What's Up Westside

• September 16th - WSHS vs Cleveland HS football game 7:30pm at SWAC - White Out
• September 20th - Picture Day

• September 21st - Auditions for the Fall Theater Production

• September 22nd - PTSA Meeting: "Meet Your Administrators" 7-8:30pm School Library

• October 13th - Curriculum Night

• October 14th - NO SCHOOL

Ready, Set, Go! The school year is off and running. It has been so great to welcome all of our students to the 2022-2023 school year. The positive energy across the school is evident as we start to settle into routines and learning. We have distributed laptops to grades 9-11 students and will get them to grade 12 on Monday. Counselors are working hard and making adjustments as needed for students and we ask for a little more patience as they move through the requests. As we continue to ramp up over the next full week, you should be able to start looking in on your student's classes through the Source and Schoology. These are places to explore your student's attendance, grades and on Schoology, look at courses, syllabi, etc.

START OF SCHOOL FORMS

First Day packets are now all online! All forms can be found on the school website at: https://www.seattleschools.org/news/start-of-school-forms/

UPDATE COMMUNICATION PREFERANCES

Update Your Contact Information

Make sure we have your most up-to-date contact information. During the month of September, parents and guardians can update family contact information on the Student Verification Form in the Source. After September, families should contact their student’s school to update contact information. Visit ps.seattleschools.org to log in to the Source.

Manage your Messages

Want phone calls for some messages, but only email or text messages for others? You can manage your communication preferences online.

• Visit go.schoolmessenger.com
• Log in with the email on file at your child’s school
• After you log in, select ‘Preferences’ in the menu and update how we connect best with you!

VOLUNTEER PAPERWORK

In order to volunteer with Seattle Public Schools, you must go through an application process. For all volunteer resources and application instructions visit: https://www.seattleschools.org/departments/volunteer/

Please contact Amy Huber (phone: 206.252.8806, email: aahuber1@seattleschools.org) if you need to verify your volunteer status.

CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS

• Laptop Distribution: The school needs help with laptop distribution through Tuesday (Sept 20th) from 8:50am to 3:40pm. If you have any availability during that time, please contact Colleen Carlson (cmcarlson@seattleschools.org) and Amy Doll (asdoll@seattleschools.org).
  
• Picture Day: September 20th is picture day! The school is looking a few volunteers to make it go smoothly. If you are interested in volunteering contact Amy Huber at: aahuber1@seattleschools.org

PICTURE DAY

Tuesday, September 20th Yuen Lui Studio will photograph West Seattle High School students

• ​Families can preorder photos here: 2022-23 West Seattle High School Picture Day 9/20 (photos will be available for online viewing using the student’s school ID number one week after the picture day)
• Print orders will be shipped directly to students’ homes within three weeks after the picture day
• Digital orders will be sent via email from no-reply@imagequix.com within three weeks after the picture day (use “no-reply@imagequix.com“ to search your inbox/spam folders)
• ID cards will be printed onsite and handed to students at the time of their photo

2022-2023 YEARBOOK PRESALES

September 15th thru October 6th

Cost: $ 55.00

Sale timeframes are limited due to tax-exempt compliances and won’t be available again until mid-year. A limited number of yearbooks will be available for purchase without a pre-sale.

Payment with cash, check (payable to WSHS) and credit cards can be made at the fiscal office during lunch or before & after school.

https://schoolpay.com/link/2023YearbookSales

Questions can be sent to mpenner@seattleschools.org

SHOT CLINICS

Seattle Public Schools is offering flu and COVID-19 vaccine clinics for students, staff, and families at schools this fall (Friday, Sept. 16-Sunday, Oct. 23). These weekend and evening clinics are open to all SPS staff, families, and students—regardless of their enrolled school.

Flu clinics:

Flu shot clinics are open to any person aged 4 and older. Most insurance is accepted. For more information and to register, visit the Flu Vaccine Page.

COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics:

All COVID-19 vaccine clinics at SPS will offer vaccines for any person aged 3 and older. COVID vaccines are free, and insurance is not required. For more information and to register, visit the COVID Vaccine Page.

PSAT and SAT TESTING DATES

All WSHS Students have been bulk registered for the College Board Exams.

PSAT identifies Juniors for Scholarships. Juniors will be offered a free PSAT on October 12th.

SAT is used by Colleges for placement. Students that receive a score of at least 410 in ELA and a 430 in math, will have met their high school grad pathway. Seniors will be offered a free SAT on October 12th.

Students must arrive at 8AM for testing. Late arrivals will not be admitted.

