Oxford Preparatory High School has named Randy Smith of Oxford as the head baseball coach. Smith has been a resident of Granville County since 1985. He has taught and coached at South Granville High School, J.F. Webb High School, and Granville Central High School. He also coached and taught at G.C. Hawley Middle School, Northern Granville Middle School, and Cedar Creek Middle School in Youngsville. His coaching experience includes baseball, softball, football, and basketball.
Throughout his career Smith has placed a strong emphasis on academic excellence in the classroom and mastery of fundamental skills on the athletic field. Smith’s baseball experience includes getting two new programs off the ground as the head coach at Cedar Creek Middle School and Granville Central during their startup years. He also took over the JV baseball coaching duties at JF Webb in 2006, following a season during which the school did not field a JV team and the varsity won only one game. Smith led the JV team to a 13-8 record including victories over perennial powers Southern Alamance and South Granville.
Smith graduated from North Carolina State University with a degree in English and a Masters Degree in Education. He is currently employed by the NC Department of Public Safety as a Literacy Coach at C.A. Dillon Youth Development Center in Butner, NC.
About OPHS:
Oxford Preparatory High School (OPHS) is an independent public charter high school that is designed to mold students into future leaders through completion of a rigorous curriculum while focusing on community service and developing an appreciation of the arts. In order to prepare each student to attend the college of his or her choice, OPHS will cultivate intellectual curiosity by engaging students in critical thinking and experiential learning. The school is committed to serving the surrounding communities of Granville and Vance Counties and to reflect the area’s diversity in terms of gender, socioeconomic status, and ethnicity.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is a charter school?
A: A charter school provides parents with a choice in the education of their children. The schools have open enrollment with no discrimination, no religious association, and no tuition.
Q: How much would it cost to attend OPHS?
A: Charter schools are tuition free. Public tax dollars are the primary funding sources for charter schools. Local, state, and federal dollars follow the child to a charter school.
Q: How is OPHS different than other schools in the area?
A: OPHS is not only centered on a college preparatory curriculum but has a unique focus on the arts and community service in order to develop well-rounded students.
Q: Do you have to live in Oxford or Granville County to attend OPHS?
A: No. As a NC charter school, Oxford Preparatory would be open to any student who is domiciled in North Carolina.
Q: Will OPHS offer athletic programs for its students?
A: Yes; at first, only a handful JV sports would be offered, but additional programs will be added with demand and availability of facilities.
Q: How can I enroll my child?
A: Applications are available on the school’s website oxfordprephs.org.
Q: How can I receive information about employment?
A: All positions, descriptions, and application procedures are posted on the school’s website oxfordprephs.org