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Osbourn Park high school

8909 Euclid Avenue, Manassas, VA 20111

703.365.6500

“Home of the Yellow Jackets” Volume 19 Issue 1 August 2018

Dear Osbourn Park High School Families,

As we gear up for a new school year I am pleased to welcome back our returning families and extend a special welcome to incoming ninth graders and students new to OP.

Thank you to our entire community for a successful 2017-18 school year. Our students’ hard work resulted in OP again being recognized as a School of Excellence by the Prince William County School Board and ranked 16th in Virginia by US News and World Report. Our students excelled on SOL and Advanced Placement exams, and many students represented OPHS at the District, Regional and State levels in athletics and extra-curricular activities.

Exciting news for this school year is the growth in student enrollment at OPHS due to interest in our specialty programs. We’re excited to welcome all our new students for the 2018-19 school year, including those who are attending OP as part of our Biotechnology and Engineering program, Pre-Governor’s School program, and our Automotive Technology and Biomedical Science programs.

A parent’s involvement in a child’s education can be a very positive force. Our goal is to see every student be successful, graduate on time, and transition smoothly according to each student’s goals for life after high school. Your presence and support are welcomed and appreciated at OP - please do not hesitate to contact anyone on our staff at the school. The more that we can partner with you in your child’s education, the more likely we are to meet this goal. Also, please encourage your child to get involved in school life outside the classroom. Students are more likely to be successful when they participate in co- and extracurricular activities. OP has numerous clubs and activities for students - why not get involved?

Our Back to School Night is scheduled for Thursday, September 6. The event will begin at 5:45 pm, with a “Grab and Go” information fair in the gym. The optional information fair will be followed by period 1 classes, which will start promptly at 7:00 pm. I encourage you to attend this event, because it will provide you with the opportunity to learn more information about your child’s classes as well as valuable tips for how to best support him/her throughout the school year. I hope to see you there!

Finally, I am looking forward to the challenges and successes of the upcoming school year. Whether this is your student’s freshman or graduation year at OPHS, I hope the 2018-19 school year will be exciting and fulfilling for you and your student. Thank you for your continued support of our school. I hope to meet you during the year and I look forward to the opportunity to work with your child.

Sincerely,

Neil Beech

BELL SCHEDULE

Regular

Warning Bell 7:24 AM

Period 1 7:30 AM – 8:25 AM

Periods 2 (blue) & 3 (gold) 8:31 AM – 10:08 AM

Periods 4 (blue) & 5 (gold) 10:14 AM – 12:24PM

1st Lunch Shift 10:14 - 10:44 Lunch

10:44 - 12:24 Class

2nd Lunch Shift 10:14 - 10:44 Class

10:49 - 11:16 Lunch

11:21 - 12:24 Class

3rd Lunch Shift 10:14 - 11:16 Class

11:21 - 11:49 Lunch

11:54 - 12:24 Class

4th Lunch Shift 10:14 - 11:49 Class

11:54 - 12:24 Lunch

Periods 6 (blue) & 7 (gold) 12:30 PM – 2:10 PM

Two Hour Delay

Warning Bell 9:24 AM

Period 1 9:30 AM – 10:00 AM

Periods 2 (blue) & 3 (gold) 10:06 AM –10:56AM

Periods 4 (blue) & 5 (gold) 11:02 AM – 1:12 PM

1st Lunch Shift 11:02 - 11:32 Lunch

11:37 - 1:12 Class

2nd Lunch Shift 11:02 - 11:32 Class

11:37 - 12:04 Lunch

12:09 - 1:12 Class

3rd Lunch Shift 11:02 - 12:04 Class

12:09 - 12:37 Lunch

12:42 - 1:12 Class

4th Lunch Shift 11:02 - 12:37 Class

12:42 - 1:12 Lunch

Periods 6 (blue) & 7 (gold) 1:18 PM – 2:10 PM

Interims

Report Cards

FIRST SEMESTER (94 DAYS) First 9 Weeks (48 DAYS) August 28 – September 29/November 3

October 11

November 14

Second 9 Weeks (46 DAYS) November 8 – December 11/January 26

December 19

February 6

SECOND SEMESTER (86 DAYS) Third 9 Weeks (48 DAYS) January 30 – March 2/April 13

March 8

April 9

Fourth 9 Weeks (38 DAYS) April 17 – May 9/June 8

May 17

MS/HS mailed by

June 19

PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY

PUBLIC SCHOOLS

INTERIM AND REPORT CARD

DISTRIBUTION SCHEDULE

2018-2019 SCHOOL YEAR

OPHS NEWS AND INFORMATION

ELECTRONIC DEVICE POLICY Please remember, students at Osbourn Park High School will be allowed to use personal electronic devices in the hallways before school, during class changes, and in the cafeteria during a student’s designated lunch period. Teachers will apply to designate their room as a room in which the use of electronic devices are permitted during class periods for specific educational reasons. In such classrooms, it will be up to the teacher’s discretion when devices may be used. Electronic devices should be powered off and remain out of sight during all other times of the day.

Please encourage the responsible use of technology during the school day with your student throughout the school year. Students who use their electronic devices during times (and/or for reasons) other than specified above will have their electronic device confiscated and turned into the office. Parents will be required to pick up the device every time it is confiscated. Additional violations will result in disciplinary consequences and loss of the electronic device until the consequence has been served.

Further information will be available on our website and provided to students at the beginning of the school year through a form, acknowledging understanding of the policy. If you have any questions or concerns, please call 703-365-6500.

2018 –2019 CODE OF BEHAVIOR

Providing A World-Class Education requires clear responsibilities, expectations, and rules that apply primarily to students, but also guide the behavior of parents, teachers, and school employees. These are addressed in detail in Prince William County Public Schools’ Policy and Administrative manuals, and are summarized in the CODE OF BEHAVIOR (COB). You can download a copy of the Code of Behavior as well as essential forms and information at www.pwcs.edu. Printed copies of the COB are available in English or Spanish upon request at the PWCS Student Services Office and at all school offices.

