OHS Student Services Newsletter
February
Scheduling Updates
Please see the Program Planning Guide below for information on course descriptions, course prerequisites, and college and career planning.
OASD Parent Satisfaction Survey
Dear OASD Parent/Guardian,
Our district is on a continuous journey to make our schools the best places for students to learn, staff to work, and parents to send their children for a good education. In this effort, we appreciate your support. It is important to gather feedback from you to celebrate successes and identify areas for growth. Please take a few minutes and complete this Parent Satisfaction Survey to help provide this feedback.
Once the survey is complete, the results will be analyzed by an outside organization. The data from the survey will be sent to each school and the Superintendent. Then, the results of the survey will be shared with parents and the community.
The survey can be accessed online at: OASD Parent Satisfaction Survey
The survey will be open from 01/10/2019 – 02/08/2019.
Thank you for interest in and support of your child’s education with us.
Visit ACT's website for practice questions for each subject test. http://www.act.org/content/act/en/products-and-services/the-act/test-preparation.html
Attention Juniors----ACT TEST PREP CLASS at OHS starting soon!
Are you looking to for a way to prepare for the state administered ACT test the end of February?
ACT Test prep classes will be starting soon!!
Sign up now!!! The next ACT Prep Class will begin on Monday February 4th at OHS!!!!!
The Wisconsin Test Prep course consists of seven sessions that focus on all four ACT® test subject areas. Because our curriculum uses actual ACT® test problems, students gain a distinct competitive edge on test day.
Stop by Student Services to pick up a brochure with registration information or go to www.wisconsintestprep.com for more information.
Career Cluster Prides
Here are the upcoming career cluster prides that are being offered with WCTC. Industry speakers will be there so talk about their careers as well as answer questions. Interest in WCTC is not necessary to attend. Students will sign up through Flexisched to sign up for these Prides.
- Thursday, February 8, 2019 - School of Business
- Thursday, February 21, 2019 - School of Health
- Thursday, March 7, 2019 - School of Protective & Human Services
- Thursday, March 21, 2019 - School of Applied Technologies
- Thursday, April 4, 2019 - School of Business
- Thursday, April 18, 2019 - School of Health
- Thursday, May 2, 2019 - School of Protective & Human Services
- Thursday, May 16, 2019 - School of Protective & Human Services
- Thursday, May 30, 2019 - School of Business
Interested in becoming a firefighter? Check this out!
Interested in being a firefigher? Check out the Fire Explorers program next Wednesday, February 6th during PRIDE. Sign up under Verhagen for Wednesday PRIDE. You will learn about this amazing program. As an explorer you train in gear familiarization, equipment, hydrant use, Engine Operations, crew integrity, and the brotherhood that exists. Several of our current OHS students are doing the program right now. Come hear about the program and what it takes to become a Fire Explorer.
Greater Milwaukee College Workshop
If you enjoyed your previous experience at the workshop, we encourage you to come again in 2019 at Concordia University - Mequon on Sunday, March 3rd.
We have five great speakers giving 12+ presentations on many topics in the college planning process, including:
· ESSAY WRITING: Learn Important Tips on Writing Effective and Competitive College Essays for Applications!
· START SAVING NOW!: Learn How To Potentially Save THOUSANDS On College!
· ACT PREP: How To Improve Your ACT Score!
· COLLEGE SELECTION: Learn What to Look for and How to Compare Schools
· COLLEGE ATHLETICS: Understand the Recruiting Process!
· MAXIMIZE YOUR FINANCIAL AID: Learn How To Get More For College!
· COLLEGE SUCCESS: Learn Study Strategies and How to Increase Academic Success
· PAYING WITHOUT FINANCIAL AID: Learn Money Saving Techniques To Use Even If You Don’t Qualify For Financial Aid!
Our speakers are experts in various fields of college planning, from financial advisers to professional ACT prep coaches to college admission essay writers.
It's only a few months away, we hope to see you there!
Greater Milwaukee College Workshop
Sunday, March 3rd
WALLECA Law Enforcement Opportunity
Interested in a career in law enforcement? Are you a current junior or senior?
Check out this opportunity:
WALLECA is for students who are interested in a career in law enforcement. 50 cadets will be chosen to attend WALLECA.
WALLECA consists of class room instruction and physical training. Some of the classes are Crime Scene Investigation, Computer Crimes, Firearms Training, Ethics, Tactical Response and many more. The physical training portion of the academy is required. The academy instructors are current or retired law enforcement professionals.
WALLECA will be held at the Wisconsin State Patrol Academy at Fort McCoy from June 24 – 28, 2019. The cadets will stay in the academy dormitory. All meals are included. Registration will be Monday, June 24 at 10:00am, dismissal will be Friday, June 28 in the afternoon after the graduation ceremony. Graduating cadets will be able to invite family and friends to attend the graduation ceremony.
There is no cost to the cadet.
Any questions regarding WALLECA can be directed to Sheri Hicks, Programs Coordinator at The American Legion, Department of Wisconsin. Contact information is listed below.
The Wisconsin American Legion will post the application on their website for the 2019 Law Enforcement Career Academy on January 7, 2019 with a deadline of February 26, 2019.
The application will be available on-line at www.wilegion.org. The academy is available to current high school juniors and seniors. The application will need to be printed, completed, signed by a parent/guardian and signed by the student’s school counselor, then mailed or scanned and emailed to The American Legion, Department of Wisconsin. The cadets chosen will be notified via email and US mail in March 2019.
KEEP CHECKING OUR OHS WEBSITE FOR SCHOLARSHIPS:
CLICK ON STUDENT SERVICES TAB:
Click on College & Career
CLICK ON THE SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION TAB ON THE LEFT
FOLLOW US ON TWITTER:
· OHS Student Services @OCONSCHOLARSHIP
Upcoming Scholarships:
Oconomowoc Scholarship Fund due 3/1
Waukesha Deputy Sheriff’s Assn. Scholarship 3/1
Chuck Petersen Scholarship due 3/4
BBB Student of Integrity due 3/9
Lila Draper Burton Scholarship due 3/15
Pewaukee Area Arts Council due 3/15
James Schmitz Rotary Scholarship due 3/22
Jon Derynda Scholarship (majoring in business & attending a WI state school) due 3/29
Oconomowoc Public Utilities & Power Essay Scholarship due 3/31
Lakeland Officials Scholarship 3/31
Other websites to check out:
www.myscholly.com: also has an app
www.raise.me: mini scholarships
www.scholly.com – also has an app
The Team
Admin Assistant
262-560-3115
Krissy Zimmer
Registrar
262-560-3130
Scott Bakkum
School Counselor A-Fe
262-560-3123
Angela Fisher
School Counselor Fi-Kr
262-560-3125
Susan Verhagegen
School Counselor Ks-Ro
262-560-3122
Lauren Black
School Counselor Ru-Z
262-560-3124
Erica Lannan
School Social Worker
262-560-3128
lannane@oasd.org
Brianne Decker
School Psychologist
262-560-3126
Carrie Schultz
AP/IB/GT Coordinator
262-560-3282