Parents/Guardians
Please note that we have been instructed by the district to inform students/parents that the official school day does not end after students have completed their finals on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday of this week. Our school day for students officially ends at 3:15pm so unless a student is participating in the “make-up final” we are still obligated to keep the students here in the building until our regular scheduled release time of 3:15pm.
With that being said students will have the option on Wednesday June 11th and Thursday June 12th from 1:45pm-3:15pm of either participating in their make-up final, or participating in scheduled activities that will be in place here at the school. On Friday June 13th after the 8th period final and lunch students will have the option from 12:10pm-3:15pm of either participating in their make-up final(s) (if needed), cleaning out their lockers, or participating in scheduled activities here at the school.
Please be advised that if students want to leave school early after their last final that he/she will need to have an excused note in the office from their parents/guardians excusing them from school before the end of the official school day which is 3:15pm.
Finals Schedule: Wednesday June 11th
Period 1 Final (8:15am-9:45am)
Period 3 Final (9:50am-11:20am)
Lunch (11:25am-12:05pm)
Period 5 Final (12:10pm-1:40pm)
Make-Up Final or Scheduled Activity (1:45pm-3:15pm)
Finals Schedule: Thursday June 12th
Period 2 Final (8:15am-9:45am)
Period 4 Final (9:50am-11:20am)
Lunch (11:25am-12:05pm)
Period 6 Final (12:10pm-1:40pm)
Make-Up Final or Scheduled Activity (1:45pm-3:15pm)
Finals Schedule: Friday June 13th
Period 7 Final (8:15am-9:45am)
Period 8 Final (9:50am-11:20am)
Lunch (11:25am-12:05pm)
Make-Up Final(s) or Scheduled Activity/Locker Clean Out (12:10pm-3:15pm)
-Benson Admin Team
Parents/Guardians
I need to know if there are 4 to 5 Parents/Guardians out there who would be willing to give their perspective to the District regarding PPS College and Career Efforts. These focus groups will target how well as a district-wide system the District provides access to College and Career options. The District wants to ask high school parents what is, or has been their experience. The District will have representatives from all the high schools.
The Focus group dates have been set for: June 4th, 5th , 10th and 12th all at different locations and the District would make contact with you and set up the preparations for the focus group. The District wants to learn how to better serve the families, assess what’s not working, and what is going well, ultimately to create an equitable system in all high schools.
The District will provide dinner and childcare. The focus group meeting would be from 6:00 to 7:30, in multiple locations.
Please make contact with me if you’re interested in being a part of this important dialogue.
Thank You
-Principal Wilson
Parents if haven’t had a chance to see the Senior End of the Year Video that was done by our own Digital Media Production Class I would encourage you to go to Benson’s website at www.bensonhs.net and click on the scroll for the End of The Year Video. The kids did a fantastic job on the video and it really showcases the Tech Pride as demonstrated by our students and staff.
Important Information Concerning You Seniors
GRADUATION DETAILS
Location – Memorial Coliseum
Graduation Practice – Monday, June 9th, 12 noon. Mandatory!
Graduation Ceremony
Arrive by 4:30 PM – Ceremony at 5:30 PM
Dress appropriately
Don’t bring a bag or other belongings.
Important Message for Parents:
Parents please note that we will not be issuing anymore ID cards for the remainder of the school year. If your child loses their ID card they will need to purchase their own bus pass/tickets for the remainder of the year.
-Benson Admin
Congratulations to the students who will make up the Benson Polytechnic Student Government for the 2014-15 School Year.
Student Body
President: Bryan Hernandez
VP: Katie Darke
Treasurer: Amy Nguyen
Secretary: Duyen Do
Senior Class
President: Jonaly Nabehet
VP: Breanna Le
Treasurer: Michelle Taphom
Secretary: Mary Nguyen
Junior Class
President: Victoria Bui
VP: Maya Brown
Treasurer: Yessica Martinez
Secretary: Ngan Tran Nguyen
Sophomore Class
President: Leslie Tran
VP: Ruen Morrison
Treasurer: Kim Le
Secretary: Dennis Dihn
Benson Booster’s Club Being Formed:
Parents of Benson athletes and other Benson supporters: your help is really needed. A few volunteers are meeting in June and through the summer to form a new Benson Boosters Club to encourage and support each and every athletic team at Benson. The Club’s activities will start in earnest this fall. This summer we are looking to parents and others to help organize the Club, recruit other members and to plan future fund raising efforts. Interested? Willing? Contact Dale Bajema [email protected] . In addition to strengthening Benson’s teams in the coming year the Club will help assure the future of Benson’s athletic program.
