Volume 40, Issue 3
March 2012
This year, teachers in ISD 279-Osseo Area Schools began a three-year implementation plan for a Standards-Based Grading system.
Standards-Based Grading helps ensure that student grades are meaningful, accurate, consistent, and supportive of learning because
grades are based on clearly defined concepts or skills students are expected to learn. The seven benchmarks below are the areas of focus
for the 2011-2012 school year.
Grades are directly tied to specific concepts or
skills that students are expected to learn in each
course or grade level.
In standards-based grading systems, grades are tied to the specific
concepts or skills (called “standards”) taught in the class or at that
grade level. Assignments are also linked to specific concepts or
skills. Non-academic factors such as attendance, extra credit,
behavior, and late work, among others, are not included in a grade.
Grades will show what students have learned
compared to the standard rather than compared to
the performance of classmates.
In short, this means teachers won’t grade on a curve. The point of
reference is the grade-level or course standard (the specific concept
or skill) – not other students. In a standards-based system, students
with the same skill level should receive the same grade, regardless
of which school they attend or who else is in their class.
Students will continue to collaborate with others
on academic work, but grades will be based on
each student’s individual achievement.
Collaboration is a critical skill for tomorrow’s workforce, so teachers
will continue to encourage it. The grades individual students earn,
however, will be based on what they know and can do as
individuals, not on what their group knows and does.
A minimum of 80% of the term grade will be based
on assessments that show what students learned
following instruction. The remaining part of the
grade (up to 20%) may include work done as
students are practicing the specific concept or
skill.
The majority of the grade will be based on what the student has
actually learned at the end of instruction. Teachers may use a
variety of “summative” (or summary) assessments; a summative
assessment might be a paper and pencil test, but it could also be a
project, presentation, quiz, or something else that gives students a
chance to show what they learned following instruction. The key is
that kids have had a chance to learn, practice, and then practice
some more before completing the summative assessment. Another
way of thinking about summative assessment is as a measure of
academic achievement. Because these assessments are completed
after a student has had the opportunity to learn, they are the great
majority of a grade.
“Formative” (or practice) assessment occurs throughout the
learning and is used to guide instruction and plan next steps. This
work can be homework, practice exercises, in-class work, quizzes,
exit slips, quick written or oral responses to a specific question, or a
variety of other forms of practice. Because formative assessments
are academic practice—done before a student has completed the
learning—they represent a smaller part of the grade and will be no
Students will have multiple opportunities and more than 20% of the final term grade.
multiple ways (within reasonable time limitations)
Teachers can override the grading software if they
to show what they have learned.
think the calculated grade doesn’t accurately
To ensure that teachers have enough evidence to determine an
represent what the student actually learned.
accurate grade, students will have multiple opportunities and
If the computer calculations (typically averages) result in a grade
multiple ways to demonstrate what they have learned. They may
that doesn’t match what a teacher knows about the student’s
have several practice activities that assess their progress on each
attainment of the learning standards, the teacher can (and should)
standard, followed by a summary assessment that measures their
adjust the grade to make it more accurate.
achievement on a specific standard. Summary assessments could
take the form of a quiz, an essay, a problem set, or a test. Some
Teachers will ensure that students understand in
teachers will offer retakes to provide students with multiple
advance how their grades will be determined.
chances to show what they know; retakes are not, however,
Teachers will thoroughly explain their grading system so students
required.
understand the marks they receive and are not surprised by their
grade at the end of the term.
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A new way to report on student progress in
ISD 279 – Osseo Area Schools
Standards-Based Grading results in grades that are more meaningful, accurate, consistent, and supportive of learning
This year, Osseo Area Schools began the first year of a three-year plan to implement a new grading and
reporting system for all students. “Standards-Based Grading” means that students are graded on what they
know and have learned how to do after they were taught a specific concept or skill (a “standard”). In
standards-based grading systems, students, parents, and teachers have more accurate information about
exactly what students should be learning and what they actually have learned as a result of instruction.
District 279 teachers and administrators have been studying standards-based grading and reporting for
several years, examining local and national research and gathering input from teachers, administrators,
parents and students. During the next three years, parents/guardians and students will see gradual changes
in our grading and reporting practices, leading up to full implementation in 2013-2014.
Standards-Based Grading supports greater accountability for learning
Many school districts across the country are moving to a standards-based grading system because, in part, of
an increasing need to ensure that students are learning the concepts and skills they need to be successful
and responsible citizens in the 21st century. Other skills and attributes, such as effort, organizational skills,
courtesy, and timeliness still matter, of course. In a standards-based grading system, however, the main
purpose of a grade is to show what was actually learned.
Traditional Grading System
Standards-Based System
Student work may be compared to other students’ work
(grading on a “curve”).
Student work is compared to a standard describing what a
student should know and be able to do at a specific grade
Grades may include non-academic factors such as
attendance, behavior, and effort.
