Built in 1982, Ferrucci Junior High is named in honor of retired local veterinarian Dr. Vitt Ferrucci who served on the PSD Board for over 30 years.

Please see the document below for detailed information on Ferrucci's School Improvement Plan Executive Summary.

2/13 - 1st semester report cards visible in HAC.
2/15 - FJH 2012-13 Registration Night, 6:00pm, Commons
2/21 - ERHS 2012-13 Registration Night, 6:00pm, see flyer below.
3/1 - 6th Grade Parent Night, 6:00pm, Commons

1/3/12

“We all have dreams. But in order to make dreams come into reality, it takes an awful lot of determination, dedication, self-discipline, and effort.”
-Jesse Owens (1913-1980), Olympic athlete

The end of January marks a critical time for many of our students in terms of passing classes and gaining credit. We are quickly approaching the midway-point to the school year. First semester ends on Monday, January 30. The new semester, and in many cases, new classes begin on Tuesday, February 1.

Currently, grades for the third progress reporting period are available in Home Access Center and each student was given a copy of his or her current grades in sixth period today. If you do not have an e:mail account on record, please contact the school. We are happy to set up an account for you, we have a computer available for your use in our counseling center, or we are more than happy to provide a paper copy of current grades and missing work. Please contact the main office for help, 253-41-8756.

New this year is the opportunity for students to retake any tests or assessments in which they performed poorly. We are finding that not every student is taking advantage of this opportunity. Expectations vary by teacher, but if your student has a low or failing score on any test or assessment, please have them make arrangements with their teacher to reassess. In many cases, teachers have prepared study guides to help students better prepare for tests and exams.

Math tutoring is available every Wednesday morning from 8:30-9:30 am in room 107 for eighth and ninth grade students. Homework help and support for all classes is available every Thursday afternoon, in the LRC, from 2:30-4:45 through Cougar Club. In addition, individual teachers are frequently available for support most mornings and afternoons. Please contact your child’s teacher to make arrangements for additional help.

With just under four weeks to go, please encourage your student to take full advantage of the supports and opportunities available. As always, if you have questions or concerns, please contact us immediately.

Sincerely,
Ailene M. Baxter, Principal

While it may be only November, it is time to begin thinking of which school your student will attend next school year. The waiver process begins now in order for the district to determine staffing and classroom needs at each school prior to the end of the current school year.
The optimal timeline for receiving waiver applications is coming soon: January 5-10. Waiver applications not received until after this window will not be considered until April 1-5 or June 1-5.
Out-of-district applications: Please visit your residential district to request a “Release of Attendance”. Complete a “Non-Resident Application for Enrollment” form. Submit both to the Director of Student Services at 302 2nd St SE, Puyallup, 98372.
In-district applications: If your student is currently on a waiver, and you wish for him/her to attend this same school next year, you do not need to do anything. According to new policy guidelines, the student will continue automatically at the same school unless rescinded by the parent or revoked by the school. Parents who wish to request a new school for their student will need to complete an “Intra-District Transfer of Schools” form. Submit this form to the Director of Student Services at 302 2nd St SE, Puyallup, 98372.
9th graders: Parents who wish to request a different high school than their residential high school need to submit an “Intra-District Transfer of Schools” form by the secondary timeline of January 5-10 in order to register for the desired school and classes in late February.
Magnet Programs: Several programs, especially Culinary Arts and Automotive at PHS, are highly popular and more students apply each year than there are spaces. Waiver applications must be received no later than January 10 in order to be considered for the lottery for space within these programs.

Schedule change requests will be accepted through Wednesday, forms can be obtained in the Counseling Center. The counselors will review and process on a first come, first served basis as fast as they can. They will notify you once it’s been processed.

Art Club will meet tomorrow in Room 108 from 2:30-4:45pm.

CSC members, we will be having a short meeting this Friday, February 10th in the LRC at 7:30am. Club members signed up for Senior Valentine’s Dance at Willow Garden NEED TO ATTEND! Additionally, 9th graders wanting sign off on logs can bring them to do so.

Students in Ms. Johnson’s Art 1 class who would like to glaze their clay projects can do so on Monday, Wednesday or Thursday after school in Room 101. Students who are not glazing their projects can pick them up before or after school on Wednesday or Thursday in Room 101.

Hey Cougs! Would you like to send a valentine to a friend? If so, you have the opportunity to do so this Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at lunches. Sweetheart candy grams will be on sale for $1 per box. You may buy and send as many boxes as you want to your friends in their 6th period classes. The sweetheart candy grams will be delivered to your friends on Valentine’s Day during 6th period.

Athletics

All boys interested in playing soccer at ERHS this coming season should plan on attending the preseason interest meeting on Friday, 2/10/12 in the ER library. Student athletes in grade 9 will meet from 3:00-3:30pm.

