Monday, February 13, 2023
Hi everyone!
I want to remind everyone that we will have modified schedules for our winter
Career, College, and Life Readiness Day on Tuesday, March 7 and our spring
Career, College, and Life Readiness Day on Wednesday, April 12. As a reminder,
these days are designed to provide Raccoons with grade-level specific
experiences and opportunities to reflect and prepare for life after high
school. Click
here to learn more about each day and how they promote our values of
being grounded in our purpose, committed to our goals, and accountable to
ourselves and each other.
More information about the spring Career, College, and Life Readiness Day will be shared next month. However, outlined below are all the details for March 7.
Tuesday,
March 7: Statewide ACT Testing Day—Only Juniors Report to OHS (No School for
Freshmen, Sophomores, and Seniors)
- On Tuesday,
March 7, only juniors will report to school as normal. Freshmen,
Sophomores, and Seniors are released from classes and do not have any
online learning expectations. It is important that our staff and
operations focus totally on providing support to our Juniors taking this
important exam.
- Juniors will
report to school as normal at 7:20am. We will run a modified schedule and
anticipate ending the day at about 12:30pm. Buses will run their regular
routes and students are welcome to stay on campus until the buses depart
at 2:47pm.
- CLICK HERE for important information
about the ACT exam from our Associate Principal, Mrs. Anders. This letter
outlines all the details about the schedule, materials to bring, and the
pre-test sessions occurring later this month.
Launch Your Future Month!
March
is Launch Your Future Month at OHS. While any student can participate in the
activities, we have several events planned to support our Juniors as they begin
the process of identifying their post-high school plans. In addition to taking
the ACT exam on March 7, we will provide students and families with the
following opportunities:
- Career and
College Symposium (Wednesday, March 8, 2023)
OHS Main Campus (enter through the
OAC)
Session 1 at 6:30pm and Session 2 at
7:30pm
o Families
and students are invited to OHS to explore and learn more about the post-high
school pathways and opportunities that exist. We will offer several sessions so
that families and students can be more informed about:
§ University
of Wisconsin System: Learn about the application process
for all schools within University of Wisconsin system
§ Wisconsin
Private Colleges and Universities: Discover more about the private
colleges and universities within Wisconsin. In this session, you will learn
more about the application process and reasons for selecting a private college
or university.
§ Wisconsin
Technical Colleges: Meet with a representative from our
Wisconsin Technical College system to learn more about programming and
application requirements.
§ Post-High
School Apprenticeship Opportunities: A representative from the Department
of Workforce Development will share information about enrolling in
apprenticeship programs throughout the state. Keep in mind that, in addition to
the skilled trade apprenticeships, new apprenticeship opportunities continue to
be added to various industries, such as healthcare, agriculture, and computer
science.
§ Military:
Learn more about recruitment and ROTC opportunities. Keep in mind,
the military pathway is not exclusive to students looking to join the armed
forces. The ROTC program works in conjunction with students looking to enroll
at a university.
Click HERE to
register for the Career and College symposium.
- Pathways
Exploration Field Trips: Friday, March 17 - Pride and Block B
Our Juniors have selected a pathway
to explore during an off-campus field trip on Friday, March 17. Three options
include:
o Wisconsin
Education Fair: Wisconsin Education Fair at Waukesha
North High School on Friday, March 17. The fair will have representatives from
colleges and universities from all over the country. Students will have about
an hour to explore the fair, meet with admissions representatives, and collect
materials about the application and admissions process.
o WCTC:
Students that have indicated an interest in a 2-year college program will be
given the opportunity to visit WCTC.
o
Trades Union: Students
interested in a trades program will have the opportunity to visit various trade
programs and meet with union representatives.
No matter where you are visiting, we recommend that Juniors dress in business casual attire.
It’s an exciting time for our Juniors! If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to myself or your counselor. As a reminder, you can schedule an appointment with your counselor by clicking here.
Go
Raccoons!
Jason
