Scheduling Information

8th Grade Open House: JANUARY 8th, 2025

Registration will begin at 4:45 PM inside of Door 7. Upon check-in families will receive a folder with important documents and instructions for the night! 

Families will have the opportunity to freely walk between multiple locations to meet with teachers, clubs, athletics, current students, and activities! There will be a required presentation for families to learn more about the transition to North, scheduling process, and more! Please plan to attend the REQUIRED presentation in the Auditorium! 

For more information about Oshkosh North, graduation requirements, and scheduling information for the 2025-2026 school year, please review our 8th Grade Open House presentation HERE (Coming Soon)!

The transition from middle school to high school can be met with a lot of different emotions, from excitement to feeling anxious. Below is a brief overview of some of the biggest differences between middle and high school. 

Below is a Sample Freshmen schedule. You can choose to select courses that fit your own academic needs, skills and interests. 

You must select:

• 6 classes minimum (one study hall per semester) OR
• 7 classes maximum (no study hall)

Your sophomore year is a great opportunity to explore special interests while still completing the required courses. Taking a wide variety of classes across the curriculum is a great way to figure out your post secondary plans.

When choosing electives, consider your short and long term goals, learning style, and interests. Be sure to refer to the course guide for course descriptions and prerequisites.

Please consider reviewing or starting a 4 Year Plan of Study

Below is a Sample Sophomore schedule. You can choose to select courses that fit your own academic needs, skills and interests. 

You must select:

• 6 classes minimum (one study hall per semester) OR
• 7 classes maximum (no study hall)

Your Junior year is a great opportunity to explore special interests while still completing the required courses needed for graduation. Taking a wide variety of classes across the curriculum is a great way to figure out post secondary plans.

When choosing electives, consider your short and long term goals, learning style, and interests. Be sure to refer to the course guide for course descriptions and prerequisites.

Please consider reviewing or starting a 4 Year Plan of Study

Below is a Sample Junior schedule. You can choose to select courses that fit your own academic needs, skills and interests. 

You must select:

• 6 classes minimum (one study hall per semester) OR
• 7 classes maximum (no study hall)

Below is a Sample Senior schedule. You can choose to select courses that fit your own academic needs, skills and interests. 

You must select:

• 5 classes minimum (two study halls per semester) OR
• 7 classes maximum (no study hall)

Reimagine your senior year and jumpstart your career in manufacturing with an immersive, paid School2Work experience. The Oshkosh Area School District's School2Work (S2W) program - in partnership with area manufacturing companies - provides an opportunity for high school seniors to earn their high school diploma while immersed in a paid capstone manufacturing experience. Simply put, S2W students spend their senior year:

• Taking classes that meet their high school credit requirements but that have been reimagined and are taught through a manufacturing lens, AND,
• Attending technical courses at Fox Valley Technical College at the Advanced Manufacturing and Technical Center, AND, 
• Getting paid to work for an area manufacturing company for four hours during the school day

For more information, please visit the S2W website

If you are interested in participating in the S2W program, fill out the interest form here.

Please contact your school counselor and look for information sessions regarding School 2 Work.

The Early College Credit Program permits eligible juniors and seniors enrolled full-time at North High School, to attend the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh (UWO) for the purpose of taking one or more dual-credit courses during or after school hours (school year only)- up to a maximum of 18 credits during high school. Additionally, the cost of tuition and book/materials are paid for by the Oshkosh Area School District.

To qualify for a course at UWO, a student must exhaust ALL courses for that subject offered in the Oshkosh Area School District. For example, if a student has taken Psychology at North, since the school district does not offer anymore Psychology courses the student would be eligible to take Introduction to Psychology 101 at UWO.

The Oshkosh School District will grant .25 high school credits for each college credit awarded (example- a 3 credit college course equals .75 high school credits). All Early College Credit courses are computed into BOTH your high school GPA and appear on your official University transcripts.

Eligibility criteria for UW-Oshkosh:

1. Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.25 on a 4.0 scale 
2. Display the maturity and responsibility necessary to carry themselves inside a college classroom

How do I apply to be an Early College Credit Student?

• Talk with your school counselor about your eligibility and which classes you are interested in taking.
• Attend the Early College Credit enrollment meeting with Mrs. Erickson, school counselor, in September for spring semester or in February for fall semester.
• Complete ALL all application materials on time and return to Mrs. Erickson:
  • Complete the UW System Early College Credit Application
  • Complete the UW System Early College Credit Participation Form

For additional information, please refer to the Early College Credit presentation HERE- used at the enrollment meeting! 

Start College Now is a program designed to introduce high school students to the world of higher education. In addition to getting a first-hand view of the college experience, you can earn both high school and college credit at the same time. These credits may be applied toward a degree at Fox Valley Technical College or at many other Wisconsin Colleges. 

To qualify for a course at FVTC, a student must exhaust ALL courses for that subject offered in the Oshkosh Area School District. For example, if a student has taken Psychology at North, since the school district does not offer anymore Psychology courses the student would be eligible to take Introduction to Psychology 101 at UWO.

The Oshkosh School District will grant .25 high school credits for each college credit awarded (example- a 3 credit college course equals .75 high school credits). All Start College Now courses are computed into BOTH your high school GPA and appear on your official University transcripts.

Eligibility criteria for Fox Valley Technical Collage (FVTC):

1. Minimum Cumulative GPA of 1.67 AND
2. Be a student in good standing:
   • Adhere to the student code of conduct.
   • Adhere to attendance and tardiness policies.
   • No outstanding fees/fines.
   • No un-served detentions.
   • No significant disciplinary infractions.

How do I apply to be a Start College Now student?

• Talk with your school counselor about your eligibility and which classes you are interested in taking.
• Attend the Start College Now enrollment meeting with Mrs. Erickson, school counselor, in September for spring semester or in February for fall semester.
• Complete ALL all application materials on time and return to Mrs. Erickson:
  • Complete the Start College Now interest inventory located on the FVTC website
  • Complete the Start College Now program application

For additional information, please refer to the Start College Now presentation HERE- used at the enrollment meeting! 

Fox Valley Technical College (Start College Now) Information and Application