An Informational Newsletter for Parents and Students North Kitsap High School October November 2017 Viking Voyage October - 2 Impact Aid Cards went home with students 5 Post-Secondary Night, 6-7:30 pm in the Commons 10 Photo Retakes, 11 am-1 pm 12 Financial Aid Night, 6-7:30 pm in the Commons 18 Choir Concert 7 pm Auditorium 24 Band Concert 7 pm Auditorium 26 Conferences, 5:00 to 8:00pm in the Commons 27 Conferences, 8:00 to 11:00am in the Commons November - 3 End of first quarter 4-5 Holiday Fest 10 Veteran s Day-No School 23-24 Thanksgiving Holiday No school Principal s Message Dear Viking Community, Now that the school year has truly begun, I would like to take some time to share some of the goals and focus areas at NKHS this year. For those of you who attended our Back to School Night, some of this may sound familiar, but I strongly believe that goals cannot be overshared if you really mean them. 1. Increased Student Recognition-- We are working to increase the amount of student recognition we are engaged in here at NKHS and hope that it will be evident to you as the school year continues. From noting classroom accomplishments, to highlighting students as they portray our Viking Characteristics, to noting the amazing and unique accomplishments of our talented student body, we want students to know that we see them when they are doing great things. If there are creative ways you can think of to recognize our students here for their accomplishments, please let us know. 2. Increased Student Attendance-- When we started analyzing our data trends, one piece of information that stood out was our attendance data. We have a large number of students who miss school for any number of reasons. Each day that a student misses is a day of learning that didn t occur to the highest level possible. We are working to streamline our processes and keep kids engaged in their learning here at NKHS. I ask that you work with your students on coming to school as often as possible. 3. School Spirit and Community Involvement-- Students who are actively involved in their school are more successful than students who are not. At NKHS, we believe firmly in the importance of every student having a home at our school, a place where they belong and feel connected to other students and staff. If your (Cont d on page 2)
Principal s Message Continued... 3. (cont d) student hasn t yet found a way to be involved in something at school, from music to athletics to clubs (we have 41 approved clubs already), have him or her go to our ASB office and talk with Mr. Stanford. He will help them figure out how to start a new club or get involved in an activity that meets his or her needs. 4. Increased Graduation Rate We have been working diligently on this goal for many years now and have made gains each year. We want students to leave our campus with the skills and knowledge to be successful citizens in our community. This means completing the formal course of study to graduate. We will continue to work on building programs and strategies in order to help each and every student graduate from NKHS. Our School Board has set the goal for our district graduation rate to be in the top 5% of the state. We are well on our way to meeting this goal and will continue to work on it. 5. Ensure a Rigorous Course of Study that Provide for College and Career Readiness We want every student to leave NKHS with skills and knowledge to enter the workplace or high education and be successful. This means constantly re-evaluating our programs to ensure they are providing for the varied needs of our student body and an ever-changing workplace. To this end, you will see us sending out some surveys to analyze the needs and interests of our students. Partnered with research about job and career trends, we will continue to build and grow programs that meet contemporary demands. We have many exciting events coming up at NKHS! We re looking forward to seeing you all at our Parent-Teacher Conference on October 26th and 27th. We are also excited about the upcoming Holiday Fest, which is our largest ASB fundraiser. Finally, a huge congratulations to three amazing students: Jessica Radford, Jake Seaberg, and Ryan Shane. All thr ee students received commendations from the National Merit Scholarship Foundation, making them three of the highest scoring PSAT students in the country. We are so proud of our talented Vikings! Warmly, Megan Sawicki Principal Page 2
NKHS 2017 Fall Parent Conferences Fall Conferences will be held arena style in the NKHS Commons on Thursday, October 26, from 5:00pm to 8:00pm, and again on Friday, October 27, 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 27. The following part time teachers will be on a modified schedule. Please contact teacher for specific times. Mr. John Davis Ms. Kathy Griffey Mr. Ed Miller Ms. Kate Moriarty Ms. Lindsay O Neill Dewing Ms. Jessica Tautfest Ms. Gayle TenEyck Ms. Van Weezendonk Page 3
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 2017-18 Federal Impact Aid Survey. Survey Cards were given out to students on October 2. All students attending North Kitsap schools should have brought surveys home. Parents and guardians are asked to legibly fill out one form for each family (up to 7 children on a form) 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. Yearbook: Senior Advertisements Attention Senior Parents: You will be receiving a flyer in the mail with information on Senior Advertisements for the yearbook! There are deadlines. November 9th will be on of the first ones. Please make a note of these dates. There will not be extra room in the book if you miss them. Don t wait. If the space if full, we cannot add any later. Page 4
