Rotary Scholar of the Month for April 2015: Christian Schicker

Christian Schicker was selected as the Camas Washougal Rotary Scholar of the Month for April 2015.  Christian is a sophomore at Washougal High School and has a 4.0 GPA.  Pauline Rule, Christian’s Honors Biology Teacher, says “Christian is an exceptional young man endowed with exceptional intelligence.”  She adds that “He reasons quickly and accurately, making him an outstanding problem solver,” and that he “is a team player and works well with anyone.”  She noted that Christian “is respectful, friendly, and goes with the flow, adjusting his focus as needed.”

Christian’s Spanish Teacher, Brian Eggleston, describes as “unique in his diligence, talents, and his desire to learn.”  He also added that “Raúl”, as he’s known in Spanish class, clearly enjoys acquiring new concepts and skills, and he then applies them creatively for practice and self-improvement.  In class Christian asks thoughtful questions, helps others in their learning, and sets a notable example of self-discipline and respect.”  Eggleston also notes that Christian’s “positive attitude is contagious, to the point that any student he works with I know will come to understand better the material at hand and appreciate the interaction.  His pursuit of self-improvement extends across the curriculum and to soccer, as well, where he is known as an excellent and reliable player to his coach and peers.  Christian looks to new tasks and challenges not so much as obstacles, but rather as opportunities for valuable growth.”  Eggleston also shared that “Christian is a fantastic asset to Washougal High School, and I know that here and throughout his future he will continue to serve as a uniquely positive example to those around him.”

Algebra II Teacher Rochelle Aiton shared that “Christian is a joy to have in class.  He comes in with a smile with his homework completed, and ready to take on whatever the new day brings. He is not just intelligent, but thorough and thoughtful. He asks pertinent questions and helps his peers when he can.

Christian is the son of Linda and Harvey Goodling.  Congratulations, Christian!

Washougal High School 1st Semester Academic All-Stars

Each semester at Washougal High School each department recognizes students from each grade level who consistently demonstrated the type of qualities and behaviors that attribute to a "top academic performance".  Students are given an Academic All-Star Certificate and are recognized at grade level assemblies.  

Through this recognition, the WHS staff is able to share our appreciation for many of our students who consistently demonstrate skills that potentially attribute to their success in the classroom.  The following list provides a brief overview of the skills, work habits and character traits common among the students recognized: Critical Thinking, Problem-solving, Perseverance, Self-direction, Self-discipline, Oral and Written Communication, Adaptability, Leadership, Collaboration/Teamwork

AWARD	STUDENT	GRADE
American Sign Language	Madisen Baldwin	12
Anatomy & Physiology	Ellie Schmid	12
Anatomy & Physiology	Kaycee Zieman	12
Anatomy & Physiology	Maddie Gregory	12
AP Calculus	Maddie Gregory	12
AP Government	Adam Krout	12
AP Government	Jacqueline Steffanson	12
AP Physics	Adam Krout	12
Chemistry	Art Boyer	12
CTE - Applied Math	Miranda Lynch	12
CTE - Child Development	Emily Perkins	12
CTE - Computer Apps.	Lena Hunsbedt	12
CTE - FACSE	Beverly Carlson	12
CTE - FACSE	Jolynn Wenick	12
CTE - Intro Drafting	Sam Barnes	12
CTE - Intro Drafting	Art Boyer	12
CTE - Metal Arts	Heather Deulen	12
CTE - Woodworking I	Shad Holsinger	12
Fine Arts - Art	Brittani hauzen	12
Fine Arts - Band	Maddie Gregory	12
Fine Arts - Choir	Savanna Engbrecht	12
Fine Arts - Drama	Sean Larson	12
Marine Biology	Patrick Neill	12
Marine Biology	Karina Miller	12
Medical Terminology	Chelsa Jensen	12
Medical Terminology	Tyler Bancke	12
Physical Education	Art Boyer	12
Physical Education	Beverly Carlson	12
Social Studies	Carly Morris	12
Spanish III	Karina Miller	12

   

