Pickerington High School North
02/19/2018
About Us
- A-D Michael Hudak/Linda Kelly
- E-La Monique Cobbs/Chris Peirano
- Le-R Vickie Korzecki/Eric Rutter
- S-Z Anthony Williams/Chad Gill
Email: mark_ulbrich@plsd.us
Website: http://www.pickerington.k12.oh.us/pickerington-north-high/
Location: 7800 Refugee Road, Pickerington, OH, United States
Phone: 614-830-2700
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Pickerington-High-School-North-1633396600246004/
Twitter: @mr_ulbrich
Message from Mr. Ulbrich
I want to commend our students and staff for their level headed response to last Thursday's dismissal fire alarm. While we can't be prepared for every event, I am blessed to know that procedures were followed and the safety of all was placed above all else.
We will continue our collaboration with local law enforcement and first responders to improve and refine our safety procedures. We will also practice, practice, and practice in hopes of building capacity in staff and students to stay safe under ANY circumstance.
Thanks for your understanding and support.
3 time OCC Cheerleading Champs!
District Swimming
OCC Ohio Basketball Champs!
Parent Teacher Conference Nights
614-830-2700
March 8th- 3:30pm-7:00pm
March 13th- 3:30pm-7:00pm
SCHOOL FEES
We would like to remind you that as we approach the end of the 2017-2018, school year any school fees owed are due at this time. Any other obligations such as previous years school fees, lost library books, activity money not collected, sports uniforms not turned in are also due.
SENIORS ONLY: MAY 4, 2018 WILL BE THE LAST DAY WE ACCEPT A PERSONAL CHECK FOR ANY FEES OWED. After this date we will only accept a certified check, money order or credit card. You are now able to pay your fees online using the Parent Portal in Infinite Campus. Last day to pay senior fees is Tuesday, May 15th.
If you have any questions regarding your fees,
please contact us at (614) 830-2700.
IMPORTANT: Seniors who have an outstanding balance will NOT be permitted to participate in the Pickerington North's Graduation Ceremony unless all outstanding fees have been paid.
Global Scholars
GLOBAL SCHOLARS DIPLOMA PROGRAM
Year 1 of 3: being offered for the first time in 2018-2019 at PLSD!
To apply for the program, students must fill out this application in GoogleForms:
https://goo.gl/forms/CTDd8oEcOStvQBxk1
Both Pickerington high schools will be offering a new high school course series in 2018-2019 that aligns with the new honors diploma requirements, which require a portfolio and field experience. (New Ohio Honors Diploma Requirements can be found here: https://education.ohio.gov/getattachment/Topics/Ohio-Graduation-Requirements/Graduation-Requirements-2014-2017/Criteria-for-Diploma-with-Honors/Honors-Diploma-Revised-Grid.pdf.aspx
The new course, the Global Scholars Diploma Program
(https://columbusworldaffairs.org/program-training/global-scholars-diploma/), will fulfill these two requirements and also provide the student with an integrated global curriculum over three years. The course series provides hands-on experiences, simulations, and practical examples and strategies for global studies and cultural competence. Students will gain a deeper understanding of and define intercultural competence, explore the "other" and the value of varied perspectives throughout their school communities, gain insights into cultural nuances and effective interaction with local-global cultures, and develop a skills tool-kit to leverage the global landscape of their classrooms and school communities to enrich all students' experiences. Year 1 of 3 will be offered in 2018-2019!
In Year 1 of the program, students will attend four off-campus events at universities and businesses and select four enrichment experiences under the following themes: Investigate the World, Recognize Perspectives, Communicate Ideas, and Take Action. Students can modify assignments that they are already creating in their PLSD courses for credit for this course.
In Year 2, students will attend four off-campus meetings and complete and e-course on global issues.
In Year 3, students will complete the individual portfolio and capstone project, both of which are part of the requirements for Ohio’s new Honors Diplomas.
· There is a limit of 25 spots per high school, so this opportunity will be highly competitive.
· Students will earn credit for each year of participation.
· The course will be taught via blended learning so that it will not limit students’ scheduling opportunities during the regular school day. Students will meet with teachers and advisors through the Google Classroom, independent and group meetings, and over lunch.
· Students who complete the three year series will have an additional recognition on their diploma, identifying them as a Global Scholar.
· Students who complete the capstone project and off-campus field experiences can use them to count as those experiences for the new high school honors diploma requirements.
· Ideally, students begin the program in their freshman year (Year 1) and finish their junior year (Year 3). Their senior year, they serve as advisors and mentors to new cohort members.
· In the student's third year of the program (year 3 is ideally their junior year if the program is begun as a freshman), students will complete a portfolio and capstone project, which can be used in their applications for college or training school after high school.
