Oroville High School provides its students and staff with a safe, productive learning environment. We stress the importance of relationships among and between students, staff and parents. OHS expects students to behave in a respectful and civil manner at all times. Teachers are aware that the more respect they give the more they get. Students and staff must be free to learn and teach without the threat of physical or psychological harm. The better we treat one another, the better the teaching, the better work students do, the better the materials, the better things look - these help make for a safe school.

We have a strong and positive working relationship with the Oroville Police Department. We have a full-time school resource officer. John Jones is a veteran in law enforcement. He is another member of our team who helps assure a safe campus. Lee Reiselt and Karrie Brinker are campus supervisors who help students follow the rules. Shar Taylor is on campus 2 days a week for drug and tobacco counseling. OHS works with other law enforcement agencies to help with school safety. We work with probation, CHP and the Sheriff's Department.

All of this coordination and teamwork is done to make sure our campus is safe.

OHS has a comprehensive safe school plan. There are several objectives in the plan for this year. Some of these are: We hope to have parent education programs to help parents be more involved with their kids. The staff and students want to develop a peer mediation program. Improving the phone and PA system between the office and classrooms will be another way to help with school safety. Violence prevention and multicultural programs are two areas we see that need attention. There is a need for better lighting around the campus. Many students are in need of physical and mental health services. Somehow, we need to get these services to students when they are needed. The intent is to address these issues during this school year.

As you can see, safety means a lot of things. OHS staff, students and parents hold the keys to a safe campus by being involved in the lives of kids.

Larry Payne, Principal

Do you want to do something for the school? Do you enjoy doing a little gardening? Come out and help with the campus beautification project! The date is November 13. Work will start at 9:00 a.m.

Saturday the 13th. PTSA parents are especially encouraged to help.

Needed this year is decorative bark, camellias, hydrangeas, lily of the Nile, boxwoods, star jasmine, lavender and fertilizer.

Helpers will need to bring round point shovels, push brooms, rakes and gloves. Be prepared for about 2 hours of work.

As in the past two years, Liz Cole-man is the coordinator again this year."Let's get this place looking like we have pride in our school", Liz said at a recent meeting. Are you ready?

The Oroville H.S. Theatre Work-shop presents "The Uninvited". This play shows November 10 - 13 in the Student Union at 7:30 p.m. You can get a great night's enter-tainment for $5 (adults) or $4 (students with ASB cards).

Pam Fitzgerald and her brother Roddy, an aspiring playright, buy an abandoned house on the coast. Commander Brooke, the crusty town curmudgeon, sells the place at a low price. Fifteen years earlier a murder may or may or not have occurred. Gradually, an evil presence permeates the house with a bone-chilling cold.

This romantic stage thriller was also a movie starring Ray Milland, Cornelia Skinner and Ruth Hussey.

"Wow! This is way cool. We get to see the Mars rover". Not too many schools work with the top Mars scientists in the world. We do. Thanks to teachers Mrs. Anderson, Mrs. Backues, Mr. Buchanan, Ms. Gwin-nup and Mr. Tamori OHS has a unique "NASA Class".

Some of the 9th grade students in these teachers' classes are applying what they learn to life on another planet. Their studies lead them to creating a new planet, alien being and culture. All must be done according to known principles. During this school year they will travel to NASA Ames for a tour, study and conference. These students will meet with leading scientists, anthropologists, writers and others on November 12th. Yeah, "Wow!"

Apply to college as early as possible during the filing period. Priority filing of applications to state colleges and universities is November 1-30, 1999. Head Coun-selor Barbara Little says to check with a counselor about application filing dates for 2-year and private schools.

SAT tests need to be taken, if you hope to go to college. The next test date is January 22 with a registration deadline of Dec. 17th.

Scholarship information is in the bulletin almost daily. The Counseling Office can answer questions and provide applications. Students must meet the deadlines to be considered for a scholarship. Don't delay, apply today!

The list below outlines a number of ways to help kids do well in school.

Score 2 points if always true; 1 point if sometimes, 0 if rarely or never true.

1. Everyone in the family has at least one chore to do each day.

2. We have set times for eating, sleeping, play, work and study.

3. School work comes before TV or play.

4. I praise my child for good work.

5. In our house, there is a private place to study, a dictionary and a table or desk at which to work.

6. We talk about hobbies, games, work, books we read, movies and other things our family does.

7. We visit museums, libraries, his-toric sites and other places of interest.

8. I encourage good grammar and speech.

9. Each day our family spends some time together talking and listening.

10. I know my child's teachers, how well my child is doing and what books are being used.

11. I expect and accept only quality work and good grades.

12. My child and I talk about the future, about planning for after high school and work.

10 = Outstanding; 6-9 = Average;

5 or less = needs attention

Compliments are nice to hear. If you would like to share a compliment, call the school office. You can also send a note or speak directly to the person. You can also contact the principal, superintendent or board.

To express a concern, it is best to let the correct person know. For the most part, parents should com-municate first with the person involved . If the concern isn't resolved, submit it to the principal in writing. If it still hasn't been resolved, make an appointment to see the superintendent. Parents can also contact the board. If you start closest to the concern and move up, things usually get solved quickly.

ADVANCED PLACEMENT

and HONORS CLASSES AT OROVILLE HIGH SCHOOL

The main advantage of taking an AP course is better preparation for college. But, a student has to be ready to study hard and long. Students also should have had practice in analyzing content, drawing comparisons and reasoning through problems. To get AP credit, students must take the national AP exam.

OHS offers Advanced Placement English 3 and 4, Biology, Calculus, Art and U.S. History. Students may receive college credit while still in high school, if they do well on the AP exam. Credit on AP exams can save up to $1500 in college tuition.

Many parents and students have requested and supported 9th & 10th grade honors Eng-lish. The English Department is working on revising the curriculum for these classes. If approv-ed by the district, students may choose to earn honors recognition in English.

Learning to become leaders. That is what being involved in the

Associated Student Body (ASB) means. "This is the engine that makes the machine run", says Jeff

Peek, advisor.

ASB members do more than hold rallies. They organize special projects (like the blood drives), help with school events, work to have good relations with neighbors, raise money and keep the school spirit at a high level.

ASB officers are the ones who help get students motivated to have a clean and safe campus. They set the tone for pride and hard work. This year's leaders have been outstanding. They are setting a great example!

How about auto repair, auto electrical, or manufacturing technology? Seniors may be able to take these classes at Butte. The classes begin in January. They will be in the afternoon M-F starting at 1 o'clock. Seniors must have enough credits to graduate.

Interested students need to see their counselor. This could be a good career building opportunity.