OCS Online Academy Weekly Update
May 6th, 2022
Thank you for coming!
I did not send a weekly newsletter last week because we were busy with our Ice Cream Social, which was amazing! I want to thank all of you who came. It was such a fantastic day, and seeing everyone have fun together really made us happy! Remember, you can click on the pictures to make them bigger.
Required - Student Meeting Next Friday!
Join us on Friday, May 13th for a quick meeting to meet your future classmates!
Information can be found HERE!
Senior Survey is Due!
Summer Scholars Academy
ALL Online Academy K-8 Students are Invited!
For students currently in 1st through 3rd grade, we will host a Read to Achieve Camp that will focus primarily on literacy skills. There will be a small portion of the day devoted to math and also opportunities for hands-on learning with STEM activities. We will be offering summer learning opportunities for current 4th through 8th graders at Summer Scholars. These students will focus on both literacy and math through STEM each day. We encourage you to take advantage of this free learning opportunity where small classes will provide a great environment for your child to transition back to in-person learning.
Transportation to and from camp and meals (breakfast and lunch) are included at no charge. The dates for this year’s program are July 11th - August 4th from 8:00-2:30. If you have any questions, please reach out and we can discuss specific details for your child. You can find complete information here.
Please complete the form linked below ASAP so that we can plan for his/her attendance.
Middle Grades Math Update
For the 2022-23, school year the following course options will be available for middle school math students.
- 6th grade mathematics for all students
- Advanced 6th grade math offered during the enrichment block
- 7th grade mathematics & Advanced 7th Grade mathematics
- 8th grade mathematics & Math 1
Students will have an opportunity to take Advanced Mathematics at each grade level based upon multiple data points. More details about the process to determine course sequence will be provided at the Orange County Schools Board of Education meeting on Monday, May 9th.
Summer Driver's Education - Registration Ends TODAY
Enrollment & Registration for the online class portion of Driver's Ed will begin on Monday, April 25, 2022 and the registration window will close on May 6, 2022 at 11:59(pm). Early or Late registrations are not accepted.
The registration period and enrollment for Driver's Ed will be determined by the student’s age at the time of registration. Students must be 14 ½ at time of registration in order to take the class. Students must be currently enrolled at either Orange High School, Cedar Ridge High School, OCS Online Academy, or Partnership Academy.
Classes will last 10 days (3 hours daily of virtual instruction for a total of 30 required hours). Make sure you can attend the whole 30-hour class since students cannot miss class time. Students should register using their school email address only.
By completing this form, you are completing the first of two steps for registration to the Online Driver's Education program through OCS. Upon completion, you will be assigned to a class based off of student's age. Students will then receive an email verification at your school email address from Mr. Buddy Hartley, OCS Driver’s Ed Coordinator at buddy.hartley@orange.k12.nc.us, confirming your registration and your enrollment.
June Registration: April 25, 2022 - May 6, 2022 at 11:59(pm)
Class Dates: June 13, 2022 - June 24, 2022 (3 hours daily of Virtual instruction for a total of 30 required hours needed).
July Registration: April 25, 2022 - May 6, 2022 at 11:59(pm)
Class Dates: July 18, 2022 - July 29, 2022 (2 hours daily of Virtual instruction for a total of 30 required hours needed).
Technology Collection
ALL student devices, chargers, hotspots, calculators and library books will be collected at the end of this year.
While there are no fees for accidental damages to the Chromebooks or iPads, there will be a fee of $383.00 for all Chromebooks, $329.00 for all iPads, and $38.00 for all chargers that are not turned in.
If you have lost or damaged your hotspot, please let Ms. Erin Bradley (erin.bradley@orange.k12.nc.us) as soon as possible. If a hot spot is on your account that hasn't been returned or that has been returned non-operational, you will be charged $150. Hotspot service will be turned off on all non-returned hot spots this summer.
- 3rd-8th grade students and high-school students in an EOC course will return their materials on their LAST day of testing. They can also return their siblings' materials.
- Students in grades K-2 or high-schoolers not in an EOC course, and who do not have siblings coming in for testing - We will arrange a drive-through drop-off here at The Welcome Center the week of June 13th.
- Details on the above two points will be shared by May 20th.
- Ms. Fournier will send each family a list of what they have checked out in the weeks to come!
EOG/EOC Testing
REQUIRED State Testing - Read about it here. Please do not plan on traveling May 27 - June 8th!
All students are expected to participate in end-of-year testing by taking the their assigned assessments as required by and according to state and federal laws:
End-of-Grade Reading & Math Grades 3-8
End-of-Grade Science Grades 5 & 8
High School End-of-Course Biology, English II, NC Math 1 & NC Math 3
Upcoming Dates
May 6th - Student Meetings with Ms. Fournier
May 11th - K-3 Reading Assessments at Welcome Center
May 13th - REQUIRED virtual event for students - Meet your Classmates
May 16th - NC VPS Courses End. All work must be completed.
May 18th - K-3 Reading Assessments at Welcome Center
May 19th - K-3 Reading Assessments at Welcome Center
May 20th - Final Student Meetings with Ms. Fournier
May 24th - School Improvement Team Meeting, 4:00
May 27th - Reading EOGs for all 3rd-8th Grade Students
May 30th - Holiday
May 31st - Math EOGs for all 3rd-8th Grade Students
June 1st- Reading Separate Setting EOGs
June 2nd - Math Separate Setting EOGs
June 3rd- 5th Grade Science EOG, 8th Grade Science EOG, English 2 EOC
June 6th - Science Separate Setting EOGs, Math 1 EOC, Math 3 EOC
June 7th - Biology EOC, English 2 Separate Setting EOC, Math 1 Separate Setting EOC
June 8th - Graduation Practice - afternoon at CRHS
June 9th - Last Day of School!, Graduation, 1:00 at CRHS