Hudson s Bay High. We have few events coming up that I hope to see you all at: Parent Conferences, October 20th & 21st, 2016

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1 H U D S O N ' S B A Y H I G H S C H O O L The Eagle October 2016 Hudson s Bay High October 2016 Eagle News 1601 E. McLoughlin Blvd. Vancouver, WA Main Office: Hello Eagles. We are off to a great start here at Bay! Teachers have been working on creating a positive learning culture to engage students in their classes all year. Counselors have also been working diligently to meet with students to check in, adjust schedules, and balance class sizes as needed. We are also continuing to deliver ipads to students as well as make sure Bay students are completing all the Boot Camp Lessons in Digital U. Teachers and students will continue to learn how to best use these devices to support their learning at Bay. Our tutorial program is underway and staff continue to have conversations with students about their learning and grades. During tutorial time, teachers and students have many different choices to best meet their needs. Teachers are able to collaborate to best meet student needs while students rotate periods they are in tutorial to be able to work with each of their 6 teaches on a regular basis. We shared a lot of information with you in our August/September newsletter, so I just want to remind you in case you might have missed a few of these important items: Regular school attendance is critical to student success. Please assist us in monitoring your student s attendance and encourage them to attend classes every day. A day of missed instruction is not easily made up. As in past years, there will be sixteen Mondays that will be 1-hour early release days. These early release days will be used by all teachers to work together to improve the educational experience for our students. A bell schedule and calendar for the early release dates and other important dates are included in the newsletter. We are continuing our PBIS work this year and will focus on consistently teaching and implement the Bay Way. More information about what these expectations look like and our plan for roll-out is in this newsletter and we will continue to give you updates through-out the year along with opportunities to provide input. We have few events coming up that I hope to see you all at: Open House, October 5th, 2016 There will be time to meet the teachers as well as different informational sessions to visit throughout the evening as well as a light dinner. Parent Conferences, October 20th & 21st, 2016 Details on how to sign up will be coming out soon If you attend the Open House, sign-ups will be available then Have a great fall and I look forward to seeing you all soon. Val Seeley, Principal Follow me on THE EAGLE EYE Page 1

2 Val Seeley, Principal Joe Accuardi-Gilliam, Associate Principal Andy Meyer, Associate Principal Kevin Bryant, Associate Principal/A.D. Mike Meskel, Dean of Students Ian Mansfield, PBIS Coach Elizabeth Mikaele Kara Hecker Danijel Brdar Dionne Vester Megan Fullbright Student Last Name A - EQ ER - LAM LAN - RE RF - Z Lieser Campus Success Academy Office The Hudson s Bay Main and Business Office is open from: 7:00am - Monday through Friday stop by school or call if you any questions: (360) Building Entrance All Hudson s Bay outside entrance doors will be locked at 7:30 a.m., with the exception of the main entrance. All visitors must check into the main office before entering any other areas of the school. Students arriving after 7:30 a.m. will need to enter through the Main Office. THE EAGLE EYE Page 2

3 The Foundation for Vancouver Public Schools has selected Hudson s Bay to receive a 2015/2016 grant award in the amount of $5,000. This award will support the Teach 1 to Lead 1 Mentoring Program, Cultural Competency and Equity Training here at school. In addition to this award, the Foundation will fund thirty-six other projects across the district this school year. Since 1998, the Foundation has granted more than $1.2 million dollars to fund innovative and exciting projects that enriches learning and connects students with their passions. In addition to annual enrichment grant awards, the Foundation exists to assure that the basic needs of students are met and to enrich the lives and learning of all who attend Vancouver Public Schools. Foundation programs are supported through the generosity of individual donors, district staff members, businesses, corporations and community organizations. For additional information on the work of the Foundation, visit The Foundation for Vancouver Public Schools has been granted non-profit status under Section 501 (c) 3 of the Internal Revenue Service Code. Accordingly, contributions to this organization are tax deductible. Employee Excellence Awards Do you know an outstanding VPS employee? Say thank you by nominating him or her for an Employee Excellence Award. Up to four employees or small teams are recognized monthly between October and May. Nominations from parents, students, fellow VPS employees, and community members are welcome at: Employment Opportunities Vancouver Public Schools currently has openings for substitutes in the following categories: emergency teacher, teacher, paraeducator, cafeteria assistant, resource officer, and bus driver. If you are interested in employment, information about positions and application materials are located on the district website: under the Employment tab (Apply Online). If you need assistance, please contact the Human Resources Department hrdesk@vansd.org or (360) THE EAGLE EYE Page 3

