Demo Family Memo: April 4, 2024
Weekly News from Jefferson High School MCAS
Jefferson High School-Mission
Message from the Principal
Demo Families,
I hope everyone had a safe and enjoyable Spring Break!!! Its great to have our Demos back in the building and ready for the final WEEKS of school!
Please make sure to plan for Parent Teacher Conferences on April 10th @ Jefferson HS in the Cafeteria. Teachers are eager to share your students progress and provide supports where needed
See you on April 10th!
Drake
Calendar
Monday– A Day
Tuesday– B DAY
Wednesday– A Day, Parent Teacher Conferences 5:30-8:30 Cafeteria
Thursday– B Day
Friday– All 8 Day
The doors open on the KERBY St. SIDE daily at 8am. All students should enter on Kerby St when entering the school. We are unable to buzz students in on Commercial St.
Upcoming Events
April 10 Parent Teacher Conferences
April 20 Saturday School. Link to Sign Up
April 27 Prom
June 2 Graduation, 1pm Providence Park
- Students will be provided 20 electronic tickets during the last week of May
Parent Teacher Conferences 5:30-8:30 pm (and PTSA Meeting!) April 10
We are excited to welcome you for Spring Conferences on Wednesday, April 10th. Conferences will be in the cafeteria. Swing by the PTSA meeting in the Blazer room and hear about our Middle College options. Please enter on Kerby St. No sign ups necessary!
Prom: Junior and Senior Attendance and Grade Policies
For any student who wishes to attend our Junior Senior Prom on April 27th, the following expectations have been put in place:
Seniors
Students need to have the following completed:
All personalized learning requirements (two CRLEs, My Plan Essay, and Resume)
Passing all of their graduation required classes, including Credit Recovery needed for graduation
All attending students:
Passing all current classes (see specific 12th grade requirements)
85% Attendance rate for the months of March 11 through April 19
No attendance Skip for the months of March 11 through April 19
No behavioral referrals
PPS drug and alcohol discipline policy will be enforced
Administration will enforce all policies. All appeals will go through the administrative team.
Kim Johns (9th/10th)
Garin Gregory (11th/12th)
Drake Shelton (Principal)
To contact our attendance line, please call 503-916-5180 option 2 or email jeffersonattend@pps.net
Senior 60 Day Rule: April 2
As the year winds down the seniors are well aware of the “60-day rule.” The 60-day rule states that: “seniors shall be disqualified from participation in commencement exercises and related activities (including prom, the senior walk and awards assembly, senior celebration, etc.) if within 60 consecutive calendar days of the last senior school day they are found to be in violation of District Alcohol or Drug policy or any violation resulting in a three or more days of suspension or more serious disciplinary action”. This year the 60 day rule comes into effect on Tuesday April 2nd.
Questions? Email Garin Gregory at ggregory@pps.net
Jefferson Dancers II Fundraiser
Join us at the Alberta Abby, Saturday April 13th at 3pm
Jefferson Dancers at The Newmark
Experience the Jefferson Dancers’ thrilling performance this April 18-20, featuring nine new works showcasing diverse dance styles spanning ballet to high-energy hip-hop. Plus, we’re proud to present senior, Finn Chisholm’s student-choreographed piece, Peaks and Valleys which landed first place for Outstanding Student Choreography at February’s Regional High School Dance Festival:
Don't miss out on a night of unforgettable entertainment – get your tickets now!
Heart of Portland-- Art Showcase
School Based Health Clinic Information
Yearbook Order Deadline from Jostens is Coming
Order now to insure that you will receive a 2023-2024 Yearbook. We have had our date pushed back, so you still have some time! Please order as soon as possible.
Parent Request for Teacher Meetings
I know there are times you as the parent/guardian need to meet with one of your student(s) teacher(s). Please remember the following:
- Teachers begin their contract day @ 8:15 AM
- Teachers end their contract day @ 3:45 PM
- Teachers meet with students after school most of the time between 3:30-3:45 PM
- Parent/Guardians must call or email the teacher directly to schedule a meeting
- If there is NO meeting scheduled when the parent/guardian arrives, the teacher might need to decline to meet, due to obligations elsewhere.
- Meetings MUST be confirmed ahead of time with the teacher, before a meeting can happen
Do Not Admit- Athletics/Event
Students on the Do Not Admit list will also be excluded from participating or “helping out”
at any event.
Students caught attending events while on the DNA list will have the duration extended through the rest of the season and/or face suspension.
