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Get to Know the Campus

The IST Building, or the Institute of Science and Technology, is the building between Overland and Prairie. If your schedule has room numbers that start with an "I," such as IP201, then it's located in the IST. The 100 rooms are on the first floor. The 200 rooms are on the second floor.

Read more about the IST Building and STEM
The cafeteria is located on the southwest side of campus, near the soccer fields. Breakfast is sold before school, and lunch is served during 1st and 2nd lunches.

If you forget to bring your Free-and-Reduced-Lunch Meal Pass, just let one of the kitchen staff know. They can look you up by your ID number.

Do I have "Lunch 1" or "Lunch 2?"

Get more info on meal prices and menus
The Overland Library is located on the 2nd floor and is open before and after school as well as during the school day. Students may visit the library on an off period or with a pass signed by a teacher. Please keep our library nice, and leave your food and drinks outside.

2023–2024 Library hours are as follows:
- Mondays 7:45am – 3:45pm
- Tuesdays 7:45am – 4:30pm
- Wednesdays 7:45am – 4:30pm
- Thursdays 7:45am – 3:45pm
- Fridays & days before a holiday 7:45am – 3:35pm
Visit the Library webpage.
The Overland Meditation and Reflection Room is located in 1005B.

Overland Meditation and Reflection Room Rules
Respect that people from all backgrounds and religions are using these spaces. Electronic devices must be silenced prior to entering the rooms. Be respectful of the quiet atmosphere of the spaces and be cautious of having loud conversations. Practices vary in the use of sound and silence.
•Use the Reflection Rooms for prayers, reflection and meditation only.
•Respect that people from all backgrounds and religions are using these spaces.
•Electronic devices must be silenced prior to entering the rooms.
•Be respectful of the quiet atmosphere of the spaces and be cautious of loud conversations.
•Practices vary in the use of sound and silence. Please feel free to meet the needs of your practice while being respectful of others using these shared spaces.
•Be mindful of the cleanliness and tidiness of the rooms. Do not litter. Ensure that all clothing and prayer mats are taken with you when you leave.
•Do not take, displace or destroy any items in the rooms.
•These spaces are to remain advertising free. This includes, but is not limited to, placing or distributing flyers, posters, soliciting, etc.
•These rooms cannot be reserved; they are available as a shared space and intended to be used on a first-come, first-served basis.
•Do not eat, drink, use cell phones, study, or nap in this space; use other spaces on campus to meet those needs. Those using this space for non-meditation/prayer/reflection uses will be asked to move to another space.
The Auditorium is located near the north end of the building, next to the gyms. Assemblies, performing arts productions, and special ceremonies occur in the auditorium. Most events begin at 7:00pm, unless otherwise noted.

Out of respect for the performers and other audience members, please do not use phones or other electronics during performances.
Overland has 3 gyms, located at the north end of the building:
- West Gym — this is the main gym where pep assemblies and varsity sports take place
- East Gym — this is the smaller gym
- Upper Gym — this gym is located upstairs between the West and East Gyms and is used for gymnastics and wrestling
During popular sporting events, spectators may have designated entrances/exits and seating areas.
The Post Grad Office is located on the second floor of the IST building. Post Grad can help with college and career planning for students of all grade levels, not just seniors.

Mrs. Berve or Mr. Sewell can assist you with any Post Grad questions.

More information on the Post Grad page
The Deans are located in Suite C, on the back side of the Activities Office.

Deans are designated by students' last names.
- A–Ln Attendance — Mr. Baird
- A–Ln Discipline — Ms. Woods
- Lo–Z Attendance — Mr. Henderson (coordinator)
- Lo–Z Discipline — Ms. Winnerman
More info about Deans, Security, and Safety
The Overland security specialists are posted throughout the campus to ensure staff and student safety. In addition, Student Resources Officers (SRO's) are available to assist when needed.

Please contact the Security Office for questions about student ID badges, lost & found items, and security issues.

720-747-3718
The Overland Main Entrance (Door #1) is located on the east side of the building that faces Prairie Middle School. Guests must enter through the main doors and check in at the security desk for an ID badge. All other doors will remain locked.

