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Olathe East High School Parent Newsletter14545 W. 127th Street • Olathe, Kansas 66062 • http://schools.olatheschools.com/olatheeast
Volume XXVI • Issue 5
FEBRUARY2018
IMPORTANT DATES
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Feb. 1 - Winter Mainstage - Haispray 7:00pm AuditoriumFeb. 2 - No SchoolFeb. 2 - Winter Mainstage - Haispray 7:00pm AuditoriumFeb. 3 - Winter Mainstage - Haispray 2:00 pm and 7:00pm AuditoriumFeb.5 - Enrollment Meeting 6:00-8:00pm AuditoriumFeb. 6 - OE Area Band Concert 7:00pm Main GymFeb. 7 - Mid-Term Progress Reports Feb. 7 - Blood Drive 8:00am - 3:00pm East GymFeb. 7 - Parent/Teacher Conferences 4:30-8:30pm Main GymFeb. 8 - No SchoolFeb. 8 - Parent/Teacher Conferences 11:00am - 8:00pm Main GymFeb. 9 - No SchoolFeb. 19 - No SchoolFeb. 24 - Sweetheart Dance 8:00-11:00pm East GymFeb. 26 - First Day of Spring Sports Feb. 27 - Orchestra Concert 7:00pm AuditoriumFeb. 28 - Welcome to Hawk Nation Transition Day 8:15am - 12:45pm
Women’s BasketballRANKED FIRST IN STATE
Let's go, Lady Hawks!
WAY TO MAKE OLATHE EAST PROUD!
OLATHE EAST JV/VARSITY ROSTERRYANNA OBINO
SAVANNA PEREZKATIE GLEASON
JILLIAN WEISHAARCOURTNEY KEARNEY
GRACIE DAVISLASHAREA RICHARDSON
ANNA BILLAMALLY BIDDISON
SYDNEY WILSONHOPE OWENS
MAKENNA WINEMILLERMOLLY KAEMMER
KAYLEE TAYLORHEAD COACH - CLINT EVANS
ADMINISTRATIONKerry Lane
Frank Bell A-FiAssistant Principal
Special Services/Student [email protected]
Amanda Faunce Fl-LAssistant Principal
Athletic [email protected]
Drew Thomas M-RiAssistant Principal
Curriculum and [email protected]
Kraig Taylor Ro-ZAssistant PrincipalFacilities Director
COUNSELING STAFFWhitney Schmale A-Dan
Mary Smith Dar-Hi + [email protected]
Shelly Shaw [email protected]
Ann Book [email protected]
Natalie Ryan [email protected]
SUPPORT STAFFTammy Robinette
School Social Worker [email protected]
Abigeal GaghenSchool Psychologist
Nancy JohnsSchool Nurse
Robin MottaSchool Nurse/Life Skills
Erik ClarkSchool Resource Officer
A MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPALFrom the Desk of Mrs. Lane
As we move further ahead into second semester, I continue to be impressed with our students academically and in their extra-cur-ricular efforts. I also appreciate your involvement and support of your child, as I know this is critical to the continued success of our students. We have had two deaths in our Hawk community recently that reinforced to our staff and myself just how import-ant parental support and communication is for our Hawk Family. Our students need support surrounding them on all sides and I appreciate you all and your partnership with Olathe East.
Due to appropriate supervision and Spring just around the corner, we are continuing to ask that all students are off campus by 3:15 unless they are under direct supervision by an adult. Students who are staying after to work with a teacher, or in a supervised activity, or are at an East related athletic practice are clearly allowed to be on campus. We have several unsu-pervised students who are still here well after 3:30. Please help ensure that your child is off campus no later than 3:15, as this becomes a safety concern for your child and the others who are permitted to be here.
There are many events coming up this month that I would like to draw your attention to:
Parent Teacher Conferences will be held on Wednesday, February 7th from 4:30 - 8:30 pm and Thursday, February 8th from 11:00am to 8:00pm with a dinner break from 4:00 - 4:45pm. Along with hearing about your child’s academic progress, this is a great time to ask questions regarding enrollment for next year. We look forward to seeing you next week.
