A Memorable Winter at OHS!
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What makes OHS an outstanding school is both the number and quality of opportunities our students are provided. The purpose of this blog is to highlight and share the amazing things that take place at Oxford High School. Our mission is to provide an education that challenges all students to achieve their maximum potential. We strive to help our students become the best version of themselves. Our amazing students inspire our staff and give us purpose to work hard to help them succeed. Our students also give us pride and joy when they excel at everything they do. This is why we aim to celebrate our success and accomplishments.
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Relationships First. Learning is about making connections - both cognitively and socially. Without a connection, learning lacks meaning. We know that personal connections facilitate learning, and that's why we value the relationships we build with each other in our learning community.
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Oxford High School celebrated our Winterfest Pep Assembly and Dance this February. Student's gathered on Friday, February 15th, to honor our Student court, pictured below, and celebrate our clubs and athletic teams. Check out our Winterfest Assembly Video, created by our TV News students.
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On Friday, February 22nd, OHS held our annual Special Olympics PAWS Game vs Lake Orion High School. You've never heard our Ian Smith Gymnasium louder than during this annual competition!
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Please congratulate our 2018-2019 Oxford High School Teacher of the Year winner, Mrs. Nicole Barnett!
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On Saturday, March 2, 2019, Oxford High School hosted its fourth annual TEDxOHS event—where juniors and seniors presented their “ideas worth spreading” before an intimate audience in the Performing Arts Center. This year’s theme was Today Defines Tomorrow, and speakers centered their talks around the notion that what we do today carries into the future. The event was organized by senior Bella Lowe, who got by with a little help from her friends. OHS student presenters included Juniors Katelyn DiGasbarro, John Keller, Maddie Cutler, and Halla Swindle as well as seniors Beth Devlin, Keara O’Mara, and Allison Zardus.
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Amanda Bausack's students are pictured below utilizing Restorative Circles following training from Restorative Practice Coordinator, Pam Fine. The purpose is to maintain and strengthen the relationship and learning environment in class.
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Picture below, OHS Mentor students facilitate a Bully Busters lesson at Oxford Middle School during Advisory class. This class is led by Katie Goetz and a select group of students who aim at improving School Culture. Our Bully Buster's program is led by Pam Fine, as part of our District OLWEUS Bullying Prevention Program.
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As IB Learders we are Principled. We act with integrity and honesty, with a strong sense of fairness and justice, and with respect for the dignity and rights of people everywhere. We take responsibility for our actions and their consequences.
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In January, OHS Sophomores capped off their Personal Inquiry Projects by holding a presentation event in our Performing Arts Center. The MYP personal project is a student-centered practical exploration in which students consolidate their learning throughout the MYP programme. This long-term project is designed as an independent learning experience which assesses students’ ATL skills for self-management, research, communication, critical and creative thinking, and collaboration.
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As IB Learners we are Communicators. We express ourselves confidently and creatively in more than one language and in many ways. We collaborate effectively, listening carefully to the perspectives of other individuals and groups.
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Our World Language students organized a 'Letters to Santa" activity this December. Each World Language was represented and participated. The letters were taken to Macy's where our students donated a dollar to Make a Wish Foundation for each letter written. Many students asked to write more than one letter. As a result, our students raised approximately $600!
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Exciting things have been happening in American Sign Language classes this Winter!
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This included work on interpreting children’s books in preparation to read at Clear Lake Elementary next month. Our ASL Club also signed National anthem at February's PAWS game.
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This Thanksgiving, our Spanish students in Mrs. Jakubik's class reflected on what they're thankful for.
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As IB Learners we are Caring. We show empathy, compassion and respect. We have a commitment to service, and we act to make a positive difference in the lives of others and in the world around us.
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Senior David Lawrie helped our Leadership students get OHS into the Holiday spirit by decorating the hallways during our last week of school in December. On his own time and dime - David has dressed up as Santa during each of his four years at OHS. David enjoys spreading the Holiday spirit around our building, as he hands out gifts to each of our staff members and gives treats for many to enjoy.
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OHS Choir joined Superintendent Tim Throne for a photo during the Oxford Soup and Sweet stroll in downtown Oxford. OCS administration volunteered their time, with the help of Karen Bissett and Food Service's tasty treats!
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As IB Learners we are Thinkers. We use critical and creative thinking skills to analyse and take responsible action on complex problems. We exercise initiative in making reasoned, ethical decision.
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Mrs. Bausack's AP Statistics students used a hypothesis test to see if they can really tell the difference between Coke and Pepsi. 42 out of the 63 students who participated could tell if their two cups were the same pop or different pops. Therefore, with 95% confidence, we concluded that there was statistical evidence to support that AP Statistics students could tell the difference between the two pops.
On November 7th, OHS held our semester CTE Advisory meeting, led by CTE Coordinator, Lisa Butts. This event is held as an opportunity for our community and business partners to see our programs, updates and efforts to prepare our students for potential career and technical fields. After breakfast and an introduction, our various CTE programs and courses broke out into their classrooms to meet with our CTE teachers for a brief presentation and Q & A's.
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Oxford High School students attending MiCareer Quest in Novi on November 28th. During this event, students rotate through quadrants highlighting four high-demand industries: Advanced Manufacturing, Construction, Health Sciences and Information Technology. Students engage with professionals and participate in activities that showcase various high-growth occupations, opening their eyes to opportunities for possible future careers. Additionally, representatives from educational institutions help students make the connection between training, education and careers.
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From March 8th -10th, Oxford DECA students competed in the annual State Career Development Conference in Detroit. DECA is an organization that prepares emerging leaders in marketing, hospitality, finance, management, and entrepreneurship in colleges and high schools around the globe. At this conference, students were graded on their extensive papers and 15 minute presentations regarding their findings in research and community-based projects. A total of 60 students competed against the best business-students in the state. Of the 60 students who competed, 44 were given the state finalist honor and 23 were deemed “state champions” - moving onto the International Career Development Conference in Orlando, Florida. These students, then, will compete against 20,000+ students to win awards for their work. These awards can result in scholarship opportunities and provide a real-world networking experience. Oxford DECA prepares the future business professionals of tomorrow.
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Oxford High School HOSA - Health Occupation Students of America students dominating the Regional Competition on Saturday, December 15th at Rochester High School! We had a well represented 104 students compete this year, with 74 students qualify for states, and 20 students earning medals for top 3 in their event. Oxford gave it 100% as there were 974 total students competing!
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Oakland University's School of Health Sciences faculty and students taught Oxford High School seniors about Exercise Science, Medical Lab Science, Environmental Health & Safety, and Radiological Technology.
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