GRIZZ-O-GRAM
May 8th, 2020 STAY ENGAGED STAY ON TRACK EDITION
Ashland High School-- Oregon
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Email: AHSOffice@ashland.k12.or.us
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
- VIP PROM THIS SATUDAY MAY 9
- Drive Through Pick Up FOR ALL SENIORS - May 15
- Graduation Plans - May 29
- Yearbooks - get one!
- Student Body Elections
- School Facilities Closure through June 30
- Be the Light #bethelightOR CLASS of 2020
- AHS Senior College and Career Pathways Survey and Final Transcript Request
- And More!
Principal's Update
Grizzly Parents, Guardians and Students –
Distance learning is a big change and it can be hard for students and families.
Is your Grizzly in grade 9 10 11 having a hard time staying on track?
Email or call your school counselor for a range of issues. They care about you and will listen to your needs. Contact info is towards the bottom of the Grizz-O-Gram.
Engaging and completing assignments in Teams classes allows you to:
- stay connected to teachers and classmates
- earn high school credits
- prepare for next year’s learning.
It also allows you to stay on track for graduation.
We will be emailing and sending phone notifications out each week to parents and guardians to remind you to check PowerSchool for any No Mark (NM) grades.
No Mark can mean an assignment has been completed, but not yet graded by the teacher. Most often, it means no assignment was turned in. We know there are many reasons a student might not turn in an assignment and want to help.
Students have through May 29 to complete assignments and earn credit. If there is too much going on for your student, don’t worry.
If you have engaged and are completing assignments well, you will receive a grade of Pass (P) and earn credit for your work.
If you have missing assignments or do not connect with your teacher, you will have a No Mark (NM) until the assignment is turned in and graded. Turning in assignments as you are able is the best way to go, rather than waiting until the end of the term.
Students that do not receive a Pass (P) in a class will receive a Final Grade of Incomplete (I) for the last portion of the semester.
CREDIT RECOVERY FOR INCOMPLETE(I) FINAL GRADES
Students who receive a Final Grade of Incomplete (I) will have a path for credit recovery that will keep them on track for graduation. But if your student can engage now, it is the very best way to prepare for next year’s learning.
Students with an incomplete (I) at the end of the term will have future options to earn credit. Your counselors will help you in formulation a Credit-Earning Assurance Plan (CEAP) that may include:
- Credit retrieval
- Summer classes or independent work
- Repeating a core class next year
- Online credit recovery options
- Or other strategies to progress towards the credits you will need for graduation.
More details on Credit-Earning Assurance Plans, credits and grading are forthcoming.
Check out our Distance Learning For All (DLFA) web page at
http://ashland.k12.or.us/ahs/dlfa for a consolidated place for updates.
If you are able to engage well in distance learning now, it is the best way to stay on track with credits and prepare for next year.
Let us know how we can help.
It is always a great day to be a Grizzly –
Samuel
Samuel Bogdanove
Interim Principal
Ashland High School
Pronouns: He, Him, His
School Events Update!
VIP Prom In The News
VIP Prom! - Saturday, May 9th
We are so excited for Saturday night and are ready to make the best of these crazy times by dancing the night away!
We encourage you to facilitate Zoom Hangouts with your friends tomorrow night while listening to our Live Stream DJ who will be live from 8pm-10pm on Twitch.
LINK IS IN YOUR EMAILS & ON SENIOR TEAMS PAGE.
CONTEST AND PRIZES!
We will be awarding prizes to Zoom groups who send in their best Zoom screenshots or Prom Night Photos for the following categories:
1. Best Prom Attire (regular prom attire or Roarin' 20's theme attire)
2. Most Creative Screenshot
3. Best Pet Photobomb
4. Staff Cameo in Zoom (or picture with Grizz Mascot during pizza delivery)
5. Lip Sync Video
6. Best shot with Pizza (from senior Pizza Delivery)
7. Most clever screenshot
8. Create your own category and send it to us!
Prizes include: Grizz Wear, Free parking pass (for juniors), Oregon Store items, Dutch Bros cups, AND MORE!