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6 Our Mission The mission of Hudson's Bay High School is to create lifelong learners and responsible, compassionate, literate citizens by melding the resources of students, staff, parents, and community. Our Traits of Focus Our Bay community developed five traits that align with our mission statement that we believe students and staff should strive to exhibit. We teach, recognize, and value the following: Greetings, Eagles! At the start of the school year, students participated in discussions and activities about our Bay Way Traits of Focus-- Community, Ownership, Critical Thinking, Perseverance, and Empathy. All members of the school community- from staff to students-strive to exhibit these traits. Staff and students strive to exhibit these traits at Bay because doing so improves our school culture, the health and happiness of all members of the school community, and benefits students in both academic and non-academic ways. Students who display any of the Bay Way Traits of Focus throughout their school day are eligible to receive a Bay Way Ticket which will enter them into a drawing by grade level to receive prizes. This month, Maximino Rosales Hernandez, Tyrehl Vaivao, Joseph Gudgel, and Harrison Holt were our winners for embodying the Bay Way and being a good example to their school community! You can find out more about the HBHS Bay Way by going to the school's website: bay.vansd.org and clicking on HBHS Info. There, you will find a link to The Bay Way. In addition, follow us on Twitter THE EAGLE EYE Page 6

7 Hudson s Bay Open House Information October 5th, 2016 Agenda 6:00-6:30 Dinner, meet and greet & Door Prizes! 6:30-6:40 Introduction and plan for evening 6:40-8:00 visit with teachers or resource tables Resource Table Offerings: ipad info with Tyler McKell Class of 2017 Senior Parent Group Financial Aid for College with Amy Pickens and Lorilee Huerena Cannabis Conversations with Susan Peng Cowen Opportunities to Support your Student with Chelsea Unger HBHS Climate Transformation Grant with Ian Mansfield Hudson s Bay Activities Athletics update with Kevin Bryant GEAR UP updates with Hanna Valenti Student Health Concerns with Fae Jackson, Bay nurse AVID 101 with Pam Laughlin Graduation guidance - with the Bay counseling team **** This is a list of scheduled tables the actual list may change. Please call the school if you have pressing concerns or questions**** HUDSON S BAY HIGH SCHOOL 1601 E Mcloughlin Vancouver, WA Contacts: Main Office Counseling Center Val Seeley - Principal Andy Meyer - Associate Joe Accuardi-Gilliam - Associate Kevin Bryant - Associate/AD Mike Meskel - Dean of Students Ian Mansfield - PBIS Coach Counselors will be available at Parent/Teacher Conferences: Elizabeth Mikaele Kara Hecker Dan Brdar Dionne Vester Megan Fullbright A - EQ ER - LAM LAN - RE RF - Z Leiser / SA Fall Parent Conference Information: Fall Conferences Thursday, October 20th (2:30 PM to 7:30 PM) and Friday, October 21st (7:30 AM to 11:00 AM) These will be arena style conferences. Please see the next page of newsletter for more information. THE EAGLE EYE Page 7

8 What to expect at Conferences Parent/ Teacher Conferences will be held on: Thursday, October 20th (2:30 PM to 7:30 PM) ****Representatives from Royal-T will be at Bay October 20th from 2:30-7:30 for Seniors cap and gowns orders**** Friday, October 21st (7:30 AM to 11:00 AM) We will be running ARENA STYLE conferences this year. Key points to Arena conferencing: Parents do NOT need to schedule a conference time prior to conferences. (If you choose you can schedule a conference time the evening of Open House) Parents will meet with teachers as they are available. Parents do not need to go in the order of their students schedule. Conferences are no more than 10 minutes in length. If you have questions, please contact Katherine Katherine.eterno-tuominen@vansd.org or THE EAGLE EYE Page 8

