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Portage Education Foundation

Portage Athletic Foundation
Information

Basic School Information: 

  • Operates Monday-Friday 7:42am-2:47pm
  • Follows the Portage Public Schools district-wide school calendar  
  • Utilizes all of the Portage Public Schools transportation services 
  • Offers free and reduced breakfast and lunch programs
  • Runs an on-site daycare program for students with children

Class Information:

  • Uses block scheduling with 4 class periods each day
  • Classes are 1.5 hours long, allowing the opportunity for most work to be completed in class
  • Teachers do assign homework when they feel it is necessary
  • Tries when possible to maintain smaller class sizes for individualized attention 
  • Teachers are highly qualified and meet all the state requirements for teaching
  • Staff is trained in “No Disposable Kids” and “Positive Behavior Support Systems” 
  • Provides a safe and orderly environment

Attendance and Policies: 

  • Attendance is mandatory, excused absences can be made up with proper documentation
  • Student’s can call in before 10am to receive an “excused” absence for the day
  • Encourages good attendance/grades and uses recognition programs/acknowledgements

Credits: 

  • Students can earn 8 credits a year (4 terms offering 2 credits each)
  • 11th & 12th graders with jobs (averaging 15 hours per week) can receive up to 2 credits a year
  • Accepts credit from the Y.O.U. program, Michigan Virtual High School and KVCC
  • Encourages students to participate in the county-wide EFE/EFA programs
  • Follows Michigan Merit Curriculum guidelines, with 26 credits required to graduate
  • Students are required to participate in MEAP/MME testing to qualify for a diploma.
  • Graduates receive a Portage Public Schools Diploma.
  • We are no longer a GED testing site and do not offer any preparatory programs for GED

Acknowledgment For Good Behavior/Good Grades 

  • Sweet Success Celebrations
  • Honor Roll Luncheon Celebrations 3 times a year
  • Good calls or e-mails home to parents of students doing well in class
  • PBS “Bee” Ticket Drawings
  • Student of the Month Luncheons
  • Provide bus tokens for students with 3/4 stamps from teachers each day
  • Awards Assemblies two times a year 
  • Ability to play/compete with Volleyball and Softball teams
  • Ability to participate in the county wide EFE/EFA programs
  • Ability to write for and compete with the Spitfire student newspaper.

Assemblies/Programs/Groups Within The School Day

  • Had Mike Cooper here for a "Be Good To Yourself" Assembly, promoting alcohol and drug abuse  prevention and making smart decisions in life.
  • Plan A for Abstinence:  Equips teens with the information and skills necessary to help them recognize their goals and take positive steps toward achievement. 
  • Gatekeeper Program:  Suicide Prevention program
  • Power of Choice:  Tobacco/Alcohol Abuse Prevention program
  • Groups with Sarah from Elizabeth Upjohn Healing Center:  program concentrating on anger management and social skills
  • Promote "Red Ribbon Week":  Partnered with Portage Community Center for activities for kids.
  • Utilize NDK and PBS programs to better meet the needs of our students, in an attempt to improve attendance, grades, personal growth and the reduction of discipline referrals.