Demo Family Memo: April 19, 2024
Weekly News from Jefferson High School MCAS
Jefferson High School-Mission
Message from the Principal
Demo Families,
What a GREAT week to be a DEMO!!!!! Quarter four (4) has started off great!!! Our students are showing up and showing out (in a good way😁 ). Please make sure to review the sections in this weeks newsletter.
Demos I Say!!!!
Drake
Design Kickoff! Community Welcome
We Are Staying!
Calendar
Monday– A Day
Tuesday– B DAY
Wednesday– A Day
Thursday– B Day, Design Kickoff 5-7pm Cafeteria
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 18-20 JDs at the Newmark
April 19 "CONNECTED" A Jefferson Music Department Showcase
April 20 Saturday School. Link to Sign Up
April 27 Prom
April 25-May 4 PUFFS, a play by Matt Cox
May 1-2 JD2 Spring Showcase
June 2 Graduation, 1pm Providence Park
- Students will be provided 20 electronic tickets during the last week of May
Summer School Enrollment
Registration for Summer Scholars will start on Monday May 13th. Please connect with your school counselor to register.
Maritza Mendez (A-J) mmendez@pps.net
Sean Betker (K-Z) sbetker@pps.net
As a reminder-- only Credit Recovery or Off track retrieval. No Grade Improvement or "getting ahead" this summer.
There will be two sessions for students to take courses this summer:
Session 1: July 1- July 19 (no classes July 4 or 5)
Session 2: July 22- August 7
Classes will be held Monday - Friday, 9:00 am-12:00 pm at four high school locations listed below.
Grant High School (Session 1 only)
Franklin High School
McDaniel High School
Roosevelt High School
Please notice they are only having session 1 at Grant. This should not reduce course options at all, during session 2. We're just going to add more options to the other three schools during that time instead.
Sponsor a Hoodie for Our Seniors
The PTSA is raising money to purchase every graduate a senior hoodie. Each hoodie costs $20. Please consider covering the cost of a hoodie or two!
Click here to donate!
Are you able to make a larger donation to support the Senior Celebration happening for seniors on May 31st? Click here to support the Senior Celebration Fund!
Tomorrow!! Saturday School April 20
TONIGHT!! Jefferson Music Department Presents: CONNECTED April 19
Join us along with *many* special guests at 7pm on April 19th.
Robert Ford Memorial Auditorium-- ENTER ON KERBY St
Doors are at 6:30
Tomorrow!! Prevention Rocks Event
McDaniel on Saturday 4/20 from 10-3
The event is focused on preventing youth substance use and is going to include workshops for youth and parents, a resource fair, raffle prizes, a llama photo booth, lunch and skateboarding with the PUSH Movement (recovery community through skateboarding) at Glenhaven Park. ALL FREE!!!
More info here!
THIS WEEKEND! Jefferson Dancers at The Newmark
Get ready to experience an exhilarating performance by the Jefferson Dancers, showcasing a diverse range of dance styles from classical ballet to modern, jazz, tap, hip-hop, and African dance. From graceful and fluid movements to high-energy and dynamic routines, the show features nine new works that will leave you in awe. And don't forget the student-choreographed piece that won top honors at the Regional High School Dance Festival in February!
JEFFERSON DANCERS 2024 SPRING CONCERT
Portland's Newmark Theatre
Thursday, April 18 and Friday, April 19 @ 7:30 P.M.
Saturday, April 20 @ 2:00 & 7:30 P.M.
Take advantage of the chance to see these extraordinary young performers in action. Get your tickets now!
PUFFS: Spring Theatre Performance
Jefferson Theatre presents: PUFFS by Matt Cox
April 25, 26, 27 and May 3rd at 7pm
May 4 Matinee at 2pm
Tickets are 10 dollars or pay what you will
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
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
School Based Health Clinic Information
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
Do you or someone close to you need support with substance use? Click here to refer yourself or someone you care about to someone who can help. Information is kept confidential. It will not be shared with any school staff or administrators.
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 20-27
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
NEW - Weight Lifting - OPEN TO ALL -
Weight Room 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM MONDAY - THURSDAY
Upcoming Events:April 20th - April 27th
April 20th
Track and Field @ Benson Tech Invitational (Cleveland HS) 10:00 am BL 9:30am
April 22nd
Baseball @ Wells (Jackson MS) 5:00 pm ER 3:15 BL 3:30
April 23rd
Softball vs Westview 3:45pm ER 2:30 BL 2:45
April 24th
Baseball vs Wells 4:30 pm ER 3:20 Wells @ Delta
April 25th
Baseball @ Parkrose 5:00 pm ER 3:15 BL 3:40
Softball @ Benson (Lents Park) 4:00 pm ER 2:30 BL 2:45
April 26th
Track and Field @ Jesuit Twilight Relays ER TBD BL TBD
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/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
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
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