Grades are a report of academic achievement; nonacademic factors such as attendance, behavior, and effort
Students are not necessarily involved in the assessment
and grading process.
Students are involved in assessment and grading
throughout the learning process.
Individual classroom teachers develop their own
measures and basis for evaluating student progress.
Across the district, teachers work together to develop
measures and consistent criteria for evaluating student
Homework may count as a large portion of a grade.
Homework and other practice activities have limited
influence on a final grade.
Grades communicate achievement based on the
teacher’s individual interpretation of standards.
Grades communicate academic achievement based on
district-defined standards.
Learn more
If you have questions about standards-based grading, please call Dr. Teri Staloch, Director
of Curriculum, Instruction and Educational Services, at 763-391-7143.
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Park Center Musical: Seven Brides for Seven Brothers
It is a story about Adam Pontipee, the eldest of seven brothers, who goes to town to get a wife. He convinces
Milly Bradon to marry him that same day. They return to his backwoods home. Only then does she discover
he has six brothers -- all living in his cabin. Milly sets out to reform the ill-mannered siblings, who are anxious
to get wives of their own. Then, after reading about the Roman capture of the Sabine women, Adam
develops an inspired solution to his brothers' loneliness . . . kidnap the women they want! Come and join us
to see what happens next…
The show will be held at Park Center Senior High School’s Auditorium at the following show times:
March 2 and 3 at 7:30 p.m.
March 4 at 3:00 p.m.
March 8 and 10 at7:30 p.m.
Tickets prices:
Adults $8.00
Students and Seniors $6.00
Ticket Hotline: 763-569-7673
ISD 279-Osseo Area Schools offer parents/guardians and students an
online service which will enhance teacher/parent communication. Using
SchoolView, parents/guardians can access information about their child’s
academic performance, including unofficial transcripts, schedule,
attendance, and transportation information 24 hours a day. You can also
subscribe to an alert system which will automatically send an email when
your child is absent. In addition, you may use SchoolView to update your
phone numbers and e-mail address.
To initiate a SchoolView account, a parent or legal guardian must come to
the Park Center Senior High Counseling Office and present one of the
following forms of personal identification:
● a valid driver’s license; or
● a valid State identification card; or
● a valid passport.
You will be asked to sign and date an Acceptable Use Policy before receiving your access key and SchoolView
registration materials. You will use this access key to set up and activate your SchoolView account. Due to
data privacy, we are unable to mail your secure access key.
To take advantage of SchoolView, you are invited to pick up your access key at Park Center Senior High in the
Counseling office during school hours.
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BAG & TAG PRACTICE
This is a reminder to students that all electronic devices, including cell phones, need to be turned off and
put away from 7:30 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. Any electronic items seen or heard by staff members during this
time frame will be confiscated, bagged, tagged, and sent to the attendance office.
On the first offense - The item will be kept for 3 days including the day it was taken.
On the second offense - The item will be confiscated for 5 days including the day it was taken.
On the third offense - The item will be confiscated for 5 days and a 24 hour dismissal will be issued to the
student.
In addition, head gear and hats must be removed upon entering the building.
These items can also be confiscated if students violate this rule.
When an item is confiscated, it will not be returned to anyone before the
confiscation time period expires. You will not get your device back before the
final day, even if a parent/guardian/other adult comes to school to pick it up.
NO ITEM WILL BE RETURNED BEFORE THE END OF THE FINAL DAY OF
CONFISCATION.
Please keep this in mind as you prepare for the start of each school day.
COATS IN THE BUILDING
As recommended by the District, outerwear coats and hats (and any other headwear) are not to be worn
during the school day because of health and safety reasons. Sweaters and sweatshirts are recommended for
use during the school day by students who may feel chilled.
AFTER SCHOOL EXPECTATIONS
Any student who stays after school must be under the supervision of a staff member, coach, or advisor. All
unsupervised students will be asked to leave.
Students are not allowed to leave campus after school and come back to school to ride the late bus at 5:00
p.m. (exception: students who leave campus after school for school sponsored activities)
Thank you for cooperation in keeping our school safe.
Independent School District 279 does not discriminate on the basis of disability. If you need auxiliary aids or services in order to participate in
or attend a District activity, please contact us at least seventy two (72) hours in advance at 763-569-7600.
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CONNECT-ED SYSTEM TO NOTIFY PARENTS & STAFF OF SCHOOL CLOSURES Thanks to the technology of Connect-ED, ISD 279-Osseo Area Schools now has the ability to inform all student
families and staff members about emergency school closings or delays by phone within a 15–20 minute time
period. Once a decision has been made by the Superintendent, a phone message will be sent out via
Connect-ED to all student families and district staff with specific information.