9 From the Prevention/Intervention Specialist s Corner Project Success at Hudson s Bay High School! Hudson s Bay High School is continuing Project SUCCESS for the school year. This program is funded through our state s marijuana tax dollars. This program has existed for a couple of years at both Hudson s Bay High School and Discovery Middle School. The goals of the program are to help prevent and reduce alcohol, tobacco, and drug use, and other risky behaviors in order to improve student performance. To accomplish these goals every 9 th grade student has received a four-part Prevention Education Series in their English class, with our Prevention/Intervention Specialist. In addition, every student will have the opportunity to participate in school-wide awareness programs, prevention club, classroom discussion, community awareness activities, and small group and individual meetings. School support groups meet weekly and provide students with the opportunity to learn the skills and self-confidence necessary to make positive choices in their lives. The program will provide alcohol, tobacco, and other drug prevention education and counseling services to students. All information is presented in a confidential setting that allows students to openly discuss the many challenges they face as teenagers. Prevention/ Intervention specialist Susan Peng-Cowan is our Project SUCCESS Counselor at Hudson s Bay High School. If you have any questions, concerns about a student, or are interested in more information about Project SUCCESS, please contact Susan at (360) or susan.peng-cowan@vansd.org THE EAGLE EYE Page 9

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11 Miscellaneous Information Senior Pictures and Ads are due by Monday, November 21st Information is available on the Hudson s Bay school website in the front office, and the career center. Join us for our Fall Instrumental Music Concert Thursday, October 27th at 7:00 p.m. in the HBHS Commons. This performance will feature student musicians from the Hudson's Bay Band and Orchestra programs. Admission is free and open to the public. Please HBHS Orchestra Director Robin Sonderland with any questions at Robin.Sonderland@vansd.org Thursday, October 27th 7pm in the HBHS Commons THE EAGLE EYE Page 11

12 Miscellaneous Information ***IMPORTANT INFORMATION YOU MUST KNOW*** **New Varicella Immunization Requirement** School Year The Washington State Board of Health recently changed the varicella vaccine (chicken pox) school requirement. Prior to starting the school year, all high school students are required by law to do one of the following: Receive two doses of varicella vaccine, OR Provide proof of immunity by blood test, OR Obtain verification of history of chickenpox disease from your child s licensed health care provider, OR Obtain a Certificate of Exemption from your healthcare provider Due to the change in the law, we can no longer accept parent verification of disease. ***BRING THE IMMUNIZATION RECORD TO THE SCHOOL AS SOON AS THE VACCINE IS RECEIVED*** HBHS Counselors now have a Twitter page with the goal of helping HBHS students and families stay informed on how to be college, career, and life ready. You can follow THE EAGLE EYE Page 12

13 FAFSA Opens OCT 1 Seniors - Get access to $$ for postsecondary education through the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The application opens Oct 1st and is completed online. For Dreamer/DACA students the Washington Application for State Financial Assistance (WASFA) is available. Get help with these applications during the school Open House, any number of Financial Aid filing events being held by Gear Up throughout October and November, or College Goal Washington (details below). FAFSA: For U.S. Citizens and eligible noncitizens Apply at WASFA: For DREAMers or DACA students Apply at Get help with the FAFSA or College Goal Washington Saturday, Oct. 1 p.m. Washington State University Vancouver, Undergraduate Building College Visitation Students may sign-up in the Career Center to meet with representatives from the visiting college and learn more about what each school can offer: Western Washington University U of Washington Tacoma Eastern Washington University Portland State University Central Washington University Monday, October 1:15 p.m. Friday, October 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, October 18th Thursday, November 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, November 11:15 a.m. College Preparation Workshops - Wednesdays at Lunch in the Career Center Applying for college can be a difficult process to navigate, but the Career Center is here to help! Join the weekly workshops in the Career Center during lunch to get help with applying for admissions, financial aid, scholarships and more! SAT and ACT tests Seniors Want to improve your SAT scores or have a chance at another college admissions assessment, the ACT? Sign up for a test this fall in order to meet college admissions deadlines. Come to the Career Center for help in signing up. To learn more, come to the Career Center or schedule an appointment with Amy Pickens or Lorilee Huerena, Career Specialists at or amy.pickens@vansd.org or lorilee.huerena@vansd.org THE EAGLE EYE Page 13

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15 Miscellaneous Information Above the Influence #Bay is a club which seeks to empower youth to remain free from alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs and become peer leaders within their school and community. We participate in leadership programs, learn about community prevention, implement campaigns at school, and provide drug-free, youth-targeted alternatives. Our members may have the opportunity to attend conferences twice per year. We meet every Monday during tutorial and lunch, in Room 510, which is across from the Pottery Studio. Please contact Susan Peng-Cowan in the counseling center for questions. THE EAGLE EYE Page 15

