1. Welcome 9 th Grade Campus Discussion

2. Questions/Communications  Question/Suggestion Cards  Information on YCS website and publications www.ycs.wednet.edu  Contact Information Brian Wharton – brian_wharton@ycs.wednet.edubrian_wharton@ycs.wednet.edu John Johnson – john_johnson@ycs.wednet.edujohn_johnson@ycs.wednet.edu Scot Embrey – scot_embrey@ycs.wednet.eduscot_embrey@ycs.wednet.edu Teri Pablo – teresa_pablo@ycs.wednet.eduteresa_pablo@ycs.wednet.edu  Repeat community meetings Dec. 3, Jan. 7

3.  February 9, 2016 Ballot Measures Prop 1: Replacement of current Maintenance And Operations Levy that will expire Prop 2: New Construction, and Safety Project bond measure  Rebuild of Yelm Middle School  Rebuild of Southworth Elementary  Remodel of Prairie Elementary  Safety upgrades at all schools  Construct a 9th grade facility  Projects result in a change in school configuration  K-5 elementary school  6-8 middle school  9-12 high school School Board Resolutions

4. Purpose of 9 th Grade Campus  Always the intent of the district to have a 9-12 HS Program  Provides us the opportunity to meet the intent in the most educationally appropriate manner Design around students needs and how they learn Create gradual transition to high school environment Increase access to activities and resources on high school campus

5. WHY Do We Need a 9 th Grade Campus?  Our 9 th grade students are our most vulnerable students  We want our 9 th grade students to be at high school for all four high school years  We currently have 9 th transition, 10 th transition and the joining of 2 middle schools  Nearly all graduation issues trace back to grades 9 and 10  24 credit graduation requirement is coming (current 7 th graders) and this is a significant increase.  9 th grade students need strong four year plan

6. HOW will a 9 th grade campus help our students?  One transition to high school  Nearly all coursework on the 9 th grade wing  Regular and planned integration into high school life (assemblies, activities, events)  Full participation in co-curricular sports and activities  9 th grade only guidance counseling  Strong mentoring from/with student leaders  Strong orientation program in August  Some “walk-over” to academic programs in math, arts and eventually Advanced Placement  By June, ready for full integration with 10-12 students

7. WHAT would a 9 th Grade Campus in Yelm be like ?  Separate building or wing located by the current greenhouses and Auto Shop (2 minute walk from office)  Would be part of a 9-12 High School campus  School within a school concept  9 th grade students would gradually be integrated into all high school operations  Have its own guidance counselor  On site administrator and support staff

8. WHAT would a 9 th Grade Campus in Yelm be like?  Support up to 450 9 th grade students  9 th teachers more direct work with HS teachers for curriculum alignment  Core program math, science, English, Tech Comm, PE, Health  Electives  World Language, Arts, and Career & Technical Education (CTE)

9. WHY will the 9 th grade campus be successful?  Develop sense of independence and of their class. Team approach to coming together as a high school  All structures support students as high schoolers  Teaching and support staff committed to needs of 9 th graders  Strong 9 th grade guidance counseling. High school and beyond plan, college and career readiness planning  Smaller location helps build supports for all students. Reduce F rates Increase on time graduation rates Decrease rates of school discipline  We are all YHS Tornados! Transition is gradual and planned Teach HS traditions is one smaller setting Renaissance/PATH activities with high school

10. WHEN would this building be ready and WHAT would it contain?  Open Fall 2018  Current 6 th grade students will be first group (Class of 2022)  410 students currently in 6 th grade  Approximately 20 teachers  Facility would include: Gym and Commons/Eating Area Office and Bus Loop Safe path to main campus Second exit from YHS campus

11. In Closing…  Strong belief that we can best serve our students  Supports district’s plan to address crowded schools at lower grades  After bond is secure Detailed planning begins final school structure will be based on best practices

12. Thanks! Your time is valuable and we appreciate you coming out tonight