Athletics:
There will be a Cross Country meeting June 9th at Lents Park at 5:30 for anyone wanting to join the team.
Coach Clark
Congratulations to Grace Buxman, Talia Perez and Anna Kalamafoni for winning the Women’s State Rugby Championship. If any girls are interested in playing Rugby next year, please see Anna Kalamafoni for details.
Extension of the School Year:
Parents/Guardians please note that the Portland School Board approved calendars for the 2014-15 and 2015-16 school years on March 31 and added two days to the current school year to make up for snow days. School will end this year on Friday, June 13. PPS closed all schools three full days this school year due to inclement weather: Dec. 11, Feb. 7 and Feb. 10. To make up the missed class time, June 12 and 13, originally scheduled as teacher planning days, will now be full school days. School will let out for summer break Friday, June 13 and planning days will move to Monday and Tuesday, June 16 and 17 for teachers.
Dress Code Reminder
Parents remind your students that 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 as regard to PPS policy. No sunglasses, du-rags, hats, bandanas, sagging pants, halter tops, exposed midriffs, low necklines, spaghetti straps. No bare feet, spike jewelry, hanging belts and chains.
Thank You!!
-Benson Administration
Freshmen Daily Planner:
Parents/Guardians please remember that freshmen have a daily planner that will help parents monitor daily homework needs and due dates from teachers. The daily planner also contains contact information and email addresses of their teachers. Please also be aware of the automated phone calls from the school alerting you (parents) of absences/skipping by your child. This will allow you the opportunity to follow up with your child before the absences become a chronic issue.
A Message from Debbie Corning (Benson’s Bookkeeper)
The Bookkeeper will no longer be accepting personal checks for the rest of the school year.
Thank You
Parents; The District’s Sixty (60) Day Rule
Commencement Disqualification- Seniors may be disqualified from participation in commencement exercises and related activities if within 60 days of the last senior school day (June 3rd 2014) they are found to be in violation of the District’s Drug and Alcohol policy or any Level 3 or greater violation resulting in a disciplinary action of suspension.
THE 60 DAY RULE BEGAN ON Friday APRIL 4, 2014
Please make sure your Seniors are mindful of this as we move into PROM season and SENIOR celebrations!
-Benson Administration
A Message from Linda McLellan (PE Teacher; Fit 2 Live and Learn Class)
Freshmen Parents: If you want to check on whether your child has completed daily homework, the list of homework (which they do have each night) assignments & expectations are listed in their daily planner. Please ask to see that planner. In that planner you will also find teacher’s email addresses and other resource information to help your child navigate their High School experience.
A Message from the Benson Counseling Staff of Amy Henry and Steve Wren:
Parents here are a few things we want to make sure you don’t miss and communicate with your students.
Students:
Do you need to make up a credit? Then PPS Summer Scholars is for you! You must pre-register with your counselor between May 28th – June 17th . Counselors are available before school, during lunch and after school for pre-registration.
Summer Opportunities For Your Kids:
Attention Sophomores and Juniors – Are you looking for a summer job?
Check out a custodial position with Portland Public Schools. There are 20 available and the pay is $9.10/hour.
Looking for summer workers 16 and older. Duties: Cleaning, Painting & maintenance work. Pay: 10/hour. If you are interested please contact Oregon Carbide Saw at 1713 SE 7th Ave. 503-235-8559.
Want to work this summer? Sign up for the Summer Works Program. See Miranda Ryan in the College and Career Counseling Center for more details.
Employment Opportunities:
Information for all jobs can be found in the Career Center.
Summer Internship for Young Health Professionals:
This internship provides students with the opportunity to:
Learn more about Portland’s healthcare safety net and the Oregon Health Plan (Medicaid). Visit clinics and talk to health care professionals about their work. Gain professional experience in an office setting, Learn about HIPAA (complete a required training) and Cover Oregon enrollment. Become familiar with health literacy principles and have a chance to practice using them. Make connections and build resume volunteer experience. Students should send a resume and brief cover letter detailing their interests and experience to Genevieve Ellis, CCHC Program Manager, at [email protected].
Application deadline: June 9, 2014
PLACE (Planning and Leadership Across City Environments): By signing up for PLACE you will work on real projects that directly involves you in planning Portland’s future. During this dynamic, interdisciplinary, and experiential summer program, you will learn from the city’s best minds as they grapple with decisions that shape Portland’s Future. Sign up in the Career Center.
International Summer Science Institute: Applicants to the international Summer Science Institute must have excelled in their science studies and demonstrated their interceded in scientific research beyond the classroom—in extra research projects, science competitions, summer programs, etc. Pick-up applications in the Career Center.
C. Wilson
Principal of Benson Polytechnic High School
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