Please review the information attached above, so you are aware of the information regarding our "DNA"
Parking Reminders for Students
We are seeing numbers of students parking in our staff lot, on the Kerby side of the school. Security has sent warnings to students, but will begin towing if the violations continue. Please make sure to have the conversation with your student, so they know we will begin enforcement, which will include towing of unauthorized vehicles
College and Career-- Upcoming Internship Opportunities
We welcomed Raven Womack to the Demo Team this month as our new Career Coordinator. He will be joing Nicole Dalton and Brittany Warren Tonkins in B12. Please see the new Career Coordinator newsletter here.
Counselor Corner
Your second semester schedule is set and available via studentvue. If you have a hole in your schedule, or a level misplacement please make an appointment with your counselor.
Thank you!
Sean Betker (he/him/his)
School Counselor
Maritza Mendez (she/her/ella)
School Counselor
Demo Athletics Week of April 5-12
It is a great time to become a DEMO! We are currently accepting athletic participation registration for the following Spring Sports: Track and Field, Baseball, and Softball. Please go to FamilyID.com and create an account and sign up to participate. Jefferson High School FamilyID or type in www.familyid.com/organizations/jefferson-high-school-portland
Student-athletes must complete registration, have a valid physical on file, and be cleared by the Jefferson Athletic Office in order to participate in Spring Sports.
Track and Field - Coach Jordan Polk - jpolk@pps.net
Baseball - Coach Clarence Richmond - crichmond@pps.net
Softball - Coach Abby Hougham - ahougham@pps.net
Athletics Practice Schedule Week of 4/5/24 - 4/13/24
Baseball 3:45 PM - 5:45 PM Field/Gym
Softball 3:45 PM - 5:45 PM Field/Gym
Track and Field 3:45 PM - 5:30 PM Track
Out of Season Sports Workouts
All TEAM SPORTS - Closed Period 2/26/24 - 4/8/24
Just a reminder Optional conditioning is the only activity allowed between out of season coaches and students from their high school.
no sport specific activities permitted
no open facilities allowed
Upcoming Events: 4/5/24 - 4/13/24
April 6h
Track and Field @ Benson JV Classic (Marshall Campus) 10:00 am BL 8:30am
April 8th
Baseball vs Lincoln 4:30 pm ER 3:20
April 9th
Softball vs Franklin @ Delta Park 3:45pm ER 2:30 BL 2:45
Baseball @ North Salem 5:00pm ER 2:45 BL 3:15
April 10th
Track and Field vs Benson/Franklin 4:00 pm ER 2:30
Baseball vs McDaniel 4:30 pm ER 3:20
April 11th
Softball @ Cleveland (Woodstock Park) 4:30 pm ER 2:30 BL 2:45
April 13th
Track and Field @ Sherwood Invitational 10:00am BL 8:30am
Baseball vs Roosevelt - 2 games 12:30pm and 2:20pm
Jefferson High School Sports Expectations
Academic Eligibility
Academic requirements are as follows and students who fail to meet any of these requirements are not eligible to participate in sports. 1) student must have passed five classes the previous semester; 2) student must be enrolled and be passing five classes in the current semester; 3) student must be making satisfactory progress toward graduation by earning the minimum number of credits: 4.5 credits by the start of 10th grade, 10 credits by the start of 11th grade, 17 credits by the start of 12th grade. In addition, students must have earned the following GPA the previous quarter: 2.0 with no F's or 2.5 with one F. Students who do not meet this requirement may register and participate but will be placed on academic probation for the current quarter and must attend study sessions.
Attendance Process and Expectations
Attendance Process:
1) Attendance reports are sent at 2:30pm to all coaches.
2) Coaches will share with players their attendance.
3) Coaches will follow attendance policy (policy below).
4) If a student questions the validity of the attendance - The Coach will contact the AD.
5) The AD will then investigate and make a determination.
6) The AD will share with the Coach the determination.
*It is expected that the player or other players will not reach out to the teacher of record about the attendance concern after a determination has been made.
Attendance/Athletic Eligibility
A Student/Athlete must attend school for the entire day of that practice/game day.
Day of:
1 or more Unexcused classes: LAT, CUT, or ABSENT - Student/Athlete will not be allowed to participate that day.
>2 Excused classes - Student/Athlete will not be allowed to participate that day and will be directed to the Athletic Director.
Prearranged Absences will be addressed on a case by case basis.
