As articulated in the Spartan Compact, parent-teacher conferences are an extremely important part of the two-way communication between parents and teachers. Parents interested in checking on their student's progress this fall are asked to take advantage of this day. Conferences are also a place for parents to tell teachers things about their child: How he likes to learn. What she says about the class at home. How he enjoys spending free time. What she says about other students in class.

Teachers will be alphabetically located in the Spartan and Auditorium Gyms.  No appointment is necessary.  Please take the opportunity to meet your son or daughter's teachers, guidance counselor, dean, activity sponsor, or coach. The school will have Arabic, Polish, and Spanish interpreters available to assist parents during both evenings. 

Again this year, staff will be on-hand to assist parents in updating their SchoolMessenger, enrolling to receive the weekly electronic Oak Leaflet Newsletter, and creating a Family Access account for gradebook access. Representatives from Herff Jones will be in the Spartan Lobby for underclassmen ring orders and graduation materials. The Athletic Booster Club will also be selling Spartanwear and related merchandise. The PTSA will also have membership and scholarship information available.

Back by popular demand, OLCHS is hosting Smilin' Clyde's Hotdogs in the Spartan Lobby during Parent-Teacher Conferences. Don't worry about rushing home to eat. Come visit teachers and purchase one of Clyde's famous hotdogs. <<read more>> 

A social suspension policy was adopted for 2015-16 OLCHS Student-Parent Handbook. The new policy was highlighted at the PRIDE Class Meetings and reinforced during the Deans' Office lunch/study hall presentations. Parents and students are encouraged to read the policy carefully to avoid receiving the social suspension consequence. Under a social suspension, students are not permitted to participate in athletic or extracurricular team/clubs and are not permitted to attend school dances, sporting events, and other school-sponsored events.

 

Student-Parent Handbook, Page 45: Social Suspension. A social suspension is one in which a student is not allowed to attend school functions outside of the regular school day. These functions include, but are not limited to, being a member of an athletic or extracurricular team or club, and attending school dances, sporting events, and other school-sponsored events. Permission to attend these functions for a student who is on a social suspension may only be granted by a dean or administrator. Actions that may result in a social suspension along with other consequences include: a) an accumulation of eleven referrals; b) failure to serve two Saturday Detentions; c) inappropriate behavior at an after-school event; d) being in the building after-school hours without permission; e) an act of gross misconduct; f) excessive unexcused absences; and g) insubordination to a staff member particularly after-school hours. Students are placed on social probation for at least 3 months but can appeal to their dean after 1 month of demonstrating improved behavior.  <<Link to Student-Parent Handbook>>