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Important Dates

February 2 End of HS 2nd Quarter Pay Attention to Attendance: Early Dismissal 9-12, 10:15 am Senior Citizen Sweetheart Keep Your Child On Track in High School

Dance @ BHS Cafeteria, 6-8 pm Showing up for school has a huge impact on a student’s academic success starting in kindergarten and continuing through high school. Even as children grow older and February 7 Preseason girls tennis meeting, more independent, families play a key role in making sure students get to school Room 216 at 7:15 am safely every day and understand why attendance is so important for success in school

February 13 Election Day and on the job.

WHAT YOU CAN DO February 16 No School Make school attendance a priority February 19 President’s Day- No School • Talk about the importance of showing up to school everyday; make that the expectation. February 20 Waiver Day #3- No School • Help your student maintain daily routines, such as finishing homework and getting a good night’s sleep. February 21 Running Start info night, 6 pm in the Auditorium • Try not to schedule dental and medical appointments during the school day. • Don’t let your student stay home unless truly sick. Complaints of headaches February 26 HS Spring sports begin or stomachaches may be signs of anxiety.

February 28 Deadline for Senior Ads Help your teen stay engaged • Stay on top of academic progress and seek help from teachers. Make sure teachers know how to contact you. Contact Information • Stay on top of your student’s social contacts. Peer pressure can lead to skipping school. ASB 683-7082 • Encourage meaningful afterschool activities, including sports and clubs. Athletic Director 683-7073 Attendance 683-7092 Counseling 683-7049 Communicate with the school Health Room 683-7093 • Know our school attendance policy – incentives and penalties. Kitchen 683-7094 • Check on your student’s attendance to be sure absences aren’t piling up. Library 683-7095 • Ask for help from school officials if you’re having trouble getting your student Main Office 683-7000 to school Transportation 683-5900

Mrs. Wiggins [email protected] Last Name: A-CR Once a Brave, Always a Brave! Mrs. McCann [email protected] Last Name: CU-HI

Mr. Hallman [email protected] Last Name: HO-MI

Mrs. Wolff ` [email protected] Last Name: MO-SC

Mr. Bloomfield [email protected] Last Name: SE-Z

Everyone, Everyday… … Election Day is February 13th! a Success!

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It’s that time of the year again… What you need to do in case of inclement weather conditions:

School Emergency Information Guide

Emergency hotline number: 253-683-6001

From time to time throughout the school year, weather may force a change in the normal operating routine of the district. Bethel has in place both a process to make decisions concerning cancellation or delay of school, and a communication system to share information with students and parents.

We will make every effort to adhere to the established school calendar, however the safety of students and employees is the highest priority. The following questions and answers will help clarify how decisions regarding school closure or delay of school are made and how it will be communicated to you.

How are decisions made? At approximately 3:00 a.m., designated transportation personnel begin driving roads throughout the district to determine the status of roads and existing weather patterns. At 4:00 a.m., the Transportation Director contacts the Superintendent and relays the gathered information. The Superintendent then determines the feasibility of safely transporting children to and from school.

What can parents do to be prepared for school closure or delays? All families should have an emergency inclement weather plan in place that can be put into action on short notice. Ensure that your children have an alternate place to stay if you must be at work on a day when school has been cancelled or delayed or a neighbor or family member is able to care for them.

Where can parents get information concerning school closures or delays? Decisions regarding school closures or delays are made by 5:00 a.m. when possible. Bethel School District has a 24-hour hotline (253-683-6001) that will publicize the delay, as well as broadcasts by local area radio and television stations that cover school closures and delays.

What can parents expect with school closures or delays? Bethel School District has three (3) emergency condition messages that will be utilized.

• Schools Closed: This means all Bethel schools are closed for all regular and/or special education students, and no transportation will be provided to other schools outside of our district even though they may be open. All scheduled activities are also cancelled. District administrative offices will be open and administrators are expected to report to work as soon as safely possible.

• Two Hours Late: This means buses will begin their first route two hours late but at regularly scheduled stops UNLESS the message includes “Snow Routes in Effect”. There will be NO half-day kindergarten, preschool, ECEAP, Head Start, late start or early release programs and no out-of-district transportation.

