GRIZZ-O-GRAM
September 3rd, 2021
Ashland High School
Office Hours 8:00AM - 4:00PM
Please call ahead to schedule an appointment. Knock on the door if you plan to come to the Main Office. To maintain social distancing, we ask that you stay outside.
Attendance Office:
Deb Falk, Attendance Secretary
541-482-8782
Registrar:
Jay Villanueva
Janet.Villanueva@ashland.k12.or.us
Instagram: @ashlandhighschool
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Website: http://ashland.k12.or.us
Location: 201 South Mountain Avenue, Ashland, OR 97520, USA
Phone: 541 482 8771
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AHS.Ashland.OR/
Red & White Day Calendar
Bell Schedule 2021-2022
This week's Grizz...
- Principal's Message
- Picture Day - 9/8 & 9/9
- AP Student & Parent Info
- Attendance Office & Out Periods
- Lockers
- Student Parking
- Student Asymptomatic Testing Program
- CDC Mask Guidelines
- Welcome New AHS Staff!
- Nutrition Services
- Sports/ AHS Fight Song / Clubs & Activities
- Theatre Auditions
- Counselor Office
- FAQ
- School Websites / Social Media
- Campus Map
Principal's Message
Hello Grizzlies!
Congratulations on completing one week! This week we all got used to our schedules, fixed scheduling problems, got to know one another and had our first Advisory class. It was great to come back together as a community and get back to school.
So far I have been so impressed by our students! By and large our students are coming to school with open minds, positive attitudes and have been doing an excellent job keeping their masks on at all times. Masking, social distancing, hand washing and self-screening remain our best tools to keep one another safe and healthy.
Next week will mark the one year anniversary of the Alameda fire. As a school, we continue to look for ways to help our community heal and unite from this crisis. During the week, some students may need some additional emotional support. Our school counselors, our behavioral health specialist, Kimberly Wasserman and the Health Center stand ready to provide support should the need arise.
Additionally, September is Pediatric Cancer Awareness Month. Wearing yellow or gold is a way to show support and solidarity for this important cause. We will be sharing more details soon about how AHS will show it’s support and how you can get involved.
That’s it for now. Have a wonderful, safe holiday weekend.
Sincerely,
Benjamin Bell
PICTURE DAY SEPT 8TH & 9TH
When will my student get their pictures taken?
9th Grade: during their Global Studies class
10th Grade: during their American Studies class
11th Grade: During their English class
12th Grade: During their English class
How can I order school pictures?
Students will be give forms during their classes to take home and fill out for picture day. Otherwise, you can go to mylifetouch.com and order your student's pictures there.
CDC Guide to Mask Wearing
AP Information - Click Below
Attendance Office
Deb Falk
x2110
541-482-8782
For information on absences, unexcused absences, and more, please read out Attendance FAQ on our website. Click HERE
Out Period
Lockers
Student Parking
For the time being, we will not be issuing parking passes for students. Parking is available on campus in the LOWER Mountain Ave parking lot or on the street. Do NOT park in a staff parking spot. Students parking in staff spots are subject to a warning and a boot.
Drive safe!
Student Asymptomatic Testing Program
Parent consent form: https://sharedsystems.dhsoha.state.or.us/DHSForms/Served/le3560B.pdf
Sign your student up to participate here: https://oregon.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0OkXNV7jhFOEyRU
HOW IT WORKS: Participating students will receive a saliva test once per week at school. They will bring the test kit home to collect their saliva sample and bring it back to school the following day. The school will send the test in to the University of Oregon and the results will be shared with parents/guardians within 48 hours of receipt. Positive results will be shared with the Oregon Health Authority. The school does not receive test results directly and parents/guardians school inform the school nurse immediately if a test is positive.
Frequently Asked Questions: https://coronavirus.uoregon.edu/k12testing/k12faq
We will continue to have rapid testing available with parent consent for students who become symptomatic while at school.
Welcome New AHS Staff!
Adrienne Hillman - English 10, American Studies, CCR
Nutrition Services
All students will be serviced breakfast and lunch at no charge regardless of income through the 21/22 school year. Although there will be no charge to any student for meals at school, we still require families who qualify to fill out free or reduced meal forms to ensure proper funding for our schools and for discounts and waivers for the families that qualify.
For more information about Nutrition Services, click HERE
You can apply for free and reduced lunch benefits here: https://family.titank12.com/
Sports
Check out AHS Athletics page on our website to learn more about sports at Ashland High School!
If you are interested in joining, you must register for sports BEFORE you are allowed to begin practice. Click HERE to register. If you have any questions, email Marg.Orlik-Hill@ashland.k12.or.us.
AHS Fight Song!
Fight Fight Fight for
Old Ashland High
Grizzlies bold, We'll do it or die
Fight for fame and win this game
for dear old Ashland High!
Rah! Rah! Rah!
Cheer! Cheer! Cheer!
The Crimson and White
On to Victory
Failing never, Faithful ever
To our Ashland High!
Hey!
Clubs & Activities
If you have any questions, contact Nora.Godfrey-Dismuk@ashland.k12.or.us.
AHS Theatre Auditions!
