OHS New Student & Freshmen Guide
Classes
Meals
Clubs
Graduation Requirements
Spartan Speaks
Spirit Weeks
Counselors
Extra
Daily Schedule
How it works
Click on the category that you are interested in.
Look through the different sections within the category to learn more about OHS.
If you want to return to a previous page, click on the "BACK TO HOME" button at the bottom of each page in order to return the homepage, or click on the "*Category* Homepage" in order to return to that category's homepage.
If you have any questions that are unanswered by this guide, please reach out to your counselor. Contact information for the counselors can be found within the "Counselor" Category on the homepage.
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Graduation Requirements
Graduation Requirements
What is a Credit?
Schedule Changes
Registering for Classes
Sample Four-Year Plan
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Graduation Requirements
Graduation Requirements
What is a Credit?
Summary
A credit is a unit of measurement meant to track a student's academic progress. Students receive 1/2 of a credit for each semester of a course they take. Credits are assigned categories by subject (for example, if a student takes a year of Algebra I, they receive 1 math credit). Credits are considered elective credits if they belong to a subject that a student has already received enough credits in to graduate, or do not belong to a specific subject, like a world language.
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Graduation Requirements
Graduation Requirements
Graduation Requirements
Grad Requirements Homepage
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Graduation Requirements
Graduation Requirements
Registering for Classes
Summary
Students typically register for classes at the beginning of February. Students have to fill out a paper form with they preferred classes, as well as three back-up options. Students also have to fill out an online schedule request on StudentVue. Counselors will visit classrooms in February, as well, to answer any questions students may have. Students typically find out their schedules a week before school begins.
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Graduation Requirements
Graduation Requirements
Schedule Changes
Summary
In order for a student to change their schedule, they must complete a schedule change request form that the counseling department sends out at the beginning of each semester. Students have until the first Friday of the semester to add a class, the second Friday of the semester to drop a class for a study hall, and the fourth Friday of the semester for a level change (ex. if a student wanted to swap Honors Physics for Physics).
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Graduation Requirements
Graduation Requirements
Sample Four-Year Plan
Grad Requirements Homepage
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Spartan Speaks
Home of OHS Sports
What is The Spartan Speaks?
Daily Lunch & Breakfast
Why You Should Join
Course, Club, Other Guides
How to Contact
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Spartan Speaks
Spartan Speaks
What is the Spartan Speaks?
Summary
The Spartan Speaks is the official student newspaper of Orono High School. The Spartan Speaks covers a variety of topics, including Orono news, student life, sports, and more.
About
Spartan Speaks Homepage
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Spartan Speaks
Spartan Speaks
Home of OHS Sports
Summary
In addition to its many sports articles, students can view scores and schedules for each sport on The Spartan Speaks homepage and sports page. Click on individual sports to see rosters for each team.
Sports
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Spartan Speaks Homepage
Spartan Speaks
Spartan Speaks
Daily Lunch & Breakfast
Summary
Students can view the daily breakfast and lunch on the top-right corner of The Spartan Speaks Website. Nutrislice menus can also be accessed by clicking on the 'Menus' tab on the main menu.
BACK TO HOME
Spartan Speaks Homepage
Spartan Speaks
Spartan Speaks
Why You Should Join
Summary
You do not need to be a good writer or photographer to join The Spartan Speaks. The Spartan Speaks will work with you to develop the essential skills necessary for success. In addition to it being a lot of fun, being part of the newspaper allows you to make a difference in the Orono community, and it looks great on a resume.
More Info
Spartan Speaks Homepage
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Spartan Speaks
Spartan Speaks
How to Contact
Summary
You can contact The Spartan Speaks through any of the methods listed below. Be sure to follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Threads, and X.
Email
Instagram
Threads
Facebook
Contact Form
Spartan Speaks Homepage
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Spartan Speaks
Spartan Speaks
Course, Club & Other Guides
Summary
The Spartan Speaks offers a variety of guides to help students navigate OHS. View other guides by clicking on any of the links below
Meal Guide
Club Guide
Course Guide
Spartan Speaks Homepage
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Spirit Weeks
Homecoming
Who Plans Spirit Weeks?
Winterfest
You Matter Week
Prom
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Spirit Weeks
Spirit Weeks
Who Plans Spirit Weeks?
