FPHS Parent and Student Memo
February 28, 2022
Franklin Pierce High School
FPS District Equity Statement
DISTRICT AREAS OF FOCUS AND IMPROVEMENT:
- Equity and Social Justice
- Improved Instruction
- Family and Community Partnership
Our Equity Team would like to partner with our parents to fulfill our mission to support our students, staff, and families by identifying and dismantling systems that perpetuate, exacerbate, or produce inequities based on race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religion, etc. If you would like to collaborate with us, please let us know HERE. If you want to learn more about our commitment to EQUITY and ANTI-RACISM, feel free to contact any of our FPHS Equity Team members: Hartley, Marzano, Wright, Laban, Apelu, Brist, Call, Chapman, Detweiler, Fineman, Goodrum, Inman, Kaunda, B. Lee, Martin, Plaskett, Quill, Roscoe, Scroger, Shoopman, McNeil, Wacker, Tracy, T. Johnson, Henley, Hill, and Gilbert.
Dear Parents and Students,
- Parents, we are asking for your help on two behavior issues that have become increasingly problematic: 1) Students on cell phones during class time; 2) Students chronically tardy for class. Would you please help us by reinforcing expectations for cell phone use (see Electronic Devices policy below) and emphasize the importance of arriving to classes on time? Thank you!
- MID-WINTER BREAK! No school next week. See you on Feb. 28.
- Cardinal ONE ACT PLAYS: 2/18 at 6:30pm, 2/19 at 2:30pm and 6pm. FPHS Cafeteria.
- SENIOR CLASS PHOTO for the yearbook: March 24. Stay tuned for details.
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.
- Schedule this week: BABAB. Link HERE to see the A Day / B Day calendar for the year.
FPS COVID Dashboard HERE.
Visit HERE to view previous Parent and Student Memos.
Please, make sure you have all the info below. We miss you and wish you all the very best. Stay safe and be well!
ELECTRONIC DEVICES & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATION DEVICES: (From the Student Handbook)
Our expectation at Franklin Pierce High School is that students' personal electronic devices, such as cell phones, personal video games, laser pointers, headphones, are silenced, out of sight, and put away at all times during class – unless explicitly directed by the teacher. We know that personal technology can be an asset for students and learning, but it can also be a distraction. We want to ensure the learning environment at Franklin Pierce High School is conducive to deep thinking and a rigorous learning environment.
Music, games, video, and cell phones should be turned off during class time. Headphones and earbuds should not be worn during class and should be put away. Students are allowed to use their devices during lunch, between classes during passing period, and as directed by classroom and teacher policy. External Bluetooth speakers are not allowed on campus at any time and should not be used during passing periods or lunch.
In order to promote student safety and privacy, students are not permitted to use cell phones to take pictures or video in locker rooms, restrooms, or any location where privacy would be expected at any time for any reason. Students that do so will face disciplinary consequences and may be referred to Law Enforcement.
Disciplinary action may also be taken in situations where students use the internet, social media, or personal technology such as computers, smart phones, or other electronic devices — on or off school grounds — to engage in acts that create a hostile environment for staff or students, or when such actions are disruptive to the school environment. These actions include, but are not limited to, bullying, harassment, racist remarks or comments, intimidation, sexting, gang related behavior, threats of violence or harm, extortion or disruptive conduct using text messages, social media websites, gaming platforms/systems, email of other methods.
Students in possession of cell phones or other personal electronic devices, while on school property or while attending school sponsored or school related activities will observe the following conditions:
- Students will not use electronic devices to harass other students or staff, to bully other students, or to disrupt the educational process, including, but not limited to, posing a threat to academic integrity or violating confidentiality or privacy right of another individual.
- Students will not send, share, view, or possess pictures, text messages, emails, or other material depicting sexually explicit content, as defined in RCW 9.68A.011, or other pornographic material, in electronic or any other form on a cell phone or other electronic devices, while the student is on school grounds, at school-sponsored events or on buses or vehicles provided by the district.
- Students are responsible for devices they bring to school. The district will not be responsible for loss, theft, or damage/destruction of devices brought onto school property or to school-sponsored events.
Parents and/or guardians can contact that main office at any time if there are questions and/or concerns about the electronic device policy at 253-298-3800.
Meet Our Cardinal Staff:
Name: Teresa Sawyer
My Role at FPHS: Transition Teacher
Favorite Hobbies: Hanging out with Family and Friends, soccer, tennis
Favorite Quote: “If There Is No Struggle, There Is No Progress” -Frederick Douglas 1857
Meet Our Cardinal Staff:
Name: Jesse Lee Williams
My Role at FPHS: Resource Paraeducator
Favorite Hobbies: I really enjoy working with youth through the school or my church. When I'm at home I like playing video games, and I am fascinated with origami, the Japanese art of paperfolding.
