Week 13 Updates and Information

Week 13 Updates and Information

WHS Band-The WHS Bands would like to invite everyone to attend our 9th annual "Pops" Concert TONIGHT, at 7 p.m. We will be featuring the Jazz Band, Symphonic Band, and Wind Ensemble performing music from your favorite movies and television shows! Bring the family for an evening of outstanding entertainment - admission is $5 adults, $3 students/seniors, and free with a WHS Season Arts Pass. Don't miss out!

Drama Production-WHS Advanced Acting and Panther Players present an evening of comedy Thursday and Friday evening, May 16-17, at 7:00 p.m. Advanced Acting presents "It's Not You, It's Me" - a collection of break-ups, and Panther Players presents "I Hate Shakespeare" - Shakespeare with game shows, valley girls and zombies! Tickets are only $3 for students and are available at the door.

District Track Meet-WHS is hosting the District 4 Championships Friday, May 17.  The field events begin at 4:00 pm and the running events soon after.  If you want additional information about the track meet, please contact Doug Cox, WHS Athletic Director.

PLC Early Release-Wednesday, May 15 will be our last PLC early release.  Students will be dismissed at 11:25 am.  Students will see all of their teachers on Wednesday with shortened periods.

Academic Support Guide-The counseling center has put together an Academic Support Guide. If you are interested in checking it out, click on the link below:

http://www.washougal.k12.wa.us/whs/departments/Counseling%20Documents/WHS%20Academic%20Support-1.pdf

AP Testing-This the last week for AP testing, if you have any questions regarding AP testing, please contact Mrs. Lewallen, AP Coordinator at susan.lewallen@wahsougalsd.org or by phone at 954-3134

May 13          Noon                Physics

May 14          8:00 am         US Government

May 15          8:00 am         US History

May 16          8:00 am         World History

           

Senior Graduation Meeting-There was a meeting for all seniors hosted by Mr. Hansen on Monday, May 13, during 3^rd period (9:45-10:15) in the auditorium. Because we did not cover all of the information, we will be scheduling another meeting in the near future for all seniors.

WHS Dress Code-WHS policy requires common sense, decency and safety with regard to dress.  The reason for this policy is to build and reinforce work habits and differentiate school time from any other time.  School dress standards set a tone, which reinforces the learning environment.   Students are to observe modesty, appropriateness and neatness in clothing and personal appearance. Halter tops, short shorts, mini skirts, spaghetti straps, strapless, bare feet, bare chest, bare stomach, bathing suits, and see-through clothing are not acceptable for regular classroom attire.  Appropriate length for shorts and skirts is longer than mid-thigh.

Biology EOC-Students in the classes of 2013 and 2014 are not required to take the biology EOC to graduation.  Students in the class of 2015 and beyond must pass the biology EOC to graduate.  The biology EOC will be offered Friday, June 14 in the morning starting at 7:55 am.

Science Support- http://www.sno.wednet.edu/index.php/curriculum-resources/biology-resources/

Math EOC-Students in the class 0f 2013 & 2014 must pass one math EOC to graduate.  Students in the class of 2015 and beyond must pass two math EOCs to graduate.  The math EOC exams will be given Thursday, June 13 in the morning starting at 7:55 am. 

Math Support- http://www.sno.wednet.edu/index.php/curriculum-resources/high-school-mathematics-resources/

Summer HSPE-IN August of every year, the state offers an administration of the High School Proficiency Exam (HSPE). We will be hosting these exams at WHS August 13-15.  Writing will take place on the August 13 & 14 and Reading on August 15.  We should be getting our results back for the HSPE in the next couple of weeks.  At that point, we will let students and parents know the next steps.

WHS Communication-If you are interested in following what is happening at WHS please “like us” at the following locations:

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Student Achievement Highlight-May

Watercare Industrial Services Student Achievement Highlight

WHS Senior Sydney Niemi works like a well-oiled machine and provides the muscles of the ASL (American Sign Language) program.  When given a task, Sydney takes charge and has become the teacher’s “right hand man.”  There is no task that Sydney will refuse, no task she does not complete.  Intelligent, studious and hardworking, this young lady is well respected by her peers and teachers.  Sydney has picked up the slack as an ASL Club officer when others weren’t able to complete tasks or attend meetings.  To sum it up, Sydney is “talented and awesome”, and she will be missed at WHS.

According to her teacher, WHS Senior Savannah McDowell is the “heart and soul” of our ASL (American Sign Language) shows.  Savannah creates the posters, edits and runs music, and keeps the instructor organized.  Because she works so hard and cares so much about everything she does, Savannah is respected by every student in ASL.  Savannah is also active in Wind Ensemble and Pep Band, where she plays baritone saxophone and serves as band president.  Studious, thoughtful, enthusiastic,this young woman is a true leader.  Her positive attitude motivates others, and Savannah demonstrates the skill of quietly leading by example in all she does.  These traits will benefit Savannah and those around her far into the future.

