Through collaboration among all stakeholders, the Ouachita Parish School System will ensure that all students attain the knowledge and skills needed.

WELCOME TO

OJHS

MASCOT: LIONSCOLORS: CARDINAL RED AND WHITE

OUR MISSION

Through collaboration among all

stakeholders, the Ouachita

Parish School System will ensure

that all students attain the

knowledge and skills needed to

be productive citizens.

5500 Blanks Street Monroe, Louisiana 71203

Phone: 345-5100 Fax: 345-3308

OJHS ADMINISTRATORS

PrincipalMarsha Baker

Assistant Principals Janet Breard

Darren WheelerCharles Wright

Administrative AssistantAmanda Crain

OJHS STAFF

Special Education CoordinatorDeeDee Colvin

CounselorsShannon Sanson

Patti Malone 

SecretariesNelwyn FontanaMarsha HughesMonique KeenLaFaye Price

IMPORTANT DATES:

Date Description Monday, September 2

Labor Day Holiday – NO School

Monday, September 96:00 PM

6th Grade Open House

Monday, September 166:00 PM

7th – 8th Grade Open House

Tuesday, September 24

End of First Six Weeks

Thursday, October 3

First six weeks report cards to students (end of grading period – September 24)

BREAKFAST/LUNCHMEAL PRICES:

BreakfastStudent $1.00Reduced Price $0.30Visitor $2.50

 Lunch Student $1.75 Reduced Price $0.40

Visitor $3.50 

Payments: Cash or money orders only - include child’s full name

Free/Reduced Forms: available when school begins in the main

office

Student ID: each student will be required to use a student ID for

meals

Menus: available on the OJHS homepage

EDLINE To access: go to www.opsb.net and

select OJHS To create an account: contact the main

office For password assistance: use the help

feature to request a reset Information available:

Class activities/lessons Communication with teachers School news School menus Student grades

GRADING SYSTEM

A 100 – 93B 92 – 85C 84 – 75D 74 – 67F 66 – 0 

SCHOOL FEES

$20 for ALL STUDENTS that

covers the following: Language Arts supplies Math supplies/CD Science supplies/labs English supplements Hall lock Technology fee Student planner Social Studies

supplements

Additional Fees for PE and ELECTIVES:

PE $15GT Science $7Computer $15Home Living $15Art $15Band $20Choir $15

Cash or money order ONLY Pay homeroom teacher Due by September 27 Receipts given

DRESS CODE POLICY

Student will sit in ISS until appropriate clothes are received.

Repeated violations of the dress code will result in the student’s being disciplined by being placed in ISS or by being suspended from school for repeated violations.

New students will be provided a grace period of no more than five (5) school days to comply with this dress code.

Principals have the discretion to determine the appropriateness of any clothing.

WHAT NOT TO WEAR

NO firearms NO knivesNO alcohol NO tobaccoNO sexual acts NO violence

WHAT NOT TO WEAR

NO gym shorts NO warm up pantsNO wind suits NO velour suits

WHAT NOT TO WEAR

NO sagging NO leggings/jeggings with shirts NO bagging NO cleavage

NO extremely tight clothing

WHAT NOT TO WEAR

NO heavy chains NO body piercingsNO spikes NO wallet chains NO glitter tattoos NO bandanas NO earrings for boys NO sunglasses

WHAT NOT TO WEAR – BOYS

YES – button down shorts NO muscle shirtsYES – loafers NO athletics shorts/pants YES – belts NO mesh shorts

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WHAT NOT TO WEAR - GIRLS

YES – capris NO shorts NO tank, tube, or halter tops(mid-calf or NO short skirts NO midriff topslonger) NO sheer tops NO off the shoulder tops

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WHAT NOT TO WEAR

YES – flip flops NO flip flops with socksYES – slides with socks NO house shoesYES - tennis shoes, loafers, etc. NO stilettos, lights, etc.

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WHAT NOT TO WEAR

NO hats NO skull caps NO head scarvesNO bandanas NO rollers NO sweatbandsNO combs NO extreme hair colors or styles

WHAT NOT TO WEAR

NO trench coats NO hoods over the head NO bulky coats inside

WHAT NOT TO WEAR

NO large holes NO cracks showing No holes above the knee

OJHS CLUBS AND

SPORTS

LION COUNCIL

FELLOWSHIP OF CHRISTIAN STUDENTS (FCS)

BOYS SOCCER

GIRLS SOCCER

GIRLS CHOIR

BOYS CHOIR

FOOTBALL

LIONETTES

CHEERLEADERS

KIT KATS

BAND

ORCHESTRA

BETA CLUB

NATIONAL JR. HONOR SOCIETY

4-H CLUB

GIRLS BASKETBALL

BOYS BASKETBALL

CROSS COUNTRY

GOLF TEAM

SOFTBALL

GIRLS TRACK

BOYS TRACK

SCIENCE FAIR

SOCIAL STUDIES FAIR

YEARBOOK STAFF

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