WORLD LANGUAGE BILITERACY STAMP TESTING

Students who speak, and are literate, in almost any language can sign up for stamp testing for world language credit/seal of biliteracy. To sign up visit:

​https://www.seattleschools.org/departments/international-education/world-language-credit-testing/

​Please direct questions to Joy Patman during lunchtime or before school in room 221, or by emailing: jkpatman@seattleschools.org.

SCHEDULE CHANGES

There are many questions about schedule changes, now that students can see their schedules on the Source. If you are unsure how to access the Source and student schedules, please go to the district site to create an account or log in: https://ps.seattleschools.org/public/

We cannot process any requests for schedule changes until we start school. Once we start school, there will be several QR code posters around the school that will allow students to put in a request to see the counselor regarding a change. In order to help clarify, here are a few rules around schedule changes:

1. On the first day of school, only students who are missing a class period will be seen. Students who are missing a class period, should attend all of their other classes and then go to their counselor during the class period in which they are missing a class.
2. We cannot honor requests to change schedules in order to be in class with a friend, be in with a particular teacher, not have PE during a particular period, etc.
3. Legitimate schedule changes requests include the following:

• You are assigned the wrong level class
• You are missing a course you need for graduation
• You were enrolled in 2 of the same classes

SAVE THE DATE - OCTOBER 13TH: CURRICULUM NIGHT

Over the past few years we have move away from the tracking that occurs with separate honors courses, in particular in grades 9 and 10. As a result, we have developed options for students in grade 9 ELA and SS and grade 10 ELA and our math classes for students to pursue honors credit. This is available to all students. Please review your student's course syllabus for specifics on how to pursue those options in those classes. There is not currently honors options in Science. Students coming through the HCC program are enrolled in courses aligned with the accelerated sequence. Starting in grade 10 SS and then in Grade 11 and Grade 12, students have options to pursue Advanced Placement(AP) and College in the High School courses.

SPS has 3 Mandatory Grading Practices. In order to try to bring some clarity to how we will be implementing these practices, we are putting in place the following guidelines. Please understand that if you student has a 50%, they are not meeting standard and/or did not even turn in the assignment. See below for more details regarding this.

Communication Home and Grade Updating: SPS educators will provide biweekly check-ins with students and families for students at risk of earning an Incomplete, No Credit, or a failing grade.

• Grades will be updated in the source at a minimum every 2 weeks
• Communication will be made with home for students who are not on track at a minimum of every 2 weeks.
• If after initial contact with home the student continues to struggle, referral will be made to MTSS team.

Retake Guidelines: SPS educators will allow retakes and assignment revisions to the extent possible.

• Summative Assessments or summative projects are available for Retakes
• Students must complete some type of reflection or additional learning prior to being eligible for retake. This will vary between subject areas.
• When possible, re-takes will include only the areas in which students need to show improvement in order to meet standard. This might not be possible in some areas thus requiring re-taking an entire assessment.
• Re-takes can take place within a reasonable amount of time following the initial assessment.
• Students who plagiarize an assessment may not be eligible for a re-take.

No Zeros: SPS educators will not give any grades lower than 50% on any assignment (e.g., no zeros), even for a missed assignment.

• A “No Zeros” policy is in place in order to make a 100point scale mathematically accurate in representing equal spacing between each grade band from A to E.
• When using a 100point scale, a grade of 50 represents not completing or well-below standard performance.
  

Westside HEY has a community partnership with WSHS and Madison Middle designed to promote a healthy and safe community through collaboration, education, and empowerment so that Westside youth can thrive. For more information: https://www.westsidehey.org/

PREVENTION &WELLNESS INITIATIVE SURVEY

Please fill out the Community Prevention and Wellness Initiative Survey to help the Westside Hey Coalition, assess and plan programs that can best serve our community.

Questions? Contact: Donna Kelly at dmkelly@seattleschools.org

ONLINE SURVEY ENGLISH

https://www.research.net/r/KIWEEN2022

ONLINE SURVEY SPANISH

https://es.research.net/r/KIWESP2022

TEEN MOVIE NIGHT FLYER

Counselor Caseloads:

Last Names A- Fa, Erica Nguyen etnguyen@seattleschools.org

Last Names Fe-Mar, Kinsey Hedeen krhedeen@seattleschools.org

Last Names Mas-Po, Mallory Neuman mlneuman@seattleschools.org

Last Names Pr-Z, Christine Nutters canutters@seattleschools.org

Schedule Changes:

QR code posters are posted around the school that will allow students to put in a request to see counselors regarding a change. Legitimate schedule change requests include the following:

• You are assigned the wrong level class
• You are missing a course you need for graduation
• You were enrolled in 2 of the same classes

TEEN LINK RESOURCE

Where to Turn For Teens - Teen Link

Teen Link is a program of Crisis Connections that serves youth in Washington State. Teen volunteers are trained to listen to concerns and talk about whatever's is on your teen's mind – bullying, drug and alcohol concerns, relationships, stress, depression or any other issues your teen may be facing.