With Valentine’s Day coming up, and with it landing on a school day, I wanted to reinforce our policy related to special deliveries. With approximately 2,000 students in attendance we discourage deliveries to the school building. If deliveries are made, items will be held in the office. Names of students receiving items will be posted in the office window throughout the day and students can quickly pick up their delivery during their passing period or at the end of the day. We will not be sending individual passes to students notifying them of their delivery, nor will we be interrupting class to make a special Valentine delivery during the school day.
Enrollment is just around the corner and I would like to invite all parents to attend our enrollment meeting February 5th at 6:00pm in the auditorium. Department representatives will be available to answer any particular questions regarding their course after the formal presentation. Please make it a priority to review your student’s selections prior to February 22nd. Students will have to submit the hard copy of their enrollment sheet to staff on February 23rd. If you have any ques-tions regarding enrollment, please contact your child’s counselor or go to Olathe East’s website and click on counseling. It is very important students make wise selections as we plan course offerings around what our students select. If changes are made after enrollment, we cannot guar-antee the course will be opened when the student asks for the change.
In conclusion, I would like to heighten parent awareness regarding “Vaping,” inhaling water vapor to obtain a substance, most often nicotine. I would encourage every parent to speak to their student regarding the health risks of vaping, as some of our students believe this is a “healthy” alternative to smoking cigarettes. This is not true. You may also hear students refer to a “juul” or a “juul pod” which is a highly concentrated nicotine vaporizer and can commonly be mistaken for a USB flash drive. This is a part of the “vape pen” and juuls are sold in a variety flavors, often masking the nicotine smell or taste. It is illegal to sell these products to students under the age of 18 in some areas and even 21 in others. Please reach out if you have any questions we can help answer regarding this topic.
Olathe East Proud,
Athletics Athletics #HawkNation
LOOKING AHEADSpring Sports teams will start their tryouts/practices on Monday, February 26th. Please access the Olathe East website and click on the “Athletics” tab, “Spring Sports” tab, and then the sport of choice for specific information regarding tryouts. Any student interested in participating in Baseball, Boys Golf, Girls Soccer, Softball, Girls Swimming & Diving, Boys Tennis, or Boys and Girls Track & Field must have a parent-signed and student-signed Physical Form (dated after May 01, 2017) and a parent-signed and student-signed Concussion Form on file in the Athletic Office prior to participation – please do not wait until the last minute to get these forms turned-in! Both forms may be picked-up in the Main Office or on the Olathe East website. Be sure to print all four pages of the Physical Form and sign the last page. Please note that forms obtained at the Doctor’s Office typically only include the second page – students must turn-in all four pages to be eligible to participate in tryouts/practice.
SPRING SPORTS TRYOUTSBASEBALLHead Coach: John McDonald Email: [email protected] Pre-Season Conditioning: Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays – 3:10pm in the 300 HallwayMandatory Pre-Tryout Meeting: All players planning to tryout for the Hawks Baseball Team must attend a player-only pre-tryout meeting on Wednesday, February 21st in the Auditorium at 7:20am. Tryouts: • Monday, February 26th – Thursday, March 01st –
3:15pm at the OE Baseball Field• Monday, February 26th – Pitchers & Catchers
Grades 10-12, 5:30am in the East GymTeam Website: eteamz.com/OlatheEastBaseball
GIRLS SOCCERHead Coach: Terry Hair Email: [email protected] Pre-Season Conditioning: Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays – 3:20pm in the Commons Tryouts: • Monday, February 26th – 3:20pm in the CommonsNotes: We hope to go outside if at all possible, so dress accordingly. We will keep the best 16 or so girls on Varsity, the next 16-18 on JV, and the C-Team will also have approximately 16-18 girls.Website: http://schools.olatheschools.com/buildings/east/womens-soccer/
BOYS GOLF Head Coach: Kevin Saunders Email: [email protected] Pre-Tryout Meeting: All players planning to tryout for the Hawks Golf Team must attend a player-only pre-tryout meeting on Tuesday, February 20st in the Media Center at 7:30am. Tryouts: • 3:15pm at Overland Park Golf Club (125th and
Quivira) Notes: Tryouts will begin on Monday, February 26th and will continue throughout the week until our team is finalized. Please note that cuts will be made throughout the week as we make our final selection. Players will need to have all their own equipment for tryouts – clubs, bag, balls, tees, etc. Please dress for the weather – cold weather will not keep us from playing. In case of inclement weather during tryouts, please listen to school announcements for any changes.
