Oak Ridge High School
Wildcat iNews for the ORHS Wildcat Nation 01/08/2018 #41
OAK RIDGE SCHOOL - DISTRICT STEM CERTIFIED!
Oak Ridge High School is pleased to announce that we have received official Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Certification from AdvancED. This accomplishment means that Oak Ridge School district is the first entire district in Tennessee (the second entire district in the world) to be STEM Certified by AdvancED. Oak Ridge High School is also the first comprehensive high school in the state to earn this distinction as an entire school as opposed certifying a single STEM program area.
AdvancED implements a research-based framework and criteria for the awareness, continuous improvement, and assessment of the quality, rigor and substance of our STEMeducational programs. The certification process clearly defines the qualities and components vital to creating and sustaining superior student-centered K-12 STEM teaching and learning programs, as well as clear expectations for student outcomes and mastery of 21st century skills. The certification process comprises two days of intensive communication with school stakeholders, classroom observations to see students in action, and an exit presentation of the findings from the review team.
The Oak Ridge School district has always been committed to the advancement of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics in quality education for its students. We have augmented this focus with an emphasis on preparing students for future STEM occupations and fostering 21st century skills for collaboration, communication, creativity, and critical thinking utilizing interdisciplinary problem-based learning. A critical part of this process has been the pursuit of recognition by and recommendations from AdvancED STEM certification, which will authenticate and build upon our current curricular practices for infusing STEM-based learning in our daily instruction.
In the spring of 2016, three Oak Ridge elementary schools earned AdvancED STEM certification: Glenwood, Linden, and Woodland Elementary schools. In the spring of 2017, three more schools in Oak Ridge received this distinction: Willow Brook Elementary, Jefferson Middle, and Robertsville Middle. With the addition of the high school certification, our entire district is now STEM certified. Our desire is to prepare our learners for the careers of tomorrow by perpetuating their enthusiasm for STEM disciplines today. Our focus on STEM demonstrates our continued commitment to ensure every Oak Ridge student is prepared for college, career and life success.
BADGES!!
1. Report it to Student Services so the badge can be disabled
2. Pay $5.00 to Lois Amos, the Bookkeeper
3. Take the receipt to Ms. Wilson in Student Services so a replacement badge can be ordered from City of Oak Ridge
4. Keep the receipt in the provided lanyard pocket to serve as evidence the badge has been ordered.
Thank you for your continued support!
MID-YEAR TRANSCRIPTS
ACT - FEBRUARY TESTING INFO!
VERY IMPORTANT FOR SENIORS! FAFSA DEADLINE!!
FAFSA - IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR SENIOR PARENTS!
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is the main financial aid application that all students who are enrolling in college must complete to determine if he/she qualifies for any state or federal scholarships and/or grants. If you have already completed your 2018-2019 FAFSA, save the confirmation email for your records!
The 2018-2019 FAFSA opened on October 1, 2017 at www.fafsa.gov. All students are required to complete the 2018-2019 FAFSA by January 16, 2018 in order to remain TN Promise eligible. Please read the points below which highlight important information you can utilize to ensure you meet this crucial TN Promise deadline:
- The 2018-2019 FAFSA is the correct year's FAFSA that you must complete. Double check that you are filing the correct year's FAFSA. Failure to complete the correct year's FAFSA by January 16 will result in the loss of your TN Promise scholarship.
- You will NEVER have to pay to complete the FREE financial aid application. Please make sure you file online at www.fafsa.gov only.
- The 2018-2019 FAFSA is based on parent/guardian and student 2016 tax information. Even if you are 18 years old, you will need your parents/guardian(s) financial information unless you are married, have children who receive more than half of their support from you, were in foster care, are a ward of the court, are emancipated from your parents, are homeless and/or have parents who are deceased. All could require documentation from a court. Keep in mind, the federal government defines an "independent" as an individual age 24+.
NEW LAW IMPACTS ALL DRIVERS IN SCHOOL ZONES!
ROTC AT THOMPSON-BOLING ARENA
CADETS PRESENT AT THE ICE BEARS GAME!
Cadets Visit the VA Chattanooga Clinic!
WHAT TO LISTEN FOR WITH THE "S" WORD IS IN THE FORECAST!!!
1. We are OAK RIDGE CITY SCHOOLS - NOT Anderson County
2. Decisions are made by 5:15 am - at the latest and notifications will begin thereafter
3. Delay schedules can include - 1 hour delay (breakfast is served); 2 hour delay (no breakfast; or Full day cancellation.
4. Notification for families:
a. A Skyalert message will be made - phone calls are sent to the phone numbers on
file in Skyward. PLEASE make sure these phone numbers are up to date.
b. The ortn.edu website will be updated
c. Media outlets will be notified - WFIV; WYSH; WRJZ; TYLV; B97.5 = Radio
Channel 12, WBIR-TV (www.wbir.com/weather; WVLT-TV (www.local8now.com),
WATE-TV (wate.com,
WINTER DRESS CODE
Please help us by supporting your student to objey this policy. Students choosing to disobey this policy will receive a disciplinary referral and be required to change clothes.
ORDER CAP & GOWN
IMPORTANT SENIOR SLIDESHOW ANNOUNCEMENT!!!
CONGRATULATIONS TO SMITH & CALDWELL
ALL TOURNAMENT TEAM RECOGNITION - LADY WILDCATS
KASSNER SIGNS WITH BRYAN COLLEGE!
KIA HITS 1500!
