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"Math Matters" at Highline |
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Recognizing the growing trend of need for higher level,
more rigorous math curriculum – for both college and
career readiness, Highline is initiating a math action
plan entitled Math Matters at Highline – For Every
Student. Studies reveal that Washington is falling
behind in producing college graduates to fill the
high-tech jobs at the heart of our state’s economy. For
students to be ready to take on college coursework in math
and science, they must first be successful at rigorous
middle and high school math, especially algebra.
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AVID, a Growing Initiative at Highline Public Schools |
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The
AVID team includes Julianne Smith, Tyressa
Stevenson, Kalani Clifford, Steven Beach, Triet Khuc,
John Leonard and Marisol Rosado. |
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AVID, Advancement Via Individual Determination,
started out small at Highline but this year, there are 275
students involved in the program – and is a vital part of
building our college-bound culture. So, what is AVID?
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Highline Educators on the National Stage |
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Highline Public Schools had several staff members
presenting at this fall’s Coalition of Essential Schools
Forum. Among those were Alexis McFarland and Jodie Wylie
from ACE who addressed the topic: "Teaching the Test?
Strategies to Help Students Transfer What They Know to
Test-Taking Situations."
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Honoring Excellence in Education |
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Tim
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Tim Wood, Camp Waskowitz high school program
coordinator, has been named a recipient of this year’s
Golden Apple Award. Tim is one of eight teachers,
statewide, chosen for this honor. KCTS television will be
on-site at Waskowitz in late November to film Tim with
students engaged in the program. The program will be aired
early in 2007. Read more about the Golden Apple Award on
the KCTS website.
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Cascade Science Class on Expedition |
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 Part of providing a great learning environment is giving
kids opportunities to explore learning outside the
classroom. An eighth-grade science class from Cascade
Middle School recently had an amazing opportunity to
experience the connection between the science and math
skills they learn in the classroom and how those skills
are used in a fun and interesting career.
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Student Advisory Council Reconvenes |
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As part of his commitment to listen to the student voice,
Superintendent Welch is continuing the student
advisory council convened last year. This council meets
quarterly to provide feedback on a range of district
issues and initiatives including the high school
experience, preparation for college and career, and
improvements needed in our current system.
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New Wellness Policy on the Horizon |
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As part of a government mandate aimed at reducing
childhood obesity and related diseases, Highline Public
Schools joins other districts around the state and
nationwide in redesigning policies around wellness.
Nutrition Services recently released copies of the
district’s Wellness Policy for all students and their
families. The policy officially goes into effect in
January 2007; however, some schools have already moved to
the new standards.
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Schools to Receive Weather Warning Radios |
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Through an Emergency Response Crisis Management grant from
the Department of Education, Highline Public Schools will
soon receive weather service warning radios from National
Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).
Get the details..>>
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United Way |
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 Identifying
Issues…Investing in Solutions…Improving Lives
Our 2006 United Way campaign kicked off district wide
November 6 and runs through November 17. Throughout this
time, your United
Way Ambassador will provide you with valuable information and will
be available to answer questions before you "Choose the
Way" and make a giving decision.
View the
ambassador list..>>
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Board Minutes |
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John's
Journal |
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Read the November edition of John's Journal - Reflections from the Superintendent
by John Welch,
click here.
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