SOFTBALLHead Coach: Stan Spurlin Email: [email protected] Pre-Season Conditioning: Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays. Tryouts: • Monday, February 26th – Thursday, March 01st –
3:30pmNotes: On Monday, we will hold tryouts at the Hawks Softball Field from 3:30-6:00pm. In case of inclement weather, we will move inside and the tryout time may be subject to change. Please bring your equipment, including glove and bat along with cleats or tennis shoes (tennis shoes required if we are inside). Be sure to be prepared for both inside or outside.
GIRLS SWIMMING AND DIVINGHead Coach: Dave YoukerEmail: [email protected] Tryouts: • Monday, February 26th – 3:15pm at the California
Trail Middle School Pool Notes: Anyone coming out for the first time, please be physically prepared by getting into the water and swimming. The school district provides a shuttle bus from OE to CT so those needing transportation (student-athletes should listen to announcements for the bus number). The bus picks-up at the end of the 200 hallway and departs promptly at 3:06pm. If the girls miss the bus, they will need to walk the ½ mile from OE to CT. Website: https://ladyhawksswimanddive.shutterfly.com/
GO HAWKS!SPRING SPORTS TRYOUTS - CONTINUEDBOYS TENNISHead Coach: Anthony Ruiz Email: [email protected] Tryouts: • Monday, February 26th - Friday, March 02nd –
3:15pm at the Olathe East Tennis CourtsNotes: Players should bring their own racquet, water bottle, and be dressed for the weather.
BOYS AND GIRLS TRACK AND FIELDHead Coach: Mike Wallace Email: [email protected] Pre-Season Conditioning: Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays – 3:20pm on the Bridge Tryouts: • Monday, February 26th – 3:25pm in the CommonsNotes: Student-athletes interested in being a member of the Track & Field Team should see Coach Wallace or Coach Daniels to receive practice sweats.
FRIENDLY REMINDER REGARDING TRYOUTS: Students may not participate until they have both a signed Physical Form and Concussion Form on file in the Athletic Office.
WINTER SPORTS UPDATE BOYS BASKETBALL, HEAD COACH JIM SUPERThe Hawks are currently 6-5, including a 2nd Place finish at the Championship Challenge (at SM East) and a 3rd Place finish at the Saints Classic. The Hawks are looking forward to a successful second half of the season. For more information follow the Hawks Basketball Team on Twitter @oebasketball.
GIRLS BASKETBALL, HEAD COACH CLINT EVANSThe Lady Hawks are currently 9-0 and ranked 1st in Class 6A! After starting the season by defeating cross-town rival Olathe South in the 1st Annual Lady Hawks Classic Tournament, the team looks to compete in league play the rest of the season with the goal of repeating as Sunflower League Champions. The team also has its sights on returning to the 6A State Girls Basketball Tournament. Amongst the many team accomplishments (including Fox 4/HyVee’s Team of the Week), there are individual celebrations as well including Senior Sydney Wilson committing to play at Missouri State University. For more information follow the Girls Basketball Team on Twitter @ladyhawksball.
BOYS & GIRLS BOWLING, HEAD COACH CHUCK THIBODEAU The Hawks and Lady Hawks Bowling Teams are off to an outstanding start to the season, going undefeated in their first two meets! The boy’s team has been led by juniors Jared Sanders and Jace Sanders and Sophomore Triston Lundberg. The Lady Hawks started the season off on fire, breaking two school records at the first meet with a team score of 2429 and a single game score of 895. The girls’ team has been led by juniors Sydney Miller and Katie Rhoades and seniors Ashley Copeland and Abby Barr. For more information follow the Hawks Bowling Team on Twitter @OEBowlBoosters.
BOYS SWIMMING & DIVING HEAD COACH DAVE YOUKERThe Hawks Swimming & Diving Team is having a very successful season with several of the boys having already received several state cuts/consideration times! The Sunflower League Championship is February 02nd and February 03rd and we plan on continuing to show improvements in all phases of our team. We have high expectations for all of our student-athletes as we compete in the “Championship Phase” of the season – especially at the 6A State Swim & Dive Championships on February 16th and February 17th.
