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W. F. West High School
Parent Bulletin
342 SW 16th Street • Chehalis, WA 98532
(360) 807-7235 • (360) 807-7235 (FAX)
www.chehalisschools.org/wfw
Bob Walters, Principal
Wendla Balmer, Assistant Principal
Tom Elder, Assistant Principal
Jeff Johnson, Athletic Director/Assistant Principal
@WFWestHS
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A package of blue or black pens
A package of pencils
A package of lined notebook paper
Two 3-inch 3-ring view binders (One is for Advisory, which
you may already have, and one is for classes.)
Two packages of binder index dividers (One is for Advisory,
which you may already have, and one is for classes.)
Book covers for all your textbooks
Plastic page protectors for Advisory Notebook items
A Calculator (Please see your math and/or science teachers
for specific model.)
Registration
Completion of the student registration process for the 2015-16 school year begins August 24th. Students
will have an opportunity to purchase individual picture packets, pay fees, buy ASB cards, sign up for lockers,
register vehicles for parking tabs, and obtain copies of their fall schedules.
Fees may be paid by a check made out to W. F. West High School for the exact amount, only. Be sure to check
the enclosed W. F. West Registration Day Check-Off List for the costs/fees.
For purchase of a picture packet, checks should be made out to Lifetouch. The photographers will not have
change, so the exact amount must be provided. Picture packet information is included in this Parent Bulletin,
or you can purchase packets online at www.mylifetouch.com. Payment envelopes will be available from the
photographers or from the school office. Photographers will be available until 2:30 on each registration day.
Students with outstanding fees from previous semesters must make that payment before registering or being
eligible for sports programs.
Registration activities will take place in the Commons. Students will be processed on a first-come first-served
basis. Freshmen will attend Freshman Orientation on Thursday, August 27th, 8:00 AM to 2:30 PM. ALL freshmen will meet in the gym at 8:00 AM. The orientation process will last until 2:30 PM and will include registration.
Registration times are divided by an alphabetical split:
Freshmen Orientation
Seniors Juniors
Sophomores
New-to-District Student Registration
Monday, Aug. 24th
Tuesday, Aug. 25
Wednesday, Aug. 26th
Thursday, Aug. 27th
8:30 - 11:30 AM
8:30 - 11:30 AM
8:30 - 11:30 AM
8:00 - 11:30 AM
12:30 - 2:30 PM
12:30 - 2:30 PM
12:30 - 2:30 PM
12:30 - 2:30 PM
New students are reminded that immunization records are required to register. Please stop by the Counseling Office to pick up pre-registration materials before August 27th. Office hours are 8:00 am to 3:30 p.m.,
Monday through Friday.
Students not returning to W. F. West for the fall semester are asked to contact the Counseling Center to offer that information. This will service the returning students in a more efficient manner and allow for a more
accurate class count. The office phone number is 807-7235, ext. 5514.
Lunchroom
Meal Prices
2015-16
Breakfast
Student$1.85
Reduced
Free
20 Regular
37.00
Lunch
W. F. West High School
MISSION STATEMENT
W. F. West High School exists to provide all students
a superior education so they may discover
and achieve their full potential.
Core Beliefs
Elementary
Teachers inspire and challenge all students, guiding them
toward knowledge and the achievement of their
Student$2.60
full potential.
Reduced
.40
20 Regular
20 Reduced
Adult
52.00
8.00
3.35
Chehalis Middle School
Student$2.75
Reduced
.40
20 Regular
55.00
20 Reduced
8.00
Adult
3.35
W. F. West High School
Student$2.85
Reduced
.40
20 Regular
57.00
20 Reduced
8.00
Adult
3.35
Freshman
Orientation
All upcoming freshmen are invited to attend a very important
Freshman Orientation to be held
at W. F. West High School, on
Thursday, August 27th, from
8:00 am to 2:30 pm. The orientation will begin in the high school
gym. Freshman will also be able
to pick up their schedules, pay
fees, get a locker, etc., during
this time.
Students have a responsibility to commit to learning in
order to achieve their full potential.
All students are unique individuals who have the potential
to become positive contributing members of society.
Learning how to learn serves students for a lifetime.
A positive school climate enhances learning.
Co-curricular activities enhance learning and develop self
worth, pride, and leadership.
Schools are most effective when parents and the community are integral parts of the educational process.
Cell Phones
Cell phones have made it easy for all of us to keep in touch
with each other. However, during class time a ringing cell
phone is a distraction to the entire class. Student cell
phones are to be turned off during class time. They are
confiscated until after school if they ring or a student uses
the phone during class. If you need to get in touch with your
student, please call the high school office at 807-7235, and
we will get a message out to your student. ---Thank you!
No Cell Phone
use during
class time!
Sports
Go
B e a r c at
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Dear Parents:
August brings Bearcat Athletics to another school year with a
great deal of enthusiasm! Please take time to read the following,
as I believe you will find the information helpful.
1.
All-Sports Parent Meeting ---- ALL PARENTS of 201516 W. F. West athletes are asked to attend a meeting on
Wednesday, September 2nd, at 6:00 pm, in the W. F. West
Commons.
2. Athletic Clearance -- Varsity football practice begins on
Wednesday, August 19th. All other fall sports begin on Monday, August 24th. Students must complete all forms and pay ASB ($20) and Athletic Fees ($20 plus $15
transportation fee per sport) before they are eligible to practice. The paperwork is available in the
Athletic Office.
3.
Season Tickets -- We presently offer an All-Sports Ticket and a Football Season Ticket for parents
and sports fans. The Football Season Ticket costs $20. A football season ticket with a reserved seat
costs $25. The All-Sports Ticket sells for $80, and admits you to all regular Bearcat home athletic
contests for the entire year. The All-Sports ticket with a reserved football seat costs $85. The AllSports Ticket, in terms of general admission, exceeds $195. Individuals 65 years of age and older may
purchase an All-Sports Ticket for $45. Tickets will be on sale beginning in late August, in the Athletic
Office, at W. F. West High School.
I look forward to meeting you on Wednesday, September 2nd, at 6:00 pm!
Jeff Johnson
Athletic Director
Bearcat Football Kickoff
The first home football game will be Friday, September 4th, at 7:00 p.m. The Bearcats will play Kingston.
Coach Wollan and the coaching staff, along with the Bearcat players, have been working hard since June
to prepare for the 2015 Bearcat football season. Go Bearcats!
Sports Schedule
Students are encouraged to participate in extra-curricular
activities. The following is a list of what sports are played in
which season.