Summary
With the exception of Survivor Week (planned by DECA) and Live Unified Week (planned by the Unified Club,) all spirit weeks are planned by the Student Senate. The Student Senate is an elected body of students, tasked with organizing spirit weeks and acting as a liason to the school administration.
BACK TO HOME
Spirit Weeks Homepage
Spirit Weeks
Spirit Weeks
Homecoming
Summary
Homecoming is the first spirit week of the year. Meant to celebrate alumni returning to OHS, the week is filled with a series of dress-up days and Spartan Hour activities that change each year. The week culminates in the Homecoming football game on Friday and the Homecoming dance on Saturday.
Example Schedule
Spirit Weeks Homepage
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Spirit Weeks
Spirit Weeks
Halloween
Summary
Halloween is the only spirit 'week' on this list that is just a day. On October 31st, students can wear costumes to school, go around to classroomstrick-or-treating for candy, and participate in a costume contest during lunch to win fun prizes.
Example Schedule
Spirit Weeks Homepage
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Spirit Weeks
Spirit Weeks
Survivor Week
Summary
Survivor Week happens every year in early December. All students can apply to participate in daily challenges, such as walking barefoot, and sell things throughout the week to raise money for a charitable cause. Students compete in challenges after school each day and vote each other out until only one sole survivor remains.
Example Schedule
Spirit Weeks Homepage
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Spirit Weeks
Spirit Weeks
You Matter Week
Summary
You Matter Week happens the week before Winter Break each year. You Matter Week is meant to raise spirits and help students' mental health before Winter Break begins. Daily dress-up days, Bingo during lunch, and hot chocolate before school are just some of the events that occur throughout the week. The Student Senate sells You Matter sweatshirts all throughout the week, as well.
Example Schedule
BACK TO HOME
Spirit Weeks Homepage
Spirit Weeks
Spirit Weeks
Live Unified Week
Summary
Live Unified Week occurs in January. The week is dedicated to promoting inclusivity among the student body. There are dress-up days each day and bingo during lunch on Friday.
Example Schedule
BACK TO HOME
Spirit Weeks Homepage
Spirit Weeks
Spirit Weeks
Winterfest
Summary
Winterfest, which happens in late February, is essentially a Winter-themed Homecoming. Like Homecoming, there are daily dress-up days, Spartan Hour activities, lunch activities, and other events throughout the week, culminating in the Winterfest dance on Saturday.
Example Schedule
Spirit Weeks Homepage
BACK TO HOME
Spirit Weeks
Spirit Weeks
Prom
Summary
Prom Week, also known as Spartan Send-Off Week, happens every year during the week before Memorial Day. There are daily dress-up days, a yearbook signing event outside, and a senior celebration. The main focus of the week is the Prom dance, which happens on Friday of Prom week. The dance is only open to juniors and seniors and is the largest dance of the year.
Example Schedule
Spirit Weeks Homepage
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Daily Schedule
Sample Schedule
Schedule Overview
Lunch
Spartan Hour
Finals Week
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Daily Schedule
Daily Schedule
Schedule Overview
Summary
Unlike the middle school, a typical schedule at OHS has 7 periods. Each period lasts 48 minutes on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, while each period lasts 41 minutes on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The difference in period length is due to the addition of Spartan Hour on Tuesdays and Thursdays (see Spartan Hour for more information). Click below for a sample schedule.
Sample Schedule
Daily Schedule Homepage
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Daily Schedule
Daily Schedule
Sample Schedule
M/W/F
Tu/Th
Daily Schedule Homepage
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Daily Schedule
Daily Schedule
Spartan Hour
Summary
Spartan Hour is an extra period that occurs every Tuesday and Thursday after 1st period. Students go to their assigned Spartan Hour classroom and complete classwork. Other activities happen during Spartan Hour, as well, such as club meetings, spirit week events, and more. Students have the same Spartan Hour classroom for all four years of high school.
Daily Schedule Homepage
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Daily Schedule
Daily Schedule
Lunch
Summary
Lunch happens during Period 5. The period is split into three sections: 5A, 5B, and 5C. 5th hour classes take place in two of the three sections, with lunch occurring in the third section. Classes are randomly assigned which period (5A, 5B, 5C) they have lunch.
Daily Schedule Homepage
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Daily Schedule
Daily Schedule
Finals Week
Summary
Finals Week always happens on the last week of both Semester 1 and Semester 2. Instead of the standard seven period schedule, each day usually has only 2 or 3 periods, in addition to 5th period and Spartan Hour. This is meant to give teachers more time to conduct finals tests.