The Connect-ED system uses the student contact information provided by parents/guardians. The decision to
close or delay school will be made by 5:30 a.m. The information will also be posted on the district website
and sent to all local media as in the past. For additional information, see the Weather & Emergency
Information under Quick Links then Weather & Emergency Alerts on the district home page at
www.district279.org.
DISTRICT TIP LINE Our district has established a confidential and anonymous tip line. If your child sees or is aware of bullying,
drugs, alcohol, weapons, violence or any other activity that jeopardizes safety and security at school, please
encourage them to speak up by telling a trusted adult. Another way to break the silence is to call the district
tip line at 763-391-8660. No names. No trouble. Just help.
CANINE SEARCHES As one of many tools we use to keep our school safe, the ISD 279-Osseo Area high schools are working in
conjunction with local law enforcement to have trained dogs randomly search our parking lot, student
lockers, and the school building during and after school hours. If a dog identifies a vehicle and/or locker as
having a prohibited item, the vehicle, locker and the person they belong to will be searched as will his or her
personal items.
Moving? Please Notify Us of Any Address and Phone Changes
If you move and your student will still be attending Park Center Senior High, we need to know your new
address and/or phone number. This is very important so that you will continue to receive any mailings that
are sent out over the course of the year. You can submit your address change by contacting
the Enrollment Center at 763-585-7350. You may change your phone number through the
SchoolView system or through our school registrar Cindy Swanson at 763-569-7617 or
swansonc@district279.org.
Upon request, this document can be made available in an alternative format, such as Braille, large print, or audio tape to accommodate individuals with disabilities. To make such a request, please contact us at least seventy two (72) hours in advance at 763569-7600.
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Target Makes School Fundraising Easy!
Here is how the Target Take Charge of Education program works: when school
supporters enroll and use their REDcard, Target donates up to 1% of every purchase
made with their REDcard to the school of choice. As more people join the program,
the funds really add up—there’s no limit to the amount a school can receive.
To participate in the Take Charge of Education program, all you need is a REDcard.
You can designate Park Center online at www.target.com/tcoe, or by calling 1-800-316-6142. Our school is
listed as: Park Center SHS.

To get the REDcard credit account, you can apply in stores or online at www.target.com/apply

Target also offers the Target Check Card, which acts like a debit card by connecting to an existing
checking account. You can apply for the Target Check Card in stores.
Take Charge of Education dollars are donated to schools twice a year. Take Charge of Education is part of
Target’s broad commitment to education and is designed to enhance educational efforts for children in
communities across the country. Over the years, Target has donated over $75,000 to Park Center!
Thank you to all who already participate in the Target Take Charge of Education program! We appreciate
your loyalty and support of our school community!
NOTEWORTHY NEWS ON FINES
Students who have outstanding fines will be ineligible to purchase parking permits or participate in
extracurricular activities, athletics, and commencement. Students should see Mrs. Mickelson in the
Student Support Office to pay fines during the school year.
PCSH WEBSITE
Check out the PCSH website for up-to-date
news, daily announcements, handbooks, and
the PC calendar:
http://schools.district279.org/pcsh
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FIND OUR COMPLETE STUDENT HANDBOOK ONLINE
An abridged version of the Park Center Handbook is included in the planner each student received during the
first week of school. The handbook is a guide to the various policies and procedures followed at Park Center.
The complete version of the Student Handbook is available on the Park Center web site.:
http://www.district279.org/sec/pcsh/handbooks/studenthandbook.pdf
Volunteer Information
Thank you to all the volunteers that have given their time to help Park Center be successful. We truly
appreciate all your support. If you want to volunteer and you’re not on our list, please call our Volunteer
Coordinator Betty Hennen at 763-569-7605 or email her at hennenb@district279.org.
SAVE THE DATE: SPRING PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCES
The final parent-teacher conference date will be held on Thursday, April 26 in
the teachers’ classrooms from 3:30-7:30 p.m. Our final Parent Advisory Council
meeting will also be held this evening at 6:30 p.m. in our Forum Room (see
below for more information). There will be a number of college admissions
representatives in the cafeteria area during spring conferences at Park Center.
These representatives will be here to answer any questions parents and
students may have about college admissions, financial aid, housing and MORE
at any college, not just their own campuses. Stop and visit with them and take
advantage of this opportunity to have your questions answered.
Follow us on:
Park Center Senior High
@ParkCenterSrHS
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News from the Career Resource Center
Remaining dates of the 2011-2012 ACT test are as follows:
Test Date
Registration Deadline
April 14, 2012
March 9, 2012
June 9, 2012
May 4, 2012
ALL junior students are encouraged to take the ACT or SAT test at some point during the year. Students may
take the test as many times as they’d like. If you have questions about the best time for your student to take
the test, or you would like registration information, please contact the Career Resource Center at 763-5697665. Students can register online at www.actstudent.org also. Students who are on free or reduced lunch
may be eligible to receive a fee waiver for SAT or ACT test fees. Stop in the CRC with a copy of the District
letter stating eligibility for free/reduced lunch to receive your waiver.
