OMS Staff
This teacher who has been doing this the longest.
Mr. Schumacher
Who is the current President and Vice President?
Donald Trump & JD Vance
What is one way to show you are thinking critically while reading?
Taking notes in the margins, underlining key ideas, asking questions
What does the "O" in WICOR stand for?
Organization
What does GPA stand for?
What is Grade point average?
This teacher loves Harry Potter and has a tattoo that represents it.
Who is Ms. Benting?
What country hosted the 2026 Winter Olympics?
Italy
What kind of questions do we ask during tutorials?
Level 2 or 3 question
Give one example of an inquiry-based AVID strategy.
Philosophical Chairs, Socratic Seminar, Tutorial Questions
A subject or field a student focuses on in college (e.g., biology, business)
What is a college major?
This teacher has twin toddler sons
Ms. Murchy
In 2025, this what animal was declared endangered due to melting sea ice?
Polar Bear
What does it mean to “dig deeper” into a question?
To go beyond the surface and think about “why” and “how,” not just “what”
What kind of writing helps you reflect on your learning?
Learning logs, reflections, Cornell Notes summaries
This is the permanent record of all the classes you took in high school and the grades you earned, which colleges look at closely.
What is a Transcript?
This teacher graduated from Park Center
Ms. Vang
Scientists in 2025 and 2026 observed a historic peak in "Solar Maximum," causing this spectacular colorful light show to be visible much further south than usual.
How do Socratic Seminars help improve thinking?
They help you listen closely, respond with evidence, and learn from others’ ideas
Name two tools that help with organization in AVID.
Binders, planners, dividers, checklists
This type of college generally offers 2-year degrees and is often located right in your local area, making it easy to commute from home.
What is a Community College?
This educator served in the military before getting his degree to teach FACS
Mr. Chance
King Charles III, the reigning monarch of this European nation, was featured on newly circulated banknotes and coins.
What is the United Kingdom (or Great Britain / England)?
Give an example of a higher-level Costa’s question.
TBD by Mrs. Mack
Explain how collaboration helps improve your learning.
Collaboration helps students learn from different perspectives, practice communication skills, and solve problems together.
What is the difference between a public and private college?
Public colleges are funded by the government and usually cost less; private colleges are funded by tuition and donations and usually cost more.