Estacada HS Newsletter
March 23, 2018
Estacada High School
Forecasting Classes for 2018-19 School Year
Student forecasting is currently underway for the 2018-19 school year. I would encourage you to speak with your student regarding the options that are available. Here is a link to the 2018-19 Curriculum Guide: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1sjuf220c-ufm6vcx5pw0v-mNKyOPzRDE
The school will be using Measure 98 funds to increase the number of sections of automotive classes, manufacturing/welding classes, and reopen the wood shop. Measure 98 funds are required to be utilized for three areas:
Career Technical Education
College-Level Educational Opportunities
Dropout Prevention
More will be shared in the near future regarding the school's use of these funds to increase our student success.
Class of 2018
This schedule of events for graduation has been updated to reflect the recent changes in the school calendar.
Graduation Schedule
Thursday, May 31st
Senior Final Exams Day 1
Friday, June 1
Senior Final Exams Day 2
Last Day for senior students :)
Monday, June 4th - Wednesday, June 6th
No school for seniors
Wednesday, June 6th
6:30pm - Baccalaureate (Estacada First Baptist Church)
Thursday, June 7th
12:30pm - Mandatory Graduation Practice
Followed by - Microphone check for salutatorian and valedictorian
Friday, June 8th
8:30am - 9:30am Senior Breakfast sponsored by the booster club
9:30am - 10:00am Graduation caps and gowns handed out
10:00am - 11:00am Senior Awards Assembly
11:15am - Graduation walk through district buildings (EMS, CRE, CO, RME)
Saturday, June 9th
6:00pm - Graduates meet in EHS main gym
6:45pm - Graduates depart main gym to stadium
7:00pm - Commencement Ceremony
Following the ceremony, all-night grade party sponsored SAFACT. Link to Registration
School Year Extended Due to Snow Days
Link to updated 2017-18 School Calendar
Last week, the school board voted to make-up the days missed from school due to inclement weather. Three snow day-makeups were already on the 2017-18 school calendar and the board chose to use two of those days.
What this means for students is that the final day of school will be Tuesday, June 12th.
Graduating seniors' final day will remain June 1st, please see the Class of 2018 section for more details.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1MmbRQ2wn8ManGjNWWpr9W5T0QsrkTzC3/view?usp=sharing
Estacada H.S. Red Cross Blood Drive
As you may know, there is always a need for blood donations. To learn how you can help, please visit redcrossblood.org .
Expanded Options Program for 2018-19 School Year
College Credit for High School Students
In an effort to increase the number of college credits earned by our high school students. EHS is partnering with Clackamas Community College for an Expanded Options Online program starting next fall. Junior and senior students can take college credit courses while in high school and earn both college and high school credit. There is no cost to the student or family for this program. This program will be funded through Measure 98 (High School Graduation and College and Career Readiness Act) funds.
There will be room for only 20 students in this program so please have your students speak with their counselor ASAP.
For more details including what classes are available, please click on the appropriate link:
English: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gW_GOmhv7-az1hub4nFAS779oHbGpbUSg0of4Zx-m78/edit?usp=sharing
Spanish:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hnb9nYqytInzU1pNM7NQqHzlU48aZQk8eOpKW0uni2Q/edit?usp=sharing
Character of the Month for April - Initiative
Each month we will focus on a trait through our Character Matters program. During homeroom (every Wednesday), students will have discussions regarding these characters and why they are important.
“Don't wait for extraordinary opportunities. Seize common occasions and make them great. Weak people wait for opportunities, strong people make them.'
-Chinese Proverb
Take some time to speak with your student regarding what initiative means in your household and why it's so important.
To date we have addressed the following character traits:
- Respect
- Responsibility
- Empathy
Honor Roll
Jenna Peterson
Caleb Brotnov
Hunter Thornberg
Calvin Dryden
Adin Bartlett
Kira Nestor
Bryten Figgins
Karlye Nakashimada
Michael Swenson
Bart Bennett
Kayden Dodd
Emma Radie
March Assembly
State Testing
How long will the test take?
While these tests are not timed, here is the estimated time it takes for most students to complete each test:
English: 4 hours
Math: 2 hours, 50 minutes
Below is a link to the opt-out form if you do not wish your student to ake the English or math tests: http://www.oregon.gov/ode/educator-resources/assessment/Documents/Opt-Out%20Form%202017-18.pdf
Please submit the opt-out form by April 3rd.
Testing Schedule:
English - April 16 - 20, and April 23 - 27
Math - April 30-May 2