Orlando Science Schools Lynx Campus
August 7th Update
Welcome to the 2020-2021 School Year, Orcas!
We are excited to see what this year brings for each of our students and families. This update includes details to help our Orcas get prepared for classes to begin virtually on Monday, August 10th. Please join us at our Virtual Orientation on Sunday, August 9th via Microsoft Teams. Login details can be found below. We look forward to a new school year full of possibility and growth!
MICROSOFT TEAMS VIRTUAL ORIENTATION IS AUGUST 9TH
Technical Issues?
- request technology
- reset passwords
- request login credentials
- any other issue related to technology
2020-2021 Bell Schedule
OSS Middle handbook and dresscode expectations
Students and families should also review the Innovative E-Learning Behavior Guidelines and Dress Code document linked below for detailed information regarding expectations for students enrolled in distance learning.
ORANGE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL 2020-2021 CALENDAR
Don't forget your summer reading assignments!
Linked below, you’ll find the summer reading lists for 7th and 8th grade students. Please note that you do not need to purchase copies of these books and the only summertime requirement is that all books are read prior to the first day of school. All additional work regarding the novel will be assigned after school has begun.
This year, all middle school students are required to pick 1 novel from the 2020-2021 Sunshine State Reading List. Students will read one book from that list as their choice novel and we will complete a project once we return to school. It is important that the novel is read prior to the start of school so that students have ample time to complete the project. Project requirements will be given out during the first 2 weeks of school and will be counted as the first major grade in the English Language Arts classes. Students will turn in the answer sheet to their ELA teacher in August.
In addition to the Sunshine State book, students are asked to read and complete all the short stories for their designated grade level. Students are to answer all the questions that come after the stories, unless otherwise stated. These short stories will give students the insight of what our curriculum will be like and will have different genres that we will be using this year. The short stories packet will be due the first week of school. Packets are available on the main OSS web site if the student needs an additional copy.
If you have any questions regarding the middle school summer reading, please contact Katrina Frunker (frunker@orlandoscience.org).
Sincerely,
The OSS Middle School ELA Department
It’s important to note that students are expected to complete all summer reading prior to the first day of school. Please make arrangements to complete the reading even if you will be traveling during the summer as only those students who register after the 2020-2021 school year has begun will be exempt from this expectation. The project will be completed during the school year but not during class time. Every student is expected to complete the project on time and participate in the literacy event(s) that will be held during first semester. This is part of their ELA grade.
INCOMING 7th Graders:
1. One book from the summer reading list (see linked list)
2. Short stories in packet (assigned by teacher)
INCOMING 8th Graders:
1. One book from the summer reading list (see linked list)
2. Short stories in packet (assigned by teacher)
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If you have any questions or feedback please email info@orlandoscience.org.
Orlando Science Lynx Lane Campus
Email: info@orlandoscience.org
Website: www.orlandoscience.org
Location: 2427 Lynx Lane, Orlando, FL, USA
Phone: (407)253-7304
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Twitter: @OrlandoSciMH