OMS Staff
This teacher has worked at OMS the longest.
Mr. Ward
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?
Grade point average
This teacher owns horses
Mr. Weigelt
France
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
What is a college major?
A subject or field a student focuses on in college (e.g., biology, business)
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
Name one benefit of going on a college field trip.
You get to see what college life is like, learn about programs, and feel more confident about your future
This teacher graduated from Park Center
Ms. Benzi
This music artist sparked global conversation in 2025 by releasing an album using both her real voice and an AI-generated version.
Who is Beyoncé?
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
What is the name of a two-year college degree?
Associate’s degree
This educator served in the military before getting his degree to teach FACS
Mr. Chance
In 2025, this new law allowed 16- and 17-year-olds in one U.S. state to pre-register to vote for federal elections.
What is California?
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.