Ranger Report
January 19, 2024
Ranger Report
01/19
Hello Ranger Families:
I hope this message finds you well during this wild week of weather and changing school schedules. If you are without water or electricity or experiencing other challenges, I hope things improve soon and know that we are here to continue our support. I am also very proud of our community for prioritizing learning and keeping school going through our virtual school day. Thank you all for your flexibility and patience.
-Go Rangers!
Important Upcoming Dates
Mark Your Calendars
01/20 - Winter Formal
02/02 - Grading day, no school
02/09 - REID Day
02/16 - REID Day
02/19 - President's day, no school
A Focus on academics
The end of the first semester is Thursday, February 1st. We have:
Eight more school days
One more REID day
Please encourage your student to complete all missing work and take advantage of reteaching and retesting opportunities.
How is my child doing? Log into PowerSchool
School Behavior Expectations
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.
- Dances and Social Events
For all school-sponsored “formal” dances, students must have a minimum 80% attendance rate and no suspensions within the last two months.
A Focus on Attendance
Make Every School Day Count: EHS Attendance Rates
December 18th = 62 students below 80% attendance
January 16th = 58 students below 80% attendance
Let’s keep moving in the right direction!
Each week, Toyota and the OSAA will recognize varsity athletes that exhibited an outstanding performance during the previous week. All qualifying students will be in good academic standing, show leadership qualities and serve as role models in their communities.
College Scholarship Opportunities
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)
Potential Inclement Weather
As we progress through the winter months, the potential for school building closures due to inclement weather conditions increases. At Estacada High School, snow does not stop the learning process. Please review our inclement weather plan with your child soon and be prepared to support them in continuing their learning.
Our virtual classrooms - accessed through Canvas - will include procedures for participation by all students. Academic work will be equivalent in effort and rigor to typical classroom work.
Students are expected to attend their classes (during days of synricious learning) by logging into Canvas and following the daily instructions. Teachers will have information about today posted in Canvas by 10:15am.
In addition to participating in your virtual classes/learning, a day like this is an excellent opportunity for students to catch up on any missing assignments.
Buy Your Yearbook
Senior Photos - Don't forget senior photos are due February 1st
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!
Classrooms are Cell Phone Free Zones
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.