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Updates from Orange High School…
The Week of March 15, 2021
UPCOMING NO-SCHOOL DAYS
This is just a reminder that there is no school on the following dates:
March 22 – 26 (Spring Break)
April 2 – Good Friday
May 31 – Memorial Day
SPRING AIR END-OF-COURSE EXAMS
The administration of Ohio’s End-of-Course (EOC) exams to students in grades 9, 10, and 11 taking specific subjects will
begin in April. These exams are aligned with Ohio’s graduation requirements. Students must accumulate a minimum number
of graduation points on these end-of-course exams in order to be eligible to graduate. Students will accumulate points through
completing exams in the following courses: Algebra, American History, Biology, English 10, Geometry, and Government.
The schedule of testing dates and subjects is enclosed.
ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) EXAM SCHEDULE
The College Board has provided the opportunity for schools to offer AP exams as paper-pencil or digital. Schools were also
provided the option for some digital exams to be taken at school or at home. The 2021 AP Exam schedule for Orange High
School is included on a following page for your review. If you have questions about the AP exam, please see your child’s
AP teacher or OHS Guidance Counselor Amanda McDonald at extension 2608.
COMMENCEMENT 2021
The location for the Commencement ceremony for the Class of 2021 has been changed for this year and will be held at
Lewis Black Stadium on the campus of the Orange Schools. Additional information regarding seating, parking, and times
will be made available soon.
PROM
OHS Prom will take place on Saturday, April 24 at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Initially, tickets will only be sold to
current Orange High School students in grades 11 and 12. If capacity limits permit additional attendees, students will be
notified. Similar to previous years, students will be transported by school bus to the event from Orange High School.
SENIOR PARENT INFORMATION
Thank you to all senior parents who have paid this year's senior dues, which are $60.00. You can pay by cash, check (made
out to Orange Board of Education), or online through Pay-For-It. If paying by check or cash please have your student drop
the payment off in student services.
Senior dues are not mandatory however the dues will help cover the cost of: Senior diner, Senior t-shirt, and senior gift to
student. In order to participate in these Senior activities, the dues must be paid. Also, a Google form was sent out to all
seniors asking for their T-shirt size. I will need all the sizes complete before an order can be placed. Please make sure your
senior has submitted this form. If you have questions, please contact the Sr. Class Adviser at mfludine@orangecsd.org.SENIOR FEES & FIINES
This a reminder that school fee balances must be paid in full before students in the Class of 2021 can receive their diploma
in May. The statements were mailed the week of February 1. Payments can be made at payschoolscentral.com or by
sending a check/money order to Orange Board of Education: Attention Student Services. If you have any questions
regarding a fee, please reach out to Stephanie Sentle in Student Services Office at ssentle@orangecsd.org or 216-831-8600
x2605
ATTENDANCE
In order to report a student absent from their scheduled remote learning class, standard attendance rules apply. If you need
to report your child absent, please contact OHS Attendance at ohsattendance@orangecsd.org or via phone at extension 2210.
OHS SUPPORT ORGANIZATION MEMBERSHIP
PTA MEMBERSHIP
Join OHS PTA today! Your membership helps support important programming and scholarships for our students and
teachers. See the attached flyer or click here to join: https://bit.ly/31GvEd7
PATRONAIRES MEMBERSHIP
An Excellent Education includes the Arts! The Orange Patronaires organization helps support Band, Orchestra, Choir and
Thespians at Orange High School. Patronaires depend on membership dollars to help pay for uniforms, scholarships,
awards, instruments, receptions and other activities to help make these programs fantastic! This year Patronaires will also
be sponsoring dinners for band members during all home football games. If you have not already done so, please join
Patronaires for the 2020-2021 School year! Please visit our Website for additional
information: http://www.orangeschools.org/OrangePatronaires.aspx
ORANGE BOOSTERS MEMBERSHIP