ADVANCED PLACEMENT INFORMATION
The College Board’s Advanced Placement Program offers students the opportunity to take challenging college
-level courses while still in high school. The student will receive college credit, advanced placement, or both
for successful performance on the AP exams. About 18 percent of the more than 1.4 million high school
students in more than 16,000 secondary schools worldwide who took AP exams performed at a sufficiently
high level to merit the recognition of AP Scholar.
Throughout March, juniors and seniors can register to take AP (Advanced Placement) tests in May. AP exams
give students the possibility of earning college credit which is usually awarded for scores of 3 or higher.
Although Statistics, English Comp and Literature are the only AP classes currently offered at Park Center High
School, all students are eligible to take any of the AP exams. Details regarding the AP tests can be found at
www.collegeboard.org. Look for registration information in Advisory during the end of February. AP
registration will take place during the month of March in the CRC.
MNCIS INFORMATION
Park Center students may take practice ACT, SAT, ASVAB, GED, CLEP, or AP tests on line. District 279 pays a
fee to access this website. You can also research careers, colleges, majors, and take assessment tests that
will lead you to possible careers as well. The student can access this by going to the following website:
www.mncis.intocareers.org
user name: parkcenter
password:
pirates
On home page click on Practice test (right of page), read information, proceed to the bottom of page where it
says Click here (MCIS) then set up your “MY CIS” profile and go back to the practice tests. Students can take
the 3 practice ACT tests or take parts of the tests depending on the time available to the student. The
student will be timed, assessed, and then the student will be provided with information that will help them
prepare for the actual ACT test. There are 2 practice AP tests available under each of the AP tests that a
given. If any questions please feel free to contact the Career Resource Center at 763-569-7665 (Diane
Ahlberg) or 763-569-7627 (Maggie Campbell).
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PARENTS OF SENIOR STUDENTS: The CRC is continuing a program this year whereby we will e-mail to
interested parents a copy of our scholarship bulletin and our CRC Newsletter that comes out every two
weeks. The Scholarship Bulletin is a publication created by the CRC staff which lists many current national
and local scholarships. There are a variety of scholarship programs sponsored by local organizations that
often choose residency in Brooklyn Park/Brooklyn Center or attendance at Park Center or an ISD 279 high
school as one of the criteria. In the past, we have not had a very good response to some of these
scholarships and feel students are missing a “golden opportunity” when they don’t apply for monies that
have only a select number of students eligible to apply. So…we decided to give the information to the
parents as well in hopes that it will increase our participation! If you would like to be added to the CRC
email distribution list, please email Maggie Campbell at campbellm@district279.org from the address at
which you want to receive the information. You will then be added to the distribution list and will also be
receive the CRC Newsletter which has many opportunities available at college campuses plus more!
PARENTS OF SOPHOMORES AND JUNIORS: The CRC will be doing a similar email distribution list for
our parents of sophomores and juniors to receive the CRC Newsletter. The newsletter contains vital
information on local programs offered to all Park Center students. If you would like to be added to our CRC
Newsletter list, please email Maggie Campbell at campbellm@district279.org.
Parent Advisory Committee (PAC)
Parent Advisory Committee (PAC) meetings are held once during each trimester. All meetings are from 6:30
-7:30 p.m. and will be held in the Forum Room. This year we have already held meetings on standards-based
grading and opportunities for student involvement. The last scheduled meeting date is:
Thursday, April 26, 2012
We hope to see you there!
LOOKING AHEAD…
March 7-8
March 9
March 12
March 23
April 2
April 6
April 26
April 27
Finals
Mark Reporting Day (No School for Students)
Trimester III Begins
Last Day of School Before Spring Break
First Day of School After Spring Break
Conference Release Day (No School)
Parent-Teacher Conferences 3:30-7:30 p.m.
Licensed Staff Workshop (No School for Students)
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HONOR ROLL RECOGNITION – TRIMESTER I
Congratulations to all of our full time PC students recognized below. “A Honor Roll” students earned at least 5 Park
Center credits and a Trimester I GPA of 3.67 (A-) or greater. “B Honor Roll” recognition requires at least 5 credits with a
GPA of 2.67 (B-) or greater. Students on the “A Honor Roll” were acknowledged at a breakfast at Park Center on
January 26.
