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Administrative Team

• Nichole Crothers – Principal
• Alysse Ross – Assistant Principal (A-G)
• Tori Fedak – Assistant Principal (H-O)
• Adam Brenner – Assistant Principal (P-Z)
• Jonny Henesy – Athletic Director

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School Counselors

• Taylor Thines (A - C)
• Whitney Hamilton (D - I)
• Erin Nelson (J - M)
• Selena McKnight (N - Sf)
• Nick D’Errico (Sg - Z)

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OHS Student Support Team

• Diana Bartholomew – Main Office (740) 657-4100
• Justin Tuttle – Main Office (740) 657-4100
• Kat VanWinkle – Guidance Secretary (740) 657-4121
• Jacqueline Chirico – Attendance Secretary (740) 657-4130
• Lisa Daragona – Athletic Secretary (740) 657-4111
• Kris Griffiths - Fee Secretary (740) 657-4115�

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OHS Student Support Team

• Deputy Mox – School Resource Officer
• Alecia Russell - OHS School Psychologist
• Megan Heyborne - OHS School Psychologist
• Marianne Riegel – School Social Worker
• Josh Smallwood – Mental Health Specialist ���

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Technology and Communications

• OHS School Website
• Braves Online - via Parent Square 
• Schoology 
• PowerSchool
• Instagram - @OHSBraves_OLSD

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Balance

Resilience

Attitude

Value

Empathy

Be BRAVE!

The Scheduling Process

What you need to know

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Course Planning Guide

• The Course Planning Guide is available on the OHS website with further descriptions of courses offered 

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2026-2027 Course Planning Guide

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• Pay attention to prerequisites for courses.

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Student Services

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• Academic Support / Educational Planning
• Career Counseling
• Social/Emotional Support
• College/Scholarship Information (SchoolLinks)
• Nurse’s Office

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Graduation Requirements

• 22 total credits for graduation, including:
• Core Classes: 
• English – 4 credits
• Math – 4 credits
• Science – 3 credits (4 recommended for college)    
• Social Studies – 3 credits (4 recommended for college) 
• Health (½ credit) and P.E. (½ credit)
• Fine Arts (Visual or Performing) – 1.0 credit
• Personal Finance – 0.5 credit semester class
• Additional credits/electives – 5.5 credits

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Elective Options

• World Language (Spanish, French, German)
• Family and Consumer Science
• Business
• Industrial Technology
• Math Electives
• English Electives
• Art Electives

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Scheduling Timeline

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The Scheduling Process

STEP 1 – Teacher Recommendations

Classroom teachers have completed recommendations for the courses that your student should take next year in English, Math, Science, Social Studies, and World Languages.

�For example:  Physical Science or Honors Physical Science

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The Scheduling Process

STEP 2 – Complete the Course Request Form

This pink worksheet has been passed out at the initial introductory meetings at the middle schools. Please fill this out and bring it on the schedule request verification day later in January.

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The Scheduling Process

Step 3 - Online Course Requests in PowerSchool

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Between January 7^th at 8:00 AM to January 21^st at 11:59 PM, students will have access via PowerSchool to enter course requests after reviewing the Course Planning Guide on the OHS webpage.

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*Step by step instructions will be posted online�

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The Scheduling Process

STEP 4 – Individual Student Meetings

Olentangy High School counselors and administrators will meet with 8^th grade students at the middle schools to finalize the scheduling process in PowerSchool.

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• OSMS: January 22^nd 8:05 a.m.- 3:00 p.m.
• OLMS: January 23^rd 8:00 a.m.- 10:05 a.m.

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The Scheduling Process

Course Request Changes

• Any changes to the initial course requests must be received no later than April 15^th. Contact your high school counselor to make a change.

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• Course requests drive the master schedule. If you do not request a course, there may not be availability.

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• We will not accommodate course request changes in August.

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*As a reminder, the sooner a concern is addressed, the more likely that a suitable solution will be available.

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Typical Freshman Schedule

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What to consider when requesting courses?

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• Take advantage of all that OHS has to offer

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• Don’t be afraid to try something new

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• Challenge yourself but be realistic

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• Balance

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Important Information from College Board

Is is beneficial to take as many APs as possible during your high school career?