FREE AND REDUCED PRICE MEALS

Free and reduced price meals are available to students whose households qualify under federal standards. Reduced price is $0.30 for breakfast and $0.40 for lunch.

You can apply for free or reduced price meals online. Complete and submit the application at www.pwcsnutrition.com. If you wish to complete a traditional paper application, you can obtain a copy from your child’s school office or from the School Food and Nutrition Services Office (703.791.7319). You will be notified by US mail or e-mail of your child's status. Until you are notified, you must provide your child with meals or money for meals. If you submitted an online application, you can access your electronic eligibility letter by visiting www.schoollunchstatus.com and entering your confirmation number.

Your child’s application from last year is only good for that school year, plus the first few weeks of this school year through October 09, 2018.

Contact School Food and Nutrition Services at 703.791.7319 or 703.791.8142 with questions, or visit our website, www.pwcsnutrition.com, for more information.

http://www.pwcsnutrition.com

http://www.schoollunchstatus.com

http://www.pwcsnutrition.com


WHO’S MY ADMINISTRATOR?

The administrative team at OPHS is here to help! Listed below is the alpha-administrator break down so that if the need arises, students and parents can contact the appropriate administrator . Also listed are the administrative secretaries and the alphas they work with.

STAYING CONNECTED The following will be available for Parents to access student information about classes, bus locations school and School Division messages:

MyPWCS Mobile App:

Updated with new features, this mobile app gives parents, students and staff easy ways to view school and School Division news, urgent communications and other information on their smart phones. Please download the most current version free on Google Play and the iTunes App Store.

Here Comes the Bus:

This GPS-based tool, available through the MyPWCS app or online, sends users the location of their child’s bus before and after school; confirms the bus’s arrival at the stop or school; and notifications when the bus is a certain distance from home.

InfoCenter:

A second new function labeled “Messages” on the mobile app will let parents and staff members choose how they want to be contacted with school and School Division information.

Find My Bus:

This online service lets parents enter their student’s address and grade level to get assigned bus and neighborhood stop information. Parents can access this service at the following website: https://www.pwcs.edu/cms/One.aspx?portalId=340225&pageId=758526.

Teacher Class Pages:

Class pages will be available to students and parents with up-to-date information, important dates and assignments.

Teacher Initiated Messaging:

Teacher Initiated Messaging will allow parents and teachers to communicate “chat style” through the MyPWCS app. This function will be introduced simultaneously with the InfoCenter after the start of the school year.

Mrs. Shelley

Legall-Brickey,

Assistant Principal

A-COF

Mrs. Lindsey Walton,

Assistant Principal

COG-HARM

Mrs. Kenyetta

Wilson-Keys,

Assistant Principal

HARN-MER

Mr. Ben Henken,

Assistant Principal

MES-ROS

Mrs. Artise Gill,

Assistant Principal

ROT-Z

Mrs. Janet Jamison

Administrative Secretary

A-GARC

Mrs. Wendy Miehm


GARD-OP

Ms. Jaelly Martinez


OR-Z


Osbourn Park High School 2018-19

Student Parking

WE WILL NOT BE ASSIGNING PARKING SPACES FOR STUDENTS THIS YEAR. THE FIRST 116 PARKING PASSES SOLD WILL BE ASSIGNED TO THE BLUE LOT (FORMALLY KNOWN AS THE SENIOR LOT). THE REMAINING PASSES WILL BE ASSIGNED TO THE

YELLOW LOT (FORMALLY KNOWN AS THE JUNIOR LOT). Parking passes will be pre-sold to SENIORS ONLY on Thursday August 23

rd from 1pm-

3pm. The first day of school (Aug. 27th

) will also be designated for SENIORS ONLY. Underclassman parking pass sales will begin on August 28

th.

Once school begins, completed applications and fees should be dropped off to Mrs. Hackett in the Main Office. Parking Permits will be available for pick up during lunches in the Security Office and in the Main Office after school. At dismissal students must follow directions and form a single line of traffic to exit the parking lot. Traffic cones will be placed to block exits and to maintain a safe traffic flow. If students are found parking illegally (including parking decals not displayed, vehicles not registered and parking in Staff Parking lot) the following consequences will occur: 1

st Offense- A BRIGHT ORANGE warning sticker will be placed on the driver’s side window and

the license plate will be documented in a database. 2

nd Offense- A warning sticker will be placed on the vehicle, a disciplinary referral will be written

and the parking violator will be assigned school consequences. Parents will receive phone notification and/or written correspondence of offense and consequence. 3

rd Offense- A warning sticker will be placed on the vehicle, disciplinary referral will be written

and the parking violator will be assigned elevated school consequences from first offense. Parents will receive phone notification and/or written correspondence of offense and consequence. 4

th Offense- Violators vehicle will be towed at the owner’s expense

*PARENTS please make sure that your student has read and understands the Rules Regarding Student Driving, Parking and Use of Vehicles located at the bottom of the Student Parking Permit Application before signing.

On Monday, September 10thth

Permit Parking Rules Will Be Enforced

Speed limit on school grounds at 10 mph

OPT OUT OF RELEASE OF DIRECTORY INFORMATION Directory information includes, but is not limited to, the following data:

1. Name of student in attendance or no longer in attendance;

2. Address, including electronic address;

3. Date and place of birth;

4. Telephone listing;

5. Dates of attendance;

6. Participation in officially recognized activities and sports;

7. Height and weight, if member of athletic team;

8. Degrees and awards received;

9. Other similar information; and

10. Photograph(s) or video depicting students, whether hard-copy or electronic.

Unless a parent asks for non-disclosure, the school will honor requests for directory information if the principal or designee believes the release of information is in the best interest of the stu-dent(s), school, and the School Division. The School Division guidelines can be found in Regula-tion 790-4 on the Prince William County Public School web site.

