ECHS December 2024 Newsletter

Students, on behalf of the staff we wish you all the best of luck on finals next week. We know you will all do very well.

December and the end of the calendar year is typically a time for reflection. As you reflect on your accomplishments I hope you all consider your journey so far this year. For our first-term students, you have successfully transitioned to the adult world of college. For our seniors, you have spent the first term finalizing your post-high school goals and in six short months, you will be graduating from high school. You all have much to be proud of. I hope you all enjoy a restful Winter Break, and take some time to celebrate your hard work and achievements. Looking back on this past year, I feel incredibly proud to work with such a dedicated group of students, supportive families, and staff.

With appreciation

Michael Crandall

Principal, Early College High School

Please see the ECHS Resources and Wellness Corner Included are resources you can access over Winter Break.

Students and parents, please note that PCC has now moved Winter Term tuition from student accounts to the ECHS account.

Any remaining balance showing on your mypcc account is either for items that you charged to your account, like a parking pass, or course fees for those of you approved to take more than 16 credits.

If you have a balance on your account, please make sure to pay those fees ASAP to avoid a hold on your account from PCC.

Please check in with our office or your counselor if you have any questions about balances on your account.

At this time of year classes can be impacted by weather-related closures. Below is information about PCC's inclement weather guidelines and how PCC communicates any weather-related delays or closures.

• Campus closures or delays are determined by PCC, not your home high school or district. It is possible that PCC and your school district have different announcements and, if that is the case, you should follow the PCC announcement to determine if classes are canceled or delayed.

• PCC will announce delays or closures to local media, they will post information on the PCC website, and they will email students. They will also send flash alerts to the phones of any students who have signed up for that service. If you are interested, you can sign up here: https://www.pcc.edu/about/announcements/closure-information.html

• Delays or closures can sometimes only impact in-person classes with hybrid or online class sessions continuing as scheduled. In their announcement, PCC will include whether online/hybrid classes remain scheduled or are canceled.

• We recommend that students check their PCC email and their D2L class pages for messages from professors about assignments, tests and/or make-up work expectations in the event of a delay or a closure.

• We recognize that some students’ commutes can be difficult during inclement weather. If classes are in session and it is unsafe for travel from your location, students should email their professor and let them know about your situation and that you cannot travel.

This link will take you to the PCC webpage with detailed information about weather-related closures at PCC.

The College and 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 will be hosting a FAFSA or ORSAA Completion Workshop in December.

• December 18 @ Rock Creek, 5:00 - 6:30 PM
• December 19 @ Sylvania, 5:00 - 6:30 PM

Please pre-register by December 17 for either event to ensure your spot. Due to computer and space limitations, we are asking that only the student and one parent attend this event. Completing the FAFSA works best when the process is started by the student. More information will be sent to students/parents once registered for the event.

Unsure if you need to complete either the FAFSA or ORSAA? Please complete this short quiz. Students/parents only complete one.

Students will need to create an FSA ID to access FAFSA. It is best to start this process one week before this workshop.

This document provides information on which parent's information will be needed for the FAFSA/ORSAA. Based on this information, one or both parents will need to create an FSA ID. It is best to start this one week before this workshop.

• Finals start Monday, December 9th
  
• Fall Finals and the term ends on Saturday, December 14th
  
• PCC Winter Break Begins Monday, December 16th
• Fall Term Grades are posted on MyPCC on Tuesday, December 17th.

Students, please note: your final exam dates and times are not always the same day and time as your regularly scheduled class meeting time. Please check your syllabus for the correct date and time of your Fall Term Final.

If you need support with food or resources over Winter Break, please reach out to our social worker, Julia Lightsey @ julia_lightsey@beaverton.k12.or.us prior to the beginning of break.

Senior Students and Parents:

As you know you will receive your diploma from your cross-enrolled high school and your Commencement Ceremony will take place at that school. Please check your cross-enrolled high school website and, for those of you in BSD, Canvas pages for more info.

ECHS will host a graduation Celebration on

Thursday, June 12th, 7:00pm

Location: Mountainside High School

The ECHS graduation celebration will include many of the aspects of a traditional commencement ceremony. Student speakers, awards, cap and gowns, walking across the stage, etc. will all be included. We hope you all attend.

We have created an ECHS Graduation Website that we will update each month. Please click here to find out more information: https://secure.smore.com/n/743w2

Home High School Graduation Information:

For those of you planning on participating in your home or cross-enrolled high school graduation ceremony, please make sure that you regularly check their websites and your school district email for updated information and details.

OSAA Athletics and Activities

Reminder:

Each new PCC term that you are participating in an OSAA sport or event you are required to fill out an OSAA Eligibility Form. These forms are located on our website under Activities > Athletics. Once you have completed the form and have a parent/guardian signature, please email it to ECHS-Communications@beaverton.k12.or.us Athletes, please remember that our office needs at least 24 hours to process your paperwork. Do not jeopardize your eligibility by waiting until the last minute to submit your form.

Direct link to form:

As 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 require families to complete the Federal Free/Reduced form. Families will complete the Student Fee Waiver Form, linked below, to qualify for textbooks, Tri-Met passes etc.

This form only needs to be submitted once per year unless there is a change of circumstances that impacts eligibility.

Student Fee Waiver Form (English)

Student Fee Waiver Form (Spanish)

Additional languages can be found on the district website at the bottom of the following page: https://www.beaverton.k12.or.us/departments/information-technology/enrolling-your-child/enrollment-forms

After a parent/guardian has completed this form, it can be emailed to ECHS-Communications@beaverton.k12.or.us or students can bring any completed forms to the New Student Orientation. BSD parents can also complete and submit this form through their ParentVUE Enrollment Verification Process.