Senior Recap

2013 Senior Summary

I want to thank all of the seniors who were present Monday.  The information from the survey taken is so helpful.  The information from last question of the survey dealing with advice for underclassmen was shared at both 8^th grade celebrations.  Your advice was tremendous. 

Graduation Recap-I felt very fortunate that we were able to have a beautiful day for graduation as it has rained or been cloudy each day since graduation.  Some of you have shared your thoughts about the ceremony.  I appreciate your feedback. It was important for me to recognize the many outstanding efforts of so many wonderful students. This has been a great class and we are very proud of them.

Graduation Program Mistakes & Additional Information-I wanted to publicly apologize to three of our students who were not recognized for their academic efforts.  Josh Banks, Lance Lijewski, and Jacob Bischoff should have been recognized as AP Scholars from the exams they took over the last three years.  It does not include test results from this year as we do not have those results.

• AP Scholar-granted to students who receive scores of 3 or higher on three or more AP Exams

             Lance Lijewski II

• AP Scholar with Honor- Granted to students who receive an average score of at least 3.25 on all AP Exams taken, and scores of 3 or higher on four or more of these exams

             Joshua Banks

• AP Scholar with Distinction- Granted to students who receive an average score of at least 3.5 on all AP Exams taken, and scores of 3 or higher on five or more of these exams

             Jacob Bischoff

• Our Bootstrap, Citizenship & Mr. Orange & Black recipients will be receiving a $300 scholarship.

Go Panthers!

Week 17-Information and Updates

Week 17 Update and Important Information

WHS Band Concert-The WHS Band will be performing starting at 7:00 p.m in the Washburn Performing Arts Center.

Senior Caps and Gowns-Caps and Gowns can be picked up during both lunches on Monday, June 10.

Seniors Finals-Senior Finals are Monday (1 & 2), Tuesday (4 & 5) and Wednesday (6 & 7) during regularly scheduled classes.

WHS Variety Show-The WHS Variety Show will begin in the Washburn Performing Art Center at 7:00 pm on Tuesday, June 11.

Math EOC-Thursday morning starting at 7:55 a.m. students will be taking either the Algebra EOC or Geometry EOC.  Students will be notified by their math teacher which room they will be testing.  Students who have already met standard and are not required to test, can arrive at school at 11:35 a.m. when 1st period begins.  All testers need to bring a scientific calculator!! We have some calculators, but not enough for every student to have their own.

Senior Awards Night-Senior Awards Night will be on Thursday, June 13, 6:30 p.m. in the Commons and Washburn Auditorium.  This will be the night for celebrating academic awards and scholarships that seniors have earned.

Biology EOC-Friday morning starting at 7:55 a.m. students will be taking the Biology EOC.  Students will be notified by their science teacher which room they will be testing.  Students who have already met standard on the Biology EOC or who do not need it for graduation can arrive at school at 10:30 a.m. for Senior Assembly.  

Graduation Practice and Assembly-Friday, June 14, the seniors’ day will begin at 7:55 a.m. in the Washburn Auditorium. We will have commencement practice and then the senior assembly at 10:30 a.m.  The Seniors' day will end at approximately 11:30 a.m.

Excelsior High School Graduation-The Excelsior High School Graduation ceremony will begin at 4:00 p.m. in the Washburn Performing Art Center.  Immediately following the ceremony, the graduates, families, friends and staff will be in the commons enjoying cake and punch.

Washougal HS Graduation Ceremony-Saturday, June 15, the Graduation ceremony will begin at 5:00 p.m.  The gates for the stadium will open at 3:00 p.m.  Graduates need to meet in the small gym at 4:00 pm. Graduates are expected to be dressed up/semi-formal for this occasion.

Graduation Seating-Each graduate will be given two (2) tickets for seating inside the fenced area in front of the stage.  Top ten students will receive an additional three (3) tickets.  There will also be seating for individuals with disabilities or impaired mobility. If you could let us know ahead of time so we can make sure to have adequate space that would be helpful.  You can call Ann Jendro at 954-3169 to reserve handicap seating.   A person can accompany for assistance if needed.  Seniors will be able to pick up their tickets starting Wednesday, June 12, in the main office.

Math & Science EOC Information

Thursday and Friday EOC Testing Schedule-Read All the Information—especially at the bottom.

All students enrolled in Algebra and Geometry must take the End of Course Exam in math on June 13 starting at 7:55 am.  Math teachers will let students know what room to report to on Thursday.