WRESTLING, HEAD COACH LANCE LARSON Most recently the Hawks Wrestling team competed at the BVNW Husky Invitational with two individuals – Junior Wyatt Mackley and Junior Jayden Avena – finishing in the top five of their respective weight classes. The Olathe East Wrestling Team will complete their regular season schedule with cross-town rivalry double dual against Olathe Northwest and Olathe West on Thursday, February 01st (at Olathe Northwest), before beginning their postseason League (held at Olathe East on Saturday, February 10th), Regional and State tournaments. Olathe East will compete in a Regional Tournament on Friday, February 16th and Saturday, February 17th at Lawrence High School where the top eight finishers will qualify for the 6A State Tournament in Wichita. For more information follow the Hawks Wrestling Team on Twitter @OEWrestling.
LET’S GO, OLATHE EAST!
ACTIVITIESTHE HAWKS NESTTHIS MONTH ATFEBRUARY
The Hawks Nest has a new management team this semester. We also have several things in the works this semester.
We have OE Sherpa pullovers for Pre-Order on our web store www.TheHawksNestOnline.com (you can also access the store website from a link on the school website). We are taking pre-orders now and plan to have them in for parent teacher conferences. Check our web page and social media for new items and specials all semester long.
We are also selling Valentines; we have the $1 option, a $3 option and our $5 Date package which includes a box of chocolates, 2 packets of hot cocoa, popcorn, lip balm, and a pack of gum. These can be ordered online, from the Spirit Box, and we will be taking orders in-person during conferences as well.
Thank you for your support! Marketing Management Class
KAY CLUB ATTENDS 2017 KAY REGIONAL CONFERENCE
The KAY Club officers attended the Area 1 KAY Regional Conference on October 30, 2017 at Turner Recreational Center in Turner Kansas. The Club received the Red Award, recognizing their student leadership and service to their school, community, nation and world for the 2016-2017 school year.
The Kansas Association for Youth (KAY) is a character-building, leadership training program directed by the Kansas State High School Activities Association. This nationally acclaimed organization provides students an opportunity to learn to assume their citizenship responsibilities and to enrich their personalities through well-organized programs. These programs emphasize four areas of service: school, community, nation and world.
The theme for the 2017 Regional Conference was “Set Sail….LEAD-YER-SHIP”! This conference affords opportunities for student leaders and sponsors from neighboring clubs to share successes and challenge, as well as exchange ideas. Sessions in leadership training and organizational skills are also offered.
KAY CLUB OFFICERS INCLUDE:
ALLIE O’NEILMORGAN WOODSMALLLILLIE STUMBAUGHALLISON WEISHAARLIZ WASINGER
ANNE LAMAR IS KAY CLUB SPONSOR AT OLATHE EAST.
KAY CLUB SERVICE PROJECTS FOCUS ON HOLIDAY SPIRITTuesday, December 5, KAY club went to the Nottingham Rehabilitation Center to help decorate for the holidays. Due to KAY club’s contribution, the nurses and employees were able to focus on helping the elderly, rather than decorating. Quite a few members of the club participated and enjoyed spending time with each other while helping decorate. This is just one of the many service projects KAY club has done this year. Just last month, members of the club volunteered at a restaurant-style food pantry. KAY club loves to help others and make a difference in many lives!
Way to give back, KAY Club!Way to give back, KAY Club!
UPDATE Hawk Leader
HAWK LEADEREXEC OF THE YEAR
Delaney HINER
HAWK LEADEROF THE YEARSAVANNA
WYATT
Congratulations to the eight choir members that will be representing Olathe East H.S. in the 2018 Kansas Music Educators Association All-State Honor Choir at the State Conference in Wichita, February 22 – 24. These singers were selected through a rigorous blind audition where musicians sing cuts from three pieces of music, and in the N.E. Kansas auditions, students also do a sight singing exercise as part of the audition process. Five of the OE All-Staters earned perfect sight singing scores this year.
The All-State Honor Choir is comprised of 256 of the top singers from across the state. The eight Olathe East singers make up ten percent of the eighty singers from the fifty five high schools in N.E Kansas region.