A HONOR ROLL
Grade 12
Sonnah A Barrie
Emily M Beck
Stephanie A Blanchard
Brittany R Byrd
Tiffany L Byrd
Rebecca M Carroll
Abby J Demorett
Maitear Her
Jake A Kane
Courtney R Koenig
Samir M Lakha
Amanda J Leone
Katherine M Lind
Samantha A Lind
Danielle R Lundstrom
Ian M Mathis
Amanda M Meissner
Renae Metzger
Marisa M Meyer
Megan C Mosher
Ethan A Moss
Mai Moua
Dang Quang H Nguyen
Kacie M Opat
Katrina M Pavek
Katelyn M Peterson
Chau-Ly H Phan
Syed S Rizvi
Nicole M Schaub
Megan R Schaum
Natasha M Stone
Jessica E Sukharan
Samantha J Swanson
Cilenta Thao
Pachia Thao
Yeng Thao
Pa Houa Vang
Norris Vorasane
Praseuth Yang
Grade 11
Monika Agbonkhese
Marlin R Anunciacion
Hien Q Bui
Tien Bui
Jonathan D Burow
Angelique S Daley
Catherine H Dang
Mary E Dashiell
Uyen V Dinh
Keely P Ferguson
Mohamed J Hassim
Alyssa A Holbeck
Mark R Holliday
Julia A Holmes
Oluchi S Iteghete
Heather L Jennrich
Mamaka V Kamara
Meghan C Kelly
Danielle J Korby
Ashley P Kue
Joseph D Kust
Katrina Le
Daniel L Lindborg
Sandy Lo
Joseph M Melby
Sifa K Mosiori
Alyssa D Moua
Cheeneng Moua
Jennifer R Munoz
Paige A Myers
Lacy M Myrman
Sophia L Myszkowski
Duong H Nguyen
Khanh Vi H Nguyen
Nicole A Nguyen
Rael Ogega
Ugonna M Ojiaku
Jake T Olson
Aishelle Ann L Ostrea
Sean P Payette
Ton-Hy J Pha
Jolene C Rotich
Joanna Sayoudone
Amanda J Stanek
Andrew G Stanek
Txuezong Thao
Lauren M Torborg
Haly T Tran
Tony Tran
Bao Vang
Chai Xiong
Garvey Xiong
Jerry Xiong
Mai K Xiong
Nou Xiong
Olivia Xiong
Nelsie Yang
Pashia Yang
Susan P Yang
Grade 10
Sarah A Aladetan
Patrick D Andresen
Blake H Becker
Kathryn Doan
Rebekah Ehlert
Amanda L Floyd
Jenelle S Hartzell
Melia Her
Michelle V Ho
Robyn E Huber
Kai L Hui
Amber M Johnson
Elizabeth R Kust
Raveena Malhotra
Samuel V Melby
Landon S Nelson
Hannah M Neukircher
Thao T Nguyen
Nicole Nothongkham
Gabrielle R Odom
Amanda L Palme
Alexi S Peterson
Megan A Peterson
Kezlie Pollmann
Kaitlin N Ruth
Acamy Thao
Mai K Thao
Katty T Vang
May S Vang
Emily D Vu
Jamie C Xiong
Nancy J Yang
Tou X Yang
B HONOR ROLL
Grade 12
Christian J Aamodt
Oluwatosin T Adedeji
Sandra Afriyie
Rahziya J Akeem
Kaseem O Akinpelu
Mawaye J Appleton
Bri-Aunna R Avre
Courtney L Baerg
Mariama Bah
Ruthina Belleh
Robert S Ben
Azia R Berhe
Ty'Karius U Brooks
Sean M Brown
Jacob M Burke
Samuel F Canniff
Trishauna K Cargill
Luis E Ceja Torres
Marisa L Cervantes
Nikki M Chang
Enol S Clermont
Austin L Curtis
Nico J Curtis
Martu Daddeh
Branden Dahl
Ashley D Deonarain
Nicholas S Dilday Jr
Joseph M Donkers
Jerrell C Drew
Molly J Ekbom
Nicole L Enger
Katinka M Fern
John R Gabriel
Edna A Garcia-Salazar
Breanna L Gatlin
Kyle A Girard
Kayla J Gray
Jonathan P Hartzell
Monica C Haywood
Jason T Hegerle
Andrew W Heimark
Aaron J Heisterkamp
David Her
Kong Pheng Her
Shawn M Hockert
Jacob A Hoeben
Kelly Huang
Valentine W Irungu
Joanna E Josephson
Alieu V Kamara
Christian Khonesvanh
Oretha Kiawu
Matthew T Kjonaas-Thurmer
Kate A Klein
Jaquan S Kline
Lewis L Knutson
Dylan M Kohner
Kemea-Halou S Kouloun
Kevin H Lam
Selma Y Larmie
Julia D Le
Minh-Chi D Le
Thomas V Le
Cher Lee
David K Lee
Feng Lee
Mai B Lee
Pheng Fong Lee
Toua Lee
Michael A Leroy
Corynne R Lipinoga
Kaitlin S Lofgren
Thomas R Lucas
Madison P Mansfield
Marko Marisavljevic
Samantha A Martin
Victoria M Martinson
Allyson L McDonald
Benjamin W Miller
Jacqueline O Morales
Kilo Antalon A Moton