Help with classwork is available for our Cougars! See below for options:

Tea Tuesday: Time for 9th graders to work on classwork while enjoying a cup of tea or treat. Tuesdays in Room 108 from 2:30-3:30pm. Students will need to make transportation arrangements home.

Cougar Club: Available to all students to work on their classwork in the LRC from 2:30-4:45pm. Students may take the activity bus home.

Math Tutoring: Math tutoring is availalbe to 8th and 9th grade students on Wednesday mornings in Room 108 from 8:30-9:30am.

Granting High School Credit to 7th and 8th Grade Students
(Fast Start Program)

A student who has completed high school (grades 9-12) courses while in 7th and 8th grade shall be given high school credit which shall be applied to fulfilling graduation requirements if:

A. The course was taken with high school (grades 9-12) students, or course name, content, and rigor that has been designated by policy as a high school course, and
B. The student successfully passed the course by completing the same course requirements and examinations as high school students.

Applications (2400 Form F1) and approval must be completed prior to the last school day in May of the requesting student’s senior year.

The next EMPCC meeting is scheduled for Thursday, January 12 at the Education Support Center, Pioneer Room, from 6:00 – 7:00 pm.

Please RSVP to: Emailnevilldm@puyallup.k12.wa.us

Please see links below for information on the PSD Indian Education Program Parent Committee Meeting and May newsletter.

Regular Bell Schedule:

Passing Period 7:50-8:00
1st Period: 8:00 – 8:56
2nd Period: 9:00 – 9:51
3rd Period: 9:55 – 10:46
4th Period: 10:50 – 12:40
1st Lunch: 10:46 – 11:16
2nd Lunch: 11:40 – 12:10
3rd Lunch: 12:10– 12:40
5th Period: 12:44 – 1:35
6th Period: 1:39 – 2:30


Wednesday Bell Schedule:

Passing Period 9:35 – 9:45
1st Period: 9:45 – 10:28
2nd Period: 10:32 – 11:09
3rd Period: 11:13 – 11:50
4th Period: 11:54 – 1:20
1st Lunch: 11:50 - 12:20
2nd Lunch: 12:20 - 12:50
3rd Lunch: 12:50 - 1:20
5th Period: 1:24 – 2:01
6th Period: 2:05 – 2:45

7th Grade Parents: Please review the link below regarding board policy surrounding social studies grade requirements.

Listen up readers! Time is running out! If you have read any of this year’s Young Reader’s Choice Award books, remember to report your reading to the library ASAP so you can be invited to the Voting Event in March. Remember to pick up your holds quickly or they will go to the next person in line. Please tell us if you need to cancel a hold. Thank you, and happy reading.

Hey Cougs! Would you like to send a valentine to a friend? If so, today is your last chance! Sweetheart candy grams will be on sale for $1 per box. You may buy and send as many boxes as you want to your friends in their 6th period classes. The sweetheart candy grams will be delivered to your friends on Valentine’s Day during 6th period.

Writing Club will meet from 2:45-4:00 on Wednesday, February 15 in Mrs. Sinclair’s room – Room 215.

Hey Cougs – it’s time to check your self! Are you showing POWER in all your words and actions? Are you “what’s right at Ferrucci”? If so, it’s time to be recognized! Staff throughout the building are looking for Cougs that are demonstrating POWER in all that they do and are “what’s right at Ferrucci”! If they catch you, they will fill out a “what’s right at Ferrucci” POWER gram and give it to you. Your job then is to bring it down to the office and deposit it the POWER receptacle. Then listen to morning announcements to see if your “what’s right at Ferrucci” POWER gram gets read over the intercom. Good luck Cougs! Keep showing POWER and being “what’s right at Ferrucci!”

Hey Cougs! Valentine’s Day is quickly approaching! On Tuesday, Valentine’s Day, we encourage you to dress in valentines colors. Also, pictures will be available on the stage at lunches for $1 each. Happy Valentine’s Day!

Athletics

All boys interested in playing soccer at ERHS this coming season should plan on attending the preseason interest meeting on Friday, 2/10/12 in the ER library. Student athletes in grade 9 will meet from 3:00-3:30pm.

Varsity Basketball: Aylen – 83, Ferrucci - 28

Home Access Center (HAC) is our on-line tool available to all families to be ablet monitor your students daily progress. Classwork, attendance, discipline and report card information is available to you. If you haven't already done so, you will need to register with the system first. In order to do this, you must know the e-mail address you have on file with the school.


TO ACCESS H.A.C.:

Puyallup School District does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation including gender expression or identity, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.

Questions and complaints of alleged discrimination may be directed to:
Lorraine Wilson, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources ~ (253) 841-8764
Executive Director of Diversity Affairs ~ (253) 840-8966
Title IX Coordinator ~ (253) 841-8785
Section 504 Coordinator ~ (253) 841-8700