Fall
Football
Cross Country
Volleyball
Tennis-Boys
Soccer-Girls
Golf-Boys
Swimming-Girls
Cheer
Winter
Basketball
Cheer
Wrestling
Spring
Baseball
Fastpitch
Track
Tennis-Girls
Golf-Girls
Soccer-Boys
Attention
Fall Sports
Participants
All participants in fall sports
must complete the necessary
paperwork, pay the Athletic fee
and ASB fee by August 18th. DO
NOT wait until the first practice
for clearance.
Bits ‘n Pieces
Student Fees
2015-16
ASB Officers
The fee schedule for the
2015 - 16 school year is as follows:
For these fees, make checks payable to:
W. F. West High School
ASB Card
$20
ASB Card replacement
$5
Annual
$50
Athletic Fee
$20
Transportation fee per sport $15
Football Helmet fee
$10
Traffic Safety
$390
(Offered before or after school, only.
Must apply/pay online.)
For school pictures, make checks payable to:
Lifetouch
A fee will be charged for some take-home projects
made in class during the year. Costs for the materials will be determined by the teacher. There is a
$15 fee for Pottery class.
There are no fees for a parking tag or a locker
lock. However, if a parking tag has to be replaced,
the cost will be $5. The cost to have a locker lock
replaced is $5.
President
Vice-President
Hunter Snyder
Secretary
Kelli Roberts
Nathan Anglin
Treasurers
Tessa Wollan
Maddy James
Hannah Cummings
Activities/Spirit Coordinator: Emilee Witham
Assembly Coordinator:
Randi Pedersen
Senior Class President
Junior Class Presidents
Sophomore Class President
Freshman Class President
Emma Baerny
Andrew Painter
Haley Simmons
TBD
There is no reduced rate for Traffic Safety
class.
We will be hosting our
Open House
on Tuesday, September 22,
at 6:00 p.m.
You are invited to come,
meet your student’s teachers
and get a feel of where your
student spends his/her day.
Please join us!
W. F. West Music Department
2015-2016 Tentative Calendar
Date Event Time Place School
Affected
9/15
Ted Brown Instrument Rental Night
3:00-6:30pm
Olympic Multipurpose
OES
9/21
SWWMEA Fall Meeting
5:30pm
Music Staff
10/2
UPS Choral Festival thru 10/3
All Day
University of Puget Sound
WFW
10/2
8th grade joins WFW Pep Band
5:30pm
WFW B. Room/Bearcat Stadium WFW/CMS
10/13
Music Booster Potluck/Concert
7:30pm
WF West Commons
WFW
11/10
CMS Fall Choir Concert
7:00pm
CMS Commons
CMS
11/20
WIBC @ Seatac thru 11/23
All Day
SeaTac Doubletree Hotel
WFW
12/3
Cascade Music Program
7:00pm
Cascade Gymnasium
Cascade
12/5
Chehalis Santa Parade
TBA
Downtown Chehalis
WFW
12/8
CMS WinterFest
6:15/7:30 CMS Gym
CMS
12/10
WFW Winter Concert
7:00pm
WFW Gymnasium
WFW
12/16
Westsinger’s Rotary Performance
TBA
TBA
WFW
1/8
PLU Honor Band thru Jan. 9
All Day
Pacific Lutheran University
WFW
1/12
CMS Steel Drum Concert
7:00pm
CMS Commons
CMS
1/21
CMS Band Night
7:00pm
CMS Gymnasium
CMS
1/28
WF West Percussion Show
7:00pm
WF West Little Theatre
WFW
1/29
Viking Jazz Festival
All Day
Poulsbo, WA
WFW
2/4
CMS Solo & Ens. Showcase
7:00pm
CMS Commons
CMS
2/6
Regional Instr. Solo & Ens. Contest
All Day
WF West High School
WFW / CMS
2/11
WMEA All-State through 2/14
All Day
Yakima, Washington
WFW / CMS
2/16
4th Grade Musical - Hays
7:00pm
Olympic Multipurpose
OES
2/18
4th Grade Musical - Hays
7:00pm
Olympic Multipurpose
OES
2/20
Regional Voc. Solo & Ens. Contest
All Day
WF West High School
WFW/CMS
2/23
Olympic Elementary Recruitment Assembly
8:30am
Olympic Elementary School
CMS/OES
2/25
2nd Grade Musical
7:00pm
Chester Rhodes Auditorium
REB
2/26
Warner Pacific Band Festival
All Day
Warner Pacific - Portland
CMS
3/1
3rd Grade Musical
7:00pm
Rhodes Auditorium
REB
3/5
Regional Elementary Honor Choir
All Day
CMS/OES
3/7
String Night (6-12)
7:00pm
RE Bennett Auditorium
WFW/CMS
3/8
WFW Band Night
7:00pm
WFW Commons
WFW
3/10
CMS Choir Night
7:00pm
CMS Commons
CMS
3/11
Clackamas Jazz Trip thru 3-13
All Day
Oregon City, OR
WFW
3/15
WFW Medley in March Choir Concert
7:00pm
WFW Commons
WFW
3/15
Regional MS Band Festival
All Day
Monticello Middle School
CMS
3/17
Regional MS Choir Festival
All Day
Tenino
CMS
3/17
Cascade Music Program
7:00pm
Cascade Gymnasium
Cascade
3/18
Evening For The Arts – Music Fundraiser
6:30pm
WF West Commons
3/19
Frontier Jazz Festival
All Day
CMS
3/22
Regional HS Band Contest
All Day
LCC in Longview
WFW
3/22
CMS Festival Concert
7:00pm
CMS Gymnasium
CMS
3/23
Regional HS Orchestra Contest
All Day
LCC in Longview
WFW
3/24
Regional HS Choir Contest
All Day
LCC in Longview
WFW/CMS
3/25
TYSA String Festival
All Day
Ever. State Coll.- Olympia
CMS
4/14
Jazz Unlimited Jazz Festival thru 4/16
All Day
Pasco, WA
WFW
4/18
University of Washington Choral Festival
All Day
University of Washington
WFW
4/29
State Solo/Ensemble Thru 4/30
All Day
CWU - Ellensburg
WFW
5/6
Bellevue Jazz Festival
All Day
Bellevue, WA
CMS
5/7
Mt. Hood Jazz Festival
All Day
Mt. Hood Community College
CMS
5/12
Cascade Music Program
7:00pm
Cascade Gymnasium
Cascade
5/13
Bellevue Jazz Festival
All Day
Bellevue High School
CMS
5/17
CMS Steel Band Concert
7:00pm
CMS Commons
CMS
5/19
CMS Spring Band Concert
7:00pm
CMS Gymnasium
CMS
5/23
WFW/CMS Jazz Concert
7:00pm
TBA
WFW / CMS
5/24
Spring Choir Concert (Gr. 6-12)
7:00pm
REB Auditorium
WFW/CMS/REB
5/26
WFW Spring Band Concert
7:00pm
WFW Gymnasium
WFW
6/2
Spring String Concert (Gr. 6-12)
7:00pm
WF West High School
WFW/CMS
6/6
SWWMEA Spring Meeting
5:30pm
Music Staff
6/8
4th Grade Music Recruitment Assembly
8:25am
Olympic Gymnasium
OLY
6/9
Evening Rental Meeting
3:00pm
Olympic Multipurpose
OLY
6/11
WFW Graduation (WFW Band)
6:00pm
WFW Gymnasium
WFW
6/13
5th Grade Concert
7:00pm
CMS Gymnasium
CMS / OES
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Back-to-School Dash
August 30th at 9:30 a.m.