AWARD	NAME	GRADE
American Sign Language	Abigail Lawrence	11
Anatomy & Physiology	Courtney Shelley	11
Anatomy & Physiology	Cassie Tran	11
Anatomy & Physiology	Katie Desimone	11
AP U.S. History	Joshua Bischoff	11
AP U.S. History	Taylor Billups	11
Biology	Shondreka Luke	11
Biology	Taylor Billups	11
Chemistry	Wiwin Hartini	11
CTE - Child Development	Dakota Payne	11
CTE - Computer Apps.	DeAundre Summers	11
CTE - Drafting/CAD II	Hunter Blackburn	11
CTE - FACSE	Austin Kleha	11
CTE - FACSE	Evelyn Walcott	11
CTE - Metals III	Lucas Varner	11
CTE - Woodworking I	Evelyn Walcott	11
Fine Arts - Band	Becca Bennett	11
Fine Arts - Choir	Shelbi Langston	11
Fine Arts - Drama	Kailey Dayton	11
German II	Joshua Bischoff	11
German III	Chris Mishler	11
Japanese III	Mitchell Myers	11
Marine Biology	Bailey Hammond	11
Physical Education	Jennifer Wilson	11
Physical Education	Lee Campen	11
PreCalculus	Joshua Bischoff	11
PreCalculus	Aisha Marcos	11
Social Studies	Riley Coffman	11
Social Studies	Aisha Marcos	11
Social Studies	Taylor Brown	11
Spanish I	Wiwin Hartini	11
Spanish II	Taylor Brown	11
Spanish III	Courtney Shelley	11

AWARD	NAME	GRADE
Algebra II	Ryan Krout	10
Algebra II	Meghan Jackson	10
American Sign Language	Mialisa Oster	10
Anatomy & Physiology	Luke Toepfer	10
AP World History	Ryan Krout	10
Biology	Hannah Couture	10
Biology	Ryan Perkins	10
Chemistry	Kiersten Parker	10
CTE - Carpentry I	Luis Farias	10
CTE - Carpentry I	Andromeda Kolbe	10
CTE - Computer Apps.	Ryan Krout	10
CTE - Computer Apps.	Matthew Kutchera	10
CTE - Digital Photography	Ashley Lamb	10
CTE - Digital Photography	Kiersten Parker	10
CTE - Drafting	Tanner Braun	10
CTE - FACSE	Audrey Smith	10
CTE - FACSE	Rory Csanky	10
CTE - Metals I	Joseph Allyn	10
CTE - Small Engine	Alex Bancroft	10
English	Brooklynn Bailey	10
English	Meghan Jackson	10
English	Robert Wayper	10
English	Dabrielle Lowman	10
English	Kiersten Parker	10
English	Anna Stanton	10
English	Breanna Rushford	10
English	Hannah Lintala	10
English	Christian Schicker	10
Fine Arts - Art	Ryan Perkins	10
Fine Arts - Band	Robby Wayper	10
Fine Arts - Choir	Laura Dills	10
Fine Arts - Drama	Jocob Dye	10
Honors Biology	Tai Barnett	10
Honors Biology	Anna Stanton	10
Honors Biology	Christian Schicker	10
Japanese II	Lauren Scott	10
Medical Terminology	Maralee Dakolios	10
Medical Terminology	Robert Linde	10
Physical Education	Savannah Metz	10
Social Studies	Meghan Jackson	10
Spanish II	Ryan Krout	10
Spanish II	Miles Roberts	10
Spanish IV	Steven Salazar	10

