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Ashland High School
201 S. Mountain Ave
Ashland OR 97520
Ashland.k12.or.us/AHS
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Parent Newsletter
October
2014
Dear AHS Families, With the release of the state report card on Thursday, I’m pleased to report that once again, AHS scored among the top high schools in the state. Our reading, writing, and math scores all went up and we performed better than our comparison schools in all measures such as SAT, Graduation, College Enrollment, and 9th Graders on track to graduate. Based on actual student performance, AHS should have earned rankings of “Level 4” and “Above Average,” in the top third of comparison schools.
Why then did the state of Oregon publish a Level 3-Below Average rating? The answer lies in a technicality. Federal guidelines drop schools an entire level if they do not meet participation targets. Overall, the percentage of students tested, met standards, but for one subcategory, AHS did not meet the standard by less than 1%. The rating listed on the public report card does NOT reflect the performance of our students and our school. The good news about this system is that since this year we’re ranked artificially low, we’ll likely show a lot of growth and receive significantly higher ratings next year!
Next year, the state report card will include student performance on the new Smarter Balanced Assessments (SBA) that juniors will take in May of 2014. The new SBA tests the federal Common Core standards in English and Math. It raises the bar for student achievement and requires critical thinking skills. Instead of only using multiple-choice questions, students type in short answers and essays, equations, and rationales. I encourage you to review the practice tests at this website:
http://sbac.portal.airast.org/practice-test/ Click “Student Interface Practice and Training Tests” and sign in as a Guest, no login required. We encourage families of students in grades 9-11 to attend the February 4th Parent Academy on Common Core and Smarter Balanced Assessment. Please let me know if you have any questions.
All the Best,
November 5: Diversity and Inclusion December 3: Marijuana Use Prevention January 7: Attendance - Mandatory Meeting for Parents & Students with Unexcused Absences February 4: Common Core State Standards and Smarter Balanced Assessment March 4: College Admissions April 1: Teen Sexuality
Oct 11 Community Service: Food Project 9:30-12:30 or 11:00-2:00 @ AEFB 560 Clover Ln
Oct 11 SAT Test 7:45AM @ AHS Room 207
Oct 14 Career Fair (Juniors required to attend) 9:00-10:15 @ SOU
Oct 14 Booster Club Meeting 7:00-8:30 @ Sm.Gym Classroom
Oct 14 Snow Board Team Meeting 7:00 @ AHS Commons
Oct 14 Math Team Meet
Oct 15 PSAT Test for Grades 10 & 11 8:00-12:00 During the School Day
Oct 15 Home Volleyball 7:00 @ AHS Gym
Oct 15 School Board Meeting 7:00PM @ Civic Center 1175 E. Main
Oct 16 Student Senate Meeting 9:40-10:20 @ Upper Commons
Oct 16 Rogue Credit Union Grizzly Branch Grand Opening @ Lunch on Quad
Oct 17 Speech & Debate Tournament Oct 17-18 @ Willamette University
Oct 17 Home Football Game 7:00 @ AHS Football Field
Oct 18 Student Senate Meeting Sat 10:00-12:00 @ AHS IVC Center
Oct 20 Picture Retake Day 7:30-1:00 @ Upper Commons
Oct 21 Home Girls Soccer 4:00 @ North Mountain Park
Oct 23 Chautauqua Poet: Mary Szybist 7:00 @ Mountain Ave. Theatre
Oct 24 Home Volleyball 7:00 @ AHS Gym
Oct 25 Monster Dash: ASF Fundraiser @ Lithia Park Bandshell
Oct 25 ACT Test 7:45AM @ AHS Room 207
Oct 25 Home Boys Soccer 2:00 @ Ashland Middle School
Oct 25 Home Girls Soccer 2:00 @ North Mountain Park
Oct 25 Home Volleyball 7:00 @ AHS Gym
Oct 28 Home Boys Soccer 4:00 @ Ashland Middle School
Oct 30 Assembly 9:40-10:20 @ Large Gym
Oct 30 Open Mic 2:30-3:30 @ Upper Commons
Oct 31 Home Football Game 7:00 @ AHS Football Field
Oct 31 Halloween Parade 3:30 @ Downtown
As we begin the new school year at Ashland High School, it’s a natural time for students
to think about engaging in some authentic experiences that go beyond their ordinary class load. Internships provide outstanding opportunities for students to engage with their community while gaining exposure to possible career choices and experiences that may help them land jobs in the future. Through the AHS Internship program, students can have that experience while earning credits toward graduation at the same time. Members of our community have agreed to provide students experiences in areas including:
Health Care services
Veterinary Care
Park and Recreation programs and services
Retail services
Film Festival production
Environmental Education and Restoration
Legal Services
Athletic Training
Special Education
Activities Director
Geographic Information Systems services
Early Childhood Education services ... And many more!!!