During sporting events or performances, guests will enter on the west side of the building near the gyms and auditorium.
There are several parking lots on the Overland-Prairie campus:
- IST & Visitor Lot — located in front of the IST building, with several spots marked for visitors to the campus
- South Lot — designated for juniors and seniors with approved parking permits
- OHS Staff Lot — located on the west side of OHS for faculty & staff only, students will be ticketed
- OHS Auxilliary Lot — parking for Stride Health Clinic
- Prairie Upper Lot — located on the east side of campus near Prairie Middle School
Contact the Security Office for parking questions 720-747-3718

Tools for Success

Teachers at Overland have offices, as opposed to classrooms, and they hold office hours during their off periods. This is an excellent time to get extra help when you need it. If you don't have an off period in common, ask your teacher if you can meet before or after school or during lunch.

See the staff directory for contact information.
Peer tutors—called Peer Ambassadors—are assigned to help freshmen in Blazer Academy classes. Based on students' needs, they will either work with a tutor in English 9 or Algebra 1. The Tutorial Center is upstairs in the IST, rooms IC216 and IC217.

Please contact Linda Johnson, coordinator of Interventions, with any questions. ljohnson83@cherrycreekschools.org
The English Language Support (ELS) Office is located on the first floor on the backside of the D-hallway. It is sometimes called, “Suite D.” The ELS Office can help students and families who are learning to speak English.

Contact the ELS Coordinator, Jessica Palko, with questions. 720-747-3612 or jpalko@cherrycreekschools.org
PowerSchool is your online access to your grades and attendance. You should check these regularly to be sure that everything is correct. Your parents have a separate login and can also access this information.

You will need your Active Directory login credentials that you were given at check-in. This is the first part of
your email address and your student ID number.
1. Log in to my.cherrycreekschools.org.
2. Select myStudentInfo at the bottom
3. Look for the tile called PowerSchool.
4. Click on any of your grades to see all your assignments.
5. Click on any of your absence counts to see what days you were marked absent or tardy.
6. Use the email links to contact your teachers, if you need to discuss any of your grades or absences.
Need help?
Contact our help desk. 720-747-3636.
If you are at school, go to the Tech Support office located inside the Library.
Creekm@il is your district email account. Use it to communicate with your teachers. Be sure to check this regularly for messages from your teachers, counselors, or administrators.

You will need your Active Directory login credentials that you were given at check-in. This is the first part of
your email address and your student ID number.
1. Log in to my.cherrycreekschools.org.
2. Select myProductivity at the bottom
3. Look for the tile called Outlook-CreekM@il.
Schoology is the place where your teachers will upload digital handouts, class notes, instructional videos, calendars, and/or quizzes. If you miss a day of class, you can usually find the assignments in Schoology.

You will need your Active Directory login credentials that you were given at check-in. This is the first part of your email address and your student ID number.
1. Log in to my.cherrycreekschools.org.
2. Look for the tile called Schoology.
3. Look for the COURSES menu across the top. Click on it. You will see all the courses you are taking.
4. Click on any of your courses to view the material.
Naviance provides tools to help you with four-year planning, graduation requirements, résumé building, and college admission. You will use Naviance throughout high school and will add more information to it each year. Your counselors will upload important documents for you, so be sure to log in regularly.

You will need your Naviance login information that you created the first time you created an account. This might be different than first part of your email address and your student ID number.
1. Log in to Naviance with your username and password.
2. If you need to create an account, click “I need to register.”
3. Notice the tabs across the top: courses, colleges, careers,
  about me, and my planner.
4. Use the COURSES tab to update your four-year plan.
5. Use the ABOUT ME tab to update information about yourself.
Need help?
Contact the Post Grad Office. 720-747-3452.
If you are at school, go to the Post Grad Office located on the second floor of the IST.
The Honor Roll is posted after each semester and is based on weighted grades for that semester only.

Each semester, eligible students will be selected for the Honor Roll. Students with a weighted GPA of 3.5 and above will be recognized on the Honor Roll. Students have the opportunity to earn this recognition during each semester of their high school career. We will use grades from all schools (CCIC and Elevation included).

See the Honor Roll.

Policies & Procedures

During your off periods you can do the following:
- work with a teacher to get extra help
- go to the library for quiet work time
- work in the Post Grad center on college readiness
- sit in the cafeteria
- be outside
Loitering in the hallways is not acceptable.
If Cherry Creek Schools are on a delayed start—usually due to weather—school is delayed 90 minutes. First period will begin at 9:50am.

Click the Calendars tile at the top of the page to view the Weather Delay Bell Schedule.

