Information Regarding OHS Virtual Learning during Coronavirus Closure

Friday, March 13, 2020

Hey Raccoons!

As you know, we will move to a virtual learning environment due to the coronavirus, or COVID-19, pandemic. Teachers will be preparing lessons on March 16 and 17, with actual virtual instruction beginning on Wednesday, March 18. Here are just a few quick attendance logistics:

• Teachers will have lessons posted by 7:30am each day, and students will be expected to log-in and complete the assigned attendance accountability activity by 3:00pm each day. 
• Students who do not complete the assigned attendance checks, by the 3pm deadline will be marked absent. Students and families should work directly with teachers to request deadline extensions for illness, vacation, or other personal matters.
• If a student is sick or on vacation, follow our regular attendance protocols and notify the attendance office of your absence. 

During the closure, our building will not be open. Teachers, advisors, coaches, and students will not have access to any district facilities. The closure of our physical building spaces forces us to think creatively about some of our upcoming events and plans during the month of April. I have outlined information regarding these events for you. Check them out and feel free to email me at CurtisJ@oasd.org  if you have any questions.

Stay healthy, Raccoons! I can’t wait to see you soon!

Jason 

Winter Sports Banquet

All banquets for winter sports are postponed and will be rescheduled for later this Spring.

Spring Athletics

The Spring sports season is suspended indefinitely. This includes, all workouts, tryouts, practices, and competitions, both on-site and off-site. To be clear, teams cannot formally meet or assemble during our closure. This also includes captain’s practices and/or informal team meetings. Mr. Flegner will work directly with the head coaches to discuss and find ways to support our student athletes during this unprecedented time. 

Extra and Co-Curricular Activities

All extra-curricular and co-curricular events are suspended indefinitely. This includes all meetings, competitions, and events scheduled through our closure. Students and advisors cannot travel to any events. They are welcome to continue planning and prepping virtually during the closure.

When we return to school, we will evaluate upcoming events and determine if events will need to be cancelled or postponed due to lack of planning opportunities. This includes the Spring play, concerts, Relay for Life, and other events.

Mr. Frias will be working with advisors to determine if modifications need to be made to service hour requirements for the various honor societies at OHS.

Prom

Prom is scheduled for Saturday, April 18, 2020. At this time, it’s still on! Obviously, we cannot predict what the next few weeks will bring. However, we will be in touch with the Milwaukee Art Museum and announce any necessary changes. For now, hold off on purchasing tickets until we have more specific information. If you already did purchase tickets, sit tight and wait for more information. If you have specific questions or concerns please feel free to email Mrs. Fisher at FisherA@oasd.org. 

Off Site Classes and Job Placements

Students who have classes at WCTC, have a career internship, or youth apprenticeship should continue to report to their off-site jobs and classes unless otherwise notified by their instructor or supervisor. Please keep in touch with Mrs. Kyla Stefan at StefanK@oasd.org if you have any questions.

Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate Testing Schedule

We will take direction from the College Board and IB regarding testing regulations during the closure. As it stands now, all AP and IB exams scheduled for May will continue on the previously scheduled dates. Please keep up with your virtual assignments and keep working towards those exams in May.

ACT Aspire and Forward Exams

During April, we administer our mandated state accountability exams to 9th and 10th graders. We will communicate testing dates and plans once we have more direction from the state and have a better idea of when we return to face-to-face instruction.

Counselors and Support

The closure and recent events may cause some stress and anxiety. In addition, this is an important time of year as our seniors continue to plan for next year. I want to remind you that your counselor is still available during this time. They can continue to be your point of contact during the closure and help assist you in anyway. Simply, send them an email and I promise they will respond promptly. Click here to access a list of comprehensive resources available to students and families during the closure.