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17 OCTOBER 1 st - FAFSA/WASFA FILING OPENS!!!! Class of 2017 GEAR UP October Events Make sure you get your FSA ID now! ***REMEMBER PARENTS AND STUDENTS MUST HAVE SEPARATE FSA IDs** If you are an undocumented student, you can still get state need grants by filling out the WASFA. Find out more info at OCTOBER 6 TH - FASA/WASFA Night at Hudson s Bay OCTOBER 13 TH - FAFSA/WASFA Night at Hudson s Bay **Please have your FSA ID and 2015 tax info available** **Come prepared with all your necessary documents to get help filing your financial aid application** OCTOBER 19, 20, 21- FAFSA/WASFA Filing during parent teacher conferences. Come see us before/after your conference to fill out your financial aid application. Please have your FSA ID and 2015 tax information available. OCTOBER 24 TH - Field trip to the National College Fair at Portland Convention Center. OCTOBER 25 TH - LGBTQA College Fair at WSUV 9:30a-1pm OCTOBER 25 TH - Future U Fair at Hudson s Bay 5-8pm Join us for this district wide options fair. Over 70 Financial aid and college application workshops. colleges, universities, training programs, and more. OCTOBER 29 TH - College Goal Washington Event at WSUV- 1:00pm Come get assistance filing out financial aid applications. Admissions and Financial Aid professions will be present to answer all of your questions. Parents encouraged to accompany Vancouver GEAR UP Check out this site for a list of senior deadlines and other useful info!! Get notifications from GEAR UP Click the link below to fill out a brief contact form GEAR UP vancouver Get GEAR UP news and info THE EAGLE EYE Page 17

18 Miscellaneous Information Great News! Online payments using a debit or credit card is available for: Fines and Fees! Purchasing a Yearbook! Go to our school website and look on the left side banner under links: Check it out! 1 Hour Early Release Days for the October 10th October 24th November 14th January 23rd March 27th November 28th February 13th April 10th December 12th February 27th April 24th January 9th March 13th May 8th THE EAGLE EYE Page 18

19 Miscellaneous Information Hudson s Bay Parking Lot Reminder All students driving to school and parking on campus need to get a parking pass in the Main Office and must show proof of a valid driver s license. Students may park in the lower west parking lot only. Hudson's Bay switched the student parking lot and portions of the staff parking lots last year. This move was made to enhance school security and better monitor the use of off campus privileges. Please park in the correct location! Those dropping off or picking up students in front of the building will need to drive with caution as the number of people entering and exiting the building through the main entrance has increased in the morning, at lunch and after school. Thank you for your cooperation and assistance. Parent Teacher Conference Dates for : Thursday, October 20th, 2016 Friday, October 21st, 2016 Friday, April 21st, 2017 More information coming soon THE EAGLE EYE Page 19

20 Miscellaneous Information Work Based Learning Students, if you have a job and are working part-time after school or on weekends, you can get high school credit for your work experience. You must be at least 16 years of age and working for a company. Please see Mr. Griffiths in office 318 and he will explain the program to you so you can get credit for your work hours. Work experience credit can be used for any Elective or Occupational Ed. credit that you need for graduation. 2 Hour Early Release Days for the October 19th April 20th June 15th June 16th USE OF CELL PHONES BY STUDENTS: Possession of a cell phone by a student on school district property is a privilege which may be revoked if the student does not follow this district policy: During classroom and instructional time, the cellular telephone must be OFF & AWAY. Text messaging is NOT allowed during classroom or instructional time. If a student uses his/her phone during instructional time and a staff member asks for it to be handed over to him/her, the student must relinquish the phone immediately or will be disciplined for failure to cooperate. ANY STUDENT WHO POSSESSES A CELL PHONE ASSUMES RESPONSIBILITY FOR ITS CARE. AT NO TIME IS THE DISTRICT RESPONSIBLE FOR PREVENTING THEFT, LOSS OR DAMAGE TO A CELL PHONE OR ANY ELECTRONIC DEVISE BROUGHT ONTO ITS PROPERTY OR TAKEN TO AN OFF CAMPUS SCHOOL SPONSORED EVENT. THE EAGLE EYE Page 20