Spring 2017 SBA and EOC results were mailed home in September. Students in 12 th grade who have not attempted or did not pass the Smarter Balanced ELA/Math exam will be offered a retake opportunity this November. Juniors who have attempted the ELA portion but did not meet the graduation cut score will also have an opportunity to take the exam in November. A letter will be mailed home notifying those students. TEST DATE/TIME LOCATION OFF GRADE ELA OFF GRADE MATH ELA MATH OCT. 23 RD and 24 TH 8:00 am OCT. 30 TH and 31 ST 8:00 am NOV. 6 TH and 7 TH 8:00 am or 11:30 am NOV. 13 TH and 14 TH 8:00 am or 11:30 am COMPUTER LAB 504 COMPUTER LAB 504 COMPUTER LAB 504 COMPUTER LAB 504 State Assessment Update OSPI has waived the Science State Assessment Graduation Requirement through the class of 2020. The new state science assessment, the Washington Comprehensive Assessment of Science (WCAS), will be given in grade 11 this spring. The Collection of Evidence (COE) is no longer offered in Washington State. Beginning in 2018 both ELA and Math will be administered in the 10th grade. New assessment alternatives are being continuously developed. Talk with your students counselor for more information. Questions? Contact the NKHS Assessment Coordinator Carliann Rolland at crolland@nkschools.org or at 360-396-3115. Page 5
En Français s il vous plaît Bonjour! I hope you have all had a positive start to the school year. In our French classes, tout va bien! We have a great group of students headed to Paris and the French Riviera in April. If your student would like to join us, please visit our tour website: EFTours.com/1917017pk The final date for signing up is December 8 th. During 2019 we are hoping to do a Spain/France/Germany tour with several teachers and students from NKHS. We ll have more details about that at a later date. These are not district-sponsored trips, and as such there is special insurance associated with the educational travel company that we use. Our level II and advanced French students will soon be writing back to their pen pals at our sister school in Saint-Nazaire, France. What a neat opportunity to create friendships across the world! In February, there will be a short-term home stay opportunity if any of you would like to host a French teenage visitor for three weeks. Please find out more at LanguageAndFriendship.com I would be happy to answer any questions you or your student may have. It is a neat way to bring the French language and culture into your home and hearts. The advanced students are working hard and gaining new skills via our University of WA in the High School program. They have the opportunity of earning 5 credits at the UW, while passing the French 103 course here on our campus. We are observed by French professors from the Seattle campus, and we follow their curriculum. The French II students are getting used to a new curriculum, and are speaking more and more French every day. It is a challenging year full of new promise, new grammar and vocabulary, and new skills. I am very proud of these students. The French I students are enthusiastic, kind, and hard-working. They just had their first speaking quiz, et c était très réussi! I feel privileged to work with such large groups of motivated young people. Please don t hesitate to contact me if I can be of help to you or your students. My classroom phone number is 360.396.3178 and my email address is lhaveman@nkschools.org Bonne continuation! Madame (Lola) Haveman Page 6
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 2018 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 2018 competition by taking the 2016 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: Jessica Radford Jakob Seaberg Ryan Shane Page 7
CAREER CENTER NEWS The Career Center is located outside of the library and provides a wealth of services to all students. Students can create electronic portfolios through WOIS.org. WOIS (Washington Occupation Information System) is Washington s #1 Career and Educational Planning Resource. Students should see the career center, librarian or their teacher for the site key. Students can gain insight about jobs in the community and receive assistance with applications and resumes. Students with jobs outside of school may qualify for school credit through Worksite Learning. Contact Ed Miller at emiller@nkschools.org. College and military visits are scheduled through the Career Center. Many colleges are on the calendar for October and November. The ASVAB Test (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery) will be held December 1 st at 9am in the library. Practice tests are available in the Career Center. UPCOMING COLLEGE VISITS at NKHS Whitworth Visit Tuesday 10/10 8:30- Sign up Career 9:00 Center Navy Visit Tuesday 10/10 Lunches Commons Marines Visit Monday 10/16 Lunches Commons Army Visit Tuesday 10/17 Lunches Commons Montana Visit Wednesday 10/25 10:00- Sign up Career 10:30 Center PLU Visit Mon 10/30 10:45-12:25 Commons Northern Arizona Visit Wed 10/25 9:30-10:15 Sign up Career Center National College Fair Informational Register at collegefairs@nacacnet.org Fri & Sat 10/27 & 10/28 9amnoon Noon- 4pm Seattle Wash Convention Center Evergreen State Visit Thursday 11/2 Lunches Commons Alabama Visit Monday 11/6 11:55-12:30 Sign up Career Center Navy Visit Tuesday 11/14 Lunches Commons Page 8
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 November 15, 2017 (note this earlier deadline) Washington State University January 31, 2018, (apply early) Western Washington Early Action: November 1, 2017 January 31, 2018 Seattle Pacific University Early Action: November 1, 2017 January 15, 2018 Page 9
SAT AND ACT DATES SAT DATES TEST DATES REGISTRATION LATE REGISTRATION- FEE APPLIES October 7 September 8 September 27 November 4 October 5 October 25 December 2 November 2 November 21 March 10 February 9 February 28 May 5 April 6 April 25 June 2 May 3 May 23 * The SAT is available on the March date; SAT Subject Tests are not offered that day. TEST DATES ACT DATES REGISTRATION LATE REGISTRATION- FEE APPLIES October 28 September 22 October 6 December 9 November 3 November 17 February 10 January 12 January 19 April 14 March 9 March 23 June 9 May 4 May 18 Register online for the SAT or SAT Subject tests 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 10
PARKING PERMITS Parking permits are sold for $40 at the beginning of the school year. Students must possess a valid drivers license. All previous fines must be paid before s tudents 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. Currently, there are permits still available. 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 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.