An Informational Newsletter for Parents and Students North Kitsap High School October November 2016 Viking Voyage Principal s Message Dear Viking Community, - October- 2-8 Homecoming week 8 Homecoming dance 8pm to 10:30pm in the Commons 27 Conferences 5:00 to 8:00pm in the Commons 28 Conferences 8:00 to 11:00am in the Commons - November- 4 End of first quarter 5-6 Holiday Fest 11 Veteran s Day-No school 24-25 Thanksgiving Holiday No school - December- 2 No School - Professional Development Day We have had a great start to the year here at NKHS. Students and staff have been focused, working hard, and having a lot of fun in the process. Thank you for your support of our students, programs, and staff. Every day I am heartened by how many people volunteer their time and money to make sure the students at NKHS are safe, supported, and successful. We have had a lot of exciting news this fall! Our Leo Club received a Leo Club Excellence Award for their hard work. Mr. Nolet and the Leo Club members continuously work to foster a spirit of leadership and service at NKHS. Their hard work can be seen and felt throughout the campus. Good job to all of our Leo Club members and Mr. Nolet. Neil Lockwood qualified as a National Merit Scholarship Semifinalist, which is a very prestigious honor. We also have four students who received National Merit Scholarship Commendations Justin Bonus, Alexander Chow, Maxwell Dammarell, and Lia Slotten. Congratulations to all of you for your hard work and excellence! We look forward to continuing to see all of you at our community events. Go Vikings! Megan 19 to 1/2/17 Winter Break
NKHS 2016 Fall Parent Conferences Fall Conferences will be held arena style in the NKHS Commons on Thursday, October 27, beginning at 5:00pm to 8:00pm, and again on Friday, October 28, from 8:00am to 11:00am. You may visit any teacher for a short, 5-minute informal conference during this time. Thursday is a normal school day and the students will be dismissed at 2:25pm. There will be no school on Friday, October 28. The following part time teachers will be on a modified schedule. contact teacher for specific times. Mr. John Davis Ms. Kathy Griffey Mr. Mike McCorkle Ms. Vanweezendonk Please Administrators and Counselors will be available during conferences Page 2
PARENT NOTIFICATIONS Parent Notifications are posted year round on the District website at www.nkschools.org, under For Families, Annual Notifications. Federal Impact Aid Survey North Kitsap School District is conducting the 2016-17 Federal Impact Aid Survey. All students attending North Kitsap schools should have brought surveys home. Parents and guardians are asked to legibly fill out a form for each child attending school in black ink, date, sign, and return them ASAP. This essential survey provides the district with information about parent employment and residency, which helps schools qualify for additional federal funding through the Federal Impact Aid Program grant. Information about the Federal Impact Aid Program grant may be found at http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/oese/impactaid/whatisia.html NATIONAL MERIT SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM Congratulations to Neil Lockwood Neil Lockwood has been named a National Merit semi-finalist. Neil is the only student in the North Kitsap School District to be honored as a semi-finalist. Lockwood s test score was 1,460. A perfect score is 1,600. He received a $2,500 scholarship as a semi -finalist. He will now compete to become a finalist and be eligible for additional scholarship money. The National Merit Scholarship Program ranks the scores of students who take the PSAT/NMSQT test. About 1.6 million students take the test and only 16,000 qualify as scholars. Congratulations Neil! Page 3
En Français s il vous plaît Bonjour tout le monde! Voilà des nouvelles du monde francophone à NKHS : Your French 1 students can confidently greet you, ask your name and age, ask how you re doing, and say goodbye. They can also answer all these questions and talk about their classroom environment. They have learned so much in just four weeks! Please congratulate them and encourage them to practice online and with people in real life. Your French 2 students did a lovely job presenting themselves to the class in French. We found out all kinds of interesting details about their lives! It takes a special kind of confidence and courage to get up and talk about yourselves in front of your peers, and even more so in another language. Bravo to them all! Your French 3 and 4 students have recently prepared cover letters and resumes in French. Perhaps one day they ll have a chance to study, work, and live abroad! The most important thing they can do to get themselves ready is speak in, read, write in, and listen to French as often as possible. Please help them achieve this outside of school to supplement the great work they re doing while they re in school. If you re interested in our pen pal program, our sister school, our travels to France, the National French Contest, or anything else related to our work here please don t hesitate to contact me. Lola Haveman, lhaveman@nkschools.org, 360-396-3178. Bonne continuation! Madame Haveman Page 4