SPECIALTY PROGRAM NEWS

We would like to welcome all of our Biotechnology & Engineering, Pre-Governor’s School, Project Lead the Way Biomedical Sciences, and Automotive Technology students to their respective programs. We are incredibly excited for the upcoming school year and all of the opportunities we will be able to share with you through our various specialty programs. We are excited to have our third cohort of Pre-Governor’s School students starting with us this school year. Our Biotechnology & Engineering program promises to continue to be filled with exceptional students doing exciting things with science and engineering. Our Project Lead the Way programs are continuing to expand their course offerings with the addition of Biomedical Innovations this school year. Finally, our Automotive Technology program continues to thrive and prepare students for entry into the automotive field with skills and certifications which make those students highly marketable to local automotive repair businesses.We will meet with groups of students in our specialty programs through September. These sessions will communicate program expectations and will answer many of the questions students may still have about their program. More information will be available on the program websites.

YEARBOOK NEWS EARLY BIRD YEARBOOK SPECIAL!!!! Get your 2018-19 yearbook at the LOWEST price of the year— $65.00! The special is available NOW and will run through October 31st. Supplies are limited, so visit https://tinyurl.com/buyopybk to pre-order your yearbook today! Questions? Contact Dianne Demastrie at [email protected].

CLUBS, DEPARTMENTS, AND ACTIVITIES

https://tinyurl.com/buyopybk


OPT OUT OF RELEASE OF DIRECTORY INFORMATION FORMS

Please sign only if you do not wish such directory information on your student to be released to educational institutions, scholarship providers, prospective employers, or to the media and elected public officials.

Upon receipt of this request, please do not release such directory information on:

____________________________________________________________________________

(Print student’s name) Last First Middle Grade

_______________________________________ _______________________

Parent’s Signature Date

If you desire to make an exception, please list the organization to which the school or School Division may release directory information: ____________________________________________________________________________

Please sign only if you do not wish photograph(s) or video of your student to be released to educational institutions, scholarship providers, the media, or sports or curriculum related or-ganizations.

Upon receipt of this request, please do not release or use such photographs or video depict-ing:

____________________________________________________________________________


________________________________ ___________________________


If you desire to make an exception, please list the organization to which the school or School Division may release photographs or video:

_________________________________________________________

Please sign only if you do not wish your student’s name, address, and telephone listing to be released to military recruiters.

___________________________________________________________________________


________________________________ ___________________________


Your signature means that the student’s information will not be released to a military recruiter without prior written parental consent.

OPHS SCHOOL COUNSELING NEWS & VIEWS

NEWS & VIEWS FROM SCHOOL COUNSELING The School Counseling Department of Osbourn Park High School welcomes you to the 2018 – 2019 school year. Use the expertise and talents of your counselor to help make it an exciting and rewarding year with adventures galore. The School Counseling Staff is ready to assist you in reaching your goals.

Ms. Pamela Gardner Director

Mrs. Maureen Andrada A-Ca

Mrs. Suzanne Salvo Cb-Ga

Mrs. Shronda Peake Gb-K

Mrs. Keisha Mercer L-Or

Ms. Courtney Jaeger Os-Sa

Ms. Erin Fondren Sb-Z

Mrs. Melissa Bach Pre-Governor’s & Governor School A-Z

Mrs. Toni Gibson Registrar

Ms. Jennifer Nelson Secretary

Mrs. Alicia Halter Secretary

Mrs. Marie Emery Testing Coordinator

Mrs. Brenda Miller-Dorick School Nurse

Mrs. Tami Walrabenstein Clinic Assistant

Mr. Stanley Urbaniak School Psychologist

Mrs. Christina Cortez School Social Worker

Ms. Laura Inesta Attendance Officer

Ms. Heather Lontos Transition Specialist

Circle these important events on your calendar:

• Senior Information Night, Tuesday August 21, 2018, 5:30 - 7:30 pm

• The first day of classes: Monday, August 27, 2018

• “Back to School” Night: Thursday, September 6, 2018

• College Night at Stonewall Jackson: Monday, September 24, 2018, 6 - 8 pm

• Touch Base: Monday, October 8, 2018, 7:30-9:30 am

• College Night at Potomac HS: Thursday, October 11, 2018, 6 - 8 pm

• Prince William County Virtual High School (Fall Session) – Classes begin September 5th, 2018. Registration August 15th—September 3rd, 2018

Fee $450 Registration on-line: www.pwcs.edu/pwcsvirtualhs

• Financial Aid Workshop (for seniors and their parents): TBD

• Financial Aid Workshop (for juniors and their parents): TBD

Helpful hints for all grade levels:

Seniors:

• Begin your post high school plans NOW. Apply online to the college(s) of your choice to open your file.

• Plan your 2018-2019 college admissions testing (SAT I, II and ACT) so that you can complete your testing no later than January 2019. You may register online NOW!

• Plan college visits and other events such as college night and fairs. • Attend the Financial Aid Workshop (TBD), to learn how to apply for financial aid online (FAFSA). • The Money Tree is our in-house source of scholarship information for seniors. This is a weekly

publication (Friday) that may be obtained in the School Counseling Office. The Money Tree advertises a variety of scholarship opportunities for seniors (national, state, and local). The ap-plications for these scholarships are available in the School Counseling Lobby. In some cases the application is returned your school counselor for processing by the OPHS Scholarship Commit-tee. In other cases, the student mails the application directly to the sponsor. In addition to The Money Tree, there are numerous free sources of scholarship information, including col-legeboard.com; fastweb.com; meritaid.com; and cappex.com/scholarships.

Juniors and Sophomores:

• Take the Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test (PSAT) on Wednesday, October 17, 2018 at OP, No Cost

• Attend College Night at Stonewall Jackson HS on September 24th, 2018 from 6—8 pm, or Potomac HS on October 11th, 2018 from 6– 8 pm.

Freshmen:

• Become involved with a school activity/club.

