Programs & Courses


Foreign Language

For the College Preparatory Diploma, students must complete two units of Foreign Language. For the Advanced Studies Diploma, students must complete three units of one Foreign Language, or two units in two Foreign Languages.

Many four-year colleges require two units of one Foreign Language.

Students whose native language is not English may replace the Foreign Language requirement with ESL courses.

  • Spanish 1
  • Spanish 2
  • Honors Spanish 3
  • *Honors Spanish 4
  • Spanish Independent Study (Spanish 5)
  • French 2 (2026-27) French 1 (2025-26)

Mathematics

For the College Preparatory Diploma, students must complete three units of Mathematics. For the Advanced Studies Diploma, students must complete four units, and the fourth unit must be a course beyond Algebra 2.

  • Pre-Algebra
  • Algebra 1
  • Geometry
  • Algebra 2
  • Discrete Math
  • AP Precalculus
  • AP Calculus AB
  • College Credit Precalculus (online by request and approval)
  • *College Credit Statistics (online by request and approval)
  • AP Statistics (2026-2027 by request and approval)

Science

All students must complete three units of Science, including Biology.

  • Physical Science
  • Biology
  • Environmental Science
  • AP Environmental Science
  • Chemistry
  • Honors Chemsitry

Social Studies

All students must complete four units of Social Studies.

  • World Geography
  • Ancient World History
  • Modern World History
  • College Credit Western Civilization 101/102
  • Honors World Cultures
  • U.S. History
  • College Credit U.S. History 121/122
  • U.S. Government
  • AP US Government
  • Psychology

Religion

All students must complete one unit of Religion.

  • The Bible as Literature
  • Christian Ethics: The Bible in Pop Culture
  • Honors Comparative World Religions

Computer/Technology

All students must complete one unit of Computer/Technology or one unit of Fine Arts.

  • Branding and Social Media
  • Introduction to Computer Programming
  • Video Production
  • AP Computer Science Principles

Fine Arts 

All students must complete one unit of Computer/Technology or one unit of Fine Arts.

  • Art 1
  • Art 2
  • Studio Drawing
  • Studio Painting
  • Studio 3D Art
  • AP Art and Design
  • Music Lab 1

Health/Physical Education 

All students must complete two units of Health/Physical Education.

  • Health/Physical Education 1
  • Girls’ Advanced Fitness
  • Boys’ Advanced Fitness
  • Horsemanship 1 (Beginner)
  • Horsemanship 2 (Intermediate)
  • Horsemanship 3 (Advanced)

General Electives

  • Applied Learning Strategies Class
  • Applied Learning Strategies Lab
  • English as a Second Language (ESL) Levels 1, 2, and 3
  • Speech and Communication

Environmental Literacy Initiative

Environmental literacy measures an individual’s understanding of nature, and Oak Hill’s Environmental Literacy Initiative (ELI) provides students opportunities to practice environment-based learning. 

Established in 2019, ELI is headed by the Science Department, with Mr. Aaron Grubbs serving as director of the program. The ELI program partners with the New River Conservancy, the Blue Ridge Discovery Center, and the New River Wildlife and Conservation Club. 

The program has four foundational pillars: academic study, field investigation, experiential learning, and service. By participating in ELI events and projects, students develop a deeper understanding of ecology, meteorology, astronomy, and other biological and environmental studies. Projects have included: tagging fish for national databases, implementing a weather station on campus, and tracking annual monarch butterfly migrations to Mexico. 

ELI also collaborates with other clubs, and students have countless opportunities to experience nature through astronomy club, trail riding, fishing club, greenhouse club, and environmental club.

*Courses Available on a Rotating Basis