PCHS PARENT News
November 12, 2018
Attendance Matters
Our goal at Platte County School District is to ensure that every student attends school regularly. Our state and district's goal is to have 90% or more of our students attending at or above this percentage the total time school is in session.
PCHS's current attendance rate is falling short of the state and district goal: 87% of our PCHS students are attending at 90% or above of the total time school is in session.
As a district and as a school building, we have some processes in place to help ensure and encourage our students to attend regularly:
Students whose attendance rate falls below 91%, will meet with our school’s attendance administrator to identify areas to encourage increased attendance. Parents will be contacted to review these goals and offer support.
Students whose attendance rate falls below 90% will be paired with a staff member, who will serve as an attendance accountability partner.
Each month, parents of students whose attendance rate falls below 90% will be sent a notification letter and may ask for a conference with the school's attendance team.
Students whose attendance rate falls below 87% will be referred to the Care Team, a small group that will meet with a social worker and/or counselor regularly to determine further supports as needed. This would be in addition to the staff member serving as an accountability partner.
We are working to establish positive relationships with our students and connect them with trusted adults who will check in with students, and help them with all aspects of their schooling career, not just academics. Students are less likely to succeed if they are chronically absent - which means missing two days every month, or 18 or more days over the course of a school year.
If you have any questions with regards to attendance, please reach out to Mrs. Stephanie Theis, at 816-858-2822.
From the School Nurse
If your student is now over the age of 16, they can receive the 2nd Meningococcal (MCV) vaccine that is REQUIRED for his/ her senior year. One MCV is required for all students attending Missouri schools between the 8th and 11 grades. ANOTHER MCV is required after the age of 16 yrs.
We are trying to get as many done as possible before the end of the 2018-19 school year so that enrollment next school year will be a bit smoother for everyone. Your child may have already had this done and we just don't have the updated documentation in their school health record. Please check with your child's doctor or provider where your child has their immunizations done. If they have already had this SECOND immunization, please get that information to us as soon as possible. Keep in mind, if your student does not have this immunization at enrollment next year, they will not be able to get their schedule. Last minute checks can make your wait at enrollment time much longer than necessary. If you have any questions please call (816)858-2822 Ext 1209.Updated immunizations may be brought in to the health room at school, faxed to 816-858-7067 or emailed to olsonj@platteco.k12.mo.us
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WE WANT YOUR FEEDBACK: Please Complete the Parent Survey by December 2
The Platte County School District is conducting its annual parent survey to gather feedback on strengths of the district, as well as areas to consider for growth. Your input is important and will be considered when making future decisions.
If you have not already completed the survey during Parent/Teacher conferences, we ask that you complete the survey by clicking on the link below. If you have more than one student, please be sure to answer those questions for each building. The survey should take approximately fifteen minutes to complete.
Thank you in advance for your feedback!
Senior Parents:
If you have not completed the Senior Information Form, please do so by November 15.
Please check out the most up-to-date Graduate Information on our website under Site Shortcuts.
Picture Days
- November 15 - Retakes for Seniors & Underclassmen
Seniors: Please remember:
Gentlemen need to wear button up or collared shirts
Ladies can not wear thin strap or off the shoulder shirts.
Counseling Department
Junior Parents - School Counselors have begun talking to Juniors about 19-20 course choices during their Government classes. Enrollment night isn't until February 27, please ask your student now, to see their Individual Career & Academic Plan (ICAP) and discuss with them courses they want to take next year. Attached is the presentation school counselors are discussing with students.
NCC or NCAPS?
On 11/13 & 11/15 Northland Career Center and Northland CAPS will visit with Sophomores and Juniors about career training and education opportunities for next year. Please visit with your child about this presentation or visit the NCC & NCAPS websites. https://www.plattecountyschooldistrict.com/northland http://www.northlandcaps.org/s/1625/r16/start.aspx
Please see attached instructions on how to apply to be a part of either of these programs.
Winter Weather/School Closing Planning and Notification
With the recent drop in temperatures and arrival of “white stuff,” it is time to begin planning for winter weather!
