August Newsletter

Washington High School
Parent/Community Newsletter
August/September 2016
38442 Fremont Blvd.
Fremont, CA 94536
(510) 505-7300
Website: www.fremont.k12.ca.us/washington
PRIDE
TRADITION
EXCELLENCE
Dear Washington High School Families,
I would like to extend a warm welcome to both our new and returning students and their families. Our entire staff is
looking forward to an exciting and productive new school year.
I am happy to announce that the entire administrative team will be returning for another year at Washington. I believe
Dr. Erica Donahue, Mr. Jeff Speckels, and Mrs. Nathania Chaney- Aiello are some of the best Assistant Principals in the
district and I want to encourage you to take advantage of their assistance. Mr. Speckels is responsible for 11th grade
students, and Dr. Donahue will continue to work with the students who are now in 12th grade. Mrs. Chaney-Aiello will
be handing all 10th grade related activities and issues, and Mr. Speckels, Dr. Donahue and Mrs. Chaney-Aiello will split
responsibility for 9thth grade students.
Communication will again be a top priority for my administrative team. We are committing to returning all phone calls
and e-mails within 24 hours.
We are proud to be offering three new course selections this year: A.P. Physics C, A.P. Computer Science and Culinary
Arts. The Laptop Academy will now serve 9th grade students at the Honors and College Prep levels and will be offered to
juniors for the first time this year. The Engineering Pathway program, Project Lead the Way, is continuing to be offered
and is comprised of two sequential courses for sophomores and juniors: Introduction to Design and Principles of
Engineering. Both of these courses qualify for A-G subject requirement credit from U.C. Students taking Introduction of
Design will receive “f” credit necessary for applying to State and U.C. universities, and students taking Principals of
Engineering will receive “g” credit. Washington is again offering 0 period P.E. for sophomores to accommodate their
often crowded schedules.
The primary goal of my administrative team is to support the academic interactions between students and teachers, and
to create and support systems that will help students achieve their academic goals. I can’t emphasize enough that the
administrative team, and the counselors at Washington are here to be of service to students and families of the
Washington community. All students should leave high school with the necessary skills and information to pursue their
post graduate dreams.
I feel extremely fortunate to be Principal of Washington High School. I am looking forward to the new school year and
working hard for the Washington school community. I would like to extend an invitation to all parents and guardians to
visit the campus and to find ways to get involved. Welcome back, Huskies. I know 2016-2017 is going to be a
tremendous school year.
Bob Moran
Principal
2016 – 2017
WASHINGTON HIGH SCHOOL
SUMMARY OF IMPORTANT DATES
August 4 ...............................
August 15 .............................
August 22 .............................
August 23 .............................
August 24 .............................
August 31 .............................
September 8 ........................
September 9 ........................
September 15 ......................
September 23 ......................
October 4 .............................
October 19 ...........................
October 24 - 28 ....................
October 28 ...........................
October 29 ...........................
November 7 .........................
November 9 .........................
November 11 .......................
November 16 & 17 ...............
November 18 .......................
November 21 - 25 ................
December 2..........................
December 15........................
December 17........................
December 22........................
Dec. 23 – Jan. 6 ....................
January 16 ............................
Jan. 25 – Jan. 27 ...................
January 27 ............................
January 28 ............................
January 30 ............................
February 6 ............................
February 20 ..........................
March 2 ................................
March 24 ..............................
April 14 .................................
April 17 - 21 ..........................
May 1 – May 12 ...................
May 6 ...................................
May 29 .................................
June 13 - 15 ..........................
June 15 .................................
June 16 .................................
Sports Physicals at Irvington High School, Main Gym 3:30 – 6:30 p.m.
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Fall Sports: 1 day of practice
Freshmen & New Student Orientation Mtg. (parents & students) 6 p.m.
MAZE DAY: Seniors 8 – 11 a.m. // Juniors: 1 – 4 p.m.
MAZE DAY: Sophomores 8 – 11 a.m. //Freshmen 1 – 4 p.m.
First Day of School/Opening Day Rally Minimum Day 8:00 – 1:00 (0 per. 7:21)
Senior Picnic @ The Ranch at Little Hills
Hello Dance (pool deck)
Back to School Night 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Blood Drive
Make-Up Pictures in SRC 7:30- 3:00 p.m.
PSAT @ WHS
SPIRIT Week
Homecoming Dance 7:00 – 10:00 p.m.
Boosters Homecoming Tailgate Party
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Winter Sports: 1 day of practice
State Mandated Vision and Hearing testing at WHS
NO SCHOOL - Veterans Day//Band at San Jose Veteran’s Day Parade
Parent/Teacher/Student Conferences - Early release at 12:35 p.m.
Minimum Day – Early release at 12:35 p.m.
NO SCHOOL
Senior Portrait Make-ups (on campus)
Winter Band Concert
Winter Ball 8 – 11 p.m. @ WHS Gym
Minimum Day Assembly – Early release at 1:30 p.m.
NO SCHOOL – Winter Break
NO SCHOOL – Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Semester Finals MIN. DAY SCHEDULE release at 12:22 p.m.
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End of 2 Quarter/1 Semester
Boosters Crab Feed – tentative date
Start of 2nd Semester Regular release at 3:00 p.m.