All proceeds go for local scholarships.
Run -- Walk -- Ride your Bike
Starts at I-5 Toyota then to the Riverside Golf Course
and back to I-5 Toyota
All students that participate or volunteer will be given
priority in scholarships
Entry fees -- $15 Student
Adults -- $25
Family -- $50
And includes a T-shirt, beverages and breakfast.
Contact Tami Squires or Heidi Pehl at 740-9300
or email Tami at [email protected]
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Seniors
Eric Braun
Alison Graham
Jericka Jones
Jeong Hyeon Kim (Daniel)
Grecia Leal Pardo
Brycen O’Hara
Hayden Roberts
Jordan Sherfey
Justin Wendling
Jason Yarter
Juniors
Nathan Anglin
Rafael Arceo
Niko Bhagwandin
Brielle Black
Hannah Cummings
Abby Guerrero
Dane Hannum
Madeline James
Adam Schwarz
Alexander Schwiesow
Rory Slattery
Samantha Turner
Matthew Zylstra
Seniors
Colin Albert
Tailor Albright
Rachel Arriaga
Alicia Bivins
Daniel Blomdahl
Erin Bluhm
Sharndeep Chokar
Brayden Cooley
Brandon Davis
Alexandria Dawson
Beau Dugo
Matthew Durham
Riley Edwards
Nicolas Fisher
Maddison Folwell
Tad Foster
Tristian Gallegos
Alyssa Gerritsen
Brittany Gilbert
Wyatt Gleason
Olivia Gray
Audrey Hansen
James Hansen
Sheila Hines
Connor Howard
Joshua Johnson
Rachel Johnson
Adam Keevy
Payton Kelly
Matthew King
Jessica Lovelett
Sophomores
Kaelen Bach
Jason Chung
Andrew Gregory
Jeong Min Kim (Andrew)
Andrew Painter
Freshmen
Katherine Amrine
Matthew Avery
Nathan Avery
Katrina Bray
Bennett Bull
Mya Davis
Ashlynn Gallagher
Kynan Goldsby
Domonic Kim
Morgan Lakey
Jillian McCarthy
McKenzi Murden
Haley Simmons
Ashlee Vadala
Tierra West
Joshua Wilks
Brooke Mason
Charles McElroy IV
Matthew Mohney
Lisandro Nunez
Melanie Oseguera Iniguez
Tiana Parker
Lacey Phillips
Madison Phillips
Matthew Ray
Caitlin Reynolds
Kyla Richards
Kendra Rife
Michael Rose
Payton Rothlin
Anna Russell
Levi Sabin
Cristian Sanchez
Payje Schulz-Leef
Julie Spencer
Ryan Steepy
Gypsy Steffens
Carissa Summers
Jeffrey Tereski
Courtney Teshera
Gage Thayer
Sean Touhey
Ethan Tufts
Leslie Vazquez
Olivia Verduzco
Rilee Viggers
Heather Wilson
Joanna Wise
W. F. West High School
Honor Roll - Spring Semester 2015
These students earned a 3.25 or better GPA
Juniors
Emma Baerny
Madelyn Baker
Jillian Benson
Nathaniel Birchard
Veronica Braun
Jordan Bryant
Ethan Butterfield
Mason Caird
Tyler Clark
Ashley Cordrey-Short
Hayden Dobyns
Kyra Dykeman
Rielee Flodin
Hannah Freeman
Leah Gallivan
Payton Goble
Kassidy Grandorff
Scott Hasbrook
Brody Holcomb
Elijah Johnson
Kendra Kostick
Mary Lalone
Sabrina Lloyd
Emma Lund
Ethan Lund
Mahlia Mahoney
Kelly McCarthy
Jessica McKay
Molly McMahan
Imari Merchant
Sarah Mickel
Cody Miller
Colton Moorhead
Ana Nanco Colula
Ashley Reeder
Brandon Smith
Alysha Stayton
Ruthann Swart
Hannah Tak
Nakita Tibbits
William Toynbee
Alexandria Wahl
Joshua Walters
Blake Wichert
Heidi Wilson
Brittany Wood
Sophi Wulff
Isaac Yang
Garrett Yarter
Sophomores
Ivy Alexander
Will Alexander
Mary Bartlow
Aurora Biggers
Adrian Boites-Arellano
Dylan Boman
Brayden Bostwick
Chloe Bradley
Ashley Burnham
Madison Christian
Kayana Curwood
Shiann Davidson
Kristen Dipo
Danielle Dugo
Shannon Flexhaug
Angel Foster
Kimberly Frazier
Elena Garcia
Allison Haakenson
Kyndra Haller
Jamie Hawley
Alec Ibanez
Alexandra Johnson
Julie Johnston
Andrew Mann
Tyler Mason
Isabel Nanco
Jordan Norquist
Eugene Pak
Tysen Paul
Colton Pruitt
William Radtke
Grace Redmon
Elijah Robinson
Iris Sanchez-Franco
Hunter Snyder
Sophia Som
Cameron Steepy
Alexandra Strasser
Katherine Sutley
Brenna Tennant
Brandon Touhey
James Walker
Ethan White
Nataliya Zagorodnyaya
Freshmen
Alexis Akins
Gabrielle Alberson
Scotlyn Anderson
Tyler Ashmore
Kathryn Balmelli
Bern Berg
Kayti Bishop
Kendra Bottenberg
Erin Brown
Katelyn Buckman
Camden Bull
Zi Chen
Bianca Collins
Bailey Cooper
Nicholas Crawford
Cory Davis
Kindra Davis
Cole Demaris
Emma Dobbs
Bryce Dobyns
Alexis Dodd
Jasper Ellingson
Daniel Ford
Jacob Ford
Rebecca Ford
Payton Gift
Lauren Godfrey
Morgan Goodrich
Takapautolo Hafoka
McKenzie Hall
Victoria Hernandez
Whitnee Herr
Logan Hicks
Tiffany Huestis
Julia Johnson
Myra Kalich
Trissa Lete’
Abbey Link
Damien Lopez
Melissa Luque-Coronel
Jack Mallonee
Bianca Martinez
Shay McCarthy
Ivan Mendez
Austin Michal
Max Miller
Emma Moon
Alan Pierson
Joseph Powe
Jacob Prigmore
Kyle Rodgers
Madeleine Roy
Anton Schilter
Luke Schwarz
Justin Schwiesow
Josiah Sellers
Alexander Sells
Cassandra Shipman
Colby Shoemaker
Brittany Snyder
Mason Stark
Karalee Stritmatter
Connor Tardiff
Dallas Taylor
Emma Tufts
Jeweliana Walker
Jordan Waring
Brandon White
Katherine White
Megan Wilks
Nole Wollan
Joseph Wylam
Bits ‘n Pieces
Annual News
Sept. 30 -- Photo Deadline for 2016 Seniors
Now is the time to have your senior photos taken if you haven’t already done it. Don’t wait until the last minute when
yearbook deadlines are due. Now is also a good time to dig out those old baby pictures to go along with your senior
photo on your annual page.