• Schools Open - Snow Routes in Effect: This means school will buses will pick up students at their regularly scheduled times but snow routes are in effect. All parents should have received information as to where their child’s designated snow route is located. (Snow Route Information is posted in the Transportation area).

The following television and radio stations report school closures and delays:

Television KOMO Channel 4, KING Channel 5, KIRO Channel 7, KCPQ Channel 13

Radio AM Band: KIRO (710), KCIS (630), KAPS (660), KIXI (880), KOMO (1000), KYCW (1090) FM Band: KPLU (88.5) KSER (90.7) KLSY (92.5) KUBE (93.3) KBSG (97.3) KMTT (103.7)

***Please note, this same information can also be found on the Bethel School District’s homepage. Click on the “welcome tab” and then click on emergency information***

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Cambridge Assessment International Education

Three BHS students who took the Cambridge examinations in June 2017 have received Cambridge Learner Awards, in recognition of their great achievements on these exams. Jared Coffelt received the Scholar Award AS Level with Merit. Aidan Floyd and Savannah Gitchel were awarded Scholar Awards AS Level. These awards celebrate and recognize the exceptional performance of these students.

Congratulations to these students!!!

National Assessment of Education Progress

On February 21st selected students will be completing the National Assessment of Education Progress (NAEP). NAEP is the largest nationally representative and continuing assessment of what students know and can do in various subjects. It is administered by the National Center for Education Statistics, within the U.S. Department of Education. NAEP is different from our state assessment because it provides a common measure of student achievement across the country. The results are released as the Nation’s Report Card, which provides information about student achievement to educators, parents, policymakers, and the public. If your student is accepted to participate, the student and their family will be notified in early February.

JROTC had their annual Military Ball with Washington High School on January The FCCLA 13, 2018. The theme was “Medieval Masquerade”. The Royal court is as presents…Senior Citizen follows: Lord: Braxton Major Sweetheart Dance! Lady: Kaili Hurley

The Dance is Duke: Charles Samson Duchess: Asia Acala February 2, 2018 Prince: Andrew Schwans Princess: Savannah Martin Tickets are $5.00 King: Robert Long 55 and older Queen: Courtney Cutler

Court Jester: Matthew Epperson Doors open at 5:30 pm

Dance is from 6:00 to 8:00 pm

Location: Bethel High School 22215 38th Ave E Spanaway, WA 98387

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HOMEWORK ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS TESTING INFORMATION

PRACTICE TEST WEBSITES: www.khanacademy.com; www.collegeboard.org; Brave Academic Tutoring-BAT http://march2success.com; www.testprepreview.com (Courtesy of AFJROTC)

Wednesdays in the Library or P-14 2:15pm - 4:15pm Sign up. Link up. Get practicing. Link your College Board and Khan Academy accounts and jump right into practice without having to take any additional diagnostic quizzes or practice Math Center tests to get personalized recommendations. Log into or create your Khan Academy account at Thursday in Room 201 satpractice.org, when prompted, agree to link your Khan Academy & College Board accounts, and then 2:15pm - 4:15pm sign in or create your College Board Account and hit “Send” to send your scores.

ELA Study Support ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery) TEST DATE: April (TBA)- sign up Thursday in the Library list will be in the Career Center. The ASVAB is a multiple-choice test that measures 2:15pm - 4:15pm developed abilities and helps predict future academic and occupational success. The test is

Tutoring/Study Support free with no strings attached! This is a great opportunity to see what you might enjoy doing Monday thru Thursday in Library for the rest of your life whether it be a career in the military or as a civilian. 2:15pm – 4:15pm COMPASS & ACCUPLACER TEST: Both are entrance exams for technical and community Spanish Language Study Support colleges. Most colleges will accept one or the other. Both are a computerized adaptive test Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday in Room 208 or 212 that measures skills in reading, writing and math to determine readiness for college-level 2:15pm – 2:45pm courses in these areas. The compass test is not given here at BHS, so you will need to contact the college you are interested in to arrange a test session. We offer the Accuplacer Science Study Support Tuesday in Library or Room 107 to SENIORS here at BHS for FREE! You will need to schedule a testing day with Mrs. 2:15pm – 4:15pm Hodges in the Career Center.

