Ranger Report

02/09/24

Hello Ranger Families:

I hope all of you are well and your student is settling into the routine of second semester classes. The high school is constantly using data to reevaluate its programs and practices and I wanted to share a few of those changes with you today.

• First, you may have noticed that we removed homeroom and advisory from our bell schedule. This change will add five minutes of instructional time to each of our classes and allow us to maximize the great learning opportunities that we provide for our students.

• Students will use digital data trackers that include goals tracking as well as rounding logs with teachers. This new tracker consolidates and organizes this important information and facilitates our students’ metacognition.

• Report cards are being sent out today. Please remember, although your student may not be showing proficiency yet in all essential learning standards, the learning never stops at EHS and students have opportunities to develop that proficiency next semester and into future years.

• Our National Honor Society is sponsoring after school tutoring sessions to help students achieve proficiency. Next week, tutoring will be available after school in the library on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday.

-Go Rangers!

Steven Christiansen - What is your favorite part of your job? "Meeting students"

What is a little known fact about you? "I only read one book per author. There's just too many good authors out there to spend time reading more than one book by the same author. Most authors also have one really good book in them."

Lauren Holst - What (or who) inspired you to become a school counselor? "Working with students and families in various capacities as a classroom teacher."

What is your favorite part of your job? "Helping empower students to believe in themselves and their powe3r to grow and succeed."

Mark Your Calendars

02/16 - REID Day

02/19 - President's day, no school

03/01 - REID Day

03/08 - REID Day

03/15 - REID Day

03/22 - Grading Day, no school

03/25 - 03/29 - Spring Break

Please partner with us to ensure that your child is proficient in all essential learning standards. EHS teachers and counselors are working actively to reteach challenging concepts, reach out to families and create action plans for students who have not yet shown proficiency. We can do this!

How is my child doing? Log into PowerSchool

Use the valuable links below to understand how proficiency based numerical scores are converted into final semester letter grades.

High School Report card for Parents

Spanish Copy of High School Report card for Parents

Top 10 tips for understanding your child's Report card-High-English

Spanish Version - Top 10 tips for understanding your child's Report card-High

Safety is Estacada High School’s first priority. For students to be able to learn, they must first feel safe. At Estacada High School, we implement a robust, consistent, and caring behavior management system designed to help students access their education. From attendance matters to challenges with drugs and alcohol to bullying issues, we are here to support all students. Below, please review our school behavior expectations and the related accountability measures for violating those expectations. To promote clarity and consistency, each week I will highlight one aspect of that system within the Ranger Report. Thank you for your help in partnering with the high school to promote a safe and inclusive learning environment.

• Property Misuse/Vandalism - Student misuses, damages , or vandalizes property. Student plans or participates in an activity that results in the destruction of property or purposefully impairs the usefulness of property.

-This will lead to Out-of-School Suspension, student to cover cost of repair/replacement, potential Law Enforcement involvement

"Seniors, it's time to purchase your ticket for the SAFACT graduation Party. Get whisked away to a top secret location for an epic all night party after graduation. All food and activities included with your ticket, guaranteed prizes for every attendee. The event is a safe, drug and alcohol free chaperone event. Visit estacadasafact.square.site for more information and to purchase your ticket. Cost is $60 a person and increases to $75 after April 15th so hurry and claim your's now. Scholarships available, email for information on applying.

Don't forget any student who helps with the SAFACT concession stand or other fundraisers qualifies for a special big ticket prize at the event. Email them to volunteer at estacadasafact@gmail.com"

We are offering the free, optional PreACT to all interested 10th grade students at EHS on March 20, 2024 from 8:00-11:15/30. Sign-up through this Google Form or by emailing* student first and last name to Mrs. Holst at holstl@estacada.k12.or.us. The deadline for signing-up is February 21, 2024. *If you choose to email, make sure you receive a confirmation email from Mrs. Holst by February 21st to verify your email was received.

What is the PreACT?

Here is a description from the ACT website “Anchored on the ACT college and career readiness standards, PreACT assessments help educators, students, and parents, identify areas of academic strength and opportunity. Students may opt to have their information shared with colleges and scholarship agencies when they take PreACT 8/9, PreACT, or PreACT Secure, providing potential greater opportunities for recruitment and scholarship awards.”

Please contact Lauren Holst at (503) 630-8515 ext. 2808 or holstl@estacada.k12.or.us if you have any questions.

PreACT Sign-Up

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Estimados alumnos de 10º grado y padres/tutores,

Estamos ofreciendo sin costo el PreACT opcional a todos los estudiantes interesados del 10º grado en EHS el 20 de marzo de 2024 de 8:00-11:15/30. Inscríbete a través de este Formulario de Google o enviando un correo electrónico* con el nombre y apellidos del alumno a la Sra. Holst en holstl@estacada.k12.or.us. La fecha final para apuntarse es el 21 de febrero de 2024. *Si eliges el correo electrónico, asegúrate de recibir un correo de confirmación de la Sra. Holst antes del 21 de febrero para verificar que se ha recibido tu correo electrónico.

¿Qué es el PreACT?

Aquí tiene una descripción de la página web del ACT “Basadas en los estándares de preparación universitaria y profesional del ACT, las evaluaciones PreACT ayudan a educadores, estudiantes y padres a identificar áreas de fortaleza y oportunidades académicas. Los estudiantes pueden optar por que su información se comparta con universidades y agencias de becas cuando realicen PreACT 8/9, PreACT o PreACT Secure, lo que ofrece mayores oportunidades potenciales de reclutamiento y becas."

Póngase en contacto con Lauren Holst en (503) 630-8515 ext. 2808 o holstl@estacada.k12.or.us si tienen alguna pregunta.

PreACT Sign-Up

Open Oct 1- March 1st- Oregon Promise Grant

Open Nov 1 - March 1st- OSAC

Open Dec 1- March 1st- Ford Family Scholars Program 130 renewable scholarships up to $40,000 for Oregon Residents (Need-Based)

Open Dec 1- Horatio Alger National Scholarship (For Seniors Need-Based)

Open Dec 1- March 15- Horatio Alger Scholarship State Scholarship 8 scholarships at $10,000 each (For Juniors)

January 4th- GE Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program

January 5th- Pride Foundation Scholarship (Supports LGBTQ+ students)

January 9th- APIA Scholarship Program (Asian or Pacific Islander)

January 10th Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship (Must be a minority)

January 12th- John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Essay Contest

January 28th- Latino Scholarship Program (Latino Students)

January 31st- Union Plus Scholarship (For dependent children of Union members)

January 31st-The National Eagle Scout Association (For Eagle Scouts)

Class of 2024,

If you haven't ordered your cap and gown yet please do so by March 1st.

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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.