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UPCOMING NO-SCHOOL DAYS This is just a reminder that there is no school on the following dates: May 31 – Memorial Day SPRING AIR END-OF-COURSE EXAMS The administration of Ohio’s End-of-Course (EOC) exams to students in grades 9, 10, and 11 taking specific subjects will continue on April 28 with the Biology and Government exams. The bell schedule for AIR exam dates is included with this update. WEEK OF MAY 31 @ OHS Orange High School will try to end the 2020/2021 school year on a fun note for students and staff! There will be no final exams this school year, and the final week of school will consist of opportunities for students to turn-in any outstanding work in their respective classes, as well as engage in fun activities. Boxed “picnic-style” lunches will be provided in the Commons with activities, such as student bands, music, etc. in the Courtyard. OHS will operate with a Thursday block schedule on Tuesday, June 1 and a Wednesday block schedule on Wednesday, June 2. On Thursday, June 3 students may continue to turn outstanding work in to their teachers from 7:30am – 11:00am. AP EXAM UPDATES Orange High School will administer in-person paper/pencil Advanced Placement Exams from May 3 - May 17, 21, and 25. Preparations will be made so that all students have at least 6 foot spacing during testing. At home digital exams will be administered on May 19, 20, and 26th. Please see the enclosed schedule. SENIOR PARENT INFORMATION Thank you to all senior parents who have paid for this year's Senior Dues. The deadline is fast approaching and all dues must be paid by May 10, 2021. Senior Dues are not mandatory however the dues will help cover the cost of: senior dinner, senior t-shirt, and senior gift to the student. Senior Dues are $60.00 and may be paid by cash, check (made out to Orange Board of education), or online through Pay-For-It. If you have any questions, please contact the Senior Class Advisor at [email protected] SENIOR PROJECT UPDATES Please see updates related to Senior Project on page 3. LIONETTE ANNOUNCEMENTS The OHS Lionettes Drill Team will be holding its workshops and auditions the last week of April. The competitive Lionettes team performs at Varsity football games and at all band performances. In the past, the members have performed on Fox 8, at the Sugar Bowl, and at Disney World. Any current 8th, 9th, 10th, or 11th grader is eligible to audition. While a dance background is helpful, it is not required to audition. Interested students or parents should sign up with Mrs. Regina Carter at BMS or on the sign-up sheet in the high school band room. If your student is virtual and wants to audition, please send an email to Coach Staci Vincent at: [email protected]
Updates from Orange High School… The Week of April 26, 2021
IMMUNIZATION REMINDER FOR STUDENTS IN GRADE 11 The Ohio Department of Health requires two (2) doses of Meningococcal vaccine (MCV4) to be administered before a student enters the 12th grade. The second dose of MCV4 must be administered on or after the 16th birthday (If the first dose of MCV4 was administered on or after the 16th birthday, a second dose is not required.). Students currently in grade 11 will need documentation of having received the Meningococcal (MCV4) vaccine. Current immunization records that meet this requirement can be sent to the OHS clinic or emailed to [email protected]. You are receiving this notice now to provide ample time to have your child immunized before the coming school year begins. You can contact your physician or the Cuyahoga County Board of Health (216-201-2041) to schedule an appointment. PTA ANNOUNCEMENTS Please see the enclosed brochures from the PTA about upcoming events; Spring Flower Sale and Staff Appreciation. STUDENT FEES Student feel notices were recently mailed, if you have any questions regarding fees for your child, please contact Stephanie Sentle in the OHS Student Services Office at [email protected] or 216-831-8600 ext. 2605. SENIOR PARENT INFORMATION Thank you to all senior parents who have paid this year's senior dues, which are $60.00. You can pay by cash, check (made out to Orange Board of Education), or online through Pay-For-It. If paying by check or cash please have your student drop the payment off in student services. Senior dues are not mandatory however the dues will help cover the cost of: Senior diner, Senior t-shirt, and senior gift to student. In order to participate in these Senior activities, the dues must be paid. Also, a Google form was sent out to all seniors asking for their T-shirt size. I will need all the sizes complete before an order can be placed. Please make sure your senior has submitted this form. If you have questions, please contact the Sr. Class Adviser at [email protected]. ATTENDANCE In order to report a student absent from their scheduled remote learning class, standard attendance rules apply. If you need to report your child absent, please contact OHS Attendance at [email protected] or via phone at extension 2210.