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B HONOR ROLL CONTINUED Xai K Thao
Kashoua Moua
Ha P Tong
Mang Moua
Nickolas E Tucker
Melee Moua
Chue Vang
Pachuablye Moua
Erika Vang
Vern J Mouelle
Gao Yia Vang
Hassan R Mulla
Johnny Vang
Marianne S Neba
Kong Vang
Richard K Nguyen
Lucy Vang
Uc T Nguyen
Mai Pa Vang
Fa X Ni
Michael Vang
Erik M Nims
Pahoua Vang
Jesse K Nothongkham
Samantha M Vang
Brian N Nyakundi
Sandy Vang
Phillip B Olsen
Shia Vang
Adnan Omer
Tina Vang
Lynn K Onyancha
Toua Vang
Robert W Oslund
Tsimtxuj L Vang
Fardowsa F Osman
Megan M VanHulzen
Devon F Page
Jennifer A Venegas
Preston J Paulson
Donny Vue
Jordan A Petersen
Doua Vue
Kai M Peterson
Mai Kou Vue
Tanner W Peterson
Syera R Weah
Nicholas J Price
Nicole Wilkerson
Aloysius J Quaye
Thomas M Williams
Alfreda Rambal
Douglas L Wojack
Erik P Reiter
Ayorinde D Wusu
Brent M Ricci
Ger Xiong
Travis M Ricci
Julie Xiong
Syed S Rizvi
Ka Xiong
Shanayla K Robinson
Ka Blia Xiong
Michael J Rooney
Kaiser L Xiong
Prince V Saah
Kalia Xiong
Jacob L Schultz
Mai Nong Xiong
Malcolm J Scott
May L Xiong
Jeremy T Serakos
Nong Xiong
Anuj M Sharma
Peter Xiong
Krishraj A Singh
Shenyeng Xiong
Ravendra D Singh
Windy Xiong
Kathryn E Smith
Ka Lian Xiong
Jordan A Stroh
Gerald Yang
Dominic N Sudue
Keng Yang
Jacqueline B Sudue
Kue Yang
Nicola M Tade
Nyakozee D Yeanay
Christine R Taylor
Marion F Yeawolo
Eric Thamavong
Katie C Zahalan
Josephine G Thao
Grade 11
Keo Thao
Aliyah L Abdella
Mai Thao
Ezekiel O Adebayo
Padee Thao
Bolanle M Adedeji
Adewale S Adeyemi
Monika M Agbonkhese
Halimat F Alawode
Emily R Allgood
Makiya T Amin
Ebony Andrews
Nick A Anunciacion
Georgiana K Apostolou
Tiara L Arradondo-Hunter
Oscar Arreguin
Sadie A Artis
Karimatou Bah
Emmanuela N Bonglack
Makayla D Borgen
Cayla A Brandt
Kandice N Brooks
Kylie M Browen
Mikala A Burt
Nanesha L Cage
Brianna L Carlson
Emily A Carroll
Kristin Chan
Jerry Chang
Mythoua C Chang
Nicholas P Chase
Kanesha M Cole
Djefadima Cone
Treyton Q Daniels
Kenneth Daoheuang
Ruth A Dashiell
Musa D Diakite
Stephanie M Driste
Andrew D Durkot
Chaltuu H Foge
Damian A Garvis
David J Gersetich
Maxwell D Graske
Jonathan L Gruber
John R Haggar
Amelia Hartsfield
Andrew J Haug
Kirk M Heisterkamp
Chloe A Henderson
Christina G Her
Benjamin F Hinrichs
Aliya A Hussein
Daosavanh Inthisone
Mazaher Jaffer
Amidu K Jalloh
Alina M Jambor
Destinee J Jones
Reed I Kaliher
Nupur S Kamat
Aleah S Kelly
Kong Khamsavang
Rachel R Knutson
Taylor J Kurth
Caleb T Kusick
Grace N Lawrence
Thien D Le
John Lee
Khao S Lee
Pahoua Lee
Abbie B Lindhorst
Marcell J Locust
Gao Z Lor
Kaitlin K Lougiu
Mark S Lundholm
Bailey D Lutz
Christopher P Madsen
Ekrame A Mahammed
Alia S Manraj
Andy L Martinez-Deluna
Connor A McLaughlin
Vivian B Memba
Shelby A Miller
Andrew D Moosaie
Ababa T Morke
Berlinda Moua
Lisa Moua
Vichai Moua
Yee Moua
Asha J Muhammad
Dorin Mustyatsa
Samuel A Myszkowski
Tyler J Nygard
Uchenna A Obidiegwu
Rosemary E Ogboru
Wesley B Ogega
Benedicta O Ogudu
Lateef O Olarinde Jr
Jamal Omer
Kyle M O'Neil
Nafisa F Osman
Dorothy K Otieno
Devon J Paine
Vikesh L Patel
Joshua S Perez
Nancy Pha
Tianna N Price
Dustin W Pumarlo
Khatia C Raley
Korto T Roberts
Alanna M Robinson
Maria E Rocha
Cassandra M Rogers
Anastasiya V Sharkevich
Kate M Simonet
Brandi M Smith
Hollie J Sorensen
Danai V Starr
Destini K Starr
Natalie J Stiyer
Kaitlyn R Sturdy
Michele A Tait
Chue F Thao
Elvis Thao
Maly Thao
Pana F Thao
Payeng Thao
