Our Community

A beautiful lakeside community with mountain views, Lake Oswego is located ten miles south of Portland, Oregon. Primarily a residential community with a population of approximately 40,000, Lake Oswego features the best of two worlds: the sense of community and quality of life that are part of small-town living, as well as immediate access to a culturally vibrant, metropolitan city.

Our School

Lake Oswego High School is a four-year comprehensive public secondary school that offers a challenging course of study aimed at meeting the needs of a predominately college-bound student body. LOHS is accredited through the Northwest Association of Schools and Colleges. An alternating A day/B day schedule with four 90-minute classes daily is offered to all students. Extensive student activity programs include athletics, drama, music, dance, speech, clubs, and student government.
Of the 86 faculty members, 94% hold a Masters degree. Student enrollment is approximately 1,300 students.

Graduation Requirements

The Lake Oswego School District requires a minimum of 25 credits for graduation in the following areas:
English 4.0
Mathematics 3.0
Science 3.0
Social Studies 3.0
Communications 0.5Second Language 2.0
Physical Education 1.0
Health 1.0
Applied/Fine Arts 1.0
Electives 6.5

The Oregon State Standard Diploma requires a minimum of 24 credits.

*Lake Oswego School District allows students to earn world
language credit prior to entering high school either through high school level coursework or performance on a nationally
recognized world language proficiency exam.

Students receive letter grades based on their achievement in each class. A letter grade is based on the teacher’s professional evaluation of student achievement and mastery of course content. 

Grade point average is determined using a four-point system for non-weighted classes and a five-point system for weighted classes. The grade point average and the weighted grade point average will be reported on student transcripts. 

In addition, the non-counting grades of W (withdrawal),  W/F (failing at time of withdrawal) and NG (no grade) may be assigned. 

We do not rank, but we do recognize weighted GPA. 

Dual and Concurrent Credit Articulation

The dual and concurrent credit program provides Lake Oswego High School Students with the opportunity to enroll in rigorous college level courses while attending Lake Oswego High School. These classes are taught by Lake Oswego High School teachers with advanced degrees in their respective fields. Students earn transferable college credit from Portland State University, Portland Community College and/or Clackamas Community College. 

Extracurricular Opportunities

Over 70% of our LOHS students participate in athletics, activity groups and/or student government. 

Athletics

• Baseball 
• Basketball 
• Cheerleading 
• Cross Country 
• Dance Team 
• Equestrian* 
• Football 
• Golf 
• Lacrosse 
• Rowing* 
• Skiing 
• Snowboarding* 
• Soccer 
• Softball 
• Swimming 
• Tennis 
• Track 
• Volleyball 
• Water Polo 
• Wrestling 

*= Community School Club

Activity Groups

• AI Club 
• Art Club 
• Asian Student Union 
• Black Student Union 
• Bowling Club 
• Business Club 
• Chess Club 
• Chinese Club 
• Cryptocurrency Club 
• Drama Club 
• Dungeons and Dragons Club 
• Ethics Bowl Club 
• Film Club 
• Form and Function 
• Green Team 
• HOSA - Future Health Professionals 
• Hygiene Kits for the Homeless 
• ILLO Closet Club
• International Club 
• Jewish Student Union 
• JSA LOHS Chapter 
• Key Club 
• Letters of Hope 
• LO Brass Club 
• M.E.A.T. Club 
• Model UN 
• Music is Medicine 
• National Ocean Science Bowl 
• Omega National Honor Society 
• Operation Smile Club 
• Photography Club 
• Programming Club
• Random Acts of Kindness Club 
• Red Cross Club 
• Robotics Club 
• Science Bowl Club 
• Speech and Debate 
• Young Democrats 

Student Government

• ASB Executive Board 
• Site Council 
• Class Officers 
• LOSD Foundation Board 
• Link Crew Leadership 
• Senate 

LOHS Counseling Department

The comprehensive counseling program includes components from all four of the student development domains that are included in the Oregon Framework, which are: Academic, Career/College, Personal-social and Community development. 

Specific services related to college counseling are: assisting students with curriculum choices; testing preparation and registration; post-high school planning; college applications; admissions requirements; college representative visits; and financial aid. 