SPED Study Support SAT or ACT Tuesday in Room 214 If you plan to apply to a 4-year University you should register online to take the SAT 2:15pm – 4:15pm or ACT. If you haven’t registered for this test you should register ASAP in order to take the test here at BHS. There are a limited number of fee waivers currently available for College Reminder: NO ACTIVITY BUS ON FRIDAYS Bound, TRiO and students that qualify for free and reduced lunch. You can pick up your

The Pierce County Library also offers free online homework waivers for College Bound from Mrs. Lordahl (Counseling Center) or Mrs. Hodges (Career help. Contact any library branch for more information. Center). If you receive free or reduced lunch you can pick up your waivers from your counselor. TRiO students can contact Mr. Nazarro.

What is the FAFSA, and when is it due? The FAFSA is the application you SAT TEST DATES: College Entrance Exam - Registration website is: will use to apply for federal student aid and obtain scholarships. Completing and submitting the FAFSA is free and easier than ever, and it gives you sat.collegeboard.org access to the largest source of financial aid to help pay for college or career Check the website well in advance for registration deadlines. school. Federal student aid covers expenses such as tuition and fees, room and board, books and supplies, transportation, and other related expenses. Test Date: March 10th, 2018 – Registration Deadline February 9th, 2018 Completing the FAFSA/WASFA is required in order to Test Date: May 5th, 2018 – Registration Deadline April 6th, 2018 receive any type of financial aid including scholarships through Test Date: June 2nd, 2018 – Registration Deadline May 3rd, 2018 st colleges. FAFSA/WASFA Financial Aid Applications opened October 1 . It is important to fill out the FAFSA or WASFA as soon after October 1st as possible because some aid (such as grants) have very limited pool s of The 2017–2018 fees for the SAT Plus Writing are $60. This includes score reports for up to money and are awarded on a first come, first serve basis based on need. four college choices when you register. The fee for the SAT (No Writing) is $46, however You can access the FAFSA at www.fafsa.gov. Start by clicking we suggest taking the plus writing unless you are sure that your college doesn’t require it. on the 3rd link at the top of the screen to create an FSA ID (your electronic Standard SAT Test center or date change Fees are $29 each and the standby fee is $49 in signature, one for you and one for a parent). When completing the addition to the Basic fee, if you missed registration for some reason, and $15 if you register FAFSA you are submitting for the 2018-2019 school year and using by phone. The Subject test is $26 per registration, and $21 for all other Subject Tests (per your 2016 tax returns. test). There will be NO subject tests available in March. ***If you are NOT eligible for the FAFSA you may be able to submit the WASFA. Go to www.readysetgrad.org/wasfa for more information and to determine eligibility. ACT TEST DATES: College Entrance Exam - Registration website is: www.actstudent.org Our District FAFSA/WASFA Work Night is being held Check the website well in advance for registration deadlines. on February 6th from 5:30-7:30pm at the Pierce County Skills Center. The event is geared toward any seniors in the District who need Test Date: February 10th, 2018 – Registration Deadline January 12th, 2018 help completing their FAFSA. Please bring materials needed to complete Test Date: April 14th, 2018 – Registration Deadline March 9th, 2018 the FAFSA or WASFA. For the FAFSA this will include Student & Parent Test Date: June 9th, 2018 – Registration Deadline May 4th, 2018 Social Security numbers and date of birth, FSA ID if already created, 2016 tax returns or W2 forms, Drivers License or State ID, and information on other financial resources such as child support or The 2017–2018 fees for the ACT Plus Writing are $62.50. This includes score reports for up investments. We will also have Spanish language translators at the event to four college choices when you register. The fee for the ACT (No Writing) is $46.00. We to help families with language barriers. Please contact Robin Hodges at suggest taking the plus writing unless you are sure that your college doesn’t require it. The [email protected] or Sandra Lordahl at [email protected] if you late fee is $29.50, date change is $25, center change is $26, and the standby fee is $53 in have any questions. addition to the Basic fee, if you missed registration for some reason. There is now a $15 fee if you register by phone.

The Military and Family Life Counseling Program at Bethel High School!

There is a free, confidential program for students whose family members are serving in the military or have recently retired. Your Military and Family Life Counselor for this school is Phebe Brako-Owusu and she is located in the Counseling Center.

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FAMILY ACCESS Get updates and reminders for BHS!

