ADMINISTRATORS /COUNSELORS  Ms. Hay – Principal  Mr. Terrell – Assistant Principal  Mr. Miller – Assistant Principal  Mr. Overgaard – Campus Safety  Mrs. Dagan – Campus Safety  Mrs. Lakin – Counselor, Last names A-G  Mr. O’Loughlin – Counselor, Last names H-0  Mr. Mitchell / Mrs. Campbell – Counselor, Last names P-Z  Mrs. Wortman – Career Counselor  Valli Rebsamen – MFLC Counselor  Mrs. Betancourt - Registrar Passion – Respect – Integrity – Dedication - Excellence

Departments at SHS  English  History  Math  Science  PE/Health  World Language (Spanish, French, ASL)  Music  Career/Technical Education (Occupational)  Special Education  ELL (English Language Learners) Passion – Respect – Integrity – Dedication - Excellence

All Steilacoom Sentinels will be expected to…  Take a challenging course sequence.  Be self-advocates.  Be active in their learning. Passion – Respect – Integrity – Dedication - Excellence Steilly PRIDE – Academics Mr. Garrett Math AP Courses Mrs. Lallemand Science AP Courses Mr. Terrell Career & Technical Education Family & Consumer Sciences

Write your name legibly 3 Elective Choices Both you and your parents sign the bottom of the Dream Sheet

Grading Scale / Grade Point Averages  Information in Course Catalog  Each semester, for each class you pass you receive a.5 credit. The grades you earn in each class are converted into a scale which becomes your grade point average. For example :  Semester 1 Grades:  A (4.0)  B+ (3.3)  B (3.0)  C+ (2.3)  A- (3.7)  A (4.0) First Semester Grade Point Average = 3.38, B+ Passion – Respect – Integrity – Dedication - Excellence

Grading Scale / G.P.A.  Remember: Your grade point average is cumulative. That means the grades you earn freshman year average with the grades you get every other year in high school.  There are no “do-overs” with your grades. If you fail a class, not only does the grade stay on your transcript, but you must take the class again.  Your grades as a 9 th grader significantly impact your chances to get into college. Passion – Respect – Integrity – Dedication - Excellence

Graduation Requirements Students must meet THREE requirements in order to graduate from Steilacoom High School: 1. Earn a MINIMUM of 24 credits (see page 3 & 4 of Course Catalog) 2. Pass state exams in reading, writing, math and science 3. Develop a High School and Beyond Plan (this describes how you will meet graduation requirements while in school and what you will do following high school) Passion – Respect – Integrity – Dedication - Excellence

MAP OUT YOUR FUTURE  Destination in Life  Now is the time to think about Running Start, Advanced Placement classes, Pierce County Skills Center  How do you get there?  Take chances, try new things! Clubs, sports, interesting elective choices, etc. Passion – Respect – Integrity – Dedication - Excellence

Classes You Need To Graduate Passion – Respect – Integrity – Dedication - Excellence 4.0 English Credits 1.5 PE Credits 3.5 Social Studies Credits 0.5 Health Credits.5 Economics / Geography 2.0 Art Credits 1.0 World History 1.0 Career/Technical 1.0 US History 2.0 World Language 1.0 CWA / Civics 3.0 Math Credits 3.5 Elective Credits 1.0 Algebra I TOTAL 24 Credits 1.0 Geometry 1.0 Algebra II 3.0 Science Credits 1.0 Biology 2.0 Your Choice *Quantitative Senior Class for College Admissions in WA

Additional Credit Choices (AKA Electives) FULL YEAR – Available to Freshmen  Band  Choir  French 1  Spanish 1  ASL 1  Yearbook  Introduction to Engineering and Design  Marketing 1 / DECA  Physics (if in Algebra 2) Passion – Respect – Integrity – Dedication - Excellence

Semester Courses Available to Freshmen SEMESTER:  Creative Writing Graphic Design 1 & 2  Art Foundations 1 21 st Cent. Journalism  Art Foundations 2 Photo & Video  Commercial Art 1 Web Design 1 & 2  Beginning Drama Yearbook  Advanced Drama Horticulture  Foods Foundations Interior Design  Human Development Leadership 1  Textiles & Apparel Leadership 2  Jewelry Design Speech & Debate Passion – Respect – Integrity – Dedication - Excellence

courses.steilacoom.k12.wa.us LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR COURSE OFFERINGS AT THIS SITE OR VISIT THE SHS WEBSITE AND CLICK THE LINK! courses.steilacoom.k12.wa.us Passion – Respect – Integrity – Dedication - Excellence

What can the Counseling Center offer me?  Classroom Guidance Provide classroom lessons to benefit students’ academic, career planning, and social emotional growth  Individual Planning & Counseling Academic – new students, grades, educational planning. (Note: once a schedule is completed a student will only receive a schedule change if the student does not meet the pre-requisites for a class) Career – School to college/career planning, identifying personal skills and interests/abilities, career awareness Personal/Social – School adjustment, academic pressures, peer difficulties, student crisis & conflicts Passion – Respect – Integrity – Dedication - Excellence

Steilly PRIDE - Behavior All Steilacoom Sentinels are… Respectful Responsible Safe Active Learners Passion – Respect – Integrity – Dedication - Excellence

Steilly PRIDE - Athletics All Steilacoom Sentinels can participate in… Fall Sports ○ Football, Volleyball, Girl’s Soccer, Golf, Girl’s Swim & Dive, Cross Country, Boy’s Tennis, Cheer Winter Sports ○ Basketball, Wrestling, Boy’s Swimming, Cheer, Bowling Spring Sports ○ Boy’s Soccer, Track, Baseball, Softball, Girl’s Tennis Passion – Respect – Integrity – Dedication - Excellence

Steilly PRIDE – Student Leadership All Steilacoom Sentinels should be… Involved Spirited Service Oriented Passion – Respect – Integrity – Dedication - Excellence

Words of Wisdom…  Helpful advice and experiences from our current Freshmen class!

Our families of SHS will… Hold their students accountable for learning. Hold the school responsible for student learning. Be involved in their student’s education in all areas; academically, socially, and emotionally Join the SHS Booster Club! Steilly PRIDE – Family Involvement Passion – Respect – Integrity – Dedication - Excellence

Summer Reading! Passion – Respect – Integrity – Dedication - Excellence

Get to Know SHS! Come and see… S2S in Purple for tours Booths in Commons ○ Counselors ○ Military Family Life Counselor ○ Academic Departments and Elective offerings ○ Clubs ○ Sports ○ Special Education Staff in room 113 Passion – Respect – Integrity – Dedication - Excellence