Benson High School
Welcome to Benson Polytechnic High School
Please see our website maintained by Benson students at www.bensonhs.pps.k12.or.us .
School News & Announcements
Shadow Day Visits
Benson Shadow Days are Tuesday February 5th, 2013, 8:00 - 11:00 AM and Wednesday February 6th, 2013, 8:00 - 11:00 AM.
Shadow Days provides Portland Public School 8th grade students the opportunity to explore and experience Career Technical Education programs and classes at Benson Polytechnic H.S. This is your chance to see if Benson is the right school choice for you.
Please complete the appropriate field trip form and return to your field trip coordinator or the main office at your school. Remember that you and your parents are responsible for getting yourself to Benson by 8:00 am.
To have PPS provide transportation for a return trip from Benson back to your middle school, you must complete a field trip form and have it approved by your middle school.
Benson Polytechnic High School
546 NE 12th Avenue
Portland, OR 97232
If you plan to return to your middle school by riding a PPS school bus:
This field trip form covers the following:
- It provides you with an excused absence from your middle school for the morning,
- It allows you to have bus transportation from Benson back to your middle school, and
- It officially registers you for Shadow Day once your middle school notifies Benson.
If a family member is providing your transportation from Benson back to your middle school, complete the following steps to enroll for a Shadow Day:
- Complete a pre-arrange absence with your middle school,
- Call (503-916-5100 ext. 77127) or e-mail Ms. Grasle (mgrasle@pps.net) at Benson and she will enroll you
- Have your student bring to Benson their school ID along with a signed written permission note by a parent or guardian to attend the Shadow Day.
February 5th Middle School Shadow Day - 8:00-11:00am
Astor, Beach, Beaumont, Beverly Clearly, Boise Eliot, Cesar Chavez, Faubion, George, Humboldt, Irvington, King, Lee, Ockley Green, Penninsula, Rigler, Roseway Heights, Sabin, SEI, Scott, Vernon, Woodlawn, Rose City Park/Marysville.
February 6th Middle School Shadow Day – 8:00-11:00am
Arleta, Bridger, Creative Science, Creston, daVinci, East Sylvan, Harrison Park, Hayhurst, Hosford, Jackson, Lane, Laurelhurst, Lent, MLC, Mt. Tabor, Robert Gray, Sellwood, Skyline, Sunnyside, Vestal, West Sylvan, Winterhaven.
If you have questions, or if you do not see your school listed, please call Benson at 503-916-5100 ext. 77127 or e-mail Ms. Grasle (mgrasle@pps.net) to find out which day you should attend.
Shadow Day Instructions (pdf)
February 5th Field Trip Form (pdf)
February 6th Field Trip Form (pdf)
Bell Schedules
Regular Bell - Odd Days
| 90 minute periods -- 360 minutes per day-40 minute lunch | |
| Period 1 | 8:15-9:45 |
| Period 3 | 9:50-11:20 |
| Lunch | 11:25-12:05 |
| Period 5 | 12:10-1:40 |
| Period 7 | 1:45-3:15 |
Regular Bell - Even Days
| 90 minute periods -- 360 minutes per day-40 minute lunch | |
| Period 2 | 8:15-9:45 |
| Period 4 | 9:50-11:20 |
| Lunch | 11:25-12:05 |
| Period 6 | 12:10-1:40 |
| Period 8 | 1:45-3:15 |
Wednesday/Thursday Late Opening Schedule
| 60 minute periods -- 240 minutes per day-40 minute lunch | |
| Late Open | 8:00-10:00 |
| Period 1 or 2 | 10:15-11:15 |
| Lunch | 11:20-12:00 |
| Period 3 or 4 | 12:05-1:05 |
| Period 5 or 6 | 1:10-2:10 |
| Period 7 or 8 | 2:15-3:15 |
Assembly Schedule
| 75 minute periods -- 360 minutes per day-60 minute assembly | |
| Period 1 or 2 | 8:15-9:30 |
| Period 3 or 4 | 9:35-10:50 |
| Assembly | 10:55-11:55 |
| Lunch | 12:00-12:35 |
| Period 5 or 6 | 12:40-1:55 |
| Period 7 or 8 | 2:00-3:15 |
Conference Schedule
| Nov. 21 and 22 -- No School Nov. 23-25, 2011 | |
| Period 1 or 2 | 8:15-9:00 |
| Period 3 or 4 | 9:05-9:50 |
| Period 5 or 6 | 9:55-10:40 |
| Period 7 or 8 | 10:45-11:15 |
| Lunch | 11:20-12:00 |
| Planning | 12:00-12:45 |
Afternoon Session from 1:00-3:00 and
Evening Sesson from 5:00-8:00
Finals Schedule Day 1 and 2
| 90 minute finals -- 90 minute classes -- 360 minutes per day | |
| Period 1 or 2 Final | 8:15-9:45 |
| Period 3 or 4 Final | 9:50-11:20 |
| Lunch | 11:25-12:05 |
| Period 5 or 6 Class | 11:55-12:35 |
| Period 7 or 8 Class | 1:45-3:15 |
Finals Schedule Day 3 and 4
| 90 minute finals -- 90 minute make-up/grading -- 180 minutes per day | |
| Period 5 or 6 Final | 8:15-9:45 |
| Period 7 or 8 Final | 9:50-11:20 |
| Lunch | 11:25-12:05 |
| Make Up Testing | 12:10-1:40 |
| Grading | 1:45-3:15 |
TECH Show, 6:00-9:00 PM, February 16, 2012 -- No School February 17, 2012
| 25 minute periods -- 200 minutes per day-40 minute lunch | |
| Period 1 | 8:15-8:40 |
| Period 2 | 8:45-9:10 |
| Period 3 | 9:15-9:40 |
| Period 4 | 9:45-10:10 |
| Period 5 | 10:15-10:40 |
| Period 6 | 10:45-11:10 |
| Period 7 | 11:15-11:40 |
| Period 8 | 11:45-12:10 |
| Lunch | 12:15-12:55 |
| Tech Show | 1:00-3:30 |