Daily Schedule Homepage
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Extra
Blended Learning
Online Learning
Detention
OHS Website
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Extra
Extra
Online Learning
Summary
Students can choose to take classes online. OHS only offers a few online classes, like Spanish III and Creative Writing, so many students take online classes from other schools. Students taking online classes during the school year receive a study hall for each semester of the class to complete online classwork during that time. Students can also take online classes during the summer.
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Extra Homepage
Extra
Extra
Blended Learning
Summary
Orono offers many blended classes. Blended classes are classes in which students spend some time in the classroom with their teacher, and some outside of class working independently or with groups.
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Extra Homepage
Extra
Extra
Detention
Summary
Detention is when students are required to stay after or before school in a teacher's classroom. Students can receive detention if they have too many unexcused absences or are acting up in class. If students do not serve their detention when they are supposed to, they have to serve double the detention and may lose certain privileges, such as being able to go to school dances.
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Extra Homepage
Counselors
What do the Counselors do?
Meet the Counselors
Useful Links
When Will I See My Counselor?
BACK TO HOME
Counselors
Counselors
Meet the Counselors
Click on each counselor to learn more about them!
Mr. Smith
A-Ha
Ms. Haagenson
He-N
Ms. Condry
O-Z
Counselors Homepage
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Counselors
Counselors
Meet the Counselors
Mr. Norman Smith
A-Ha
Mr. Norman is OHS' newest counselor. He enjoys the small, tightly-knit community at Orono. In his free time, he likes to run, bike, paddleboard, and anything else that's outdoors
Email
norman.smith@orono.k12.mn.us
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Last Page
Counselors
Counselors
Meet the Counselors
Ms. Kathryn Haagenson
He-N
Ms. Haagenson likes the relatively small size of OHS, as well as the values it instills in its students. In her free time, Ms. Haagenson likes to spend time outside.
Email
kayte.haagenson@orono.k12.mn.us
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Last Page
Counselors
Counselors
Meet the Counselors
Ms. Shauna Condry
O-Z
Although Ms. Condry is relatively new, she really enjoys the community at OHS. In her free time, she likes to spend time with her friends and family.
Email
shauana.condry@orono.k12.mn.us
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Last Page
What do the Counselors do?
Academic Planning
College/Career Planning
Personal/ Social Support
Counselors Homepage
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Counselors
Counselors
Academic Planning
Summary
Counselors primarily help students plan academically by having them fill out a four-year planning document to map out their high school journey. The counselors also visit classrooms at various checkpoints throughout the year to make sure students are on track.
Website
BACK TO HOME
Last Page
Counselors
Counselors
College/Career Planning
Summary
The counselors have students complete interest inventories in 9th and 10th grade to help them discover what majors and jobs they may be interested in. The counseling department also provides students with a variety of resources to learn more about colleges and universities on their website. In addition, they organize college visits to OHS at the beginning of each school year.
Website
BACK TO HOME
Last Page
Counselors
Counselors
Personal/Social Support
Summary
If students are having personal or social issues, they can visit their counselor, or the school social worker, Ms. Techam, for help. The counseling department also offers many wellbeing resources on its website, like the Virtual Calming Room, Mental Health Matters Newsletter, and more.
Website
BACK TO HOME
Last Page
Counselors
Counselors
When Will I See My Counselor?
Summary
The counselors visit classrooms of each grade usually once per year to discuss class registration, standardized testing, and more. There are also walk-in hours for each counselor throughout the week for students to come in and ask the counselors quick questions, if they don't want to schedule a longer meeting.
Counselors Homepage
BACK TO HOME
Counselors
Counselors
Useful Links
Click on any of the below links for more useful counseling resources!
MaiaLearning Website
Counseling Website
College Visits Calendar
Support Website
Virtual Calming Room
Well-being Resources
PSEO Website
Post-High-School Planning Guide
BACK TO HOME
Counselors Homepage
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OHS New Student & Freshmen Guide
Classes
Meals
Clubs
Graduation Requirements
Spartan Speaks
Spirit Weeks
Counselors
Extra
Daily Schedule
How it works
Click on the category that you are interested in.
Look through the different sections within the category to learn more about OHS.
If you want to return to a previous page, click on the "BACK TO HOME" button at the bottom of each page in order to return the homepage, or click on the "*Category* Homepage" in order to return to that category's homepage.