OHS SUPPORT ORGANIZATION MEMBERSHIP
PTA MEMBERSHIP Join OHS PTA today! Your membership helps support important programming and scholarships for our students and teachers. See the attached flyer or click here to join: https://bit.ly/31GvEd7 PATRONAIRES MEMBERSHIP An Excellent Education includes the Arts! The Orange Patronaires organization helps support Band, Orchestra, Choir and Thespians at Orange High School. Patronaires depend on membership dollars to help pay for uniforms, scholarships, awards, instruments, receptions and other activities to help make these programs fantastic! This year Patronaires will also be sponsoring dinners for band members during all home football games. If you have not already done so, please join Patronaires for the 2020-2021 School year! Please visit our Website for additional information: http://www.orangeschools.org/OrangePatronaires.aspx ORANGE BOOSTERS MEMBERSHIP Join the Orange Boosters by completing the enclosed Boosters Membership by clicking here.
SENIOR PROJECT PROCEDURES & ASSIGNMENTS Senior students received final instructions for the month of Senior Project during WeConnect on Friday, April 16. All information presented at this meeting is also available on the Senior Project Google Classroom.
ABSENCES DURING SENIOR PROJECT 1. All absences during Senior Project must be reported by doing ALL of the following:
a. Contact the OHS Attendance Office: (216) 831-8600, ext 2210; or [email protected] b. Contact the Community Sponsor c. Contact the Senior Project Advisors using [email protected]; [email protected]; d. Record the absence on the DAILY ACTIVITIES LOG (located in Google Classroom)
2. The only excused absences from Senior Project are: . AP Tests and Review Sessions (that the student attends) a. Athletic contests at the district, sectional, regional, and state levels, b. Appointments verified in writing by a doctor, dentist, or court; and/or c. Medical excuses with physician’s note submitted to the OHS Attendance Office and the Senior Project Advisors.
3. All Unexcused Absences during Senior Project must be made up.
ASSIGNMENTS DURING SENIOR PROJECT 1. DAILY ACTIVITY LOG WITH WEEKLY JOURNALS
a. Activity Log is completed daily on Google Classroom b. Journals are completed weekly on Google Classroom
2. THANK YOU LETTER . Completed on Google Classroom and emailed to your Community Sponsor by Monday, May 24
3. COMMUNITY SPONSOR’S EVALUATION . Completed by the Sponsor and provided to the Sponsor by the SP Advisors
4. EXIT PRESENTATION . Completed on Google Classroom and Presented the week of May 24-28 a. Presentation assignments will be based on each student’s quarter 4 enrollment status
i.Remote students will present via Zoom ii.In-person students will present in-person
b. Presentations will occur during the school day the week of May 24-28. .Students will be notified of their presentation time, date, and location via Google Classroom
EXCEL TECC, WORK STUDY & VOCATIONAL STUDENTS 1. Students in the Excel TECC, Work Study, and Vocational programs will continue to attend their respective
programs until their program’s end date. 2. Students in these programs will complete an Exit Presentation that focuses on the content of their program.
a. The Template for this presentation was provided to students in December and then reviewed with students on April 16. The Template is available in Google Classroom. b. Exit Presentations for Excel TECC, Work Study, and Vocational Students will occur in conjunction with Senior Project Exit Presentations.
