SHS Community Newsletter
Weeks of April 18th, 2022
Principal's Update
Scappoose Students, Families, and Staff,
Parent-teacher conferences were well attended, SHS staff appreciates the opportunity to meet and discuss student successes and partner to support the students of SHS. Please take a moment and access your student's grades, they are up to date at this time. Please communicate with the teacher for any concerns or questions. Please see the info below for counseling, athletics, and upcoming events.
Go Indians!
Jerimy Kelley
Scappoose High School Principal
971-200-8005*5010
General Testing Information
General Info - State Testing
Each year, schools are required to participate in administering the Oregon Statewide Assessments. These tests include Math and English Language Arts (Grades 3-8 and 11), Science (Grades 5, 8 and 11), ELPA (Eligible students only) and Extended Assessments (Eligible students only).
For Math and English Language Arts, parents may opt-out by preference. For exemptions for Science, ELPA21 or Extended assessments, they must be based on a disability or religious reason per the Oregon Dept. of Education and be approved by the District Test Coordinator.
Parents can find these forms on our district website: www.scappoosek12.org under For Parents>Curriculum/Instruction>State Assessments. Opt-out forms must be filled out annually.
Opt out form- State Testing
Exemption Form- English- Parent request for Exemption for state Testing (excluding Math and ELA)
Opt Out Form- Spanish- Opt out for State Testing in Spanish
Spanish Exemption Form- Exemption form- Spanish
Upcoming Events-Leadership
Link to the Scappoose High School | Calendar of Events
5/7 Prom
5/9 Teacher Appreciation Week
5/17 Spring Activities PM Assembly
IMPORTANT DATES | SHS Class of 2022
5/27 SENIORS LAST DAY @ SHS!
6/1 Senior Awards Night
6/3 Senior Breakfast & Graduation Walkthrough
6/3 Baccalaureate
6/4 Graduation, 1 pm
Interested in purchasing a 2022 Yearbook? Go to www.yearbookforever.com for details!
Counseling Corner
Your School Counselor is assigned to you based on your last name:
Aarin Pinkstaff, A through K
Alyssa Bettendorf, L through Z
Susie Erickson, Intervention Specialist
Justin Engstrom, Care Coordinator
Ondrae Sold, Registrar
Nicole Verzino, Counseling Secretary
Attention Seniors!
May 1st is National Decision Day! Decision Day is an important day for Seniors. It's the day they decide what comes after high school - the first of many big decisions they'll make for their futures. Senior year looks a little different for everyone, so let's take a minute to celebrate that we made it and look ahead at what's coming.
Please complete the Decision Day 2022 Form (click the link) by April 25th. Our staff will be creating a slideshow to share with the school and community on May 2, 2022 so we can all celebrate the Class of 2022 together!
Please contact Ms. Pinkstaff (apinkstaff@scappoose.k12.or.us) with any questions.
Academics:
Forecasting: ALL Forecasting was due April 8th by the end of the day. We will be extending the deadline to April 15th.
College & Career:
PCC Group Tour Interest Survey
PCC is now offering group tours on Mondays. SHS is going to offer a field trip in May or June. Please fill out the survey if you are interested in joining the field trip and we will send you more information.
Oregon Promise Update: GPA Requirement Change - this is exciting news!
Starting with the Class of 2022 (March 1, 2022 - June 30, 2022 graduates), the GPA requirement has been lowered to a cumulative, unweighted 2.0
Interested Class of 2022 students must apply for Oregon Promise by JUNE 1 at 5:00 PM to be considered for the grant
For all students who will receive the Oregon Promise Grant in the 2022-23 academic year, there will be changes to the award calculation and renewal requirements:
The $50 per term co-pay has been removed from the award calculation
The minimum award will increase from $1,000 to $2,000 for full-time, full-year students, and it will increase at the same rate as the maximum award each year
The First-Year Experience will no longer be a requirement to renew the Oregon Promise Grant
Washington County Chamber of Commerce Hiring Expo - The Washington County Chamber is putting on a large Hiring Expo on May 6th at the Wingspan Event Center, at the Fair Complex/Hillsboro Airport MAX stop. We expect to have more than 100 businesses participating and all of them will be there to hire. The first 3 hours will be set aside for high school students and graduating seniors who will be looking for summer jobs, flexible work during school, or starting their careers with entry level jobs. In the afternoon the focus will switch to adult job seekers and college students.
