UPCOMING EVENTS

4th Quarter Begins:

Wed, April 5

No School for Students:

Vacation Day

Fri, April 7 and Mon, April 10

Pre ACT Test

Wed, April 12

Grades 9 & 10- report to school

Grades 11 & 12- asynchronous, students should check Google classroom for their assignments

Teacher Conferences:

Thurs, April 20, 4:00pm-6:30pm

OCHS gym and cafeteria of 10-12 building

CTE Interview Summit:

Thurs, April 20

OCHS Theatre Play Performance:

Fri & Sat, April 21 & 22, 7:00pm

Sun, April 23, 1:00pm

OCPAEC

AP (Advanced Placement) Exams: May 1-12

Check out upcoming OCHS sporting events at Sporting Events Calendar.

Check out OCHS policies and procedures in the OCHS Student and Family Handbook

CONTACT US:

Attendance Line:

(414) 768-6210, Press 1

Main Office:

(414) 768-6210, Press 3

Student Services:

(414) 768-6106

Ninth Grade Center (NGC):

(414) 570-3840

OCFSD Website

Welcome Spring! 

It is hard to believe we are about to enter the fourth and final quarter of the 2022-2023 school year. The last months of the school year are usually busy, but important. Please remind your student(s) to stay on top of their assignments, prepare for tests and exams, and complete all necessary projects. Details and timelines related to events such as prom, graduation, standardized testing, and end of the year celebrations are included in this newsletter. More details will follow in the coming weeks.  

Thank you for your partnership as we wrap-up the 2022-2023 school year.

The OCHS Administrative Team

Ms. Mongan 10-12 Principal

Mr. Ruffolo NGC Principal

Ms. Leannais 10th grade Associate Principal

Mrs. Pecha 11th grade Associate Principal

Mr. Lataille 12th grade Associate Principal

Mr. Holler Athletic/Activities Director   

       



Please review the date for the PreACT Secure Test where student attendance will be affected.

PreACT Secure Testing - April 12, 2023

• Grades 9 & 10 will be taking the PreACT Secure Test. Students should report to the appropriate testing rooms by 7:25 am for testing. 
• OC Virtual Students will be testing in-person on this day.
• Grade 9 - report to the NGC
• Grade 10 - report to the 10-12 building
• Grades 11 & 12 will have asynchronous lessons to work on from home. 
• Afternoon buses will run at the completion of the regular testing time (around 11:30am)
• Lunch will NOT be served

Peer Tutoring is available on Tuesdays in room 162 and Thursdays in room 165 after school from 2:50pm-3:45pm in the 10-12 building. There are tutors available for English, science, math, social studies, foreign languages, and electives. Students from both the NGC and 10-12 building are welcome! We are always looking for new tutors. Tutoring is a fulfilling and fun way to earn service hours! Please contact Mr. Dennis Raynor with questions. d.raynor@ocfsd.org

Senior Class Photo

The 2023 Senior Class Photo will be taken on Friday, April 14th during GO Time. There are order forms in the office if you care to purchase a photo. Seniors, get your smiles ready!

Knight Skills

The Knight Skill for April will focus on distress tolerance; specifically radical acceptance.  Radical acceptance is a skill that helps us stop fighting the situations in our lives that we do not have control over (e.g., a death in the family, moving).  Often, we will fight these realities by asking questions such as, “Why me?” or stating that, “It’s not fair!”  These statements are often a clue that we are not accepting reality.  Why is accepting reality important?  Because once we move past “why me?” and “it’s not fair” then we can begin to work on accepting reality as it is, utilizing coping strategies, and identifying solutions to the situation.

This is not a skill that can be learned in one sitting.  We need to continually be willing to accept reality and turn our mind towards acceptance.  What does this mean?  First, it means that we need to notice (be mindful) when we are not accepting reality.  Then, we need to make a commitment to accept this reality, and finally, we need to do this over and over again.

Student Services Update

Term 4 begins on April 5th. Student schedules for term 4 will not be changed once the term begins.

Selective Service- All males aged 18-25 are required to register with the Selective Service. Registration information can be found at https://www.sss.gov/register/

Students are reminded to check the AP Exam Schedule to double check they do not have a conflict (2 exams at the same time).

If they do, they should contact Mrs. Wolak immediately, k.wolak@ocfsd.org, so a late exam can be ordered.