In the event of school cancellation, PCR-3 will get that information out as early as possible through automated phone calls and text messages, the District website, Facebook, Twitter, the District Hotline (816-858-2752), and local media.
Please visit the Winter Weather Information page on the Parents Tab of the district website for information regarding recess and clothing considerations (there will be no outdoor recess/class when the wind chill is at 20 degrees or below), cancellations, how the district will notify families, and Y-Club information.
Parents: If you haven't yet opted in to receive texts and wish do so, please text the word "YES" to 67587.
PTSA
(All meetings are at 6:30 pm in the library unless otherwise announced.)
Dec. 13
Jan - 10
Feb - 7
Mar. - 14
Apr - 11
May - 9
- CONNECT WITH PTSA
- FACEBOOK: PlatteCountyHighSchoolPTSA
- TWITTER: @PTSAPCHS
- eMAIL: ptsapchs@gmail.com
Beginning Monday, November 12th, PTSA is holding their annual Online Auction.
Visit http://ebay.com/str/pchsptsa to bid on items in the annual PTSA Online Auction. There's something for everyone! Around 20 auctions items including concert tickets, sports tickets and memorabilia, reserved graduation seats, house cleaning, family photo session and much more. Check it out today and watch throughout the week to grab great items. Proceeds support PCHS PTSA programs, such as student scholarships, academic awards reception, staff appreciation and after prom.
Have You Opted In to Receive Text Notifications from PCR-3?
School Messenger is our automated phone calling and text notification system. We use this system to notify parents quickly for sudden changes in schedules due to emergencies, school cancellations, or just important school announcements.
If you aren't receiving the District's text reminders and notifications and would like to opt-in to receive these, simply text "YES" to 67587.
Standard text messaging rates apply.
Pirates R.O.C.K. Character Trait: CITIZENSHIP
November's #PiratesROCK trait is CITIZENSHIP: providing service and duty to your community.
Student SCHIVIR Nominations
In an effort to make sure we are recognizing all our students, we are opening up the opportunity for students to nominate their peers when they are seen living out our Pirate Character Traits in our building. Please use this form to nominate your fellow students whom you see are living out our Pirate Character Traits (Self-Confidence, Pride, Responsibility, Citizenship, Compassion, Individuality, Self Control, Integrity, Perseverance, Respect, Cooperation, Honesty). Students who are nominated will be called to the office and recognized for their efforts.
Bullying and Safety Concerns
Safety is one of our district’s top priorities and to help safeguard our school community, our district is now using SafeSchools Alert, a tip reporting service that allows students, staff, and parents to submit safety concerns to our administration.
You and your child can easily report tips on bullying, harassment, or any safety issue you're concerned about through SafeSchools Alert.
Every tip SafeSchools Alert receives about our district is immediately logged in the system and our administration is notified so that they can investigate and take appropriate action. And, tips may also be submitted anonymously if you prefer.
Together, using SafeSchools Alert, we can make our district a safer place to learn!
Click the link below to submit a tip or concern.
Mark Your Calendar
November
14 - FALL SPORTS SIGNING
15 - PICTURE RETAKES
21-23 - NO SCHOOL, THANKSGIVING BREAK
27 - ACT WORKSHOP
28 - Professional Learning Community (PLC) DAY
28 - JUMP START WITH COUNSELORS, 7:00-7:30 am, Barry School
Click here to view the full Platte County High School calendar on our website.
Upcoming Community Events
Thank you to our Pirates ROCK Star business partners!
Platte County High School
- Dr. Chad Sayre, Principal
- Shari Waters, Assistant Principal
- Matt Messick, Assistant Principal
- Stephanie Theis, Assistant Principal
- Phil Dorman, Activities Director
Email: sayrec@platteco.k12.mo.us
Website: www.plattecountyschooldistrict.com/plattecountyhs
Location: 1501 Branch St, Platte City, MO, United States
Phone: 816-858-2822
Facebook: facebook.com/PCR3HS
Twitter: @PCHSHalls