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Spring Sports: 1 day of practice
NO SCHOOL - Presidents’ Day
SHOWCASE Open House (starts in the cafeteria at 6 p.m. and moves to the gym)
Multi-Cultural Week
NO SCHOOL
NO SCHOOL – Spring Break
AP Testing
Senior/Junior Prom
NO SCHOOL – Memorial Day
Finals - MINIMUM DAY SCHEDULE 8:00 - 12:22 p.m.
Last day of school MINIMUM DAY SCHEDULE 8:00 - 12:22 p.m.
Graduation at TAK Fudenna Stadium 7:30 p.m.
HOW TO REACH WASHINGTON HIGH SCHOOL
Main Office ............................................... 510-505-7300
Office Hours: 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Monday – Friday; 24-hour voicemail is available on this main line
Teachers/Staff ......................................... 510-505-7300
All teachers have voicemail & email; we do not call into a classroom during school hours, but the office will
connect you to their personal voicemail. Most teachers prefer to connect via email.
Web site for WHS - www.fremont.k12.ca.us/washington - Includes the “Daily Bulletin” that the students
hear every day and other important information about Washington High School.
Website address for Fremont Unified School District – www.fremont.k12.ca.us – General information website
for all district issues. Website for WHS is www.fremont.k12.ca.us/washington
ADMINISTRATION
Principal ............................................................................................................................................................................ Bob Moran
Assistant Principal ........................................................................................................................... Nathania Chaney-Aiello
Responsible for 9th (I – P) and 10th grade students
Assistant Principal ............................................................................................................................................... Erica Donahue
Responsible for 9th (A- H) and 12th grade students
Assistant Principal .................................................................................................................................................... Jeff Speckels
Responsible for 9th (Q – Z) and 11th grade students
STUDENT SUPPORT
Accounts Clerk / ext. 67109................................................................................................................................ Carleen Jung
Responsible for collecting student debts
Activities Director / ext. 67112 ............................................................................................................................ Helen Paris
Responsible for ASB, Homecoming, Leadership, dances, Jr. & Senior Ball, assemblies.
Fax 505-7116
Athletic Director / ext. 67174 ....................................................................................................................... Coulter Rigdon
Responsible for MVAL, sports and coaches
Athletic Trainer/ ext. 67174 .........................................................................................................................Gabi Calabretta
Attendance Clerk for last names A-G / ext. 67144 ................................................................................. Julie Johnson
Attendance Clerk for last names H-O / ext. 67145............................................................................... Irene Barroso
Attendance Clerk for last names P-Z / ext. 67146 ............................................................................... Ann Campbell
Responsible for student absences, tardies, “off grounds” passes to leave school, homework requests, address/phone
number changes, any change to the information provided on student’s emergency card, etc.
Career & College Center Tech / ext. 67379 .................................................................................Michelene Wittmer
Responsible for providing information and materials regarding colleges and career choices, coordinates Senior
Awards, ROP, College Night and scholarships, work experience
Counselor for last name A-F / ext. 67110 ................................................................................................ Carol Brahmst
Counselor for last name G - L / ext. 67107 ............................................................................................. Britny Stewart
Counselor for last name M- Re / ext. 67151 ..................................................................................... Victoria Vincench
Counselor for last name Ri- Z/ ext. 67108 ............................................................................................... Carrie Merfeld
Transition Counselor ............................................................................................................................... TBD
Facilities/ Office Clerk/ ext. 67324 ................................................................................................................. Carly Mitchell
Library Info/Technology / ext. 67133 ............................................................................................................ Kirsten Marie
Library Media Technician / ext. 67143 ........................................................................................................ Marsha Arndt
Registrar / ext. 67164 .......................................................................................................................................... Reba Simpson
Responsible for registration, transcripts, intra and inter district transfers, student check-out
School Clerk/ Front Desk/ext. 67137 ..................................................................................................... Monika Fleischer
School Principal’s Secretary / ext. 67155 ..................................................................................................... Cindy Audiat
News from ASB
Hello and welcome back to all Husky students and parents! With the 2016-2017 school year right
around the corner, ASB would like to wish all of you the best of luck this upcoming year and update you all on
the latest news and information.
Maze day will take place on August 23rd for Juniors and Seniors and August 24th for Freshmen and
Sophomores. At maze students can purchase their class shirt, class package, yearbooks, community discount
card, as well as many more essential items. Additionally, students will receive an ID and a locker. Items and
prices are listed below. Online sales will begin August 18th. Maze items can be purchased here: https://cafremont-whs.intouchreceipting.com/
The first day of school is August 31st which is a minimum day. We will also be holding a first day rally
for students to get an exciting start to the school year.
On September 8th, Seniors will be going on their Senior picnic. Tickets can be purchased at maze and
in the Student Center once the school year starts. The Hello Dance will be on September 9th at the pool deck.
Come out for a fun night of dancing and games! Club rush will take place September 14th and 15th during
lunch on the lawn. Students can get a chance to experience and learn more about the clubs on campus.
The first Blood Drive of the year will be on September 23rd. Students must be 16 or older with parent
consent in order to donate. Students over 18 do not need consent. To celebrate the 125th school year WHS
will also be holding an all school reunion! Come out for a wonderful day of BBQ, games, and music. Tickets
are on sale at washingtonasb.com.
