1. Hazen High School Class of 2019
Preparing for the
School Year

2. Kate O’Brien Principal
Welcome
Kate O’Brien
Principal

3. Rachel Thibodeau Class President, Class of 2018
Student Perspective
Rachel Thibodeau
Class President, Class of 2018

4. Spencer Chin Gordy Guide Exec
Gordy Guides
Spencer Chin
Gordy Guide Exec

5. Gordy’s Guides Facilitate Freshman Orientation Day/First day of school
Welcome Freshmen to high school and encourage their school involvement
Connect Freshmen with Junior and Senior mentors through year-long activities
Provide transitional support and advice throughout the year
Plan and conduct academic celebrations

6. Co-Curricular Activities & Athletics
Ed Crow & Susan James
Assistant Principals

7. GET INVOLVED!
Chance to meet new people, be supported by coaches and advisors, participate in team environment, etc… 
Why should students get involved?
Increases Academic Achievement
Improves Attendance
Offers Leadership Opportunities
Helps to Realize and/or Develop Talents and Interests
Builds New Friendships
Instills Feeling of Belonging/Connectedness
Develops Life Skills
Creates a Sense of Balance
Promotes having FUN!
Colleges are looking for students that have a more well-rounded High School experience.

8. Athletics Fall Season Winter Season Spring Season
Cross Country (Boys and Girls)
Basketball(Boys and Girls)
Football
Boys’ Swim & Dive
Girls’ Soccer
Gymnastics (Girls)
Girls’ Swim & Dive
Wrestling(Boys & Girls)
Girls’ Volleyball
Spring Season
Golf (Boys and Girls)
Baseball
Boys’ Tennis
Boys’ Soccer
Softball
Girls’ Tennis
Track & Field(Boys and Girls)

9. Clubs and Activities Clubs/Activities Music Anime Club
FLASH(Photography)
Chamber Singers
Asian Student Union
Gay/Straight Alliance
Concert Band
ASB
Gordy’s Garments
Marching Band
Student Government
The Hazen Players Drama Club
Concert Choir
Class Officers
East Hill Strings
Black Student Union
Health Sciences
Divina Voce
Break Dance Club
Highlander Club
Jazz Ensemble
Cheerleaders
Jewish Student Union
Man Choir
Chemistry Club
Key Club
Mixed Chorus
Culinary Arts/Skills USA
The Kilt Newspaper
Orchestra
Latino Student Union
Symphonic Band
D.E.C.A.
Literary Magazine
Diversity Club
National Honor Society
D.I.Y. Club (crafts)
Orienteering Club
Drill Team
Robotics Club
Earth Corps
Speech and Debate
Egalitarian Club
STEAM Club
F.B.L.A.
The Lonach (Yearbook)

10. Roger Ingalls President
Hazen PTSA
Roger Ingalls
President

11. Christi Leick Head Counselor
Registration
Christi Leick
Head Counselor

12. Hazen Counseling Staff
Support Staff
Madelene Matthews, Registrar
Tracy Harris, Counseling Secretary
Greta Perkins, Counseling Office Assistant
Counselors
Christi Leick, Counselor (A-E)
Brenda Day, Counselor (F-Li)
Brian Creeley, Counselor(Lo-Ri)
Erin Palmer, Counselor (Ro-Z)
Career Center
Quan Nguyen Anderson, Career Specialist

13. What is a High School CREDIT?
One semester-long class equals 0.5 credit
If you pass all 6 classes in one semester, how many credits will you earn for the semester?
3.0 credits
So how many credits can you earn in one year (2 semesters)?
6.0 credits
How many credits can you earn in 4 years?
24 credits
You need 22.0 credits minimum to graduate.

14. Minimum Graduation Requirements
Course
Class of 2019
Language Arts
4 credits
Math (through Alg 3-4 minimum)
3 credits
Science
2 credits
Social Studies
Fine Arts
1 credits
Health and Fitness
2 credits (0.5 Health & 1.5 Fitness)
Occupational Education
1 credit
Electives
6 credits
TOTAL
22 credits
Additional Requirements:
State Exams
SBAC: English/Language Arts & Math
End of Course (EOC): Biology
Culminating Project/High School Plus Education Plan
20 hours of community service