Students are reminded to bring the following to the exam:

• No. 2 pencils for your multiple-choice answer sheet. (Students outside the U.S.: bring HB or No. 2 pencils.)
• Pens with black or dark blue ink for completing areas on the exam booklet covers and for free-response questions in most exams.
• An acceptable calculator if your AP Exam allows the use of a calculator.
• A current government-issued or school-issued photo ID. 
• A watch that does not have internet access, does not beep or make noise, and does not have an alarm.
• A fully charged Chromebook for those taking the AP United States History or AP Computer Science Principles exam.

Don't bring these:

• Electronic equipment including phones, smartwatches, fitness trackers, wearable technology, cameras, recording or listening devices, or any other type of electronic or communication device.
• Digital recording devices that meet AP Program criteria are allowed only for the AP French, AP German, AP Italian, and AP Spanish Language and Culture Exams, and the AP Music Theory Exam.
• Computers that meet AP Program criteria are allowed for the AP Chinese and AP Japanese Language and Culture Exams.
• Books, reference guides, notes, compasses, protractors, mechanical pencils, pencils that are not No. 2, correction fluid, dictionaries, highlighters, or colored pencils.
• Scratch paper: Students are prohibited from bringing scratch paper to the AP Exam. For AP Chinese and AP Japanese Exams, scratch paper will be provided.
• Watches that beep, make a noise, or have an alarm.
• Computers or calculators that are not approved.
• Reference guides, keyboard maps, or other typing instructions.
• Ear plugs.
• Clothing or shoes with subject-related information.
• Food or drink.
• Clipboards.

A student observed with any of these prohibited items during testing or breaks may be dismissed from the exam, the device may be confiscated, the student’s score may be canceled, and no retest may be permitted.

This is a great opportunity for students to demonstrate all they have learned in their AP course(s) throughout the year! Good luck students!

Semester 2 Final Exams

Semester 2 final exams are scheduled for June 7 and 8. OCHS will utilize this final exam schedule. All students, grades 9-12, will follow the same final exam schedule. 

As tradition, senior students will participate in a brunch following their last exam which will take place June 8, from 11:00-12:00 in the cafeteria. Students will have the opportunity to sign yearbooks, say goodbye to teachers, and receive pertinent information regarding the graduation ceremony.

Following the breakfast, senior students will be dismissed and will not be able to regain access to classrooms or lockers, Students are more than welcome to participate in the annual graduation walk by wearing their graduation gowns and visiting their elementary school of which they attended. More information will be forthcoming.

2023 OCHS Seniors / Graduation Information

The 2023 Senior Class Photo has been rescheduled for Friday, April 14 during GO Time. Order forms are available in the 10/12 high school office for students who wish to purchase a class photo.

Graduation Tickets: A ticket order form was mailed to the primary residences of all OCHS senior students/early graduates in March. The ticket orders are due no later than Friday, April 14th. Only one form may be turned in per graduate, even if they reside in two households. Graduation tickets will not be mailed. The tickets will be distributed to students via an assembly during GO Time Friday, May 19th for students with last names A-M; and Monday, May 22 for students with last names N-Z. If students are not available to pick up their tickets on this date, the tickets will be held in the office for them. If you have any questions please contact Ms. Paulson at d.paulson@ocfsd.org or call 414-768-6137.

Cap and Gown Distribution: Distribution of Caps and Gowns is scheduled for April 25th and 26th during A, B, and C lunch periods (11:15-1:15 pm)

Senior Class Brunch: The graduating class of 2023 will enjoy a Senior Class Brunch, yearbook signing, and a few graduation announcements following exams on June 8th from 11:00 am - 12:00 pm. There is a charge of $3.00 for the brunch. A cash station will be available on June 8th for students who do not want the $3.00 taken from their current lunch food account. Exact change only, please. 

Following the brunch, senior students will be dismissed and will not be able to regain access to classrooms or lockers.

Senior Walk: Seniors will have the opportunity to wear their cap and gown and walk through their elementary school on Thursday, June 8th in the afternoon. Students must sign up for the walk if they plan to participate. More information to follow.

Graduation 

The 2023 Graduation is scheduled for Saturday, June 24th at 10:00 am and will be held at American Family Field. Doors open at 9:00 am. Parking is free. Graduation is by ticket only.