Maze Day Prices 2016-2017
Item
Price with ASB
Price without ASB
ASB Card
$32
$32
Yearbook
$79
$89
Class T-Shirt
$12
$15
Planner
$5
$8
Senior Cruise
$85
$90
Senior Picnic
$80
$85
Hello Dance
$5
$8
Locker Donation
$2
$2
Community Card
$10
$10
Technology Donation
$15
$15
Senior Package includes all above item and costs $325.
Underclassmen package includes all above except senior cruise and senior picnic and costs $160.
*ASB card purchase reduces most items- it pays to save
*A total of $6 from your purchase of the ASB card goes to WHS sports and the Hatchet
*Yearbook prices will increase to $90 with ASB and $100 without ASB after MAZE
MAZE 2016
MAZE is a critical part of the beginning of the year. Each student turns in all required paperwork that is attached to this newsletter.
Students take their school photo, purchase ASB cards, yearbooks, Husky Planners, pick out a locker and get one (as long as you have a
lock), sign up for clubs and class activities, receive their schedule and get their textbooks. There is no makeup day for this event so it
is critical that you come at your assigned time (not your friend’s time). Underclassmen may NOT come with an older sibling.
If you come at the wrong time you will be asked to leave. We have added the option of using all credit cards. We are hoping this will
be a help for parents at the beginning of the year. Check out our website. To pay for your ASB card, yearbooks, Husky Planner, etc.
prior to Maze, go to https://ca-fremont-whs.intouchreceipting.com/ and click on the ASB link. Make sure to print a copy of
your purchases and you’ll be able to get through MAZE day quickly. Remember, signing up for an ASB card saves you $$$
throughout the year. Also, for every ASB card purchased, $2 goes to the Hatchet to help with publications (free copy to ASB
cardholders) and $3 goes to the general fund for WHS Athletics.
PLEASE ATTEND DURING YOUR ASSIGNED TIME
Tuesday, August 23rd – Senior and Junior Students
Seniors with the last name A-F
8:00 – 9:00 a.m.
Seniors with the last name G-M
9:00 – 10:00 a.m.
Seniors with the last name N-Z
10:00 – 11:00 a.m.
(door closes at 11:00 a.m.)
Juniors with the last name A-F
1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
Juniors with the last name G-M
2:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Juniors with the last name N-Z
3:00 – 4:00 p.m.
(door closes at 3:45 p.m.)
Wednesday, August 24th – Sophomore and Freshmen Students
Sophomores with the last name A-F
8:00 – 9:00 a.m.
Sophomores with the last name G-M
9:00 – 10:00 a.m.
Sophomores with the last name N-Z
10:00 – 11:00 a.m.
(door closes at 11:00 a.m.)
Freshmen with the last name A-F
1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
Freshmen with the last name G-M
2:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Freshmen with the last name N-Z
3:00 – 4:00 p.m.
(door closes at 3:45 p.m.)
MAZE DAYS TAKE PLACE IN THE CAFETERIA
The following forms must be brought to MAZE in order to enter (MAILED HOME IN AUGUST):
1. Completed Student Emergency Card – front and back and signed by parent
2. Parent, Student Signature page for 2016-2017 signed by student and parent
You must have your address verification on file with your attendance clerk (please check your attendance window
for list of names – if your name is on the list you must provide proof of residence to your attendance clerk PRIOR to
entering the MAZE)
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I.D. Card – I.D.’s must be carried by the student at all times; Your picture will be taken free of charge for your
I.D. card; lost I.D.’s must be purchased in the front office for $5.00
Husky Planner – Most teachers require a homework log which is accessible in this book. The student handbook
provides school rules, graduation requirements, general school information, and school activity calendar along
with school rules. A must have for all students. It is punched with holes allowing use in or out of a binder.
Washington High School Associated Student Body (WHS ASB)
The goal of ASB is to bring together all groups, clubs, sports teams, extracurricular activities empowering these special
interest groups and provide the support in programming, technical and administrative support. When we work together
we are constantly amazed at what we can accomplish.
In order to run this level of programming it takes money. We ask all students to purchase ASB stickers. This donation is
used to put on MAZE , assemblies, noon rallies, Spirit week and Homecoming, dances, computers in the student center,
lighting for school productions, Husky Gear, Multi-Cultural Week, sports at lunch, elections, end of the year slide show,
digital cameras, security cameras, and whatever else we think of! Hope you get the picture! Your money allows us to
serve all areas of the school.
Every Friday is Orange and Black Day! Get your school colors
with a class t-shirt purchase or buy Husky Gear in the MAZE.
School Pictures in MAZE
Studio One Photography Washington High School 16-17
To purchase your students School/ID picture that will be taken at registration day:
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2)
Print the order form (on-line) and bring it to picture day with payment (or print last page of newsletter)
Use the following code: WASHF15 to pay online. Please print and bring your receipt to picture day.
Paying ahead of time will speed up the process! As always you may purchase in MAZE.
PE Uniforms
All PE students (ALL GRADES) are required to wear a PE uniform .The uniforms are available for purchase at
$20.00 ($10.00 per piece; which includes black shorts and a white T-shirt with logo). Purchases will be
available the first few days of school in your PE class.