NATIONAL MERIT SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM The National Merit Scholarship Program commends approximately 34,000 students throughout the nation to be recognized for their academic promise. Although these students will not continue in the 2017 competition for the National Merit Scholarship awards, Commended Students placed among the top five percent of more than 1.6 million students who entered the 2017 competition by taking the 2015 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT). The young men and women being named Commended Students have demonstrated outstanding potential for academic success. These students represent a valuable national resource; recognizing their accomplishments, as well as the key role their schools play in their academic development, is vital to the advancement of educational excellence in our nation. We hope that this recognition will help broaden their education opportunities and encourage them as they continue their pursuit of academic success. (commented by a spokesperson for NMSC) North Kitsap High School is proud to announce the following students have been recognized as: NATIONAL MERIT COMMENDED STUDENTS Justin Bonus Alexander Chow Maxwell Dammarell Lia Slotten Scotlyn Whitemarsh Page 5
CAREER CENTER NEWS The Career Center is located next to the Library and provides a wealth of services to all students. Some of which include: * Parent-School Authorization forms are signed here. Working students under the age of 18 are required to have a Parent- School Authorization on file. * Students with jobs outside of school may qualify for school credit through Worksite Learning. Pick up a training agreement in the Career Center. * Students can gain insight about jobs in the community and receive assistance with applications and resumes. * Students can create electronic portfolios through WOIS.org. WOIS is Washington s #1 Career and Educational Planning Resource. * A wide variety of resources are available. Students may view these resources in the office, or they can be checked out to take home. * ASVAB testing is scheduled and coordinated. (See ASVAB message regarding upcoming test date) * College and military visits are scheduled through the Career Center. Many colleges are on the calendar for October and November. 10/6- WSU at lunch 10/6- Post Secondary Information Night- 6-7:30pm in the commons 10/11-Whitworth- at lunch 10/12- Marines 10/17- Army- at lunch 10/18- Navy- at lunch 10/19- Montana State University- at lunch 10/20- Northwest University- at lunch 10/21 & 10/22- National College Fair- Seattle Conference Center 10/24- Corban & Evergreen State College 10/25- Marines 10/26- Air Force- at lunch 10/27- Montana State- at lunch 10/28- ASVAB- 9am- 12noon 11/1- Boise State Colleges are added daily! Check with the Career Center to see if your college of interest has been added! Career Center Coordinator: Denise Comeau at 396-3146 dcomeau@nkschools.org Page 6
CAREER CENTER NEWS ASVAB Test Scheduled for Oct. 28, 2016 at NKHS! Juniors and Seniors are encouraged to take the ASVAB. (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery) If a student is college bound, military bound, or undecided this test is a must take! The ASVAB not only measures skills and abilities, it is especially helpful at the beginning of the career planning process because it helps to identify potentially satisfying careers. Sign up to take the ASVAB in the Career Center. The test will be held on Oct. 28, 2016 (Conference Day). It will begin promptly at 9:00am and lasts three hours. There is NO charge for this test. Students need to provide their own transportation. Students need to be at least 16 years old. For more information and to sign up see Mrs. Comeau in the Career Center, next to the library. dcomeau@nkschools.org -or- 360-396-3146 COUNSELING CENTER INFO Financial Aid for College or Technical School Graduating seniors in the class of 2017 from North Kitsap High School interested in applying for Federal and State financial aid programs are encouraged to verify deadlines and procedures necessary for successful completion of the required application process. Seniors attending college or technical school next year: If you have not completed your FAFSA, (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) attend College Goal Washington at Olympic College Bremerton Campus December 6th from 3:30 7:00pm CSS PROFILE PROFILE is an additional financial aid element beyond the required regular federal aid form (FAFSA). PROFILE allows colleges and universities to gather family financial information beyond that provided in FAFSA. Check the college/university to which you are applying to see if the PROFILE is required, and/or see your counselor. The PROFILE filing period begins October 1 st. For more information, go to www.collegeboard.com. Page 7
COUNSELING APPOINTMENTS Please allow counselors to assist you promptly and efficiently by telephoning in advance for an appointment. Counselors can book up to three days in advance so please plan ahead. To make an appointment, please call Michelle Jones at (360) 396-3131. COLLEGE ADMISSIONS It s that time of year! Choosing a college or university is a big step in the life of a student and can leave them feeling anxious and stressed-out. We are now rapidly approaching many application filing periods and it s of great importance that students don t miss crucial deadlines. Check with the individual school and their website for information on application deadlines. You may also need a letter of recommendation to accompany your application (private and some out-of-state only). If so, stop by the counseling office to pick up a Request for Counselor Letter of Recommendation which includes details on supplying counselors with personal information and parent letter. Below are a few college application deadlines in our area: University of Washington December 1, 2016 Washington State University January 31, 2017, apply early Western Washington January 31, 2017, Early Action November 1, 2016 Seattle Pacific University February 1, 2017 Page 8
