RECAP FROM
Senior Parent Night
Wednesday, November 14th, 2012
Introduction & Expectations
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Scott Krenz
the “Josten’s Guy”
Josten’s 115th year in the business
Purchase by November 30 (Cap & Gown package for a discounted rate)
o Can make order with as little at $0 down
o Payment plans are available
o Purchases after November 30th are at higher rate
Final payments are due March 1; orders delivered after spring break.
Students NEED cap, gown, tassel, stole for $39. The rest of the items are extras.
o If you purchase a class ring, you get a free cap and gown
Email, call, or stop by the shop with questions
o Monday-Friday
10:00-5:30
o Saturday
10:00-2:00
o Email:
www.nwgrad.com
We will work with students with financial need
Students can upload pictures into their announcement this year!!
Financial Aid,
College Planning &
Local Scholarship Portfolio
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Principal
Graduation is a CEREMONY not a party-like celebration.
It is for the families, not just the student
Proper attire is expected
o Boys-collared shirt, tie, slacks, dress shoes (no athletic shoes or flip flops)
o Girls-slacks, skirt, or dress, nice shoes (no athletic shoes or flip flops)
o No exceptions; let us know if there is a financial need
Graduation Items
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Dale Leach
Andrea Sather
Career Center
Check out Career Center website and links for Scholarship and College information
SAT & ACT college entrance tests
o Take by December deadline for application to universities this year
o Take sometime this year for future application to universities
 Test now while still in school, rather than after you graduate
FAFSA should be filled out in January (the earlier the better)
o Submit early in the month and make changes later
o Do NOT pay for FAFSA! This is a FREE application for Federal Student Aid
o This is the FIRST step for ALL schools in finding $ to help pay college
expenses
o Information is sent to 6-10 colleges
o College Bowl Sunday is in January at local colleges to help with your FAFSA
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o Call or email me and I can help, too!
Scholarship applications take time and effort, but can pay off!
Local Scholarship Portfolio will be presented in senior social studies classrooms in
December and will be available on-line
o Scholarships are from local organizations and range from $200-$2000
o Due Friday, March 29th before Spring Break – no late submittals will be
accepted
Do NOT pay for scholarship sites (favorites are checkoutacollege.com,
thewashboard.org)
Visit colleges
Make an appointment to see your Counselor or Career Center Specialist
Senior Week Activities
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Dale Leach
Monday-Wednesday June 3-5
Senior Finals
Thursday, June 6
Senior Check out
o Check Out starts @ 1:00
 Fines paid, books returned, lockers cleaned out
 Tickets for Graduation – 6! No exceptions!
o Senior Award & Scholarship Night starts @ 6:00 in the Gym
Friday, June 7
Kayak Point Field Day
o FREE!
o Students are bussed to and from (no exception)
o BBQ and activities
o Parent volunteers are needed
Sunday, June 9: Baccalaureate (arranged by students and parents)
Monday, June 10: Graduation & Senior Grad Night Party (sponsored by Sr. Parents)
Graduation Ceremony Details Dale Leach
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Principal
Principal
Monday, June 11: Class picture, practice & awards assembly, Graduation
Class Picture
o Students need to be at the gym w/caps, gowns, stoles, tassels by 7:10 a.m.
Practice & Awards Assembly, 7:30-11ish a.m.
o Students practice line up, marching in, seating
o All school awards assembly for all students
Ceremony for the family and friends
o Doors open at 6:00 for friends and family
o Students enter the theatre at 6:30
 Dress code (ex. Boys: collared shirt, tie, slacks, no tennis shoes or flip
flops. Girls: slacks, skirt, dress, no flip flops or tennis shoes)
 Students arrive in nice clothes; carrying their cap, gown, tassel, sash
(they don’t bring anything else-no cell phones, purses, etc)
o Ceremony starts at 7:00 SHARP
6 tickets per family - this number is based on safety capacity and fire code regulations
Handicap requests: Stephanie Hoidal in the counseling office
Donette will be photographing the students receiving their diplomas
Senior Video – baby picture and senior picture due March 29 – no late pictures will be
accepted. Please label. No media formatting. No smaller than wallet size
After Ceremony students go to the library for diplomas; parents go outside for pictures
Cougar Path Requirements
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Counselor A-K
Counselor L-Z
Heidi Klippert
Counselor
Reading and Writing HSPE – Students MUST pass
o They can retake Reading and Writing in March.
o They can submit Collection of Evidence with Mrs. Davis if they did not meet
standard on Reading and Writing. Those students have been notified.
