Demo Family Memo

Families,

Its been another great week at The School of the Champions!!! Fall Sports are "rolling" and our students are engaged in the learning. Please make sure you review the information below. Site Council, Site Council, Site Council!!! Looking for more representation in our Site Council (please read below).

Have a great weekend!

Drake

Dear Families,

We are recruiting for our Site Council at Jefferson. What is Site Council?

Site Council is a group of administrators, teachers, and parents that identify ways to support the school community. By providing leadership, direction and support, we define school priorities and implement ways to improve them. At its core, Site Council is about tailoring the Jefferson HS experience to the specific needs of our students and our community.

What do you do in Site Council?

We review data, trends, and the things we hear from our community to ensure we design and implement programs that best serve the needs of our students and community.

We’re mandated by the state to:

1. Develop plans to improve the professional growth of the school's staff;
2. Improve the schools instructional program;
3. Develop and coordinate plans for the implementation of programs under this chapter at the school; and
4. Administer grants-in-aid for the professional development of teachers and classified district employees.

That means we have a say in choosing the methods and programs we use to teach the students. We’re able to determine the types of programs we offer the school community. And, we’re able to direct the ways and manner of our staff’s professional development.

If you have ideas about issues you’d like the school to address, Site Council is the place to voice your opinion. If you’d like input on programs and curriculum at Jefferson HS, come to Site Council meetings and have your voice heard. If you’d like to have a say about the kinds of professional development opportunities you’d like our teachers to have, express it at Site Council.

How can I help?

We’re looking for new members for Jefferson's 2024-2025 Site Council. If you are interested in having a say about the direction and priorities of Jefferson HS, consider joining Site Council or coming to our monthly hour-long meetings on the second Monday of each month.

If you’d like to join, please email Principal Drake Shelton at dshelton@pps.net. Join Site Council now to have your voice heard!

We will begin our first Site Council Meeting 10/14/24

Time: TBD (I would first like to work with the parents who reach-out, so we can determine best time for all)

• Phone policy

• All Teachers deliver these slides to all classes on the first day of school and review quarterly

• Students keep their phones put away during class time

• In their backpack or their pockets is fine

• This also includes when they get a pass out of class, are in the hallway, or bathroom DURING CLASS TIME

• If students have their phone out in class, teachers give them a warning

• If they have it out again, teachers hand them a “sleeping bag”

• The phone goes in the bag, unsealed, and stays on the center of the table so that students and teachers can see it

• Students get it back at the end of the period

• If students refuse to put their phones in the sleeping bag or take their phones out of the bag, teachers dial 0 and a CSA or admin will come escort them to the office.

• Students leave their phones in the office until the end of the day

• Teacher enters referral and students will go on the ladder

• Families get a phone call

• Some students might be put on a phone check in plan depending on how frequently they are brought to the office for refusing the “sleeping bag”

Dear High School Students,

The Portland Public Schools Board of Directors is considering a draft personal electronic device policy. The draft policy would require students to have their personal electronic devices off and away during the school day.

The Board of Directors would like to hear your thoughts regarding current policies at your school. Your feedback will inform how the Board drafts and finalizes its personal electronic device policy.

Click here to take the survey!

We appreciate your feedback and insights.

Please contact research@pps.net if you have any questions about the survey.

Thank you!

• Students are only allowed to consume food in the cafeteria

• If a student is eating in class, the teacher should write a referral

• If a student brings food to your class they need to put it in their bag or take it to the main office.

• We will put their name on it, and they can pick it up at the end of the day

• Students bringing food into the building within 30 minutes of lunch ending, will be directed to the cafeteria

Dear Jefferson Families & Community,

The Jefferson High School redesign is moving full steam ahead! Please join us for the next Jefferson Community Design Workshop on Wednesday, September 25th, from 5pm-8pm in the Jefferson Cafeteria. Be there to be heard!

Come and see how the design is evolving and connect with the Design Team through conversation and interactive activities.

Monday

• A Day

Tuesday

• B Day

Wednesday

• A Day-FLEX

Thursday

• B Day- FLEX

Friday

• All 8 Classes

Before school, during lunch, and after school is a great time for students to stop by for a quick check-in with their counselor. All other times we are asking that students fill out a Google Form to request an appointment. We will do our best to respond to student needs within a few days. If students are in crisis, they do not need to follow these steps–they can just come directly to Student Services. See below for our direct links!