YEARBOOK SALES
Order your 2017 yearbook @ MAZE August 23 & 24! $79.00 with ASB, $89 without ASB.
After MAZE price rises to $90.00 with ASB and $100 without ASB
Class of 2017 - Senior Portraits for the Yearbook…
Whether you buy a portrait package from them or not, you must use Studio One Photography, 6515 Sierra Lane, Dublin
94568, for your senior portrait in the yearbook.
Please call Studio 1 as soon as possible to make an appointment, before they run out of times to fit your schedule. The
last possible date for a studio appointment in order to get your portrait in the yearbook is November 28, 2016.
(925) 361-0430 http://www.studio1experience.com
Sports Physicals
Thursday, August 4th
Time-3:30-6:30 pm
Cost: $20.00
Where- Irvington High School, Main Gym
Phone- 510-248-1030
First 25 athletes will be entered to win a $50.00 iTunes gift card.
SIGN UP FOR YOUR LOCKER DURING MAZE DAYS
You must have your combination lock with you when you sign up for a locker!
LOCKER RULES
Seniors: Top lockers in the 10's, 40's, or 50's wings; bottom locker in 10's, 30’s, 40's, 50's
Juniors: Bottom lockers in 10's, 30’s,40's, 50's or any available upper lockers after senior maze
Sophomores: Lockers in the 60's wing, or in upper or lower Eggers Building
Freshmen: Lockers in the 20's wing
Locker registration will be done in the student center after you go through the Maze. The cost of registering for a locker is $2 per
locker. No lockers are to be shared. You are liable for any school rules broken within your locker.
FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL ABSENCE POLICY:
The FUSD policy states students must be in class the first day of school (August 31, 2016) or risk losing their
space at their assigned school. If the student is not in class the first day of school, the student may be transferred to
another site on the second day of school if classrooms at the original school are full. This change will not apply to students
who are ill if the child’s parent/guardian informs the school.
The policy allows FUSD to respond to issues of overcrowding more efficiently and minimize cases of students being
forced to switch schools during the first week of the school year. The change will also assist school staff in avoiding
unnecessary time and phone calls tracking down students and families who may no longer be living in the District.
Contact FUSD Student Support Services at 510-657-2350 for more information.
When calling in your child’s absence, please leave the following information:
 Student’s name (please spell slowly) and grade level
 Date of absence
 Reason for the absence and the possible duration of absence
 Person calling and their relation to the student
If your child needs an off-grounds pass, please send him/her with a signed note specifying the time and date he/she will
need to be picked up to his/her attendance clerk before the start of the school day. We will not call and interrupt the
classroom during instructional time. Remember, the student’s cell phone must be off during the classroom time – please do
not call their cell phone to have them come and meet you. This will not excuse him/her and will only cause their cell phones
to be confiscated for the day. You will then need to sign to pick up the phone after school is out. Thank you for your
consideration.
PICK-UP AND DROP-OFF OF STUDENTS
Due to safety concerns, dropping-off and picking-up students before and after school in
the staff parking lots is not allowed. Please drop-off/pick-up in the yellow zoned areas on
Country Drive and Eggers Drive.
Washington H.S. Bell Schedule 2016 – 2017
MON/WED/THURS/FRI
TUESDAYS
Plus Tuesday Testing Days 5/16 & 5/23/17
Period 0
Period 1
Period 2
Brunch
Husky Period
Period 3
Period 4
Lunch
Period 5
Period 6
7:01 - 7:54
8:00 - 8:53
8:59- 9:52
10:04 - 10:34
10:34 - 11:27
11:33 - 12:26
1:08 - 2:01
2:07 - 3:00
First Day of School Assembly
8/31/16
Period o
Period 1
Assembly
Period 1
Period 2
Period 3
Brunch
Period 4
Period 5
Period 6
Period 0
Period 1
Period 2
Brunch
Period 3
Period 4
Lunch
Period 5
Period 6
9:54 - 10:43
10:49 - 11:38
12:16- 1:05
1:11 - 2:00
Minimum day schedule
11/16 -18/16, 4/13/17
7:21 8:00 8:119:009:3910:18-
7:54
8:05
8:54
9:33
10:12
10:51
11:09 - 11:42
11: 48- 12:21
12:27- 1:00
Assembly
period 0
Period 1
period 2
Period 3
Brunch
Period 4
Period 5
Period 6
7:15 - 7:54
8:00- 8:39
8:45- 9:24
9:30 - 10:09
10:26- 11:05
11:11- 11:50
11:56- 12:35
Minimum Day Assembly
3/8/17 & 5/25/17
Period o
Period 1
Period 2
Brunch
Assembly
Period 3
Period 4
Lunch
Period 5
Period 6
7:05- 7:54
8:00 - 8:49
8:55 - 9:44
12/22/16
7:07 - 7:54
8:00 - 8:47
8:53- 9:40
9:52- 10:49
10:55- 11:42
11:48- 12:35
1:202:13-
2:07
3:00
period 0
Period 1
Period 2
Brunch
Assembly
Period 3
Period 4
Lunch
Period 5
Period 6
Final Exam Schedule
Jan. 25 - 27, 2017
Period 0
Period 1/3/5
Brunch
Period 2/4/6
June 13- 15, 2017
7:00 7:54
8:00 – 10:02
10:20 – 12:22
7:20 - 7:54
8:00- 8:34
8:40- 9:14
9:25- 10:19
10:25- 10:59
11:05- 11:39
12:16- 12:50
12:56- 1:30
STAYING ON TOP OF YOUR STUDENT’S PROGRESS IN HIGH SCHOOL
You’re a busy parent trying to balance work, chores, parenting and squeezing in a little R&R now and then.
