WELCOME to MTHS New Student Parent Night

Administrators

• Peter Schurke- Assistant Principal– All 9th Graders

• Dan Falk, Assistant Principal– Last Names A – M in grades 10-12

• Greg Schwab, Principal – Last Names N – Z in grades 10-12

Counseling Office Staff425-431-xxxx

• Counseling Secretaries: Kim Runkel (5663) & Vicki Stewart (5661)– Scheduling appointments,

homework requests, mailings, transcript request, general questions.

• Registrar: Mary Kikikis (5662)– Student records, transcripts,

grading, student enrollment, Skyward login information.

• Career Specialist: Barb Brister (5590) – Career research information,

volunteer service, scholarships, college visitations.

Counseling Appointments

• Counseling appointments (for parents or students) can be made by contacting the counseling secretaries or by contacting your counselor.

• Counselors are also available on a drop-in, first come first serve basis every day during lunch. No appointment needed.

• One of the counselors will always be available during school hours in case of emergency!

Other Support Staff at MTHS

• Ashley Johnson Student Support Advocate

• Lauren Chetty On-Time Grad Coordinator

• Sue VanSenus Study Table/BECCA

• Mike Boxley Behavior Coordinator

• Julie Hill Nurse• Julie Schwab School Psychologist• Heidi Froisland School Liaison

Officer

Important information is online!

Nuts & Bolts of MTHS

• School starts every day at 7:20 am and ends at 1:50 pm.

• Students take 6 classes per day. Classes are almost always worth .50 credits per semester. Your student can earn up to 6 credits per year toward graduation when they pass all their classes.

• Students have a half hour lunch. Lunch time is determined by their 4th period class.

4A= fourth period first, then lunch After

4B= lunch Before fourth period– The other way to remember is by 4th period

classroom: “First floor, first lunch. Second floor, second lunch.”

Nuts & Bolts of MTHS

• There are two main bell schedules: Normal & PASS– PASS schedules occur every Wednesday, Thursday,

and fourth Tuesday of each month.– PASS is a homeroom-type class, and Link Leaders

are embedded in each 9th Grade PASS class.– Students are encouraged to see their other

teachers during their PASS period, to get help with assignments.

– Students need a pre-arranged slip from another teacher to travel to that teacher during PASS.

• Occasionally there will be a late start schedule, assembly schedule, testing schedule, etc. All schedules are listed on the right-hand side of the main MTHS website.

• We have a closed campus. Students may go off campus for lunch in grades 10-12 if they have an “Off Campus Pass” which is available in the Attendance Office.

• Picture Day is Tuesday, September 9th

• Curriculum Night is October 2nd

• Homecoming is the week of October 13th , the Homecoming football game is Friday, October 17th, and the Homecoming Dance is Saturday, October 18th. There are dress-up days each day that week, and 9th grade students wear gray to school on Homecoming Friday).

Nuts & Bolts of MTHS

DISTRICT GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

To earn a diploma from, students must:

1) Pass all required classes and earn 22 credits in required areas.

2) Pass state tests in all three required areas

a) 10th Grade English Language Arts Exit Exam or 11th Grade Smarter Balanced English Language Arts Test

b) An End-of-Course Exam or Exit Exam or 11th Grade Smarter Balanced Assessment in Math

c) An End-of-Course Exam in Biology

The 22.0 Required Credits:

Credit Area: Credit Amount:English 4.0Math (through Algebra 2 or alternative) 3.0

Science 2.0Social Studies 3.5Health & Fitness 2.0Career and Tech Ed 1.5

Personal Finance 0.5Arts 1.0Electives 4.5

Minimum Public Four-Year University Admission

Requirements* English 4.0Math (through Algebra 2) 3.0 Senior Quantitative Course** 1.0 Science*** 2.0World Language 2.0Social Studies 3.0Art 1.0

*Private and out of state colleges may have different requirements. **Or complete Pre-Calculus prior to the start 12th grade***WWU requires a year of Chemistry or Physics

Keys to Success at MTHS

1) Good attendance 2) Good behavior3) Complete assignments on time and study

for testsThese are all based on effort - all students can do this!