We’ve been connecting with students who need credit recovery to enroll them in Evening Scholars. Registration is currently open for the fall term, which begins on September 30th. Classes are in the evening from 5-8pm, at various locations throughout the district. Please encourage students to reach out if they think they need to make up past credits.

The last day for students to request a schedule change was Friday 9/13. Except in extenuating circumstances, students who drop/change a class will now see a WX or WF (withdraw/withdraw fail) on their transcript.

If your student received high school credit in 8th grade, and they do not want it reflected on their transcript, they need to file a request to have it removed before the end of 1st semester of their Freshman year. Please reach out to your counselor asap if this applies to you.

iMentor Success Navigator: Empowering Youth Through Mentorship

We’re proud to announce the launch of iUrban Teen's iMentor Program on the Jefferson High School campus! iUrban Teen's Mentorship Program offers free, after-school academic tutoring in math and writing, paired with leadership development to nurture student voice, self-advocacy, and empowerment. Through interactive, hands-on sessions with a team of young adult mentors, students are immersed in a vibrant, supportive environment that fosters both personal growth and academic achievement.

iUrban Teen – Mentoring the Next Generation of Leaders!

Follow us at https://iurbanteen.org/ or on Social Media to stay connected:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/iurbanteenpdx

https://www.instagram.com/iurbanteen/

https://www.tiktok.com/@iurban.teen

Attention Juniors: The PSAT (Practice SAT Exam) will be offered at Jefferson during school hours on Wednesday, October 16.
The PSAT helps students be prepared for the real SAT exam, which all juniors will take in the spring.
The cost of the PSAT is $18 per student. Payment can be made through SchoolPay: https://pps.schoolpay.com/link/JeffersonPSAT
Financial assistance is available. Please email our school testing coordinator Olive Altieri oaltieri@pps.net to have the PSAT fee waived for your student.

It is a great time to become a DEMO! We are currently accepting athletic participation registration for the following Fall Sports: Cross Country, Volleyball, Football, and Soccer. Please go to FamilyID.com and create an account and sign up to participate. Jefferson High School FamilyID or type in www.familyid.com/organizations/jefferson-high-school-portland

Student-athletes must complete registration, have a valid physical on file, and be cleared by the Jefferson Athletic Office in order to participate in Spring Sports.

Cross Country Coach: Thaddeus Knight - tknight@pps.net

Volleyball Coach: Matalasi Laban - malaban@pps.net

Football Coach: Anthony Stoudamire - astoudam@pps.net

W. Soccer Coach: Laura Rindfusz - lrindfusz@pps.net

M. Soccer Coach: Matt Scholer - mscholer@pps.net

Cheer Coach: Martiesha Lambert - mlambert@pps.net

ADMISSION: The PIL will be charging admission in the following sports across the district. Football, Volleyball, and Boys and Girls Basketball. You can purchase tickets at the door or can pre-purchase online prior to the event.

Jefferson HS - Buy Tickets Online

PIL Single Game Ticket Prices -

• Adults - $7.00

• Students/Senior Citizens - $5.00

• Elementary students - Free

Name: Eleazar Gomez Pascual

Grade: 12th

Sport: Football

Favorite pregame meal?

My favorite meal before a game is a bunch of fruit. A good sandwich and water with any electrolytes or just water.

How long have you been playing this sport?

I’ve been playing football since my freshman year.

What famous athlete inspires you as an athlete?

I don’t really look up to any famous athletes in an inspiring way. Someone who does inspire me with their work ethic, dedication and their kindness is my mom.

Best moment of the season so far?

The best moment for me so far is being named a Captain at the jamboree and During the first game, forcing a fumble and getting a big hit causing a safety.

Best part about being a DEMO?

The best part of being a DEMO is the brotherhood you can build. We are a small school and our sports program isn’t that big with numbers, but the bond we build together takes it all away.

Volleyball 3:45 PM - 5:45 PM Gym

Soccer 3:45 PM - 5:45 PM Field

Football 3:45 PM - 7:00 PM Field

Cross Country 3:45 PM - 5:45 PM Track

Out of Season Sports Workouts

All TEAM SPORTS - Closed Period 8/19- 9/29

Just a reminder Optional conditioning is the only activity allowed between out of season coaches and students from their high school.