Jacob Thomas is a three-year All-State Choir Member this year. It is very difficult to make the choir for even one year, so accomplishing it for three consecutive years is outstanding!
2018 KMEA ALL-STATE HONOR CHOIR: FROM BOTTOM LEFT; Jennifer Meier, Zoey Johnson; 2nd Row: Grace Johns, Cora Miller, Maggie Horton; 3rd Row: Delaney Kirk, Jacob Swafford, Jacob Thomas.
EIGHT OLATHE EAST CHOIR STUDENTSSELECTED FOR KMEA ALL-STATE HONOR CHOIR
SUPPORT OEHS STUCOEat at Chipotle and
Give blood and save lives!The Olate East Student Council is sponsoring another blood drive. All parents are encouraged to donate as well as students 16 and older. Adults will be allowed to move to the front of the line so feel free to stop by between 8:00am and 2:00pm on February 7.
Online registration is also available: http://bit.ly/2FqJnC
Contact Mr. Thuston or Mrs. Evans for additional information.
WANT TO BE AN OEHS CHEERLEADER? PICK UP A PACKET IN ROOM 518 OR THE FRONT OFFICE. KNOW A MIDDLER SCHOOL STUDENT WANTING HELP WITH TRYOUTS? Ask your school for a clinic flyer TO SIGN UP! middle school cheer clinic | february 17 | 1:30-4:30pmMANDAtory information high school tryout parent meetingmarch 6| 6:00pm | room 518 at oehs
These freshmen students were selected from around 800 students who auditioned across the state for the Kansas Music Educators Middle Level State Honor Choir. They will travel to Wichita on Friday, February 23, to rehearse and give a concert with the other 150 students from around the state who were selected for this honor. With ten students selected this year, Olathe East will be well represented in the State Honor choir!
FROM LEFT TO RIGHT: (front) Justin Cooley, Cara Castaldi, Summer Darpinian (middle) Grant Boyer, Paul Cameron (Back) Camron Fisher, Willa Walberg, Jackie Tian (Not Pictured) James Day, Emma Gotfredson
FRESHMEN STUDENTS NAMED TO KMEA HONOR CHOIR
The OEHS Madrigal Singers have been selected to perform at the annual Kansas Music Educators’ Association (KMEA) In-Service Workshop in Wichita on Friday, February 23 at 4:00 p.m. in the Mary Jane Teall Theatre in Century II. Out of all the high school choirs in Kansas, only seven ensembles were selected to perform at this year’s conference. Last May the Madrigal Singers submitted an audio recording of a performance of three songs that were judged in a blind audition during the summer. Mrs. Scheibler was notified shortly before school started in August that the Madrigal Singers were selected to perform.
The Madrigal Singers will present a program at this year’s conference, showcasing a wide variety of
choral literature. The six pieces that they will be performing range from a Renaissance madrigal to Chopin to contemporary vocal jazz. The Madrigal Singers will be presenting their KMEA program at a home concert along with the Olathe East Chamber Orchestra, who was also selected to perform at the KMEA ISW, prior to their Wichita performances. This special, combined choir and orchestra Pre-KMEA Concert will be held on Tuesday, February 13 at 7:00 p.m. in the OEHS Auditorium.
“I’m thankful for such an incredible opportunity to express my love for music at such a superior level!” – Mackenzie Bohn
2017 – 2018 MADRIGAL MEMBERS: Carl Barrett, Mackenzie Bohn, Will Eagan, Maggie Ferguson, Jordan Flemming, Lauren Fuller, Emma Gordon, Maggie Horton, Grayson Howell, Grace Johns, Zoey Johnson, Ben Kahnk, Delaney Kirk, Rebecca Kite, Ashtyn Mathes, Jennifer Meier, Cora Miller, Joey Odell, Daniel Reed, Owen Richards, Holden Rohlfing, Jacob Swafford, Jacob Thomas, Zaid Umar, Mia Valentine.
OEHS MADRIGAL SINGERS SELECTED FOR MAJOR PERFORMANCE
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2017-2018 olathe east yearbook through my payments plus.
Price will increase soon. Don’t wait!
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PROUD TO BE A HAWK!