Favorite Book: I don't read very many books, but I read The Bible cover to cover, and I try to study from it every day, so I guess that counts.
Favorite Quote: I have quite a few, but the most recent one that stuck out was "The secret to getting ahead, is just getting started" -Mark Twain.
FEBRUARY Culture Calendar
FEBRUARY is ...
BLACK HISTORY MONTH: Learn more HERE.
2/2: GROUNDHOG DAY: Learn more HERE.
- LUNAR NEW YEAR: Learn more HERE.
- 2/14: VALENTINE’S DAY: Learn more HERE.
- 2/15: PRESIDENTS DAY: Learn more HERE.
- 2/15: PARINIRVANA: Learn more HERE.
- 2/16: MARDI GRAS: Learn more HERE.
- 2/17: ASH WEDNESDAY: Learn more HERE.
- 2/19: JAPANESE DAY OF REMEMBRANCE: Learn more HERE.
- 2/20: WORLD DAY OF SOCIAL JUSTICE: Learn more HERE.
Cardinal Character Trait for FEBRUARY: COURAGE!
Looking ahead...
LIFE AFTER HIGH SCHOOL:
Explore 20 high paying 4-year college degrees.
Social Justice, Equity, and Anti-Racist Resources:
In the video below: Okalani Dawkins is a passionate Sophomore excited to create a better world through her passion for Civil Rights. In this talk, she highlights the importance of African American societies in America's history past the Civil Rights Movement, and why we need to pay more attention to matters like those as well.
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.
Students, are you looking for a good job?
How does $20 an hour sound?
Please, visit our current job openings to apply for our Student Custodial Helper position HERE. Apply now!
Details:
- $20 per hour.
- 20 hours maximum per week.
- Open only to students in Franklin Pierce Schools.
- Must be fully vaccinated against Covid 19.
- Must be passing all classes. Grade checks conducted monthly.
FPHS Courses: It's almost time for REGISTRATION for next year's classes!
Here are a few classes you might not know about:
- AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE: AP Environmental science is a comprehensive science course that helps students utilize a basic understand of biology and physical science to investigate and analyze current environmental issues. We will explore how humans interact with the natural world and the impact that our society has on local and global ecosystems. The course will include labs, outdoor fieldwork, research, writing, critical thinking, and reading to explore current environmental issues.
- ECO SYSTEM DESIGN: Eco System Design studies environmental science and ecosystems through agricultural, using the FPSD Farm as a living laboratory. The course is designed as a hands-on course that digs into systems thinking, biology, and ecology concepts while learning practical skills of growing food, business, and leadership skills. Students will have access to state-of-the-art tools and resources on the Franklin Pierce Farm site and learn how to design sustainable systems by growing food from seed to harvest. This class is lab and activity heavy are held outside on the farm.
- BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE: Students investigate the human body systems and various health conditions, including heart disease, diabetes, sickle cell disease, hypercholesterolemia, and infectious diseases. They determine the factors that led to the death of a fictional person and investigate lifestyle choices and medical treatments that might have prolonged the person’s life. The activities and projects introduce students to human physiology, medicine, research processes, and bioinformatics. This course is designed to provide an overview of all the courses in the Biomedical Sciences program and lay the scientific foundation for subsequent courses. Students who earn a grade of ‘C’ (2.0) or better in this course can earn college credit.
Cardinal Sports:
Boys' Basketball Update:
2/16/22
NO. 4 PORT ANGELES 68, NO. 5 FRANKLIN PIERCE 51 A trio of Cardinals put together double-digit scoring performances, but Port Angeles’ 19-point halftime lead proved insurmountable on Wednesday night. Wyatt Dunning’s 28 points led the way for Port Angeles, and the Roughriders booked their ticket to the 2A state tournament after a 68-51 win. “It’s playoff basketball,” Franklin Pierce coach John Barbee said. “(They’re) a quality team... we were down double digits early, and it’s just really hard to come back from that.” Aside from Dunning’s game-high 28, Port Angeles’ John Vaara chipped in with 12 and used his six-foot-nine frame to stifle the Cardinal offense. “It was their size, inside with (Vaara),” Barbee said. “He’s a force inside. I don’t know that he blocked that many shots, but he did a great job of altering a lot of shots. We never got clean looks.” Mason Thomas scored a team-high 19 points for Franklin Pierce. John John Barbee added 17, and freshman Javon Barbee scored 10. There’s still a path for the Cardinals to reach the state tournament, but they’ll need consecutive wins on Friday and Saturday to stay alive.
Scoring: (PA) Wyatt Dunning 28, John Vaara 12; (FP) Mason Thomas 19, John John Barbee 17, Javon Barbee 10
FPHS athletes, parents, and community:
Covid 19 Testing Requirements
Recently the Washington State Department of Health in working with the WIAA updated guidelines around high school athletics and testing requirements. Please read below the latest announcement from the DOH below.
