text: Advanced Academics - Bishop O'Dowd High School
  In addition to our standard curriculum, Bishop O'Dowd High School offers students the opportunity to take a host of advanced academics courses to better prepare them for college and beyond. From Honors and AP courses to early college credit, students can expand their learning across nearly any subject.
  O'Dowd offers more than 25 Advanced Placement and Honors courses. Placement in those courses is determined by individual academic departments. Student who wish to enroll in these courses must fulfill requirements in order to be eligible.
  View or download all required forms here »
  Early College Credit Courses: Beginning in their sophomore year, students can take an online college course each semester and each summer. Participating students can earn between 3-21 units of transferable college credit.
  Contact the counseling office for additional information and forms.
  The California Scholarship Federation (CSF) exists to promote and recognize high standards of scholarship, service and citizenship on the part of students in California schools. O'Dowd has an official CSF chapter. Life membership requires one of the four semesters of membership to be in the senior year, so seniors are encouraged to apply early.
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  View 2017-18 Fall Inactive Membership »
  View 2017-18 Fall Active Membership »
  CSF Accepting Michelson Memorial Award Essays. Read more »
  Apply for CSF Michelson Award »
  National Honor Society recognizes and honors students throughout the United States who exemplify academic excellence, personal character, leadership and service to both school and community. Junior and senior students are eligible to submit an application.To be selected, students must demonstrate leadership and service throughout their high school years, including freshman and sophomore years.
  Interested students will submit their selection materials through Schoology. Please enroll yourself in the NHS Application Course with this access code: TVSHF-7GSCG