But how is your child really doing in school??
Your child is no longer a child that appears to need you as much. You have a teenager and at this age he/she wants to
be very independent! But they need you now more than you may think. Your guidance and watchful eye are critical.
In the Counseling Department, we see instances regularly where a parent is unaware of their student’s falling grades
and it often comes too late in the semester. When parents ask their student how they are doing in school, the
response they frequently get is the typical “fine” and they leave it at that. Parents: You must dig deeper! There are
plenty of cases where students minimize the grade problems, take progress reports out of the mailbox so their
parents won’t see them or boldly lie about their grades! Take nothing for granted: Check the facts yourself! And
you can do so from home so that it will not take too much of your time:
 School Loop: Many of you are already dialed in and using School Loop regularly. Terrific! We want every
parent checking School Loop WEEKLY! School Loop will provide you with email access with all school personnel, class
assignments and tests, academic progress, calendar of events and school news. Access information is provided in this
newsletter.
 Email teachers, counselors and administrators through School Loop: This is an effective way to
communicate and often gets a quicker response, and you don’t run the risk of a missed call if trying to make
contact by phone.
 Phone or make an appointment with teachers, counselors and administrators: Always call and make an
appointment when a meeting is needed.
 Weekly Progress Reports: Students who are having grade issues can benefit from taking a Weekly
Progress Report to their teachers on Fridays to complete. Your student brings the form to you so that you can see
their grades and missed assignments and respond accordingly. Parents can initiate Weekly Progress Reports at any
time and they are available at the Attendance Window for parent/student pickup or on our website under the
Counseling tab.
 WHS Website: Stay informed! Visit our school website regularly to get information. Check the daily
bulletin and school calendar for events, learn about graduation and college prep requirements and more. Every
page of the website can be translated into a dozen languages by clicking on the translation button at the top of the
page!
 Naviance: Get your own login to the college and career information website that our school subscribes to.
Your student has an account as well and together, you can explore colleges and careers. Go to the WHS
website and select Counseling tab > Counseling Dept. > Naviance for login information.
 PTSA: Join PTSA and be a part of our school community through this organization! Parents who are
involved in their child’s school do better in school—this applies to high school as well!
 Boosters: Join Boosters and help make all of our sports programs a success!
 School Activities: Encourage your student to get involved in a school activity. Students who are involved in
something they enjoy at school get better grades!
 Contact your student’s counselor when you have a concern: We are here to help your student be
successful in high school!
A parent/guardian’s involvement in high school is as critical as it was in elementary school!
WHS Parents/Guardians:
Have you joined SCHOOL LOOP??
What’s on School Loop?
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Class assignments, tests and projects*
Grades and academic progress*
Attendance
Calendar of events and assignments
Email communication with teachers, counselor and administrator at the same time or individually
WHS events and newsletters
How to join School Loop: It’s easy and takes only 1 minute!
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Visit the WHS homepage at www.fremont.k12.ca.us/washington
On the left side orange ribbon click on SCHOOL LOOP
You will need your student’s school ID#*
*Access for each child in family requires school web access and student ID#
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Complete the information and you’re on!
o It may take staff a few days to verify & approve your account at the beginning of the school year.
To make it faster, please use the same name & email address as on the student’s emergency card.
Stay in the loop with your
student’s progress in school with School Loop
Attention
Freshmen
The staff and students of Washington High School Invite
The Class of 2020
To our Ninth Annual
Link Crew Freshmen Orientation
Wednesday, August 24
9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Meet in the GYM
Come and be prepared to:
Have lots of fun!
Meet friendly and helpful upperclassmen.
Ask questions about life in high school.
Have even more fun!
SCHEDULE CHANGES
The Board of Education for Fremont Unified has approved the first three weeks of classes during each
semester for adding and dropping courses. Level changes in courses can take place through the first five
weeks of the school year. SCHEDULE CHANGES ARE DESIGNED FOR STUDENTS WHO’S
SCHEDULE HAS AN ERROR. THE COURSES THAT STUDENTS REGISTERED FOR WILL BE
THE COURSES THAT THE STUDENT WILL TAKE UNLESS THERE IS AN ERROR.
An error is defined as:
 Misplacement: A level change in the same subject area is academically necessary.
 The student is missing a required class.
ADD/DROP PERIOD FOR FALL 2016
 The Add/Drop period is 3 weeks in duration and ends on September 21
(5 week period for the purpose of changing levels within the same subject)
 From MAZE, beginning on August 23, through September 7, the only schedule changes that
will be addressed are:
 Level changes & misplacement
 Scheduling errors: The student’s schedule:
Is missing a required class or a class from the registration form
 From Wednesday, September 7 through Wednesday, September 21, students will have the
opportunity to submit the Elective/Level Schedule Change form to request one elective change
or adjust the level of a course.