15. Graduation vs. University Admission
Course
High School Graduation
22 credits required
Min. College Admission
15 credits required, plus electives
Language Arts
4 credits
Math
(through Alg 3-4 minimum)
3 credits
(must take math Sr. yr)
Science
2 credits
Social Studies
Fine Arts
1 credits
1 credit
Health and Fitness
(0.5 Health, 1.5 Fitness)
N/A
Occupational Education
World Language
(of the same language)
Electives
6 credits
Choose electives that support career and academic goals
For more information on the College Admission Process, Google “Washington Higher Education Coordinating Board”

16. Freshman Year – Class Requirements
Language Arts 1-2 (Year-long)
Some students may be identified for an additional reading class instead of an elective.
Science: Physical/Earth Science (Year-long)
Health (One Semester)
1 Computer Course(One Semester): Info Tech Academy, Multimedia Design, Comp Programing Intro
Math (Year-long)
Standard Algebra 1-2 or higher
Physical Education (Year-long)
Elective Class (1 Year-long or 2 Semester classes)

17. Academic Support Courses
Your student’s 8th grade Smarter Balanced ELA & Math Scores (formerly MSP) matter!
Reading Lab
Gives students strategies for building vocabulary, expanding comprehension, improving study skills, and writing skills.
Intensified Algebra
Two-period course provides targeted supports and interventions to increase success in Algebra 1-2.

18. 9th grade Honors opportunities
ALL Honors courses are student-selected.
Students are encouraged to consider challenging themselves with the Hazen Honors course options which include:
Honors Language Arts 1-2: Integrated into the regular LA class. Your student will sign up at the beginning of the school year.
Honors Information Technology: Integrated into your regular IT class.
Honors Physical/Earth Science: Separate science section from the standard course. Select this class on the Registration Form.
Important consideration: Once enrolled in an Honors course, a student will not be able to switch back to a standard course. In all cases, expectations for honors courses will be very high.

19. Academic Rigor at Hazen – Opportunities for ALL Students
Students have many opportunities to take rigorous coursework
Honors 9 -10th grades
AP th grades
Growth of our Advanced Placement (AP) Program:
2010: 8 AP Courses, 210 AP Exams
2014: 16 AP Courses, 550 AP Exams
“Road Map Project” opportunities:
PSAT for all students (10-11th grade)
School Day SAT for all students (11th grade)

20. Can I waive PE?
1.5 years of Physical Education is required for graduation by the State of Washington.
Students may DELAY taking P.E. classes for academic reasons. As a Senior, students may apply to waive the PE graduation requirement.

21. Send this to school with your 8th grader on
Registration Form
Send this to school with your 8th grader on
Friday, March 27th

22. Resources

23. H.E.L.P. (Hazen Extended Library Period)
Every Monday through Thursday, the Hazen library will remain open until 3:00 p.m. Including a special math support area.
Sorry, there is no bus service on these days.
Teachers and fellow students will be available for tutoring.
Computers, books, and working space are available in a calm and safe environment.

24. NHS Homework Help
Are you struggling with a subject in school? Need help studying for that big test? NHS is here to help!
Who: ALL STUDENTS
What: Homework help, somewhere you can meet with study groups
One on One Tutoring may be arranged!
When: Thursdays from 2:10-3:00pm
Where: Dr. Jones’ room, #134
See you there!

25. Stephanie Dickman & Corey Cerna Co-Presidents

26. Who We Are… A Non-Profit run by parent volunteers
Focus is to support extra-curricular activities at Hazen
28 active groups made up of sports teams, Band, Orchestra, Choir, Senior class & leadership clubs
Grant $6,000 annually to various teams & clubs
Raised over $60,000 annually through several fundraising activities
Annual Hazen Booster Club Dinner & Auction raised $50K last year.
Membership cost: $25 per family
More information:

27. Executive Board… Corey Cerna & Stephanie Dickman, Co-Presidents
Deana Mellinger, Vice President-Membership
Steve Dinkins, Vice President-Fundraising
Karin Nagel, Secretary
Christie LeBar, Treasurer

28. Visitation
Hazen National Honor Society Members are available to lead tours
Hazen Department chairs are in the Commons to answer questions.
Business Education Dept.: Ray McCabe
Family & Consumer Sciences Dept.: Kerri Dowd
Fine & Performing Arts Dept.: Josh Viles
English Dept.: Sarah Menaul
English Language Learning Dept.: Leah Gipe
Health & Fitness Dept.: Jamie Wespestad
Math Dept.: Travis Savala
Science Dept.: Mike McCarron
Social Studies Dept.: Marybeth Mayzak
Special Education.: Angie Atkinson
Technical Education Dept.: John Clark
World Languages Dept.: Gail Ellis