Join the Orange Boosters by completing the enclosed Boosters Membership by clicking here.SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION NEW SCHOLARSHIPS: National Congress of Black Women: Great Cleveland Chapter Available for graduating seniors who are immediately continuing their education at the beginning of the next academic year and have a minimum GPA of 2.5. Students must be able to demonstrate their commitment to community service and involvement. Applicants must complete an essay detailing their professional and academic goals, creativity, or service. Application can be found on Mrs. Petronsky’s classroom. Due- March 22, 2021 Believe in Ohio Statewide STEM Scholarship Program Open to current high school juniors and seniors who have distinguished themselves in a rigorous STEM or entrepreneurship competition, research project, or published manuscript that demonstrates the applicant’s potential to become a future innovator. Students must submit an application, high school transcript, essay, and two letters of recommendation. Application and scholarship details can be found on Mrs. Petronsky’s classroom. Due- April 15, 2021 SCHOLARSHIP REMINDERS: Stop The Hate! Contest (Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage) **Open to ALL Persons** Two Contests *Youth Sing Out Songwriting Contest* (Deadline 3/19/2021) *Youth Speak Out Essay Writing Contest* (Deadline for Seniors 3/26/2021) http://www.maltzmuseum.org/learn/stop-the-hate-contest/ Orange High School Alumni Scholarship Awarded to one or more students based on academic success, extra-curricular activities, community/volunteer activities and work experience. Applicants must be the child of an Orange alumni parent, a senior at Orange High School who is planning to enter an accredited college or university in the fall, and pursue a full-time course of study on an undergraduate basis. The parent must be a lifetime member of the Alumni Association prior to March 21, 2021 for student to be eligible for a scholarship. The Alumni Association enrollment process can be found of the scholarship application, located on Mrs. Petronsky’s classroom. To Apply- Complete application and include a copy of your transcript and SAT/ACT scores as well as letter of recommendation. Application form can be found under the “Scholarships” tab on Mrs. Petronsky’s classroom. Due- By noon on March 20, 2020 Jewish Family Service Association of Cleveland The JFSA offers $1,000,000 in need-based scholarships to local Jewish students. Visit the website below to view a list of all available scholarships and to apply. To Apply- https://www.jfsa-cleveland.org/family-named-scholarships/ Chagrin Valley Rotary Academic and Vocational Scholarships
Students pursuing a vocational degree may apply for vocational scholarship, those pursuing bachelor’s degrees apply for academic scholarships. Scholarships may range up to $3,000 and are awarded based on need, community service, academic achievement, extracurricular activities, recommendation and student essay. To Apply- www.chagrinvalleyrotary.com Due- March 25, 2021 James T. & Rose M. Perryman Family Foundation Open to graduating seniors who have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and are planning to pursue a college major in engineering, math, metals, or technology. Also open to students planning on attending a trade school in welding, machine shop, mechatronics, networking, automation or a technology based program. Apply online at https://perrymanfoundation.org Due- March 30, 2021 Fields of Learning Scholarship Complete an essay with the theme “Something I learned related to high school football.” This scholarship is available to all seniors, not just football players. Essay should be between 500-1500 words. To Apply- http://www.fieldsoflearning.org/ Due- March 31, 2021 Ohio Gas Association Scholarship Foundation Open to Ohio residents planning to attend an accredited Ohio college, university, technical, or trade school and pursue a career in the natural gas or related energy field. Must have a minimum GPA of 3.0. Application must include an essay and two letters of recommendation. To Apply- https://www.ohiogasassoc.org/scholarship/ Due- March 31, 2021 Kiwanis Scholarship Open to graduating high school students who have earned a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale and anticipate enrollment in a two (2) or four (4) year college or accredited vocational school. To apply, please complete the application and provide a one-page, double spaced essay that describes your academic achievement, extracurricular and community involvement. Applicants must also have two letters of recommendation from either a teacher, guidance counselor, or school administrator and transcript. Applications should be submitted to the OHS Guidance Office. The guidance office will add your recommendation letters and transcript. Kiwanis application is posted on Mrs. Petronsky’s classroom Due – April 1, 2021 The National Catholic College Admission Association Scholarship The National CCAA Scholarship is offered to college-bound high school seniors who are planning to attend one of the National CCAA member institutions in the fall. National CCAA member institutions are listed on their website. To Apply- https://www.catholiccollegesonline.org/students-parents/financial-aid/nccaa-scholarship.html Due- April 1, 2021
