In keeping with a safe and orderly environment we would like to remind students and families that daily attendance matters and as you know, attendance is a significant factor when discussing student achievement. The more a student is absent, the chance that they may fall behind in classes and/or fail and not be on track to graduate increases. We also understand that students get sick, have family emergencies, and sometimes life just happens - this is where we need your assistance. It is essential to follow the steps below from the student handbook, if your student will be absent, late, or leaving early from PHS:

• If a student is absent from school, it is necessary that the parent/guardian call the school office before 8:30am the following school day - 319.848.5360

• If a parent/guardian does not call before 8:30 the following morning, the absence may become unexcused

• Parent/guardians will receive notification up to 3 times per day when their student is marked absent and NOT excused by a parent/guardian

When students are tardy to school or are present in the building but tardy to class the following guidelines are followed:

Tardy to 1st Period

Students are expected to be in class and ready to begin when the bell rings.

1. Once the bell rings, staff close and lock classroom doors and begin class.

2. All students late to PHS will scan in, using their Student ID, at the Main Entrance, will then be issued a Tardy Unexcused (TU) pass from security, and will report directly to class.

3. Teachers will mark attendance in Campus as Tardy Unexcused (TU) and note the time of arrival.
   

4. Any student more than 15 minutes late to class will be marked Absent Unexcused (AU) and staff will note the time of arrival.

Tardy to Periods 2 through 8

Students are expected to be in class and ready to begin when the bell rings.

1. Once the bell rings, staff close and lock classroom doors and begin class.

2. All late students who are unexcused must report to the Attendance Office for a Tardy Unexcused (TU) pass.

3. Students are expected to report to class within 3 minutes after the TU pass is issued.

4. Once a student reports to class WITH a TU pass, teachers will need to update attendance in Campus to reflect this.

*If a student is arriving to class late with a Tardy Excused (TE) pass, they are admitted into class and a note is made in Campus indicating their arrival time and who issued the pass.

Student Responsibilities

1. Report to ALL classes ON TIME!

2. All students, late to PHS, will scan in, using their Student ID, at the Main Entrance, will be issued a Tardy Unexcused (TU) pass from security, and will report directly to class.
   

3. If a student is Tardy Unexcused (TU) for periods 2-8, the student must report to the Attendance Office for a Tardy Unexcused (TU) pass.

4. Students are expected to report to class within 3 minutes after the TU pass has been issued.

Closed and Locked Door Policy

This means doors are CLOSED and LOCKED when the bell rings to:

1. Provide additional protection and a safer school environment.

2. Minimize classroom interruptions for students who have shown up on time and are prepared for class.

3. Establish clear and consistent expectations throughout the building.

It is everyone's responsibility to be a leader, to care for and support each other, and work together to ensure success for all students.

Be Safe and Have a Great week!

Ms. Thies, Principal

The PHS Assignment Page is a single-stop reference for students and families to stay up to date on what is happening in all classrooms. On the PHS Assignment Page teachers provide a weekly update of daily assignments, long-term assignments and projects, and upcoming assessments.

For a more detailed understanding of what is happening in an individual classroom, please talk to your student or reach out to their teacher. Need assistance enrolling in the "Guardian View" of Google Classroom? Individual teachers can assist with this too.

PHS Counselors @PHawkCounseling

Events and Information

• Check our Calendar/Website for zoom links, ways to sign up for events & more information.
• Volunteer Cord Process

Testing Information

• ACT Dates
• SAT Dates

Second Semester Kirkwood Courses

If you are interested in taking second semester Kirkwood courses, either at Kirkwood or online, you can begin signing up now. If you are comfortable signing up in Dual Enroll on your own (kirkwood.dualenroll.com) you do not need to stop in unless you have questions.

*This does not apply to courses located at Prairie High School or the Linn County Regional Center. Registration for those courses will happen within the course when it begins.

ICAN Support

• ICAN Financial Aid Resources (FAFSA)
• Call ICAN 877-272-4692 or visit www.icansucceed.org/apt to set up in person or virtual appointment

Student Planning Guides

• ICAN Transition Guide
• ICAN College and Career Ready

PHS Main Office: 319.848.5340

Ms. Karla Thies, Principal - kthies@crprairie.org

Mr. Rocky Bennett, Athletic Director - rbennett@crprairie.org

Mr. Chuckie Geilenfeld, Associate Principal (Last Names A-L) - cgeilenfield@crprairie.org

Mr. Ian Kleman, Associate Principal (Last Names M-Z) - iankleman@crprairie.org

Mrs. Kelly Klekar, Building Facilitator - kklekar@crprairie.org

PHS Main Office:

Mrs. Brenda Haendler, Main Office 319.848.5340

Mrs. Lori Pleiness, Athletic Office 319.848.5350

Mrs. Debie Towe, Attendance Office 319.848.5360

Mrs. Angie Wagner, Discipline Office 319.848.5340 x2052

Officer Obbink, Student Resource Officer - jobbink@crprairie.org

Brianna Boston-Kemple, Nurse 319.848.5340 x2011 bbostonkemple@crprairie.org

Student Services: 319-848-5344

Laura Fisher, Counseling Secretary

Angela Amunson, Counselor (Students with Last Names A-G) aamunson@crprairie.org

Mike Reshetar, Counselor (Students with Last Names H-O) mireshetar@crprairie.org

Clay Stoffer, Counselor (Students with Last Names P-Z) cstoffer@crprairie.org

Nicole Rawson, KCC College and Career Transition Counselor nrawson@crprairie.org

Erin Hoffman, Gifted and Talented Coordinator ehoffman@crprairie.org

Josh Bentley, Transition Specialist

Mary Gudenkauf, Career Services: Internships and Job Shadows mgudenkauf@crprairie.org

Molly Rathe, Counselor - Tanager Services

Stormy Hinton, Counselor - Tanager Services

Jess Fitzpatrick, Community Engagement Specialist

Zeinab Osman, Community Engagement Specialist