David Clary @DCCATVOICE Jan 5
More
Mykia Dowdell just scored her 1,500 Career point for the Oak Ridge Lady Wildcats. The MTSU signee ranks #11 on the All-Time scoring list but that could change in a few minutes. She is about to pass an Oak Ridge basketball legend. Stay tuned because it's going to happen tonight.
SCHOOL BOARD VISIT!
TENNIS WILDCATS! PARENT MEETING/ATHLETIC FORMS INFO
The tennis team is holding informational meetings on Tuesday, January 9th at 3:15 and 6:00 in the amphitheater. Any interested players and/or parents are invited to attend. All required forms are currently being accepted and must be submitted no later than February 1st. New & returning players can obtain permission forms at http://www.ortn.edu/highschool/community-social/sports-physicalsinformation. Medical evaluation forms are available in the main office. For additional questions, please contact David Bowman at davidbowman.usptapro@gmail.com
CELEBRATE THE CLASS OF 2019!
WILDCATS COMPETING THIS WEEK!
UNIQUE HOMEWORK HELP!
NEED TO MAKE EXTRA MONEY??? ORS NEEDS BUS DRIVERS!!!!
CALLING ALL SKIERS! SKI CLUB IS READY TO HIT THE TRAILS!
NATIONAL YOUTH SCIENCE CAMP SIGNUPS - GRADUATING SENIORS
SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES!!!
Feel free to stop by the Counseling Office for more information.
SENIOR PARENTS!
http://docs.wixstatic.com/ugd/35a7b2_40532e751f554499a052324097f17e18.pdf
TUTORING SCHEDULE FOR INDIVIDUAL TEACHERS
Ways to Connect and STAY INFORMED!
Website - http://www.ortn.edu/highschool/
Daily Bulletin - http://www.ortn.edu/highschool/daily-bulletin/ this is the Daily Announcements and are published on the website.
Channel 15 at 7:50 AM - Watch the announcements each morning by our Crew!
INews - this is the weekly Newsletter; distributed Monday morning at 7:00 am by email; it is also sent out on Twitter on Sunday evening on @stefthompson63 @ORSchools All previous issues can be found at http://www.ortn.edu/highschool/news-events/news-links/
Skyalert Messages and Emails - Please make sure your current email address and phone numbers are up to date!!!
PTSO Newsletter - PTSO distributes a VERY detailed quarterly newsletter to inform parents of upcoming events and LOTS of counseling information! This comes to your email! They also have a presence on the website: http://www.orhs-ptso.org/news-information with tons of information! PTSO also has a Facebook presence, and we encourage you to "LIKE" their page! https://www.facebook.com/ORHSPTSO/
Twitter - While we know not everyone is on Twitter, many, many are! We keep the list of Twitter accounts for sports, clubs, teachers, principals, class information, etc. updated on the Wildcat iNews. We encourage you to follow us! Twitter provides us an opportunity to share quick information throughout the day as well as celebrate our awesome kids and their accomplishments!
Class of 2020 families - We have started a Facebook page as well https://www.facebook.com/ORHSClassof2020/ in addition to our @ORHSClassof2020 Twitter account.
Updating the Twitter account list for ORHS Groups! Have YOU followed us yet??
NEW ACCOUNTS ADDED ARE IN BOLD
@HealthyORS - ORS Coordinated School Health
@Alison_King23 - ORHS Social Worker
@ORladysoccer- ORHS Lady Soccer Cats
@ORHSOakLog2017 - Oak Log Yearbook for 2017
@ORHSClassof2021 - Mrs. Roberts' Class of 2021
@ORHSvolleyball - ORHS Girls Volleyball Team
@ORHSXC - ORHS Cross Country Team
@ORHSLibrary - ORHS Library & Media Services
@ORHSCreditUnion - ORHS Credit Union
@ORHSBaseball15 - Varsity & JV ORHS Baseball Team
@MasquersORHS - Masquers and Theater for ORHS
@orpsef - Oak Ridge Public Schools Educational Foundation
@orhs_gsa - Gay/Straight Alliance Club
@ORSTechnology - Updates from IT Dept. for technology in @ORSchools
@ORHSTennis - ORHS Tennis Team
@GraduationCeleb - ORHS Graduation Celebration 2017
@ORSchools - District Twitter Account
@ORHSWIldcatMGM - Mr. McDonald
@ORHS_PTSO - PTSO for ORHS
@ORHSCounseling - Counseling Office
@ORHSClassof2020 - Freshman Information
@estepintime - Mrs. Estep, Assistant Principal for the Class of 2018
@ORBoysBball - Oak Ridge Boys Basketball
@ORLadyWildcats - Oak Ridge Girls Basketball
@orhs_cheer - Oak Ridge Cheerleaders
@ORHSDanceCats - Oak Ridge Dance Cats
@OakRidgeSports - Oak Ridge Sports
@frc4265 - Secret City Wildbots
@ORHSOrchestra - Orchestra
@APES_ORHS - AP Environmental Science
@wildcats_AT - Athletic Training for ORHS Sports (Mighty Terra Davenport!)
@ORHSgolf - Golf Team/Scott Estep
@PhysicsCats - ORHS Betsy Hondorf's Physics Highlights
School Contact Information!
Email: tseals@ortn.edu
Website: http://www.ortn.edu/highschool/
Location: 1450 Oak Ridge Turnpike, Oak Ridge, TN, United States
Phone: 865-425-9600
Twitter: @ORHSWildcatMGM