If you have any questions that are unanswered by this guide, please reach out to your counselor. Contact information for the counselors can be found within the "Counselor" Category on the homepage.
BACK TO HOME
Graduation Requirements
Graduation Requirements
What is a Credit?
Schedule Changes
Registering for Classes
Sample Four-Year Plan
BACK TO HOME
Graduation Requirements
Graduation Requirements
What is a Credit?
Summary
A credit is a unit of measurement meant to track a student's academic progress. Students receive 1/2 of a credit for each semester of a course they take. Credits are assigned categories by subject (for example, if a student takes a year of Algebra I, they receive 1 math credit). Credits are considered elective credits if they belong to a subject that a student has already received enough credits in to graduate, or do not belong to a specific subject, like a world language.
Grad Requirements Homepage
BACK TO HOME
Graduation Requirements
Graduation Requirements
Graduation Requirements
Grad Requirements Homepage
BACK TO HOME
Graduation Requirements
Graduation Requirements
Registering for Classes
Summary
Students typically register for classes at the beginning of February. Students have to fill out a paper form with they preferred classes, as well as three back-up options. Students also have to fill out an online schedule request on StudentVue. Counselors will visit classrooms in February, as well, to answer any questions students may have. Students typically find out their schedules a week before school begins.
Grad Requirements Homepage
BACK TO HOME
Graduation Requirements
Graduation Requirements
Schedule Changes
Summary
In order for a student to change their schedule, they must complete a schedule change request form that the counseling department sends out at the beginning of each semester. Students have until the first Friday of the semester to add a class, the second Friday of the semester to drop a class for a study hall, and the fourth Friday of the semester for a level change (ex. if a student wanted to swap Honors Physics for Physics).
Grad Requirements Homepage
BACK TO HOME
Graduation Requirements
Graduation Requirements
Sample Four-Year Plan
Grad Requirements Homepage
BACK TO HOME
Spartan Speaks
Home of OHS Sports
What is The Spartan Speaks?
Daily Lunch & Breakfast
Why You Should Join
Course, Club, Other Guides
How to Contact
BACK TO HOME
Spartan Speaks
Spartan Speaks
What is the Spartan Speaks?
Summary
The Spartan Speaks is the official student newspaper of Orono High School. The Spartan Speaks covers a variety of topics, including Orono news, student life, sports, and more.
About
Spartan Speaks Homepage
BACK TO HOME
Spartan Speaks
Spartan Speaks
Home of OHS Sports
Summary
In addition to its many sports articles, students can view scores and schedules for each sport on The Spartan Speaks homepage and sports page. Click on individual sports to see rosters for each team.
Sports
BACK TO HOME
Spartan Speaks Homepage
Spartan Speaks
Spartan Speaks
Daily Lunch & Breakfast
Summary
Students can view the daily breakfast and lunch on the top-right corner of The Spartan Speaks Website. Nutrislice menus can also be accessed by clicking on the 'Menus' tab on the main menu.
BACK TO HOME
Spartan Speaks Homepage
Spartan Speaks
Spartan Speaks
Why You Should Join
Summary
You do not need to be a good writer or photographer to join The Spartan Speaks. The Spartan Speaks will work with you to develop the essential skills necessary for success. In addition to it being a lot of fun, being part of the newspaper allows you to make a difference in the Orono community, and it looks great on a resume.
More Info
Spartan Speaks Homepage
BACK TO HOME
Spartan Speaks
Spartan Speaks
How to Contact
Summary
You can contact The Spartan Speaks through any of the methods listed below. Be sure to follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Threads, and X.
Email
Instagram
Threads
Facebook
Contact Form
Spartan Speaks Homepage
BACK TO HOME
Spartan Speaks
Spartan Speaks
Course, Club & Other Guides
Summary
The Spartan Speaks offers a variety of guides to help students navigate OHS. View other guides by clicking on any of the links below
Meal Guide
Club Guide
Course Guide
Spartan Speaks Homepage
BACK TO HOME
Spirit Weeks
Homecoming
Who Plans Spirit Weeks?
Winterfest
You Matter Week
Prom
BACK TO HOME
Spirit Weeks
Spirit Weeks
Who Plans Spirit Weeks?
