Friday, August 14, 2020
Hey Raccoons!
We are getting closer to the start of the year! Below is a ton of information
to help ease your transition back to school. This information includes:
- A
review of our Purple/Gold model schedule
- The official calendar dictating Purple/Gold days
- Details
about Raccoon Revival Week and Freshmen Orientation
- Updates
on your schedule, Open House, and Homecoming
Purple/Gold Hybrid Instructional Model
Below are some important details and a quick summary regarding our
Purple/Gold Hybrid Model:
- Attendance
is taken daily. Even virtual students have required attendance periods and
will log-in for classes with their teachers.
- Purple
Students (A-K): Report to OHS on Purple Days. Gold Students (L-Z): Report
to OHS on Gold Days. Students can work from East Campus or virtually for
their required Seminar lessons starting at 1:00 p.m. Students not
attending will receive an unexcused absence.
- On
days when students are not at OHS, they will have 35-45 minutes of
classwork for each block. This work must be completed by 12:15 p.m.
Students will then log in and attend class with their teachers beginning
at 1:00 p.m., followed by the opportunity to participate in virtual office
hours.
- Grey
Days are used to balance face-to-face instructional days. On Grey Days,
students will log-in for classes with their teachers at assigned times.
Again, students not attending will receive an unexcused absence.
- Click here to read the full description
sent home on August 5. The high school plan is specifically outlined
starting on page 11.
IMPORTANT UPDATE- Calendar of Days: You can click here to see the official calendar of Purple/Gold Days for term 1. However, please note that we may switch back to traditional face-to-face or go entirely online, depending on local conditions.
Schedules Released: Wednesday, August 19 (12:00 p.m.)
Schedules will be available for you to review at noon on August 19. Please contact your counselor if you have any questions.
Open House & Picture Make-Up Day: Thursday, August 27 (9:00
a.m.-7:00 p.m.)
Students and families will have the opportunity to visit campus on
Thursday, August 27 to drop off materials at their locker, walk their
schedules, familiarize themselves with the building, and meet with their
counselors. You can also get your school photo and ID if you missed Material
Pick-Up Day in early August. Finally, students who are new to the district can
pick up their Chromebooks in the Library on this day.
To prevent large groups, we are asking families to sign up for 30-minute sessions. You can click here to sign up. When you arrive for Open House, please enter through the Field House. Just a reminder: Masks must be worn while on campus.
Raccoon Revival Week! (September 1-4)
It’s been five months since we have been in school, so let’s have
some fun as we return to OHS! We have several events planned to kick off the
start of the upcoming year. These events include a virtual pep rally, freshmen
orientation, and various activities on our first day of school to help everyone
get comfortable with the Purple/Gold schedule. Check out the details
below:
Monday, August 31: Ocon Pride Live! Raccoon Revival Pep Rally (7:00-7:45 p.m.)
You can tune in online to watch the Back to School Pep Rally led
by our seniors! You will get a chance to meet our new teachers, learn more
about our safety practices, and have some fun as we get ready for our first
day! We will send the link out to students and families the week of August 24.
Tuesday, September 1: PURPLE First Day of School
All Raccoons in grades 9-12 in our Purple cohort will report to OHS by 7:20 a.m. for our first day of school. During the day, you will have the opportunity to practice using our new online learning tools, review our community commitments, and meet your teachers.
Please note: Gold students will not have online assignments or check-ins on this day.
Wednesday, September 2: GOLD First Day of School
All Raccoons in grades 9-12 in our Gold cohort will report to OHS
by 7:20 a.m. for our first day of school. During the day, you will have the
opportunity to practice using our new online learning tools, review our
community commitments, and meet your teachers.
Please note: Purple students will not have online assignments or check-ins on this day.
Freshmen Orientation
Freshmen orientation will occur in the afternoons of their
assigned face-to-face days during Raccoon Revival Week.
- Purple
freshmen will have orientation from 1:00-2:40 p.m. on Tuesday, September
1, and Thursday, September 3.
- Gold
freshmen will have orientation from 1:00-2:40 p.m. on Wednesday, September
2, and Friday, September 4.
Because our teachers will be supporting Freshmen Orientation, there will not be required afternoon classes from September 1-4 for sophomores, juniors, and seniors. Our afternoon online check-ins will officially begin on Tuesday, September 8. Although, online work will be assigned on September 3 and 4.
Homecoming 2020 Update
Like many other traditions, Homecoming will have to look a bit
different this year. We will have a few exciting community-building events
the week of September 21-25. Watch for details soon!
However, the dance, powderpuff game, parade, and many other traditions will be postponed until large crowds are allowed to gather again. Our goal is to have a Homecoming celebration later this Spring or early Summer and revive all our traditions to celebrate our community's strength when the pandemic passes.
I am excited for the start of the school year and look forward to seeing students back in our classrooms and in our buildings, even if it looks slightly different this school year. I will continue to share any new back to school information as it becomes available. As always, do not hesitate to contact me with questions at CurtisJ@oasd.org.
Go Raccoons!
Jason