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The DATA:

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Departmental Overview

Freshman-Level Courses

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OHS Social Studies

Department Chair: Tyler Shaw

Email: Tyler_Shaw@olsd.us

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Freshman Course Offerings:

• World History
• Honors Interdisciplinary World History
• AP World History

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OHS English

Department Chair: Erin Centa & Jill Ceneskie

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Email: Erin_Centa@olsd.us

Jill_Ceneskie@olsd.us

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Freshman Course Offerings:

• English 9
• Honors English 9
• Faster pace and more complex literature
• Honors Interdisciplinary English 9
• Faster, more complex, focus on historical events

Can advance to AP courses from any of these options

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OHS Science

Department Chair: Mary Whalen

Email: Mary_Whalen@olsd.us

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Freshman Course Offerings:

• Physical Science
• Honors Physical Science
• Teacher recommendation, considering a science career, considered preparation for future AP Science courses
• Completion of Algebra 1 is recommended

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Acceleration happens in 10^th grade.

• Students can double up with Honors Biology and Honors Chemistry as preparation for advanced science classes

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OHS Mathematics

Department Chair: Maureen Malinowski &

Amy Dieterle

Email: maureen_malinowski@olsd.us

amy_dieterle@olsd.us

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Course Sequence:

• Algebra I
• Geometry/Honors Geometry
• Algebra II or Equivalent/Honors Algebra II
• 4^th level course, which can include Computer Science

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OHS Health & Physical Education

Department Chair: Gabe James

Email: Gabriel_James@olsd.us

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Freshman Course Offerings:

• Health
• Team Sports and Fitness
• Individual/Dual Sports and Fitness
• Weight Training (Elective- does not fulfill grad requirement)
• Virtual PE / Health

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Students are required to have one semester of health and two semesters of P.E. for graduation.

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P.E. Waiver:

• Two seasons of a sport, marching band, show choir, or ROTC waives the Physical Education graduation requirement - see Guidance Department for additional information.

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OHS Performing Arts

Department Chairs: Tim Smith

Email: tim_smith@olsd.us

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Course Options:

• Band: Marching/Concert Band, Jazz Band,* Symphonic Band*
• Orchestras: Prelude, Concert, Sinfonia* and Chamber* 
• Choir: Bass Chorus, Treble Chorus, Concert Choir*, Advanced Select Choir*, Show Choir (Keynotes)*

• Theatre: Intro to Theater, Acting, Stagecraft, Theater Seminar, Performance Ensemble*
• Music: Music Theory, Music Appreciation, AP Music Theory

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*Audition required for these ensembles

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OHS Industrial Technology

Department Chair: David Harman

Email: David_Harman@olsd.us

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Freshman Course Offerings:

• CAD (Computer-Aided Design) I
• Recommended for Engineering I and prerequisite for all other IT courses
• Engineering I
• Basic Wood Technology
• CAD II

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OHS Visual Arts

Department Chair: Teresa Shawberry

Email: Teresa_Shawberry@olsd.us

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Freshman Course Offerings:

• Art I- Prerequisite for all studio courses.
• Any level 1 studio course.
• All studio courses consist of levels 1, 2, and Advanced Studies.
• Advanced Studies is repeatable.

Studio Courses (semesters-½ credit)

• Ceramics
• Modeling and Animation
• Digital Art and Design
• Drawing
• Jewelry and Metals
• Painting
• Photography
• Sculpture

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AP Art History- (full year-1 credit)

• Grades 10-12. Requires an A/B average in English and History Courses.