Summary
With the exception of Survivor Week (planned by DECA) and Live Unified Week (planned by the Unified Club,) all spirit weeks are planned by the Student Senate. The Student Senate is an elected body of students, tasked with organizing spirit weeks and acting as a liason to the school administration.
BACK TO HOME
Spirit Weeks Homepage
Spirit Weeks
Spirit Weeks
Homecoming
Summary
Homecoming is the first spirit week of the year. Meant to celebrate alumni returning to OHS, the week is filled with a series of dress-up days and Spartan Hour activities that change each year. The week culminates in the Homecoming football game on Friday and the Homecoming dance on Saturday.
Example Schedule
Spirit Weeks Homepage
BACK TO HOME
Spirit Weeks
Spirit Weeks
Halloween
Summary
Halloween is the only spirit 'week' on this list that is just a day. On October 31st, students can wear costumes to school, go around to classroomstrick-or-treating for candy, and participate in a costume contest during lunch to win fun prizes.
Example Schedule
Spirit Weeks Homepage
BACK TO HOME
Spirit Weeks
Spirit Weeks
Survivor Week
Summary
Survivor Week happens every year in early December. All students can apply to participate in daily challenges, such as walking barefoot, and sell things throughout the week to raise money for a charitable cause. Students compete in challenges after school each day and vote each other out until only one sole survivor remains.
Example Schedule
Spirit Weeks Homepage
BACK TO HOME
Spirit Weeks
Spirit Weeks
You Matter Week
Summary
You Matter Week happens the week before Winter Break each year. You Matter Week is meant to raise spirits and help students' mental health before Winter Break begins. Daily dress-up days, Bingo during lunch, and hot chocolate before school are just some of the events that occur throughout the week. The Student Senate sells You Matter sweatshirts all throughout the week, as well.
Example Schedule
BACK TO HOME
Spirit Weeks Homepage
Spirit Weeks
Spirit Weeks
Live Unified Week
Summary
Live Unified Week occurs in January. The week is dedicated to promoting inclusivity among the student body. There are dress-up days each day and bingo during lunch on Friday.
Example Schedule
BACK TO HOME
Spirit Weeks Homepage
Spirit Weeks
Spirit Weeks
Winterfest
Summary
Winterfest, which happens in late February, is essentially a Winter-themed Homecoming. Like Homecoming, there are daily dress-up days, Spartan Hour activities, lunch activities, and other events throughout the week, culminating in the Winterfest dance on Saturday.
Example Schedule
Spirit Weeks Homepage
BACK TO HOME
Spirit Weeks
Spirit Weeks
Prom
Summary
Prom Week, also known as Spartan Send-Off Week, happens every year during the week before Memorial Day. There are daily dress-up days, a yearbook signing event outside, and a senior celebration. The main focus of the week is the Prom dance, which happens on Friday of Prom week. The dance is only open to juniors and seniors and is the largest dance of the year.
Example Schedule
Spirit Weeks Homepage
BACK TO HOME
Daily Schedule
Sample Schedule
Schedule Overview
Lunch
Spartan Hour
Finals Week
BACK TO HOME
Daily Schedule
Daily Schedule
Schedule Overview
Summary
Unlike the middle school, a typical schedule at OHS has 7 periods. Each period lasts 48 minutes on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, while each period lasts 41 minutes on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The difference in period length is due to the addition of Spartan Hour on Tuesdays and Thursdays (see Spartan Hour for more information). Click below for a sample schedule.
Sample Schedule
Daily Schedule Homepage
BACK TO HOME
Daily Schedule
Daily Schedule
Sample Schedule
M/W/F
Tu/Th
Daily Schedule Homepage
BACK TO HOME
Daily Schedule
Daily Schedule
Spartan Hour
Summary
Spartan Hour is an extra period that occurs every Tuesday and Thursday after 1st period. Students go to their assigned Spartan Hour classroom and complete classwork. Other activities happen during Spartan Hour, as well, such as club meetings, spirit week events, and more. Students have the same Spartan Hour classroom for all four years of high school.
Daily Schedule Homepage
BACK TO HOME
Daily Schedule
Daily Schedule
Lunch
Summary
Lunch happens during Period 5. The period is split into three sections: 5A, 5B, and 5C. 5th hour classes take place in two of the three sections, with lunch occurring in the third section. Classes are randomly assigned which period (5A, 5B, 5C) they have lunch.
