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

Hazen High SchoolClass of 2019

Preparing for the 2015-2016 School Year

Welcome

Kate O’BrienPrincipal

Student Perspective

Rachel ThibodeauClass President, Class of 2018

Gordy Guides

Spencer ChinGordy 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-CurricularActivities & Athletics

Ed Crow & Susan JamesAssistant 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.

AthleticsFall Season

Cross Country (Boys and Girls)

Football Girls’ Soccer Girls’ Swim & Dive Girls’ Volleyball Golf (Boys and Girls) Boys’ Tennis

Winter Season Basketball(Boys and Girls) Boys’ Swim & Dive Gymnastics (Girls) Wrestling(Boys & Girls)

Spring Season Baseball Boys’ Soccer Softball Girls’ Tennis Track & Field(Boys and

Girls)

Clubs and Activities

Clubs/Activities Anime Club Asian Student Union ASB

Student Government Class Officers

Black Student Union Break Dance Club Cheerleaders Chemistry Club Culinary Arts/Skills USA D.E.C.A. Diversity Club D.I.Y. Club (crafts) Drill Team Earth Corps Egalitarian Club F.B.L.A.

FLASH(Photography) Gay/Straight Alliance Gordy’s Garments The Hazen Players

Drama Club Health Sciences Highlander Club Jewish Student Union Key Club The Kilt Newspaper Latino Student Union Literary Magazine National Honor Society Orienteering Club Robotics Club Speech and Debate STEAM Club The Lonach (Yearbook)

Music

Chamber Singers Concert Band Marching Band Concert Choir East Hill Strings Divina Voce Jazz Ensemble Man Choir Mixed Chorus Orchestra Symphonic Band

Hazen PTSA

Roger IngallsPresident

Registration

Christi LeickHead Counselor

Hazen Counseling Staff

Support StaffMadelene Matthews, RegistrarTracy Harris, Counseling SecretaryGreta Perkins, Counseling Office Assistant

CounselorsChristi Leick, Counselor (A-E)Brenda Day, Counselor (F-Li)Brian Creeley, Counselor(Lo-Ri)Erin Palmer, Counselor (Ro-Z)

Career CenterQuan 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

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

Course Class of 2019

Language Arts 4 credits

Math (through Alg 3-4 minimum) 3 credits

Science 2 credits

Social Studies 3 credits

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

Graduation vs. University AdmissionCourse High School

Graduation22 credits required

Min. College Admission15 credits required, plus

electives

Language Arts 4 credits 4 credits

Math (through Alg 3-4 minimum)

3 credits 3 credits(must take math Sr. yr)

Science 2 credits 2 credits

Social Studies 3 credits 3 credits

Fine Arts 1 credits 1 credit

Health and Fitness 2 credits (0.5 Health, 1.5 Fitness)

N/A

Occupational Education

1 credit N/A

World Language N/A 2 credits (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 CoursesYour 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 opportunitiesALL 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 StudentsStudents 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.

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 STUDENTSWhat: 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