Week 12 Information and Updates

Week 12 Updates and Information

Teacher Appreciation Week-Teacher Appreciation Week is May 6-10.  If you have an opportunity to do so, please share your appreciation for a teacher or teachers who have been influential in your life or the education of your student. We all know that the work a teacher does reaches far beyond the borders of the classroom.

A Good teacher Explains ... A Superior teacher Demonstrates ... A GREAT teacher Inspires.    Unknown

Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.  Mahatma Gandhi

School Improvement Plan Presentation-The WHS School Improvement Plan presentation will be Tuesday, May 7 starting at 7:00 pm.  The actual  board meeting begins at 6:30 pm.  It would be great to have parents and students in attendance at the presentation.  The presentation will last about 30 minutes with questions to follow. See you there!

AP Testing- If you have any questions regarding AP testing, please contact Mrs. Lewallen, AP Coordinator at susan.lewallen@wahsougalsd.org or by phone at 954-3134

 Date            Time                  Course

May 7             8:00 am         Spanish

May 8             8:00 am         Calculus AB

May 9             8:00 am         English Literature

May 10          8:00 am         English Language

May 10          12 Noon        Studio Art

May 13          12 Noon        Physics

May 14          8:00 am         US Government

May 15          8:00 am         US History

May 16          8:00 am         World History

           

Washougals Got Talent- Can you juggle? Sing? Washougal's Got Talent is almost here! If you want to be a part of the show or see the amazing talent the competition happens on the 10th of May s starting at 7:00 pm! For those interested, see Mr. Gregersen quick!

Mr. Washougal- Come and watch the boys of spring show off their talents and entertain the crowd in the Mr. Washougal Pageant on Tuesday, May 7, in the Washburn Auditorium starting at 7:00 pm. The cost is $3 per person at the door.  Students, staff, and community members are welcome.

Running Start-Sophomores and juniors that have qualified for Running Start for fall of 2013 will be invited to a Running Start meeting on Wednesday, May 8, during 3rd period to explain all the important paperwork, registration information, and course equivalencies for Running Start. Please attend this meeting if you have qualified for Running Start! You will not meet with your counselor until after this meeting.

Volleyball News-Mallorie Thompson our new volleyball coach will meet with prospective volleyball players on Thurs., May 9, during 3rd period in the commons. Important information regarding open gym, camp and tryouts will be distributed.

Senior Graduation Meeting-There will be a meeting for all seniors hosted by Mr. Hansen on Monday, May 13, during 3^rd period (9:45-10:15) in the auditorium. Come get all the details about senior panels, events, and graduation. The graduation ceremony is quickly approaching!

WHS Dress Code-WHS policy requires common sense, decency and safety with regard to dress.  The reason for this policy is to build and reinforce work habits and differentiate school time from any other time.  School dress standards set a tone, which reinforces the learning environment.   Students are to observe modesty, appropriateness and neatness in clothing and personal appearance. Halter tops, short shorts, mini skirts, spaghetti straps, strapless, bare feet, bare chest, bare stomach, bathing suits, and see-through clothing are not acceptable for regular classroom attire.  Appropriate length for shorts and skirts is longer than mid-thigh.

Senior Award’s Night Slide Show-Parents and/or Seniors please send a maximum of five (5) pictures to ASB advisor, Jim Reed, at jim.reed@washougalsd.org . Please send as soon as possible. The pictures can range from baby, elementary, middle, high school or just hanging out with friends. We want everyone to be included as this is one of the highlights during Senior Awards Night on June 13^th at 6:30 pm.

Biology and Math EOC-The EOC exams will be given Thursday and Friday (June 13 & 14) during the morning.  If you are interested in finding out more about the exams please visit the following sites.  Teachers are currently working on the review plan for all students eligible for the tests.  In review, students who are currently enrolled in Biology, Algebra and Geometry will be testing as well as students who have not met standard.

Math Support- http://www.sno.wednet.edu/index.php/curriculum-resources/high-school-mathematics-resources/

Science Support- http://www.sno.wednet.edu/index.php/curriculum-resources/biology-resources/

2013-14 Master Schedule-We are now moving to the next step in our master schedule building process which involves looking at all of the conflicts that exist. During this phase, we will be talking with student(s) when a conflict exists in their schedule.  A conflict is when two desired classes are offered during the same period.  Our goal is always to create a schedule that meets the needs of our students.  We are still hopeful that schedules for next year will be completed by the first week of June.

WHS Communication-If you are interested in following what is happening at WHS please “like us” at the following locations:

·      http://www.facebook.com/WashougalHS

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