The TABE Test will be administered to students who are eligible for, and interested in, our HiSET Program on Thursday, May 11th at 9am @ SLATS.
Campuses will email me the names of any students who meet the eligibility criteria listed below by Friday, May 5th. If you feel your child should be tested or to check their eligibility please contact your child's school administration or Ms. Heidi Charles at SLATS.
After testing, schools receive a list of students who should attend an interview for the program. Interview dates and times will be included in that email.
DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAM:
Students will spend 1/2 of the day in academic classrooms focusing on HiSET preparation, and the other 1/2 of the day in one of our 6 skills classes.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:
· Student must take the TABE Test on our campus.
· Student must be at least 16 years of age by March 1, 2024
· Student does not have an opportunity to receive at least 5 Carnegie units by age 17, 10 Carnegie units by age 18, or 15 Carnegie units by age 19 (grade level not required)
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us.
Thank you.
Heidi M. Charles
Administrative Assistant, HiSET, SBLC, 504
HCHARLES@slpsb.org
337-942-4761
LEAP testing for Seniors starts on 4/18. If a Senior is required to take an exam they were sent an email through their school email, please check with your Senior or graduating Junior to see if they have received an email to test.
2ND WAVE OF ALGEBRA I BOOTCAMP takes place on 4/18:
GROUP 3 4/18 7:45-11
GROUP 4 4/18 11:30-2:40
Tuesday April 18; 6pm is the newly scheduled date for OHS Tiger Night
All students who take Algebra I will participate in a LEAP Bootcamp on April 17.
ALGEBRA I BOOTCAMP
GROUP 1 4/17 7:45-11
GROUP 2 4/17 11:30-2:40
Tuesday April 18; 6pm is the newly scheduled date for OHS Tiger Night
In-parish transfer requests are now being accepted. To request an in-parish transfer, visit https://forms.gle/HbSYNGdNdHWsXPuE9. The deadline is June 9, 2023.
Autism Awareness Month is observed in April. During this month, we reflect on the challenges faced by individuals with autism and their families. This month serves as a reminder of the need for increased understanding, acceptance, and support for individuals with autism and their families.
Attention TIGER FAMILY!! Due to a change in the parish Track meet, we have decided to reschedule our TIGER NIGHT. Once a new date is solidified, we will ensure to get the word out. In the meantime, We ask that everyone joins us in wishing our boys and girls track team GOOD LUCK as they prepare for VICTORY!!!!
Go TIGERS!!!!!!!!
Tightening up on Dress Code
1. Jackets must be blue, black, white, gray
2. Shorts have to be finger tip length.
3. Shirts must cover natural waist.
4. Shoes- no Crocs or slippers.
All violators will be written up.
OHS Band is seeking new members from it's student body. If your student would like to join the band fill in the form through the link attached.
https://forms.gle/4rBBagMKb6Y3khaYA
Attention all Parents/Guardians of future and current Opelousas Sr. High School Tigers! The Staff and Administration would like to invite you to our TIGER NIGHT!! This event is designed for incoming parents and students to see all the many things OHS has to offer! In addition, we will have a special session for all current 9th-12th grade parents to discuss the importance of testing and how it affects promotion! Please join us on Wednesday April 5th at 6:00pm. This is an event you don't want to miss!!
Congratulations to OHS Academic Rally students who won at district competition at LSUE qualifying for state and became state champions at the State Rally at LSU on March 4th.
District Competition
Paloma Quiroz 2nd Spanish 1
Cassandra Vazquez 1st Spanish 2
Sean Polk Superior rating in Speech: Interpretive Reading
State Competition
Paloma Quiroz Spanish 1
Cassandra Vasquez 1st Spanish 2
Sean Polk Superior rating in Speech: Interpretive Reading
2023 Black History Month Contest!
OHS students will be honored at a ceremony on Thursday, April 6th at 5pm at SLP School Board for winning the Black History Month contest sponsored by the Retired Educators Association of St. Landry Parish. In the High School Category, Markiesha Lagrange placed 2nd, Mykelti Thurman placed 3rd, and Myke Francis earned Honorable Mention.
Attention all Parents/Guardians of future and current Opelousas Sr. High School Tigers! The Staff and Administration would like to invite you to our TIGER NIGHT!! This event is designed for incoming parents and students to see all the many things OHS has to offer! In addition, we will have a special session for all current 9th-12th grade parents to discuss the importance of testing and how it affects promotion! Please join us on Wednesday April 5th at 6:00pm. This is an event you don't want to miss!!
Congratulations to the Class of 2024 who enjoyed their Ring Ceremony on March 30, 2023 where they received their class rings and signed the pledge to graduate!
BUS #604 WILL NOT BE RUNNING FRIDAY, MARCH 31ST.
Check your students Google Classroom for ACT Workkeys testing information Day 1.
Join us for Tiger Night at OHS
Wednesday, April 5th 6pm
JUMPSTART SUMMERS PROGRAM APPLICATIONS
~Open to all current students enrolled in St. Landry Parish public schools in 9th through 12th grade (MEDIA ARTS is open to students in grades 7-12)
~ Courses are designed to prepare students for careers involving specialized skill sets.
~Students can earn up to $2,000.00 depending on the program.
~Program begins May 30th and ends August 1st.
~Program contingent on the number of applicants.
~The application will close on May 5th.
Link to Register: https://tinyurl.com/slpjss
