Oakmont Regional High School

Access to the Student Information System(SIS) commonly referred to as the online portal, is provided only as an educational support for parents and students. The portal contains biographical information, attendance data, and grades. The information provided via the portal is not an official record. For official records, parents should contact the child’s school. 
 
How to Access the Online Portal
To access the portal, click on the PlusPortal link on the ORHS website (under Family Resources and/or Student Resources) or by going to PlusPortals Login. Email Ashburnham Westminster Regional School District if you are having difficulty or if you have not received an account activation email. Be sure to include your full name, your child’s name, and the grade the student is in. Parents who do not have access to a home computer should contact the main office before September 12th to make arrangements to view report cards and progress reports. Usernames and passwords are to be kept confidential. The district accepts no responsibility if a username or password is shared, given, stolen, or, in any other way, becomes the possession of another party. 

Terms of Use
Parent access to the online portal will be monitored. Logs list the date and time of login and the duration of login. In accessing the portal you are agreeing to the following terms: 

• I understand that the school district is providing this access as a privilege, and if abused this access may be suspended or revoked. 
• I understand that the school district is not liable for any damages to personal equipment incurred when connected to the parent portal.
• In consideration of using the Ashburnham Westminster Regional School District network and having access to my student’s grades and attendance, I hereby release the Ashburnham Westminster Regional School District from any claims and damages from my use of the system. 

AWRSD District Mission Statement:
The Ashburnham-Westminster Regional School District prepares all students to be contributing citizens of local and global societies in an ever-changing world.

Vision Statement:
At the Ashburnham-Westminster Regional School District, we focus on doing what is best for students to meet their academic and social-emotional needs to thrive in a global society through:

• academically challenging curriculum;
• community and civic engagement;
• continuous, responsible use of all resources and evolving technology;
• high quality, ongoing, focused professional development for staff;
• real world applications;
• reflection for continuous improvement;
• research based and data driven instructional practices;
• resilient, solution-based mindsets; and
• student input and ownership.

Core Values:

• Equity: Student equity means that all students have equal access to quality staff, courses, activities, services, and resources based on their individual needs.
• Excellence: Student excellence is a balance of rigorous academic, social, and career-readiness skills.
• Community: Community engagement is proactive involvement of stakeholders in school district priorities and partnerships.

AWRSD District Vision of the Graduate

"In the Ashburnham Westminster Regional School District every student is known, challenged and supported every day so that all graduates are prepared to do good and to do well while being well."

The mission of Oakmont Regional High School is to provide an inclusive, nurturing environment where students pursue academic excellence, practice respect, think innovatively, and prepare for life-long participation in an ever-changing global society.

A school’s core values define those qualities that are desired to be modeled by the educational practices within a school. Beyond academic proficiencies, these values are what we hope students take with them into their futures. 

In our pursuit of academic, technological, and personal excellence, the Oakmont learning community will learn to be adaptable, value community, and to be responsible.

Adaptability

All members of the Oakmont Regional High School community demonstrate resilience and perseverance when facing challenges, working both independently, and collaboratively to solve problems. They navigate risks in pursuit of their goals, show grit in overcoming obstacles, and utilize a growth mindset when encountering unexpected changes.

Responsibility

All members of the Oakmont Regional High School community are able to account for personal actions, completing assigned tasks, and contributing positively to the school and greater community. 

Community

All members of the Oakmont Regional High School community demonstrate a sense of belonging, mutual support, and collective responsibility for the school's success and positive environment

Critical Thinking

Be able to actively and skillfully, apply, analyze, and evaluate information gathered from observation, experience, reflection, or communication, as a guide to analytic thinking.

Effective Communication

Be able to clearly and effectively share thoughts and ideas in speaking, writing, and varied modes of expression. Be able to understand, interpret, and respectfully respond to others’ communication. 

Responsibility

Demonstrate responsibility toward themselves, their peers, their school, their family, and the larger global community. They self-direct and actively participate in their own academic, personal, and financial experiences, and extend their responsibilities beyond the classroom and into the community.

Decision Making

Be able to choose a course of action in academic, social, and personal contexts. Be able to identify problems or opportunities, gather information, consider potential consequences, and make choices that align with established values and goals

Personal Wellness

Be able to commit to practices that support physical, emotional, social, and intellectual health, foster the ability to learn, thrive, and build positive relationships within the school and greater community.

Global Citizenship

Be able to foster  awareness, responsibility, and active engagement around global issues, diverse cultures, and the interconnectedness of communities worldwide.

On days when it becomes necessary to cancel school because of extreme weather conditions or an unforeseen emergency, a communication will come via ParentSquare to all student households and be posted to our website.  

Notifications are also sent to WBZ-TV, WCVB-TV, WRKO-TV, Fox 25 and NECN.

Oakmont Regional High School uses a 4x4 block schedule. Students will have 4 classes per day, each of which meets for 83 minutes. The typical daily schedule is shown below.

There are several ways in which to contact the teachers and administrators at the school. Some of the more commonly used contacts are listed below.

Students will be assigned a locker upon request and may request the location of that locker. Students are strongly encouraged to use their lockers periodically throughout the school day. Carrying heavy backpacks is discouraged because of potential back injuries and obstruction in classrooms and the cafeteria. Students should not bring valuables or large sums of money to school. The school cannot be held responsible for materials missing from lockers. Students should keep locker combinations private and make sure that locks are properly secured but will be required to provide the combination to School Administration and there.  School lockers are school property and may be subject to search with reasonable suspicion.  Students are responsible for the contents of their assigned lockers; no one else should have access to your locker. Students will not store materials in any locker but their own.

Students are also issued locks and lockers for fitness classes and the same guidelines apply. These lockers are only to be used for fitness items and clothing. Students must secure valuables and clothing in their fitness lockers during class. Students found in locker room areas who are not in association with fitness classes will be subject to disciplinary action.