i.Presentation assignments will be based on each student’s quarter 4 enrollment status 1. Remote students will present via Zoom 2. In-person students will present in-person
ii. Presentations will occur during the school day the week of May 24-28. 1. Students will be notified of their presentation time, date, and location via Google
Classroom PROBLEMS, QUESTIONS & CONCERNS Please direct any problems, questions, or concerns to the Senior Project Advisors. Kelly Kuty: [email protected]; Marcy Flucine: [email protected] or 216.831.8600x2130
SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION McCormick & Murphy Personal Injury Scholarship $500.00 for a senior entering college in the fall of 2021 who intends on pursuing a career in law. To Apply- https://www.mccormickmurphy.com/#scholarship Due- April 30, 2021 American Indian Graduate Center American Indian Graduate Center provides up tp $30,000 in scholarships and supports Native students pursuing undergraduate degrees. Applicants must be able to prove Tribal affiliation by submitting a Tribal Eligibility Certificate. Scholarships awarded in part by financial need. Application can be found at https://www.aigcs.org/scholarships-fellowships/high-school-students/ Due- May 1, 2021 Faith Hope and Love Jesus, Inc. Annual $500.00 scholarship to childhood cancer or blood disorder survivors. Applicants will have to compose an essay. Application details can be found online. To Apply- https://scholarsapp.com/scholarship/faith-hope-and-love-jesus-inc-college-scholarship Due- May 5, 2021 Stop the Bleed Frontline Families Scholarship Open to graduating seniors who have at least one parent/guardian who has been on the frontline this past year. Applicant will need to submit an essay or short video telling their family’s story. Frontline workers include food delivery and supply chain workers, paramedics, EMT/EMS, firefighters, police, teachers, nurses, doctors, and those serving in the military. To Apply- https://scholarsapp.com/scholarship/stop-the-bleed-front-line-families-scholarships Due- May 8, 2021 Stop the Bleed National Scholarships National scholarships available to graduating seniors. Winners will be determined by either a video submission or essay. Three applicants will be selected and receive a monetary award. Stop the Bleed will also provide Stop the Bleed kits to the winning student’s high school. To Apply- https://scholarsapp.com/scholarship/stop-the-bleed-national-scholarships Due- May 8, 2021 Matthew Shlonsky Memorial Scholarship- Cleveland Hockey Booster Club Open to graduating seniors who played in either the North Coast High School Hockey League/Cleveland Suburban HL, the Greater Cleveland High School Hockey League, or the Great Lakes Hockey League. Applicants will need to submit application, transcript, letter from a coach, and essay. Please see Mrs. Petronsky’s classroom for application and scholarship details. Due- May 15, 2021
Allergies Shaped My Life Foundation Scholarship Submit a 500 word essay on your experience with food allergies and how they have shaped your life. Must provide a doctor’s note to confirm allergy to be eligible for scholarship. To Apply https://www.allergiesshapedmylife.org/scholarships Due- June 1, 2021 Ayn Rand Institute Essay Contest Read these stories by Ayn Rand and submit an essay. Prizes available for each essay. Opinion essays on the Ayn Rand stories below: **Visit website for details** Anthem--------------------Due- April 29, 2021 The Fountainhead------- Due- April 29, 2021 Atlas Shrugged-----------Due- September 27, 2021 Abbott And Fenner Annual Scholarship Award Open to high school Juniors and Seniors To Apply- https://abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.php Due- June 12, 2020 Pedro Zamora Young Leaders Scholarship $5,000.00 scholarship open to graduating seniors who demonstrate an active commitment to mitigating the impact of HIV/AIDS epidemic and taking on roles of public service and leadership. Application details can be found online. To Apply- https://scholarsapp.com/scholarship/pedro-zamora-young-leaders-scholarship-2 Due- July 15, 2021 Mary Bowman Arts in Activism Award $5,000.00 scholarship for a young activist who exemplifies Mary Bowman’s passion for the arts as a vehicle for their own HIV/AIDS community activism and expression. Application details can be found online. To Apply- https://scholarsapp.com/scholarship/mary-bowman-arts-in-activism-award Due- July 15, 2021 WiseGeek Disability Scholarship This $500.00 scholarship is available to students with mental or physical disabilities. To Apply- https://www.wisegeek.com/disability-scholarship.htm Due- August 2, 2021 AES Engineering You DO NOT need to be an engineering major to apply Submit essay to [email protected] There is no application packet for this award. Please DO NOT include your resume at this time. Be sure to include your full names as well as the name of the school you are attending this year and your plans for next year. To Apply- https://aesengineers.com/scholarships.php Due- October 2, 2021
ORANGE HIGH SCHOOL2021 AP EXAM INFORMATION
2021 UpdatesOrange High School will administer in-person paper/pencil Advanced Placement Exams from May 3 - May 17,21, and 25. Preparations will be made so that all students have at least 6 foot spacing during testing. At homedigital exams will be administered on May 19, 20, and 26th. Please see the schedule for all below.