Send in your screenshots to Nora Godfrey @ nora.godfrey-dismuk@ashland.k12.or.us
SENIORS VIP PROM (Virtual Including PIZZA!)
If you requested pizza deliveries on Saturday night, staff will be dropping pizzas & flowers by your house at 5:30pm-7pm.
If you need to contact AHS during this time for any reason, please call Nora at 541-631-8254.
Thank You To:
Sights & Sounds Unlimited for DJing
North West Pizza for their generous pizza donation
Martolli's and Creekside for pizzas
Eufloria and Manzanita for flowers
Senior All Night Parent Committee for support
AHS Senior Grad Committee for organizing
Tammy Anderson for this amazing Virtual Prom with Pizza idea! ❤
Mark your calendars, get your Zoom meetings scheduled, and your fancy Prom clothes! We will see you "at" Prom!
SENIOR DRIVE THROUGH - Friday, May 15
ATTENTION ALL SENIORS
We have items for all seniors to pick up!
On Friday May 15th between 5:30pm-7:30pm in the Titus Alley Parking Lot (off of Morse St) AHS will have a Senior Drive Through to pick up items such as:
Caps & Gowns
Cords
LOCKER ITEMS (Staff will be going through lockers & have your items ready for pick up)
Senior All Night Gifts & T-Shirts
Returning Library Books: this is the time to do so! Bring any school books/textbooks you still have. We will have a drop off when you pick up your cap & gown.
You will receive a notice of remaining fees via your school email and your guardian email.
When should I show up?
Seniors with LAST NAME:
A-He between 5:30pm-6pm
Hi-Me between 6pm-6:30pm
Mi-Z between 6:30pm-7pm
If you're unable to come during these times, please come between 7pm-7:30pm.
MAPS FOR DIRECTIONS GUIDELINES FOR SOCIAL DISTANCING ARE COMING SOON
CHECK EMAILS FOR MORE INFORMATION LATER NEXT WEEK.
More details to come!
Graduation Plans - Friday, May 29th
Although Graduation Plans are up in the air, we still want to celebrate you on May 29th!
Our staff is working closely with The City of Ashland, ODOT, and APD to make a celebration happen. Given the Governor's current stay at home orders, AHS is working on a plan.
More info to come.
ASB/ Class Elections
Attention potential Grizz Leaders! ASB/Class Elections as well as Leadership Class recruitment are starting now! We will be taking applications from candidates via Microsoft Teams from now until May 8th. Please follow the links below for details:
Candidate Distance Election Packet: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1M3muATkU5SiTmlK6qfaRrFMiajBAY_UGJCzU6Aq1w0I/edit?usp=sharing
ASB/Class and Leadership Class Candidate Application Form: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=4yDnNUGgO0ODNl3SbjQBA2sBgsTa9hZCkxYD4w1ihu9UQ0xBVUE0WEs3RzFNSkZRM0g1TkY5TzhRSS4u
**We want to provide an equitable opportunity for every ASB and Class candidate as well as potential Leadership students; if you find that our application process presents any barriers, please contact Mat Marr and Miki Krason at Matthew.Marr@ashland.k12.or.us, Miki.Krason@ashland.k12.or.us.**
YEARBOOKS - GET ONE!
Want to order a yearbook?
Login to PowerSchool and click on the InTouch button. Pay the Yearbook fee. Email Kris.Prusko@ashland.k12.or.us and let him know you want one.
Can’t afford the cost? Let Kris know.
Can help purchase a yearbook for another? Please email Kris.
School Facilities Closure Through June 30
Spirit Week Highlights!
Dress For Where You'd Rather Be
Crazy Hair Day
Dress For Where You'd Rather Be
Jungle Jam Day
Zoom Interview / Fancy Dress Day
School Spirit Day
CAFETERIA OPEN FOR LUNCH AND BREAKFAST PICK UP
At this time for next week we will keep all school kitchens open for students to come and get sack lunch and breakfasts. They will be grab and go, not eat on site meals.