Topics of Interest to OP students and their parents:

• Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test (PSAT) Wednesday, October 17, 2018

• College Admissions Testing - 2018—2019

• SAT I – August 25th,October 6th, November 3rd, December 1st, March 9th, May 4th

• SAT II – October 6th, November 3rd, December 1st, May 4th, June 1st

• ACT – September 8th, October 27th, December 8th, February 9th, April 13th, June 8th

• AP Exam Registration: February 27, 2019

• AP Exams: May 6—17, 2019

Additional avenues for information/help available in the OP community include:

The College Place – A career/college/scholarship source located at 13895 Hedgewood Drive,

Suite 225, Woodbridge, VA 22193. (www.thecollegeplace.com)

OPHS SCHOOL COUNSELING NEWS & VIEWS

SCHOOL COUNSELING OFFICE NEWS AND VIEWS

HIGH SCHOOL GUIDANCE AND COUNSELING SERVICES

Parental Notification Per Regulation 651-1

PURPOSE

The purpose of the guidance and counseling program at the high school level is to enhance aca-demic achievement of students. The program focuses on career/educational development for all students. It involves the student acquisition of skills necessary to: engage in life-long learning; become aware of life/career choices; and prepare for the world of work. All aspects of the pro-gram are complementary to the efforts of parents, school staff, and the community.

DESCRIPTION

Counseling

School counseling involves individual and group contacts over a period of time. The counselor helps students to develop realistic concepts of themselves, to become aware of educational and occupational opportunities, and to integrate their understanding of self and opportunities in making informed decisions. A student will meet with the counselor when he/she requests counseling; parents/teachers, administrators and other school staff members refer to the student; and/or the counselor initiates contact.

Guidance

Guidance involves assistance to students in developing career/educational goals that focus on self-understanding, interpersonal skills, decision-making, occupational information, education and training, economic awareness, and employability. Student achievement in these areas is a total school responsibility involving counselors, teachers, administrators, and support personnel. At the high school level skill development focuses on the following stage:

Career/Educational Preparation Stage (Grades 9-12) – The period of preparation is fo cused on reinforcing students sense of personal worth and uniqueness, and on develop ing attitudes and skills that will culminate in a post-secondary career and educational choices.

Materials Review

Materials used with students in the Guidance and Counseling Program are available for parent review and comment by making arrangements with the school counselor.

PARENTAL CONSENT FOR STUDENT PARTICIPATION

Opt-out

Parents have the option to withdraw their child(ren) from all or any portion of the guidance and counseling program by directing their opt-out request in writing to the school principal. This request will be filed in Part I of the students’ educational records and staff will be advised of student non-participation. Opt-out requests will not transfer from school to school. Parents will need to initiate an opt-out request each time a student changes schools.


The opt-out provision excludes any short duration personal/social counseling which is needed to: maintain order, discipline or a productive learning environment; respond to a crisis situation where there exists an immediate threat to the health and safety of the student or others; or follow-up to determine progress with a student who has previously participated in formal individual or group counseling.

Opt-in

Parental consent will be obtained before students participate in a planned program of counseling. This opt-in procedure applies to individual counseling that is conducted on a continuing basis as well as group counseling.

Individual Counseling – Parental permission will be obtained when it has been determined that a student would benefit from meeting with the counselor on a continuing basis to address an issue that is impeding a student’s progress in school. Individual counseling sessions conducted by a school counselor will not supplant on-going counseling which the family has arranged outside the school setting.

Group Counseling – Those personal/social counseling sessions that involve regular meet-ings with a group of students for a designated time period require written parental permission.

Exception To Informed Parental Consent – A child may be included in personal social coun-seling without parental consent when the guidance counselor and the principal of each school have certified in writing that a good faith effort, involving at least one telephone call and one letter mailed to the parents, has been made to contact the student’s parents and that no response has been received.

COUNSELING TECHNIQUES

The use of counseling techniques which are beyond the scope of the professional certification or training of counselors and that are normally employed in medical or clinical settings and focus on mental illness or psychopathology is strictly prohibited.

CONFIDENTIALITY

Counselors and other school staff may be of help to students who need an adult with whom to dis-cuss certain personal concerns. Students and parents should be aware, however, that some infor-mation discussed by students may not be treated as confidential. As explained in Regulation 651-2, no teacher, counselor, administrator or other school staff member has an unlimited right to con-fidentiality. In order to understand the limits of confidentiality, students and parents should talk with a school counselor and/or ask to see a copy of Regulation 651-2.

MAINTENANCE OF PERSONAL/SOCIAL COUNSELING INFORMATION AND RECORDS

If maintained, information and records of personal/social counseling shall be kept confidential and separate from a student’s educational records and not disclosed to third parties without prior pa-rental consent or as otherwise provided by law.


SOS PROGRAM AT OPHS Prince William County Public Schools desires that all freshmen have the opportunity to par-ticipate in the SOS (Signs of Suicide) Prevention Program. Osbourn Park High School will be offering the program, facilitated by the school Social Worker, through English 9 classes with the assistance of the School Counseling Department. The SOS Program helps stu-dents recognize the symptoms of depression. It explains that depression is treatable and that suicide is preventable. During the video and discussion time, students are informed that they can help themselves and their friends by talking to a responsible adult about their concerns. Please notify the School Counseling Department if you do not want your student to participate in this important prevention program.

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If you do NOT wish your child to participate in SOS: Signs of Suicide prevention training, please notify the school psychologist or school social worker in writing immediately. You may use the following slip:

I, the undersigned parent/guardian do NOT give permission for my child to be screened for depression via the screening program: Signs of Suicide (SOS) Prevention Program which will take place during the 2018/2019 school year.

______________________________________________ __________

Name of Student who will NOT participate (please print) Date

__________________________________

Signature of Parent/Guardian

SENIOR PORTRAITS FOR CLASS OF 2019 The yearbook at our school is digitally created. All of the senior portraits come on one DVD which is interfaced with the publishing software. Therefore, seniors need to be photo-graphed by the vendor on contract with our school, Victor O’Neil Studios. Also, all students will need a Student ID, which is printed and provided to students at their appointment.

Victor O’Neil Studios has sent appointment cards to all students classified as rising seniors. If you missed your photo appointment over the summer, don’t worry. They will be at the school again September 21th, 24th and October 11 for make-up sessions. Please call them if you did not receive an appointment card at 703.532.0013.