Parents and students can access information daily by utilizing We want you to be connected and informed about important things that are Family Access. happening at Bethel High. Please follow us on our Twitter account: @BethelHSBraves. We use this social media forum to make announcements Students can check for missing assignments, see their grades, and update students, families, and our community. Additionally, you are able along with finding contact email addresses for each teacher. to reply back with questions of your own. Parents/Guardians can check their student’s attendance, grades, missing assignments, complete necessary forms for their students, along with finding contact email for their Reduced Cost Internet from Comcast for students on free or reduced lunch student’s teachers. Information page https://www.xfinity.com/support/internet/comcast-broadband- opportunity-program/ Parents/Guardians can also change/add phone numbers, English Application www.internetessentials.com email addresses, emergency contacts, and add a mailing Spanish Application es.internetessentials.com address. (Street addresses will still need to have a verification Internet is $9.95 plus tax. Families can also receive free training and purchase a low-cost computer for $150 plus tax. of residence submitted. A request can be input into Family Access, but will not be approved until district requirements have been satisfied.) What to do if your Student’s iPad is stolen:

• Go to www.bethelsd.org A police report is required to file a stolen device claim. If a student loses a • Click on “Popular Links” device, there are two options to get a take home device replacement: • Click on “Family Access” (located at the top of the screen in the dark blue bar). 1. Provide a copy of the police report, or 2. Pay the full price for the device. Enter your Login ID and password. Students will • have a separate Login ID and password, so parents Until they do one of these two things, a check out (not take home) device should keep their information confidential. You may should be given to the student. contact the BHS Main Office to obtain Login

information. Most families will be reporting their stolen iPad to the Pierce County Sheriff TEACHER CONTACT Office using the following link: https://www.co.pierce.wa.us/index.aspx?nid=1944; however, it depends on • During school hours, teachers can be contacted where the loss occurred. through the Main Office at 683-7000 (press “0” at the prompt). Once the theft is reported online, parents must request a copy of the police • Teachers will not be disturbed during class time, so report and forward the copy to the Business Office. To request a copy of the you will be transferred to their voicemail. police report follow link: https://www.co.pierce.wa.us/index.aspx?nid=3648

• Please allow teachers a 24-hour period of time to return calls or emails. Several teachers move Paying Student Fines & Fees classrooms throughout the day and do not have access to their voicemail on a regular basis. Did you know that all fines and fees must be paid in order to play sports and • To contact teachers directly, please call before or cheer, attend extracurricular activities, dances or GRADUATE? Fines can be after school or during the teacher’s planning paid at www.bethelsd.org website using the 'pay online" option or at the ASB office. Please don't wait until the last minute. Also, proof of reduced or free lunch period. You may also email the teachers at any is required if requesting reduced prices for ASB cards, athletics or I-pad time. Teacher email addresses can be found in insurance. Family Access.

MESSAGES FOR YOUR STUDENT Fines can be paid online at www.bethelsd.org. Just click on the shopping cart at the top of the screen. You just need their student ID #. If you need to get a message to your student during the school day, please call the Main Office at 683-7000 (press “0” at the An alternate link is: https://wa-bethel.intouchreceipting.com/. You can also pay prompts) or 683-7051. We will get a message to your student for sports, ASB cards & art classes. You can call the ASB office with any questions. during a passing period. Please understand that we cannot take a message from emergency contacts, siblings, or other people for your student. We will only deliver a message to a MOVING? student from a guardian/parent. If you must leave Bethel High School during the 2017-2018 school year, please contact the Registrar at 253-683-7084 or 253-683-7054.

You will be provided all you need to enroll your student at their next school. You can also email [email protected] or stop by the school.

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*Scholarship Information* Bethel High School now has a Key Club!

Our first meeting will be February 7th in the Career Center at Bethel High School Scholarship Website 2:15 pm. Everyone is welcome! https://docs.google.com/a/bethelsd.org/spreadsheets/d/14FApuicK0mgktR6vMOhl2zSu8tSsYc4X2bZT8 mYxeAA/pub?output=html Heart to serve + Call to Lead + Courage to Engage = Alden Landis Memorial Scholarship Service Leadership The Alden Landis Memorial Scholarship was created to honor the memory of Alden Landis, who died while serving in the Peace Corps in Mozambique, Africa. The scholarship is intended for current high Key Club helps students become engaged members of their school students (grades 9-12) who demonstrate financial need who successfully apply for enrollment in communities who work to solve problems and help others summer abroad, service trip, or a gap year program run by a 501(c)(3) public charity. Students who through service. If this is something you are interested in then demonstrate a commitment to a community service and learn about other cultures. Application: Alden Landis Memorial Scholarship 2018-19. Create a profile and apply online at: www.thewashboard.org you will love Key Club!