11am – 1pm with Grab & Go Lunch (Breakfast for next morning included)
If you know of any students that would not be able to make it to the sites, please email NutritionServices@ashland.k12.or.us
This date has been extended through June 5th.
BE THE LIGHT CLASS OF 2020 #BeTheLightOR
Friends of Ashland School District,
We will be turning our stadium lights on Friday nights as a symbol of hope and support for all Ashland students.
We want all of our students to know how important they are to us and that we miss them. We love and care for each of them.
On Friday nights at 20:20 military time (8:20 p.m.) we will light up Walter A. Phillips Field on the AHS campus for 20 minutes. This will start tonight and continue each Friday through May 29th (the scheduled date for graduation). The scoreboard is turned on (see attached picture) and set to honor the class of 2020. This will stay on overnight.
This is modeled after the Be the Light Movement initiated in the Colorado. Click on the link below for more information. Madras High School started it in Oregon and now at least 100 high schools across our state have committed to doing some form of this.
#bethelightOR
It’s a great day to be a Grizzly!
Karl Kemper
Athletics & Activities Director
Ashland School District
(541)482-2377
Bus Drivers Wanted
BUS DRIVERS WANTED
Do you want to make a difference in a child’s life? Come join our team of dedicated school bus drivers with the Ashland School District! No CDL? No problem! We offer on-site job training for your Class B CDL. You must be able to pass criminal / driving background checks and a drug test. If you’re interested in Good Pay, Benefits, and driving Good Equipment, see our job postings or call for more information:
www.ashland.k12.or.us/Employment 541-482-3174
Posting 19-130 Bus Driver, Transportation: $15.60 per hour, 4.5 hours per day, benefitted position.
Posting 16-122 Substitute Bus Driver, Ashland School District: hours vary depending on need, salary based on Classified Salary Schedule.
Senior News
Senior All Night!
Counseling Office
Counselors Are Here To Help
Counselors are here to help your students succeed. (See message below for updated contact information due to COVID-19).
Keri Phipps (All Freshmen) Keri.Phipps@ashland.k12.or.us
Diane Berry (Last Names A-He) Diane.Berry@ashland.k12.or.us
Kalli Walker (Last Names Hi-Me) Kalli.Walker@ashland.k12.or.us
Jeff Roscher (Last Names Mi-Z) Jeffrey.Roscher@ashland.k12.or.us
Counseling Department Staff Contact Information:
Keri Phipps
9th Grade
541-631-8271
Diane Berry
10th - 12th, A-He
541- 625-9397
Kalli Walker
10th - 12th, Hi-Me
Kalli.walker@ashland.k12.or.us
541- 292--0390
Jeff Roscher
10th-12th, Mi-Z
jeffrey.roscher@ashland.k12.or.us
541-625-3763
Jen Marsden
Career and College Specialist
Jennifer.marsden@ashland.k12.or.us
541-631-8327
Karyn Barats
Scholarship Coordinator
karyn.barats@ashland.k12.or.us
Counselors are available for video or phone appointments during Counseling Department through Teams.
Office Hours: Monday - Friday, 10:00-12:00 & 1:00-3:00
Please be aware that School Counselors, Jen Marsden, and Karyn Barats do not have access to their office phones and are unable to return missed calls at this time.
AHS Counseling Department
The AHS Counseling Department is committed to providing you with the same kind of support and guidance that we would if we were meeting on campus. We are new to this online format and are working hard to make sure that you receive quality school counseling services in this virtual environment.
We will hold office hours for appointments Monday-Friday 10:00-12:00 and 1:00-3:00. You can make appointments by contacting us through email or by phone. We will ask you to choose a phone or video meeting. Once we have agreed on a time and day, we will send you an invitation to our appointment through our Teams Calendar.