Only the yearbook and Student ID pose needs to be taken by Victor O’Neil Studios, and there is no sitting fee and no purchase is required. Senior parents can have portraits taken and can purchase from any vendor they choose.


OSBOURN PARK HIGH SCHOOL

Year at-a-Glance 2018-2019 School Year

Senior Information Night August 21, 2018 @ 7:00 pm

Freshmen Festival August 23, 2018

1st Day of School August 27, 2018

Labor Day Holiday September 3, 2018

Back to School Night September 6, 2018 @ 7:00 pm

Signs of Suicide Prevention Program TBD

Senior Interviews September 17 – September 28, 2018 through

English classes

Senior Portraits Make-up Session September 21 & 24 – Senior Lounge (After School)

College Night

Stonewall Jackson High School September 24, 2018 (6-8:00 pm)

Potomac High School October 11, 2018 (6-8:00 pm)

Underclassmen Portraits September 10-11, 208 – Auditorium (School Day)

Ninth Grade Classroom Visits TBD

Touch Base Conferences October 8, 2018 (7:30-9:30 am)

Division wide Professional Learning Day October 8, 2018 (No School for Students)

Students Receive Interim Period 1 Grades October 11, 2018

Homecoming October 12-13, 2018

Final Senior Portrait Make-up Session October 11 - (After School)

PSAT October 17, 2018

Underclassmen Portraits Make-up Session October 17 – Auditorium (School Day)

Blood Drive November 1, 2018

Academic Awards Program November 7, 2018 (6:30 pm)

End of 1st Grading Period November 2, 2018

Teacher Professional Development/Workday November 5, 2018 (No School for Students)

Teacher Professional Development/Workday November 6, 2018 (No School for Students)

Veteran’s Day Holiday November 12, 2018


Students Receive Marking Period 1Report Cards November 14, 2018

ASVAB Testing TBD

Thanksgiving Break November 21-23, 2018

Financial Aid Workshop TBD

Students Receive Interim Period 2 Grades December 19, 2018

Winter Break for Students/Teachers December 21-31, 2018; January 1, 2019

School Reopens January 2, 2019

Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday January 21, 2019

End of 2nd Grading Period January 25, 2019

End of 1st Semester January 25, 2019

Teacher Workday January 28, 2019 (No School for Students)

Specialty Program Applications Due February 1, 2019

Students Receive Mkg Period 2/Sem 1 Grades February 6, 2019

Touch Base Conferences February 11, 2018

President’s Day Holiday February 18, 2019

Students Receive Interim Period 3 Grades March 8, 2019

End of Third Grading Period March 29, 2019

Teacher Workday April 1, 2019 (No School for Students)

Students Receive Marking Period 3 Grades April 9, 2019

Spring Break for Students/Teachers April 15-19, 2019

End of Third Grading Period March 29, 2019

Prom April 13, 2019

Teacher Workday April 16, 2018 (No School for All Students)

Advanced Placement (AP) Testing May 6 – 17, 2018

Students Receive Interim Period 4 Grades May 17, 2019

Memorial Day Holiday May 27, 2019

Graduation June 1, 2019

Last Day of School for Students June 11, 2019

End of the Fourth Grading Period June 11, 2019

End of Second Semester June 11, 2019

Final Report Cards Mailed Home By June 11, 2019

Teacher Professional Development/Workday June 12-13, 2019

Concussion Training See www.pwcs.edu website for date

http://www.pwcs.edu


ATTENDANCE PROCEDURES

Early Dismissals

All Early Dismissals will be coordinated through the alpha secretaries. Students should turn in a note from a parent/legal guardian to the appropriate alpha secretary prior to school starting each morning. Students are not permitted to leave school without gain-ing proper approval from school staff. A disciplinary referral will be assigned to students who do not follow check out procedures.

Absence

We request that students bring in an absence note within 2 days of the ab-sence. Notes should be turned into the appropriate alpha secretary according to the chart below. After 2 days, administrative review/approval will be required to change an absence to excused.

Tardy

Students arriving after 7:30 a.m. should go to the appropriate administrative secretary. A written note from a parent is required to excuse a tardy. If a note is not pro-vided the day of the tardy, the tardy will be considered unexcused. Students have 2 days to bring a note to change the tardy to excused. Missing a ride or a bus, car trouble and oversleeping will be marked as unexcused tardies.

What should be provided on a note (Absence, Early Dismissal or Tardy)?

Please print clearly the following information:

Date of Tardy, Dismissal or Absence; Student name; Reason; Parent signature; and Phone number (s) to reach a parent to verify.

Attendance Chart

Last Name Begins with Office Location Who can help

A - GARC Satellite Office Mrs. Jamison

GARD—OP Main Office Mrs. Miehm

OR—Z Main Office Ms. Martinez

NEWS FROM THE OPHS LIBRARY

The library at Osbourn Park is excited to start a new year for everyone. We have many activities already planned such as author visits, programs, fundraisers, and collaborative instruction with all the teachers and staff at OPHS. Our goal for this year is to be the best asset to students, staff, and parents to and increase our resources for an ever-increasing diverse population. The main focus this year is to em-brace the ideas of "We Need Diverse Books" (WNDB) found at https://diversebooks.org/. To start out this endeavor, Jen Coleman and Rheetha Lawlor, the librarians, went to an institute where Ellen Oh, the co-founder of WNDB was the guest speaker. We were impressed by her message of literacy and the need to reach every person we encounter on all the levels of reading and interests. She will also be visiting our school on October 11, as well as then traveling to Stonewall Middle School to give a presentation there as well. Ecstatic doesn't even begin to express how we feel about this upcoming event.

In addition to the author event, we also encourage students and their teachers to stop by to check out books. We are constantly increasing our collection, so if you have any suggestions, please do not hesi-tate to contact us through the main office. We will be having some contests to encourage independent reading throughout the year, so please check out our website to keep abreast of those contests. The big-gest one will be to read at least four out of the ten Virginia Readers' Choice books, found at https://www.vsra.org/2018-2019-high-school-list. We will also be having a contest between classes to encourage independent reading that will be announced after the Winter Holidays.