AWARD	NAME	GRADE
Algebra I	Alexis Maniscalco	9
Algebra I	Owen Jenkins	9
American Sign Language	Kimberly Kanning	9
AP World History	Emma Hein	9
Biology	Maggie Hungerford	9
Biology	Anna Sharp	9
Biology	Braelyn Higdon	9
Biology	Jalen Watts	9
Biology	Kaitlyn Eck	9
Biology	Anthony Esse	9
Chemistry	Brendon Moen	9
CTE - Computer Apps.	Levi Collins	9
CTE - Computer Apps.	Emily McNeale	9
CTE - FACSE	Kevin Klackner	9
CTE - FACSE	Kyel Fisher	9
CTE - Intro Drafting	Matthew Norvell	9
CTE - Metal Arts	Giovonie Gallamore	9
English	Jalen Watts	9
English	Katherine Boon	9
English	Andrea Gonzalez	9
English	Alex Wilmoth	9
English	Rebekah Muir	9
English	Rebekah Schilling	9
English	Julianne Ramme	9
Fine Arts - Art	Anna Stanton	9
Fine Arts - Choir	Jessie Larson	9
Fine Arts - Drama	Samantha Eakins	9
Geometry	Braelyn Higdon	9
German I	Jeanine Jones	9
Honors Biology	Marcus Bennett	9
Honors Biology	Phoebe Walker	9
Honors Biology	Emma Hein	9
Honors English	Josh Hight	9
Japanese I	Matthew Norvell	9
Medical Terminology	Jared Davis	9
Physical Education	Alexis Maniscalco	9
Physical Education	Alec Langen	9
Social Studies	Robert Wayper	9
Social Studies	Austin Evans	9
Social Studies	Luke Olson	9
Social Studies	Kyel Fisher	9
Spanish I	Tessa Anderson	9
Spanish I	Andrea Gonzalez	9
Spanish I	Josh Hight	9

Rotary Scholar of the Month for March 2015: Brooke Otto

Brooke Otto was selected as the Camas Washougal Rotary Scholar of the Month for March 2015.  Brooke is a sophomore at Washougal High School and has a GPA of 3.683.  Linda Barnes, CTE teacher, says Brooke is “cheerful, conscientious, and very positive” and adds that she is a “good influence on her peers.”  Her history teacher, Jeff Condon, describes Brooke as “always smiling and kind to her peers.”

Brooke’s Geometry teacher, Karen Wysaske, relates that “Brooke is an exemplary student and well liked by classmates.  She works hard to keep up and do good work in Geometry.”  She further adds that “She works well with her partner and is always cheerful.  She is eager to share and asks great questions. I really enjoy having her in class!”    Brooke is the daughter of Corey and Terri Otto.  Congratulations, Brooke!

Watercare Industrial Services Student Achievement Highlight - March 205

Crystal Chase

 A “Go To” person, WHS Senior Crystal Chase is a great student athlete with a fantastic personality. Crystal is a valued hard worker in class and especially as part of Student Government, one who exerts a strong, positive influence on her peers. The two words that come to mind are motivated and driven. Crystal is highly motivated to succeed and she is driven to achieve her goals. With Crystal’s unique outlook on the world, our community is truly blessed to have someone of her fine character. Her determination and fire will get her far in life and we wish Crystal all the best.

Heather Deulen

WHS Senior Heather Deulen consistently sets the bar high, establishes priorities and gets the job done. In the process, this outstanding, positive, helpful student also encourages her peers to be the best they can be. Heather is motivated as a student and highly competitive as an athlete. She is someone who constantly asks questions to get a deeper understanding of the material. Heather enlightens the classroom with her positive behavior. Because she brings a light to everything she does, we predict a bright future for Heather.

Rotary Scholar of the Month for February 2015: Rebecca (Millie) Munster

Rebecca (Millie) Munster was selected as the Camas Washougal Rotary Scholar of the Month for January 2015.  Millie is a sophomore at Washougal High School and has a GPA of 3.87.  Jeff Condon, Millie’s AP US History Teacher, shares that “She wants to understand why things happened, how they happened, the impact they had…” and that she “has a strong work ethic that serves her well.”   Geometry Teacher Karen Wysaske adds that “Millie does Geometry well, showing and explaining her thinking.  Her work is neat and clear.  She is dedicated to her success.”

Millie’s Spanish Teacher, Rochelle Aiton, describes her as “an athletic, intelligent and determined student.”  She further says “When she sets her mind to a task she accomplishes it with tenacity.”  Biology Teacher Pauline Rule also sees great characteristics in Millie.  She says “Millie is an outstanding all-around student. Intelligent, hard-working, respectful, polite, and fun!”  She adds that Millie “Enjoys learning and her fine mind is always working ahead...she is the quintessential student who will ask the question that is a segue into the next topic.”  Millie is the daughter of Armando and Natalie Rivas. Congratulations Millie!

