GRIZZ-O-GRAM
December 17th, 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
For information on absences, unexcused absences, and more, please read out Attendance FAQ on our website. Click HERE
Registrar:
Jay Villanueva
Janet.Villanueva@ashland.k12.or.us
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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/
Bell Schedule 2021-2022
This week's Grizz...
- Looking Ahead at December
- Educator Retention & Relief Days / Updated Red & White Calendar
- Holiday Spirit Week Highlights
- Talent Show Performances
- Community Service & Mentoring Internships For High School Students
- Sports
- Clubs & Activities
- Climate Action Club Clothing Exchange
- Asian Student Union - Asian Authors & Stories Reading List
- Counseling Office
- New AHS Resources! The Drug and Alcohol Drop-In Q & A Hour
- Senior Corner - Senior Picture
- College & Career Pathways: Resources for Students & Families
- Scholarship Opportunities
- RCC Job Opporunity
- FAQ
- School Websites / Social Media
- Campus Map
Looking Ahead at December
Educator Wellness and Relief Days - School Calendar Update
Last Monday the Ashland School Board passed a proposal for Educator Retention and Relief. It provides two days for wellness and relief, and three days for additional planning and preparation. These days will occur once per month, and students will not have school.
January 3
February 22
March 14
April 15
May 9
Updated Red/White Calendar
AHS Rotary Student of the Month Winners
November - Mina Schepmann
December - AJ Balestreri
This students have demonstrated excellent character, selflessness and work actively to cultivate community in their classes and on campus. Great Job!
Holiday Spirit Week Highlights!
Talent Show Performers!
Staff Dance 2021!
Community Service & Mentoring Internships For High School Students
Community Service hours and Mentoring internships for high school students (grades 9-12)
Learn how to:
- get fun and fulfilling Community Service hours in a warm, relaxed setting. Meetings will be held at The Workshop Room, 525 Altamont, Ashland
- mentor kids in Grades 6-11 (ages 12-15) in support pods and 1:1
- receive free (!) training in Jr. Youth Empowerment Program, a global teen grassroots project
- learn life skills in listening, identifying emotions and their messages, empathetic support, and compassionate action for one another; learn Envisioning, yoga and mentor counseling
- develop skills important for your own work, career, friend network, job
- learn “Soul Pancake” – how to have meaningful, “soulful” conversations; learn how to share questions for self-development and make life choices based on ethical values in difficult times
- do community and environment service such as assisting in projects for rescue animals, planting conservation trees, and “being there” for others
- navigate examination of choices based on making your own ethical values in challenging times
Informational Meeting
Wednesday January 15, 2022
3:30-4:30
Rogue Roasting Coffee House
917 East Main St. Ashland
Adult mentors: Diana Cunningham, ND (541) 500-7743, and Joy Goldblatt ; please RSVP at dianacunningham62@gmail.com Sponsored by Junior Youth Spiritual Empowerment Program
Disclaimer: This flyer is distributed to Ashland School District students as a courtesy to parents and students per Board policy. ASD does not endorse or sponsor community activities including any described in this flyer. If you have any questions regarding this policy contact the high school principal.
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.
Clubs & Activities
Climate Action Club Clothing Swap
Asian Student Union - Asian Authors & Stories Reading List
Student Tutor Center
AHS Student Tutor Center is here! The Student Tutor Center is available on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 3pm-4pm in the IVC.
All students are welcome for free tutoring. Academic support services include: homework help, study and organizational skills advice, paper editing, project assistance, world languages practice and test preparation.
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.
Karyn Barats
Karyn.Barats@ashland.k12.or.us
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Jennifer Marsden
Jennifer.Marsden@ashland.k12.or.us
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Kimberly Wasserman
kimberly.wasserman@ashland.k12.or.us
541-482-8771 Ext. 2291
Nikki Day, CSWA
Behavioral Health Clinician
Nikki can be reached by phone at 541-621-4568 (cell), 541-842-7698 (office), or come by the health center between the hours of 8:30 AM-12:30 PM, or 1-4 PM Monday through Friday.
*Rogue Community Health School-Based Health Center is located on the lower level of the Humanities Building on Mountain Ave. The health center offers both mental health and medical services.