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22 MARK YOUR CALENDARS Training Calendar Date Topic Location Oct. 27th, 2016 Start Now! Preparing for Transition Cascade Middle School Nov. 29th, 2016 Building a Whole Life Cascade Middle School Jan. 24th, 2017 Navigating the Adult System Cascade Middle School Feb. 21st & 22nd, 2017 Social Security 101 and 102 Cascade Middle School March 21st, 2017 Guardianship and Trusts Cascade Middle School April 25th, 2017 Value of Employment Cascade Middle School All trainings are from 6pm to 8pm All Training are free and registration is not required. Cascade Middle School Library NE 18th Street Vancouver, WA For more information, please contact: Clark County Developmental Disabilities (360) Evening Contact: Emily Harris (503) Online Registration available! Go to: Click on Events, then click on the training to register TEACHERS! CLOCK HOURS AVAILABLE FOR ALL TRAININGS *To request an interpreter or other accommodations, contact Kelly Crain or Barbra Laurenzo Kelly.crain@evergreenps.org Barbra.laurenzo@evergreenps.org *Please allow 14 business days advance of request THE EAGLE EYE Page 22

23 Miscellaneous Information Hudson s Bay Dress Code Reminder: Eagles: As the weather continues to be sunny and warm, it is a good time for a reminder regarding HBHS s dress code expectations. Please remember the following as you dress for your school day at Bay. Prohibited dress or physical appearance specifically includes, but is not limited to: All shirts must cover your midriff and your undergarments-- so, no bare midriffs and no undergarments should be seen. All shirts and dresses must have straps (no strapless dresses or tops). Shorts and skirts MUST be the appropriate length--so, shorts and skirts that are shorter than the wearer's fingertips (when arms hanging down) should not be worn to school Wearing trench coats, gloves, hanging belts, or sunglasses inside the school building. Shirts should not have lewd, sexual, weapon, drug, tobacco, alcohol-related or violent messages. If you are unsure about any of these expectations, please check with HBHS staff or administration. Wearing apparel that indicates gang affiliation as reported by the gang Task Force or law enforcement agencies (students may not wear bandanas, etc.) Students, please remember, if you are wearing clothes that do not meet the above criteria you will be asked to change into appropriate clothing. Please refer to the Student Handbook on the Hudson s Bay website for more information Winter Sports: GIRLS BOWLING Girls Bowling for Hudson s Bay starts on Monday, October 31st. If you are interested in participating make sure to get cleared early through the Hudson s Bay Business Office and see Head Coach Laughlin in the Library. THE EAGLE EYE Page 23

24 Fall Sports Season Information School Year Fall Sports Fall Sports start Monday, August 22nd FOOTBALL (starts 8/17) VOLLEYBALL* BOYS TENNIS** GIRLS SOCCER* BOYS GOLF** GIRLS SWIMMING CHEER* SLOWPITCH SOFTBALL* BOYS CROSS COUNTRY GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY *These sports are divided into Varsity, Junior Varsity (JV) and Frosh/C-team squads and make cuts. **These sports may need to make cuts if turnout exceeds available facility/participation limit numbers. REQUIREMENTS: Current physical exam (within past 2 years) Complete athletic clearance packet, turning in all forms to the Business Office BEFORE participation in activity Agree to abide by all Vancouver District training rules and WIAA codes of conduct Pay athletic ($50) & ASB ($30) card fee Meet academic WIAA minimum, passing 5 classes in 6 period school day PRACTICES: ***Athletes must be in attendance a minimum of 3 periods to participate after school*** Athletic Director: Kevin Bryant, ASB/Activities Clerk: Sarah Nelson, THE EAGLE EYE Page 24

25 Fall Sports Season Information School Year Fall Sports Head Coaches Boys Golf TBD Boys Tennis Charles Hahn Cheer Ciaira Chavez Football Mark Oliverio Girls Soccer Tami Perkins Girls Swimming Cassi Grier Slowpitch Softball Tony Christensen Volleyball Nyra Gallardo Boys Cross Country Tom Petersen Girls Cross Country Eric Saueracker Fall Schedule To view the Fall Sports Schedule go to You can print up to date and sport specific schedules as well as team/league standings. THE EAGLE EYE Page 25

