School News & Announcements

LAST CALL FOR LETTERMAN JACKETS

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Click on the link below to see the 23-24 Parent Handbook

Parent Handbook

Review our updated Policies

Leave comments on the document, or email your thoughts to mchapman1@pghschools.org

Inclusion Policy

Academic Integrity Policy

Assessment Policy

Language Policy

College Scholarship Website

Check out this website for a listing of college scholarships available

https://sites.google.com/pghschools.org/obamaacademyscholarships/home

Logging Service Activities

Use the link below to log service and extracurricular activities.

https://tinyurl.com/eaglesservice

Eagle Times

Stay current with the latest issues of Obama Academy's student newspaper.

https://theeagletimes.org/

Report Cards and Progress Reports will no longer be mailed home. The link to the flyer below gives directions on how to check your student's academic progress online.

How to log into HAC

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Join the Email List: E-blasts are sent that includes everything happening at Obama (important things during the school day, after school events, sporting events, important upcoming dates, etc.) This is the ABSOLUTE BEST way to stay informed. To join go to: email blast sighn up

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Follow us on Instagram: Follow our Instagram account obamaacademynews for up to the minute information about everything happening at Obama (sports, arts celebrations, important events etc.)

Talking Points App: Talking Points is a service PPS has that enables Obama teachers and staff to communicate with families via messaging. You can receive information via text message or through the Talking Points app. At Obama we will be utilizing this tool throughout the school year for class-specific and school wide communication! Download “TalkingPoints for Parents” in your app store!

Family & Parent Engagement Policy: Find the Obama Family and Parent Engagement Policy online at http://discoverpps.org/obama/resources. Hard copies available upon request.

Are you 14-17 Years Old?

Would you like to get a part time job?

If you answered "Yes" to these questions, the you need to get a work permit.

Open the PDF below to find out how.

WORK PERMIT INSTRUCTIONS

Obama Academy Online Code of Conduct

Click here for a copy

PERSOAL PROJECT INFORMATION

9th Grade Service Project

IMPORTANT LINKS

If your child tests positive for, or is exposed to, Covid 19 please report it with the link below to help ensure everyone's safety.

This information goes only to administration and Nurse Beaumont.

https://tinyurl.com/boaiscovidreport

Early Dismissals

Students who are going to leave early must either bring a note to the main office when they arrive, or have a parent or guardian fill out the link below. Please only call on the phone for early dismissals in emergency situations.

https://tinyurl.com/boaisearlydismiss

Absence Forms

Every time a student misses school, they must submit an excuse note within 3 days for it to be considered an excused absence. Notes can be turned in to your child's homeroom teacher, or use the form below to submit your absence form online.

https://tinyurl.com/boaisabsence

Request a new bus pass ID

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The IB Learner Profile
is a list of 10 characteristics that IB schools around the world hope to develop in their students, staff, and families.

How many of these traits did you demonstrate today?
Principled
Reflective
Inquirer
Caring
Knowledgeable
Thinker
Open-Minded
Communicator
Risk-Taker
Balanced

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District News

Inside the AP African American Studies class piloted at Allderdice High School that has sparked praise, outrage across the country

At Allderdice, 111 high schoolers are enrolled in the class, up from 72 last year. Mr. Nolte noted that Pittsburgh Public has been “very supportive” of the course so far.

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WTAE Teacher of the Month: Mr. Means, Pittsburgh Public Schools

PITTSBURGH — We visited Pittsburgh's Homewood neighborhood to surprise a Pittsburgh Public Schools teacher who is being recognized as WTAE's Teacher of the Month for November.

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KDKA INVESTIGATIONS Testing shows many Pennsylvania kids are drinking lead-tainted water at school

Since 2016, Pittsburgh Public Schools has worked to ensure access to high-quality H2O for its students and staff. As of 2023, the District has replaced 98 percent of all water fountains to provide filtered and chilled water, including all school-based fountains.

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