Our facilities are also being updated with new collaboration areas. This amazing opportunity allows students to learn to work together on projects and assignments with an up to date technological frame-work. We will be happy to show students how to use the area at any time.

A fantastic way to be involved with the library is to visit us during our book fairs. We will have a Barnes and Noble book fair the first Saturday of December. What a great way to find presents for friends and family. Just mention OPHS and we will receive a certain percentage from every sale. And feel free to stop by Cold Stone Creamery next door after your B&N selection to also support OPHS. We will also have a traditional book fair in the Spring, dates to be announced. There will be more opportu-nities which are still in the works, but please keep our website bookmarked for any new events through OPHS or through our close working relationship with the public library.

Our plate is full with library sponsored clubs. Of course, the Book Club will be meeting every 2nd and 4th Thursday of every month. Our first meeting will be on September 20th to discuss Serpent King by Jeff Zentner, which also happens to be one of the Virginia Readers' Choice books. We always have snacks to make sure the students don't go home hungry. For those Jun-iors and Seniors, there will be opportunities to earn cords for graduation which we will discuss at the first meeting. Please check to make sure there are after school buses on this date. Another club that we will be starting is the Fiber Arts Club, which is our quirky way of saying a knitting/crocheting club. This is for be-ginners as well as those advanced. Stop by the booth at Freshman Orientation for details of when and where we will meet. Lastly, we have an un-official game club which needs a president. If any student out there wants to get this club running, please come by the library to discuss it with Mrs. Coleman or Mrs. Lawlor. The Apple Student Run Credit Union is also sponsored by the library. This is an opportunity for all students to have an amazing interest rate for savings or checking accounts, and we have a branch run by students during all lunches for deposits and withdrawals. Please stop by the library to pick up a teller application and details and/or an account application. There are many benefits to open-ing an account at the school which are not given at actual branches.

Lastly, the housekeeping. We are open from 7:00-3:30 every Monday-Thursday, and 7:00-2:15 on Friday. Every morning we will offer coffee from 7:00-7:25 for $1.00, plus any extra cost for flavors. If any students would like to be Baristas, we would love to have you. You will be paid in coffee. We allow food in the library (with the exception of cafeteria food) so students have every opportunity to study or meet in groups. We just ask for obvious reasons not to eat by the computers. We offer printing (policies are post-ed at each computer) in both black and white and color. Students are allowed to cross through the library except during lunches to respect the classes in session during lunch. Book check outs are generally 3 at a time for 3 weeks, with .10 fine per day. If you would like a library card to the public library, we have ap-plications that we will be able to turn in for you and then give the card to the student's English teacher.

Thank you for your continued support and interest in the library. Mrs. Coleman, Mrs. Lawlor, and Ms. Nilsen can't wait to see our returning students and to meet the new Jackets!

CLUBS, DEPARTMENTS, AND ACTIVITIES CLUBS, DEPARTMENTS, AND ACTIVITIES

https://diversebooks.org/

https://www.vsra.org/2018-2019-high-school-list

https://www.vsra.org/2018-2019-high-school-list


IT’S NEVER TOO EARLY TO START PLANNING; COLLEGE FAIRS

SET FOR SEPTEMBER 25 AND OCTOBER 12

All seniors and juniors, and their parents, are strongly encouraged to attend one of the college fairs scheduled this fall to explore post-graduation options. Representatives from various colleges, universities, technical schools, and the military will attend.

The Western Prince William County Regional College Fair will be held at Stonewell Jack-son High School, located at 8820 Rixlew Ln in Manassas, on Monday, September 24 from 6–8 p.m.

The Eastern Prince William County Regional College Fair will be held on Thursday, October 11 from 6–8 p.m. at Potomac High School, 3401 Panther Pride Dr., Woodbridge.

ENROLLMENT FOR OPTIONAL STUDENT ACCIDENT INSURANCE STARTS JULY 1

Many parents without insurance coverage worry about protecting their children in the event of an illness or injury. Optional student accident insurance is an inexpensive way to provide medical coverage in such events. Student accident insurance is not just for those without health insurance. Optional student accident insurance is a secondary level of coverage for those students who are already covered under a parent or guardi-an’s primary insurance plan. In such cases, optional student accident insurance may cov-er expenses not paid for by the primary insurance plan such as co-pays and other out-of-pocket expenses.

Student accident insurance is available for purchase at a group rate with two plans of-fered through the School Division for the 2018-2019 school year. Enrollment for both plans begins on or after July 1.

Markel Insurance has a $75,000 maximum coverage limit. For more information or to enroll in the plan offered by Markel Insurance, call 877.444.5014 or visit http://markel.sevencorners.com. VML Insurance Programs costs less and has a $25,000 maximum coverage limit. For more information or to enroll in the plan offered by VML Insurance Programs, call 800.727.7642 or visit https://www.k12specialmarkets.com.

PWCS does not provide accident coverage for students but offers the optional insurance for purchase from external companies as a way to help parents recover medical costs.