Daily Schedule Homepage
BACK TO HOME
Daily Schedule
Daily Schedule
Finals Week
Summary
Finals Week always happens on the last week of both Semester 1 and Semester 2. Instead of the standard seven period schedule, each day usually has only 2 or 3 periods, in addition to 5th period and Spartan Hour. This is meant to give teachers more time to conduct finals tests.
Daily Schedule Homepage
BACK TO HOME
Extra
Blended Learning
Online Learning
Detention
OHS Website
BACK TO HOME
Extra
Extra
Online Learning
Summary
Students can choose to take classes online. OHS only offers a few online classes, like Spanish III and Creative Writing, so many students take online classes from other schools. Students taking online classes during the school year receive a study hall for each semester of the class to complete online classwork during that time. Students can also take online classes during the summer.
BACK TO HOME
Extra Homepage
Extra
Extra
Blended Learning
Summary
Orono offers many blended classes. Blended classes are classes in which students spend some time in the classroom with their teacher, and some outside of class working independently or with groups.
BACK TO HOME
Extra Homepage
Extra
Extra
Detention
Summary
Detention is when students are required to stay after or before school in a teacher's classroom. Students can receive detention if they have too many unexcused absences or are acting up in class. If students do not serve their detention when they are supposed to, they have to serve double the detention and may lose certain privileges, such as being able to go to school dances.
BACK TO HOME
Extra Homepage
Counselors
What do the Counselors do?
Meet the Counselors
Useful Links
When Will I See My Counselor?
BACK TO HOME
Counselors
Counselors
Meet the Counselors
Click on each counselor to learn more about them!
Mr. Smith
A-Ha
Ms. Haagenson
He-N
Ms. Condry
O-Z
Counselors Homepage
BACK TO HOME
Counselors
Counselors
Meet the Counselors
Mr. Norman Smith
A-Ha
Mr. Norman is OHS' newest counselor. He enjoys the small, tightly-knit community at Orono. In his free time, he likes to run, bike, paddleboard, and anything else that's outdoors
Email
norman.smith@orono.k12.mn.us
BACK TO HOME
Last Page
Counselors
Counselors
Meet the Counselors
Ms. Kathryn Haagenson
He-N
Ms. Haagenson likes the relatively small size of OHS, as well as the values it instills in its students. In her free time, Ms. Haagenson likes to spend time outside.
Email
kayte.haagenson@orono.k12.mn.us
BACK TO HOME
Last Page
Counselors
Counselors
Meet the Counselors
Ms. Shauna Condry
O-Z
Although Ms. Condry is relatively new, she really enjoys the community at OHS. In her free time, she likes to spend time with her friends and family.
Email
shauana.condry@orono.k12.mn.us
BACK TO HOME
Last Page
What do the Counselors do?
Academic Planning
College/Career Planning
Personal/ Social Support
Counselors Homepage
BACK TO HOME
Counselors
Counselors
Academic Planning
Summary
Counselors primarily help students plan academically by having them fill out a four-year planning document to map out their high school journey. The counselors also visit classrooms at various checkpoints throughout the year to make sure students are on track.
Website
BACK TO HOME
Last Page
Counselors
Counselors
College/Career Planning
Summary
The counselors have students complete interest inventories in 9th and 10th grade to help them discover what majors and jobs they may be interested in. The counseling department also provides students with a variety of resources to learn more about colleges and universities on their website. In addition, they organize college visits to OHS at the beginning of each school year.
Website
BACK TO HOME
Last Page
Counselors
Counselors
Personal/Social Support
Summary
If students are having personal or social issues, they can visit their counselor, or the school social worker, Ms. Techam, for help. The counseling department also offers many wellbeing resources on its website, like the Virtual Calming Room, Mental Health Matters Newsletter, and more.
Website
BACK TO HOME
Last Page
Counselors
Counselors
When Will I See My Counselor?
Summary
The counselors visit classrooms of each grade usually once per year to discuss class registration, standardized testing, and more. There are also walk-in hours for each counselor throughout the week for students to come in and ask the counselors quick questions, if they don't want to schedule a longer meeting.
Counselors Homepage
BACK TO HOME
Counselors
Counselors
Useful Links
Click on any of the below links for more useful counseling resources!
MaiaLearning Website
Counseling Website
College Visits Calendar
Support Website
Virtual Calming Room
Well-being Resources
PSEO Website
Post-High-School Planning Guide
BACK TO HOME
Counselors Homepage