In response to recent sports-related outbreaks, the testing requirements for high-risk sporting activities has been updated to require screening testing of all athletes, coaches, trainers and supporting personnel, regardless of vaccination status. Further, the testing frequency has increased to 3 times weekly. Among those screening tests, at least one must occur no sooner than the day before the competition; ideally and whenever possible, the day of the event.
Franklin Pierce HS Events Calendar
Are you looking for the most up to date list of event for the athletic programs at Franklin Pierce HS. Then be sure to visit FPHSCards.com and check out the calendar to get the most up to date information on teams and events. https://fphscards.com/events
Spring Sports
If you are interested in turning out for any of the spring sports that Franklin Pierce HS has to offer then be sure to register online with FamilyID and have a current physical on file in the athletic office. Sports offered are Softball, Baseball, Track and Field, Girls Tennis, and Boys Soccer! Reach out to one of the following coaches with any questions you may have.
Family and Community Partnerships:
The FPHS Lisa Watson Memorial Food & Hygiene Pantry is available for all students and their families.
Use this LINK to view our current food & hygiene pantry options. Please mark the items you need and staff will put together a bag or box. We will contact you when your items are ready for pick up or delivery. Items can be requested twice a month. Additional ways to request items: You can request a paper copy of this form by contacting Bonita Lee at blee@fpschools.org or call 253-298-3837 to request items via phone.
In community with families and partnerships, we are here to help point you in the right direction to local resources. If you have a specific need, contact Bonita Lee at blee@fpschools.org or call 253-298-3837.
Black History Month at Tacoma Community College with TCC's BSU!
We’re very proud to announce our Black History Month offerings. From a presentation about Historic Black Colleges and Universities, to dazzling displays with the Zuzu African Acrobats, learning how to heal and transform with a national author, improving on financial literacy, and a celebration of culture through fashion, we have you covered with these unique offerings co-sponsored by the Black Student Union. You can join all of the events with a simple click on the link below during the dates and times listed!
You can join these virtual events on the dates and times listed below here:
Black History Month Resources:
Lunar New Year:
Semester 1 Celebration for students passing all their classes!
Cultural Club Collaboration hosted by Latinos Unidos!
Pierce County Skills Center:
LINK for 2021-22 PCSC Student Handbook.
- 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
- IT Help Desk for Students and Parents: 253-298-4647, 7:30AM to 4PM.
- Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI)
- FPS Breakfast and Lunch Program: www.fpschools.org/meals
- FPS Education Resources: https://www.fpschools.org/exended-closure-resources-and-information/closure-educational-resources
- 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.
- District CALENDAR.
- Information about ATTENDANCE.
- How to access and use DORA.
COVID- 19 Resources:
- District Website: https://www.fpschools.org/
- Gov. Inslee's COVID-19 updates web page: https://www.governor.wa.gov/tags/covid-19-coronavirus
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html
Community Resources:
- District resources and partners: https://www.fpschools.org/departments/family-engagement-office/community-resources
- Check with your phone and internet provider: many providers are offering free and/or unlimited data, internet etc. during the Stay Home, Stay Healthy order.
- Financial Resources: https://dfi.wa.gov/coronavirus/financial-resources
Covid Safety:
Tacoma Pierce County Health Department has changed their quarantine and isolation guidelines for schools.
Please use this link to access these updates on the district website. https://www.fpschools.org/departments/health-services/student-covid-resources
Quarantine Guidelines:
- Students and staff who have come into close contact with someone who has covid are now required to quarantine for 5 days instead of 10, unless they meet one of the criteria below:
- Vaccinated AND boosted (18 and older)
- Vaccinated (Primary series; 5-17 yrs. old)
- Had confirmed Covid in the last 90 days
- Participate in Test-to-Stay program at school
Isolation Guidelines:
- Students and staff who test positive for Covid may return to school after a 5 days isolation instead of 10. All the following criteria must be met to return within 5 days:
- 5 days have passed since symptom onset or positive specimen collected if no symptoms present,
- No symptoms are present or resolving
- No fever in last 24 hours
- MUST wear a tight-fitting mask for 5 days following return to school.
Test-to-Stay Program:
- All students and staff can participate in Test-to-Stay. Please contact Stephanee Disney in the Attendance Office to enroll.
- Students who have been exposed to Covid inside or outside of school will be asked to participate in Test-to-Stay. If declined, students must quarantine for 5 days from the exposure.
- Students participating in Test-to-Stay will be given a Rapid Antigen test twice within a 5-day period.
- If the exposure is within the household, students will be tested 5 times within a 15-day period.
- Fully vaccinated students will not be required to participate yet it is highly encouraged.
For all Covid questions, please reach out to Brixey Marzano at 253-298-3930 or bmarzano@fpschools.org.
Stay safe and healthy!