http://markel.sevencorners.com/

https://www.k12specialmarkets.com/


CLINIC CORNER Welcome Back! I hope everyone has had a restful summer. As we are eager to begin another school year, I would like to remind parents and students of a few important items: * Medications: Based on PWCS Code of Behavior, students are NOT permitted to carry medications while in school. The only exceptions are inhalers for asthma and Epi pens (if we have the asthma action plan and the allergy action plan completed and signed by both physician and parent). All over-the–counter and prescription medications must be kept in the clinic. Any student found with these medications in their possession will be placed in the disciplinary process, as outlined in the PWCS Code of Behavior. Students who would like to have over-the-counter medications available in the clinic or need to take a prescription medication, must submit the medication form (signed by parent). The medication container must be new, unopened and small in size. Clinic space is limited and we cannot store large medication bottles. All forms can be found on the OPHS web site under the health clinic link. * Immunizations: Immunizations must be complete and up-to-date. This is a requirement from the Commonwealth of Virginia. Students without up-to-date immunizations will not be permitted to remain in school. * Illness During School Hours: We understand that your student may occasionally become ill enough to warrant dismissal from school. If this is the case, please encourage your student to come to the clinic to be evaluated and to call home from the clinic phone. When an ill stu-dent uses their cell phones to call home it leads to a lot of confusion during pickup. We also ask that your student be picked up within one hour from the time that we contact you. The clinic is small and cannot accommodate keeping sick students for any great length of time. * Student with a Chronic Illness: Any student who has a chronic illness (i.e. diabetes, asthma, allergies, etc.) must have a completed health treatment plan on file in the clinic. If your student had a health treatment on file last year, you must obtain a new plan for this school year. All health treatment plans expire at the end of each school year. Having a health treatment plan in place, provides the school with directed medical information in delivering medical care to the student. If we have no completed health treatment plan available to us, then the school’s only option is to call 911. * Clinic/Medical Information: I invite you to visit the Clinic’s web page on the OPHS web site. Click on the tab labeled “Parents” and then under Health & Safety click on “School Clinic.” If you click on the links on the left, you will find all the health treatment plans, medica-tion authorization forms and the health regulation listed. This page is kept updated with the latest health news and web links. * Nutrition/Sleep: I find that many of the students are not eating breakfast and/or lunch, some have even passed out from not eating properly. Please stress to your student that their bodies and minds require fuel to tackle their busy days. Research has shown that students who eat breakfast and sleep at least 8 hours/night perform better in school and decrease their chance of being overweight as an adult. Nothing beats a well-balanced breakfast and 7-8 hours of sleep/night to give you a great start to your day! I am happy to address any of your concerns. Please feel free to contact me at 703.365.6500 or by e-mail at [email protected]. Clinic hours are 7:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. Looking forward to a wonderful and healthy school year! Mrs. Dorick, MSN, RN, School Nurse Tami Walrabenstein, Clinic Attendant

mailto:[email protected]


OPHS Band Boosters...Making a Difference in Music!

Who We Are We are parents, guardians, and friends who support the Osbourn Park High School Band Program. Through arts advocacy, teamwork,

and financial support, we aid all Band and Guitar students at OPHS. If your student is enrolled in a class, club, or ensemble with Mr.

Kuchan, whether that is band, percussion, or guitar, then our efforts help you!

What We Do Our top priority is raising funds to help all students who are passionate about

music. Last year’s fundraising efforts allowed us to invest back into the school

with the following:

Instrument Rental Grants & College Scholarships

County and District Audition fees

Classroom Supplies: Tuners, Guitar Strings, Guitar Picks, Valve Oil, Reeds,

Mouthpieces, Repair Kits, Sheet Music

Marching Band Instruments: Snare Accessories, Drumline Harnesses, Color

Guard Flags & Rifles

Concert Band Instruments: Snare Drum, Mallet Sticks

Performance Opportunities: King’s Dominion Day

Host PWCS All-County Band Event

Some parents help with fundraising, others dedicate their skills and passions to help in other ways. From chaperoning trips to King’s

Dominion, collaborating with local businesses, moving equipment at football games, posting on social media, to cooking for large events,

our booster parents find what they love doing and enjoy having a hand in our students’ success.

How You Can Help

Join Us. Our organization currently supports approximately 180 students every year, and we need more parents to keep growing!

Open meetings run 7:00 - 8:00 PM every first Tuesday of the month in the Band Room.

We currently need parents who are passionate about sewing, photography, and social media. Many hands make easy work!

If you cannot donate time, please consider supporting the arts and music by making a tax deductible contribution to OPHS Band

Boosters, a 501(c)3 organization.

Want to get involved or learn more about the OPHS Band Boosters?

Contact us at [email protected]

Visit our website at www.op-pa.org/bandboosters

mailto:[email protected]

http://www.op-pa.org/bandboosters


DRIVER EDUCATION NEWS

The Driver Education Program will start driving sessions after school on September 5th

from 2:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m. The first session is exclusively for 11th and 12th grade stu-

dents who have completed classroom driver education and have a permit with 10 plus

hours of driving practice. Sophomores are eligible for after school driver education once

they have completed 3 weeks of classroom instruction with a passing grade, have a per-

mit, and completed at least 10 hours of driving practice with a parent or guardian. Ses-

sions will be held throughout the school year as well as summer school.

The driving session includes 2 days of range and 5 days of road. These days should be

consecutive in relation to available dates.

Enroll online at https://www-pwcsdrivered-com.is.desdriven.com/

Recent studies are showing a decline in the number of young drivers wearing a safety

belt. Please remember to buckle up before driving down the road.

GAY/STRAIGHT ALLIANCE

Come join OP’s Gay-Straight Alliance for a fun way to get involved in trying to spread the mes-

sage of acceptance and diversity in our school. Stop by Mrs. Beardsley’s room, 2084, for more

information.

https://www-pwcsdrivered-com.is.desdriven.com/


OP FOOTBALL

Our first football game is Friday, August 31st at 7:00 PM. OPHS will play Forest Park High School here at OP. Please come out and support our team for the start of their season! Tickets are $6.00. Go Jackets!

YELLOW JACKET ATHLETICS NEWS

Welcome to the 2018/19 school year at Osbourn Park High School! If you have a student interest-ed in our Sports Programs please make note of the following items.

*Your student must have a current physical on file dated after May 1, 2018 prior to participation in any sports.

*Your student must have a current High School concussion training completed prior to participa-tion in any sports.

*Please consider purchasing our “All Sports Pass” for the 2018/19 school year. This is a fantastic value for you and your family. It encourages student support of their sports teams throughout the year and provides much needed financial support for the athletic program. See application and details below.

