ECHS September 2024 Newsletter

I hope you had a relaxing and enjoyable summer break. To our new students and families Welcome to Early College! And to our returning families and students, Welcome Back! We are thrilled to welcome our seniors back on campus next week for your Senior Day on September 12th and very excited to welcome our new students on the 18th for our New Student Orientation. Details for both events can be found it the newsletter below.

As both our new and returning students look ahead to classes and events to start the year at ECHS and PCC, I hope you will remember that you are part of a unique and rare opportunity—one that allows you to get a head start on your college education while still in high school. This program is designed to expand your opportunities and prepare you for the future in ways that few students experience. Please remember that every day is a chance to learn something new, to challenge yourself, and to take one step closer to your dreams. Also, please remember that you are not alone on this journey. Your instructors, counselors, and the entire ECHS program staff are here to support you. If you have questions, need help, or just want to talk about your goals, don’t hesitate to reach out to your counselor, they are here to support you.

The newsletter below contains important information for our Juniors and Seniors on upcoming required events and important start of the year information. New students, please know that we will be reviewing many of these items in greater detail during your Orientation and your first CG class.

Thank you everyone and we look forward to seeing you all on Senior Day and New Student Orientation, and as I already mentioned, please reach out to your counselor if you have any questions or need any support.

Sincerely,

Michael Crandall

New Student Orientation is a mandatory meeting for all incoming ECHS students, and it will ensure a successful transition from high school to college for our new students.

Rock Creek Students 9am-11:00am, Building 3, Room 114

Sylvania Students 1:00-3:00pm, ST Building, Room 108

Parents, this meeting is only for students. We will be publishing details about a Parent Information Session shortly.

Please contact echs-communications@beaverton.k12.or.us if you have any questions.

As we discussed in the past, students who meet the qualifications for Student Fee Waivers receive the following benefits:

-Textbooks provided for courses

-Tri-Met Passes for Transportation to and from school

-Meals at either Rock Creek or Sylvania

This year BSD, TTSD, and SHSD no longer required families to complete the Federal Free/Reduced form and families will complete Student Fee Waiver Form, linked below, to qualify for textbooks, Tri-Met passes etc.

Student Fee Waiver Form (English)

Student Fee Waiver Form (Spanish)

Additional languages can be found at the bottom of this district page

After a parent/guardian has completed this form, they can email it to echs-communications@beaverton.k12.or.us. Students can also bring any completed forms to New Student Orientation. BSD parents can also complete and submit this form through their ParentVUE Enrollment Verification Process.

Seniors as a reminder the 2024 Senior Day Meeting is scheduled for: Thursday, Sept 12th from 9:00am-1:00pm at PCC Rock Creek Event Center (Building 9, Room 122A)

This is a mandatory meeting for all 2024-25 seniors, and student attendance is required.

During Senior Day our staff will outline all the necessary information for a successful senior year and a post-graduation transition.This event features alumni guest speakers, college admissions experts and financial aid consultants.

Again, all seniors must attend this meeting . Please mark your calendars

PCC will require parking permits for on-campus parking starting the second week of Fall Term (Sept 30th).

• Hourly and daily permits can be purchased at campus pay stations near each parking area.

• Term permits can be purchased through your MyPCC account and more information can be found here: https://www.pcc.edu/transportation/permits/student/

ECHS will host a photo event at PCC Rock Creek and Sylvania on September 20th, from 11:00-3:00 on each campus. Room Locations are:

• Rock Creek: Building 2, Room 258
• Sylvania: TCB Building, Room 213

During this event Dorian Studios will be on hand to take photos and produce ECHS ID Cards. The ID cards will:

• include our school name and the cross enrolled high school name.
• The cards can be used to receive the usual benefits student ID cards provide at home high schools including access to after school activities like sporting events at your home high school.

Parents can also purchase student photo packages for this event and order forms will be distributed to students during Senior Day and New Student Orientation.

We recommend that students receive an ECHS ID card at this event if they do not already have a home high school card.

