HOA Happenings
February 2, 2023
for all K-12 families at Hillsboro Online Academy
Semester 1 has wrapped up! Teachers are busy finalizing grades for all of our students and prepping courses for Tuesday! Report cards will be mailed next week - so keep an eye on your mailbox!
We are excited to have your student back for the second half of the school year! Join us in sending out a warm welcome to the students and parents that are joining HOA on Tuesday!
As the new semester begins, we encourage families to reflect on what went well during the 1st semester and set goals for a prosperous 2nd semester. We want our students to be successful online learners! We ask that students give their best effort and focus on their coursework daily. Please remember that students need to check in to their Advisory or Homeroom class daily for attendance.
We are here to support our students! Please reach out of there are any concerns, needs or questions you may have.
Unofficial & Official transcripts
Student (7th-12th) & parents are able to get unofficial copies of their transcripts by logging in to StudentVUE or ParentVUE, navigating to Course History, then clicking on the "Unofficial Transcript" button. This will generate the report & you need to click it again to get the PDF.
Need an official transcript? Please fill out the Transcript Request on our website (www.hillonlineacademy.org)!
Doodle 4 Google
Students can work with any materials they want, but all Doodles must be entered using the entry form. Parents and teachers can mail us the completed entry form or submit it online as a png or jpg. The contest is open for entries until March 7, 2023
Details on how to enter can be found at https://doodles.google.com/d4g and entry forms are under "How it works"
Let us know if you enter!
Student HOP passes are available!
In an effort to continue to expand access to the region’s public transportation system, TriMet is expanding its “Access Transit program”, for ages 7–17 and students in high school, to offer public transportation grants to schools across Clackamas, Multnomah & Washington Counties.
To find out how the HOP card works, visit https://youtu.be/EE-is5yXBu4
Contact Kristina at estradak@hsd.k12.or.us to get yours!
Semester 2 starts Tuesday!
We are officially in the second half of the school year! Elementary students will continue with their classes as usual! Check your teacher's newsletter/email for details! Next week is Work Week 0 for middle & high school students which allows our new students time for completing their orientation, getting set up, and adjusting to online learning.
New high school students have the opportunity to come on-site for in-person orientations!
- Tuesday, 2/7: 12:00 - 2:00 PM
- Thursday. 2/9: 10:00-11:00 AM
- Thursday, 2/9: 1:00-2:00 PM
If you feel your student could use a refresher, they are welcome to attend as well!
New 7th & 8th grade students need to attend an orientation on Google Meets with Mrs. Dewhitt! https://meet.google.com/rqb-wpmb-gns The orientation will take about 45 minutes, depending on how many questions students have.
- Tuesday, 2/7: 11:00 AM
- Wednesday, 2/8: 1:00 PM
New elementary students and their parent(s) will work one-on-one with their teacher to get started!
STEAM Clubs
2nd Quarter Elementary STEAM clubs wrapped up last week.
Third-quarter clubs begin the week of 2/13 and families will receive invites this Friday.
They will be notified of their acceptance into a club by club leaders by Thursday 2/9.
Join us for PE!
On-site PE takes place in our gym, Monday - Wednesday! Join Mr. Hehn, meet fellow classmates, get sweaty & have fun! Class is 50 minutes long!
- K-3rd Grade: 10:00 AM
- 4th-6th Grade: 11:00 AM
- Middle School: 1:00 PM
At this time, we are not offering PE on Thursday due to a lack of participation.
Do you need to update?
- Have you moved recently?
- Do you have a new phone number?
- Has your email address changed?
If you answered "yes" to any of these, please contact our office at 503-844-1050 as soon as possible to update your information! We want to ensure that you are getting all the school information that you can!
HSD EARLY COLLEGE PROGRAM
The Hillsboro School District Early College program allows students to begin work on their college career at Portland Community College while still in high school. College credits earned apply to both the high school diploma and college studies.
Interested students and their parent/guardian must attend one of these live sessions. Attendance will be taken and is a required part of the HSD Early College Application.
- Monday, February 13, 2023 @ Hilhi Library, 6:00-7:00pm
Thursday, March 2, 2023 @ Liberty HS Library, 6:00-7:00pm
For more information, visit https://www.hsd.k12.or.us/Page/2811
Games with Teachers
- All high school students are invited!
- A variety of games will be offered! (board, card, video, etc.!)
- Kick off S2 with fun & food!
Thu, Feb 9, 2023, 11:00 AM
10th grade PreACT
A new opportunity is here for 10th grade students who want practice on the ACT. The PreACT, which stands for “Preliminary ACT” is essentially a practice test for the ACT. The ACT (usually taken 11th or 12th grade) is an assessment that some colleges use for admission consideration. The PreACT will be given March 22, 2023 at HOA. Details on time will be provided later. If you are interested in taking the PreACT, please complete the PreACT interest form. It is not required, and is simply an opportunity for students to get exposure to the test.
Please reference the PreACT FAQ for more information or contact HOA's Test Coodinator, Casy Burnsed at burnsedc@hsd.k12.or.us.
Parent Connect: ADHD-Symptoms & Strategies for Online Schooling
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Wed, Feb 8, 2023, 06:30 PM
High School Yearbook Club
High school students that are interested in joining or have questions can contact Annette Snyder at 971-206-4209 or snydera@hsd.k12.or.us
Free Dental Clinic
In honor of National Children’s Dental Health Month, Pacific University’s dental hygiene program is hosting a free Give Kids a Smile (Español) event on Saturday, Feb. 4, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at their Hillsboro clinic (222 SE 8th Ave.). Children ages 5-18 will receive dental cleanings, exams, x-rays, fillings, and extractions (as needed). Call 503-352-7373 for an appointment; no insurance or proof of identification required.