no sport specific activities permitted

no open facilities allowed

Upcoming Events: 9/23/24 - 9/28/24

September 23rd

• M. Soccer @ Benson @ Lents Park 4:15 PM ER 2:30 BL 2:45

• W. Soccer vs Benson @ Delta Park Strasser 4:15 PM ER 3:00 BL 3:15

September 24th

• JV/JV2 Volleyball @ Franklin 4:30 PM ER 3:15 BL 3:30

• VAR Volleyball; @ Franklin 6:00 PM ER 3:15 BL 3:30

September 25th

• M. Soccer vs Cleveland Delta 3 4:15 PM ER 3:00 BL 3:15

• W. Soccer @ Cleveland Woodstock Park 4:15 PM ER 2:30 BL 2:45

September 26th

• JV Football vs McDaniel 4:00 PM ER 2:45 pm

• JV2 Volleyball @ Grant 4:30 PM ER 3:15 BL 3:30

• VAR Volleyball@ Grant 6:00 PM ER 3:15 BL 3:30

September 27th

• Varsity Football @ McDaniel 7:00 PM BL 4:30pm

September 28th

• VAR Volleyball@ McDaniel 9:00 AM BL 6:45 PM

• JV Volleyball @ Roosevelt 9:00 AM BL 6:45 PM

Academic Eligibility

Academic requirements are as follows and students who fail to meet any of these requirements are not eligible to participate in sports. 1) student must have passed five classes the previous semester; 2) student must be enrolled and be passing five classes in the current semester; 3) student must be making satisfactory progress toward graduation by earning the minimum number of credits: 4.5 credits by the start of 10th grade, 10 credits by the start of 11th grade, 17 credits by the start of 12th grade. In addition, students must have earned the following GPA the previous quarter: 2.0 with no F's or 2.5 with one F. Students who do not meet this requirement may register and participate but will be placed on academic probation for the current quarter and must attend study sessions.

Attendance Process and Expectations

Attendance Process:

1) Attendance reports are sent at 2:30pm to all coaches.

2) Coaches will share with players their attendance.

3) Coaches will follow attendance policy (policy below).

4) If a student questions the validity of the attendance - The Coach will contact the AD.

5) The AD will then investigate and make a determination.

6) The AD will share with the Coach the determination.

*It is expected that the player or other players will not reach out to the teacher of record about the attendance concern after a determination has been made.

Attendance/Athletic Eligibility

A Student/Athlete must attend school for the entire day of that practice/game day.

Day of:

1 or more Unexcused classes: LAT, CUT, or ABSENT - Student/Athlete will not be allowed to participate that day.

>2 Excused classes - Student/Athlete will not be allowed to participate that day and will be directed to the Athletic Director.

Prearranged Absences will be addressed on a case by case basis.

How to Excuse an Absence

As a parent or guardian, you have several options to excuse your student's attendance:

• Call 503-916-5180 Option 2 (please leave a message if it goes to voicemail); The office checks voicemail for the last time at 3:30 daily

• Email JeffersonAttend@pps.net

• Send a note with your student

• An absence may be excused if the absence is caused by:

(A) The pupil’s sickness, including the mental or behavioral health of the pupil;

(B) The sickness of some member of the pupil’s family

(C) An emergency

(D) Pre Arranged Appointment

• If you student has a medical appointment, have reception print them out an attendance note

• Excuse all day absences on ParentVue

As a student:

• Check your attendance in StudentVue often during the day, if you believe your attendance is incorrect, check with your classroom teachers first and have them email the office if you need a correction.

• If you are going to an appointment, have the desk reception folks at the appointment print you out an attendance note and turn it into the office.

• Ask your parent/guardian to call the office and leave a message to excuse qualifying absences

• Students may not excuse their own attendance, even if the student is 18 years old

Jefferson High School Spectator Expectations: It is of the utmost importance that we conduct with the highest level of Sportsmanship towards visiting schools, athletes, fans, and officials. The PIL is seeking to provide the best experience possible for everyone that attends our Athletic Contests. What makes these events fun and enriches those participating is when all of us do our part regardless of the outcome. Should any concerns arise, please seek out event workers, administration, or security personnel to help resolve any concerns. We appreciate your support in advance when attending Athletic Events.

OSAA Expectations -

All cheers, comments and actions shall be in direct support of one’s team. No cheers, comments or actions shall be directed at one’s opponent or at contest officials. Some examples of unacceptable conduct include but are not limited to disrespecting players by name, number or position; negative cheers or chants; throwing objects on the playing surface; use of derogatory or racially explicit language; discriminatory harassment or conduct that creates a hostile environment that is disruptive to the educational environment.

Looking forward to seeing you in the stands this year.

Demos I Say!