Parent Resources

Attendance Recovery Options Summary
Asynchronous Remote Attendance Parent Guidance Document
Asynchronous Remote Attendance Work Log

For additional information or questions, please contact:
Lakisha Mack, OCS Counselor at 912-395-5076 or email Lakisha Mack
Emily McAleer, OCS Counselor at 912-395-5072 or email Emily McAleer
Jessy McMullan, School Social Worker at email Jessy McMullan

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 to make up the missed time and may also be referred to our school social worker. Unexcused absences 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

Parents/Guardians are required to bring meds or refills to the main office and the nurse will be called to receive them. Do not send in with the student.
Parents/Guardians will be notified when a student is not feeling well and needs to go home. Parent or Guardian must pick up the student within 30 minutes, except when parent or guardian is traveling a long distance.
All parent communication with the school nurse must be done in a respectful manner.

• If your child has a history of seizures, the nursing office must have the medication and paperwork.
• 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 wear a helmet.

Certain vaccinations are required before your child can attend school. Please make sure your child's vaccinations are up to date. You may click on the links below to learn what your child needs:

Georgia Department of Public Health Vaccination Information

7th Grade Vaccine Handbook

Meningococcal Conjugate Vaccines

Teen Teaching Sheet

Give Em Your Best Shot Resource

Complete vaccination records can be mailed to the school or scanned copies can be emailed to Nurse Bolden at [email protected]. 
Nurse Borden can also be contacted at 912-395-5079.

How do I sign up for and use Parent Access?

PowerSchool Parent Access is your one-stop shop for accessing your student’s information. It’s available 24/7/365 and it couldn’t be easier. You can access it on your desktop, laptop, or mobile device at Access PowerSchool Parent Portal. PowerSchool Parent Access also allows you to see student attendance, assignments, and grades.
Please contact our Student Information Specialist at [email protected] if you do not have your login information. Once you are properly identified, your student's access ID and password will be provided. Each child will have a separate access ID and you will need to link each to the account you create in Parent Access. Instructions for using the Parent Access portal are posted on the BOE website.

View PS Parent Flyer with Information

Availability

Parent Access will be available for login after the tenth day of each school year and will close five days before the end of each marking period. In addition, as the marking period changes from one quarter to another, you can expect to have access to your student's grades for the new quarter five days after the start of the quarter.

Oglethorpe Charter School serves students in grades sixth, seventh, and eighth. All Oglethorpe 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:
     ▪Grade Weights Policy: Assessments 40%, Classwork 60%.
     ▪Grading Scale: A: 90-100, B: 80-89, C: 70-79, F: <70
     ▪ 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.

Children need healthy meals to learn. Savannah-Chatham County Public Schools offers healthy meals every school day. Breakfast and Lunch meals are available at no cost to all students at all grade levels. SCCPSS will use the Community Eligibility Provision(CEP) to provide these meals at no cost to all students.

The Oglethorpe Charter School Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) is accepting memberships for the current school year. The cost is $5 per family. If you would like to join, serve on the PTO Board, serve on a committee, or be a volunteer, please contact the school.