View the district procedures for delays and closures.
Each student will receive one OHS Identification Card (I.D) at the beginning of each school year. Students are only allowed to wear their I.D. for the specific school year. Students are required to display their Overland High School I.D. in clear line of sight when on campus. At school sponsored extracurricular events, students should be able to present their OHS I.D. whenever requested by OHS/CCSD personnel. Overland considers the use of another student’s OHS I.D. card as inappropriate behavior and subject to disciplinary consequences. A student not properly displaying their I.D. card while on campus is in violation of the student identification rule and will receive disciplinary consequences that may include written warnings from their dean, receiving a temporary ID for the remainder fo the school day, detention, or other consequence discussed with their dean.

Broken, lost, or stolen I.D. cards should be replaced immediately at the OHS security office or the deans’ office. Students will receive one free replacement I.D. each school year. The replacement cost for any additional I.D. cards is $2.00.
Students who attend school regularly and punctually learn more and enjoy a more successful academic experience than those who do not. At Overland, consistent attendance and promptness are an expectation. If a student is unable to attend school for a valid reason, a parent or legal guardian must do the following:

Call the Attendance Office prior to 9:30 a.m. on the day of the absence. When calling, please leave:
1. Student’s name, spelling the last name
2. Reason for absence, otherwise student will not be excused
3. Parent/Guardian Name
4. Phone number where you can be reached. Please inform us of changes in home or work phone numbers.
The Attendance Office is located in the Main Office.

More information about attendance procedures
Overland High School expects that all students will dress in a way that is appropriate for the school day or for any school-sponsored event. Clothes must be worn in a way such that genitals, buttocks, breasts, and nipples are fully covered with opaque fabric.

Students must wear a shirt (with fabric that covers the front, the back, and on the sides under the arms); pants (pants/jeans or the equivalent, such as a skirt, sweatpants, leggings, a dress, or shorts); and shoes.

Please refer the dress code in the student handbook, which is located at the back of the student planner.
Before school: students may enter OHS or IST through the main entrance doors, or through the south doors by the student parking lot.

During school: students, staff, community members, and visitors are required to enter Overland High School through the main entrance. All visitors are expected to report to the desk at the main entrance at Overland High School. Visitors will be asked to provide photo identification, state the reason for their visit, log in, and provide a reasonable approximation of the time they will be in the building. Visitors will receive a badge to wear during their stay at Overland.

Other doors are to be used as exits, not entrances, and should not be propped open for any reason.
Pep assemblies are held in the West Gym and are a great opportunity to show school spirit, recognize Blazer success, and honor special guest. Please abide by the following to ensure a safe and fun experience for everyone:
- leave backpacks in your locker or classroom (if you bring a bag to an assembly you will be asked to place it in the bag storage room)
- sit in your assigned grade-level seating, leaving no empty seats (there is limited seating in the gym)
  - freshmen sit in the bleachers in the upper gym
  - sophomores sit in the bleachers on the east side
  - juniors sit in the bleachers on the northwest side
  - seniors sit in the bleachers on the southwest side
- respect others by cheering appropriately, using positive language, listening politely, and applauding after performances
Expect an altered bell schedule on pep assembly days. This will be posted by the Main Office and on the Overland homepage.

College & Career Prep

Naviance provides tools to help you with four-year planning, graduation requirements, résumé building, and college admission. You will use Naviance throughout high school and will add more information to it each year. Your counselors will upload important documents for you, so be sure to log in regularly.

When you apply to college, you will need teacher recommendation letters, which will get uploaded to Naviance.

You will need your Naviance login information that you created the first time you created an account. This might be different than first part of your email address and your student ID number.
1. Log in to Naviance with your username and password.
2. If you need to create an account, click “I need to register.”
3. Notice the tabs across the top: courses, colleges, careers,
  about me, and my planner.
4. Use the COURSES tab to update your four-year plan.
5. Use the ABOUT ME tab to update information about yourself.
Need help?
Contact the Post Grad Office. 720-747-3452.
If you are at school, go to the Post Grad Office located on the second floor of the IST.

Get Involved

Do you want to be an integral part of planning events like Homecoming and Wish Week? Do you want to uncover more about yourself as a leader and learn valuable leadership skills? Do you want to improve your communication skills and participate in important building wide decision making? Are you interested in building school spirit throughout the school and community? Do you want to be a part of a fun community, make friends, and build bonds between committed and hard-working Blazers like yourself?

Think about applying to join Student Council.

Applications will be available in the spring. Check for information on bulletin boards, the Activities Office, and the website.

