Parent Resources

OCS is using the PikMyKid app for dismissal this year.  All parents are encouraged to download and use the app so that carpool runs as smoothly and safely as possible.  The Parent App Guide is accessible below.
      Parent App User Guide_English_2024 Release

PLEASE NOTE:
School begins promptly at 7:40 am.  Students arriving to school after 7:40 am are considered late.  All late students must be signed into school at the front office by a parent/guardian/adult.

EARLY PICKUP: 
Early pickup ends at 1:45 p.m.   The front office will be closed during this time to facilitate dismissal. Parents arriving after 1:45 p.m. will need to wait for dismissal to pick up their student.

Drop-off & Pick-up DIRECTIONS (effective July 29, 2024): 
Parents will need to use the directions in this link for Drop-off and Pick-up in the mornings and afternoons:
 Pick-up and Drop-Off Directions 24-25

WALKER INFORMATION:
Parents & Guardians:  If you would like for your student to be a walker, you must fill out the form at the link below.
Walker Sign-up Form

Dismissal Safety Reminders!
      *Students will not enter vehicles waiting in the road that are not in the car line.
      *Students will not cross driveways or the street for pick-up, except when accompanied by an adult.
      *Late pick-up students must remain in the supervised area of the bus ramp. No waiting on Central Ave.
      *Walkers not picked up by 3:08 PM from Alee Temple and Paulsen parking lots will be escorted back
         to campus when directed by OCS staff.

NURSE INFORMATION
- ALL 7^th grade students are required to be Up To Date  with their immunizations by November 18, 2024.
- If your child has a history of seizures, the nursing office must have the medication and paperwork asap.
- If your child has a history of asthma, the nursing office must have your paperwork as well as an inhaler.
- If your child rides a bike to Oglethorpe, they should be wearing a helmet.
Hearing screenings will be Monday, September 23rd.  Vision screenings  will be Wednesday, September 25th.   If you would like to have your child opt out of the screenings, you must provide documentation from your doctor stating they screened your child's Hearing/Vision.
The Nurse’s office is open from 7:15 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. for your convenience. You can contact Nurse Borden at 912-395-5079 or dolores.borden@sccpss.com.

Please NOTE:

Absolutely NO FOOD DELIVERIES will be accepted for or by students at OCS.  For example, Grub Hub, Door Dash, etc.
Students are NOT allowed to bring personal Laptops or Chromebooks from home. Students may only use OCS Chromebooks to complete work at school.

Student attendance is the responsibility of the parent and the student. School attendance and academic success are causally related. When students are absent from school, their absence causes a loss of instructional time and could result in poor academic performance.  
If a student arrives to school after 7:40 am, the parent/guardian MUST come inside the building and sign their child in at the front office. 

Excused and/or Unexcused Absences - Oglethorpe’s policy is that each student is allowed 5 excused or unexcused absences each semester without penalty. After 10 total absences, students may be assigned a morning or an afterschool admin-managed detention or a Saturday school to make up the missed time and may also be referred to our school social worker. Unexcused absence will be subject to attendance investigation.

Unexcused Absences (1-Full Day, 2-5 Full Days/10 Full Days) - If a student is marked with a chronic unexcused absence (chronic attendance and/or tardies to school a.m. class) for the school day, the student will not be allowed to participate or attend extracurricular activities scheduled on the day of the absence and/or for a period of time as determined by administration after having held a truancy meeting. After 10 or more days total absences, students will be considered truant and will be referred to our school social worker and be required to make up missed time by attending a mandatory academic Saturday school.

Below is a link to resources for parents and information on the importance of school attendance. 
SCCPSS Attendance

ACADEMIC OVERVIEW
Oglethorpe Charter School serves students in grades sixth, seventh, and eighth. All of Oglethorpe’s teachers are trained in the Georgia Standards of Excellence which are directly aligned to the Georgia Performance Standards. All students at Oglethorpe take core classes in reading/literature, writing/grammar, mathematics, science, and social studies. In addition to the regular curriculum, students will receive:

• Character Education
• Instruction in study skills, test-taking, note-taking, and time-management
• 15 minutes set aside each day for sustained silent reading in reading classes
• Specialized instruction for students not meeting standards in reading and math
• Enrichment opportunities for students exceeding standards in reading and math
• Remediation opportunities for students who are struggling in their subjects.
• Career/College Readiness
• Goal Setting

In the event of an excused absence, assignment deadlines will be extended one day for each day’s absence. Absence from school for illness or to attend a special school function does not excuse a student from the responsibility for completing assignments in and out of class. 

Grading Policy- The following grading policy has been adopted by Oglethorpe Charter School:
     ▪ 60% Assessments: Tests, Quizzes, Formative/Summative Assessments, Major Projects.
     ▪ 40% Classwork: Homework, Daily Class Assignments, Small Projects
     ▪ High Honor Roll -GPA of 95 or higher, no grade below 90.
     ▪ Honor Roll –GPA of 90 or higher, no grade below 85.
Honor rolls may be published in the quarterly newsletter and the local newspaper. Students will also be recognized for earning Honor Roll at any point throughout the school year.
Grade Reporting and Tracking Policy - Report cards are published through the Parent Portal every nine weeks based on district schedule. Parents should check Power School to be notified if students have a GPA below 70. Students who have failed courses at the end of the first semester are sent home a Critical Decision Forms. Parent(s) or Guardian(s) are required to schedule a parent conference with the student’s team. Parents are also encouraged to enroll in Parent Access. Please contact Ms. Sarita Grant (Information Specialist) for assistance. The ending nine (9) weeks grades may not have a numerical value lower than 60.
Grading Procedure - The following grading scale will be used to report student achievement in all school subjects:  A = 90–100; B = 80–90; C = 70–79, F = 0–69.