Madison High School
School News & Announcements
Sign up Forms for Advanced Placement Tests
Due to bookkeeper by noon, February 14th.
Contact AP teachers for details. 
Dine with us and 10% of all sales will be donated to Madison High School Help Support Your School!
Monday, February 13th
Visit Montavilla Burgerville
NE 82nd & Glisan 5pm to 8pm
"Madison High Families and Students - come find out what's happening in our school by attending Madison PTSA general meeting, 6:30pm, MONDAY, FEBRUARY 13th in the Madison High School Art Gallery. Please take notice of the date change and get involved - make a difference for all of our kids!"
FREE Writing Workshop for adults!
Starts next week, 2/15, at Rigler School!
Write Around Portland Workshop - A 10-week writing workshop for parents and adults, focused on writing for the purpose of story-telling and finding one's voice within the community, as well as improving writing, reading, and communication skills . Meets once a week starting February 15th at Rigler K-8 School. Workshop is free, childcare and snacks are provided and bus passes are available. Space is limited. Call 503-916-5338 or email
sfeibert@pps.net for more details and to sign up!
2011 Tax Exemption for Parents of Children with Disabilities
Who qualifies for the exemption?
For more information CLICK HERE
Exención fiscal de 2011
para padres de niños con discapacidades
¿Quiénes califican para la exención?
A Word From Principal Callin
Hello Senators!
Welcome to February and the beginning of second semester. This is a great time to refocus your energies and set yourselves up for success in the second half of the year. This time of year we have a lot going on. We are already starting to connect with our future Senators by visiting feeder schools, preparing for our Open House on February 7th from 6-8pm, and planning to bring 8th graders here for a visit as well. We want to make sure that everyone knows the great things that we have to offer here at Madison and appreciate you all helping us spread the word.
February is also forecasting month for all current 9th-11th grades. Counselors will be talking with students about the courses we have available for next year and helping them make good choices for their future goals. Please make sure to have conversations at home about these choices as they are very important for not only the future but the success of the 2012-2013 school year. In addition to the work that counselors do, students will have the opportunity to attend a Forecasting Fair on February 8th right after school lets out. This will be a chance for students to talk with teachers and ask questions about the different classes they are offering. The purpose is to help students make the best possible decisions for next year.
Finally, on a positive note, Madison has increased its cohort graduation rate by 6% in the last year from 51% to 57%. Our cohort graduation rate is based on how many 9th graders that begin with us, finish with us after four years. There are many factors that play into this rate. For example, students who earn GEDs as well as modified diplomas all count against the graduation rate. That said, we at Madison believe that we should be hitting 100% and will continuously work hard to get there. A 6% jump in a year is a great start.
Have a wonderful February,
Petra Callin, Principal
Madison High School
2735 NE 82nd Ave
Portland, OR 97220
503-916-5220
