Dear Live Oaks Families,

As we prepare for another exciting school year, I want to extend a warm welcome to all of our students and families both new and returning. We are looking forward to seeing everyone soon and beginning what promises to be a fantastic year of learning, growth, and success!

Thank you to everyone who tuned in to our YouTube Live Back-to-School event last week. We appreciated your participation and thoughtful questions. Based on many of the questions that were asked, we have updated and added more information to our school website toward the bottom under Campus Updates. The website and weekly newsletters should be your primary source for back-to-school information, including schedules, procedures, forms, and important updates.

If you cannot find the answer you are looking for on the website, please do not hesitate to call the school office. Our team is happy to help and wants to ensure you have the information you need.

We also invite all students and families to attend Schedule Pick-Up on:

This is a great opportunity to pick up schedules, complete paperwork, drop off medication, connect with staff, and get ready for the first days of school.

Please note these important start dates:

One of the most important tasks families can complete before school begins is FinalForms. It is imperative that parents and guardians complete all required FinalForms information as soon as possible. We cannot issue student laptops or school email accounts until parent portions of FinalForms have been completed.

Students will complete their portion of FinalForms with our staff on the first day of school, but they can only do so after the parent/guardian sections have been submitted.

Thank you for your partnership and support. We are excited to welcome our students back and start another incredible school year together. Enjoy the rest of your summer, and we look forward to seeing you at Schedule Pick-Up on August 13!

I can't wait to have our students back!

Dr. Amy Crouse

Dean of Instruction

We will keep you updated throughout the year via our website, email, and phone messages. Please check both your email and the Live Oaks website regularly.

●    Dr. Amy Crouse | Dean of Instruction | crouse.amy@greatoaks.com | 513-612-4901

●    Mr. Jeremy Pettit | Assistant Dean of Instruction | pettitj@greatoaks.com | 513-612-4903

●    Mrs. Desaree Runk | Assistant Dean of Instruction | runkd@greatoaks.com | 513-613-4904

●    Mrs. Michelle Dolezal | Counselor | dolezal.michelle@greatoaks.com | 513-612-4909

●    Mrs. Alyssa Fugate | Counselor | fugate.alyssa@greatoaks.com | 513-612-4995

●    Ms. Ashley Kozlowski | Counselor | kozlowskia@greatoaks.com | 513-612-4913

●    Mrs. Jennifer Frith | Career Specialist | frithj@greatoaks.com | 513-612-4914

There are two options for the morning junior lab, depending on your student's specific program. Detailed schedules will be shared directly.

Live Oaks operates independently from our affiliated partner schools. Parents and students will need to create new, campus-specific accounts for the following platforms:

Great Oaks provides affordable, nutritious breakfast and lunch options every day. Please note that the Live Oaks campus operates a completely cashless cafeteria.

Free and reduced-price meals are available for qualifying students.

Important Registration Note: You cannot use the same email address that is already associated with your home high school's PaySchools account. Please use an alternate email.

Your student's affiliated school provides bus transportation to and from Live Oaks each day we are in session. For specific route details, timing, or questions, please contact your home district's transportation department:

For students transferring to Live Oaks from another Great Oaks campus, inter-campus shuttle services run on the following schedule:

Please review the complete Attendance Policy (Policy 5200) in the Great Oaks Student Handbook for rules regarding excused and unexcused absences.

Live Oaks does not always close when your home high school closes.

Parking permit applications must be completed and submitted via FinalForms.

To ensure safety, student drivers must strictly adhere to the following rules:

In alignment with state requirements, the use of personal communication devices is strictly prohibited during the school day. Cell phones must be turned off or silenced and kept completely out of sight. All personal devices must be stored securely in your child’s backpack or locker throughout the day.

In accordance with HB8, any student request for a gender identity accommodation (e.g., name or pronoun changes) must be shared with school administrators, who are required to notify parents/guardians.

The College Credit Plus program allows eligible students in grades 7–12 to earn college credits and high school credits simultaneously. To learn more about application criteria, funding, and program details, please contact your assigned campus counselor.

Live Oaks operates as an independent school; your affiliated home high school remains the official school of record for your academic transcripts and final diploma. All credits earned at Live Oaks are automatically transferred directly to your home high school’s system to guarantee a unified academic transcript.

The Great Oaks Student Handbook outlines all behavioral expectations, campus codes of conduct, and district policies. It can be accessed digitally at: https://hs.greatoaks.com/student-handbook