ANOTHER Interview with an OFC Student

I interviewed an OFC student who is a senior at BHS. This student has been in the program since junior.  He or she also wished to remain anonymous, so I won't include his or her name in the interview:


How long have you been in the Opportunity for Change Program?

I've been in OFC since my junior year.

Why are you in OFC?
I'm in OFC because I skipped a lot of classes during the beginning of my junior year and had a lot of tardys because I was late to class often.  I just didn't have any motivation anymore for school, I don't know why. 

What are the major differences between OFC and mainstream BHS?
The major difference is the structure of the OFC program.  We only focus on one subject at a time and have a very unique schedule.  There is no room for mistakes it seems and the teachers and Mr. Poon make sure you stay on top of your work - or you can get kicked out the program.  You can't get lost in OFC like people do in regular high school.      

Which system you like better: OFC or reg. BHS?
I really like OFC more.  The work is easier to do and it's a lot less stressful here.  I stay more organized too. I like the environment and the teachers are nice and helpful.  I can say that I trust the teacher here because we get really close to each other and bond.  I also like the people in my class because we are kinda like a big family. 

Are you trying to get out of OFC?
NO! I'm glad I'm in the program because it's helped me a ton. I will be an OFC grad and I have no shame in saying that.

Have you gotten better academically - grades and GPA wise?
Yes.  I wasn't the worst student during my freshman and sophomore year, I got B's and C's.  Then junior year wasn't good until I got into OFC, because I was getting D's and E's.  Now I get A's and B's!

Do you know people who have left OFC and returned back to the mainstream? If so, how are they doing?
No, not really.  I'm not close with the people who have left.

Do you have any plans for after high school? College, job? Do you think OFC has helped you with preparing for things like this?
I am certainly going to college.  BU is my top choice and I like Northeastern too. I want to be a fashion designer when I grow up.  I love clothes!  OFC has helped me a lot! I got me back on track with my academics and put me back into reality.  Without OFC, I could have been another dropout.  It's a good program.