Each year ECHS students have the opportunity to also receive a PCC ID and we will have more information on how to obtain those during the New Student Orientation.

As you know ECHS does not cover tuition for any classes during the Summer Term. From time-to-time some students choose to take a class over the summer and pay the tuition and fees on their own.

If you took a class at PCC over the summer please know that those grades and credits are not reported to ECHS and are not automatically added to your High School Transcript.

If you would like those credits and grades added to your high school transcript, after you have completed the course and your grades are posted, please email our program secretary, Amy Frewing, amy_frewing@beaverton.k12.or.us and include your name, PCC G# and the course information.

Students attending courses at PCC will need a laptop to be successful. Students can use their own personal laptops while attending PCC if that is preferred. But, please know that it is not necessary for any family to purchase a laptop prior to Fall classes; BSD/ECHS provides a chromebook for any student who would like one.

Juniors: For students joining ECHS from a private school or from TTSD or SHSD we will have an opportunity to check out Chromebooks during your New Student Orientation.

Seniors: If you need a chromebook, there will be an opportunity to check out out during Senior Day.

Any family who has not checked out a Chromebook in the past will need to complete this form and bring it to check-out Google Apps permission Form .

All families are encouraged to consider this program Damage Loss Protection Plan (optional but highly encouraged).

ECHS covers the costs of tuition and fees for our students up to 16 credits. Students and families are responsible for any tuition and associated fees above 16 credits.

PCC will move tuition and fees from student accounts to the ECHS's account shortly. Once the tuition is cleared, anything left showing on your account would be any additional fees or charges that ECHS does not cover, like a parking pass, parking ticket, or additional credits beyond 16.

ECHS has limited access to student account information, so if there are any questions about charges on your account please first contact the PCC Business Office (971.722.8888 option3) or student.accounts@pcc.edu.

Below is information about ordering textbooks for your fall term classes. Please keep in mind the following:

• There is a different process for students who qualify for fee waivers (previously Free/reduced lunch) and those who do not.
• For those students who already qualify for fee waivers,
• ECHS pays for your textbooks and there are instructions below for ordering.
• Not sure if you qualify...see our entry in this newsletter on how to submit a Fee Waiver Application.

• For those who do not qualify for a Fee Waiver, there are instructions below on ordering books PCC Bookstore is now open for Fall Term
• The Bookstore is the most expensive option for buying textbooks and alternative options are included in the instructions below
• We recommend that you have your textbooks by the first day of classes,
• Do not remove any shrink wrap or packaging until you have attended your first class meeting in case you need to return any items.

Students and parents,

If you are new to ECHS and PCC and you/your student has an IEP or a 504, you must sign up for accommodations before the start of classes this Fall. The signup process must be completed by the student, but parents can help and assist throughout the process. To sign up for Accommodations, go to https://www.pcc.edu/disability/students/ and click "get started/Student application."

If you are a returning student who qualified for accommodations last year, you need to request accommodations for your classes this term. Go to: https://www.pcc.edu/disability/students/ and click "Login to Accommodations System"

Have questions or need help? For support from PCC staff, please visit https://www.pcc.edu/disability/contact/ . This page also contains a link to a Zoom Call with a representative at the Disability Services Office (Monday - Thursday, ,10am - 2pm) who will be happy to assist you. For ECHS support, those of you with an IEP should contact ECHS Special Ed Staff, Sam Adler@ samuel_adler@beaverton.k12.or.us. And for those of you with a 504 should contact your ECHS Counselor.

The College & Career Newsletter has information that seniors and juniors need to know as they prepare for post-high school options, including:

• College Application Information

• College Workshop Events

• College Preview Days

• Scholarships & more…

ECHS students have many resources through both PCC and ECHS. Please reach out to our ECHS Social Worker, Julia Lightsey at julia_lightsey@beaverton.k12.or.us with any questions.

Click here for the link to the Resources and Wellness Corner. Learn about food, clothing and mental health resources.