Summer Newsletter
A Bi-Weekly Update Newsletter with all things Oak Ridge
Remote Learning Plan for ORHS - Updated 7.27
Good morning,
Below is an update and reminder of the remote learning plan for ORHS:
1. All courses, regardless of level (Honors, AP, DC, Level) will be offered 100% virtually through the week of September 4, 2020. Students and teachers will utilize Canvas as the primary source of instruction. This includes all CTE classes, Athletic Classes, and other performance based classes.
2. Teachers will be working on campus and may have synchronous learning times, but all assignments and assessments will be completed in an asynchronous fashion. This means that all assignments students will need to login to Canvas daily and complete assignments and other tasks to be considered present for the class. Teachers will not have live sessions graded without having an alternative assignment that can be successfully completed without logging on live during remote learning.
3. As of right now, all strength and conditioning and after school extra-curricular activities (including but not limited to band, football, choir, volleyball, clubs, drill team, color guard, etc.) will be allowed to practice after school so long as they follow UIL and CDC guidelines. Masks must be worn when social distancing cannot be accomplished.
4. Technology will be a massive need for students. We do have Chromebooks and some hotspots for families. Please submit an answer to this form to get technology for your student. You will need to log-in to the SSO in order to fill out this survey. To log into the SSO you will use your student's CISD username and password. If you are unable to log into the SSO or fill out the form below please contact Kevin Solberg (ksolberg@conroeisd.net) or Danielle Smith (dbsmith@conroeisd.net)
5. Communication is key. Please see the photo gallery below on who to contact if you have questions. Your child's grade level will determine their Assistant Principal and Counselor.
10th Grade Team
Racquel Johnson - Counselor - racjohnson@conroeisd.net
Reagan Locke - rlocke@conroeisd.net
12th Grade Team
Shawn Matlock - Counselor - tmatlcok@conroeisd.net
Christie McLaughlin - Counselor - cmclaughlin@conroeisd.net
11th Grade Team
Dena Alvarez - Counselor - dalvarez@conroeisd.net
Beth Graham - Counselor - egraham@conroeisd.net
Associate Principals
Counselor Leadership
Molly Gibson - College and Career Counselor - magibson@conroeisd.net
Academic Leadership
Danielle Smith - Academic AP - dbsmith@conroeisd.net
Kevin Solberg - Academic AP - ksolberg@conroeisd.net
Attendance and Grades During Remote Learning - New
While we are in 100% remote learning, we will take attendance through engagement checks. This means that on a Red Day - a student will be considered present if they engage with their material or teacher for all scheduled classes for 1, 3, 5, and 7th periods.
This can most effectively be done by logging into Canvas or emailing the instructor. An assignment being completed is not necessary for a student to be considered present. The student must engage by 11:59 on the day of the class to be considered present for that day.
Teachers will update attendance the following school day for a class. Therefore, If I was a junior that had Physics 4th period and I logged onto Canvas and accessed the notes and practice questions for my physics class at 10:00 pm - the teacher would mark me present when they get to school the next day.
This is essentially how attendance will work for remote learning throughout the year. When we return to school with in person instruction, remote learners will follow the same attendance policy. In person learners will follow the in person attendance policies - however, they will still be able to be considered present if they are not at school and engage in material remotely.
Grades and Assignments. Grades will be taken on at a minimum of nine (9) daily grades (HW, Quizzes, in class assignments) and three (3) major grades (Tests, Projects, Papers) per nine weeks. This will be the case for both in person and remote learning. Students will have similar if not the same assignments both remotely and in person.
Tests will be given in Canvas during remote instruction and papers and projects may be turned in through Canvas as well. At times, utilizing Google Drive through the SSO may be expected of a student.
There are certain classes (Welding, Engineering Design, etc.) where either simple web-browser (Chromebooks) or virtual learning may make it difficult to complete the course (for example, most students do not have welding equipment at home - and for those who do the instructor cannot monitor the safety of the student in a remote setting).
During district mandated remote learning (through September 4, 2020) all courses will be able to be completed in a remote environment. However, when in person learning resumes certain courses may need to be taken at school in order for the student to get credit for the course.
The district is currently working with high schools to finalize those courses and that list will be available soon. When we have a final list - counselors will contact those who have signed up for remote learning AND are in a course that must meet in person to see what the next steps will be for that student.
There will be more guidance and clarity to attendance and grading guidelines as we progress toward August 12, 2020.
Orientations Postponed. More details forthcoming
Dress Code for Next Year
We have decided that our dress code policy was slightly antiquated and we are updating it for the next school year.
The dress code is considered gender-neutral, meaning young men and young women will be held to the same standards of dress.
The main focus is keeping the body clothed from armpit to armpit and down through the middle of the thigh. Undergarments should be covered and nothing should be worn on the head unless there is an administrative exception given to an individual student for medical or religious reasons.
Grading Policy for Next Year
PARKING 2020-2021
Contact Kevin Solberg (ksolberg@conroeisd.net) for questions about parking.
A vehicle application must be completely filled out by eligible students. An application will not be considered unless it is complete and all information is provided. All student fees and fines must be cleared as well as any school miscellaneous items checked back in before a parking space is issued.
Go to orhs.conroeisd.net
To log into the Parking Registration website, you will need: your SSO Name and Password. For most students …
USERNAME: First 5 (sometimes 6) Letters of your LAST name AND first three letters of your first name
PASSWORD: Stu + the student’s 6 digit School ID number
You will need to complete the course, quiz, and vehicle information. The price for a parking space is $75.
Please pay for the parking space through the school webstore (school cash online).
Students who have registered for parking will NOT lose their parking space which will be preassigned during the remote instruction period.
Yearbook Pick-Up
Oak Ridge High School
Email: contactorhs@conroeisd.net
Website: orhs.conroeisd.net
Location: 27330 Oak Ridge School Road, Conroe, TX, USA
Phone: 832-592-5300
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OakRidgeHSCISD
Twitter: @ORWarEagles