Class 2028

Welcome to Oakmont Regional High SChool

Oakmont Regional High School

January 11, 2024

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The High School Experience

Transition to the High School

• No teams
• Choices when selecting courses
• Co-curricular opportunities
• High stakes
• Independence
• Self-advocacy

The High School Experience

Families must help their child find a balance between:

• A challenging academic program
• Enriching electives
• An appropriate amount of co-curricular activities
• Out-of-school experiences

The right balance is important to

• Ensure their emotional and physical well-being
• Prepare them for life after high school

�Your students are in good hands

• Talented and caring staff who work hard to connect with their students
• Many support mechanisms are in place
• Small school with many opportunities
• Positive and accepting school environment

Overview of the Course Selection Process

Oakmont Regional High School

January, 2024

Calendar of Activities

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• January 11, Parents/Guardians attend course selection presentation at Oakmont

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• January 11, Overlook students tour Oakmont, and attend course selection presentation

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• January 12, Eighth grade students complete Course Selection form on the portal with Oakmont Counselors at Overlook

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Graduation Requirements

English: 4 Credits: One English Course per year

Social Studies: 3 Credits: Ancient to 1763, Global Voyager or US and the World 1763-1900

US and the World: Twentieth Century 1900-1989

One social studies elective

Mathematics: 3 Credits*

Science: 3 Credits: Biology, Two Electives

Fitness & Health: 2 Credits: .5 Health credit during Grade 9 and 3 Fitness Courses

Business: .5 Credit: Financial Literacy

Electives: 10.5 Credits

Total: 26 Credits**

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*Students applying to a four year MA state university, must take a math course in their senior year.

**Students must also meet the MCAS graduation requirement by passing the English/Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science MCAS exams.

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4 X 4 Block Schedule

Semester One Semester Two

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Typical Day at Oakmont

Sample Schedule 1

Semester One Semester Two

A English 9 Honors

B Algebra 1 Honors

C Art, Music, Technology or other elective course

D French I or Spanish 1

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A Ancient History to 1763 (H)

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B Geometry Honors

C Health / Fitness

D Biology Honors

Sample Schedule 2

Semester One Semester Two

A English 9

B Algebra 1

C Biology

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D Art, Music, Technology or other elective course

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A Global Voyager

C Fitness / Health

D French I or Spanish 1

B Art, Music, Technology or other elective course

Sample Schedule 3

Semester One Semester Two

A English 9

B Algebra I

C Spanish 1

D Learning Center / Health 9

A Biology

B Learning Center/ Fitness

C Ancient History to 1763

D Art, Music, Technology or other elective course

* A student could take a history in Grade 10 to fit in an elective during the 9^th grade.

The Course Selection Process

• Course selection form available online in PlusPortal

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• Students will complete form with Oakmont counselors on January 12th

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• Students will select required courses based on recommendations made by Overlook teachers, which were sent out by email on January 11th

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Course Selection: Next Steps

• Families review student selections on Parent PlusPortal
• Families are encouraged to reach out to Oakmont counselors to make elective changes
• Families are encouraged to reach out to middle school teachers to discuss course level recommendations
• Families can complete a course level recommendation override form, which was sent in January 11th email which included course level recommendations

Course of Studies: 2024-2025

• English
• Social Studies
• Mathematics
• Science
• World Languages
• Technology Engineering
• Visual and Performing Arts
• Health and Fitness

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• English 9 – College Prep

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• English 9 – Honors

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English/Language Arts Courses

English Electives

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• Journalism

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• Graphic Novel Study

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• Communication in the Age of Social Media

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• Diversity in Literature

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Social Studies

• Foundations: Ancient to 1763 CP or Honors
• Global Voyager CP

Mathematics

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• Algebra I
• Algebra I, Honors
• Geometry, Honors

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Science

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• Biology, College Prep

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• Biology, Honors

Health and Fitness

• Health 9

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• Fitness

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• Mind-Body Fitness

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• Unified Physical Education

Support Services

• Designed for students who may struggle to meet academic demands

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• Individualized organizational and study skills

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• Teacher/Counselor recommendation required to be placed into Applied Studies or Learning Center

World Languages

• French I

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• Spanish I

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** Four year colleges require two courses of the same foreign language at the high school level in order to be eligible for admission.

Visual Arts Department

Please feel free to check out this slideshow that highlights the Visual Arts Dept’s offerings

Drawing & Painting 1

- grades 9, 10, 11, 12 .

Digital Design 1

- grades 9, 10, 11, 12 .

3D Design / Sculpture 1

- grades 9, 10, 11, 12 .

Visual Arts - 9th grade course offerings

Drawing & Painting 1

- grades 9, 10, 11, 12 .

Drawing & Painting 2

- grades 10, 11, 12 .

Digital Design 1

- grades 9, 10, 11, 12 .