Calibrating Observations & Walk-Throughs

Posted Behavior Expectations

Thursday morning I had an opportunity to participate in walk-throughs at JMS and CCMS with other principals in an effort to "calibrate" our observations and learn from each other.   Prior to the walk-throughs, we met in the main office at JMS to discuss what aspects of instruction we were going to target and what content area we would be observing.  The process we decided on involved establishing two teams of observers.   We identified the two rooms we would visit for roughly ten minutes each and then switch rooms.  Each group or team would go into a room and after each visit we briefly  discussed what each person observed....this is the key to the "calibration."  When the observation period at each school was over, we met in a conference room to discuss our observations as a whole and to debrief the process. 

6th Grade Math Learning Target

It is important that the lens administrators use during observations and walk-throughs are similar. The term that is used to describe consistency among administrators is referred to as inter-rater reliability.  The goal is for evaluators to be accurate and consistent during observations and their thoughts and judgments to be based upon evidence observed.  We really want to make sure that as evaluators, we are seeing things the same way and we are able to identify specific use of those strategies that are most closely tied to student achievement.  If we are not seeing those strategies, then we want to be provide accurate, feedback to teachers that promotes growth of teacher practice.

8th Grade Service Project

8th Grade Service Project

I was pleased with our discussions and am looking forward to continuing the walk-throughs with the other principals. The process that we used was helpful for me and allowed for a great deal of insight and reflection into what each of us observed.  I was also very impressed with the level of instruction and learning taking place at both middle schools. At JMS we observed six classrooms and at CCMS we observed four.  I am going to offer the same opportunity to teachers at the high school.  The level of instruction and student engagement that I observed was impressive.  I saw an effective team of teachers co-teaching a class of 6th graders in which the students were completely engaged in the activity.  I observed a science classroom in which the students were working in groups preparing for a brief presentation they had prepared on whiteboards.  Each group was able to use a variety of sources to research their topic.  This particular day they were researching and presenting on weather patterns.  During the presentations, students were recording important information on a graphic organizer they were provided.  Students teaching students is an effective way to increase engagement.  We observed a classroom of 6th graders joining their teacher's blog.  The teacher really wanted the students to connect with the text so she asked them to provide textual evidence to support their analysis of what they read and to blog their evidence. Finally, I walked the CCMS hall with all of the service project boards hanging.  What a great 8th grade project. The bottomline is that greatness can be found in every school and on every campus.  I had a wonderful visit to JMS and CCMS on Thursday.  It was such a privilege to visit and observe the learning that is happening at both schools.    

Rotary Scholar of the Month for January 2015: Joshua Stout

Joshua Stout was selected as the Camas Washougal Rotary Scholar of the Month for January 2015.  Joshua is a sophomore at Washougal High School and has a GPA of 3.950.  Marcee Salas, Joshua’s English Teacher, describes him as “hard working, polite, and an overall great student.”  Salas further adds that “he always turns in every assignment and is a major contributor to class discussions.”

Brian Eggleston, Joshua’s Spanish Teacher, adds that “Josh has a natural spirit of inquiry that I would love to see in more students; he enjoys learning new concepts and practicing them in speaking, reading, writing, and listening, and he asks thoughtful questions to deepen his skills and knowledge.”  Eggleston notes that “he also works well with any partner I select for him, and brings a consistently positive attitude and strong work ethic that I know others appreciate too.  He stands out as an avid learner with a bright future.”  Eggleston also adds that “I can also tell that his efforts and attitude in class are a mirror of his work outside of the classroom too, where he strives through self-discipline and helping others to become a better person each day.  From what I know of Joshua, I am confident that he richly deserves this award and is an ideal example for other youths to follow in many ways.”

Geometry Teacher Karen Wysaske says “Josh is one of the hardest working students I have ever had.  He perseveres no matter how challenging the problems are.”  In her work with Joshua she has found that “he comes in frequently to check his understanding, ask questions, and to complete work,” and that “he takes his time and meticulously shows his work to demonstrate his understanding in Geometry.”  Joshua is the son of Harley and Sierra Stout.  Congratulations Joshua!