Telee Thao
Nicholas H Thor
Jennifer N Townsend
Marissia E Triemert
Tasheante R Trotter
Patrick G Truly Jr
Ricardo A Valdez-Lara
Christin Vang
Christina P Vang
Emily P Vang
Gaohlee A Vang
George Vang
John Vang
Kina Vang
Leif S Vang
Lue Vang
Monique P Vang
Nancy Vang
Pheng Vang
Ricky Vang
Ricky Vang
Lourdes N Vega
Christina A Villella
Alvin Vue
Dee Vue
Hnouchee Vue
Linda Vue
Mai T Vue
Erica White
Adi Widjaja
Delvin D Williams
Marshawn D Winston
Cha Xiong
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B HONOR ROLL CONTINUED
Gina Y Xiong
Johnny T Xiong
Pao Xiong
Seema K Xiong
Summer H Xiong
Yimleng Xiong
Alexandra P Yang
Blong Yang
Mai Shoua Yang
Nancy Yang
Nou C Yang
Virginia Yang
Ruth A Yangathia
Julia M Zolnosky
Grade 10
Jose M Acosta Hernandez
Ayomide O Agunbiade
Erica J Almen
Kevin B Anderson
Rachel L Anderson
Clair S Anliker
Michael D Antolak
Noah S Arel
George H Barry
Michael J Bergstrom
Jackson H Bernards
Jessica Blessing
Alivia R Buggs
La'Dashea R Burton
Mario J Chacon-Castellanos
Andrew Chan
Oladipupo Coker
Michael U Cole Jr
Sarah J Coop
Yosajandy Cortes Uscanga
Alexandra H Dang
Cynthia Deleon
Nicole A Dowd
Selena A Dwarka
Marlon L Edwards
Hailey M Ekre
Benjamin O Falowo
Richard Fisher Ii
Rachel K Fulgham
Wendy Geronimo
David A Grant
Nathan R Hansen
Ryan F Hanuman
Gabriel F Her
Isabella M Her
Peter Her
Tommy Her
Toua Her
Michael Herr
Derrick Q Holleman
Kathy Huang
Maranne D Hull
Mohamed L Jalloh
Brittiny V Judon
Jacob B Kervin
Amy B Le
Anh P Le
Austin J Ledin
Claire V Lee
Kimberly C Lee
Shennie P Lee
Sunshine H Lee
Kendra A Lundholm
Adam T Ly
Fatu M Manobah
Arianna G Marciniak
Jenny Marquez
Isaac I Matthews
Isaiah E McKay
Cayla M McMorris
Riquel L Moss
Ben Moua
Larry K Moua
Austin A Nguyen
David C Nguyen
Dung H Nguyen
Dytrich H Nguyen
Thu Tuyet T Nguyen
Rene Ogunti
Nathan P Olsen
John C Ormberg
Caleb C Orton
Jasmine M Partridge
Teresa S Persaud
Brenna J Perschbacher
Mena Pha
Alphonse T Pham
Linda K Pham
Hesper Phan
Alexander V Philavong
Chomchay Phimvongsa
Anida A Phomsengdy
Paulina P Pon
Tanya B Pounds
Jordan T Price
Bianca S Ramirez-Alvarado
Kevin S Reynolds
Kevin J Riesgraf
Bronney Rosas-Herrera
Taylor L Ruud
Amanda L Sayoudone
Natascha J Schalk
Brianna Scholl
Chitakhone S Siharath
Daniel E Sivanich
Steven E Smith
Alexandra Soth
Nina Souvanxaylop
Courtney J Swanson
Ryan J Teter
Chia V Thao
Kevin Y Thao
Pazong Thor
Brandon M Tran
Nhan T Tran
Passang Tsering
Jeremy T Tutt
Bill Vang
Jeffery C Vang
Kajai Vang
Kalia Vang
Lilianna D Vang
Youa Vang
Jessica M Velander
Leeseng Vue
Ma Lee Vue
Nuchi Vue
Jason L Wagner
Deangelo T Wallman
Lewis E Washington
Sierra R Watkins
Wesley P Whitfield
Sarah J Williams
David Xiong
David S Xiong
Kalias Xiong
Mai Der Xiong
Maikha Xiong
Ngaosy-Ong Xiong
Amy Yang
Flower Yang
Jaylene K Yang
Justin L Yang
Kao Nou Yang
Kaocheng Y Yang
Marima K Yang
Mor Yang
Nathawadee Yang
Shawn P Yang
Param Y Yonzon
Sophia N Zizi
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SENIORS and COMMENCEMENT INFORMATION
IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER
May 16
June 5
June 10
Senior Class Meeting in auditorium (10:15-10:45)
Commencement Practice in auditorium (10:15-10:45)
Cap & gown distribution in cafeteria during all lunches (10:50-12:10)
Last day of school for seniors
Commencement at the Target Center
Senior all-night party at Brunswick Zone (9:30 p.m.)
