Hazen High School Class of 2019 Preparing for the 2015-2016 School Year

Kate O’Brien Principal Welcome Kate O’Brien Principal

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

Spencer Chin Gordy Guide Exec Gordy Guides Spencer Chin Gordy Guide Exec

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

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

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.

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)  

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)

Roger Ingalls President Hazen PTSA Roger Ingalls President

Christi Leick Head Counselor Registration Christi Leick Head Counselor

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

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.

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

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” http://www.wsac.wa.gov/college-admissions

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)

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.

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.

Academic Rigor at Hazen – Opportunities for ALL Students Students have many opportunities to take rigorous coursework Honors 9 -10th grades AP 10 -12th 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)

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.

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

Resources

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.

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!

Stephanie Dickman & Corey Cerna Co-Presidents

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: www.hazenboosters.org

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

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