· In the senior year, service as an advisor to new, Year 1 cohort members can be highlighted on resumes and college applications.
· For more information, see https://columbusworldaffairs.org/program-training/global-scholars-diploma/
· In year 1, students must be concurrently enrolled in a World Language at PLSD and successful completion of Year 1 is required for enrollment in Year 2, which will be offered in 2019-20.
To apply for the program, students must fill out this application in GoogleForms: https://goo.gl/forms/CTDd8oEcOStvQBxk1
Hear more about the Columbus Council on World Affairs Global Scholar program at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W0wnC7Z6Jxo
Any additional questions? Email Dr. Marie Hurt for information marie_hurt@plsd.us
2018-2019 Approved Calendar
The Board of Education approved the district’s 2018-2019 school calendar at the Feb. 12 board meeting. Download the calendar.
The first day of school for grades 1-12 will be Wednesday, Aug. 15, and the last day for grades K-11 is scheduled for May 24, 2019. Winter break for students will begin on December 21 and classes will resume on January 7, 2019. Spring break is scheduled for March 18-22, 2019.
If the district has a calamity/snow day before Presidents Day on February 18, 2019, the district will use that date as the make-up. The following 2-4 calamity days will be made up with student “ blizzard bags.” For information on blizzard bags visit the calamity day page.
Key dates on the calendar include:
August 15: First Day of School (grades 1-12)
August 21: First Day of Kindergarten
August 31: No School, Teacher Professional Development
September 3: No School, Labor Day
September 5: Two Hour Late Start, Teacher Professional Development
October 3: Two Hour Late Start, Teacher Professional Development
October 12: No School, Teacher Professional Development
October 18: K-12 Evening Parent/Teacher Conferences
October 22: No School K-8 Only, All Day Parent/Teacher Conferences
October 23: No School Kindergarten Only, All Day Parent/Teacher Conferences
October 25: K-12 Evening Parent/Teacher Conferences
November 6: No School, Teacher Professional Development
November 21-23: No School, Thanksgiving Break
December 5: Two Hour Late Start, Teacher Professional Development
December 21: No School, Teacher Record Day
December 24-Jan. 4: No School, Winter Break
January 18: No School, Teacher Professional Development
January 21: No School, Martin Luther King Day
February 6: Two Hour Late Start, Teacher Professional Development
February 18: No School, Presidents Day (unless needed to use as make-up for calamity day)
March 6: Two Hour Late Start, Teacher Professional Development
March 7: K-12 Evening Parent/Teacher Conferences
March 14: K-12 Evening Parent/Teacher Conferences
March 18-22: No School, Spring Break
April 3: Two Hour Late Start, Teacher Professional Development
April 19: No School, Good Friday
April 22: No School, Teacher Professional Development
May 1: Two Hour Late Start, Teacher Professional Development
May 21: Last day for Seniors
May 24: Last day of School (K-11)
May 25: Graduation Day! (Central at noon, North at 4 p.m.)
The school board also received a basic outline of the proposed 2019-2020 school year calendar. The first day of school is scheduled for Aug. 15, 2019. Winter break is scheduled for Dec. 23-Jan. 3 and spring break is scheduled for March 23-27, 2020. The last day of school is scheduled for May 22, with graduation scheduled on May 23, 2019. Ceremony times will be determined at a later date.
Please note that the 2019-2020 calendar dates are subject to change.
Seniors
-Herff Jones will be at PHSN on 3/14 & 3/15 during lunch to hand out Graduation orders.
Monthly Calendar
February 2018
March 2018
3-RAVE TO SAVE
7-2 Hr Late Start - Professional Development
8-K-12 Evening Parent/Teacher Conferences
13-K-12 Evening Parent/Teacher Conferences
16-End of Third Grading Period
26-30 Spring Break
Weekly Sporting Events
No events scheduled
Tuesday, February 20
No events scheduled
Wednesday, February 21
No events scheduled
Thursday, February 22
No events scheduled
Friday, February 23
10:00 AM Boys Varsity Bowling Sectional Bowling Tournament Away
7:00 PM Girls Varsity Basketball Sectional Final at Big Walnut Away
Saturday, February 24
9:00 AM Boys Varsity Wrestling Sectional Wrestling at Watkins Memorial Away
10:00 AM Girls Varsity Bowling Sectional Bowling Tournament Away
1:00 PM Boys Varsity Basketball Sectional Tournament vs St. Charles Home
Sunday, February 25
No events scheduled
Monday, February 26
No events scheduled
Tuesday, February 27
No events scheduled
Wednesday, February 28
7:00 PM Girls Varsity Basketball District Semi-Final at TBA Away