1. Welcome to Pullman High School
8th Grade Parent Meeting
March 20th, 2018

2. Introductions Principal: Erik Heinz
Assistant Principals: Chris Franklin & Juston Pollestad
Counselors: Kellie Glaze and Gene Baldeck
Booster Club: Amy Tull

3. Tonight’s Overview
General Session
Parent Break-out sessions

4. PHS Celebrations 94% On-Time Graduation Rate
Clubs and activities participating at the national level
Multiple state athletic team/individual participants & champions
87% ELA Proficiency (14% higher than state average); 58% Math Proficiency (32% higher than state average)
5 National Merit Finalists in 17-18
Consistent high AP achievement in Calculus, ELA, History, etc.
Increase in course offerings

5. A minimum of 24 credits are needed to graduate:
CLASS OF 2019
& Beyond:
Career & College
Readiness Standards

6. Additional GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
Class of 2021 & Beyond
ASSESSMENTS
ELA Smarter Balanced
Math Smarter Balanced
WCAS (Science)
Career Choices course
Financial Literacy, HSBP, and Senior Project requirements

7. Parent Resources Start-Up Days– August 13, 14 (8/14 = Freshmen)
Report Cards:
Family Access download; mailed home
Skyward Family Access
PHS website:
Weekly Bulletins
Counselor Corner (registration, scholarships, grad reqs, etc.)
Social Media – PHS
Hound’s Den Newsletter—monthly, available online
Staff s:

8. LIBRARY RESOURCES Ms. Eve Strongoni
The  PHS Library is open from 7:30-4:25 Monday –Thursday, and from 7:30-2:50 on Friday.
Monday through Thursday from 3:00-4:25 WSU students come in to tutor. New tutors are found every semester through the Center for Civic Engagement (CCE) at WSU. All tutors are required to fill out a volunteer application which includes a background check prior to coming to the school.
If we don’t have a tutor for a specific subject I can contact the CCE to see if we can get extra help.

9. Student Handbook Attendance Policy Cell phones and electronic devices
Athletic/Activity Code
Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying
Progressive Discipline--in handbook

10. Athletics, Activities, Arts, and Academics

11. PHS Booster Committee a committee of the Pullman Education Foundation GOAL: To provide funding and support of ALL PHS student academics, activities, arts and athletics groups.
Lucie – Treasurer
Amy/Becky – Co-Chairs
Sharon – Gear
Secretary - OPEN
Annual Donation to the ASB which is distributed amongst all ASB groups.
Academics: Math team, Science Bowl – entrance fees
Activities: DECA, Key Club, FFA – competition and convention fees; Graduating classes – dance expenses
Arts: Band instruments, Drama costumes
Athletics: Uniforms , Backpacks, balls, track supplies

12. General Information & Fundraising
Membership/Sports Passes – online/at events
Concessions – over $6500 raised – help needed!
Auction – over $35K raised
Grants – over $35K given back!
Christmas Tree Sales – Nov/Dec
Gear Sales – at events/online
Senior Party – graduation night

13. Mr. Gene Baldeck– Freshmen Counselor
Registration Follow-Up
Freshmen Start-Up – Tue., August 14th
Additional questions or info

14. Breakout Information Parents can choose 3 sessions to attend:
*There will be only one music breakout session from 7:05-7:20 – if interested, this is the only time this will be available tonight.

15. Thanks for coming! Please stop by or call the school if we can be of assistance.
Pullman High School