Below are the instructions taken from the Elective/Level Schedule Change form that students use to
request schedules changes beginning September 2. Follow these instructions carefully since exceptions
will not be made:
This form is a request to change ONE Elective only, and/or a Level change; Elective changes are not
guaranteed. Fill out the ENTIRE form; your form will be DENIED and/or placed in low priority if you do
not follow these instructions. YOUR PARENT MUST SIGN THIS FORM. For Electives, check
the Elective Possibilities Poster and provide THREE choices in order of preference during the same
period as the class you are requesting to drop. ROP changes: Go to the Career Center to check
availability for other ROP courses. Even after this form is completed, a change request may NOT
be possible due to present class size, schedule conflicts or lack of prerequisite requirements. Requests are
for classes only; not teachers. Switching classes to different periods cannot be accommodated. Each
student is allowed to apply for ONE Elective and Level schedule change only and the change will be
permanent. The Add/Drop period ends 3 weeks after the first day of school and Level changes end after 5
weeks.
A limited list of electives offered will be posted for students to make their selections from. Students
can inquire with their counselor about the availability of upper level science and math courses.
WHS is committed to getting students placed in the right grade level courses for graduation and the
correct ability level as quickly as possible, while elective course changes hold a lesser priority. Please
contact your student’s administrator or counselor should you have questions.
GRAD NITE 2017
Presented by WHS Grad Nite Committee
FIRST MEETING WILL BE
SEPTEMBER 26, 2016 @ 7:00 PM
IN THE WHS LIBRARY
Senior parents! We need your help with time
and money to plan grad night for our students.
Please join us to discuss ideas for fundraising
and planning. Committee members are needed!
ALL ARE WELCOME!
Visit the school website for more information
http://www.fremont.k12.ca.us/domain/3142
To be added to contact list email: [email protected]
HUSKY GEAR ON SALE IN THE STUDENT CENTER!
Hey Huskies! Buy all your orange and black apparel from the Student Center! There will be
discounted prices on all items during MAZE. You will need Husky gear for Orange and Black
Days (every Friday), Homecoming, sporting events, and to show off your school pride! Go Huskies!
Husky items sold at nearby stores are not authentic husky gear with their profits not
benefitting WHS. All profits from husky gear sold in the student center go directly back to
WHS students and WHS programs.
The 1st Friday of every month, students with ASB receives 5% off husky gear!
2016 SENIOR PARKING
Paperwork available now for Senior Parking in the front office with your attendance
clerk or Ms. Fleischer at the office front counter. Cost is $20.00.
Make sure to pick up your parking permit and confirm your parking space prior to the
first day of school.
The Hatchet, the student-run newspaper of WHS, is distributed free to all ASB-fee paying students
and can also be picked up in the school library, student center and office.
It is also published in PDF form on the school website, along with our archives of past issues.
If you would like a paper mailed to you, please support us with a paid subscription.
$20 for 9 issues.
Publication dates are October 6, November 3, December 15, January 19, February 16, March 16,
April 13, May 18, June 1.
-------------------------------------------------------------SCHOOL NEWSPAPER SUBSCRIPTION
Name ________________________________________________
Address ______________________________________________________________
City, State, Zip _________________________________________________________
Please send this form and payment of $20 to:
The Hatchet
Washington High School
38442 Fremont Blvd
Fremont, CA 94536
or drop
WHS PTSA is proud to be recognized as a “Legacy PTA”
by the California State PTA, for reaching our 75th year as
a chartered Parent Teacher Association. We hope to
continue to provide service to the parents, teachers,
and students of this community for years to come. You
can share in this legacy and become better connected
with what is going on at WHS by joining PTSA AND
getting involved!
Your paid PTSA membership supports:
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Programs such as Reflections, Community Projects,
School Projects, Staff Appreciation and Senior
Scholarships.
Teacher mini-grants for classroom enrichment. Last
year, we helped fund CA History Textbooks,
bilingual visual dictionaries, representing 16
different languages, printing fees for the Big Ideas
Project (a service learning project-based learning
assignment), relief-printing supplies and transitional
and career pathways fieldtrips for students.
Legislative advocacy and communications.
Various member discounts; see www.capta.org.
You also become part of a state and national body of
parents who believe children learn more and have
better lives when parents, school staff, students and the
community work together. WHS PTSA is working to
bring these groups together to provide programs and
resources that benefit WHS students and families.
Benefits for Students
Leadership PTSA offers leadership opportunities for
students who serve as co-chairs for various programs
and committees. Contact us for more information.
Scholarships Last year, PTSA awarded $1,500 in
Scholarships to deserving 2016 graduates. WHS seniors
who join PTSA are eligible for WHS PTSA and state
scholarships. It’s just one of the many reasons to join.
PTSA membership is not part of any MAZE
package, so please use the separate PTSA
membership form on the reverse to join. You can
drop it off at the PTSA table during Maze or mail it
to the WHS office. Membership is $12.00 and is a
major source of PTSA program funding.
Membership and donations are tax deductible.
