13-14 Registration Letter - Oconomowoc Area School District

OCONOMOWOCHIGH SCHOOLJoseph Moylan, PrincipalMelissa Anders, Associate PrincipalTodd Irvine, Associate PrincipalScott A. Raduka, A.D./Associate PrincipalOCONOMOWOC AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT 641 East Forest Street • Oconomowoc WI 53066-3888ohs@oasd.k12.wi.us • Ph 262-560-3109 • fx 262-560-3140www.oasd.k12.wi.usParents and Students:We have exciting news! OASD will be using Online Registration beginning with the 2013-2014 school year! What does this mean for you?STEP #1 – Online registration will be open from July 8 th through August 14 th . The paperwork you usually fill out at thebeginning of the school year will now be available online and can be reviewed and updated with a few clicks on your computer.‣ Not only is this process easier and more convenient for you, but it will also ensure that the District has the most up-todateinformation on your student(s) right from the beginning of the school year.‣ You will be required to complete this process for each student. It is imperative that this update process be completedby August 14th to ensure accurate student records for the first day of school. Upon completion of online registration,you will receive an email confirming that you have completed the process.STEP #2 – Similar to last year, you will be able to view and pay your student fees and lunch account balance online throughyour current Family Access account. Online fee payment is the ONLY method of payment and is available starting July 8th inFamily Access – NO PERSONAL CHECKS ACCEPTED.STEP #3 – PLEASE PRINT AND BRING YOUR PAID RECEIPT WITH YOU ON AUGUST 14 TH TO RECEIVE TANGIBLEITEMS PAID FOR ONLINESTEP #4 – OHS will host Pick up Materials & Picture Day on August 14 th from 11 am – 8 pm in the OHS LIBRARY; prior toattending you must pay your fees online. For families with no computer access or those who may need help, computer stationsand assistance will be available on this day. Students will have their photos taken for the yearbook and ID badges, which areneeded on the first day of school. Items purchased during online registration (goggles, padlocks, yearbooks, parking permits,etc.) will ONLY be available for pick up on August 14 th . Walk in registrations will NOT be accepted after August 14 th and aLATE FEE of $25 will be assessed to all registration submissions.Families NEW to the district must register for Family Access by completing the online form available at www.oasd.k12.wi.us - OHS/FamilyResources/Family Access. Your login information will be emailed to you. Family Access will allow you to check your child’s attendance, reportcard, fees, grades, etc. The high school ‘goes green’ as much as possible, so make sure your email address is always up to date. PLEASECHECK OUR WEBSITE AND USE FAMILY ACCESS often to keep informed.2013-14 Pick Up Materials/Photo Date and Times by Last NameLast Name Beginning With: Date Time Photo Location Material Pick UpFr-Le Wednesday 8/14 11:00 am - 1:15 pm Upper Gym LibraryLf-Ro Wednesday 8/14 1:15 - 3:30 pm Upper Gym LibraryRu-Z Wednesday 8/14 3:30 - 5:45 pm Upper Gym LibraryA-Fo Wednesday 8/14 5:45 - 8:00 pm Upper Gym LibraryNOTE: It is IMPERATIVE that you register your student and pay your student’s fees online by August 14th. In an effort to avoid longlines, the above are “suggested” pick up and photo times. If the assigned time doesn’t work for you, feel free to come at a more convenienttime. The shortest lines are usually mid-way between each time slot.PLEASE BRING THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WITH YOU ON AUGUST 14 TH :‣ Booster Club Form (if applicable) please download FROM OUR WEBSITE (www.oasd.k12.wi.usOHS/Athletics/BoosterClub-OSBC Membership Form) and return form to the Booster Club table on August 14 th . Please make your check payable to OSBC.‣ Student photos - A check made out to Lifetouch is required to purchase photos (brochure enclosed, on-line ordering and paymentavailable through Lifetouch).‣ Student’s class schedule and locker number (print from Family Access) if you choose to walk the building.‣ Receipt from online fee payment. If you are unable to pay your entire fee statement, there will be an option to complete aPayment Plan Agreement during online registration.GENERAL INFORMATION‣ Please refer to the OHS WEBSITE for supply list, school calendar, sports schedule, and detailed information about senior portraits.

Important InformationTuesday, August 27Tuesday, August 27Tuesday, September 3Friday, September 27Saturday, September 28Wednesday, Oct. 9LINK – 9 th Grade Orientation (8:00 a.m. – noon)New to OHS Parent Night – 6:00 p.m.First day of classes for 2013-14 school yearHomecoming parade and gameHomecoming danceFirst Term Parent ConferencesOconomowoc High School Switchboard: 262.560.3109Principal Joseph Moylan, ext. 3101 Adm. Asst. Diane Silkey, ext. 3105Associate Principals: Melissa Anders, ext 3107 Adm. Asst. Liz Rowan, ext. 3114Todd Irvine, ext. 3108 Adm. Asst. Liz Rowan, ext. 3114Athletics/AP Scott Raduka, ext. 3110 Adm. Asst. Beth Loppnow ext. 3111If you need to:Report an absenceRequest a transcriptContact a teacherAttendance office 262-560-3102 - See student handbook for guidelines.https://securetranscript.docufide.com/member262.560.3100 (plus teacher’s extension)If you wish to email a teacher: www.oasd.k12.wi.us /About Us/Staff Directory. You will also be able to view daily announcements,school and sport calendars, school performance reports, etc.Student Messages:The high school can only take messages for students that are EMERGENCY IN NATURE. If you anticipate you will need to talk with yourchild during the course of the day, please make arrangements ahead of time to have your child call you from the office phone available tostudents.Basic Attendance Procedure• A Parent/Guardian needs to call 262-560-3102 before an appointment. No written notes will be accepted.• Student is responsible for picking up their pass, to get out of class before their appointment.• Student must sign out at attendance office prior to departure.• If a student returns from an appointment they must sign back in (on the same line under arrival), this insures that attendance iscorrect.• If a student becomes ill during the day they MUST REPORT to the health room. Calling or texting parents and leaving thebuilding is NOT acceptable.• Underclassmen are NOT permitted to leave at lunch for ANY reason, except a doctor appointment with a doctor’s note uponreturn.IMPORTANT INFORMATION:• Prior to receiving a RED CARD, pay the athletic fee ($120) on-line and bring in your receipt. The fee is good for the entire year;however, you must obtain a RED CARD for each sport you participate in. More details can be found on www.oasd.k12.wi.usOHS/Athletics/Red Cards. The Athletic Office will open August 1.• All students are assigned a locker, and are required to store their backpack in their locker; therefore, a school district masterpadlock must be purchased. The cost of the lock is $7.00 and becomes the student’s lock to use within the district. Padlocks notpurchased through the school will be removed. Students using a locker without a padlock do so at their own risk.• Student ID’s will be given out on August 14 th . For this reason, all students MUST have their picture taken regardless of whetherthey choose to purchase photo packages. Seniors need a photo ID to leave campus during lunch.• Taher Foods will be present on August 14 th to hand out forms and answer your questions.• 2013 -2014 School Calendar is also available ON THE OHS WEBSITE.• The “Daily Class Schedule” can be found ON THE OHS WEBSITE and in your student’s handbook on line.