Some guidelines to remember when you have your senior photo taken:
• Please wear clothing that reflects our school’s standards. No strapless, low cut or spaghetti strap tops.
• No gang or obscene gestures.
• And please, no photos with your favorite vehicle, animal or friend. We just want to see you.
• Tell your photographer that you need a resolution of 300 dpi when sized at 2.5” x 3.5” in either .jpg or .tif format.
Please don’t turn in any photos smaller than 2.5” x 3.5” or pictures printed on paper.
• Head shots in color are preferred. Tell your photographer that you need a resolution of 300 dpi when sized at 2.5”
x 3.5” in either .jpg or .tif format. Please don’t turn in any photos smaller than 2.5” x 3.5” or pictures printed on
paper. Facebook photos generally do not have a high enough resolution.
• You can turn in photos, CDs, flash drives or send your photos by email to [email protected].
• Make sure any CDs or original photos are marked with the student’s full name. Writing on a strip of masking tape
and then taping it to the back of the photo works best.
Senior photos, baby pictures, senior biographies and quotes are ALL due by Wednesday, SEPTEMBER 30. If you can’t
afford senior photos or won’t have them by that date, please see Mrs. Fink in the library, call her at 807-7235 ext.
5455, or email the address above. We want your photo in the yearbook!
What is
Core/Flex?
Core/Flex is a time built into the
regular school day that provides
support and rewards to all students
for academic achievement. This program is aimed at reducing failure and
increasing learning opportunities for
all students.
Students who have a “D” or an “F”
grade in any class return to that
class to take advantage of an extra
25 minutes of focused instruction
each day. This is a tremendous help
to those students who struggle in one
or more areas of study.
Students who maintain “C” grades or
above enjoy the FLEXibility of using
this time in a variety of ways such
as: additional teacher help, attend a
guided study hall, access computer
labs, access the career center, meet in
study groups, or attend an AP seminar.
W. F. West High school began using
the Core/Flex program in November.
This is a great opportunity for our
students to achieve success in their
high school careers.
TRAFFIC SAFETY
Same Class; New Procedures
Thinking of taking traffic safety at W.F.West this year? There are some changes
you must be aware of. The only way to register and pay for the class is on-line.
The cost is $390.00 which does include the DOL written test. It does not include
the cost of the DOL drive test. Go to www.esd113.org hold your mouse over Support Services click on the Traffic Safety drop down. Scroll to Fees & Enrollment
process. You will be given a list of classes that are currently available, find the location (W.F.West), click on the For More Information link and enter your payment
information. Please don’t add spaces or dashes when entering your phone number.
The first class this year begins September 14th and ends November 3rd. It is a
7:00 am class and is held Monday through Thursday. Drives will be scheduled outside of school hours with the instructor. Students must be 15 years of age prior
to the beginning of instruction time.
Advisory Period
Advisory Period is an important part of W. F. West. Twice a month students and
staff meet to have additional lessons on Study Skills, Social Skills, and Career
Pathways. It is also a time to conduct school business that takes away from the
regular schedule while allowing students to connect to a specific faculty member
in a mentor/mentee relationship. These advisory groups are randomly assigned by
grade level by the Counseling Center, and students are with the same group for four
years. Some teachers have only freshmen and they are familiar with the events and
issues specific to ninth graders. The majority of the staff keep the same advisory
group for the next three years.
Immunization Reminder
If your student has not had a TD (Tetanus) shot in ten years, it is time for a booster. For many students, it may be
time for a MMR Booster. All students in grades 6 through 12 must have an MMR Booster. Also, ALL students entering
Kindergarten will need to be fully immunized against Hepatitis B. Check with your doctor or the Health Department for
additional immunization information.
Aug. 19
Aug. 24
Aug. 24
Aug. 25
Aug. 26
Aug. 27
Calendar of Events
First day of Varsity Football practice
Fall Sports Practice Starts
Registration for Seniors
Registration for Juniors
Registration for Sophomores
Freshmen Registration/Link
New-to-the-District Student Reg.