How to Excuse an Absence
As a parent or guardian, you have several options to excuse your student's attendance:
Call 503-916-5180 Option 2 (please leave a message if it goes to voicemail); The office checks voicemail for the last time at 3:30 daily
Email JeffersonAttend@pps.net
Send a note with your student
An absence may be excused if the absence is caused by:
(A) The pupil’s sickness, including the mental or behavioral health of the pupil;
(B) The sickness of some member of the pupil’s family
(C) An emergency
(D) Pre Arranged Appointment
If you student has a medical appointment, have reception print them out an attendance note
Excuse all day absences on ParentVue
As a student:
Check your attendance in StudentVue often during the day, if you believe your attendance is incorrect, check with your classroom teachers first and have them email the office if you need a correction.
If you are going to an appointment, have the desk reception folks at the appointment print you out an attendance note and turn it into the office.
Ask your parent/guardian to call the office and leave a message to excuse qualifying absences
Students may not excuse their own attendance, even if the student is 18 years old
Jefferson High School Spectator Expectations: It is of the utmost importance that we conduct with the highest level of Sportsmanship towards visiting schools, athletes, fans, and officials. The PIL is seeking to provide the best experience possible for everyone that attends our Athletic Contests. What makes these events fun and enriches those participating is when all of us do our part regardless of the outcome. Should any concerns arise, please seek out event workers, administration, or security personnel to help resolve any concerns. We appreciate your support in advance when attending Athletic Events.
OSAA Expectations -
All cheers, comments and actions shall be in direct support of one’s team. No cheers, comments or actions shall be directed at one’s opponent or at contest officials. Some examples of unacceptable conduct include but are not limited to disrespecting players by name, number or position; negative cheers or chants; throwing objects on the playing surface; use of derogatory or racially explicit language; discriminatory harassment or conduct that creates a hostile environment that is disruptive to the educational environment.
Resources for Students and Families
Multnomah County Crisis Services
Multnomah County Call Center/Crisis Line: (503) 988-4888 (24 hours a day, 7 days a week)
Urgent Walk-In Clinic 4212 SE Division (503) 963-2575 (Like Zoom Care for Mental Health)
DAILY 7am-10:30pm - insurance not a barrier
Racial Equity Support Line (503) 575-3764 Experiencing racism harms our mental health. M-F, 10am-7pm.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 24 hours a day 7 days a week
English: 1 (800) 273-8255
Spanish: 1 (800) 628-9454
Oregon Youthline: for youth to connect with other youth
Text: Teen2Teen to 839863 to instantly text with another person
Trevor Project: supporting LGBTQiA+ youth
Text START to 678678 or TrevorLifeLine 1(866) 488-7386
Counselors:
Maritza Mendez
Last Names A-JSean Betker
Last Names K-Z
(971)231-9316 (call or text)
School Information-- Bus Passes, Attendance, Chromebooks and More
ATTENDANCE
As a parent or guardian, you have several options to excuse your student's attendance:
- Call 503-916-5180 Option 2 (please leave a message if it goes to voicemail); The office checks voicemail for the last time at 3:30 daily
- Email JeffersonAttend@pps.net
- Send a note with your student
- If you student has a medical appointment, have reception print them out an attendance note
- Excuse all day absences on ParentVue
As a student:
- Check your attendance in StudentVue often during the day, if you believe your attendance is incorrect, check with your classroom teachers first and have them email the office if you need a correction.
- If you are going to an appointment, have the desk reception folks at the appointment print you out an attendance note and turn it into the office.
- Ask your parent/guardian to call the office and leave a message to excuse any absences
- Students may not excuse their own attendance, even if the student is 18 years old
Chromebooks
We do not currently have loaner chromebooks to hand out to students when they forget theirs at home, so please remind your student to bring their assigned chromebook to school daily.
Download Trivory for Daily Bell Schedules and Information
Free Breakfast and Lunch for Students
Free Breakfast and Lunch for Jefferson Students
All Jefferson students will receive the option of FREE breakfast and lunch this year under the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP).
For more information, please check the Nutrition Services page.
ATTENDANCE
- There are several way to excuse your student’s attendance:
Leave a message on our Attendance Line! 503-916-5180
Email JeffersonAttend@pps.net
Send your student with a note
For all day Attendance, excuse it using Parentvue!
SUN School and SEI
After school Programing @SEI Center Monday & Wednesday 4pm-7pm transportation provided. Programming will begin in the beginning of October.
After school SUN SCHOOL Programing Tuesdays and Thursdays at Jefferson. Look for program opportunities soon. matalasil@selfenhancement.org for more info
Jefferson High School Middle College for Advanced Studies
Email: mfrantz@pps.net
Website: pps.net/jefferson
Location: 5210 North Kerby Avenue, Portland, OR, USA
Phone: 503-916-5180