Any information regarding commencement will be communicated via the Ship to Shore and on the Park
Center website, Facebook, and Twitter as the school year progresses. The 2012 commencement ceremony
will be held at the Target Center on Sunday, June 10.
All seniors who complete the graduation requirements on time are encouraged to participate in the
commencement ceremony. To participate, students must complete all the credit requirements, all Advisory
units, and pay all fines. The School Board approved a $20 Commencement Participation Fee that will be
collected in May from all students participating. PCSH provides all students participating in commencement
with a cap, gown, and tassel. Honor/NHS students must purchase honors accessories if they wish to wear
them. Honors accessories will be available for purchase during cap & gown distribution at the end of the
school year.
Please add the following dates to your senior’s calendar for a senior class meeting on Wednesday, May 16
and commencement practice on Tuesday, June 5, both beginning at 10:15 a.m. in the auditorium to receive
important information about the commencement ceremony. If you have any questions, please contact
Jennifer Ajsenberg at AjsenbergJ@district279.org or 763-569-7619. Watch for a detailed informational letter
to be mailed home and given to students at the senior meeting in May. PSEO and OALC students are
responsible for graduation deadlines and for obtaining important graduation information from PCSH.
CAP & GOWN ORDERS
If you did not complete the slip to order your cap & gown at the
senior class meeting on February 1, please see Jennifer Ajsenberg
in the Student Support Office to complete the form with your full
name for the diploma and your height and weight in order to
receive the proper sized gown in June. You can contact Jennifer
at 763-569-7619 or ajsenbergj@district279.org with any
questions.
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Park Center Senior High
Important Phone Numbers
School Phone ............................................................... ........................................................... 763-569-7600
School Fax .................................................................... ........................................................... 763-569-7606
Principal ....................................................................... Kelli Parpart ....................................... 763-569-7619
Secretary to the Principal ....................................... Jennifer Ajsenberg............................. 763-569-7619
Assistant Principal........................................................ Bart Becker ........................................ 763-569-7603
Assistant Principal........................................................ Heather Miller-Cink ........................... 763-569-7614
Administrative Assistant .............................................. Mark Harris ........................................ 763-569-7615
Administrative Assistant ............................................. Ryan Linneman .................................. 763-569-7780
Administrative Assistant ............................................. John Turner ....................................... 763-569-7625
Secretary of Student Records ................................ Cindy Swanson .................................. 763-569-7617
Activities’ Coordinator ................................................. Larry Lawler ....................................... 763-569-7655
Activities’ Secretary ................................................ Deanna Hempel ................................. 763-569-7654
Activities’ FAX ......................................................... ........................................................... 763-569-7652
Attendance Office
All 10th & 11th A-K students.................................. Sharon Saba ....................................... 763-569-7612
11th L-Z & All 12th students .................................. Catherine Rossiter ............................. 763-569-7611
Business Manager........................................................ Macky Knutson .................................. 763-569-7602
Career Placement Specialist ........................................ Diane Ahlberg .................................... 763-569-7665
Counselor A-Ha ............................................................ Austin Tollerson................................. 763-569-7623
Counselor He-Ne ......................................................... Kathy Holladay .................................. 763-569-7624
Counselor Ng-The ........................................................ Linda Byers ........................................ 763-569-7622
Counselor Thi-Z ............................................................ Mike Vecellio ..................................... 763-569-7626
Counselor, Student Assistance .................................... Mitzi Heath ........................................ 763-569-7765
Counseling Secretary.............................................. Holly Garten ...................................... 763-569-7620
Counseling FAX ....................................................... ........................................................... 763-569-7778
Health Services ............................................................ Jaime Meissner .................................. 763-569-7608
Special Ed. Building Coordinator ................................. Ellen Mayer ....................................... 763-569-7697
Student Learning Advocate ......................................... Rosalind Bakion ................................. 763-569-7604
Volunteer Coordinator ................................................ Betty Hennen..................................... 763-569-7605