Tacoma Links Scholarship • African American students may apply for this scholarship opportunity • Students must be involved with their community Varsity Letter in Community Service is back! • Grade point average (GPA) must be 2.7 or higher • The deadline for applying is February 19, 2018 The Varsity Letter in Community Service has been taken over by our own District and is no longer a United Way program. This is a Washington State Opportunity Scholarship (WSOS) great program that has promoted service within our community and has helped to create service-minded citizens in our students. The Washington State Opportunity Scholarship helps low-and middle-income Washington residents earn We have thoughtfully made some small adjustments to the their bachelor’s degree in the high-demand fields of science, technology, engineering, math, and healthcare through scholarships up to $22,500 as well as professional development, skills-building program, none of which will impact hours that students have workshops, and genuine industry exposure to help increase the rate at which students enter our state’s continued to accumulate toward this year’s award. workforce. Guidelines & Applications are available on the District webpage • Visit the WSOS website: www.waopportunityscholarship.org at: www.bethelsd.org. • Check out the eligibility criteria • Be of low-income or middle-income (less than 125% of state median income) *Applications must be received by April 1, 2018. • Have a 2.75 GPA or higher *LATE submissions will not be accepted. Organize school transcript and FAFSA/WAFSA files • *If you will be a Freshman, Sophomore, Junior or Senior in April, • Write 2-3 short essays (150-300 words) you are eligible to apply! • Submit online application to our website by February 28, 2018 • 1,850 new students will be selected to receive the award in May 2018

Students can create an account and log in here. Cancer Unwrapped Teen Writing Contest

TwinStar Community Foundation High School Scholarships This scholarship program is for current high school seniors who will graduate in June 2018 and plan to The goal of Cancer Unwrapped is to provide teens with a place attend an institution of higher learning in the fall of 2018. Applications are made available to members to tell their stories, whether it’s their own diagnosis or that of a starting January 1 and due by March 31. loved one. We want to hear about their own experience, and The TwinStar Community Foundation will be awarding fifteen $2,000 scholarships to members who allow them to use their own voice. Over the years we have will be graduating from high school in 2018. received essays about family members, teachers, and friends, Apply online: http://www.twinstarcu.com/scholarships as well as essays about cancer in the abstract. We have received stories of triumph and great loss, stories written in times of turbulence and in times of quiet reflection. Every story Janice M. Scott Memorial Scholarship Fund has been honest and heartfelt, and each one is unique. • US Citizen or permanent resident of US • GPA of 3.0/equivalent or higher (out of a 4.0 scale) • High School Senior who will matriculate full-time at a US accredited four-year college or Write an essay about your experience with cancer. university within the fifty states or District of Columbia. • Have demonstrated leadership abilities through participating in community services or other extracurricular activities. • $1,000 cash prize • Combined adjusted income of the parent(s) cannot exceed $50,000. • Open to students in grades 9-12 in Washington • Mail the complete application packet so that it is received or postmarked on or before the State deadline date of March 31. • Essays must be between 500-2,000 words in length The Nellie Martin Carmen Scholarship • Essays must be submitted in English One applicant from BHS will be chosen to compete for the $2,000 renewable scholarship. A Carmen Scholarship applicant must: • Deadline: March 11, 2018 • Be enrolled in a college or university in the State of Washington on a full-time basis. • Apply online: http://cancerpathways.org/cancer- • Majors that do NOT qualify: music, sculpture, painting, drawing, interior decorating or unwrapped/wa-high-school-form/ domestic science. • Contact Liz Lange at 866-200- • Must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher 2383 or [email protected] with • Must be an American citizen • Must be a graduate of a public high school in King, Snohomish or Pierce County in the year of questions. the appointment • Fill out the application and return it to Mrs. Hodges by Feb. 21st.

Please see Mrs. Hodges in the Career Center for links to applications.

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