PIL Athletics Mission Statement

It is a great time to become a DEMO! We are currently accepting athletic participation registration for the following Fall Sports: Cross Country, Volleyball, Football, and Soccer. Please go to FamilyID.com and create an account and sign up to participate:

• Jefferson High School FamilyID
• School FamilyID
• Direct URL: www.familyid.com/organizations/jefferson-high-school-portland

Student-athletes must complete registration, have a valid physical on file, and be cleared by the Jefferson Athletic Office in order to participate in Spring Sports.

Coaches & Contacts

Athletics Practice Schedule (8/29/25 – 9/5/25)

• Football: 3:45 PM – 6:00 PM — Turf Field
• Soccer: 3:45 PM – 6:00 PM — Turf Field
• Volleyball: 3:45 PM – 6:00 PM — Main Gym
• Cross Country (XC): 3:45 PM – 6:00 PM — Track
• Cheer: 3:45 PM – 6:00 PM — Track

Upcoming Events (8/29/25 – 9/5/25)

August 29

• Varsity Football Jamboree @ McMinnville — 6:00 PM (ER 2:00, BL 2:30)
• XC at Wilsonville — Night Meet — 6:00 PM (ER 2:45, BL 3:00)

September 2

• Varsity Volleyball @ Beaverton — 6:45 PM (ER 3:15, BL 3:30)
• JV/JV2 Volleyball @ Beaverton — 5:00 PM (ER 3:15, BL 3:30)

September 3

• Women’s Soccer vs Benson — 7:00 PM
• XC PIL Review — Lents Park — 4:00 PM (ER 2:25, BL 2:30)

September 5

• Varsity Football vs Glencoe — 7:00 PM

Jefferson High School Sports Expectations

Academic Eligibility

Students who fail to meet any of the following are not eligible to participate:

• Passed five classes the previous semester
• Enrolled in and passing five classes in the current semester
• Making satisfactory progress toward graduation:
  • 4.5 credits by start of 10th grade
  • 10 credits by start of 11th grade
  • 17 credits by start of 12th grade
• GPA from previous quarter:
  • 2.0 with no F’s, or
  • 2.5 with one F

Students who do not meet the GPA requirement may register and participate but will be placed on academic probation for the current quarter and must attend study sessions.

Attendance Process & Expectations

Attendance Process

1. Attendance reports are sent at 2:30 PM to all coaches.
2. Coaches share attendance with players.
3. Coaches follow the attendance policy (below).
4. If a student questions the validity of attendance, the coach contacts the AD.
5. The AD investigates and makes a determination.
6. The AD shares the determination with the coach.

* Players should not contact the teacher of record about an attendance concern after a determination has been made.

Attendance / Athletic Eligibility

A student-athlete must attend school for the entire day of that practice/game day.

• 1 or more unexcused classes (LAT, CUT, ABSENT): the student-athlete may not participate that day.
• More than 2 excused classes: the student-athlete may not participate that day and will be directed to the Athletic Director.
• Prearranged absences will be addressed case-by-case.

How to Excuse an Absence (Parents/Guardians)

• Call 503-916-5180, option 2 (leave a message if voicemail; last check is 3:30 PM daily).
• Email JeffersonAttend@pps.net.
• Send a note with your student.

An absence may be excused if caused by:

• The student’s sickness (including mental or behavioral health)
• Sickness of a family member
• An emergency
• Pre-arranged appointment

• If your student has a medical appointment, ask reception to print an attendance note.
• Excuse all-day absences on ParentVUE.

Students

• Check your attendance in StudentVUE during the day. If it’s incorrect, check with your classroom teachers first; they can email the office for a correction.
• If going to an appointment, ask the reception desk to print an attendance note and turn it into the office.
• Ask your parent/guardian to call the office to excuse qualifying absences.
• Students may not excuse their own attendance, even at age 18.

Looking forward to seeing you in the stands this year!