New AHS Resources! The Drug and Alcohol Drop-In Q & A Hour
What: Navigating Pathways: The Drug and Alcohol Drop-In Q & A Hour
- When: Tuesdays 1:35-2:35
- Where: The Student Wellness Lounge (H-39)
- Who: Any student welcome (conversations confidential)
We are excited to welcome Leah Ferreira to our AHS Support Services Team. Leah is an Alcohol and Drug counselor-in-training at Kolpia Counseling Services. Leah will be available to meet with students every Tuesday afternoon to answer questions about:
- Understanding the ways different substances impact our brains, bodies, and emotions
- Dealing with uncomfortable or frightening experiences involving drugs or alcohol
- Supporting friends who are struggling with drug or alcohol challenges
- Learning about support resources for a family member or a friend
- Getting more intensive support around substance use in a private, one-on-one setting at Kolpia Counseling Center
Leah is “committed to establishing an inclusive and welcoming space where diversity is embraced, and life experiences can be explored with positive support and without judgment”.
Senior Corner
The "Basic Facts" for 2022 Senior Portrait - Deadline Jan 28th
- All submissions are online this year, through a photo submissions portal called ReplayIt https://images.jostens.com/login.jsp?errorMessage=Please%20Log%20In
- Our school’s User ID for this site is “416926057”
- Deadline is January 28, 2022 (end of Semester 1)
- For a great portrait submission, follow these guidelines:
- A waist up pose (no full body shots, no hands near your face, no knees blocking the body)
- You can sit or stand (so no laying on the ground please!)
- We just want to see you (so NO props!)
- Wear clothing in accordance with school dress code (keep it classy, peeps!)
- For more info on Senior Portraits submissions and the 2022 Yearbook follow the Rogue Annual @rogue_annual on Instagram
See PDF below for more info
College & Career Pathways: Resources for Students and Families
Please check out the many resources available to help AHS students and their families explore college and career pathways on the AHS College & Career Center page. There you will find a lot of helpful information, including the link (at the top of the page) to the calendar of upcoming visits with college admissions counselors!
In the past month, students have had the chance to connect with representatives from Lewis & Clark, SOU, College of Idaho, Northern Arizona University, Reed, Central Oregon Community College, Cal Poly – SLO, and Willamette University. These info sessions are great opportunities for students of all ages to learn more about what different colleges have to offer! In the next few weeks, AHS has visits scheduled with University of Oregon, Whitman, Lawrence, Vassar, Corban, Pacific and Seattle University! The AHS college visit calendar is updated on a weekly basis, so please check the AHS College & Career Center page regularly to see which schools have been added! This is a direct link to the current calendar.
Jen Marsden (AHS College & Career Specialist) and our AHS counselors are always available to help students explore college and career pathways, and to assist in navigating the college admissions and financial aid process. Students and parents/guardians are encouraged to reach ou to jennifer.marsden@ashland.k12.or.us or their AHS counselor with questions or to schedule an appointment. Please take a few minutes to learn more about upcoming info sessions (and recordings), the AHS College Handbook, ACT/SAT updates, ASPIRE and other helpful resources described below.
Important FINANCIAL AID INFO for Senior Families!!!
Students have had the opportunity to complete their portion of the 2022-23 FAFSA in their CCR classes. There is also a parent section of the FAFSA, where the student’s parent(s) need to provide demographic and financial information. The 2022-2023 FAFSA went live October 1st and will use tax information from 2020. If not familiar with FAFSA, senior parents are strongly encouraged to watch this recording of the Financial Aid 101 info session to learn more about how to complete the application! If students or parents do not have social security numbers, please contact Jen Marsden so she can provide guidance on how to fill out the FAFSA without an SSN and information on ORSAA, an alternative financial aid form. Please reach out to jennifer.marsden@ashland.k12.or.us with questions or for help on any financial aid applications.
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.
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.
Wednesday, December 8, Scholarships and Financial Aid: AHS counseling staff will provide information on scholarship opportunities for AHS seniors, including tips on how to complete the online OSAC Scholarship E-app and the AHS Local Scholarships applications. Counselors will present scholarship information first, and then discuss and answer questions about financial aid, including FAFSA and CSS completion, for parent/guardians and students who would like to stay for more information on those applications. This meeting is important if students plan to attend a private/public university, community college or trade school, and are interested in finding funds to pay for school.
Recording of College Pathways 101 9/14/2021: Overwhelmed by the thought of planning for college? 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.
Recording of Financial Aid 101 9/29/2021: 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.
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: April 2
SAT: March 12, May 7, June 4
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