CARDINAL CONNECTIONS
May 15, 2023
Franklin Pierce High School Community Newsletter
FPS District Equity Statement
DISTRICT AREAS OF FOCUS AND IMPROVEMENT:
- Equity and Social Justice
- Improved Instruction
- Family and Community Partnership
What is the mission? Help all students prepare themselves for successful enrollment, enlistment, and/or employment beyond high school.
Cardinal Parents, Students, and Staff:
"Hard work beats talent when talent doesn't work hard."
We all have certain talents, gifts, and inclinations. Some we're born with, but most we develop over time. If talent isn't partnered with hard work, then relentless hard work will surpass talent in almost every situation. Don't be afraid of hard work. It will carry you far.
Let's do this! Cardinal Strong!
- May 15: Are you a spender or a saver?
- May 16: What movie can you watch over and over again?
- May 17: Are you a morning person or a night owl?
- May 18: Are you a good dancer?
- May 19: What is your favorite quote?
Hey, Cards!
Panorama Spring Survey: Cardinal Fam, we would like to collect some feedback from all of you to help us continue to make improvements. Please, take a few minutes to complete a Spring Survey. Parent Survey HERE. Student Survey HERE.
Multicultural Assembly: Big thanks and kudos to all the students and staff who performed, participated, and organized the assembly today. Really great job!
Multicultural Night! It's happening tonight! May 12 is the return of Multicultural Night! This is one of our biggest Cardinal events of the year. See the flyer below. This is an opportunity for all of us to celebrate our culture, roots, heritage, ancestry, family, etc. through food, dance, song, and fashion. This is a potluck event. Please, plan on attending and bringing a favorite dish to share. Starts at 5:30pm!
Senior Exit Interviews start Monday, May 15! This is a grad requirement. Seniors, make sure you have your time schedule and that you're prepared to present.
Sophomores and Juniors, if you are interested in RUNNING START next year, the time to apply at your college of choice is NOW. Please, contact your counselor asap.
Seniors, the Graduation Walk List is posted! If your name is on the list, CONGRATULATIONS! You are on track to graduate. If your name is not on the list, there is a graduation requirement missing and you are NOT on track to graduate or participate in the graduation ceremony. Contact your Counselor or Advisor immediately.
If you are interested in learning about how you can participate in a hands-on, in-person visit to several HBCUs, please see the flyer and videos below.
Enjoy the APRIL edition of the Tuffy Tribune! Great job, Cards!
Hey, Seniors!
May 1-12. AP Testing
May 4. Senior Portfolio Checklist due. ALL 10 Senior Navigation assignments are due. This is REQUIRED to meet graduation requirements.
May 15-25. Senior Exit Interviews
May 18: Grad Speaker Tryouts
May 30. Graduation tickets available for purchase; handicapped seating may be reserved
June 2. Last Day for on-track seniors
June 7. Senior Recognition Night
June 8. Grad Parade, 10:30 am
June 8: Black Grad Celebration and Kente Sash Ceremony, PLU, 5pm
June 9. Graduation rehearsal, 3 pm
June 10. Graduation! Live link for Graduation Ceremony HERE.
June 12. Diplomas available for pickup from the bookkeeper after 9 am
The following items are prohibited at graduation per Fairgrounds rules: helium balloons, streamers, signs, banners, confetti cannons, and anything that blocks the view of other spectators.
GENERAL INFO:
Do you need your official transcripts? Use this LINK. Click on Transcript Request. Fill out all information. Transcripts are normally mailed out on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Parents, we have an FPHS Food and Hygiene Pantry available to help out families in need. Please, use this LINK to see available items.
Parent Volunteers: In order to be a volunteer, parents must complete an easy, online volunteer application HERE.
Every Monday: College and Career Day! Wear your college and career gear.
Every Friday: Cardinal Spirit Day! Wear your FPHS gear.
The schedule next week is ABABA. View our full A/B calendar HERE.
May 12: Multicultural Night!
June 3: First Annual FPS Pow Wow!
2023 GRADUATION Info HERE. Seniors, start marking your calendar and letting people know that your graduation day is coming!
Click HERE to buy a yearbook.
Student immunization requirements can be found HERE.
Interested in learning about our FPHS clubs? Look HERE.
If you ever need to see our Daily Bulletin announcements, use this LINK. Running Start and Pierce County Skills Center students, please use this link to keep up to date with FPHS announcements.
Looking for a career with Franklin Pierce Schools? We have openings for teachers, para educators, bus drivers, custodians, guest teachers, sports trainer, and more! Get started HERE.
Visit HERE to view previous Parent and Student Memos.
Staff Spotlight:
Name: Canae Gray
Role: Video Editing/Video Production Teacher, Drama Club Advisor
Favorite Hobbies: Playing Video Games, Writing Poetry, Reading
Favorite Movie: Bad Boys
Favorite Quote: "But screw your courage to the sticking place, and we'll not fail!." - Lady Macbeth, Macbeth, Shakespeare.
Staff Spotlight:
Name: Luis E.Y. Vargas II
My Role at FPHS: Para Educator (SPED)
Favorite Hobbies: Music, reading/researching, and Boy Scouts {Outdoors, Marksmanship, and Sailing}
Favorite Movie: Kingdom of Heaven
Favorite Quote: Favorite poem is Self-pity by D.H. Lawrence: “I never saw a wild thing sorry for itself. A small bird will drop frozen dead from a bough without ever having felt sorry for itself.”