Recently the Olathe East Band had three students that were selected with the John Phillips Sousa Honor Band for Freshmen. Pictured from left to right are Adam Kahnk on tuba, Jessie Fish on percussion, and Josh Laughlin on Alto Sax.
The band also had numerous students selected once again to the All State Honor Groups. This is the highest honor for high school band students in Kansas. Pictured from left to right are: Front row: Nathan Byard on Jazz Piano, Evan Kappelman on Jazz Tenor Sax. Second row: Nolan Ralph on trombone, Jordan Flemming on clarinet, and Honorah Maggio on clarinet. Third row: Aaron Bethel on trumpet, Ragan Foster on baritone, and Bryan Kwon on Bassoon.
RECEIVE HIGH HONORSOEHS BAND STUDENTS
ATTENTION FAMILIES OF
SENIOR STUDENTS!THE SENIOR AD DEADLINEIS FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 9. Senior ads will be featured in the 2017-2018 Aurora Yearbook and are a wonderful way for you to send a congratulatory message to your graduating son or daughter that will last for many years to come. The Senior ads section has become a favorite section in the yearbook as students discover a message personalized just for them.
SAMPLE SENIOR AD >>
NEED MORE INFO? Please feel free to
contact Yearbook Adviser Karee Schnoring via
email at [email protected] or by calling Olathe East at
913-780-7120 and asking to be transferred
to Karee Schnoring.
Don’t wait!
Awesome Hawks are students who are quiet and capable. The award is given out 24 times during the year, 12 times in the fall and 12 in the spring. These students show respect for property and others, a positive attitude toward school and cooperation in working with others.
SECOND WEEK OF JANUARY
Kyle BoehmerKyle makes Quizlets for his peers for all curriculum. He is helpful to his teachers and classmates. He is kind, thoughtful, and enthusiastic about learning and helping others.
THIRD WEEK OF JANUARY
Alyssa CarneyAlyssa is a sophomore and an all around awesome student. She is kind and friendly to everyone she meets and she has brightened a lot of people’s days with her beautiful artwork on my whiteboard and elsewhere.
AwesomeHawks Check out
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Webpagehttp://schools.olatheschools.com/ buildings/scholarships
BE SURE TO CHECK OUT THE DISTRICT SCHOLARSHIP WEBPAGE.
OLATHE EAST
IT’S GREAT TO BE ANOLATHE EAST
HAWK!
JanuaryJanuary
Counselingcorner2018-2019 Enrollment
Please mark your calendars for our annual Parent Information Meeting regarding Enrollment for next year! All parents of Current Grade 8, 9, 10, and 11 students are encouraged to participate! Monday - February 5, 2018Olathe East High School Auditorium at 6:00 pm
On-Line Enrollment for 2018-2019 is due Friday, February 23. Please attend the parent meeting to learn more about the process! Students are welcome.
We hope to provide answers to the most frequently asked questions about enrollment, course opportunities, graduation requirements, college preparatory recommended curriculum and other topics of interest to you and your students. Department Representatives and OATC will answer questions after the 6:00 pm presentation.
Olathe East High School counselors will provide information for our students regarding enrollment opportunities and the on-line enrollment process. A power point presentation will be posted on the website. The Enrollment Timeline includes specific dates for our future and current students. To view the “Enrollment Timeline”, please refer to our website http://teachers.olatheschools.com/oecounseling/enrollment-information/ .
Parent/Student/Teacher Conferences (February 7 & 8) are a great time to consult with teachers and school counselors regarding enrollment questions.
Counselors will meet with current 8th graders at CT, FT, and PT to finalize their enrollment. Students who currently attend Olathe East will need to select their classes online no later than Friday, February 23, 2018. Counselors will not be meeting with students through classes but will be available in the Commons during Hawk Hour Mon-Wed, Feb 12-14 and all day Friday, February 23 in the Writing Lab if students need assistance completing their online enrollment.
Guidelines for Choosing Courses for 2018-2019
The following questions are often heard as we begin enrollment for the coming school year!
• What does “online enrollment” mean for my student?• How do I know what my student needs to graduate and prepare for college?• How do I help my student choose classes?
Several important topics will be discussed at the Parent Enrollment Information Meeting on February 5th. Counselors and advisory teachers have provided enrollment information to students including “Program Planning Guides”, “Enrollment Instructions” and “Enrollment Worksheets”. Details are available online.
