Franklin Families:
Happy New Year! The start of a new year affords ourselves the opportunity to start anew, to refocus our efforts, and recommit ourselves to our beliefs, our mission, and our purpose. Seeing our students back in the building serves as a pleasant reminder of why we are here and what our mission requires of us. “To engage each and every student with instruction, based on both tradition and innovation that broadens and deepens knowledge, increases skills, and inspires confidence. Providing a diverse and supportive environment, our educators, families and community prepare our students for a strong future and appreciation for lifelong learning and service.”
As a school we recognize the awesome responsibility that comes with our students and as a community we share the following beliefs:
At Franklin High School, we believe in maximizing engagement, especially for historically underserved students. We believe with every interaction we have the power to positively impact student attendance by creating a safe and welcoming school environment. To do this, we must partner with students, families, and the school community so every student is present every day because they feel valued, connected and respected.
At Franklin High School, we believe in maximizing relationships with all students, especially historically underserved students. We believe with every interaction we have the power to positively impact students’ behavior by fostering their sense of hope, purpose, and belonging. To do this, we must be compassionate in validating students’ lived experiences in order to provide opportunities for restorative growth.
At Franklin High School,we believe in maximizing evidence of student ability, especially for historically underserved students. We believe with every interaction we have the power to positively impact students’ ability to demonstrate their academic assets. To do this, we must continuously develop our curriculum, instruction, and assessment practices to provide all students equitable opportunities to learn and be acknowledged for that learning.
So as a school community lets use this New Year to recommit ourselves to loving, serving, and supporting our students to the best of our ability, as their futures depend upon it.
Updates/Reminders
Forecast Fair
This past Thursday we held a Forecast Fair. The Forecast Fair allows student to learn more about available courses for next school year before they forecast for the 2020-21 school year. Parents and students are recommended to go the Franklin HS website to get more information - FHS Forecasting Information
Finals Week – January 22-24
Below please find the finals schedule. School begins each day at 8:15 and ends at 3:15.
Jan 22 Periods 1, 2, 4 - Tutorial 1:59 - 3:15
Jan 23 Periods 5, 6, 8 - Tutorial 1:59 - 3:15
Jan 24 Periods 3, 7 - Tutorial 12:16-3:15
Tips for students
Eat and sleep well
Know what type of assessment you are taking
Communicate with teachers
Utilize Tutorial periods
We wish our students the very best!!
The Portland Reading Council Staff Recognition
The Portland Reading Council is recognizing the great work Sandra Childs is doing in literacy at Franklin. Ms. Childs has been awarded a Literacy Shout Out! Ms. Childs is being recognized for the great job she does with getting students in front of authors, bringing the "Read In" to campus, and other major literary events and while this is part of her role as a librarian-- it is her modeling, enthusiasm, and the multi-cultural selection of books that makes her stand out as a knowledgeable resource.
We hope you will join us in congratulating and thanking Sandra for inspiring others!
Lightning in the News
These past few weeks we’ve had two teachers recognized for their amazing contributions to our school community. The following links provide access to their stories.
Anne McHugh – KATU Leaders in Learning
http://katu.com/features/leaders-in-learning/franklin-high-science-teacher-makes-big-impact-on-students
Mercedes Munoz – OPB Teacher of the Year
https://www.opb.org/news/article/special-education-oregon-teacher-of-the-year-mercedes-munoz/
Inclement Weather The district has two options in the event of bad weather: Delay school openings for two hours or close the schools altogether. Before deciding which to do, district officials consult with local meteorologists, city transportation officials and PPS transportation staff in the field.
School delay and closure information is relayed in a variety of ways:
- PPS will send text alerts to families, students and PPS staff who have opted in to receive SMS text alerts on their cell phones. If you are a parent or guardian, a student or a PPS staff member, you can opt in to receive texts by texting YES to 68453.
- An automated phone call is sent to affected families.
- The district has a Twitter feed to relay closure, delay and emergency information. You may create an account at www.twitter.com. Follow @PPSConnect.
- Information also is posted on the PPS website, submitted to the media, and posted on the PPS Facebook page.
- Snow routes and alternative stops will be called for AM or PM or both depending upon the road conditions or weather forecast. Please pay close attention to additional District announcements throughout the day for changes. District decisions made after the initial call with be updated to the same media outlets.
Franklin STRONG,
Chris Frazier,
Principal