Varsity Football
Setp. 4
7:00 w/Kingston
Sept. 11 7:00 @ N. Kitsap
Sept. 18 7:15 @ West Valley
Sept. 25 7:00 w/Olympic
Sept. 2
Sept. 7
Sept. 8
Sept. 22
Sept. 30
6:00 PM - All-Sports Parent Meeting
Labor Day
First Day of School
Welcome-Back Assembly
Open House
Picture Make-Up Day
September Athletic Competitions
JV Football
Sept. 7
3:00 @ Kingston
Sept. 14 4:30 w/N. Kitsap
Sept. 28 5:30 @ Olympic
9th Grade
Sept. 14
Sept. 21
Sept. 28
(C) Football
4:30 w/N. Kitsap
4:30 w/Montesano
6:00 @ Capital
Swimming
Sept. 10
Sept. 17
Sept. 24
Sept. 29
4:00 @ Grays Harbor
4:00 @ Centralia
4:00 @ Centralia
4:00 @ Centralia
Golf
Aug. 28
Sept. 8
Sept. 14
Sept. 16
Sept. 18
Sept. 21
Sept. 23
Sept. 25
Sept. 30
3:30 @ Centralia
Tee-Off Tourney
3:30 @ Rochester
3:30 w/Centralia
3:30 @ Tumwater
3:30 @ Kelso
3:30 w/B. Hills
3:30 @ RA Long
3:30 @ Centralia
3:30 w/Tumwater
Tennis
Sept. 9
Sept. 11
Sept. 14
Sept. 16
Sept. 18
Sept. 22
Sept. 23
Sept. 25
Sept. 28
Sept. 30
3:30 @ Aberdeen
3:30 @ Mark Morris
3:30 @ Centralia
3:30 w/Tumwater
3:30 w/RA Long
3:30 @ B. Hills
3:30 w/Eatonville
3:30 w/Centralia
3:30 @ Black Hills
3:30 @ Tumwater
W.F. West DRONE ZONE STEM ACADEMY
This year’s Summer STEM Academy
was a huge success. Over 70 students
attended from all over Lewis County
and beyond! We also had 20 W.F.
West students take time off from
summer break to lead and teach their
peers how to fly drones and program
Sumobot robots alongside W.F. West
science and math teachers under the
direction of Lynn Panther, STEM Coordinator and Tommy Elder, STEM Director and Assistant Principal.
This year’s field trip was to the Boeing Future of Flight Aviation Center, a
museum and educational facility built
by Boeing to showcase their contributions to aviation and to provide opportunities to students interested in
STEM fields.
The Academy’s goal is to provide motivation for all students pursing STEM
education by featuring an interactive
week with new and noteworthy technology.
Students also got a chance to explore
real life applications of science and
engineering through workshops put
on by professors at Centralia College.
Topics included a pig heart dissection
lab, making aspirin, a field trip to the
Mima Mounds, and many more.
Students got to spend three days at
W.F. West flying drones and building
their Sumobot programs, as well as
a day at the Boeing Future of Flight
Aviation Center, and a day learning
about cool applications of Chemistry,
Biology, Engineering, Math, and several other STEM disciplines at Centralia
College.
Academy students participated in
workshops about drones and robotics
in the context of a real life company.
It was a fun and insightful day!
Throughout the week students worked
to master skills that would allow them
to compete in the Tournament of
Champions, a combined Drone Obstacle Course and Sumobot Match hosted on the W.F. West football field.
Volleyball
Sept. 8
Sept. 10
Sept. 12
Sept. 15
Sept. 17
Sept. 26
Sept. 29
5:30/7:00 @ Kalama
5:45/7:00 @ Rochester
JV Kelso Invite
5:30/7:00 w/Mossyrock
5:30/7:00 @ King’s Way
8:30 @ Monarch Challenge (Var)
5:30/7:00 @ Ft. Vancouver
Varsity Soccer
Sept. 3
6:00 @ Tiger Jamboree
Sept. 8
5/7:00 @ Yelm
Sept. 10 5/7:00 w/Rochester
Sept. 15 7:00 w/Seattle Christian
Sept. 19 6:00 @ Washougal
Sept. 24 5/7:00 @ Black Hills
Sept. 26 1:00 Alumni
Sept. 29 5/7:00 w/Ft. Vancouver
Cross Country
Sept. 12 10:00 @ Capital
Sept. 19 TBA @ Ft. Steilacoom Invit
Sept. 23 4:00 w/Cent/Tum
Sept. 30 4:00 @ Tumwater
Parents and members of the community came out to watch as students
competed for prizes and showed off
their new skills. The Tournament was
an enormous success and was a great
way to wrap up a wonderful week.
“I really enjoyed programming the
robots and learning more about programming. I also really enjoyed the
drones…. overall a really good experience. I also enjoyed meeting new people” –Madi
“I think that the drones were pretty
cool, and the Centralia College [day]
was interesting since we were learning
new things” –Seth
Bits ‘n Pieces
Registration Policy and Procedures
Students are registered for classes every spring by the counseling staff. Students are advised of their academic standing and graduation requirements through classroom visits and
advisory. After the completion of the spring student-led
conferences, students go to the computer lab to register for
their courses. At this time, students request which courses
they would prefer to take. Classes requiring teacher approval
(TA, advanced weights, annual, tech assistant, etc.), or audition (choir, jazz band, etc.) will be assigned by the counselors
accordingly and placed on the student’s schedule. The registration process helps us plan the number of sections we need
for classes and to distribute students equally. Since students
choose their courses, they will remain in the courses they are
placed in at the beginning of the year.
Students receive their completed class schedules in August.
All schedules are reviewed by the counselors for accuracy.
Counselors are available for a few days before school to make
academic adjustments if there is an error in a schedule (see
reasons below). The time set aside on these days is for brief
problem solving of schedules that are missing key components.
They are not academic advising or four-year planning appointments. Note: There should be very few schedule changes
necessary as students request the courses they wish to take
toward graduation.
Schedule changes will be made for the following reasons:
1. Academic misplacement – If the student is placed in the
wrong level of class or is placed in a class without meeting
the pre-requisite.
2.Program change – If the student has been accepted into
an academic program or the student is no longer enrolled
in a specific program of study (choir, band, New Market,
Running Start, AP, etc.).
3.Missing an academic class – If the student is missing a
core class such as English, history, math or science.
4.Missing a graduation requirement – If the student is missing a course necessary to graduate in the upcoming school
year.
5.To balance classes so that overcrowding does not occur.
Schedules will NOT be changed for the following reasons:
1. Student does not like the teacher.
2. Parent does not like the teacher.
3. The teacher does not like the student.
4. The teacher is “too hard.”
5. The teacher is “not hard enough.”
6. The teacher gives too much work.
7. The student is failing the class.
8. The class is perceived by the student to be too difficult.
9. To change the student’s lunch.
10. To have classes with friends.
Personality conflicts will not be justification for changing a
class. All conflicts need to be resolved in a mature, professional manner. We ask that the student and parent first take
the responsibility to meet with the teacher and work through
the problem. If a resolution cannot be reached, then the parent or teacher should contact an administrator to meet about
the issue. If a class change is granted by the administration,
it will be based on space availability and with the least impact
to the student’s schedule.
