#GoBigO
Celebrations
#ActForImpACT
ACT Bootcamps
“I was stressing about sitting in an ACT prep session for SIX HOURS…. But it flew by!”
“I almost didn’t come today, but I am so glad I did. I got so much out of that!”
“My teachers have all been giving me tips and practice in class, but it really helped me to sit in a separate room and look at each of the tests together.”
What better words are there to share about the ACT Bootcamp this year than from the students themselves? On March 26 & 27, EVERY JUNIOR at Oxford High School had the opportunity to step away from their normal academic day in order to attend a 6 hour bootcamp to prepare for the upcoming ACT test. This opportunity was funded by Oxford City Schools, meaning that every student attending received a high-energy, high-impact prep session worth hundreds of dollars, FREE OF CHARGE! We were worried that six hours was a long time to ask kids to focus on ACT exam preparation. It was….. And it wasn’t! We watched as students gained confidence using skills and strategies they have been learning throughout the year in class with their teachers. We watched body language change as individuals realized they KNEW HOW to take this test AND HOW TO SUCCEED. Have they been exposed to these skills and strategies all year? YES! Did creating a whole day regarding ACT review convey to each student just how much we care about the opportunities available to them? ABSOLUTELY! Did students walk away with confidence in their own knowledge and skills to be productive citizens? GO ASK THEM- THEY’LL TELL YOU!
Faculty & Staff
In the News…
Click here to read the Anniston Star article.
Alabama Teacher of the Year Nominees Shine Bright: Dasinger and Kuchinski Lead Oxford City Schools’ Charge for Educational Excellence – Calhoun Journal
#HereWeGrOw
Welcome to Oxford High School
OHS Continuous Improvement Process (CIP)
LEVEL 1
1.6-Students, parents, and the community have formal ways to provide input regarding the optimal functioning of the school.
OHS Student Virtual Suggestion Box
We received 30 responses last week in our OHS Student Virtual Suggestion Box.
This is the breakdown of the responses:
Facilities 2
Dress code 9
Scheduling 2
Student activities 7
Rule change request 3
Communication 2
New Club 1
Funding/Budget 1
Parking 2
Cafeteria 1
Upcoming Events
Important Dates
Grading Periods
End of 1st 9 weeks – October 6
End of 2nd weeks – December 15
End of 3rd 9 weeks – March 8
End of 4th 9 weeks – May 23
April
April 22-24 – SkillsUSA State Conference
April 22 – May 3 – Senior Exit Interviews
April 25 – Career Tech Ceremony at the Oxford Civic Center 5:00
April 26 – #Vis1on Leadership Conference
April 30 – Government Day
April 30 – OHS Film Festival
May
May 2 – Special Olympics at Cleburne County High School
May 6-May 17- AP Testing
May 6 – AP Government exam /AP Chemistry exam
May 7 – AP Human Geography exam/AP Seminar exam
May 8 – AP English Lit exam/AP CSA exam
May 9 – AP Environmental Science exam/AP Psychology exam
May 10 – AP US HIstory exam
May 13 – AP Cal AB exam/AP Cal BC exam
May 14 – AP Lang exam
May 15 – AP CSP exam/AP Music Theory exam
May 16 – AP BIology exam
May 17 – Physics 1 exam
May 22-May 24 – Makeup AP exams
May 8 – Cap and Gown pick up
May 9 – Night of ExcELLence
May 10 – Last day for Seniors if exempt
May 13-17 – Senior End of Year Assessments
May 13 Scholarship Awards Night at OPAC
May 14 – Vis1on Celebration
May 15 – Baccalaureate Practice 1:00 at OPAC
May 19 – Baccalaureate at OPAC 3:00 (Sponsor-Lakeview Baptist/Rev. Zach Van Gieson)
May 20-23 – 9th/10th/11th End of Year Assessments
May 21 Senior Breakfast 7:00
May 21 – Graduation practice 8:00
May 21 – Graduation 7:00
May 24 – Inservice
May 27 – Memorial Day
June
June 5 – Athletic Physicals in the Sports Arena
Weather Forecast for this week:
I have listed the events below that I have on my calendar.
Monday, April 22
Senior Exit Interviews in the Evidence Room
SkillsUSA State Conference
Golf HOME at Cider Ridge 3:15
Softball HOME vs Ragland at Choccolocco Park (Signature Field) 5:00 Senior Night
Tuesday, April 23
School Bus Driver Appreciation Day
Jackets Nest Schedule
Senior Exit Interviews in the Evidence Room
ACT/PreACT Make-up
SkillsUSA State Conference
Blood Drive in the Sports Arena
Varsity Soccer HOME vs Talladega 5:00/7:00
Softball HOME vs Alexandria at Choccolocco Park (Signature Field) 5:00
OMS Football Parent Meeting in the Sports Arena 6:00
Wednesday, April 24
Administrative Professionals Appreciation Day
Senior Exit Interviews in the Evidence Room
SkillsUSA State Conference
Golf AWAY at Silver Lakes
Vex World Championship in Dallas, Texas
All State Show Choir to Hartselle
Thursday, April 25
Career Fair in the Sports Arena 9:00
Senior Exit Interviews in the Evidence Room
Vex World Championship in Dallas, Texas
Career Tech Ceremony at the Oxford Civic Center 5:00
Varsity Football Parent Meeting in the Sports Arena 6:00
Softball HOME vs Pleasant Valley at Choccolocco Park (Signature Field) 5:00
All State Show Choir to Hartselle
Friday, April 26
Senior Exit Interviews in the Evidence Room
Vex World Championship in Dallas, Texas
#Vis1on Leadership Conference 9:00-11:30
All State Show Choir to Hartselle
Track Sectionals AWAY at Hewitt Trussville
Softball HOME Area Tournament at Choccolocco Park 4:00/6:00/8:00
Baseball AHSAA Playoffs 2nd Round AWAY at Buckhorn
Saturday, April 27
Track Sectionals AWAY at Hewitt Trussville
Softball HOME Area Tournament at Choccolocco Park 12:00/2:00/4:00/6:00
Baseball AHSAA Playoffs 2nd Round AWAY at Buckhorn (if needed)
BEST is the Standard…
At Oxford High School we…
We support our students in their learning JOurneY to become Leaders Of Their Own Learning with learning targets, checks for understanding, using data with students, models/critique/descriptive feedback, student-led conferences, celebrations of learning, digital portfolios, and standard referenced grading. We encourage and support the use of Quality Questioning to partner with students to enhance classroom dialogue, formative feedback, and student learning. Our work with Foundations and DSC supports our students when it comes to meeting behavioral expectations by providing our students with clear expectations for success and the resources and support to meet those expectations.
Heath M. Harmon 
This week’s newsletter helps me as a parent. I was asked yesterday by a parent of a junior who is an EL student, how do I know that Oxford is a good school? She has customers that advises her to move her student to a private school setting. This is how we know. Thank you!
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