Keys to Success after MTHS

Success in high school opens doors for college and career success.

Success in 9th grade makes high school success possible.

Pack your bag with success so that you have the right tools to pick the right path!

Come prepared on the 1st day!

• Three ring notebook with dividers• Flash drive• Notebook paper• Pens and pencils• Weekly Planner/Calendar• Hand sanitizer is recommended• Individual teachers may require additional

supplies, and they will talk about that during the first week of school.

Get involved!

How Can Parents Get Involved?

• Join the MTHS Parent-Teacher-Student Association (PTSA)

• Join the MTHS Sports Boosters, Music Boosters, etc.

• Please consider donating:• Reams of copier paper• Boxes of tissues and hand sanitizer• Extra school or office supplies• Your time as a volunteer (example:

Picture Day)

Use Skyward Family Access! • Click on “Skyward Family Access” on the top

right corner of the MTHS website. Contact the counseling center for assistance.

• Keep track of your academics with the following tools:– Online grades– Graduation Requirements– State test scores– Attendance– Login history

• Be sure to enter your email address! This will allow you to:– Retrieve your password – Read the Hawktalk Newsletter– Receive important email updates

What are some warning signs that your student may

be struggling?

“RED” flag statements1. I don’t have any homework.

2. I did my homework at school.

3. I know that Skyward says that I am failing, but I’ve got everything under control.

4. That assignment is not worth very much.

5. I don’t need that class to graduate.

6. I’ve already failed this class and I can’t catch up, so it doesn’t matter anymore.

Get help when you are struggling…

• Visit teachers during PASS/Advisory. • Hawk Study Club: 2:00 – 3:00 daily in the

library. There is an after school bus that leaves at 3:20pm every day.

• Talk to your teachers during class, after school, or email teachers with questions (not the night before)

• Honor Society tutors may be available.• Find a study partner from your class.• Community Homework Center: Adult

tutors available at Terrace Park Elementary on T/TH evenings.

• Online Homework Help 3pm-10pm daily through the Sno-Isle Library (www.sno-isle.org – a free Sno-Isle library card is required. Spanish translation is available).

Attendance Matters!• Poor attendance is the #1 predictor of lack

of student success.• Monitor your student’s attendance regularly

on Skyward.• Contact the counseling center registrar to

arrange for Big Mouth calls (School Messenger) to go to your private cell phone number.

• Written excuse notes (in ink) must be provided to the Attendance office within 48 hours of an absence.

• Pre-arranged absence applications are recommended, and they are available in the Attendance office.

When you are absent…• Students are responsible for “making up”

missed work if they are absent. Students are given one extra day to turn in assignments for each consecutive day they are absent. It’s also important to know the grading policy of late/missed work for each teacher. These grading policies are listed in the course syllabus.

• If a student will be absent for three or more consecutive days, parents may request homework from the Counseling Secretary. 24 hour turnaround is needed, and please know that some teachers will wait until the student returns to school to explain the missed assignment(s). If possible, emailing teachers directly about missed work is best.

It’s important to follow school policies and use

good judgmentExample: Cell Phones

Cell phones are allowed at MTHS. However….- Cell phones are not allowed in classrooms

unless the teacher clearly states that they are allowed for specific times/activities.

- Cell phones are the #1 most often misplaced item, and are occasionally stolen. While we will thoroughly investigate, the school cannot be held liable for loss or theft of these personal items. - If you don’t bring one, you aren’t at risk!

- There are disciplinary consequences for inappropriate cell phone use.

Medications…• Students can carry OVER THE COUNTER

(OTC) medications on their person and self-medicate when needed. Students can only carry a one-day supply, and must carry the medication in the original container.

• If the medication is prescribed, the school nurse needs to have this medication on file at MTHS. If the medication happens to be a controlled substance, staff will have to administer the medication to the student. The attendance office has the required paperwork for medication that must be administered by staff.

• Questions? Contact Julie Hill (Nurse): 425-431-1066

Questions?

Thank you for coming!