Dual Enrollment

WELCOME

OMI's Dual Enrollment (DE) Program is open to all 9th-12th grade cadets. We partnered with Peralta College to offer college courses at our campus (or virtually), during the school day, with Peralta College professors/instructors. Students in DE courses receive both high school and college credit, and courses are completely free to cadets - student cadets do not pay tuition/fees, books, supplies, or any other costs associated with the course. With the costs of education and both public and private colleges soaring, DE is a critical resource in our fight to provide equity in education.

ESSENTIAL INFORMATION:

DE Courses offered at OMI are transferable to UC and CSU (for other institutions students will have to check with their prospective school)
The dual enrollment program is FREE to all high school cadets
Cadets can enroll in up to 11 units for FREE
Cadets earn dual high school and college credits
Students must obtain approval from a Counselor before enrollment occurs
The courses will count as elective credits and will be entered on the cadet's transcript after the transcript arrives at the Registrar from the Community College
10 high school elective credits are earned for the successful completion of each dual enrollment course, as compared to other high school classes which earn 5 high school credits per semester

*Note: Students interested in OMI’s Dual/Concurrent enrollment should meet with the Dual Enrollment Coordinator, Mr. Lee, [email protected] or College & Career Counselor, Tim Murray, [email protected]

Enrollment Process

To become a Peralta student, you must apply to the California Community College System first. You can begin by creating an OpenCCC Account.
Make sure to indicate in the application that you’re currently in high school
After submission, you will immediately receive an 8-digit confirmation number that starts with the number 2. (Save the confirmation number).
You will be emailed your 8-digit Peralta Student ID number, password, and student email within 24-48 hours after application submission.
Meet with your DE teacher or Counselor to discuss your class options and pick up a High School Special Enrollment Form

THE GOVERNOR'S BACCALAUREATE DIPLOMA PATHWAY

Oakland Military Institutes’s Dual Enrollment program aims to enhance and expand the availability of postsecondary educational opportunities for OMI students. By providing them with the chance to pursue postsecondary education while still in high school, we not only boost their chances of graduating but also equip them with the necessary skills for a successful career. Moreover, this program helps reduce the time and financial burden associated with obtaining a postsecondary credential.

In the 2024-2025 school year, OMI cadets who are in the ninth grade will have the opportunity to start their path towards earning the prestigious Governor's Baccalaureate Diploma. By completing at least one college course per semester with a grade of C or higher, these cadets will be on the right path to receiving this special diploma alongside their standard high school diploma.

Course Sequence

THE OMI COLLEGE ADVANTAGE PATHWAY

The OMI College Advantage Pathway will introduce your student cadet to college-level material and put them a semester ahead of their peers as college freshmen. Completing five college courses before graduation; one in each of the five areas identified below will make them eligible for institutional recognition and scholarships. This is especially helpful if transferring to CSU or completing an Associate's Degree.

Area A: English Language Communication

Area B: Science (Life or Physical); Quantitative Reasoning

Area C: Arts & Humanities; Language other than English

Area D: Social Sciences

Area E: Ethnic Studies, Career/ Life Planning, or Business

WHAT IS CONCURRENT ENROLLMENT

Concurrent Enrollment (CE) is a program in which OMI 8th through 12th-grade students can take Peralta Community College course(s) offered on the community college campus and instructed by Peralta Community College instructors. These classes are not conducted on OMI's campus and cadets are responsible for securing the required resources for the CE classes. This program is great for OMI cadets interested in taking college-level academic or elective courses. Please be sure to speak with Mr. Murray or Mr. Lee to explore pathways prior to registering.

DE CLASSES OFFERED AT OMI

COMM 20: Interpersonal Communications (3 Units)

Analysis of communication needs and improvement of skills:
- Listening, perception, nonverbal communication, semantics, and conflict management.

COMM 6: Intercultural Communications (3 Units)

Dynamics of intercultural communication as it applies to the diversity of American cultures:

Cultural concepts, language style, content, ethnic perspectives, perceptions and stereotypes, symbols, and roles as they facilitate or hinder effective verbal and nonverbal interaction across cultures; analysis of multiple intercultural communication theories.

MUSIC 15B: Jazz, Blues, and Popular Music in the American Culture (3 Units)

Study of contemporary music scene with in-depth investigation of trends in artistic expression:

Music as a revolutionary force, the role of the music industry, analysis of performances and interviews.

SPANISH 1A: Elementary Spanish (5 Units)

Study and practice in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing Spanish. Emphasis on understanding basic grammatical concepts and vocabulary building; reading Spanish and Spanish-American life and culture.

SPANISH 1B: Elementary Spanish (5 Units)

Study and practice in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing Spanish. Emphasis on understanding basic grammatical concepts and vocabulary building; reading Spanish and Spanish-American life and culture.

BUSINESS 10: Intro to Business (3 Units)

Introduction to business: survey of various phases of business, organization, finance, personnel, production, marketing, managerial controls, and government-business relations.

BUSINESS 76: Entrepreneurship (3 Units)

Introduction to principles of international e-commerce and entrepreneurship. Emphasis on developing a business plan for conducting online commerce; market analysis; product access; payment methods; promotion; and back-end technology requirements for creating an e-commerce site.

COMPUTER SCIENCE 1: Introduction to Computer Science (3 Units)

Introduction to computer science: Architecture of digital computers, design of algorithms for solving various problems, and basic skills in computer programming

PSYCHOLOGY 1A: Intro to General Psychology (3 Units)

Scientific principles of psychology: Application of scientific research in understanding learning, human development, biological processes, personality, behavior disorders, social psychology, and adjustment of the human organism

ANTHROPOLOGY 1: Introduction to Physical Anthropology (5 Units)

Study of human beings and their ancestors: Emphasis on relationships to other mammals, physical record of evolution, and processes responsible for evolution

GEOGRAPHY 1: Physical Geography (5 Units)

Basic elements of the earth's physical systems and processes: Earth-sun relations, weather, climate, water, plate tectonics, landforms, soils, and ecosystems and their interrelationships and global distribution patterns

PSYCHOLOGY 6: Social Psychology (3 Units)

Psychological aspects of human social life involved in the relationship between identity and social structure: Human behavior in the context of the individual as an acting and interacting member of various groups in society.

COUNSELING 57: Career & Life Planning (3 Units)

In-depth career and life planning: Self-exploration, identifying values, interests, needs and goals; development of skills for assuming careers and lifestyles over the life span, influence of career choice on the quality of life, and the development of a career action plan. Designed to assist those students considering the transition of a career change or undecided about the selection of a college transfer major.

Courses Offered in the Past

BUSINESS 83: Intro to Digital Marketing (3 Units)

Basics of digital marketing: Marketing concepts in the context of a business; segmentation, targeting, value propositions, advertising, social media, metrics; and development of a digital marketing plan.

OUSD LETTER

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HIGH SCHOOL SPECIAL ENROLLMENT FORM

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MIDDLE SCHOOL SPECIAL ENROLLMENT FORM

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PERALTA GRADES & FINANCIAL ELIGIBILITY

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HOW DO I EARN AN "A"?

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Fill out the Cadet Service Log to make sure your community service hours are properly recorded for both OMI and outside volunteer work. This is an easy way to have a record when you're applying to scholarships, internships, and colleges.

USEFUL LINKS

IMPORTANT SIGNATURES

Parent/Guardian
Counselor

ACCESS ACCOUNTS

POINTS OF CONTACT

[email protected]

Mr. Chris Lee

Dual Enrollment

[email protected]

Mr. Tim Murray

College/Career Wellness Center

[email protected]

(510) 594-3984

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