Join us for a meeting! Our first PTSA meeting this fall
will be on Thursday, September 1st at 7:00 in the
cafeteria. We will submit the 2016-17 budget for
approval and present “How Things Work at WHS,” a
program designed to inform parents about who does
what, where to go for different types of assistance and
the services available to our students. We hope to see
you there! The remaining Association meetings for the
year are noted below. All meetings begin at 7:00 and
are held in the cafeteria. If you’d like to be more
involved, please contact Patti Young about open
Executive Board Positions. The Executive Board meets
monthly. Please stay tuned for details on speakers or
programs for our remaining Association meetings:
November 3, 2016 – Program TBD
February 2, 2017 – All About Class Schedules
April 6, 2017 – Board Elections
Before school starts…
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Never Miss A Thing! Join the WHS Yahoo group:
www.groups.yahoo.com/group/WHSParents/join
 Get Social! Like/follow us on Facebook @
Washington High School PTSA.
 Get Creative! Summer is a great time to get your
student(s) thinking creatively! The theme for next
year’s Reflections Art contest is “What Is Your
Story?” Details and rules can be found at
www.capta.org under “Programs and Events.” Art
submissions will be due late October.
Welcome to another great year at WHS. We look
forward to meeting you at MAZE!
Patti Young, WHS PTSA President
[email protected]
WHS
2016-17 Membership Form
Your tax-deductible investment in PTSA directly
funds our events and programs. Membership is a
major source of funding.
PTSA $12.00 memberships help to fund:
 Student & staff recognition programs
 Teacher mini-grants for the classroom
 School improvement projects*
 Parent communications
 Member discounts at www.capta.org.
 Last year PTSA awarded college scholarships
and teacher grants for the classroom. We also
gave financial support to staff and student
groups with various purchases for programs,
supplies and technology.
Students who join WHS PTSA:
 Become eligible to apply for state and WHS
PTSA scholarships (Seniors only).
 Have expanded leadership and community
service opportunities.
*Separate donations for ongoing school improvements will directly fund special projects.
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Yes, we want to join WHS PTSA!
Grade(s) of WHS student(s)
(Please print)
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______________________________________________________________________1st
Member’s Last Name, First Name
Check One: Parent
Staff
Other
______________________________________________________________________2nd
Member Last Name, First Name
Check One: Parent
Staff
Other
_____________________________________________________________Grade:____Stu
dent Joining WHS PTSA Last Name, First Name
_____________________________________________________________Grade:____Stu
dent Joining WHS PTSA Last Name, First Name
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il address
add my email address to the WHSParents Yahoo Group for school communications
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e address
Phone (_________) ____________________ or (_________) _____________________________
WHS PTSA Membership is $12.00 per person, checks payable to WHS PTSA. Thank you for your support!
__ # members @ $12.00
$_________
Special Project Donation*
$_________
Total amount remitted
$_________
Cash $_________
Check # _________
Drop off completed form with payment at MAZE, WHS office, or mail to: WHS PTSA, 38442 Fremont Blvd., Fremont, CA 94536
WHS Huskies Athletic Booster Club
“The Team Behind the Teams.”
www.whsbooster.net
The 2016-2017 school year is here and every family is encouraged to join. You do not have to be
a parent of a student athlete to support the Boosters, so please consider joining. We have a large
number of young men and women who participate in Washington’s Athletic Programs. Many more
participate as spectators, socializing at games, and cheering on their classmates. A strong sports
program keeps kids involved and builds school pride. Over the last several years, our teams have
won numerous league championships and made it to the NCS playoffs.
Who are the Huskies Boosters?
We are a group of community members – parents, teachers, students, alumni, coaches, business
owners, and neighbors – who help support our teams by donating and raising funds, running
snack bars at home games, and helping at sporting events.
How do the Boosters help?
In recent years we have supported projects that benefit all students, as well as those for specific
teams. We have raised funds to buy uniforms and equipment, pool lane lines and bleachers;
sports software for editing and film review; gym snack bar and much more. We also award Senior
Athletes each year with scholarships.
What can you do?
Join us! And work with us to help make all of our sports programs a success. Your paid
membership and any additional donation will be used to fund important athletic expenses that can’t
be covered otherwise. Help us with volunteer services for fundraisers, including our two annual
fund raisers, the Crab Feed and the Husky Huddle Tailgate event. You will be contributing directly
to your child’s high school experience.
Please support us by completing a membership registration form and considering one of the many
levels of membership we have available that will support the club and our sports programs.
All members are invited to join us at our monthly meetings usually held on the second Monday of
each month. Here are the dates of our meetings and events:
2016-2017 Meetings @ 7:00pm
September 12, 2016
October 10, 2016
November 14, 2016
December 12, 2016
January 9, 2017
February 13, 2017
March 13, 2017
April 10, 2017
May 8, 2017
Crabfeed - January 28, 2017 Tentative
Washington High School Athletic Booster Club
www.whsbooster.net
YOUR TAX-DEDUCTIBLE MEMBERSHIP DONATION WILL ASSIST IN ACHIEVING THE FOLLOWING:
Allocate funding to sports teams at WHS
Provide Athletic Training supplies
Help offset the operating costs of athletic programs provided at WHS
2016-2017 MEMBERSHIP REGISTRATION FORM
Annual Membership Options
Federal Tax ID Number: 94-2927116
 Orange Level Member – (Student Membership)
$25.00
WHS Student membership includes 5 (five) free passes to any WHS Home game
(passes do not apply to away games, MVAL Play-offs or NCS games)
 Black Level Member
$50.00
General membership includes 5 (five) free passes to any WHS Home game
(passes do not apply to away games, MVAL Play-offs or NCS games)
 Husky Level Member
$85.00
General membership includes 15 (fifteen) free passes to any WHS Home game
(passes do not apply to away games, MVAL Play-offs or NCS games)
Note: Free Passes are numbered and cannot be duplicated. If lost, passes will not be replaced.
