• Student Led Conference serves as an early check-in to see how your child is doing both academically and personally in their transition back to high school.

• Student Led Conference appointments are scheduled in advance through your student's Advisory (Cardinal Connections) teacher.

• Student Led Conferences are available in person or via Zoom.
• Parents and students should arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled in-person appointment to check-in in the Cafeteria.
• Students will be presenting on academics, community involvement, social emotional check-in, and post-graduate planning.
• In-person conferences will take place in your student's Advisory classroom or via Zoom.
  
• For Covid safety, please limit in-person attendees to parents/guardians and your FPHS student only.
• Masks and social distancing (6 ft) are required for all parents, students, and staff for in-person conferences.
• If you or your child are sick or advised to isolate, please stay home and schedule a Zoom conference.

Athletes and families,

We are half way through September and our programs are continuing to grow. Below is some important information athletes and families should know moving forward through the fall season and into the winter season!

Games and Officials Shortages

A number of sports this fall are experiencing officials shortages. This is especially true when it comes to football. The association for football is about 40 officials short to be able to cover all of the games happening on Friday nights. Games are now being moved to Thursdays and Saturdays when possible in order to help with the officials shortage. Be sure to visit the athletics website fphscards.com for the most recent schedule updates.

ASB Cards

ASB cards are now for sale at the bookkeepers office. ASB cards cost 40$ and are a requirement as part of athletic participation at Franklin Pierce HS. Revenue from ASB card sales go to fund our athletic programs and ASB leadership activities for our student body.

Schedules and Results

Results and schedules for your favorite athletic programs at Franklin Pierce High School can be found at www.FPHSCards.com Visit this website to see varsity and sub-varsity schedules and know where your favorite cardinal sports team is playing! The website also includes maps and directions to the facility of the competition you will be attending. This can be really helpful for away competitions.

FPHS Athletics Event Calendar

https://fphscards.com/events

Winter Sports

Winter sports are coming fast. Below is a list of coaches for our winter sport programs. Please be sure to have had a physical within the last two years and to register in familyID. If you have questions about the season or practice times be sure to email the coaches below.

Our class competition for the month of October is to design the C/O 2025 T-Shirt. The design will be printed on a white t-shirt and must include Tuffy (cardinal logo), graduation year, and FP. One lucky winner will receive a gift basket, which includes a free t-shirt. Please submit your designs to Mrs. Tracy (ttracy@fpschools.org).

FAQ:

• Do I do the FAFSA or WASFA or both?
• Students only submit 1 application based on eligibility.
• I haven’t even applied to schools yet; don’t I do financial aid after?
• Nope. You can send the FAFSA and WASFA to 10 colleges for free. You don’t have to be committed to complete the financial aid
• How do I get started?
• https://wsac.wa.gov/wasfa
• https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa
• What is financial aid?
• A way to help you pay for college. Come to our Senior Meeting on 10/11/21 to learn about all the kinds of financial aid and how to access them!
• Still confused?
• Book an appointment with your counselor in the CCC 😊

Looking Ahead:

• October 5th and 6th- Counselors available in CCC for financial aid questions

• October 11- Senior Meeting run by Counselors regarding Financial Aid and Early Decision/College Apps

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