We want to emphasize that appointments are available for routine concerns, and should not be used for mental health emergencies. If you need immediate mental health support or crisis counseling, DO NOT wait to schedule an appointment with one of us. Instead, contact:
- Jackson County Mental Health: 541-774-8201
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 800-273-TALK (8255)
- staffed with trained professionals 24/7
- provides support for people in emotional distress or suicidal crisis
We want you to visit the AHS Counseling, Career and College Support Team page regularly. We will be posting important new guidelines and decisions regarding academic credits, graduation criteria, and college admissions. We will also keep a running list of your questions and concerns and do our best to provide answers or refer you to the appropriate information sites.
Although we will make every effort to protect your privacy, we cannot guarantee confidentiality in an online environment. If we are meeting through video, we encourage you to be thoughtful about your surroundings.
We will respond to questions, concerns, emails, as soon as we are able. Thank you in advance for your patience as we move through this together. As we all work to stay connected, we also encourage you to reach out to your teachers and classmates for support.
AHS College and Career Support
As always, Jen Marsden, our College and Career Specialist, is available to help you navigate the college admissions and financial aid process. We know many of you have questions about how to proceed, especially in light of the many uncertainties we are all facing. Rest assured that colleges are adjusting their expectations and deadlines along with the rest of the world. We are here to support you through your planning and decision-making process, so please reach out with your questions and concerns.
College & Career Center Updates
AHS Senior College and Career Pathways Survey and Final Transcript Request
AHS Senior College and Career Pathways Survey and Final Transcript Request
Due to our unprecedented circumstances, we know many AHS seniors are still unsure of their post high school plans. To get a better sense of the support our seniors may need in navigating their next steps, we have asked them to complete this short survey. If seniors are planning to attend a college, professional trade school or vocational program, we use this survey to determine where to send their final transcript. Thanks so much for encouraging all AHS seniors to complete this quick survey today:
AHS Senior College and Career Pathways Survey and Final Transcript Request
If a senior’s plan change (or they are still undecided), they can take this survey again at a later date or contact Jen Marsden (jennifer.marsden@ashland.k12.or.us) to provide an update.
Spring 2020 Updates: College and Career Pathways
As always, Jen Marsden, our College and Career Specialist, is available to help students explore educational and career pathways, and to assist in navigating the college admissions process. Many juniors and seniors have questions about how to proceed, especially in light of the uncertainties we are all facing. Rest assured that colleges are adjusting their admissions expectations for the Class of 2020 and 2021. Ms. Marsden is here to offer support to students (and their parents/guardians) as they explore post high school options, so please reach out to her with questions at jennifer.marsden@ashland.k12.or.us and check out the helpful resources for senior and juniors below!
Seniors can find answers to common questions on the topics below along with links to helpful resources on the AHS website AHS College and Career Center: Spring 2020 Update.
- Financial Aid Award Information
- Oregon Promise Grant
- Updates from Colleges in Oregon
- Applying to Rogue Community College
- Applying to Southern Oregon University
- Job Corps Update
- General FAFSA Information
Below are resources that will be especially helpful to juniors (and sophomores!) who are ready to investigate post high school education pathways:
Reassurance for Juniors: An Open Letter from a College Dean of Admissions
This article highlights a letter from a Dean of Admissions to juniors, offering them (and their families) a thoughtful and compassionate perspective on the college admissions process in the time of Covid-19.
AHS College Handbook
Oregon Community Colleges, Public and Private Universities
Virtual College Exploration Week
During Virtual College Exploration Week April 20-23, juniors could choose from over 90 information sessions hosted by college admissions professionals from around the country (and world)! Strive Scan is extending their virtual college exploration through May 8th. Listed sessions cover general admissions topics to information on specific schools and majors. Students can explore the scheduled sessions and register for those that interest them. This a great resource for juniors (and sophomores) who would like more college information. Due to limited capacity, students are encouraged to register early.
ACT and SAT Updates
Juniors planning to apply to four year colleges usually take ACT/SAT tests in spring of junior year. Colleges know testing is not available this spring and many are adjusting their admissions requirements. Check Spring 2020 ACT Updates and Spring 2020 SAT Updates for current information about ACT /SAT testing, and check college websites for any changes in admissions guidelines.