It is also possible for students to recruit placement sites to suit their own unique needs by working with the AHS Internship coordinator
Don’t let these opportunities slip away. If you desire more information about the next steps, or if you are aware of other valuable placement opportunities for our students, please contact:
Ashley Hafner Internship Coordinator [email protected]
The Change Project is a multicultural club that will focus on racial equality on the AHS campus and beyond. We want to welcome everyone to meet with us on Fridays at lunch in ENG 1 to discuss national and local issues, to brainstorm and provide input about AHS policies and curriculum, and to share support and love. For more
information, feel free to email the club’s advisor, Nikki Thommen at [email protected]. Parents, students, staff – join hands and bring on change!
Date School Time Location
10/13/2014 Lewis & Clark College 1:45 PM Counseling Office
10/14/2014 Whitman College 12:15 PM Counseling Office
10/14/2014 Seattle University 2:20 PM Upper Commons
10/14/2014 Corban University 2:20 PM Upper Commons
10/16/2014 University of Oregon 9:40 AM Upper Commons
10/16/2014 Pacific University 2:20 PM Library
10/20/2014 Scripps College 9:40 AM Upper Commons
10/22/2014 University of Puget Sound 9:40 AM Upper Commons
10/22/2014 Linfield College 9:40 AM Upper Commons
11/3/2014 Portland State University 9:40 AM Upper Commons
During spring break, 2015, AHS is planning a
Spanish immersion/cultural trip to Costa Rica, in which students will experience a full
cultural immersion in the most beautiful learning environment that Costa Rica has to
offer. Make a dream a reality!
Please contact: We are planning a formal meeting with the EF Tour representative
soon. More information will be provided as well as an opportunity for you to ask
questions. Please contact Sra. Contreras at 482-8771 ext. 2161 or email
The Famous Broadway Pulitzer Prize winner and Satirical Musical
Wed-Sat Nov 5-8...7:30 p.m. Thurs-Sat Nov 13-16...7:30 p.m. Sundays Nov 9 & 16... 2:00 p.m.
Buy Tickets after October 10 at www.showtix4u.com, the AHS Main office, Tree House Books, & Music Coop
CAST LIST: FINCH ................................................................................................................................ Jonathan Conolly ROSEMARY .......................................................................................................................... Corrine Maddox BIGGLEY ..................................................................................................................................... Liam Atkins HEDY .................................................................................................................................. Amelia Sorenson BUD ......................................................................................................................................... Preston Mead SMITTY ................................................................................................................................... Tessa Buckley MISS JONES ......................................................................................................................... Caitlin Campell BRATT .......................................................................................................................................... David Lee TWIMBLE/WOMPER ....................................................................................................... Jackson Richmond MS KRUMHOLTZ/ENS ............................................................................................... Cadaxa Chapman-Ball TV ANNOUNCER/ENS ............................................................................................................. Abigail Mizera JENKINS/ENS ...................................................................................................................... Tristan Giannini GATCH/ENS ............................................................................................................................. Michael Burt
ENSEMBLE: Rayne Bangsberg Katie Cook Allayana Darrow Emma Durbin Tristan Ferris Chris Jossy Taylor Kelly-McMahon Julia Laurenson Zoe Lishinsky Jane McDowell Henry Mercer Juliet Nienhaus Kacey Ottenbacher Grace Pruitt Kyle Storie Nellie Strong Kaya Van Dyke Rebecca Wasche Alex Weldon Ceili Widmann Stage Manager- Lily Rider Asst. Stage Manager- Trevor Mejia & Cailyn Coldwell Director - Jeremy Johnson Choreographer – Royer Bockus Vocal and Orchestra Director - Karl Iversen Costumes - Ariel Greninger
Your name or business will be listed for all shows all year in AHS playbills and you will receive show passes for the
musical and plays worth $10--$20. DUE October 20
Main Show Corporate Gold Sponsor $1000 or more (10 passes and 1 page color ad)
Main Show Corporate Silver Sponsor $600 or more e (8 passes and ¼ page color ad)
Theatre Angel $350 or more (6 passes)
Benefactor $150 or more (4 passes)
Patron $100-150. (2 passes)
Donor $40-99. (1 pass)
…or Advertise your business in all of our playbills this year! Sorry, no passes for advertisements. Our playbill space is limited! Send ready art by e-mail or instructions for our
graphic artist.
8 ½ x 11 Playbill Black and White Ads (interior pages)
Full page b/w Ad size 7 ½”x 10” All year $800.
½ Page b/w Ad size 4” x 71/2” All year $400.
¼ Page b/w Ad size 2”x 7 ½ ” or 7 ½” x 2” All year $300.
1 /8 Page b/w (Business card) Ad size 2”x 3 ¼ ” All year $200.
Amount enclosed $_________
Check to AHS Theatre Fundraiser Ashland High School Theatre, Attn: Betsy Bishop
201 S. Mountain Avenue, Ashland OR 97520 (541) 482-8771 x 2260 or cell: 541-840-6410
SENIOR QUOTE FORM - Due November 25, 2014 Quotes will be dispersed throughout the senior section or in the index by your name. Only forms submitted by current
seniors will be included in the final count. You may submit only one quote. Forms will be available in your Advisory class,
at the main office, or downloaded at http://ashland.k12.or.us/yearbook.