Digital Design 2

- grades 10, 11, 12 .

3D Design / Sculpture 1

- grades 9, 10, 11, 12 .

3D Design / Sculpture 2

- grades 10, 11, 12 .

Portfolio honors

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- grades 11, 12 (fall semester only)

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Advanced Portfolio honors / AP Art & Design

- grades 11, 12 (spring semester only).

Visual Arts - course sequence

Music - Grade 9 Electives

Concert Choir I

Concert Band I

Rock and Roll–Blues to the Beatles

Rock and Roll–British Invasion to Today

Music Production

Music Theory I

Extracurricular: (Not for credit)

Marching Band

Jazz Ensemble

Music Appreciation

Select Choir

Winter Guard

Winter Percussion

TECHNOLOGY ENGINEERING

Course Sequence

DESIGN TECHNOLOGY

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Intro to drafting / CAD, engineering and architecture

COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY

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Intro to photography, video production, animation, electronics, audio, and coding

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WOODWORKING TECHNOLOGY

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Design and build wood projects using the various tools and machines

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ARCHITECTURE & INTERIOR DESIGN

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Residential design and construction, CAD

VIDEO GAME DESIGN

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Design, build, and program video games

POWER, ENERGY & FABRICATION

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Internal combustion engines and metalworking (welding, machining, casting, sheet metal, etc)

ENGINEERING DESIGN

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Designing and building robots, advanced CAD

MEDIA PRODUCTION

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Content creation for audio and video. Working in the AWCM studio

ADVANCED ENGINEERING & ROBOTICS

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Coding/programming robots to work autonomously

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APPLIED PHYSICS

(PRINCIPLES OF TECHNOLOGY)

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The heart and soul of all Tech Engineering classes. Learn how the world works!

*Counts as a Science credit*

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POWER, ENERGY & TRANSPORTATION

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Design, build, and test vehicles

MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION

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Residential construction and advanced fabrication techniques

Please check out this slideshow that highlights the Tech/Engineering Dept.’s offerings

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Co-curricular Activities

• Anime

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• Art & Design Club

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• ASL Club
• Audio/Visual Technician
• Class Officers
• Creative Writing Club
• Debate Club
• Diversity Committee
• Drama Club

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• French Honor Society
• Friends/Best Buddies
• Gender/Sexuality Alliance

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• Jazz Band

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• Library Advisory Board
• Marching Band
• National Honor Society
• Oakmonitor Newspaper
• Oakmont Environmental Association
• OTV – Oakmont television
• Peer Leaders
• Photo Club
• Political Discussion Club

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• Robotics
• SADD
• School Store
• Select Choir
• Spartan Kitchen
• Spring Musical
• Student Advisory Council
• Student Council
• Table Tennis (Ping-Pong)
• Yearbook

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Check out the Oakmont Explorer on our website

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Athletics�

Fall Sports:

• Football;
• Boys and Girls’ Soccer;
• Field Hockey;
• Boys and Girls’ Cross Country;
• Golf;
• Cheerleading;
• Unified Basketball

Winter Sports:

• Boys and Girls’ Basketball;
• Boys and Girls’ Ice Hockey;
• Boys and Girls’ Indoor Track;
• Wrestling (Co-op);
• Swim Team(Co-op);
• Cheerleading

Spring Sports:

• Baseball;
• Softball;
• Boys and Girls’ Lacrosse;
• Boys and Girls’ Outdoor Track;
• Unified Track

District Champs

State Champs

A Typical Oakmont Year

August

• Marching Band Camp
• Fall Sports Begin
• Freshmen Orientation
• School Pictures

September

• Many clubs start meeting

October

• Walk to school day
• Homecoming Rally and Game
• Haunted High
• Senior Halloween Party

November

• Fall Concert
• Turkey Bingo
• Thanksgiving Football Game
• Term 1 Ends
• Interclass Play Competition

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A Typical Oakmont Year

December

• Winter Sports Begin
• Robotics Scrimmage
• Holiday Concert
• Holiday Charity Drives

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January

• Semester 1 Final Exams
• Semester Two Begins

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February

• School Vacation

March

• Winter Concert
• Colin Carey Memorial Dodgeball Tournament
• Spring Sports Begin

A typical Oakmont Year

April

• Semester 2 (Term 1) Ends
• Jazz Night
• School Musical
• April Break

May

• Evening With The Arts
• Harmony Week
• Junior/Senior Prom
• Spring Concert
• Robotics Competition
• Senior Week

June

• Science MCAS Tests
• Graduation
• Semester 2 Final Exams
• Underclass Awards/Recognitions

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School Counseling Department

Students with last names beginning with….

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• A- F Mrs. Brochu

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• G-O Mr. Bradley

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• P-Z Ms. Dubovick

Questions?