What's your "E" (Enrollment, Enlistment, or Employment) after high school?
Learn more about careers in real estate.
Social Justice, Equity, and Anti-Racist Resources:
In the video below: Learn more about the Tourette's Syndrome Awareness Month.
The first step in ALLYSHIP is LISTENING.
The second step is BELIEVING.
The third step is ACTION. Get involved and create the positive change you want to see in the world.
CARDINAL SPORTS!
Are you new to Franklin Pierce this year and looking to play a sport next school year? If you are a transfer student to FPHS you must be cleared to participate in athletics. Please reach out to Mr. Andrews for a transfer eligibility packet- it is important to do this as soon as possible so that you can be all cleared the first day of fall sports.
Are you familiar with the athletic code you agreed to? Check out some of the information below to remind yourself of important policies/consequences as outlined in that agreement.
- Student’s must pass 7/8 classes to be eligible to compete in Spring Sports. If you are not meeting this requirement when grade checks are conducted, you will be notified through your school email.
- ATTENDANCE MATTERS! Remember, if you miss 15 minutes or more of any class you will not be able to participate in the competition that day. Make sure we get to classes early and giving your best effort. This rule does not apply to medical appointments if you bring a note from your medical care provider.
Athletic Code Violations and Penalties:
HBCU Experience!
Daily Bell Schedules
Title 1, Part A
- What is Title 1? Title 1, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) provides financial assistance to states and school districts to meet the needs of educationally at-risk students. The goal of Title 1 is to provide extra instructional services and activities which support students identified as failing or most at risk of failing the state's challenging performance standards in mathematics, reading, and writing. The Title 1 program will provides students with extra educational assistance beyond the regular classroom. The program serves students in our five secondary schools who have demonstrated that extra assistance is needed. Learn more HERE.
- The FPHS Report Card can be found HERE.
- Learn more about state and national assessments HERE.
- Learn more about Guides and Resources for Parent and Family Engagement HERE.
- Learn how to file a Citizen Complaint HERE.
- Copies of the 2022-23 School/Parent Compact were distributed at the beginning of the year. If you missed it, you can see it HERE.
- You can find the FPHS Handbook HERE.
- You can find the FPHS Parent and Family Engagement (PFE) Plan HERE.
Washington Youth Academy!
Do you need a fresh start?
Do you need more self-discipline?
The Washington Youth Academy might be right for you! Not only can you recover school credits quickly, the WYA will also help you focus on Academic Excellence, Leadership, Life Coping Skills, Job Skills, Community Service, Responsibility, Health and Hygiene, and Physical Fitness. The WYA is a FREE, residential school in Bremerton. Learn more HERE.
NEW Performing Arts Center!
We are very excited about our new Performance Arts Center! We are in eager anticipation of the day that we can fully showcase the talents of our band, orchestra, choir, drama programs, and so much more!
- Part of the "cost" for a new Performing Arts Center is going to be a little dust, a lot of change, and even a few inconveniences. Please, bear with us as we work through the "under construction" phase with an estimated completion date of the start of the 2023-24 school year.
- Student and Staff Parking: All staff and students must park together in the parking lot alongside 112th St. The section nearest the tennis courts is reserved for staff parking. The section nearest the stadium is reserved for student parking. Students and staff must drive all the way around the school to access the new student/staff parking lot. Please, do not cut through the drop-off and pick-up zone to park.
- AM student drop-off and PM student pick-up and zones. See updates above.
- Main Entrance: The former main entrance to the building is no longer accessible. The new main entrance is on the south end of the main building near the student pick-up and drop-off zone.
- Handicapped Parking has been relocated to the stalls in the drop-off zone nearest the new main entrance.
- Bicycle Parking has been relocated to the 1400 building (outside the band classroom).
- Pedestrians in the drop-off and pick-up zone should use the pedestrian walkway along the fence line.
- As with all construction projects, almost everything is subject to change. We appreciate your patience and understanding.
Pierce County Skills Center:
Fall Newsletter HERE!
- PCSC Main Office: 253-800-4800.
Application Questions contact Paulla Hockaday - phockaday@bethelsd.org - 253.800.4800
Application links, in English and Spanish, can be found on our website. https://www.bethelsd.org/domain/4387
Resources
School Resources:
- District Website: https://www.fpschools.org/
- Franklin Pierce HS Website
- Attendance info HERE.
- IT Help Desk for Students and Parents: 253-298-4647, 7:30AM to 4PM. IT Website.
- Transportation Department website: 253-298-3865 or email to Transportation_Vendor@fpschools.org.
- Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI)
- Want to add Canvas to your phone? Android or iOS. Once you download the app, search "fpschools" to find our district.
- FPHS Facebook page.
- FPHS Twitter page.
- FPHS Instagram page.
- Information about GRADES and GRADING.
- Information about BUSES.
- How to access and use DORA.
COVID- 19 Resources:
- District Health Services Website
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html
FPS COVID Dashboard HERE.
Community Resources:
- Financial Resources: https://dfi.wa.gov/coronavirus/financial-resources