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OHS Business Department

Department Chair: Eric Wells

Email: Eric_Wells@olsd.us

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Freshman Course Offerings:

• Business Foundations
• Possible college credit through the completion of a Marketing Pathway (Business Foundations, 2 years of Marketing/DECA)
• Business Tech
• Digital Media Management & Communications

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OHS World Language

Department Chair: Erin Gavula & Adam Gammill

Email: erin_gavula@olsd.us

adam_gammill@olsd.us

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Freshman Course Offerings:

• French I and II
• Spanish I and II
• German I and II
• Spanish for Spanish Speakers

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We offer levels I-IV and AP for French, Spanish, and German

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OHS Family and Consumer Sciences�Teachers: Kasie Mitchell �Email: Kasie_Mitchell@olsd.us

Benefits of Family/Consumer Science:

• Engaging courses for the hands-on learner
• Supports core courses: Math, Science, English and Social Studies 
• Students practice 21st century skills including time management, collaboration, critical and creative thinking, and problem solving. 
• Life skills

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FCS Course Offerings for Freshman

• Semester Courses, ½ Elective Credit
• Food for Fitness - Students will study basic nutrition principles and food science, the effect food has on our wellness, and prepare foods that promote a healthy lifestyle.
• Cultural Cuisine - Must complete Food for Fitness prior to taking this course but it is open to 9th Grade students. Students will explore what influences culture, foods supply, and food choices, learn about customs and traditions and prepare authentic recipes.
• Design - Students will study the elements and principles of design, color theory, fashion design trends, and interior design. 
• Human Relationships- Students will explore the nature, function, and significance of human relationships

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OHS Intervention

Department Chairs: Christina Woolard and Jessica Wester

Email: Christina_Woolard@olsd.us and Jessica_Wester@olsd.us

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Specifically for students with special educational needs.

• Intervention Study Center
• Co-Taught Courses
• Specialized Learning Center

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Additional Opportunities

Be BRAVE, Be Involved!

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Aerospace and Leadership

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Aerospace and Leadership

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Olentangy Academy

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OLENTANGY ACADEMY

Contact Information

• Principal: Lisa Nemeth
• Lisa_Nemeth@olsd.us
• 740-657-5801
• School Counselor: Trevor Glew
• Trevor_Glew@olsd.us
• 740-657-5802
• Applications are due February 2nd.
• https://oa.olentangy.k12.oh.us/

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Athletics

Athletic Director: Jonny Henesy

Email: jonathan_henesy@olsd.us

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Secretary: Lisa Daragona

Email: Lisa_Daragona@olsd.us

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• 29 varsity sports
• Eligibility
• Tickets and passes (hometown ticketing)
• Pay to participate ($80)
• Athletic Trainers / Managers

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Prospective Fall Sport Athletes

• Coaches will release summer activities by May 1.
• Coaches contact information can be found on the athletic website
• All tryouts/practices begin August 1^st.  You must have an up-to-date Physical to try-out/participate.
• All fees must be paid prior to participation in Athletics.
• Register on Final Forms (www.finalforms.org) after July 5th to do required athletic paperwork for participation.
• Register for all sports interested participating in, so you are able to receive information in a timely manner throughout the year

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Additional Information

• Additional information, such as parent meetings can be found/announced on the athletic website, social media, & schoology.
• Follow OHS Athletics:
• Instagram - @olentangybravesathletics
• Twitter/X - @OHSathletics
• Facebook page - Olentangy Athletics
• Website - www.olentangyathletics.com

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National Honor Society

Advisors: Amanda Sweeney & Laura Risaliti

Email: amanda_sweeney@olsd.us & laura_risaliti@olsd.us

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Students who have a 3.5 GPA at the end of their sophomore year will be invited to apply for membership in NHS.

�Additional requirements include 24 hours of community service per year.

�Service may be completed with the Olentangy Service Club or with an outside group.

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Club and Extracurricular Involvement

• Drama, Music, Art!!!
• Many different types of clubs such as Art Club, Spanish, French and German Clubs, Industrial Tech Club, Ski Club, Speech and Debate Club, Service Club, Student Council, Yarn Club, HOSA, Environmental Club
• And so much more!

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OHS Student Experience Liaison

Lauren Sauer and John Chirico

Improve the overall Student Experience at OHS by identifying building needs and connecting student clubs and supports to the need.

1. New Student Welcome

Create and implement a sustainable, high quality New Student Welcome experience for all students entering OHS.

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• Focus on sustainability and check ins to support students.

2. Club accessibility

Ensure all clubs are accessible to all students.

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• Create a central location where all club meetings and locations are quickly accessible/shared weekly.

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• Create a staff culture of quick drop-ins and visibility.

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• Ensure clubs’ first fall meeting is set by end of May.

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THANK YOU

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