Exam Start TimesStudents are required to arrive by 7:30 a.m. for morning AP exams and by 11:30 a.m. for afternoon exams.When you arrive in the testing room, please place all personal belongings in the designated area. Directionswill begin promptly at 7:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. After directions have been read, no students will bepermitted to enter the testing room. They will be sent to class. There are no make-up exams unless there is aserious medical reason which must meet requirements set by The College Board. Students may not bedismissed until an exam has officially ended; do not ask to leave early if you finish before the end of the exam.Exams typically end prior to the end time listed on the AP exam chart. Afternoon exams may finish as late as 4p.m. Your teacher can advise you on specific exam timing. If you are in a spring sport or have a job, it is yourresponsibility to inform your coach or employer of your AP Exam obligation and make arrangementsaccordingly.
What to Bring on the day of your AP Exam✓ Several sharpened #2 pencils with erasers for all multiple choice answer sheets—no mechanical
pencils✓ Black or dark blue pens for completing areas on the exam booklet covers and for free-response
questions in most exams✓ A watch (without an alarm) for pacing yourself✓ A ruler or straightedge if you are taking an AP Physics exam✓ Up to two approved calculators (Check www.collegeboard.com/ap/calculators for a list of approved calculators.)✓ Hand sanitizer is allowed to be kept under your desk
Do NOT bring to the exam… electronic devices, books, dictionaries, notes, rulers or straightedges (except asnoted), compasses, scratch paper, a watch with an alarm, photographic equipment, computers or calculators(except as noted), correction fluid/tape, highlighters, colored pencils, food or drinks (except in the break area),or clothing with subject-related information.
LunchStudents taking AP exams during the afternoon sessions will need to eat prior to their exams. Please let yourteachers know in advance if you need to make arrangements to eat earlier than normal.
To Do:❏ Read the AP Exam Terms and Conditions found at cb.org/apexamterms. You will need to acknowledge
and agree to these terms on the day of your exam.❏ Mark your home and personal calendars to reflect your AP Exam date(s) and time(s).❏ Make sure the information in your My AP account is correct and that you are receiving emails from The
College Board.❏ Seniors - Indicated the college you are attending in the Score Send tab to have your entire AP exam
history sent for free to one college or university.
AP Exam Schedule 2021Week 1 Morning Session
7:30 a.m.Afternoon Session
11:30MondayMay 3
No Exams Physics C: Mechanics (Varsity Gym)
Tues.May 4
Calculus AB and BC - (Varsity Gym) No Exams
Weds.May 5
English Literature & Comp.(Varsity Gym)
Physics 1 (Varsity Gym)
Thurs.May 6
No Exams Computer Science A (Varsity Gym)
FridayMay 7
No Exams No Exams
Week2-3
Morning Session7:30
Afternoon Session11:30
MondayMay 10
French Language (Multi-Gym)
World History (Varsity Gym)
Macroeconomics (Varsity Gym)
Tues.May 11
Spanish Language-bring your chargedchromebooks (Varsity Gym)
No Exams
Weds.May 12
No Exams Microeconomics (Varsity Gym)
Thurs.May 13
NO EXAMS SCHEDULED
FridayMay 14
Biology (Varsity Gym) Environmental Science (Varsity Gym)
MondayMay 17
Computer Science Principles (VarsityGym)
Statistics (Varsity Gym)
Administration #2 Paper/Pencil in Varsity Gym
Latin Friday, May 21/7:30Chinese (computer based) Friday, May 21/11:30Chemistry Tuesday, May 25/7:30
Administration #2 Digital at Home
European History Wednesday, May 19/12pmUS History Wednesday, May 19/12pmUS Government Thursday, May 20/12pmPsychology Thursday, May 20/4pmEnglish Language Wednesday, May 26/12pm
2021 Digital AP Exam Instructions
Digital Test Dates:
Test Date Check-In Tasks Test Time
European History Wed. 5/19 11:30 am 12:00 pm
US History Wed. 5/19 11:30 am 12:00 pm
Government Thurs. 5/20 11:30 am 12:00 pm
Psychology Thurs. 5/20 3:30pm 4:00 pm
English Language Wed. 5/26 11:30 am 12:00 pm
Attendance: Students testing during the school day will be excused from class beginning at 11:30 and
ending at 2:25. All students are expected to attend class until 11:30. Students marked absent by their
teacher will be marked unexcused. In-person students are permitted to attend classes virtually on test
day.
