Academics

Dear Students,

Welcome to our guide on choosing courses for your academic journey. We understand that selecting the right courses can be overwhelming, but we are here to help you make informed decisions that will shape your academic and professional future.

Our goal with this guide is to provide you with valuable information about the courses offered, their relevance to your academic goals, and how they fit into your overall academic and career plans. 

Whether you are a first-year student, a transfer student, or a continuing student, this guide is designed to provide you with the necessary tools and resources to make the most of your academic journey. We encourage you to read this page thoroughly and use it as a reference when planning your courses.

We are committed to helping you achieve your academic goals, and we believe that choosing the right courses is the first step towards your success. Please feel free to reach out to us if you have any questions or concerns. We are here to support you every step of the way.

Best regards,

NADIA LARTECHOE ANNAN
HEADMISTRESS

Dear Student,

On behalf of O’Reilly Senior High School, I would like to extend a warm welcome and congratulations on being placed in our institution. We are delighted to have you join our community and look forward to supporting you in your academic journey.

As a new student, there are a few requirements and steps that you need to complete before the start of the academic year. These steps are important to ensure that you are prepared for your classes and can confidently start your academic journey.

Please note the following admission procedure:

1. Print out your enrollment and placement forms to be sure you have indeed been placed in O’Reilly Senior High School
2. Complete the Personal Record Form Online
3. Submit the following at the school:
   1. BECE results slip
   2. Enrollment form
   3. Placement form
   4. Birth certificate / Ghana Card / Weighing Card / Baptismal Certificate
   5. Active NHIS card
   6. Two (2) passport pictures of the ward
   7. One (1) passport picture of the parent/guardian

Students who fill out the Personal Record Form must be certain that they have been selected and placed in the school by the Computer School Section Placement System (CSSPS).

The school’s prospectus will be given to parents/guardians after completion of the admission procedure, following which an admission letter is provided and an acceptance letter is signed by the parent/guardian and student.

Lastly, we encourage you to take the time to familiarize yourself with our academic programs and course offerings. Our academic advisors are available to assist you with any questions or concerns that you may have regarding your course selection or academic planning.

We are committed to providing you with a supportive and inclusive learning environment that fosters academic excellence and personal growth. We look forward to working with you and helping you achieve your academic and career goals.

Best regards,

NADIA LARTECHOE ANNAN
HEADMISTRESS

Programmes

The school runs five academic programmes. These are:

1. Agricultural Science
2. General Science
3. General Arts
4. Business
5. Visual Arts
6. Home Economics 

Core Subjects

The Core Subjects studied in O’Reilly are:

1. English Language
2. Mathematics
3. Integrated Science
4. Social Studies
5. Physical Education

Subjects

O’Reilly offers thirty-three (33) subjects:

1. Animal Husbandry 
2. Biology 
3. Business Management 
4. Chemistry 
5. Clothing and Textiles
6. Costing 
7. CRS
8. Economics 
9. Elective ICT
10. Elective Mathematics 
11. English Language
12. Financial Accounting 
13. Fisheries
14. Food & Nutrition 
15. French
16. Ga 
17. General Agriculture 
18. General Knowledge in Art 
19. Geography
20. Government 
21. Graphic Designing 
22. History
23. Integrated Science
24. Leatherworks
25. Literature
26. Management in Living 
27. Mathematics
28. Music
29. Physical Education
30. Physics 
31. Social Studies
32. Textiles
33. Twi
    

Electives Under Each Programme (students are required to study four elective subjects)

• Agricultural Science

1. Animal Husbandry 
2. Chemistry 
3. Elective Mathematics 
4. Fisheries
5. General Agriculture 
6. Physics

• General Science

1. Biology 
2. Chemistry 
3. Geography
4. ICT
5. Elective Mathematics 
6. Physics 

• General Arts

1. CRS
2. Economics 
3. Elective Mathematics
4. French
5. Ga 
6. Geography
7. Government 
8. History
9. Literature
10. Music 
11. Twi 

• Business

1. Business Management 
2. Costing
3. Economics 
4. Elective Mathematics 
5. Financial Accounting 

• Visual Arts

1. Economics
2. General Knowledge in Art 
3. Graphic Designing 
4. Leatherworks
5. Textiles

• Home Economics 

1. Biology 
2. Chemistry
3. Clothing and Textiles
4. Economics 
5. Food & Nutrition 
6. GKA 
7. Management in Living 
8. Textiles

Departments

O’Reilly has ten (10) departments:

1. Languages
2. General Science
3. Agricultural Science
4. Visual Arts
5. Business
6. Home Economics
7. Social Sciences
8. Counselling
9. ICT
10. Chaplaincy

Some Career Opportunities Under Each Programme

This document is designed to provide you with valuable information on career paths and the courses that can help you achieve your professional goals. We understand that choosing the right courses can be a daunting task, but we are here to guide you through this process.

Our goal with this guide is to provide you with insights into different career paths and the skills and knowledge required to succeed in them. 

We strongly believe that education is the foundation of a successful career. By choosing the right courses and acquiring the necessary skills, you can position yourself for success in a competitive job market.

We encourage you to use this guide as a reference when planning your courses. We are committed to helping you achieve your career goals, and we are here to support you every step of the way.

Please download the document here.