FPHS Parent and Student Memo
August 2, 2021
Franklin Pierce High School
FPS District Equity Statement
DISTRICT AREAS OF FOCUS AND IMPROVEMENT:
- Equity and Social Justice
- Improved Instruction
- Family and Community Partnership
Our Equity Team would like to partner with our parents and students to fulfill our mission to support our students, staff, and families by identifying and dismantling systems that perpetuate, exacerbate, or produce inequities based on race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religion, etc. If you would like to collaborate with us, please let us know HERE. If you want to learn more about our commitment to EQUITY and ANTI-RACISM, feel free to contact any of our FPHS Equity Team members: Hartley, Marzano, Wright, Laban, Apelu, Brist, Call, Chapman, Detweiler, Fineman, Goodrum, Inman, Kaunda, B. Lee, Martin, Plaskett, Quill, Roscoe, Scroger, Shoopman, Washam, McNeil, Wacker, Tracy, and T. Johnson.
Dear Parents and Students,
- Believe it or not, the 2021-22 school year is right around the corner. We're excited to get back to "normal" in many ways, but we know we're still going to need to make adjustments based on local Health Department guidelines.
- We're still planning for all students and staff returning to school for in-person instruction five days per week (no cohorts) and full school days (8:15am to 2:45pm). Current Health Department guidelines for schools dictate that we will still be required to wear masks despite vaccination status.
- Find more info on Tacoma Pierce County Health Department School Guidelines HERE.
- We are still finalizing student schedules for 2021-22. Once they're complete, they'll be available on Skyward Family Access. Students will also receive copies on their first day of school.
- See HERE for information about student bus routes.
- Make sure you're following us on Social Media: FPHS Facebook page; FPHS Twitter page; FPHS Instagram page.
Visit HERE to view previous Parent and Student Memos.
Please, make sure you have all the info below. We miss you and wish you all the very best. Stay safe and be well!
Calendar Items:
- Jun 29 - Aug 6: Summer School -- T, W, Th from 8:35am to 12:35pm.
- Aug 23 - 26: Staff Training Days
- Aug 31: First day of School
- Sep 3: No school
- Sep 6: Labor Day -- no school
- Sep 8: Back to School Night, 6pm to 7:30pm
- Sep 15, 22, and 29: Early release Wednesdays
Bell Schedules
Advisory classes will meet on M, T, Th, and F.
Most Wednesdays will be early dismissal.
See bell schedules below.
Immunizations for 2021-22: (Does not pertain to Covid Vaccinations)
What do vaccines cost?
In Washington, all children under age 19 can get free vaccines from their health care provider. Providers may charge an office visit fee and a fee to give the vaccine, called an administration fee. If you cannot pay the administration fee, you can ask your health care provider to waive the cost.
Where do I get more information? Where do I get forms?
For more information about immunization requirements, including links to the forms mentioned above, visit https://www.doh.wa.gov/SCCI.
Please, make sure you're in compliance before the first day of school!
AUGUST Culture Calendar
AUGUST is ...
- NATIONAL CIVILITY MONTH. Learn more HERE.
- 8/9: INTERNATIONAL DAY OF INDIGENOUS PEOPLE. Learn more HERE.
- 8/14: INTERNATIONAL LEFT-HANDERS DAY. Learn more HERE.
- 8/19: WORLD HUMANITARIAN DAY. Learn more HERE.
- 8/22: OBON. Learn more HERE.
- 8/23: INTERNATIONAL DAY FOR THE REMEMBRANCE OF THE SLAVE TRADE AND ITS ABOLITION. Learn more HERE.
- 8/26: WOMEN’S EQUALITY DAY. Learn more HERE.
The Cardinal Character Trait for AUGUST is DIGNITY. Learn more HERE.
LIFE AFTER HIGH SCHOOL:
Family and Community Engagement
The Franklin Pierce High School Food & Hygiene Pantry is available for all students and their families.
Use this LINK to view our current food & hygiene pantry options. Please mark the items you need and staff will put together a bag or box. We will contact you when your bag is ready for pick up or delivery.
Additional ways to request items: You can request a paper copy of this form by contacting Bonita Lee at blee@fpschools.org or call 253-298-3837 to request items via phone.
Social Justice, Equity, and Anti-Racist Resources:
- Please, watch the video below to learn more about why we observe International Day for the World's Indigenous Peoples.
The first step in ALLYSHIP is LISTENING.
The second step is BELIEVING.
The third step is ACTION. Get involved and create the positive change you want to see in the world.
FPHS Sports!
FPHS Athletes and Families,
Thank you for helping Franklin Pierce HS get through numerous challenges this year and getting our students back into interscholastic athletics. We now look towards next year and back to growing the programs at Franklin Pierce HS. If we didn’t already know… or we had forgotten… This last year reminded us of the impact athletics has on our students and on the culture at Franklin Pierce HS. Continue to reach out to coaches and programs. Remain connected with your teams as we head off into the summer. Franklin Pierce HS wants to continue the momentum built in these last four months and into the next school year.
Please see contact information for all of our programs below.
FALL
Football
Trevor Hanson
Cross Country (B&G)
Jesse McNeil
Golf (Boys)
Colin Horak
Golf (Girls)
Jeff Melvard
Soccer (Girls)
Kyle Wynkoop
Swim & Dive (Girls)
TBH
TBH
Tennis (Boys)
Tyler Parsons
Volleyball (Girls)
Tiffany Disney
Cheerleading
TBH
WINTER
Basketball (Boys)
John Barbee
Basketball (Girls)
Marcus Disney
Bowling (Girls)
Jeff Melvard
Swim & Dive (Boys)
TBH
TBH
Wrestling (Boys)
Jeremy Kessler
Wrestling (Girls)
Bre Spracklin
Cheerleading
TBH
SPRING
Baseball
Nick Aloisio
Fastpitch
TBH
TBH
Soccer (Boys)
Brandon Henry
Tennis (Girls)
Tyler Parsons
Track & Field (Boys)
Howard Lutton
Track & Field (Girls)
Amy Utecht
Resources
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