New Charter High School Receives Final
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New Charter High School Receives Final Approval and Announces Site Location Oxford Preparatory High School received final charter approval at Thursday’s State Board of Education meeting in Raleigh and will be the first charter high school in the region when it opens in August. This approval was the culmination of a year long application and approval process, during which the Board held monthly public meetings, hosted more than 10 community interest meetings, and participated in seven days of charter school training in Raleigh. With this endorsement, the school has now released applications for student enrollment for next school year. Families of rising 9th grade students can complete the application available on the school’s website (www.oxfordprephs.org) and mail the form in by the April 8th deadline. Coinciding with the charter approval, the Board of Directors has announced, after a year of investigation, the school will be located at a scenic site just outside the city limits of Oxford on Landis Rd., near the Salem Rd. intersection. Currently, this is an undeveloped site that allows generous room for growth and provides convenient access to families in Oxford, Henderson, and beyond. Site development is expected to begin in May, and the temporary modular campus will be installed by July 1st. The school will operate out of the modular campus for the first two years. The school plans to open the 2015 – 2016 school year in a permanent facility on the same site. About OPHS: Oxford Preparatory High School (OPHS) is an independent public charter high school that is designed to mold students into future leaders through completion of a rigorous curriculum while focusing on community service and developing an appreciation of the arts. In order to prepare each student to attend the college of his or her choice, OPHS will cultivate intellectual curiosity by engaging students in critical thinking and experiential learning. The school is committed to serving the surrounding communities of Granville and Vance Counties and to reflect the area’s diversity in terms of gender, socioeconomic status, and ethnicity. The school will open with 100 ninth grade students this August. Community Meeting Details: Oxford – Thursday, 3/21 at 6:30pm – Richard Thornton Library (Large Meeting Room)
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March 8th – Applications released for student enrollment on the school’s website (www.oxfordprephs.org) and available by hardcopy at the public library locations in Creedmoor, Henderson, and Oxford. April 8th -‐ All applications must be postmarked by this date to be entered into the enrollment lottery (if more than 110 applications are received). April 11th -‐ If a lottery is required, a public lottery will be held at 6:00 p.m. in the gymnasium of Masonic Home for Children.
Frequently Asked Questions Q: What is a charter school? A: A charter school provides parents with a choice in the education of their children. The schools have open enrollment with no discrimination, no religious association, and no tuition. Q: How much would it cost to attend OPHS? A: Charter schools are tuition free. Public tax dollars are the primary funding sources for charter schools. Local, state, and federal dollars follow the child to a charter school. Q: How is OPHS different than other schools in the area? A: OPHS is not only centered on a college preparatory curriculum but has a unique focus on the arts and community service in order to develop well-‐rounded students. Q: Do you have to live in Oxford or Granville County to attend OPHS? A: No. As a NC charter school, Oxford Preparatory would be open to any student who is domiciled in North Carolina. If there are more applicants than spaces, a blind public lottery will be held. Q: Will OPHS offer athletic programs for its students? A: Yes; at first, only a few JV sports would be offered (i.e. men's/women's soccer), but additional programs will be added with demand and availability of facilities. Q: How can I receive information about employment? A: All positions, descriptions, and application procedures are posted on the school’s website www.oxfordprephs.org .
[email protected]
(252)432-‐4377
New Charter High School Receives Final Approval and Announces Site Location Oxford Preparatory High School received final charter approval at Thursday’s State Board of Education meeting in Raleigh and will be the first charter high school in the region when it opens in August. This approval was the culmination of a year long application and approval process, during which the Board held monthly public meetings, hosted more than 10 community interest meetings, and participated in seven days of charter school training in Raleigh. With this endorsement, the school has now released applications for student enrollment for next school year. Families of rising 9th grade students can complete the application available on the school’s website (www.oxfordprephs.org) and mail the form in by the April 8th deadline. Coinciding with the charter approval, the Board of Directors has announced, after a year of investigation, the school will be located at a scenic site just outside the city limits of Oxford on Landis Rd., near the Salem Rd. intersection. Currently, this is an undeveloped site that allows generous room for growth and provides convenient access to families in Oxford, Henderson, and beyond. Site development is expected to begin in May, and the temporary modular campus will be installed by July 1st. The school will operate out of the modular campus for the first two years. The school plans to open the 2015 – 2016 school year in a permanent facility on the same site. About OPHS: Oxford Preparatory High School (OPHS) is an independent public charter high school that is designed to mold students into future leaders through completion of a rigorous curriculum while focusing on community service and developing an appreciation of the arts. In order to prepare each student to attend the college of his or her choice, OPHS will cultivate intellectual curiosity by engaging students in critical thinking and experiential learning. The school is committed to serving the surrounding communities of Granville and Vance Counties and to reflect the area’s diversity in terms of gender, socioeconomic status, and ethnicity. The school will open with 100 ninth grade students this August. Community Meeting Details: Oxford – Thursday, 3/21 at 6:30pm – Richard Thornton Library (Large Meeting Room)
Student Application Window: •
•
•
March 8th – Applications released for student enrollment on the school’s website (www.oxfordprephs.org) and available by hardcopy at the public library locations in Creedmoor, Henderson, and Oxford. April 8th -‐ All applications must be postmarked by this date to be entered into the enrollment lottery (if more than 110 applications are received). April 11th -‐ If a lottery is required, a public lottery will be held at 6:00 p.m. in the gymnasium of Masonic Home for Children.
Frequently Asked Questions Q: What is a charter school? A: A charter school provides parents with a choice in the education of their children. The schools have open enrollment with no discrimination, no religious association, and no tuition. Q: How much would it cost to attend OPHS? A: Charter schools are tuition free. Public tax dollars are the primary funding sources for charter schools. Local, state, and federal dollars follow the child to a charter school. Q: How is OPHS different than other schools in the area? A: OPHS is not only centered on a college preparatory curriculum but has a unique focus on the arts and community service in order to develop well-‐rounded students. Q: Do you have to live in Oxford or Granville County to attend OPHS? A: No. As a NC charter school, Oxford Preparatory would be open to any student who is domiciled in North Carolina. If there are more applicants than spaces, a blind public lottery will be held. Q: Will OPHS offer athletic programs for its students? A: Yes; at first, only a few JV sports would be offered (i.e. men's/women's soccer), but additional programs will be added with demand and availability of facilities. Q: How can I receive information about employment? A: All positions, descriptions, and application procedures are posted on the school’s website www.oxfordprephs.org .