Students must pass one Math End of Course exam. Make ups will be in January. A
Collection of Evidence option will also be available. See Mr. Leach with questions.
Grad Night Party
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Sharon Gilbert
Heidi Klippert
Communication is key!
Periodic emails, phone calls, letters re: student status will be sent
Call or email us with questions or to set up a conference
If your student needs a letter of recommendation, please make sure he/she requests it
with a due date and provides us with a copy of the Letter of Recommendation –
Personal Data form so we can write a personalized letter
Running Start students should check on-line, make an appointment, or call with
questions. They will need to communicate with community college and high school
instructors to plan time to take finals, attend Cougar Path sessions, and participate in
the Cougar Path senior project presentations towards graduation.
Assessments HSPE/EOC/COE
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Cougar Path Coordinator
Senior Culminating Project
o November 16th: Letter of Intent paperwork due
 If deadline not met, student will meet with Cougar Path advisor
o March 29th: Hours must be completed
 Includes brief written narrative, evidence of project (pix, documents,
etc.), mentor evaluation, log of hours and notes
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o May 2 : Senior Notebook due
o May 9th: Senior Project oral presentation
 Professional Dress code (ex. Boys: collared shirt, tie, slacks, no tennis
shoes or flip flops. Girls: slacks, skirt, dress, no flip flops or tennis shoes)
Check out more information on our website
Counseling Center
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Dale Leach
Jaimie Miller
Tammy Peterson
Class of 2013
Parent Representatives
ONLY $75!
Parent Committee meets monthly
o Looking for volunteers - the more the better!
o Not hiring an outside company, doing it ourselves!
A safe and fun alternative for after graduation - All night party, safe and sober
Location is top secret
We transport students to and from the venue by busses
Class of 2013 Calendar is being sold as a fundraiser
This is not a school sponsored event
Locker rooms will be open after graduation for students to change for the senior party
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Contact Information
High School Main Office
Dale Leach
Matt Blair
Kay Throndsen
Sharon Gilbert
Heidi Klippert
Stephanie Hoidal
Andrea Sather
360-652-4505
Principal & Cougar
Path Coordinator
Asst. Principal
Cougar Path
Secretary
x 2034 daleach@lwsd.wednet.edu
Counselor A-K
Counselor L-Z
Registrar
Career Specialist
x 2012
x 2011
x 2002
x 2015
x 2032 mblair@lwsd.wednet.edu
x 2043 kthrondsen@lwsd.wednet.edu
sgilbert@lwsd.wednet.edu
hklippert@lwsd.wednet.edu
shoidal@lwsd.wednet.edu
asather@lwsd.wednet.edu
Jeremiah Wohlgemuth Senior Class Advisor
Jeff Sowards
Graduation Advisor
jwohlgemuth@lwsd.wednet.edu
jsowards@lwsd.wednet.edu
Class of 2013 Parent
Representatives
tkpeterson@yahoo.com
425-387-2390 or kjmiller@yahoo.com
Tammy Peterson
Jaimie Miller
QUICK LINKS
www.lwsd.wedent.edu-- Family Access link. Up to date information about your student’s
attendance, grades, schedule and more. For your login and password, please contact
Stephanie Hoidal.
www.lwsd.wednet.edu/LHS/ --Click on Counseling Center for the Senior Handbook
(includes Senior Timeline), Graduation Requirements, Course Catalog, Community
Resources and more.
Click on Career Center for Post Secondary Ed Planning, Scholarships, Scholarship Portfolio,
Community Service Opportunities and more.
www.actstudent.org--ACT information
www.collegeboard.com--SAT information
www.sss.gov--Selective Service Registration
www.wois.org – (ask for site key) for comprehensive career and education research, PLUS
assessments, resume help, test prep and more.
www.workforceexplorer.com--This site has lots of information about Washington state
careers and educational programs. Two interesting links are: “Where are You Going”, a
guidebook on occupations and educational programs in Washington State and Career
Clusters, occupational information organized by fields and levels of training.
www.fafsa.ed.gov--You must complete a FAFSA to apply for federal and most state and
college aid. Both student and parent will need a PIN number to begin the process. Online is
the easiest and fastest way to apply. Earliest submission date is January 1 st.
www.Checkoutacollege.com--Interactive website of all of Washington’s community and
Technical colleges.
www.college.gov-- a site designed to help you figure out how to choose a college and how
to pay for it.
www.knowhowtogo.com-- information on how to prepare for college.
www.petersons.com--college research site. Skip to bottom of page for easiest search.
www.thewashboard.org--Washington’s own scholarship matching site.