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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!
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