Do you need a transcript? Or a Letter of Recommendation? Make sure you are requesting this stuff through Naviance. (make sure to click on the links for info)
Upcoming Events: (click the underlined links below for more information)
FAFSA/Paying for College
FAFSA/ORSA Applications opened on October 1st!
SCHOLARSHIPS! It’s never too early to get started on scholarships. Check out the Scholarships tab on the SHS Counseling Website-there are A LOT of really good resources listed. The following grant/scholarship opportunities are open to apply to:
Oregon Promise Grant Application (DEADLINE: June 30, 2022)
Resources:
Scappoose Public Library will be hosting a free produce distribution every Wednesday from 10 AM to 12 Pm in the Library Meeting Room. All are welcome!
This time of year can be hard on people. Please know that there are resources for students who are struggling.
Scappoose Counseling Wellness Letter
Lines for Life: 800-273-8255
CCMH Crisis Line: 503-782-4499
National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 800-273-8255
TrevorLifeline (LGBTQIA+ ): 1-866-488-7386
TrevorText: text START to 678-678
Athletic Announcements
The weather has been challenging and unexpected as we have experienced snow, rain, and some sporadic sunshine. Our teams and parents continue to be flexible and prepared to play anywhere the conditions allow in order to compete.
Schedules
Please check out the schedule for the next two weeks:
Track: Our team traveled to Hare Field in Hillsboro on Wednesday for a dual meet that also included Parkrose. It was another successful meet full of personal and season bests.
Our track team travels to McMinnville for the Vic Downs Invitational this afternoon.
Golf: Unfortunately the weather did not permit our NWOC league matches for either team this week. Our boys did play yesterday at the Astoria Country Club for their invitational. Results will be posted next week.
Softball: We defeated a solid LaSalle Prep team on Tuesday to open league play and our game with Hillsboro was rescheduled. We will travel to Milwaukie this afternoon.
Baseball: We split two games at Putnam earlier this week to open league play and hope to win the series by hosting the Kingsmen this afternoon.
Save the Date: Run for Neil - September 10th, 2022
All proceeds are used to promote whole-body wellness for all students in the Scappoose community.
College Bound Student-Athletes:
If you are going to be continuing your career, please let Mr. French or Brenda know so we can help celebrate your decision and plan a Spring Scappoose Signing Day in early May.
Attendance Matters
Attendance really matters! We want your student to be here and on time. So, how many absences are needed for a student to be considered truant?
Exceeding five days absent, either excused and/or unexcused, in a three-month period may be a truancy violation.
Unexcused absences are a child safety issue. Someone should always know where the child is. Oregon state law says an equivalent of four unexcused days in a month may also be a truancy violation.
Days specifically excused by doctor’s notes are excluded from any count. The program is intended to be as flexible as each school wishes. The school staff may take into consideration the student’s school performance when determining necessary intervention.
What happens when a student is sent to truancy?
A truancy officer will visit with the parent or guardian at the student’s home. The officer will evaluate living conditions that could affect attendance and inform parents or guardians of the Oregon Compulsory School Attendance Law 39.010. The officer will give the parent or guardian a compliance notice to sign and return to the school. This initial step often improves student attendance without further contact.
Tardy Policy
Excessive tardies will be turned over to the administration for disciplinary action.
Tardy # 1: three unexcused tardies in any one class in one semester. Result is after school detention.
Tardy # 2: any tardy from any other class in the same semester. Result is after school detention.
Tardy # 3: the next tardy from any class in the same semester. Result is Saturday School.
Unexcused absences will result in In School Suspension.