Lake Oswego High School Counselors: 

Adam Johnson: Grd. 10-12 (A-Ha)      Michele Tyra: Grd. 10-12 (He-O) 

Molly Ferris: Grd. 10-12 (P-Z)              Selena Borne: 9th Grade (A-Z)

Business Education

• Income & Money Management 
• Marketing 1 
• Marketing 2: Advertising 
• Marketing 2: Sports & Entertainment 
• Marketing 3: Entrepreneurship 
• International Marketing

Family and Consumer Studies

• Foods & Nutrition 
• Advanced Foods & Nutrition

Health

• Lifetime Health 
• Health Issues 

Language Arts

• English 9
• English 10
• English 11
• English 12
• English 9 Honors*
• English 10 Honors*
• English 11 Honors / AP English Language*
• English 12 Honors / AP English Literature*
• Creative Writing
• Journalism
• Newspaper
• Yearbook
• Power Reading
• Adv. Communication Skills
• Literature of Film Studies
• English Connections
• ELD Literature and Composition
• English Language Development
• Alt. Programming English 11-12 

Technology

• Computer Programming C++
• Digital Media 
• Introduction to Programming 
• Makerspace Projects 
• AP Computer Science*

Mathematics

• Algebra 
• Math Connections 
• Strategic Math 
• Integrated Algebra/Geometry 
• Geometry 
• Advanced Algebra A 
• Advanced Algebra 
• Discrete Math 
• Pre Calculus* 
• A.P. Statistics* 
• A.P. Calculus AB* 
• A.P. Calculus BC*

Performing Arts

• Acting I 
• Acting II 
• Acting III
• A.P. Music Theory* 
• Performance Seminar 
• Laker Choir 
• Treble Choir 
• Bel Canto Choir 
• A Cappella Choir 
• Windjammers 
• Concert Band 
• Symphonic Band 
• Wind Ensemble Band
• Jazz Band 
• Philharmonic Orchestra 
• Musical Theatre Workshop

Physical Education

• Lifetime Sports & Fitness 
• Mindfulness and Yoga
• Personal Fitness and Yoga 
• Physical Education 
• Weight Training

World Languages

• Chinese 1, 2, 3, 4*, AP Chinese* 
• French 1, 2, 3, 4*, A.P. French* 
• Japanese 2, 3, 4* 
• Spanish 1, 2, 3, 4*, AP Spanish*
• AP Spanish Lit*

Science

• Biology 
• A.P. Biology* 
• Human Physiology & Anatomy 
• Geoscience 
• Ecology & Conservation 
• AP Environmental Science* 
• Oceanography 
• Intro to Chemistry 
• Chemistry 
• A.P. Chemistry* 
• Intro to Physics 
• Physics 
• A.P. Physics C:  Mechanics* 
• Engineering and Design
• Engineering Concepts
• Oceanography

Social Studies

• World History & Geography 
• U.S. History & Government 
• America and the Contemporary World 
• A.P. U.S. History* 
• A.P. U.S. Government* 
• A.P. European History* 
• A.P. Micro/Macro Economics* 
• A.P. Psychology* 
• Psychology I 
• Psychology II  
• History of Warfare
• Constitutional Law 
• Advanced Constitutional Law 
• Constitutional Law: Mock Trial 
• Introduction to Women’s Studies
• Criminal Justice 

Visual Arts

• Art 1 
• Art 2 
• Art 3 
• A.P. Studio Art*
• A.P. Drawing* 
• Ceramics 1:  Beginning
• Ceramics 2:  Advanced
• Ceramics 3:  Sculpture
• A.P. 3D Design* 
• Photography 1 
• Photography 2 
• Photography 3
• Graphic Design
• A.P. 2D Design*

Miscellaneous

• Leadership
• Link Crew Leadership 
• Cadet Teaching 
• Work Experience 
• English Language Development 
• ELD Literature 
• Intro to Philosophy
• Peer Tutoring-LOHS 
• Peer Tutoring-LOJ 
• Peer Mentoring 
• Department Assistant 
• Independent Study 
• Academic Mentor 
• Academic Support Center 
• School to Farm Internship 
• General Automotive Repair 
• Automotive Fundamentals 
• Small Engine Repair 

Principal, Kristen Colyer
Assistant Principal, Brian Crawford
Assistant Principal, Ryan Rosenau

P.O. Box 310
2501 Country Club Road
Lake Oswego, Oregon 97034

Main 503-534-2313
Counseling 503-534-2314
Fax 503-534-2327

http://www.losdschools.org/lohs