All Ashland Teens! AHS, Homeschooled or those who live in district:
Audition for the fall and spring in-person, on stage/live-streamed musicals!
Thursday and Friday, Sept 2 and 3 after school.. plus Sept 6 and 7.
Soloists should come Sept 2 and 3. If you have sheet music, (google SHEET MUSIC and "TITLE of SONG") We have an accompanist to play it for you. Make sure it's in your right range. There will be 5 adults watching. You come in alone for your signed-up 7 minute appt.
Expectations:
Intro yourself
Tell a one minute story or perform a 1 min monologue
Sing a one minute song
Sing the scales.. doe ray me fa so la t doe
Callbacks will be Sept 7th & 8th.
Need more info? Email: Betsy.Bishop@ashland.k12.or.us
Counseling Office
High school counselors are educators uniquely trained in child and adolescent development, learning strategies, self-management and social skills who understand and promote success for today’s diverse students. They implement a school counseling program to support students through this important developmental period.
If you need to get in contact with your counselor regarding scheduling, academics, etc., call the counseling office at 541-482-2278 or email your counselors.
Kimberley Wasserman
kimberly.wasserman@ashland.k12.or.us
541-482-8771 Ext. 2291
Karyn Barats
Karyn.Barats@ashland.k12.or.us
x2114
Jennifer Marsden
Jennifer.Marsden@ashland.k12.or.us
x2130
College & Career Pathways: Resources for Students and Families
Seniors are diving into exploration of post high school pathways in their AHS College & Career Readiness (CCR) classes, where they are getting extensive support on finding post high school education and/or career options that are a good fit for them. Jen Marsden (AHS College & Career Specialist) and AHS counselors are providing college and career planning curriculum in CCR classes and are also available to individually help students explore their interests/options, and to assist in navigating the college admissions and financial aid process.
All 9th -11th students will be receiving grade specific career and college exploration and preparation lessons in their Advisory classes this year. Junior and senior students are strongly encouraged to attend upcoming information sessions, watch for updates on the ACT/SAT, learn about our ASPIRE program and check out the AHS College Handbook (more information included below)! We welcome students and parents/guardians to reach out to jennifer.marsden@ashland.k12.or.us or their AHS counselor with questions or to schedule an appointment regarding career and college planning.
Upcoming College & Career Pathways Info Sessions: All sessions will be on zoom from 5:30 - 6:30 pm and can be accessed at the following link: https://asdconnect-org.zoom.us/j/97711618881. The sessions will be recorded and available on the AHS YouTube Channel, where you can already find info session recordings from last year.
Tuesday, September 14 – College Pathways 101: Overwhelmed by the thought of planning for college? Finding an educational pathway that is a good fit takes some planning. AHS counseling staff will present information on college pathways, specifically geared toward junior and senior students and their families. Topics covered will include a general overview of the process of applying to both community colleges and four-year universities, ACT/SAT testing, and how to access financial aid/scholarships.
Wednesday, September 29 – Financial Aid 101: Learn about the pathways to access financial aid and scholarships! We will discuss the process for completing the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid), an online application which qualifies students to receive the Federal Pell Grant, the Oregon Opportunity Grant, the Oregon Promise, and government loans. Even if you think your family will not qualify for federal financial aid, it is important to complete the FAFSA. Many colleges will not give students merit aid unless they have a FAFSA on record. We will also briefly cover the CSS Profile, a separate online application many private schools use to determine institutional financial aid.
Wednesday, October 13 - Four Year Colleges and Universities - Navigating the Application Process: AHS Counseling Department staff will present information on how to make the most of the college search process, how to apply to both public and private four-year colleges and universities, ACT/SAT testing, and how to access financial aid/scholarships.
Wednesday, November 3: Community College Opportunities and Pathways: Community colleges offer an extensive array of professional training programs in fields such as Mechanics, Electronics, Culinary Arts, Massage Therapy, Dental Hygiene, Physical Therapy, Graphic Design and more! Students can also complete general education credits at a community college, receive a two-year A.A or A.S degree and then transfer to a four-year university to complete a bachelor’s degree. Learn more about these potential college and career pathways and how to access them! There will also be an overview of the Oregon Promise grant and other financial aid and scholarships available to AHS students.
AHS College Handbook
ACT and SAT Updates
Students planning on applying to four year colleges usually take ACT/SAT tests in spring of junior year and/or fall of senior year. See below for all 2021-22 test dates at AHS. If AHS has no more seat availability, students can look for open testing sites in Medford and Grants Pass. Many colleges are now “test optional” and Oregon’s public universities no longer require ACT/SAT test results for admission, but some do for eligibility for honors colleges or merit scholarships. Check individual universities for current guidelines.
Students register for the ACT and SAT online and those who qualify for free/reduced lunch are eligible for fee waivers for both tests. Please contact karyn.barats@ashland.k12.or.us to obtain a fee waiver.
2021-22 AHS Test Dates (registration deadlines are about one month before the test dates):
ACT: October 23, December 11, February 12, April 2
SAT: October 2, November 6, December 4, March 12, May 7, June 4
ASPIRE at AHS
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Where can I drop off physical paperwork?
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