Course changes must be completed within the first 10 days
of each semester. After 10 days, an “F” will be placed
on a student’s transcript if he/she drops a course. If a
student adds a course after 10 days, he/she possibly would
not receive full semester credit for the course.
To schedule a meeting with a teacher, administrator and counselor, please contact the counseling center at 807-7235 ext.
5514.
Attendance Reminders
To help make the year run smoother, here are a few reminders.
When your student is absent:
• Please put first and last name on all notes to the office.
• Please put the date of the day(s) your student is absent on the note.
When students have a scheduled appointment and need to leave school early, please send a note with them,
so they may receive a pink excused slip.
Remind your student that it is mandatory for them to sign in and out at the attendance window when they
leave prior to the end of the day, or come to school after the 8:15 bell. Failure to sign in and/or out is
1/2-hour detention.
It is against policy to allow students to leave campus during class time without parent permission. If a student leaves campus without permission, he/she will be truant.
Students who are frequently late without notes will be given same-day lunch detention.
Nondiscrimination Statement/Equal Opportunity Employment Notice
Chehalis School District is an equal opportunity education system and employer that does not discriminate
on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, age, honorably-discharged veteran or military status,
sex, sexual orientation including gender expression or identity, marital status, or qualified individuals with
disabilities including the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability or the use of a trained
dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, and provides equal access to designated youth
groups, (i.e. Boy Scouts). (Board Policies 3210 and 5010)
El Distrito Escolar en Chehalis es un sistema escolar con igualdad de oportunidades en la educacion y
trata a todos por igual sin discriminación racial, religion, color, origen nacional, edad, sexo, orientación
sexual, expresiones del genero, identidad, estado matrimonial, ó individuos incapacitados, ó con impedimientos sensoriales, mentales, impedimientos fisicos o´ impedimientos que requieran la asistencia de
perros guias, ó personas que utilizen los servicios de mascotas y proporcionamos igual acceso a grupos
juveniles designados, (i.e. Boy Scouts).
The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:
Title IX/Affirmative Action Officer
Mary Lou Bissett, Assistant Superintendent
310 SW 16th Street
Chehalis, WA 98532
(360) 807-7200
Section 504/ADA Officer
Director of Student Support Programs
1265 SW Pacific Ave.
Chehalis, WA 98532
(360) 807-7245
Attendance Law
The Washington State Legislature passed a strict attendance law to let parents and guardians know of an
attendance problem. Our Board Policy 3122 is in compliance with RCW 28A.225.005-060.
Title I, Part A, Highly Qualified Teachers
Notification to parents informing them that they can request the following information regarding instructional
staff who work with their children:
·
Whether or not the child’s teacher has met state certification for the grades and subjects s/he is
teaching.
·
Whether or not the teacher is working with an emergency or conditional certificate where state
certification criteria has been waived.
·
The baccalaureate degree major of the teacher and any other graduate certification or degree held,
including field of discipline of the certificate or degree.
·
If the child receives instructional services from a paraeducator, the paraeducator’s qualifications.
(Board Policy 4130) Revised June 2013
Title I, Part A, Highly Qualified Teachers
Notification to parents informing them that they can request the following information regarding instructional
staff who work with their children:
Whether or not the child’s teacher has met state certification for the grades and subjects s/he is teaching.
Whether or not the teacher is working with an emergency or conditional certificate where state certification
criteria has been waived.
The baccalaureate degree major of the teacher and any other graduate certification or degree held, including
field of discipline of the certificate or degree.
If the child receives instructional services from a paraeducator, the paraeducator’s qualifications.
(Board Policy 4130)
Media Recognition of Students
During the course of the school year, our students are often involved in activities featured in news articles
and possibly pictures. If you do not want your child/student individually identified by name, please notify our
office in writing at your earliest convenience. This excludes group pictures where student are not personally
identified. Also, our school parent bulletin/newsletter may include pictures of your child, as well as school
and district webpages. Should you wish for your child’s name and picture not to appear in school bulletins,
newsletters or on school or district webpages, please notify our school office.
SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICES
The Special Education Services Department provides services to students with a wide range of disabilities
from mild learning difficulties to severe disabilities. Services may include psychological assessments,
counseling, communication disorder services, vision and hearing screening, occupational and physical
therapy, infant/toddler preschool programs for children birth to six years of age, home-based or centerbased programs. (Board policy 2161))
SECTION 504 OF THE REHABILITATION ACT OF 1973
The Rehabilitation Act of 1973 prohibits discrimination against persons with disabilities. Section 504 requires
that schools provide a full range of special accommodations/services, so that student may participate and
benefit from public education programs and activities. Students may be considered disabled under 504
even though they may not require Special Education services pursuant to the Individuals with Disabilities
Education Act (IDEA). (Board policy 2162)
Parent/Student Rights in Identification, Evaluation and Placement
The following is a description of the rights granted by federal law to students with disabilities. The intent
of the law is to keep you fully informed concerning decisions about your child and to inform you of your
rights if you disagree with any of these decisions.
You have the right to:
1. Have your child take part in, and receive benefits from, public education programs without discrimination because of his/her disabling conditions.
2. Have the school district advise you of your rights under federal law.
3. Receive prior notice with respect to actions regarding the identification, evaluation, or placement of
your child. Parent consent must be obtained before initial evaluation and placement.
4. Have your child receive a free appropriate education. This includes the right to be educated with
non-disabled students to the maximum extent appropriate.
5. Have your child educated in facilities and receive services comparable to those provided nondisabled
students.
6. Have your child receive special education and related services if he/she is found to need them under
the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act or Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and provide
transportation as a related service when necessary as part of a student’s accommodation plan.
7. Have evaluation, educational program, and placement decisions made based upon a variety of
information sources, and by persons who know the student, the evaluation data, and placement
options.
8. Have transportation provided to and from an alternative placement setting at no greater cost to you
than would be incurred if the student were placed in a program operated by the district.
9. Have your child be given an equal opportunity to participate in nonacademic and extracurricular
activities offered by the district.
10.Examine all relevant records relating to decisions regarding your child’s identification, evaluation,
educational program, and placement.
11. Obtain copies of your child’s education records at a reasonable cost unless the fee would effectively
deny you access to the records.
12.A response from the school district to reasonable requests for explanations and interpretations of
your child’s records.
13.Request amendment of your child’s educational records if there is reasonable cause to believe that
they are inaccurate, misleading or otherwise in violation of the privacy rights of your child. If the
school district refuses this request for amendment, it shall notify you within a reasonable time and
advise you of the right to a hearing.
