Estacada HS Newsletter
April 12, 2019
Estacada High School
State Testing for Junior Students in English Languge Arts Starting
Next week our junior students will begin to take their state tests for English Language Arts then followed by mathematics in two weeks. State tests are only taken once during a student's high school career. Oregon, along with ten other states, uses the Smarter Balanced Assessment. Students must earn a passing score on each of the three graded subjects in order to fulfill the essential skills graduation requirement.
Reading
Writing
Mathematics
For students who are unable to pass all of these tests, they must show proficiency in these areas through an alternative option such as the SAT, ACT, Advanced Placement, GED (math only), or complete local work samples.
For more information regarding the Smarter Balanced Assessment, click on the link:
Senior Photo
This coming Thursday at 12:30, the official senior photo at the stadium will be taken. Let's hope the weather will cooperate like it did last April.
Pictures can be purchased from mylifetouch.com
Picture Day ID: FO738381T0
Summer School
Estacada High School will once again have summer school at a reduced rate of $20 per class.
Here is a link to the Summer School Flyer which can be found in the office. The last day for registration is the final day of school for students.
Summer School will run in two sessions.
Session 1
June 24 - June 28
July 1 - July 3
Session 2
July 8 - July 11
July 15 - July 18
You can download the flyer here:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B1L1ENGrqmCrUzFwNXJLeEs4LTQxZkExVEJ0OGFYZ3ZVUlZ3/view?usp=sharing
Lockout
Last week our school was placed on Lockout. A lockout occurs when there is a threat located outside of the building. School goes on as normal but students are not allowed to venture outside or move between buildings. The threat was a live down power line on school ground just outside the west end of the building. Ultimately, we ended up without power in the building and students were sent home after an early lunch.
Both students and staff were remarkable during this event. Ultimately we learned a great deal regarding some of the processes that we have not practiced without power and are in the midst of making appropriate changes to our protocols.
National Honor Society
Tuesday, April 9, new members were inducted into the Estacada High School National Honor Society advised by Ruth Patiño.
Congratulations to the following 13 students:
Adin Bartlett
Micah Brotnov
Bryanna DeShirlia
KaeLeah Dodd
Avery Dryden
Jaclyn Husband
Justin Lang
Justin Marynik
Trinity Murin
Alissa Pierce
Tori Purcell
Abigail Turner
Nicole Youngberg
Expanded Options for College Credit
Expanded College Options Online Program Notification
A partnership between Estacada High School and Clackamas Community College
Dear Estacada High School Families,
We are sending you this notice regarding potential opportunities under the Expanded Options Program (EOP). EHS is partnering with Clackamas Community College to offer online college credit courses that will be taken at the high school. Students will earn both college credit and high school credit under this dual credit program. Students will be assigned a supervised class period to complete work.
Eligibility for Participation
You may be permitted to participate if you are an eligible student and apply to Clackamas Community College. An eligible student means a student enrolled in a public school who:
1. Is sixteen years or older at the time of enrollment in a course under the Expanded Options Program.
2. Is in grade 11 or 12 or has not yet completed the required credits for grade 11 or 12, but the district has allowed the student to participate in the program.
3. Has developed an educational learning plan with a school counselor.
4. Has not successfully completed requirements for a high school diploma.
5. Is not a foreign exchange student.
Cost:
The cost of the program will be paid for by the district. This will include tuition, fees, materials, and textbooks. Textbooks will belong to the district and must be returned. This program will be funded by Measure 98 funds also known as the High School Graduation and College and Career Readiness Act. If state funding for Measure 98 is below the level from the previous year, the Expanded Options program may be canceled for the 2019-20 school year.
Available Courses:
Students will have the opportunity to take online courses from an approved list. These courses will not be duplicate classes that are currently offered at Estacada High school. A list can be accessed throught the link at the bottom.
Purpose
The purpose of this program is to:
1. Create a seamless education system for students enrolled in grades 11 and 12 to:
a. Have additional options to continue or complete their education
b. Earn concurrent high school and college credits
c. Gain early entrance into post-secondary education
2. Promote and support existing acceleration college credits programs, and support the development of new programs that are unique to a community’s secondary and postsecondary relationship and resources.
3. Allow eligible students who participate.
4. Provide public funding to the eligible post-secondary institutions for education services to eligible students to offset the cost of tuition, fees, textbooks, equipment and materials for students who participate in the Expanded Options Program.
Graduation and Course Credit
Participating in EOP will not adversely affect your child’s ability to graduate because credit received from successfully completing an eligible post-secondary course may be applied towards high school graduation requirements. If, however, your child does not receive a passing grade in the eligible post-secondary course, your student may not receive credit towards high school graduation. Failure to successfully complete an eligible post-secondary course may affect your child’s ability to remain in or re-enroll in EOP.
Selection
Enrollment in EOP will be limited to 20 students. If qualified applications to EOP exceed space limitations, the district will conduct a weighted lottery to fill slots and will give priority to eligible students in grade 12.
When selecting students, the high school will give priority to at-risk students. The definition of an at-risk student is a student who either qualifies for a free or reduced lunch program and meets state or federal thresholds for poverty that entitles the student for services under provisions of the Every Student Succeeds Act.
Student Notification to District
If you have questions regarding the Expanded Options Program please contact your school counselor or the principal. Families must provide written notice to the school district before May 15th indicating their intent to be considered in the Expanded Options program during the following school year.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/11avbFTMW6oSzCsKSsZfROj28_saWvLySgPQqUeEP5p8/edit?usp=sharing
After School Homework Club
We have the following after-school help for students:
Tuesday 3:30 - 4:30
Math with Ms. Patino
English with Ms. Hall
Any Subject in High School Success Room (Rm. 2)
Wednesday 1:30 - 3:30
Any Subject in High School Success Room (Rm. 2)
Thursday 3:30 - 4:30
Math with Ms. Patino
Science with Mr. Kirchoffer
Any Subject in High School Success Room (Rm. 2)
If a student needs transportation it will be provided but we do need the student to let the office know by 2:30pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays and by 12:30pm on Wednesdays.
Students who do not need school provided transportation home do not need to sign up in the office to attend Homework Club.
Class of 2019
Graduation Schedule
Thursday, May 30, 2019
Senior Final Exams Day 1
Friday, May 31, 2019
Senior Final Exams Day 2
Last Day for senior students :)
Monday, June 3rd - Wednesday, June 5th
No school for seniors
Wednesday, June 5, 2019
6:30pm - Baccalaureate (Estacada First Baptist Church)
Thursday, June 6, 2019
12:30pm - Mandatory Graduation Practice
Followed by - Microphone check for salutatorian and valedictorian
Friday, June 7, 2019
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 8, 2019
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.