Students who are in Algebra II, Pre-Calculus, Financial Fitness and Applied Math who need to take an exam will be told by their math teacher which exam they will be taking and which room to report. 

Current juniors need to meet standard on one of the math EOC exams.  Current 9^th and 10^th graders need to meet standard on both the Algebra and Geometry exam.

We are recommending that students check with their math teacher if they are unsure whether or not they need to take either of the End of Course Exams this year.

We are asking all students to bring a scientific calculator to school.  Students will not be able to use their cell phones, tablets, or any other electronic device during the exam.

All students enrolled in a Biology class will take a Biology exam Friday, June 15 starting at 7:55 am.  Biology teachers will let students know what room to report to on Friday. 

All current 9^th and 10^th graders are required to meet standard on the Biology EOC Exam for graduation.

We are recommending that students check with their science teacher if they are unsure whether or not they need to take either of the Biology EOC Exams this year.

Non-testing students are not required to attend school during the testing.  Non-testing students who are at school need to report to the Library, Commons or WIGL (computer lab) during testing hours or they may report to school at 11:35 on Thursday and 12:00 on Friday for the first period of the day, if they can arrange for their own transportation.

School buses will run on the regular times.

Week 16 Updates and Information

The Be the Change Club added this to one of our walls....Good Work!

WHS Updates and Information

Last 2 1/2 Weeks-We are down to the last 2 ½ weeks of school and it is going to be busy.  I have attempted to list all the upcoming events.  As we are approaching the end of the year, there are a number of things to consider.  Students will be held accountable for returning textbooks and other instructional materials assigned to them throughout the year no later than Wednesday, June 19. All library materials are due in the library no later than Friday, June 7.  The school district will receive any items turned in after June 19; however,  students will be required to pay for the item(s) because new materials will be ordered to replace what we believed to be missing. Students will be required to pay all outstanding fines and fees prior to participation in future school sponsored events (sports/activities/clubs, etc) for the 2013-14 school year. All student fines must be paid prior to graduation.

Senior Panels-Senior Panels are June 5 and 6 in the afternoon.  Both days are early release with students be released at 11:25 am. 

Caps and Gowns-Caps and gowns will be distributed during lunches on Friday, June 7.

Guest Speaker-Drew McDaniel, a suicide prevention specialist, will be speaking to WHS students on June 7.  Students will report to the auditorium during their regularly scheduled English classes.  If you have questions or want to learn more about Drew McDaniel, please contact Owen Sanford at 954-3113.

Senior Finals-Senior Finals will take place Monday-Wednesday, June 10-12.  Senior finals are regularly scheduled days….not early release!

Senior Award Night-Senior Awards Night will be on Thursday, June 13, 6:30 p.m. in the Commons and Washburn Auditorium.  This will be the night for celebrating academic awards and scholarships that seniors have earned.

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/

Graduation Practice and Senior Assembly-Friday, June 14, the seniors’ day will begin at 7:55 a.m. in the Washburn Auditorium. We will have commencement practice and then the senior assembly at 11:00 a.m.  Their day will end at approximately 11:45 a.m.

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/

Graduation Ceremony-Saturday, June 15, the Graduation ceremony will begin at 5:00 p.m.  The gates for the stadium will open at 3:00 p.m.

2013 Washougal Summer School Credit Recovery-Students can now sign up for credit recovery. Classes cost $50 per .5 credit earned. Summer School will be offered at Hathaway Elementary School.  There is a class orientation meeting July 8 and classes start July 9 and end August 15.  If you have questions regarding summer school please call Washougal Community Education at 954-3838.  The summer school flyer is attached to this email.

Summer HSPE-During August, 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.

June

5                Senior Presentations (Students released at 11:25 am)

6                Senior Presentations (Students released at 11:25 am)

7                Guest Speaker during English classes-Drew McDaniel

7                Phony Tonys (7:00-9:00 pm)

10              Senior Finals (1 & 2)

10              WHS Band Concert in the auditorium starting at 7:00 pm

11              Senior Finals (4 & 5)

11              WHS Variety Show in the auditorium starting at 7:00 pm

12              Senior Finals (6 & 7)

13              Algebra and Geometry EOC starting at 7:55 am

13              Senior Awards Night (6:30-9:30 pm)

14              Biology EOC starting at 7:55 am

14              EHS Graduation starting at 4:00 pm

14              Senior Assembly

15              WHS Graduation starting at 5:00 pm

17              Finals 1 & 2 (Students released at 11:25 am)

18              Finals 4 & 5 (Students released at 11:25 am)

19              Finals 6 & 7 (Students released at 11:25 am)