14.Request mediation or an impartial due process hearing related to decisions or actions regarding
your child’s identification, evaluation, educational program or placement. You and the student may
take part in the hearing and have an attorney represent you. Hearing requests must be made to the
Director of Student Support Services.
15.Ask for payment of reasonable attorney fees if you are successful on your claim.
16.File a local grievance.
17. Have your child receive accommodations under a Section 504 plan, if he/she has a physical or
mental impairment that substantially limits a major life activity.
The person in this district who is responsible for assuring that the district complies with Section 504 is the
Director of Student Support Services, phone number (360) 807-7245. The Director of Student Support
Services can provide 504 ADA information. (Board Policy 2162)
CHILDFIND
The ChildFind program conducts activities for the purpose of locating, evaluating and identifying students
with a suspected disability. Activities apply to students ages birth through 21. Formal screenings and assessments, which could include the areas of hearing, vision, social skills, language, learning and motor skills,
are available for preschool students. For parent(s)/guardian(s) concerns about their child’s development
or questions about the ChildFind program, please contact the district Student Support Services office at
(360) 807-7245. Board policies 2161 and 2162. (WAC 392-172-100)
Prohibition of Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying (BP 3207)
The District is committed to a safe and civil educational environment for all students, employees, parents/
legal guardians, volunteers and patrons that is free from harassment, intimidation or bullying. “Harassment, intimidation or bullying” means any intentional written message or image – including those that are
electronically transmitted - verbal, or physical act, including but not limited to one shown to be motivated
by race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation including gender expression or
identity, or mental or physical disability, or other distinguishing characteristics, when an act:
Physically harms a student or damages the student’s property.
Has the effect of substantially interfering with a student’s education.
Is so severe, persistent, or pervasive that it creates an intimidating or threatening educational environment.
Has the effect of substantially disrupting the orderly operation of the school.
Nothing in this section requires the affected student to actually possess a characteristic that is a basis for
the harassment, intimidation, or bullying.
“Other distinguishing characteristics” can include but are not limited to: physical appearance, clothing or
other apparel, socioeconomic status, and weight.
“Intentional acts” refers to the individual’s choice to engage in the act rather than the ultimate impact of
the action(s).
Behaviors/Expressions
Harassment, intimidation or bullying can take many forms including, but not limited to: slurs, rumors, jokes,
innuendos, demeaning comments, drawings, cartoons, pranks, gestures, physical attacks, threats, or other
written, oral or physical or electronically transmitted messages or images.
This policy is not intended to prohibit expression of religious, philosophical, or political views, provided
that the expression does not substantially disrupt the educational environment. Many behaviors that do
not rise to the level of harassment, intimidation or bullying may still be prohibited by other district policies
or building, classroom, or program rules.
Training
This policy is a component of the district’s responsibility to create and maintain a safe, civil, respectful
and inclusive learning community and is to be implemented in conjunction with comprehensive training
of staff and volunteers.
Prevention
The District will provide students with strategies aimed at preventing harassment, intimidation, and bullying.
ployees will not be disciplined for making a report in good faith. However, persons found to knowingly report or corroborate false allegations will be subject to appropriate discipline.
Interventions
Interventions are designed to remediate the impact on the targeted student(s) and others impacted by the violation, to change the behavior of the perpetrator, and to restore a positive school climate.
The District will consider the frequency of incidents, developmental age of the student, and severity of the conduct in determining intervention strategies. Interventions will range from counseling, correcting behavior and discipline, to law enforcement referrals.
Compliance Officer
The superintendent will appoint a compliance officer as the primary district contact to receive copies of all formal and informal complaints and ensure policy implementation. The name and contact information for the compliance officer will be communicated throughout the district.
Compliance Officer: Mary Lou Bissett, Assistant Superintendent
310 SW 16th Street, Chehalis, WA 98532, (360) 807­
7200
The superintendent is authorized to direct the implementation of procedures addressing the elements of this policy.
Retaliation/False Allegations
Retaliation is prohibited and will result in appropriate discipline. It is a violation of this policy to threaten or harm someone for reporting harassment, intimidation, or bullying. It is also a violation of District policy to knowingly report false allegations of harassment, intimidation, and bullying. Students or em-
FERPA/PPRA (District Board Policies 3230, 3231, 3232 & 4040)
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) affords parents and students over 18 years of
age (“eligible students”) certain rights with respect to the student’s education records. These rights are:
1. The right to inspect and review the student’s education records within 45 days of the day the School
receives a request for access. Parents or eligible students should submit to the building principal
a written request that identifies the record(s) they wish to inspect. The School official will make
arrangements for access and notify the parent or eligible student of the time and place where the
records may be inspected.
2. The right to request the amendment of the student’s education records that the parent or eligible
student believes are inaccurate or misleading. Parents or eligible students may ask the School to
amend a record that they believe is inaccurate or misleading. They should write the building principal,
clearly identify the part of the record they want changed, and specify why it is inaccurate or misleading.
If the School decides not to amend the record as requested by the parent or eligible student, the
School will notify the parent or eligible student of the decision and advise them of their right to a hearing
regarding the request for amendment. Additional information regarding the hearing procedures will be
provided to the parent or eligible student when notified of the right to a hearing.
3. The right to consent to disclosures of personally identifiable information contained in the student’s education records, except to the extent that FERPA authorizes disclosure without consent. One exception,
which permits disclosure without consent, is disclosure to school officials with legitimate educational
interests. A school official is a person employed by the School as an administrator, supervisor, instructor,
or support staff member (including health or medical staff and law enforcement unit personnel); a person
serving on the School Board; a person or company with whom the School has contracted to perform
a special task (such as an attorney, auditor, medical consultant, or therapist); or a parent or student
serving on an official committee, such as a disciplinary or grievance committee, or assisting another
school official in performing his or her tasks. A school official has a legitimate educational interest if the
official needs to review an education record in order to fulfill his or her professional responsibility. Upon
request, the School discloses education records without consent to officials of another school district in
which a student seeks or intends to enroll.
4. The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), a Federal law, requires that the Chehalis
School District, with certain exceptions, obtain your written consent prior to the disclosure of personally
identifiable information from your child’s education records. However, the Chehalis School District may
disclose appropriately designated “directory information” without written consent, unless you have advised
the District to the contrary in accordance with District procedures. The primary purpose of directory
information is to allow the Chehalis School District to include this type of information from your child’s
education records in certain school publications. Examples include: a playbill, showing your student’s
role in a drama production; the annual yearbook; honor roll or other recognition lists; graduation programs; and sports activity sheets, such as for wrestling, showing weight and height of team members.
