What's Happening in CTE?
Monthly Update from OSHS CTE - December 2020
Mr. Ernie LeBatard - CTE Teacher of the Year!
Mr. LeBatard was selected by his CTE peers to represent as 2020-2021 Teacher of the Year. Mr. LeBatard has been in education for over 16 years. He has served as Construction Trades teacher for 12 years in Ocean Springs School District. Mr. LeBatard is the CTE as department chair. The skills that are learned in his classroom are not specific to curriculum and standards. Mr. LeBatard feels that it is important to develop rapport with each of his students, and this is evident in the camaraderie inside and out of the classroom. He has led his students to compete in regional, state and national SKILLS competitions throughout his years of service. In serving as the sponsor for Fellowship of Christian Athletes student organization, he has been a great role model. Community service projects are ongoing as he imparts the importance to his students of giving back to the community. Congratulations, Coach!
Mrs. Erin Fowler - CTE Volunteer of the Year!
Congratulations to Erin Fowler who was selected as CTE Volunteer of the Year. Erin serves as a realtor for Coldwell Banker Alfonso Realty in Ocean Springs. She is an active member of the Ocean Springs Chamber of Commerce. Erin's passion for contributing to her local community is evident in the many ways that she devotes her time and energy to the teachers and students in Ocean Springs School District's Career & Technical Education Center. Thanks to Erin for all of her contributions!
CTE Greyhound Greatness Recipients for Quarter 1
Congratulations to our CTE Greyhound Greatness recipients for quarter 1! For this recognition, each department at OSHS submits names of three students that will be honored. Greyhound Greatness is based on good character, improvement in behavior or grades, or academic excellence.
Kylee Cannan
Work Based Learning (Year 3 Early Childhood - Preschool Assistant)
Zachary Millwood
Shipbuilding Academy and Construction 2
Gavin Straub
Health Sciences Core
Free Lunch for All Students through May 26, 2021!
The Ocean Springs School District has been approved by the State Department to feed all enrolled students for FREE every school day beginning Monday, September 21 until Wednesday, May 26, 2021. Parents with students enrolled in Greyhound Virtual Academy must contact the Child Nutrition Office at 228-875-2880 to fill out a parent pick up form if interested in picking up meals. Virtual student meals will be scheduled to be picked up on school days at noon. School pickup locations are to be announced.
Some Important Notes on Chromebooks
- Students are expected to have their fully charged Chromebook with them every day in class. Phones will no longer be an option for classwork.
- Do not write or stick stickers on the Chromebook or the carrying case.
- The asset number and serial number identify the Chromebook as yours. You can attach a luggage tag to your carrying case and charger to identify them as yours.
- We will push out apps to our Chromebooks for the students to use; we cannot push out apps to personal devices.
- The Chromebook, carrying case, and charger are completely your responsibility.
- In case of quarantine, virtual and even in class, we can test securely on our chrome books but not on personal devices.
Fee Waivers for The ACT and College Applications
If you are a Junior or Senior and you qualify for free or reduced lunches, email Mr. Diaz, CTE Counselor, or your alphabet assigned counselor about an opportunity to receive a waiver for college application fees as well as ACT testing opportunities.
2nd Nine Weeks Exam Schedule
Thursday, 12/17 - 3rd and 4th block exams
Friday, 12/18 - 1st and 2nd block exams
Hybrid Learning Schedule Begins January 5th!
Please see the graphic below to see how you student's schedule will work on the new hybrid schedule.
Ocean Springs High School Career and Technical Education Center
Email: jdiaz@ossdms.org
Website: https://oshs.ossdms.org/apps/pages/cte
Phone: 228-875-0333
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/oshscte