Medical Mutual Scholarship We are pleased to announce the enhanced Medical Mutual Scholarship Fund for Customer Schools. Through this program, seniors graduating from Ohio school districts that carry Medical Mutual insurance are now eligible to apply online for a one-time $1,000 scholarship toward college tuition. Additionally, six top applicants across the state will receive a $10,000 award for their outstanding academic and community service efforts. One-page essay that includes the student’s college major and describes how receiving a scholarship would impact their life Current official transcript Student Aid Report from FAFSA To Apply- https://cfprograms.smapply.io/prog/medmutual Due- April 1, 2021 American Legion Scholarships A variety of scholarships are available to graduating seniors through the American Legion. Visit website below to view all scholarship opportunities. https://www.legion.org/scholarships Due- April 15, 2021 McCormick & Murphy Personal Injury Scholarship $500.00 for a senior entering college in the fall of 2021 who intends on pursuing a career in law. To Apply- https://www.mccormickmurphy.com/#scholarship Due- April 30, 2021 American Indian Graduate Center American Indian Graduate Center provides up tp $30,000 in scholarships and supports Native students pursuing undergraduate degrees. Applicants must be able to prove Tribal affiliation by submitting a Tribal Eligibility Certificate. Scholarships awarded in part by financial need. Application can be found at https://www.aigcs.org/scholarships-fellowships/high-school-students/ Due- May 1, 2021 Allergies Shaped My Life Foundation Scholarship Submit a 500 word essay on your experience with food allergies and how they have shaped your life. Must provide a doctor’s note to confirm allergy to be eligible for scholarship. To Apply- https://www.allergiesshapedmylife.org/scholarships Due- June 1, 2021 Ayn Rand Institute Essay Contest Read these stories by Ayn Rand and submit an essay. Prizes available for each essay. To Apply- https://aynrand.org/students/essay-contests/ Opinion essays on the Ayn Rand stories below: **Visit website for details** Anthem--------------------Due- April 29, 2021
The Fountainhead------- Due- April 29, 2021 Atlas Shrugged-----------Due- September 27, 2021 Abbott And Fenner Annual Scholarship Award Open to high school Juniors and Seniors To Apply- https://abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.php Due- June 12, 2020 WiseGeek Disability Scholarship This $500.00 scholarship is available to students with mental or physical disabilities. To Apply- https://www.wisegeek.com/disability-scholarship.htm Due- August 2, 2021 AES Engineering You DO NOT need to be an engineering major to apply Submit essay to scholarships@aesengineers.com There is no application packet for this award. Please DO NOT include your resume at this time. Be sure to include your full names as well as the name of the school you are attending this year and your plans for next year. To Apply- https://aesengineers.com/scholarships.php Due- October 2, 2021
Orange High School
AP Exam Schedule 2021
ADMINISTRATION #1 ADMINISTRATION #2
DATE & TIME DATE & TIME
PAPER & PENCIL PAPER & PENCIL
Biology 5/14 7:30am Chemistry 5/25 7:30am
Calculus AB 5/04 7:30am Chinese (computer-based) 5/21 11:30pm
Calculus BC 5/04 7:30am Latin 5/21 7:30am
Computer Science A 5/06 12:00pm
Computer Science Principles 5/17 7:30am
Environmental Science 5/14 11:30pm ADMINISTRATION #2
DATE & TIME
English Literature 5/05 7:30am DIGITAL AT HOME
French 5/10 7:30am
Macroeconomics 5/10 11:30pm English Language 5/26 12:00pm
Microeconomics 5/12 11:30pm European History 5/19 12:00pm
Physics 1 5/05 11:30pm Psychology 5/20 4:00pm
Physics C: Mechanics 5/03 11:30pm US History 5/19 12:00pm
Spanish 5/11 7:30am Government 5/20 12:00pm
Statistics 5/17 11:30pm
World History 5/10 7:30amAIR TESTING SCHEDULE
Testing will begin at 7:30 and conclude approximately 9:30. The schedule below will be
used following testing. Additionally, buses will run at the normal time for students testing
and a second run will pick students up for the 9:45am start time.
Period Start - End
AIR 7:30 - 9:30
1 9:45 - 10:20
2 10:23 - 10:58
3 11:01 - 11:36
4/5/6 11:39 - 12:09
5/6/7 12:12 - 12:42
6/7/8 12:45 - 1:15
9 1:18 - 1:53
10 1:56 - 2:30
If a student normally has a period 4 lunch, he or she would eat during 4/5/6
If a student normally has a period 6 lunch, he or she would eat during 5/6/7
If a student normally has a period 8 lunch, he or she would eat during 6/7/8
Wednesday, April 21 and Thursday, April 22
English 10 (Honors and CP)
Government (CP and AP)
Wednesday, April 28 and April 29
American History (includes American Century, Honors American Century, and
AP US History)
Biology (CP and Honors)
Wednesday, May 5 and Thursday, May 6
Algebra
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