Contact Ms. Dana Hansen or Ms. Lauren Huddleston with questions.
Peer tutors—called Peer Ambassadors—are assigned to help freshmen in Blazer 101 classes first semester and Tutorials second semester. Based on students' needs, they will either work with a tutor in English or math in IC216 and IC217.

Please contact Linda Johnson, coordinator of Interventions, with any questions. ljohnson83@cherrycreekschools.org
The O-Crew members serve as role models for freshmen by helping them get oriented with Overland High School at Freshman Orientation and throughout the year.

The O-Crew is seen as leaders in the classroom, in the hallways, at school activities, and in the community. The expectation is that O-Crew members are a positive representation of appropriate conduct in each of these arenas. This includes (but is not limited to) using appropriate language, maintaining good grades and attendance, displaying respect for faculty, staff, your peers, school rules, and the school property.

Applications will be available in the spring. Check for information on bulletin boards, the Activities Office, and the website.

Contact Ms. Jodi Sanchez or Ms. Adria Herscher with any questions.
Overland has many opportunities to participate in the performing arts.
- sign up for a class in theatre, vocal music, instrumental music, or set design
- audition for the fall play, the spring musical, or student-directed one act plays
- apply to help with set construction or props & costumes
- audition for a performance group like Advanced Acting, Cecilians, or Marching Band
- support the performers by attending the productions and concerts
Community service opportunities are available through clubs and organizations at Overand:
- National Honor Society
- O-Crew — Freshman Mentors
- Student Council
- see the Club Directory for more
Interested in playing an Overland sport?
- Register
- Get an athletic physical
- Pay the $90 fee or provide a waiver
See the Athletic page for more information.

Interested in attending a game?

Check out the schedule here.

Schoolwide Events

Wish Week is in mid-February. Overland High School, along with the feeder schools in the Overland community, work together with the Make-A-Wish Foundation to help grant the wish of a local child with a life-threatening illness.

All school spirit events and activities during Wish Week will raise money for our Make-A-Wish child. The week culminates with a pep assembly and a chance to welcome and recognize the child and his/her family.

More information about Wish Week
Prom is usually the second Saturday in May. The location will be kept under wraps and will be revealed by the junior class in the spring.

Tickets will go on sale during lunches in early May. Students who have paid the Activities Fee will get a discounted price. Ticket prices will increase if you wait to buy them at the door.

Blazers who wish to bring a non-Overand guest must fill out a Dance Guest Pass and submit it by the due date.

Students can also purchase tickets to After Prom (location TBD) which is sponsored by the OPTCO to provide a fun and safe place for students to continue having fun after the dance.

More information about Prom and After Prom

Just for Seniors

Seniors may submit a senior portrait to be printed in color in the Overland yearbook. Please follow the guidelines and submit the fee as described on the yearbook page.

The yearbook editors will use school ID photos (in black and white) for any senior who does not submit a senior picture.
Seniors who wish to participate in the graduation ceremony must wear the approved cap & gown and purchase a tassel.

Students can order the cap & gown from Jostens online or when Jostens visits the campus.

The price goes up throughout the year, so it's best to order early.

If you will be borrowing a cap & gown from a former Blazer, please bring the gown to the Activities Office for approval.
Parent Grad Meetings are for graduating seniors and their parents. Attendance is MANDATORY for seniors who wish to walk in the graduation ceremony. Imporant information will be provided about the topics listed at the right. There will also be an opportunity to purchase items and pay fees.

The information is very valuable, so it essential that you arrive on time. Parents who arrive late will be asked to return for the makeup meeting.

More information about Parent Grad Meetings
Senior Checkout Day is the Monday after seniors' last week of classes in the East Gym in the morning.

At checkout, seniors will need to submit their signed checkout sheets, return any Overland materials, obtain a credit check from their counselor, and pay their fines.

Senior checkout sheets will be available for pickup in the Post Grad Office the week before.
Seniors will be recognized for their academic accomplishments at the Senior Academic Award Ceremony in May. in the gym. Invitations will be emailed in May to parents of students who will be recognized. If you don't get an invitation and were expecting one, please contact the Activities Office.
Graduation rehearsal is mandatory for all seniors who wish to participate in the graduation ceremony. Be sure to request time off from your employer, if applicable.

Check the date here
Graduation Rehearsal
Overland High School
12:30-4:30

After rehearsal, seniors who have paid all their fees can pick up their cap & gown.

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Language Services

Get to Know the Campus

Tools for Success

Policies & Procedures

College & Career Prep

Get Involved

Schoolwide Events

Just for Seniors

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