A Message From Principal Wilson:
Parents/Guardians,
- I have attached the 2015-16 Bell Schedule and the monthly Benson Calendar for you and your students to review in preparation for this upcoming school year. Please note that the monthly calendar is a fluid calendar and items will continue to be added to the calendar throughout the school year. You can also access both items on our webpage.
- Please note that starting Monday August 31st we will begin handing out tardy slips for students who do not make it to class on time. Please discuss the importance of getting to class on time with your students. If a student is late to a class he/she will need to have a tardy admittance slip in order to enter their respective class.
- Benson will be having its first big football game of the season this coming Thursday September 3rd at Lebanon High School. Game time is 5:30pm. Please come out and support our Techmen as they take on Lebanon.
- This year in conjunction with PPS, all the PIL High Schools will now have the ability to have two (2) flex days a week depending on our weekly schedule. For this week we will have Tutorial (A Flex Day) for students on Wednesday from 2:11pm-3:15pm. During this time students will have access to their teachers if they need any type of assistance or support with their respective classes. On Thursday of this week our (B Flex Day) will consist of Benson having its Clubs Fair where students in school based clubs actively recruit for new club members for this upcoming school year. Benson’s Club Fair will be happening from 2:11pm-3:15pm in the main hallway of the school on Thursday September 3rd.
A Message from Linda McLellan (Benson’s Fit2Live&Learn Instructor)
Freshmen Parents;
If you have any questions about PE & Health (aka: Fit2live&Learn)
please visit our website. fit2liveandlearn.com
(grading policy; protocols; frequently asked questions; planner update; daily activities & homework assigned; making up absences; teacher contact information and much more).
Watch our 20 minute documentary (sponsored by Dr. Oz) that was shown at the Portland Film Festival, to see what Benson Fit2Live&Learn is all about. Google: ‘Heart of the Matter – Healthcorp Story (vimeo.com). I think it will surprise you!
Welcome to our Benson Family!
PE/Health Staff
A Message from Susan Pfohman (Benson’s Math Instructor)
Seniors are being offered an opportunity for Dual Credit from Portland Community College in a course called Math 111/112. Tuition is free to the students as are the PCC fees. The course is available to seniors who have completed Algebra 3-4 with a strong record or pre-calculus. As of this week, Benson has more than 90 students enrolled in the three periods the class is taught.
A Message from Tony Peters (Benson’s Attendance Monitor)
In regards to the AutoDialer:
Parent/Guardians will no longer be able to leave voicemail excuses for student absences, but will be directed by the new AutoDialer system to call the Benson Attendance Office and speak with the Attendance Monitor to explain their student’s absence from class.
Tony Peters
Attendance Monitor
Ext. 77107
A Message from the Counseling Staff
Friday, Sept. 18 is the last day for a schedule change and/or to drop a class without penalty. Please see your counselor if you are not in the correct major, need to make a levels change or if you are missing a graduation required class.
Need to make up a credit? PPS is offering Evening Scholars to retrieve credit. You must pre-register with your counselor for Evening Scholars before Sept. 8th. For more information about costs, classes, schedule, etc. please visit the PPS website at http://www.pps.k12.or.us/schools/portland-evening-scholars.
A Message from Ms. Kennedy (Benson’s Health Science Instructor)
Please take note that NganTranh Nguyen placed 5th in the nation for medical spelling at HOSA Nationals this past summer. We are all proud of her accomplishment here at Benson Tech.
A Message from our new AVID/College Coordinator Adam Kennybrew
Please be sure to read the attached flyer regarding receiving College Information from my office.
A Message from Miranda Ryan (Benson’s Career Coordinator)
For parents: If you would like to get updates on career events and job openings for your students, Text: @ccinfo to 81010
LATE ARRIVAL AND EARLY DISMISSAL STUDENTS
Students who have been scheduled for late arrival or early dismissal must:
1. Obtain a late arrival or early dismissal pass card from the Counseling secretary Melanie Grasle.
2. Carry their late arrival/early dismissal pass card with them at all times, and present it upon request from any staff member.
3. Arrive or leave the building and school grounds at the time stated on their schedule for their late arrival or early dismissal, unless they receive permission to be on campus for a specific reason.
When the school is on a special bell schedule. Students with late arrival or early dismissal are expected to remain in class until the end of the class period. Students who work will need to make arrangements to report to work at a different time on those days so as not to miss class time.
Dress Code Reminder
Dress Code Reminder: Please me mindful as we move into warm weather that clothing with inappropriate symbols or signs relating to gangs, drugs, tobacco, alcohol or anything else is not acceptable. No sunglasses, du-rags, bandanas, sagging pants, halter tops, exposed midriffs, low necklines, spaghetti straps, or holes and tears in clothing. No bare feet, spike jewelry, hanging belts and chains. Dresses and skirts, with arms at your side; need to be at the end of your fingertips in length. Skorts and shorts need to have a 4 inch inseam.
Last Day for Schedule Change
Friday, Sept. 18 is the last day for a schedule change and/or to drop a class without penalty. Please have your student(s) see their counselor if they are not in the correct major, need to make a levels change or if they are missing a graduation required class.
Cafeteria Changes
Parents please note that the Cafeteria will no longer be providing cash back/change when students buy their lunch. Students must have exact change. If students do not have exact change the change will be applied to their account.
A Flex Schedule (Tutorial) will be happening on Wednesday September 2nd.
School Schedule will be as follows:
Period 1 8:15am-9:30am
Period 2 9:35am-10:50am
Period 3 10:55am-12:10pm
Lunch 12:10pm-12:46pm
Period 4 12:51pm-2:06pm
A Flex (Tutorial) 2:11pm-3:15pm
B Flex Schedule (Club Fair) will be happening on Thursday September 3rd.
School Schedule will be as follows:
Period 5 8:15am-9:30am
Period 6 9:35am-10:50am
Period 7 10:55am-12:10pm
Lunch 12:10pm-12:46pm
Period 8 12:51pm-2:06pm
B Flex (Club Fair) 2:11pm-3:15pm
This Week In Athletics
Tuesday
5:00 VB (JV) vs Roosevelt @ Jefferson
5:00 VB (JV2) vs Roosevelt @ Jefferson
6:30 VB vs Roosevelt @ Jefferson
Thursday
4:00 MSOC (V&JV) vs Sprague @ Delta Park
4:00 WSOC vs McKay @ Delta Park
5:30 Football @ Lebanon
Make It a Great Week!
Curtis Wilson Jr., Principal
Benson Polytechnic High School
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