As we wrap up a successful week #3 of this first nine-week quarter, we are so pleased to share with the community another major Oak Ridge success story: Oak Ridge's acceptance as a Cambridge Assessment International School. This means that our Pioneers will be able to take the Cambridge Exams, which are administered by Cambridge Assessment International. These are rigorous college-level exams affiliated with the world renowned Cambridge University in the United Kingdom. More than 175,000 students worldwide take Cambridge exams each year.

The Cambridge programmes and qualifications are recognized and valued by universities and employers around the world. Cambridge helps schools like Oak Ridge deliver the best education possible by providing comprehensive support, including teacher training, classroom resources and membership of a global learning community. This is another example of the quality curriculum offered at ORHS and we are very excited to share this latest academic achievement with our community!

In this edition of The Pioneer Express we have included some important back to school reminders for both students and parents/guardians. Please take the time to look these over should they apply to you or your student as we have already completed three weeks of school. We want all of our Pioneers to clearly understand our policies and procedures in order to get the maximum value from each day's instruction. Thank you for your support. 

It is time for Friday Night Lights! This evening our varsity football team will play at home vs. West Orange's Warriors. Kick-off is at 7:00PM and I hope you will come on out and cheer on the team. GO PIONEERS!

Thank you very much for reading and I hope to see at the football game tonight!

Mr. Alvarado

Principal

Pictured very top: Big Day! We are so happy to announce it’s official, THE OAK RIDGE HIGH SCHOOL is an official Cambridge Assessment International school! We are so excited of all the opportunities to come for our pioneers! #thisisoakridge #pioneerpride #boundforglory

Students who arrive AFTER 7:20AM will need to go through the attendance office, 6-102 or 5-111 to receive a pass to class. This is the same procedure for students that are late to a class period.

Below: Screenshot of the OCPS Parent Portal Online Form Reference Guide prepared to help our Pioneer parents/guardians complete important online forms: 

Kudos to Ms. Johnson and Coach Owens, who revitalized our pioneer parent program for our football players. When asking the players where they got their treats, they proudly said my pioneer parent.

Shout out to Dr. Ortiz and the environmental science club, whom are in the top five schools within the district competing for the Green School Flag award. Winners will be announced in September.

Sign-up today to volunteer and become a Partner in Education. Click on the link to get started: https://ocps.samaritan.com/custom/503/volunteer_home

If you need further information please contact our Coordinator, Laurene Householder at laurene.householder@ocps.net - she will be more than happy to assist you!

Our Pioneers do big things! Congratulations to Alum, Class of 2022 graduate, Fabio B. He’s officially representing us as he plays for Louisville University @gocards. Make us proud! 💚💛 #thisisoakridge #boundforglory

Louisville Cardinals - "Guard Fabio Basili Joins Uof L Men’s Basketball Roster"

Current qualifying OCPS students are eligible for FREE hotspots with a monthly data allowance through generous partnerships with the T-Mobile EmpowerED and Spring 1 Million projects.

Qualifying students receive a hotspot with 2GB of data monthly and qualifying high school students receive a hotspot with 10GB of data monthly.

To qualify students must:

- be a current OCPS student

- be in an OCPS school that is not a charter school

- not have wireless internet at home wireless Internet (Wi-Fi) at all or not have wireless Internet (Wi-Fi) at home strong enough to have everyone connect their devices at the same time and still be able to complete your homework without websites loading slowly or being kicked offline.

Available hotspots are limited in number and available on a first-come, first serve basis to qualifying students. Fill out the hotspot request using this link:

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The idea is not to block every shot. The idea is to make your opponent believe you might block every shot.

Angela Duckworth On Grit

Enthusiasm is common. Endurance is rare.

Lee Iacocca On Truth

I have found that being honest is the best technique I can use. Right up front, tell people what you're trying to accomplish and what you're willing to sacrifice to accomplish it.

Chuck Noll On Hard Work

Good things happen to those who hustle.

Denzel Washington On Discipline

Do what you gotta do so you can do what you wanna do.

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