Monday, June 10, 2013

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 9th and 10th 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 9th and 10th 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.

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