OAHS Web Page Offers Updated School Information
OAHS has a very informative Web Page available for students and families. The site address for our school is www.oliverames.org. Our Student Handbook, Program of Studies Catalog (Course Catalog) and the most up to date school calendar is available at this site for your convenience so take a moment and add it to your family computer web favorite listings.
Student/Principal's Advisory Council
Principal Wes Paul is continuing with the Student Advisory Council to insure every student has an opportunity to take part in the governance of Oliver Ames High School. This initiative is called the Student/Principal Advisory Council is open to all students and will meet on a monthly basis. There is no election necessary to participate. All that is required is a desire to play a role in shaping the future of education at Oliver Ames High School. Each student who chooses to participate must commit to making the monthly meetings, but each monthly meeting is open to the general student population. Mr. Paul will hold an informational meeting after school in early September for students interested in joining this council and provide more detailed information about the nature of the council and the schedule for meetings. The major goal of this council is to make sure student concerns are heard and that students are provided an opportunity to participate in goal setting and program development here at Oliver Ames High School. Students will be given a monthly report concerning the school and its programs and will also be given an opportunity to raise a concern or ask a question. Mr. Paul hopes that, from this council, a handful of students will be selected to participate on hiring committees established in the spring to fill teaching vacancies.
Parent/Principal Coffee Hour Dates
Mr. Paul is pleased to announce the dates for this year's Parent Principal Coffee Hours. This forum for parents to meet with the principal and ask questions or obtain clarification on important issues or procedures has worked well for the past two years. The dates are listed below for your convenience in establishing your family calendar. As the name of the forum implies, the meetings are an hour in length. I begin the meeting with some general information and then provide parents who are interested an opportunity to ask questions or make suggestions. The Student Council provides light refreshments and coffee and tea for your enjoyment. The meetings take place in the cafeteria. The time spent together is relaxed and informative, and I hope you can join me for a few of the meetings if your schedule permits.
Wednesday October 14, 2008 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday January 13, 2009 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday March 3, 2009 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
LIBRARY/MEDIA CENTER
Oliver Ames Library Resources Available 24/7! The Oliver Ames Library website (www.oliverameslibrary.org) provides students with access to assignment resources and several reference databases. The databases include online versions of reference books, magazine and academic journal articles, and bibliographic citation help. This year, the library is offering online access to 3 new databases: Book Collection: Non-Fiction (a collection of reference and non-fiction titles), NoveList (featuring book discussion questions, book reviews, suggestions, etc.), and Small Engine Repair Reference Center. Students will be able to access these resources from home through the library website. Students can pick up a list of the database passwords in the library.