PARENT/GUARDIAN INFORMATION
Mother/Guardian:
Father/Guardian:
Mother Email:
Father Email:
Current address:
City/Zip Code:
Current Address:
City/Zip Code:
Home Phone:
Cell Phone:
Home Phone:
Cell Phone:
STUDENT INFORMATION
First Student Name:
Grade:
Email Address:
Cell Phone:
Sport(s)
Second Student Name:
Grade:
Email Address:
Cell Phone:
Sport(s)
PARENT VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNTIES
Please check box/boxes for all events for which you are willing to volunteer
Volunteer Coordinator☐
Football Snack Bar ☐
Basketball Snack Bar ☐
Husky Huddle ☐
Crab Feed ☐
MEMBERSHIP FORM INSTRUCTIONS
Please complete this form, enclose your check payable to “WHS Boosters,” and mail/deliver to:
Booster table at MAZE days
OR WHS Boosters, 38442 Fremont Blvd., Fremont, CA 94536
OR drop off at the school’s Main Office Attention: Boosters Club
FOR BOOSTER USE ONLY
Date: _____________________ Check #/Cash _________________ Amount: __________________ Card__________
WEBSITE TRANSLATION
Fremont Unified School District: www.fremont.k12.ca.us
Washington High School: www.fremont.k12.ca.us/washington
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Distrito Escolar Unificado de Fremont: www.fremont.k12.ca.us
Washington High School: www.fremont.k12.ca.us/washington
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Fremont Unified School District: www.fremont.k12.ca.us
Washington High School: www.fremont.k12.ca.us/washington
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Fremont Unified School District: www.fremont.k12.ca.us
Washington High School: www.fremont.k12.ca.us/washington
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Вашингтон Высшая школа: www.fremont.k12.ca.us/washington
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Fremont Unified School District: www.fremont.k12.ca.us
Washington High School: www.fremont.k12.ca.us/washington
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Website-Übersetzung
Fremont Unified School District: www.fremont.k12.ca.us
Washington High School: www.fremont.k12.ca.us/washington
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STUDENT ACCIDENT INSURANCE
School Year 2016 – 2017
Dear Parent/Guardian:
Fremont Unified School District does not provide insurance for students injured on
school property, during school activities, or while participating in athletic events.
There is student/athletic accident insurance available through Pacific Educators
Insurance Services which provides insurance coverage for your child. The student
accident insurance is offered at a one-time annual payment for the entire school year.
The insurance plan does not provide unlimited coverage, but does offer assistance in the
event of an injury.
This insurance notice is made in accordance with Education Code sections 49470-49472
and District Board Policy 5143. The district has no specific interest in Pacific Educators
Insurance Services or any other insurance company, and enrollment is voluntary.
IMPORTANT: All students participating in interscholastic sports are required by the Education
Code and Board Policy to have adequate accident/medical insurance coverage.
Please see the brochure for complete insurance plan details and to purchase student and
athletic accident insurance. If you require additional information, please go to the Pacific
Educators Insurance Services website at www.peinsurance.com (click on Products, then
Student Insurance or call Pacific Educators, Inc., Student Accident Department at (800)
722-3365 or (714) 6390962.
Sincerely yours,
Raul A. Parungao
Associate Superintendent
Child Nutrition
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Welcome to the 2016-17 School Year!
Meal ApplicationsFree and Reduced Meal Applications are now available on-line in
English and Spanish!
Please visit this
link:
https://fremont.rocketscanapps.com
School Payment AccountsInformation about school meal payments is
available on our website. Cash or Checks will no
longer be accepted in the elementary lunch lines.
SCHOOL
• Pre-payments can be
made online at
MySchooiBucks.com
• Meal payment collection boxes will be
available at the school sites for cash and
check pre-payments. Please fill out the
provided envelopes and include your
payment.
For assistance with your child's application or account, please
contact the Child Nutrition Services at: 510-659-2587
PARENTS OF SENIORS
Congratulate your graduate with a
parent ad in the 2017 yearbook.
How to Submit: All ads must be submitted through w w w .YearbookO rderCent er. com .
School code 6280. Navigate to the Ad submission page and follow the directions.
Your ad is not complete until you add it to your cart and check out.
Payment: Online.
Message Guidelines: Create the message exactly as you want it to appear in the yearbook.
Be sure to include your child’s full name in your ad. We cannot correct errors so please check your
ad carefully and make sure the font is legible. If you have print photos and no scanner, you can get
digital files of them at drugstores.
For Tech Support while using the online ad creator call 877-362-7750.
Other questions can be directed to the yearbook adviser, Mr. Skillings, [email protected].
DEADLINE
MONDAY, NOV. 28, 2016
1/8 PAGE AD $55
1/4 PAGE AD $85
1/2 PAGE AD $145
No other sizes available.