MIHS Information Night February 3, 2014

Agenda  MIHS Profile  Block Schedule  Graduation Requirements  Program Enhancements  Additional Programs  Sources of Communication  Athletic Program  Extra-Curricular Activities  MI Community Support  Awards & Recognitions  Registration Information  Q&A

School Profile School Profile Comprehensive High School Approximately 1400 students in 9 th – 12 th grade 79 Teaching Staff (16 National Board Certified) 96% of students graduate on time 95% of the Class of 2013 have pursued higher education GRADUATION Since 2006, standardized test scores have exceeded state and national standards 2013 AP Testing resulted in 52 AP Scholars and 23 AP Scholars with Honors The Class of 2014 has 10 National Merit Semifinalist and 22 Commended Scholars PERFORMANCE EVALUATIONS 15 Honors courses 18 Advanced Placement (AP) courses 5 University of Washington college courses ADVANCED ACADEMIC PROGRAM

Block Schedule

Features of the Weekly Schedule o 8:00 am – 3:00 pm o Except early release Wednesdays at 2:05pm o BRIDGES Advisory Group o Meets every Wednesday for 45 minutes o 6 Periods = Full-Time Schedule o Each class meets 4X per week o 3x for approximately 50 minutes o 1x for approximately 90 minutes (block period) o 7 th class as space available

How to Graduate from MIHS 21 Credits Culminating Project Alg or Geo EOC or EOC Exit Exam or Smarter Balanced Math Test Biology EOC or Next Gen Sci Standards Test Required Content Classes Reading and Writing HSPE or English/LA Exit Exam or Smarter Balanced English Test High School & Beyond Plan

Program Enhancements o Crest Learning Center o Special Education o Advanced Placement o College in the High School o University of Washington o Area 2-year schools o WaNIC o Tech Prep o Running Start

Additional Programs o B.R.I.D.G.E.S. Advisory Group o Directed Studies o Counseling Services  MIHS Counseling  Career Counselor  College Counselor  MIYFS Counselors o School Resource Officer o After-school tutors

Sources of Communication o School Website o Teacher Websites o Skyward o Naviance o PTSA Newsletter & Directory

GIRLSFALL  Soccer  Cross-Country  Swim and Dive  Volleyball WINTER  Gymnastics  Basketball SPRING  Softball  Golf  Track and Field  Lacrosse  Softball  Water Polo  Tennis  Badminton YEAR-ROUND  Drill and Cheer BOYSFALL  Football  Cross-Country  Golf  Water Polo  Tennis WINTER  Wrestling  Basketball SPRING  Swim and Dive  Track and Field  Lacrosse  Baseball  Soccer Athletic Program

Extra-Curricular Activities o Clubs o 56 Academic & Special Interest Clubs o Dances o Homecoming o Winter and Spring Tolo o Spirit Dances o Student Government (ASB) o ASB Officers o Class Officers o Leadership Class

MI Community Support o Parent Teacher Student Assn. (PTSA) o Mercer Island Schools Foundation (MISF) o Booster Clubs o Community Agencies o Faith Communities

Awards & Recognitions o Golden Apple Award (2011) o US Dept of Education Blue Ribbon School o WIAA Outstanding Scholastic Achievement Awards o Wells Fargo Bank Scholastic Cup Award o Siemens Advanced Placement High School Award o OSPI Washington School Achievement Award o Seattle’s 5 th Avenue Theatre High School Musical Theatre Awards o Symphonic Orchestra-Gold Award and Adjudicator’s Trophy o Award-Winning Radio Station (Hot Jamz 88.9/94.5 FM) o Participant in the Tournament of Roses Parade (2006 & 2012) and the London New Year’s Parade (2012) o Chess Team State Champions o King County Green School Program, Level 2

MI Residents New to MISD and MIHS Registration Night DATE:Wednesday, February 26, 2014 LOCATION:MIHS Library TIME:4:00pm – Check-In 4:30pm – Presentation o Meet withMIHS School Counselor o Submit COMPLETED registration paperwork: o Forms (available on district website under “Parents & Family”) o Photo ID o Proof of residency o Learn about required courses, elective offerings, and graduation requirements

Question & Answers