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Welcome to Oak Ridge High School Counseling!<\/h2>\n

Telephone:<\/strong>\u00a0 865-425-9607
\nFax:\u00a0<\/strong> 865-425-9526
\nAddress:<\/strong>\u00a0 1450 Oak Ridge Turnpike\u00a0 Oak Ridge, TN\u00a0 37830
\nOffice Hours:<\/strong>\u00a0 M-F 7:45 a.m. – 3:15 p.m.<\/p>\n

Counseling Staff<\/h2>\n

Counselor caseloads are distributed via grade level. If you have questions or concerns, please be sure to email your assigned counselor. Please see caseload distribution and counselor contact information below:<\/p>\n

Class of 2026 \u2013 Ms. Taylor hptaylor@ortn.edu<\/a><\/p>\n

Class of 2027 \u2013 Ms. Ottinger bottinger@ortn.edu<\/a><\/p>\n

Class of 2028 \u2013 Ms. Foster hafoster@ortn.edu<\/a><\/p>\n

Class of 2029 \u2013 Ms. Bennewitz abennewitz@ortn.edu<\/a><\/p>\n

Alison King, School Social Worker, aking@ortn.edu<\/a><\/p>\n

Kris Murley, Registrar, kjmurley@ortn.edu<\/a>,<\/p>\n

Amy O’Rourke, Administrative Assistant, akorourke@ortn.edu<\/a><\/p>\n

Counselors are in the office from 7:45 a.m. – 3:15 p.m.\u00a0 Students are encouraged to stop by before school, during the lunch break, or after school to make an appointment.\u00a0 Parents may call or email at anytime to schedule an appointment with their student\u2019s counselor.<\/p>\n

Oak Ridge High School Counseling on Twitter<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Financial Aid 101<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>

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New Student Registration<\/h2>\n

The first step in our registration process is fill out the online form found on the Oak Ridge High School website.\u00a0 On the main page of the ORHS website you will click “Enroll Now”, complete the online form and submit the additional required documents.\u00a0 Ms. Murley, our registrar will contact you after you have submitted that form.\u00a0 If you have any questions, please contact the Counseling Office Administrative Assistant, Ms. O’Rourke, at 865-425-9607.<\/p>\n

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Homework<\/h2>\n

Students can check the course Canvas pages for assignments.\u00a0 Parents or students may also contact teachers directly to inquire about missed work when when their student is absent.<\/p>\n

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Letters of Recommendation Deadlines<\/h2>\n

The Oak Ridge High School Counseling Department has a policy of requiring three weeks\u2019 notice for requesting letters of recommendation for college applications and scholarships. ALL TEACHERS WILL BE REQUESTING THE SAME LEAD TIME THIS YEAR AS WELL. Items needed will be explained to seniors during Senior Seminars in August. We require an updated resume and teacher comment forms in order to write recommendations. Do not miss deadlines!<\/p>\n

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Transcript Request Instructions for Former Students<\/h2>\n

Please complete the Transcript Request Form (for former students). <\/a>Please note that a copy of your government issued ID is required in order for us to process your request. Once you have submitted your Transcript Request please email a copy of your Government issued ID to the Counseling Administrative Assistant at akorourke@ortn.edu.<\/a><\/p>\n

Transcript Request Form (for former students)<\/a><\/p>\n

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Education Verification Requests<\/h2>\n

Education Verification for employment purposes my be requested via fax or mail. The request must be accompanied by a signed release from the Oak Ridge High School student\/graduate. Please make your request attention to Ms. Murley and allow 72 hours for processing. Education Verification requests made without a signed release from the student\/graduate will not be honored. There is no charge for Education Verification.<\/p>\n

Ms. Murley
\nORHS Counseling Office
\n1450 Oak Ridge Turnpike
\nOak Ridge, TN 37830<\/p>\n

Fax: 865-425-9526 Attn: Ms. Murley<\/p>\n

Resources and Help for Homeless Students<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n

Testing, Scholarship, College Summer Programs and Career Links<\/a><\/h2>\n<\/div>
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