26 Hudson s Bay Athletics Update Hudson s Bay High School Athletics and Activities Registration Welcome to FamilyID! When you register through FamilyID, the program keeps track of your information in your FamilyID profile. You enter your information only once for each family member. You may then access your profile to register for future sports and activities. **Please complete the registration in full. A partial registration will not be saved.** BEFORE YOU REGISTER PHYSICAL EXAMS: A physical exam must be current within the past 24 months, signed by a physician, and uploaded into the registration system. ADMINISTRATION OF MEDICATION FORM: If your student requires medication at school, or has a potentially life threatening condition, this form must be completed and signed by a doctor and uploaded into the registration system. INFORMATION NEEDED TO REGISTER It will be helpful to have the following information to allow accurate completion of your online registration: Address and phone numbers for emergency contacts Student s primary doctor s name and phone number *Student s medical and dental insurance information and policy/group numbers *If you do not have medical and dental insurance you will need to purchase medical and/or dental through the student accident insurance plan at Myers-Stevens and Toohey. Students entering from out of district will need to provide a transcript to include the most recent semester grades If the student falls under any of the below, an additional form will need to be completed and returned to the school business office: Running Start Student WIAA Running Start Students Exchange Student WIAA Exchange Students Home School WIAA Home School Students Private School/Alternative School Student WIAA Private School/Alternative School Students ONLINE PAYMENTS Pay online at: or in person at the school business office. ASB membership ($30) is good for the school year. Sport and activity fees are required for each season. REGISTRATION BY A PARENT OR GUARDIAN CAN BE COMPLETED BY CLICKING ON THIS LINK: THE EAGLE EYE Page 26

27 Hudson s Bay Athletics Update Hudson s Bay High School Athletics and Activities Registration (Continued) RETURNING FAMILIES: You may use the information you submitted in previous seasons to save time with future registrations. Please use the following steps: 1. Select the registration form under the word Programs. 2. Login using the address and password you created last season 3. Choose the sport 4. Click on "Add Participant Below or Click to Select" and pick your child's name 5. Update health and demographic information, if necessary 6. Sign-off on seasonal agreements 7. Save and Submit FIRST TIME USING FAMILYID FAMILIES: 1. Select the registration form under the word Programs, and click on the green Register Now button and scroll, if necessary, to the Create Account/Log In green buttons. If this is your first time using FamilyID, click Create Account. Click Log In, if you already have a FamilyID account 2. Create your secure FamilyID account by entering the account owner First and Last names (parent/guardian), address and password. Select I Agree to the FamilyID Terms of Service. Click Create Account. You will receive an with a link to activate your new account. (If you don t see the , check your filters (spam, junk, etc.) 3. Click on the link in your confirmation, which will log you in to FamilyID, and then complete the information requested. When your form is complete click the Save & Continue button. 4. Review your registration summary and click the green Submit button. You will receive a completion from FamilyID confirming your registration At any time, you may log in at to update your information and to check your registration(s). To view a completed registration, select the 'Registration' tab on the blue bar. SUPPORT: If you need assistance with registration, contact FamilyID at: support@familyid.com or call FamilyID at x1. Support is available 7 days per week and messages will be returned promptly THE EAGLE EYE Page 27

28 Hudson s Bay Athletic Grade Check Guidelines WIAA rules state athletes must maintain passing grades in a minimum of: 5 classes in a 5 period class schedule or the equivalent credits (only applies to seniors) 5 classes in a 6 period class schedule or the equivalent credits Running Start Students Equivalent One-5 credit quarter course = one Bay credit Students enrolled in the Running Start program must sign a WIAA Running Stat agreement to be eligible. Alternative Education Equivalent Students enrolled in alternative educational settings must sign an Alternative Education School Agreement and maintain adequate progress toward earning 2.5 credits during the current semester. Note: Student/Athletes may not add, drop or change classes to gain or remain eligible. Grade Checks The Hudson s Bay Athletic Department will run weekly grade checks to ensure athletes are meeting the required WIAA academic standards. Live grades will be pulled weekly and then distributed to coaches who will be responsible for communicating grade issues with athletes. Any student not meeting the required academic standards will be placed on academic probation starting the Monday following the week in which grades were pulled. An ineligible athlete can regain eligibility by completing an academic progress check form documenting they meet the WIAA standards and returning it to the business office. Falsifying a grade report may result in an athlete s removal from school sponsored athletics for up to one calendar year. Example: Monday: Business Office pulls grades and shares with coaches. Tuesday: Coaches communicate with student/athletes about grade issues. Tuesday through the following Monday: Student/Athletes talk with teachers and identify ways to improve grades. Next, Athletes work on the necessary school work. Then Student/Athletes bring up grades. Finally, Student/Athletes take academic progress check form to all teachers and return the form to the business office and their coach. The athlete in this case would remain eligible for competition. Following Monday: A student/athlete not passing 5 classes for a second consecutive week is immediately ineligible for competition until they can document otherwise. Note: Teachers are not required to grade work immediately. If an athlete turns work in late he/she must give the teacher a reasonable amount of time to correct and update grades. THE EAGLE EYE Page 28

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