KHS Newsletter

Conferences are a great time to come and meet your student’s teachers as well as learn about their academic and behavioral progress as a high school student. We encourage students to join their parents/guardians, as the conversation is about them and they can help share how they are doing in the classroom.

Conferences take place during the week of November 6th.
Monday, November 6 – Students released at 12:10 PM
Scheduled Student Conferences (12:40-3:40PM)

Tuesday, November 7 – Students released at 12:10 PM
Scheduled Student Conferences (12:40-3:40PM)

Wednesday, November 8– Students released at 12:10 PM
All School Arena Conferences (1:00-4:00 PM)
All School Arena Conferences (4:45-7:00 PM)

Thursday, November 9 – Students released at 12:10 PM

Friday, November 4 – No School - Veteran's Day observed

Arena conferences are a time for you to meet with all your child’s teachers individually. Typically, you will spend 5 minutes with each teacher learning what your student is doing well and how you can help support them. Teachers will be in the lower gym or lunchroom ready to meet with you and your student. Drop by during the times listed above to talk with the teachers you need to see.

Scheduled conferences are conferences set up by the school to have a more focused conversation about specific concerns and supports needed. If you feel you and your student would benefit from a scheduled conference with multiple teachers simultaneously, contact the office to see if there are times available. They will put you in contact with the conference scheduler.

If you can’t make it to conferences, no problem! Teachers are always available to talk with you about your student’s progress. Feel free to email them or call them with questions and concerns.

On October 11th, we held a Hispanic Heritage Night for families. There were Latin treats, bracelet making, crafts, indoor soccer, music, and time with friends. Thank you to Maria Londono and Maria Wuollet for making this a successful night.

During Homeroom in October we reviewed what Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying is and how to report incidents at school. Protected classes were also reviewed as an important part of this discussion.

Intervention & Reward Time has also started. Students with grades lower than a C are assigned to a teacher to review concepts, catch up on work, or retake assessments. Students with C grades and above earn a reward time for keeping caught up.

In November, students will also have a Veteran's Day Assembly and activities related to "gratitude."

Homeroom Time also provides a base for this support in relation to career and college readiness goals which are key to helping students prepare for their future. This time connects to our mission: To prepare all students for responsible citizenship, gainful employment, and post-secondary admission.

Soccer, Volleyball, and Football are in District Playoffs. Please check the school website for details on games, location, and start times.

Now that Playoffs have started, Prices Changes occur from the WIAA and no Local Kalama passes are valid (this includes no Kalama Family, Individual and Golden age passes)

Ticket prices are

$8 for Adults

$6 for Seniors and Students With ASB

FOR PLAYOFFS - ASB CARD MUST BE SHOWN TO GET THE DISCOUNT

As students start to create a list of colleges and universities they are interested in, please make sure to check the SAT/ACT policy for each campus. Signing up for the SAT or ACT test is done online at:

SAT https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat/register/dates-deadlines (Deadline Nov 2)

ACT https://www.act.org/content/act/en/register-for-the-act.html (Deadline Nov 3)

Submitting the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form each year you plan on attending college can help you qualify for several forms of financial assistance.

The 2024–25 FAFSA® form will be available in December 2023, not in October like previous years. Learn how to prepare for and stay informed about the FAFSA launch.

All school medications (prescriptions and over the counter) must be in their original containers. A Medication Authorization Form is required for ALL medication administration at school. Medical Authorization Forms are available in the front office or your health provider's office.

COVID Guideline are updated by the Department of Health. Click on the DOH guidelines for what to do if you are exposed or if you test positive for Covid: Decision Tree.

Students should have all personal cell phones and electronic devices turned off during class time. Cell phones used during class time will be confiscated and placed in the office until after school. Repeated occurrences of unauthorized use of personal electronic devices could result in progressive discipline.

Kalama School District has a closed campus. Students 6-12 should not be in the parking lot during the school day. The only exception is for 11th and 12th graders who have a permission slip signed by their guardian and the school administration.

Seniors: Some 12th graders might have a "Dismissed Period" giving them permission to leave campus. Signed permission slips are required.

11th/12th graders during lunch: During lunch, 11th/12th graders with permission may leave during lunch. Students must have a signed permission slip and they must follow the school expectations. Leaving campus is a privilege.

9th/10th Graders DO NOT have permission to go to the parking lot or leave campus. Students are expected to stay in the designated areas during lunch which does not include the parking lot or the front of the high school.

The safety of students and staff is very important. Driving on campus is a privilege. Students may maintain that privilege by following the school expectations.

All students must register any vehicle that is to be driven on campus during school hours. One sticker will be issued per student. The sticker is to be placed in the back of the vehicle window and may be transferred between registered vehicles in their name. Students are responsible for their vehicle and are liable for any damages or sanctions caused by the operation of that vehicle regardless of who is driving. The school district is not responsible for damage to vehicles driven or parked on the Kalama High School District campus.

Students are not allowed to park in the lower parking lot by the high school or by the church. These areas are for staff only. Students should park in the lot by the gym or the stadium.

Email: heidi.bunker@kalama.k12.wa.us
Website: https://www.kalamaschools.org/o/khs
Location: 550 china Garden Road Kalama, Wa 98625
Phone: 360-673-5212
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KalamaHighSchool/

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Kalama School District #402 complies with all federal rules and regulations and does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, honorably-discharged veteran or military status, sex, sexual orientation (gender expression or identity), marital status, the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability, participation in the Boy Scouts of America and all other designated youth groups listed in Title 36 of the United States Code as a patriotic society or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability. District programs shall be free from sexual harassment. This holds true for all district employment and opportunities. Compliance procedures regarding employees should be directed to Jennifer McCallum, Director of Human Resources, the School District's Title VII Officer and ADA Coordinator. People of disability may request reasonable accommodation in the hiring process by contacting, Jennifer McCallum, Director of Human Resources, 548 China Garden Rd 98625 or (360) 673-5282. Inquiries regarding compliance procedures regarding students may be directed to Jennifer McCallum, Director of Student Services, the School District’s Title IX Coordinator or Jennifer McCallum, Director of Special Programs, and the School District’s Section 504 Coordinator, 548 China Garden Rd. Kalama WA, 98625 (360) 673-5282.