August 22, 2007

Dear Parent or Guardian:

I would like to thank you for enrolling your child at Oak Ridge Military Academy (ORMA). Founded in 1852, ORMA is the third-oldest military prep school in the nation, and in 1899 it became the first high school in North Carolina to be accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS). In 1972 Oak Ridge became the first military high school to accept female cadets. Today ORMA is a coed, college-preparatory boarding and day school with a long and proud tradition of preparing students for success in college and beyond. As the Academic Dean I am responsible for ensuring that your child receives a quality college-preparatory education. We offer small class sizes, help classes, and a safe and structured learning environment. To fulfill our academic mission, the Registrar and I need to establish your child as a student at ORMA. It would be helpful if you would supply our office with a complete record of your child’s academic history. This includes access to your child’s complete academic transcripts and other pertinent academic information, such as any classes your child may have taken outside the normal academic curriculum. The academic history should also include any information from school counselors, principals, faculty, or other relevant personnel. By completing the Official Transcript Release form and returning it to us in a timely manner, we can place your child into the appropriate academic classes.

If we do not receive all relevant information concerning your child, such as complete transcripts, academic recommendations, etc., then we may have problems in placing your child into the appropriate academic classes. It may also necessitate a change of schedule midway through the first quarter. Technology plays an important role in our curriculum. Please review carefully and sign the ORMA Internet Usage Agreement. In doing so, you will ensure that your child receives access to important sources of information and research tools that will significantly enhance their academic experience. We are excited about having the opportunity to work with you and your child in ensuring that their academic career at ORMA is a successful and rewarding one. If I may be of any assistance to you or your child, please do not hesitate to ask.

Sincerely,

Chris D. Royster, M.A.
Academic Dean
(336) 643-4131, ext. 118
croyster@ormila.com