GRIZZ-O-GRAM
September 18th, 2020
Ashland High School
Please call ahead to schedule an appointment. Knock on the door, or ring the bell, if you plan to come to the Main Office. To maintain social distancing, we ask that you stay outside.
Attendance Office: 541-482-8782
Deb Falk, Attendance Secretary
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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/
This week's Grizz...
- Principal's Update
- Monday 9/21-9/22 Half Day Bell Schedule
- Wednesday-Friday Bell Schedule
- Textbooks Available Online
- Drama Club
- Counseling Office
- College and Career Pathways
- FAQ
ASD Calendar
1/2 Day Schedule for 9/21 and 9/22
Bell Schedule Fall 2020
Principal's Update
Hello Grizzlies,
I hope this week’s Grizz O’Gram finds you safe and cared for. I continue to be amazed by the degree of support that our community has shown for those that have been impacted by the recent fires. I have been happy to have our campus host the donation center that teachers, Trish Dorr and Tia McLean, have organized with the help of many other staff, students and community members. It has been tremendously successful with so many donations. Thank you to all that donated time and to those that donated items to support our community. It has been truly inspiring!
I also want to recognize the support that Ashland Schools Foundation has provided to our staff and students. They have provided thousands of dollars worth of donated gift cards for our families in the district that lost homes and also provided monetary support to staff that lost homes. Truly amazing!
As you all know by now, we are starting school again on Monday, September 21st. Students will need to check their emails this weekend for a link from their Advisory teacher. Seniors will have a link and time sent to them separately, since 12th graders do not have Advisory class. On Monday, all students will be trained on how to use Canvas. Please refer to the schedule here in the Grizz O’Gram for Monday and Tuesday’s bell schedules. Both will be minimum days. The schedules are also posted on the website.
Students, we look forward to welcoming you back. We have missed you. AHS stands ready to make the most out of this year and provide you a strong education and as many opportunities as we possibly can.
Sincerely,
Ben Bell
Principal
Ashland High School
Half Day Schedules & Zoom Information
Seniors Monday 1/2 Day Schedule
CHECK STUDENT EMAILS FOR ZOOM LINKS
STUDENTS - Please monitor your email and Canvas for Zoom links from your teachers to access the first two days of instruction.
Textbooks Available Online
All textbooks will be made available to students online, but if you would like physical copies of books, please fill out the following survey. Our librarian, Aimee Cork, will be reaching out to you in the next week to schedule a pick up time. If you are okay using digital copies for now, you do not need to do anything. If you decide at a later date you would like physical copies, Aimee Cork is your contact and she can arrange for that to happen.
Click HERE for the textbook survey.
Drama Club Starting Wednesday
DRAMA CLUB AND THESPIAN TROUPE MEMBERS! And all new students to AHS Theatre.
We want to meet you! Please join us!! We will meet you and talk about our plans this year!
Your are welcome to join in, even if you are not a drama student, even if you don't want to sing, dance or act..or even work backstage.
WE WELCOME ALL STUDENTS!
Meeting EVERY Wednesday from 11:30am-12pm
Click HERE for Zoom Link
Meeting ID: 990 9951 1746
Passcode: 456358
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.
Diane Berry
Bryanna Trevino
Maurice Monteiro
Jen Marsden
Karyn Barats
College and Career Pathways
Resources for Seniors and their Parents/Guardians
AHS College Handbook
Financial Aid Information Session: Wednesday, September 23rd, 5:00-6:00pm
College Information Session: Wednesday, September 30th, 6:00-7:00pm
General FAFSA Info
ACT and SAT Updates
Due to Covid restrictions, Ashland High School will not be administering the ACT or SAT through the end of October. If students are allowed back on campus later in the fall, AHS will possibly open as a test site in November and/or December. Check 2020 ACT Updates and 2020 SAT Updates for the most current information about ACT /SAT testing. The majority of colleges that usually require ACT/SAT scores as part of the admissions process, have waived that requirement for the Class of 2021 as they know many seniors have been unable to test. Please check individual colleges to see their updated policies.
Students who still want to attempt to test this year can 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.
Mental Health Counseling Services
These are challenging times that can be even harder on teens. If your teen is experiencing the feelings and/or issues listed below, we’re here to support them - regardless of insurance or ability to pay.
• Anxiety, panic or excessive worry
• Grief, loss, disappointment and anger
• Traumatic events including discrimination
• Family conflict
• Depression, apathy or suicidal thoughts
• Isolation, withdrawal, boredom and loneliness
• Substance use or changes in behavior
Schedule a meet-and-greet or an appointment with AHS Health Center therapist Kimberly Wasserman by calling 541-842-7677.
Please note: If you are having a mental health emergency and are in imminent risk of harm, you should call Jackson County Mental Health at 541-774-8201 or 911 since our services may not be immediately available.
FAQ
Need Technology Support?
Ashland School District Tech Department is here to help if you have questions about a device, PowerSchool, etc.
Click HERE to access Distance Learning Student Portal
For other technical questions, contact our Tech Deparment at:
Email: techhelp@ashland.k12.or.us
Tech Support Helpline: 541-201-2600
Click here to fill out the ASD Tech Support Request Form
My student can't log into their Student Accounts!
Where can I drop off physical assignment?
School Websites
Ashland School District Website
Parent and Student PowerSchool Portal
Check schedules, grades and pay fees via the PowerSchool website and app:
Ashland High School Website
Social Media
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