Students are required to log on to their Student VUE accounts to access online enrollment. Parents may see their student’s choices via their Parent VUE account.
The “Program Planning Guide” is a valuable resource for students and parents. Helpful information includes Graduation Requirements, Kansas Regents Admission Requirements, Weighted Grades, Credit Options (including Advanced Placement, College Now, and Quick Step opportunities), NAIA and NCAA Eligibility Requirements, College Admissions and Financial Aid, and 21st CENTURY ACADEMIES.
As students make choices, please consider the following:• Graduation requirements• Recommended college preparatory curriculum when 4 year and/or 2 year college is the goal• Post-secondary goals• Courses that develop skills and explore areas of interest• Teacher recommendations for most appropriate courses• Completion of online enrollment by due dates
Please refer to the Program Planning Guide and other online resources for details and answers to many questions. Check with your student’s teachers and school counselor during Parent/Student/Teacher Conferences with additional questions. Students benefit most when making informed decisions about their course requests for the next school year! Students must request the courses they are willing to keep in their schedule. Schedule changes will be limited due to course availability and class sizes!
College Now Information
College Now is a partnership with Johnson County Community College that allows students to earn college credit for courses taken here at OE during the school day. Students taking programming classes, Spanish or French 4, AP English Literature-12th grade, AP European History, AP US History, AP Music Theory, AP Gov-2nd semester only are classified as Semester only courses; meaning students must re-enroll through JCCC to earn credit for the Spring semester. Specific information is available on the OE counseling website and the JCCC website (there is a direct link from the OE website). http://teachers.olatheschools.com/oecounseling/jccccollege-now/
College Now Spring Deadlines
January 26, 2018• Application submission priority deadline (online – JCCC website http://www.jccc.edu/admissions/apply/index.html). Applications may be submitted after this date, but there is no guarantee of processing before the enrollment deadline. If a student is currently enrolled in College Now, there is no need to re-apply.• ACT test score priority submission deadline (if applicable).
February 9, 2018• ACCUPLACER test deadline. If a placement test is required, it will be stated on the College Now Schedule for Olathe East High School. Schedules are available on Olathe East Counseling website and at http://www.jccc.edu/admissions/high-school/college-now/ • Enrollment deadline – payment is due at the time of enrollment.Grant applications are located on the OE Counseling website and are to be submitted to the OE Counseling office. We will forward them to the appropriate parties. Applications are processed after February 9. Students will not be dropped for non-payment until after receiving the results of their applications.
Advanced Placement Test Registration
AP Test registration is open through 11:59 PM Wednesday, March 7, 20018. You must visit https://user.totalregistration.net/AP/172221 to sign up to take an AP exam. The cost of each exam is $98 and must be paid online when registering. No extra exams will be ordered so it is very important that you register for the exams you wish to take. Fee waivers are available for those who qualify. Please see Mrs. Schmale in the counseling office if you have any questions.
Attention Senior Parents and Seniors
Every year the counseling department collects scholarship information in order to recognize students at the Academic Signing and the Awards Ceremony for Seniors. Last year, 216 seniors were offered scholarships, awards and/or special recognitions totaling over 13 million dollars and accepted 1.9 million for their first year of education with a renewable amount of 6.7 million dollars.
The Academic Signing, in late April, recognizes students that have been offered and accepted College/University academic scholarships or scholarships from Technical/Vocational schools. Students can only be recognized is they submit their scholarship information in a timely manner. The deadline to submit scholarship information is April 20th.
In early May, Olathe East has an awards ceremony to celebrate senior successes. At that time, many community leaders attend to present their scholarships, personally, to the recipients. All accepted scholarships are read off for each individual as well as various other awards. Again all scholarship information needs to be submitted by April 20th.
Here is the link and the QR code for students to submit their scholarship information. (http://bit.ly/OEScholarhipCollection)
Atención padres de familias que hablan español. La escuela Preparatoria Olathe North los ha invitado a asistir a su sesión de inscripciones en español. La mayor parte de la información presentada será la misma que se presenta aquí en Olathe East.Será el lunes, 12 de febrero a as 7PMen el teatro pequeño. Por favor estacione en el lado este del plantel escolar.