If a teen or an adult concerned about a teen or has questions or concerns about drug use, they can now call, chat, or text to www.teenlink.org

PLEASE JOIN US

September 22nd - PTSA Meeting: "Meet Your Administrators" in the WSHS Library 7-8:30pm (introducing ** Door Prizes **)

We look forward to seeing you in-person! You do not need to be a member to come to the meeting.

WSHS Family Movie Night has been postponed - date TBD.

Become a member of the PTSA at: http://wshsptsa.org/

If you want to lend your voice to supporting all students at WSHS, please consider joining the PTSA. PTSA members have a direct impact on PTSA planning, action and advocacy. You’ll be added to our membership database so you can receive updates about upcoming PTSA sponsored events such as parent education and fun community building events, plus you’ll have access to exclusive member discounts. In line with our commitment to equity, we are offering membership scholarships this year for those unable to afford membership fees.

ACADEMIC SUPPORT FUNDING

Donations to the PTSA are always welcome, and always go directly to supporting our community of parents, staff, and students. This year, however, we have a special ask. The school is asking the PTSA for the funds to support Saturday School and afterschool tutoring due to an expired levy. We are hoping to raise the funds necessary to fill the gap. If you are able, please consider making a donation toward student academic support. http://wshsptsa.org/you-can-help/donations

AMAZON SMILE - SUPPORT PTSA WHEN YOU SHOP

Did you know that when you shop on AmazonSmile your purchases can also support the West Seattle High School PTSA? It's free and only takes two minutes to setup. A percentage of your Amazon purchases will be donated to the WSHS PTSA. Just follow these simple steps to turn your purchases into donations for the WSHS PTSA. https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/community/how-to-sign-up-for-amazonsmile

Fall Sports are underway!

Congratulations to our Cross Country runners! The boys finished first out of six teams, the girls third at their meet this week.

To support our Wildcat Athletes check schedules and scores at:

https://www.metroleaguewa.org/

For more team details check these Athletic Department links:

https://westseattlehs.seattleschools.org/student-life/athletics/fall-sports/

https://twitter.com/WSHSAthletics1

https://www.instagram.com/westseattle.athletics/

https://www.facebook.com/WSHSAthletics1

WSHS Boosters Club works to defray equipment and transportation costs. To make a donation or purchase spirit wear visit: https://westseattleboosterclub.org/

First Booster Club Meeting of the Year! Monday, September 19th, 7pm

Zoom Meeting:

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82976274328?pwd=NEp1L3dtaHBXUFNZOUpFdzRyaTl0Zz09

Meeting ID: 829 7627 4328

Passcode: 1917

Thanks to all that came to the Drama Program Informational Meeting on Wednesday! There will be a parent meeting after the fall show is cast.

Auditions for the fall show, "The Curious Mrs. Savage", will be next Wednesday, September 21st, at 4pm in the auditorium. Actors should come prepared with a 1-2 minute contemporary monologue (from any genre).

Callbacks will be held on Thursday, 9/22, also at 4 pm in the theater. All auditioners should plan to attend, though not all will be called. The cast list will be posted Friday, 9/23.

The performances will be held November 10, 11, 12, 16, 17, 18 at 7:30 pm.

If you are interested in participating in the fall show, in any capacity, including set building, stage management, lighting, sound, costumes, stage crew, build crew, marketing team, etc., please fill out a personal info form ASAP.

Students, join the Drama Program Schoology Page! (access code JJQT-BGFR-4t94P)

The personal info form, as well as a PDF with the important information, including character descriptions, can be found on our Schoology Page.

To receive Remind messages: text @dramawshs to 81010

Our Instagram Account is: @westsidedramawshs

Questions? Contact admin@westsidedrama.com or Mr Wiener at dmwiener@seattleschools.org

• Sept 12-16th Jazz Ensembles placement auditions
• Sept 17-18th Band Camp (Rescheduled)
• Sept 23rd - First Field Show Huling Bowl at SWAC

For more information go to the Music Department Website: www.wshsmusic.org

If you would like to share something with the West Seattle High School community, please contact wshsptsacommunications1@gmail.com

https://westseattlehs.seattleschools.org/calendar-and-news/whats-up-westside/

Email: wshsptsacommunications1@gmail.com
Website: westseattlehs.seattleschools.org
Location: 3000 California Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98116, USA
Phone: 206-252-8800