Welcome Ferris High School Future Saxons to
9th Grade Registration Night
5:30-5:40
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5:50-6:10
6:20-6:40
6:50-7:10
Welcome and Overview – Ferris Auditorium
Introduction: Ferris Principal Ken Schutz and Chase Principal John Andes
Athletics and Activities: Athletic Director Stacey Ward
Agenda for the evening: Assistant Principal Sammy Anderson
Program Break Out Sessions
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Program Fair Session One
Program Fair Session Two
Program Fair Session Three
Select three of the Program Fair Options listed below to attend during each Program Break Out Session
Room M040
Advanced Placement and Honors Options
Assistant Principal Kelly Kight
Information on honors and AP courses offered at Ferris, and tips and strategies on how students can
successfully make the transition from middle to high school that ensure academic success in stretch classes
such as honors and AP.
Room M042
Athletics and Activities
Coach Jim Sharkey
Learn about the many athletics and activities that students can participate in at Ferris and eligibility
requirements.
AVID
AVID Coordinators: Melissa Turner and Kris
Stopperan w/Middle School Counselors Brett
Meenach and Kitty Hennessey
A college and career readiness program that focuses on getting students the right transcript and skills to
enter and succeed in college who otherwise might not traditionally access a 4 year university on their own.
Application, eligibility criteria, and the selection process will be discussed.
Room M502
Room Library
Band, Orchestra and Choir
Ben Brueggemeier
Information regarding sequence and options for students throughout their music career at Ferris in Band,
Choir, and Orchestra. Audition and selection process information for Advanced Wind and Percussion
Ensemble, Advanced Jazz Band, Show Choir, and Saxons Knights.
Room M044
Fitness and Health
Linda Bushinski
Information regarding graduation requirements for Fitness and Health and classes offered, including
opportunities on campus at Ferris and through Spokane Virtual Learning.
Room M500 Wing
FACS/Visual Arts/CTE Electives
FACS/CTE Elective Teachers
Visit our Art Career and Technical Education, and Family and Consumer Science classrooms, and meet our
teachers. Learn about our elective offerings in Science, Technology and Engineering, Design and Fashion,
Culinary and Hospitality, Business Education, and Visual Arts.
Room M202
ELD/English Language Development Program
Victorya Rouse
Information about the classes and resources available to help ELL/English Language Learners with the
support necessary to develop English language proficiency, understanding of American culture, and skills
necessary to be socially and academically successful in school.
Room M041
NewTech Skills Center
Principal Assistant KC Abbott
Information regarding Summer Skills Academy and options for students when they move into their 11 th and
12th grades.
Room M504
Room M510
Project Lead the Way: Biomed
Darci Hastings
Project Lead the Way: Engineering
Willie Johnson
An academic program at Ferris High School that provides students an introduction to the field of
engineering or biomedical studies. Program information and criteria will be discussed.
Room M037
Special Education Move Ups
Becky Ramsey and Jackie Holien
Discussion of what students and parents can expect in fulfilling goal areas under an IEP at high school.
Room M039
Spokane Virtual Learning
Suzie Heimbigner
Spokane Public Schools online program that allows student to take an additional course above and beyond
their six period day at high school or during the summer prior to their freshman year.
Room M300 Wing
World Languages Program
World Language Department
Information on all Ferris World Language options including: French, German, Japanese, and Spanish.
Discussion includes college credit opportunities in the Junior and Senior year.
7:20-8:00
8th Grade Registration See back page for your assigned Registration Room Locations
8th Grade Registration Room Locations
After your final Program Fair session, please move to your registration room according to your last name.
Location
Last Name by Alpha
Staff
Room M501
Last Names Al-Ameri—Backlund
Staff John Andes and Brett Meenach
Room M502
Last Names Bailey—Bradley
Staff Nancy Crater
Room M504
Last Names Brady—Carl
Staff Ken Schutz
Room M507
Last Names Carranza—Coleman
Staff Joan Conger
Room M508
Last Names Colley—Demke
Staff Susan Wolf
Room M511
Last Names Dennis—Flaig
Staff Willie Johnson
Room M513
Last Names Fleck—Gordon
Staff Mike McLauchlin
Room M303
Last Names Grady—Holland
Staff Kelly Kight
Room M306
Last Names Homen—Johnson
Staff John O’Dell
Room M307
Last Names Jones—Lacy
Staff Tom Rye
Room M308
Last Names Ladines—Lozier
Staff Erik Powell
Room M309
Last Names Lual—McKenna
Staff Kitty Hennessey
Room M310
Last Names Mcnearney—Morrow
Staff Sara Ellerd
Room M201
Last Names Moua—Ortega
Staff Kim Via
Room M202
Last Names Owen—Poydras
Staff Ginny Pounds
Room M203
Last Names Proost—Samuels
Staff Ted Barnwell
Room M205
Last Names San Jose—Sivanish
Staff James Noble
Room M206
Last Names Skaife—Strauss
Staff Linda Bushinski
Room M207
Last Names Strawn—Trach
Staff Jackie Holien
Room M208
Last Names Travis—Wash
Staff Kris Stopperan
Room M209
Last Names Way—Yuryev
Staff Stephanie Hern
Room M204
ELD Registration
Amanda Mills
Room M037
Special Education Registration
Becky Ramsey, Nate Pelton, and Erica
Reinoehl
Counselor Support
Lori Mitchell
Kristen Lobdell
Christie Welch
Counselors will be available in the hallways for unique questions and circumstances that may occur during registration.