SAT AND ACT DATES SAT DATES TEST DATES REGISTRATION LATE REGISTRATION- FEE APPLIES November 5, 2016 October 7, 2016 October 25, 2016 December 3, 2016 November 3, 2016 November 22, 2016 January 21, 2017 December 21, 2016 January 10, 2017 March 11, 2017 February 10, 2017 February 28, 2017 May 6, 2017 April 7, 2017 April 25, 2017 June 3, 2017 May 9, 2017 May 24, 2017 TEST DATES ACT REGISTRATION LATE REGISTRATION- FEE APPLIES October 22, 2016 September 16, 2016 September 30, 2016 December 10, 2016 November 4, 2016 November 18, 2016 February 11, 2017 January 13, 2017 January 20, 2017 April 8, 2017 March 3, 2017 March 17, 2017 June 10, 2017 May 5, 2017 May 19, 2017 Register online for the SAT I or II at www.collegeboard.com. Go to www.act.org for online ACT registration. Sample test materials are available in the Counseling Office. For SAT subject tests dates, go online at www.collegeboard.com/subjectcalendar or stop by the Counseling Office to speak with your counselor about these dates. Page 9
PARKING PERMITS Parking permits are sold for $40 at the beginning of the school year. All previous parking fines must be paid before students can purchase a permit. Students can only park at NKHS with a current, visible NKHS permit displayed in the vehicle. Parking is based on first come, first serve basis for all cars with a NKHS parking permit. This does not guarantee the permit holder a parking place on NKHS campus. All cars should be locked at all times. PARK AT YOUR OWN RISK. North Kitsap School District and NKHS are not responsible for theft or damage to your vehicle. OFF CAMPUS PASSES NKHS is a closed campus. However, as a privilege, juniors and seniors may apply for an off-campus permit which will allow them to be off campus during their lunch period only! Students must have all fines cleared, and turn in a completed parent permission form, (available in the Main Office). If the application is approved, an Off Campus permit sticker will be issued and placed on their NKHS ASB I.D. card. This permit is a privilege, and can be revoked by Administration or parents at any time. Page 11
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North Kitsap High School PTSA 1780 NE Hostmark St. Poulsbo WA 98370 Membership Form, 2016-2017 School Year Date Paid: Cash $ Last year, thanks to our generous membership, NKHS students and staff enjoyed many fun and rewarding programs including: Season of Giving, Teacher and Staff Appreciation BBQ, and the Invest Ed Program, which helps fund student needs throughout the school year. We hope that you will help us continue to sponsor these and other worthwhile programs in 2016-2017 by becoming a member or renewing your PTSA membership. Joining NKHS PTSA does not obligate you in any way. Help us increase our previous year s membership by 10%. Although participation in NKHS PTSA is optional, we would love to have participation from one member of every family! Membership fees are 100% tax deductible. You may mail this form to the address listed below or bring it to the office. We protect your privacy by sending out all PTSA emails BCC (Blind Copy), so your email address is not visible or accessible to anyone else. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact any of the board members listed below. Thank you for your support! NKHS PTSA 2016-2017 Board President: Christine Duplissey (nkptsa@gmail.com or christine_duplissey@yahoo.com) Vice President: Andrea Gleich (nkptsa@gmail.com or gfam4fun@gmail.com) Treasurer: Andrea Wagoner (nkptsa@gmail.com) Secretary: Becca Gore (nkptsa@gmail.com) Meetings are held the third Tuesday of each month, except December, @ 6:30pm, NKHS Library ~ Please be sure to join our Facebook Group @ NKHS PTSA ~ ********************************************************************************************************************* Please check all that apply: RENEWAL (if necessary, make changes to address, etc.) Individual Membership - $15 I am making a TAX-FREE DONATION to NKHS PTSA in the amount of $ I am making a TAX-FREE DONATION to the NKHS PTSA SCHOLARSHIP Fund in the amount of $ I am interested in being a PTSA officer or committee chair I would like to help with: Holiday Fest Staff Appreciation PTSA Membership Grad Night Season of Giving ********************************************************************************************************************* Name (s): Mailing Address: Phone: Email: (You will automatically receive updates) For PTSA Use Only: Please make checks out to NKHS PTSA, and send to: NKHS PTSA Treasurer, Andrea Wagoner c/o NKHS 1780 NE Hostmark St. Poulsbo, WA 98370
North Kitsap High School 1780 NE Hostmark Street Poulsbo, WA 98370 We r e o n t h e w e b!!! w w w. n k s c h o o l s. o r g North Kitsap High School Mission Statement A safe and welcome learning environment for all Nondiscrimination Statement The North Kitsap School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Questions or complaints of alleged discrimination can be directed to the district s Title IX/RCW 28A.640 Compliance Officer and ADA Coordinator and/or the 504 Coordinator: address - 18360 Caldart Ave NE, Poulsbo WA 98370 and phone - (360) 396-3001.