For qualifying students who need a fee waiver, please contact Karyn Barats at karyn.barats@ashland.k12.or.us to request a waiver code.
SCOIR
SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Attention Seniors: You can find a complete listing of Local, OSAC and Current Scholarships & Opportunities on the AHS website: www.ashland.k12.or.us/scholarships.
Ashland Firefighters Scholarship
WILLIAM S. AND KRISTINE ANN PHILLIPS SCHOLARSHIP
Ashland Firefighters – Local 1269 – Charitable Fund
Ashland Firefighters Association wants to grant deserving senior applicants who are dedicated to pursuing a career and life in the Fire and EMS field with the assistance to do so.
Scholarships of $500 – Used for tuition, books and lab fees incurred while pursuing education beyond high school. Award recipients must attend an accredited program in Fire Science or Emergency Medical Services.
There are no restrictions for scholarship recipients as to race, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran, marital status, or sensory, mental, or physical disability. As selection panel will evaluate the candidates on:
Preferred Eligibility Requirements:
1. GPA of 2.50 or better
2. Have completed a minimum 50 hours or more of community service
3. Demonstrated leadership in school and community activities
4. Strong desire to help people in emergency situations
Application Criteria:
1. Complete scholarship application packet
2. Complete Community Service Log
3. Transcripts of last 6 semesters
4. Provide two letters of recommendations
5. Submit an essay not to exceed 500 words. Answer the prompts: Why do you wish to pursue a
career in the fire and/or EMS service? What do you believe are three characteristics that you
possess that would make you a great firefighter and/or EMT?
6. Oral interview, date to be scheduled
7. Upon selection of an applicant, scholarship money is forwarded to the school of choice, upon
successful registration.
Application Process:
1. Visit or click here to access the AHS website: http://www.ashland.k12.or.us/Page.asp?NavID=2325
Scroll down and click on the scholarship name to find the Cover Letter, Application and Service
Log to complete and submit your application.
2. Application Deadline: May 1, 2020
3. Oral interview TBA
4. Scholarship awarded June 1, 2020
5. If you have any questions, please email: karyn.barats@ashland.k12.or.us
Incomplete application packets are considered. Application packets should include items one through five under Application Criteria above. Mail completed applications and supporting documents to the following address:
Ashland Firefighters Local 1269
PO Box 1125
Ashland, OR 97520
Volunteer Opportunities - Earn Community Service Hours
Ashland Parks and Recreation
The Ashland Parks and Recreation WinterSpring PlayGuide is out and have many opportunities for kids and families, all of which are listed here: ashland.or.us/ASDkids.
Check it out!
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
Sports Physicals
Physicals may be scheduled at the on-campus health center or provided by your personal physician. 541 482 8771 x2247 Lori.Vieu@ashland.k12.or.us
Athletic Registration
Athletics Website
Attendance Policy
2019-2020 Course Guide
Application for Free Lunch Program
https://family.titank12.com/HV4XN5
If you do not know your student's ID number you can leave it blank.
Bus Schedule
ASD Transportation 541 482 3174
Stacey.Delgado@ashland.k12.or.us
Click here to see bus routes and times:
https://www.ashland.k12.or.us/SIB/files/2019-2020%20WEB%20ROUTES.pdf
Students riding a bus to any location other than their designated bus stop must have parental permission and obtain a BUS PASS from the front office.
Student Parking
Informational Links
Ashland High School Campus Map
All school facilities are closed until further notice.
By Executive Order of Governor Kate Brown: “Public schools shall limit school facility operations only to essential functions through June 30, 2020, unless that period is extended or terminated earlier by the Governor.”
Oregon School Activities Association (OSAA) Current Policy: “During this moratorium-like cancellation period, there shall be no high school facility usage.”
We are very sorry and look forward to a time in the future when we can re-open our campus to our community.
STAY HOME/SAVE LIVES!