**We Have A New Athletic Website**

*Please visit our athletic web page frequently (www.opjackets.org) and sign up for “Notify Me”! Once you have an account, you will receive important announcements within the depart-ment, along with adjustments to sports schedules, including cancellations and time changes. We are also asking that you Pre-Register your athlete with the “Pre-Registration Link” provided under Quick Links.

Become a Yellow Jacket Volunteer with the Athletic Boosters Club:

As a Booster Member I would like to:

______ Help with concessions

______ Assist with Public Relations

______ Assist with grant writing

______Make a business or private donation

______ Assist with fundraising events (i.e. Raffles, Silent Auction/Bingo Night)

______ Help with field maintenance or other minor construction

______ Other: ______________________________________

Name: ______________________________________

Phone: ( C ) __________________________________ ( H ) _______________________________

Email: _______________________________________

Student(s): _______________________________________________ Grade(s): __________________

Affiliated Sport(s): ____________________________________________________________________

Please Return to the Osbourn Park Athletic Boosters Club ATTN: Membership, OPHS Main Office

Sign up for announcements regarding sports; cancella-tions; reschedules; location

changes, time changes

Don’t miss out on important

notices regarding

game changes, concussion

training, upcoming

meetings and Sport Awards Ceremonies

Choose only the sports you want information on

Game schedules for all Yellow Jack-et Teams is availa-ble at the click of a button!

Link to important athletic forms such as the required VHSL Athletic Physical Form and the application form for purchasing your OP ALL SPORTS PASS

Find out scores from the previous day

Link to the OPHS Athletic

Boosters Club Webpage where

you can shop for OP Spiritwear

and find out information

regarding meetings, and annual

fundraisers including the

popular Annual Silent Auction

held each Spring

GO JACKETS!

Athletics Webpage WWW.YELLOWJACKETATHLETICS.ORG

OPHS ALL SPORTS PASS APPLICATION THIS YEAR ALL SPORTS PASSES ARE AN EVEN BETTER VALUE FOR YOU!

AS WE ARE NOW A MEMBER OF CEDAR RUN CONFERENCE 8, TICKET PRICES TO ALL ATHLETIC EVENTS WILL BE $6 PER PERSON, HOWEVER, THE PRICE OF SPORTS PASSES HAS REMAINED

THE SAME AS LAST YEAR! EVEN MORE SAVINGS FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY!! By purchasing family and individual passes, you are providing much needed financial support for the athletic program. The All Sports

Passes will admit the holder to all regular-season*** home athletic contests for the entire school year. ***Please be aware that these passes are not valid for Conference, Regional, or State tournament games regardless of where the game is played. JACKET CLUB Families or individuals can join the Jacket Club for a contribution of $250 or more. Listed below are the benefits of being a member of the Jacket Club:

• Each member and their immediate family (UP TO SIX MEMBERS*) will receive a pass to all regular-season home athletic events.

*(each additional pass beyond 6 is $10)

(Passes are not valid for Conference, Regional, or State tournament games regardless of where the

game is played.)

• A special gift from the Athletic Booster Club

• Reserved Parking at all home Varsity football games

FAMILY PASS (Best value for families)

Family passes may be purchased for a cost of $175. Each member of the immediate family (UP TO SIX MEMBERS*) will receive a pass that will admit them to all regular-season home contests. *(each additional pass beyond 6 is $10)


game is played.) INDIVIDUAL ADULT PASS The cost of an individual adult pass is $70. The pass will admit the holder to all regular-season home contests.


game is played.) STUDENT PASS The cost of a student pass is $50 and will admit the holder to all regular-season home contests.


game is played.) Passes may be purchased by mail (8909 Euclid Ave. Manassas, VA 20111) or in person at the Activities Direc-tor’s office after 8/15. Please complete the application form below and return, along with your payment. (cash, check payable to OPHS or credit card receipt from Ticket Leap.com)

OPHS ALL SPORTS PASS APPLICATION PLEASE PRINT AND FILL OUT FORM COMPLETELY

_____ I would like to join the Jacket Club ($250 or More) PLEASE LIST ALL FAMILY MEMBERS BELOW

_____ I would like to order a Family Pass ($175) PLEASE LIST ALL FAMILY MEMBERS BELOW

PARENT NAME_____________________________________________ PARENT NAME__________________________________

CHILD NAME_______________________________________________ CHILD NAME___________________________________

CHILD NAME_______________________________________________ CHILD NAME___________________________________

_____ I would like to order an Individual Pass ($70) NAME_________________________________________________

_____ I would like to order a Student Pass ($50) NAME_________________________________________________

ADDRESS___________________________________________CITY/STATE/ZIP___________________________

HOME PHONE_______________________________

***THERE IS A $5.00 CHARGE FOR REPLACEMENT OF LOST OR STOLEN CARDS

School Board Babur B. Lateef, M.D.

Interim Chairman At-Large

Mrs. Lillie G. Jessie

Vice Chairman

Occoquan District

Mr. William J. Deutsch Mr. Gil Trenum

Coles District Brentsville District

Ms. Diane L. Raulston Mr. Justin David Wilk

Neabsco District Potomac District

Mrs. Alyson A. Satterwhite Ms. Loree Y. Williams

Gainesville District Woodbridge District

Mr. Sasan Faraj, Student Representative

Superintendent of Schools

Dr. Steven L. Walts

Prince William County Public Schools does not discriminate in employment or in its educational programs, services,

and activities on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy,

childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information,

or any other

Osbourn Park Administrative Team

Mr. Neil Beech, Principal

Mrs. Shelley Legall-Brickey, Assistant Principal (A-COF)

Mrs. Lindsey Walton, Assistant Principal (COG-HARM)

Mr. Kenyetta Wilson-Keys, Assistant Principal (HARN-MER)

Mr. Benjamin Henken, Assistant Principal (MES-ROS)

Mrs. Artise Gill, Assistant Principal (ROT-Z)

Ms. Pamela Gardner, Director of Guidance

Mr. Keith Laine, Director of Student Activities

Mr. Louis Hyman, Security Director

Osbourn Park High School

8909 Euclid Avenue

Manassas, VA 20111

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