Hello Ranger Families:

We are now half way through our first semester and our teachers’ grade books are filling up with evidence of student learning. At Estacada High School, we are committed to using a standards based grading system for each of our classes and I wanted to give you a brief overview of how that grading system works. Grades are recorded on a 0-4 scale rather than using traditional letter grades. A score of “3” is considered proficient, while any score under a “3” is not proficient and, therefore, not passing. Each class has several Essential Learning Standards (ELS) associated with that class and each ELS must show proficiency for students to pass the class. As we get closer to the end of the semester, those scores are converted to letter grades based upon the mathematical mode of all Essential Learning Standards.

As we get deeper into the semester, some students may have a difficult time keeping up and some students may feel so far behind that they stop trying. My message to everyone this week is this: We have time to make corrections, time to make a plan and time to reach proficiency in all classes before the end of the semester. To facilitate this plan, please join us for school conferences on November 20th or 21st (more details to come) as well as review your student’s bi-weekly progress report (these will be sent out via Parent Square starting on November 7th). As well, I encourage all families to log into Parent Square to review what assignments your students are missing and develop a plan now to complete that work. Please know that the PowerSchool mobile app. is not accurate and should not be used. As always, please reach out to me, the school counselor or teachers for help and guidance at any time.

-Go Rangers!

Mark Your Calendars

10/27 - 28 - Haunted Auditorium

11/10 - Veterans Day, no school

11/17 - Grading day, no school

11/20 - School conferences

11/21 - School conferences

11/22 - 24 Thanksgiving Break

11/30 - Fall Vision and Hearing Screening

From the Oregon Department of Education in response to the Israeli-Hamas War:

It's likely students have been following these events, overheard conversations, and will continue to see images on social media. They will most likely be curious about the cause and impacts this war may have both globally and locally. To help students better understand this event and to place it in a broader context, we've gathered history/social science, mental health, and social and emotional learning resources to support teachers and families in assisting students.

It is also important to recognize that the adults in student's lives, including teachers, may also experience a range of emotions from the unfolding news reports and information shared by friends and family in the region. Please take care of yourself and seek support as needed.

RAIN: Dealing with Uncomfortable Emotions:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/19zTndtEiBgv-b9N_uWbMweN6Ar7kYGU_YvInrCq9Llk/edit?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery

https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/ORED/bulletins/3748557

REID Day attendance at EHS for September 29th was 57/195. Meaning 29% of our students who were invited to REID day attended REID day.

REID day is held most Fridays at EHS as a re-teaching opportunity for students who need more time to learn a concept or to accelerate deeper student learning with enrichment activities. Students are invited directly by their teachers for a specific purpose. Please, although this learning opportunity is optional, if your student is invited to REID day, make a point to attend REID day.

SENIOR PHOTOS are due February 1. They can be sent via email to Jordan Collins at collinsj@estacada.k12.or.us. All photos must be high quality and in portrait format. On the retake picture day, all seniors will take a Tux or Drape photo in case they do not submit a senior photo!

Annual Notice for Oregon’s Statewide Summative Assessments in English Language Arts and Mathematics

Aviso anual para evaluaciones sumativas estatales de Oregón en Artes del Lenguaje Inglés y Matemáticas

Life is full of distractions that keep us from performing our best.

Our expectation is that classrooms are cell phone free zones.

The classroom is a space for learning and engagement in preparation for a student’s next step in life. Join us in fostering this commitment to learning by:

• Talking with your student about their cell phone use in school.

• Be prepared to set limits and to collaborate with school staff in making learning a priority.