SENIOR PORTRAITS - Due November 25, 2014 Ashland High School - The Annual yearbook staff encourages you to include your senior portrait in this year's yearbook.
We will not use the student LifeTouch ID photos which were taken this August, so you will need to provide a separate
portrait to the yearbook staff.
Senior year is an extremely important year in a person’s life. To help commemorate this year, one of the most important
documents is the senior’s yearbook photo. The following information will help you plan for your senior portraits
adequately and ensure that the picture that appears in your yearbook will be one that you will treasure for a lifetime. Download a copy of the portrait requirements at http://ashland.k12.or.us/yearbook.
What will just not work... We want to be able to see each senior’s face clearly. We cannot accept images....
1. Displaying inappropriate emblems or slogans. 2. Where the senior’s face is obscured by clothing or other items.
3. That are blurry or low-resolution. 4. That are poor quality, including Polaroid-type or sloppy scans.
Remember that if the photo submitted does not meet the above stated specifications; or if we do not receive an informal
portrait you portrait will not be included in the yearbook. The yearbook staff reserves the right to exclude any photograph that does not meet quality publication standards and/or does not meet our requirements listed above. The publication
deadline will not be changed. Seniors are urged not to delay their portrait submissions to the last minute. The staff appreciates your support and cooperation.
YEARBOOK PERSONAL RECOGNITION ADS - Due January 23, 2015 If you are looking for a way to publicly recognize your student, a personal ad in the yearbook is a great way to do it. Personal ads come in a variety of sizes and are available at several price ranges. The ads staff will create your ad based
on the pictures you submit. Please note the number of pictures you may submit is based on the ad size template you are
purchasing. When selecting your pictures for the ad, choose ones that are crisp and clear, have good color, are not copyright protected, unedited, and have a high resolution (300 dpi). This will help make the process easier and ensure a
quality ad. Pictures downloaded from Facebook (or any other web site) will not work - their resolution is too low and will not print properly.
Our staff will review your photos upon receipt to approve picture choices and quality of pictures. Oftentimes, we are given
pictures with a low resolution, too blurry, have hand signs, etc., and this has affected our deadlines. We want the ads to be the highest quality possible. To help you prepare your Senior Ad, please see the ads checklist on the next page. All
items (completed contract, pictures, typed message and payment) must be submitted together. Once everything is
approved you are guaranteed space. There is a limited number of pages available, so please do not procrastinate. Once all the pages are filled, no more ads will be sold. No ads will be accepted after January 23, 2015. Forms will be
available in your Advisory class, at the main office or downloaded at http://ashland.k12.or.us/yearbook.
Every member of the yearbook staff is dedicated and committed to producing a memorable publication in which each
senior can take pride. Please keep in mind that this is a student publication. While we strive to meet the highest standards, our success depends significantly on the assistance that we receive from students and community members.
We very much appreciate the help we receive in achieving our publication goals.
Again, thank you for your support and cooperation. If you have any questions, please feel free to e-mail me at [email protected] or leave me a voice mail message at 541.482.8771.
Sincerely,
Kristopher Prusko, Publication Advisor
What is the Ashland High School Based Health Center (SBHC)? The SBHC is a medical clinic operated by Community Health Center that works in partnership with Ashland High School to provide physical, mental, and preventative health care to all students, regardless of insurance status or ability to pay.
What are the SBHC hours of operation? The SBHC is open Monday-Friday from 7:45-3:30pm, when school is in session.
Where is the Ashland High SBHC located? The SBHC is located in Humanities room 11, (next to the Copy Room)
What services are offered at the SBHC? Many services including diagnoses and treatment of acute and chronic illness, routine physical exams including low-cost sports exams, treatment for minor injuries, immunizations, mental health screenings/counseling, health education, and referrals for health care services that are not provided at school-based health level.
What are the benefits of a SBHC?
Decreases absenteeism, tardiness, and keeps students in class
Minimizes parental time off work to travel to medical appointments.
Provides easily available access to affordable physical, mental, primary and preventative health care.
All services are confidential
What is the fee for services? We will bill health insurance when available. We also offer a sliding-scale fee schedule. *NO STUDENT IS TURNED AWAY FOR INABILITY TO PAY*
Who can access our services?
Enrolled students of Ashland High School
Ashland High School staff and families
Who are the staff members at Ashland High SBHC? Diane Williams MD Chad Brown PA Tamara Houston PA Mary Adcock RN Melodee Baldridge, Mental Health Lori Vieu, Site Coordinator Melissa Klegseth, Director of School Health and Outreach Services
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the SBHC: (541) 842-7677
Declutter your home or garage and donate those used NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC magazines to the AHS Art Dept. Just bring a box or a bag to the main office, labeled “For Art”.
THANKS! Caroline Spear, Art Teacher
Ashland Public Schools #5
Ashland High School
201 S. Mountain Ave.
Ashland, OR 97520
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