For Parents
School Hours
The instructional day for students begins at 9:00 a.m. and ends at 3:25 p.m. Students arriving after the 9:00 bell are considered tardy and must sign in at the front office. In the morning, students are admitted to the building at 8:35. Students should not be dropped off at school before 8:35. Breakfast is served from 8:35 - 8:55. In the afternoon, walkers and students picked up by adults are excused at 3:25. Bus riders are called down to the front of the building as their buses arrive at Oakland Terrace.
On early release days, students are dismissed from Oakland Terrace at 12:55 pm. Parents and guardians are responsible for making arrangements for students on those days. Please coordinate activities for these days with babysitters, daycare centers and other after school programs.
Behavior Strategies
Volunteering
Interested in becoming a volunteer at OTES? Please review this important letter to learn more about it.
MCPS Child Abuse and Neglect Training webpage
Creating 21st Century Learning Spaces - A Guide to MCPS Strategic Technology Plan
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) is currently planning and implementing a multi-year effort to provide students with mobile computers and a cloud-based platform that will enhance creativity and collaboration in the classroom. Currently, students in grades 3, 4 and 5 have begun using Chromebooks and Google Apps for Education in their classrooms.
Office of the Chief Technology Officer - Creating 21st Century Learning Spaces
Reimagining myLearning in a Connected Age - MCPS Strategic Technology Plan
Frequently Asked Questions - Chromebooks and Google Apps for Education (GAFE)
OTES Expectations for Students - Chromebooks