Accommodations: Digital AP Exams will be accessible to students with disabilities who have received
approval for testing accommodations by the College Board Services for Students with Disabilities office.
Internet: An internet connection is required, but students will be able to continue testing even if their
connection drops momentarily during the exam. Please inform Ms. Bargiel if you do not have internet
access prior to exam day. ([email protected] 216-831-8600 ext. 2610)
Practice: The digital testing application is installed in each student’s chromebook for practice and exam
day. After a practice test is complete, students may access their answers and the scoring materials for the
subject through MY AP. The app is in the kiosk: 2021 Digital AP Exams.
Readiness steps before exam day: This needs to be completed 1-3 days before each digital exam. All
readiness steps, including exam setup and check-in, as well as accessing digital practice must be
completed through the digital testing application on the student chromebook, not through MY AP. Watch
this short video: 2021 Digital AP Exams Overview
Exam Day:
● Sign in 30 minutes prior to the exam. Log in to the digital testing app, where you will see a
Check-In Now button next to your exam on the Active Exams page.
● You will be asked to confirm your personal information, review privacy policies, type a digital test
security statement, and review the test day checklist.
● If a student hasn’t started the check-in process before the official start time of the exam, the
digital testing application will not permit them to test.
● The exam will begin at 12 pm or 4 pm automatically.
● When the exam is over, students’ answers will be submitted automatically.
Before EXAM Day On EXAM Day
Step 1: April-May Step 2: 1-3 days before exam Step 3: 30 minutes before the exam
Practice with Sample Questions
in the Digital Testing App
Complete Exam Setup for
EACH Digital Exam
Check-In to the Exam
Orange High School PTA Annual Spring Flower Sale
Order hanging baskets to pick up at the PPLC parking lot Thursday May 6th, 2021 Order: https://urban-growers.com/orange-high-school-spring-plant-sale-fundraiser/
Enter Passcode ORPSX21 (all caps)
Pick Up: Thursday, May 6th
2pm to 6pm Pepper Pike Learning Center
(PPLC) Parking Lot
Last Day to Order: Friday, April 23rd
Contact OHS PTA with questions [email protected]
Teacher/Staff Appreciation Week(May 3 - May 7)
Please help us thank our High School staff and teachers this year. Since we can notdo our traditional staff appreciation lunch due to Covid-19, we would like to showthem our appreciation by treating them to individual gift cards from localrestaurants. The staff has been amazing during these crazy and unprecedentedtimes, working tirelessly to help our kids in every way possible.
We are asking for donations to give each staff member a gift card to cover a mealat a local restaurant and other small treats throughout the week. We have 115 staffmembers to thank so please help show them how thankful we are for all their hardwork and dedication!
Please provide donations by Wednesday, April 21, 2021.
Below are the many different ways to donate:
Click on the following link to donate online and choose Staff Appreciation.https://orange.new.memberhub.store/store?category=Donations
You can mail or drop off a check made out to Orange High School PTA to:3230 Fox Hollow Drive Pepper Pike, OH 44124.
If you have any other questions please feel free to contact Holly([email protected]) or Nicole ([email protected]).
Thanking you in advance,Holly Dickert-Leonard and Nicole J. Senor
