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At-A-Glance Special Education Profiles Released

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The Oregon Department of Education has released the At-A-Glance Special Education Profiles.

May 21, 2020

Media Contact: Marc Siegel

At-A-Glance Special Education Profiles Released

(Salem, Ore.) – At-A-Glance Special Education Profiles (previously Special Education Report Cards) showing special education data for Oregon school districts and Early Intervention/Early Childhood Special Education programs are now available on the Oregon Department of Education (ODE) website. The profiles are a federally mandated compilation of results from the 2018-2019 school year as required by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.*

The data reflect trends such as an increasing graduation rate and decreasing dropout rate. The profiles also show Oregon’s strength compared to national figures when it comes to identifying children with special needs at a very young age and providing them with appropriate and timely services.

The At-A-Glance Special Education Profiles have been redesigned to align with the At-A-Glance School and District Profiles and include graphics showing the special education figures for each district and program compared to state specified targets in 10 categories:

  • Graduation rate – both 4-year and 5-year cohort
  • Dropout rate
  • Timelines for referrals and eligibility determination
  • Child find for infants, toddlers, and children with disabilities
  • Least Restrictive Environment – students served as much as possible with non-disabled peers
  • Academic Participation
  • Post-secondary outcomes when students with disabilities exit special education
  • Disproportionality related to over- or under-representation in special education and over- or under-representation within specific disability category
  • Parent survey results
  • Child outcomes for infants, toddlers, and preschool children receiving special education services

More information can be found on the At-A-Glance Special Education Profiles webpage.

*Note: All of the data is for the 2018-19 school year with the exception of Graduation Rates, Dropout Rates and Suspension/Expulsion which are from 2017-18.

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Senior Events Updates

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As graduation nears, Principal Sandven has provided additional details for senior events.

1) Scholarship Night via Google Meeting: May 27, 7:00 pm.
2) Hawthorne High School Graduation, Drive-Through Format at P-TECH: May 27, 6:00 pm.
3) Baccalaureate via Google Meeting: May 28, 7:00 pm. (sponsored by Chris Thatcher and Young Life)
4) Final Drive-Through Check-Out, May 29, 10-2:30 pm (return books and other school property, pay fees) Senior Parents distribute gifts to seniors 10-12:00 pm at Warberg Court.
5) Pendleton High School Graduation, Drive-Through Format at Round-Up Grounds: May 30, 10:00 am.

Please call the High School if you have questions.  (541) 966-3800

May 30, 2020 Drive-Thru Graduation Details from Principal Sandven

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Principal Melissa Sandven has provided details regarding PHS graduation on May 30, 2020. Please follow the link to read her letter:  Graduation Communication

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Seal of Bi-literacy Awarded to Five Seniors

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Seal of Biliteracy

The state of Oregon developed avenues for students to work towards and obtain a seal of bi-literacy on their high school diploma for demonstrating the ability to read, write, listen, and speak in more than one language. Pendleton School District connected Taffy Carlisle from the Oregon Department of Education to the CTUIR Language Department to develop a pathway for students learning Indigenous languages at Nixya’awii and Pendleton High School to demonstrate proficiency and obtain this high honor. CTUIR Language Department has been working tirelessly to preserve languages lost due to colonization and assimilation efforts of the past. Part of this work has been a pre-school language immersion program, Kindergarten Heritage Language program, addition of first grade Heritage Language program, and High School Language programs.

Five graduating seniors have earned the high honor of the seal of bi-literacy for the first time.
Seth Scott of PHS, Nez Perce language
Christina Kaltsukis, Susie Patrick, Lily Picard, and Joseph Simon of  NCS, Umatilla language

Please visit the following link to read the full press release from CTUIR:
Five seniors awarded for proficiency in native languages

 

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Class of 2020 Graduation Ceremony

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Pendleton High School will be conducting its graduation ceremony on Saturday, May 30th.  Due to the pandemic impacts and social restrictions that are currently in place, this year’s ceremony will be different from year’s past, in particular, we will be utilizing a “drive-thru” strategy.  There is a limit of one vehicle per graduate to the presentation of diplomas that will take place at the Round-Up Grounds.  Despite these historic times, we are excited to be able to honor our graduating seniors in the Class of 2020.

Although final details are still being determined, graduates and families should expect to receive instructions for the 30th within the next 5-7 days.  Please contact the school directly with any questions at 541.966.3804.

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Pendleton FFA Plant Sale

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Thank you for your interest in supporting the Pendleton FFA Chapter through our Plant Sale! While still in school the students worked hard to get these all going. This was not what we expected in the end, but we are pleased to still share our greenhousFFA Plant Salee and plants with you.

Due to the limited restrictions, the greenhouse will not be open for you to pick out your plants. I have provided this order form to help you get what you would like and support the Pendleton FFA Chapter.

Plant Sale pick-up day is May 6th from 11-1 (following social distancing protocols). Here is the Order Form link and inventory list link.

Thank you for supporting our students!

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Extended Hours for Student Items Pick-Up on May 7

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On May 7, Sunridge and the Elementary schools will be open from 7:30 am – 6:00 pm to retrieve student belongings.

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Pendleton High School Drive-Thru Schedule

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Date and times for student drive-through pick-up in the bus lane in front of the school building

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Principal Letter – April 27, 2020

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April 27, 2020
Dear Pendleton High School Parents,

We will be giving Pass/Incomplete final grades on June 4 when the semester ends.
 If students were not passing on March 12, they need to continue to work in order to earn a full credit.
 If students were passing as of March 12, they need to keep working until June 4 or until they complete the course in Acellus to earn full credit.
 We want students to stay engaged in meaningful learning and cover as much content as possible through the end of the semester.
 If your student has barriers to participating in distance learning, contact the administration immediately.

These are some strategies for staying aware of your students’ progress:
 Look at their grades in Home Access.
 For Math, Science, Social Studies, and Health 1 look at their Acellus account (we emailed user names and passwords on April 8).
 Email teachers or counselors.
 See our PHS website for teacher contact information and information about classes.
 Call the administration at 541-966-3804 for usernames and passwords and any other questions.

Information to follow about Senior Drive Through Check-Out on May 4. Grades 9-11 drive through locker pick-up on May 5.

Take care of yourself and your family. Do not hesitate to call us if you have questions or need support.

Sincerely,
Melissa Sandven, Principal
541-966-3806
msandven@pendletonsd.org

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