Oakwood Avenue Community School
135 Oakwood Avenue, Orange, NJ 07050
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Dana Gaines, Principal135 Oakwood AvenueOrange, NJ 07050(973) 677-4095(973) 674-8015 faxEmail: gaindana@orange.k12.nj.us
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Cynthia Jackson, Administrative Secretary
Email: jacksocy@orange.k12.nj.us
School Hours for Students8:30am - 3:20pm Full Days8:30am - 12:30pm Half DaysStudent Instruction begins promply at 8:30am.* * * * *
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OACS H.I.B. Score Report for 2019-20 (Click here for additional information)
New Jersey Department of Education School Self-Assessment for Determining Grades under the Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights Act.
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District-Wide Assessments Schedule (Click here for additional information)
This document contains Orange Public Schools' district-wide Assessment schedule.
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Mandatory Wearing of Facial Mask
The Executive Order No. 251 effective August 9th requires all mandatory use of face masks by staff, students, and visitors in the indoor portion of the school district premises.
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Parent/Student Handbook
"The Orange Public School District commits to provide a safe and caring environment where each student is expected to grow and succeed. We pledge to prepare all students with equitable opportunities for college and career readiness, leading to lifelong learning and responsible citizenship in a competitive global community."
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Parents' Guide to Google Classroom
Google Classroom is a web-based learning environment. When logged into Google Classroom, students can collaborate with their peers and teachers. Google Classroom offers a digital safe space for students to view class announcements, access posted course content, view posted assignments, and turn in completed work.
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Genesis
The Orange School District supports access by parents/guardians, teachers, students and administrators to informational resources that will improve participation in a child’s education and improve communication between students, parents/guardians and the student’s teachers.
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Class Dojo - Video Directions How to Translate
Directions for translating Class Dojo from English to Creole or Spanish using a video format.
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For students to dress up, costumes must meets one of the criteria below:story book character
sports persona
superhero
animal
historical figure
Although masks are required in school, character masks are not allowed. Students must only wear the mandated masks.Weapons of any kind are not allowed. Students must be fully dressed in any costume character that is chosen.* * * * *
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Click here for English Version
Click here for Spanish Version
Click here for more information
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Video: How to use the Parent Portal and how to complete the COVID form
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Come to school every day!
Don't forget to wear your School Uniform (Refer to Parent/Student Handbook), and bring your
Bookbag
School Chromebook 
and charger 
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Nita M. Lowey 21 CCLC After School Program provides a safe, supervised and FREE after school experience for students in grades 4 - 7. The program operates Monday - Friday from 4pm - 6pm at the OACS.
Homework Help assists students in completing homework and preparing for tests. A snack and hot meal are provide. Fun and engaging recreational activities allow students to have fun with their peers.
Contact Dr. Morrisroe, Site Coordinator for more information at Morrisro@Orange.k12.nj.us.
Click here to register and enroll in the program: https://bit.ly/OACS21Enroll
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Supply Lists for 2021-2022
- Parents - Google Classroom Guide for parents in Multiple Languages
- Parents - Genesis Portal (Student Grades)
- Parents - How to Videos
- Parents - Extended Learning Resources for Parents
- Learning and Homework Resources
- Student Websites
- NJ Department of Education
- New Jersey Student Learning Standards
- Orange Early Childhood Center (OECC)
- City of Orange
- NJDOE - Model Curriculum
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OACS Pandemic Response Team
(Meet every 2nd Tuesday of each month)Dana Gaines – Principal
Katrina Anderson – Security
Roena Forbes – Head Custodian
Melissa Hunt – Teacher
Cynthia Jackson - Secretary
Judith Powell – School Nurse
Larry Willis – Teacher
Vicki Wright - Paraprofessional
Pamela Venable – School Counselor -
Helping families make smart choices for kids in a 24/7 media and technology world.
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The Orange Township Public School District Mobile App Is Ready For Launch!
The new Orange Public Schools mobile app for both Apple and Android devices is ready for launch! We invite you to stay connected while you're on the go with this FREE mobile app that will bring you the latest news and information about our schools.