Directory information, which is information that is generally not considered harmful or an invasion
of privacy if released, can also be disclosed to outside organizations without a parent’s prior written
consent. Outside organizations include, but are not limited to, companies that manufacture class rings
or publish yearbooks. In addition, two federal laws require local educational agencies (LEAs) receiving
assistance under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA) to provide military
recruiters, upon request, with three directory information categories - names, addresses and telephone
listings - unless parents have advised the LEA that they do not want their student’s information
disclosed without their prior written consent.(1)
The Chehalis School District has designated the following information as directory information:
student’s name, participation in officially recognized activities and sports, address, telephone listing,
weight and height of members of athletic teams, electronic mail address, photograph, degrees, honors,
and awards received, date and place of birth, major field of study, dates of attendance, grade level, the
most recent educational agency or institution attended
In order to exercise refusal to release directory information, the school district, within ten (10) days of the
publication of this notice, shall receive written refusal by the student’s parent/guardian or student if he/she
has reached the age of 18. Such written notice shall be addressed to the District’s Title IX officer listed below:
Equal Opportunity Employment
Chehalis School District #302 complies with all federal rules and regulations does not discriminate on the
basis of race, creed, color, national origin, age, honorably-discharged veteran or military status, sex, sexual
orientation including gender identity, marital status, or disability. This holds true for all district employment
opportunities. Minorities and candidates with disabilities are welcome to apply. Appropriate reasonable
accommodations will be provided by the District. Job sharing will be considered if deemed appropriate by
The Board.
All employees must, at all times, be aware of the spirit and principle of equal employment opportunity and
cooperate fully to assure the success of the Affirmative Action Program.
Inquiries regarding compliance or appeal procedures may be directed to the School District’s Title IX Officer,
Mary Lou Bissett Assistant Superintendent, Chehalis School District, 310 SW 16th Street, Chehalis, WA
98532, (360) 807-7200, option 1 or the Section 504 Officer, Director of Student Support Programs, 1265 S.
W. Pacific Ave, (360) 807-7245
Mary Lou Bissett, Assistant Superintendent
Chehalis School District
310 S. W. 16th Street
Chehalis, Washington 98532
360-807-7200
5. The right to file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education concerning alleged
failures by the School to comply with the requirements of FERPA. The name and address of
the Office that administers FERPA are:
Family Policy Compliance Office
U.S. Department of Education
400 Maryland Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20202-5901
PPRA affords parents certain rights regarding our conduct of surveys, collection and use of
information for marketing purposes, and certain physical exams. These include the right to:
• Consent before students are required to submit to a survey that concerns one or more of the
following protected areas (“protected information survey”) if the survey is funded in whole or in
part by a program of the U.S. Department of Education (ED)–
1. Political affiliations or beliefs of the student or student’s parent;
2. Mental or psychological problems of the student or student’s family;
3. Sex behavior or attitudes;
4. Illegal, anti-social, self-incriminating, or demeaning behavior;
5. Critical appraisals of others with whom respondents have close family relationships;
6. Legally recognized privileged relationships, such as with lawyers, doctors, or ministers;
7. Religious practices, affiliations, or beliefs of the student or parents; or
8. Income, other than as required by law to determine program eligibility.
•Receive notice and an opportunity to opt a student out of –
1. Any other protected information survey, regardless of funding;
2. Any non-emergency, invasive physical exam or screening required as a condition of
attendance,administered by the school or its agent, and not necessary to protect the immediate health and safety of a student, except for hearing, vision, or scoliosis screenings, or any
physical exam or screening permitted or required under State law; and
3. Activities involving collection, disclosure, or use of personal information obtained from students
for marketing or to sell or otherwise distribute the information to others.
•Inspect, upon request and before administration or use –
1. Protected information surveys of students;
2. Instruments used to collect personal information from students for any of the above marketing,
sales, or other distribution purposes; and
3. Instructional material used as part of the educational curriculum.
These rights transfer to from the parents to a student who is 18 years old or an emancipated
minor under State law.
The Chehalis School District has developed and adopted policies, in consultation with parents,
regarding these rights, as well as arrangements to protect student privacy in the administration
of protected information surveys and the collection, disclosure, or use of personal information for
marketing, sales, or other distribution purposes. The Chehalis School District will directly notify
parents of these policies at least annually at the start of each school year and after any substantive
changes. The Chehalis School District will also directly notify, such as through U.S. Mail or email,
parents of students who are scheduled to participate in the specific activities or surveys noted
below and will provide an opportunity for the parent to opt his or her child out of participation of
the specific activity or survey. The Chehalis School District will make this notification to parents
at the beginning of the school year if the District has identified the specific or approximate dates
of the activities or surveys at that time. For surveys and activities scheduled after the school
year starts, parents will be provided reasonable notification of the planned activities and surveys
listed below and be provided an opportunity to opt their child out of such activities and surveys.
Parents will also be provided an opportunity to review any pertinent surveys. Following is a list of
the specific activities and surveys covered under this requirement:
• Collection, disclosure, or use of personal information for marketing, sales or other distribution.
• Administration of any protected information survey not funded in whole or in part by ED.
• Any non-emergency, invasive physical examination or screening as described above.
Parents who believe their rights have been violated may file a complaint with:
Family Policy Compliance Office
U.S. Department of Education
400 Maryland Avenue, SW
Washington, D.C. 20202-5901
W. F. West High School
Registration Check-Off List
WELCOME BACK!
Student Name:Grade:
Parent Name:
$20
ASB Card (required, if participating in sports)
FREE
ID Card (An ID card is required if you do not get an ASB Card.)
$50
Yearbook (Will cost $55 in spring ‘08.)
$20*
$15
$10
Football Athletic Fee +
Transportation Fee+
Helmet Fee
$20*
$15
Boys’ Tennis Athletic Fee +
Transportation Fee
$20*
$15
Boys’ Golf Athletic Fee -- Plus green fee paid at Newaukum Valley Golf Course +
Transportation Fee
$20*
$15
Girls’ Soccer Athletic Fee +
Transportation Fee
$20*
$15
Girls’ swimming Athletic Fee +
Transportation Fee
$20*
$15
Volleyball Athletic Fee +
Transportation Fee
$20*
$15
Cross Country Athletic Fee +
Transportation Fee
$_____
delinquent fees & fines
$
TOTAL payable to W. F. West High School
Checks payable to W. F. West will be accepted for exact amount, ONLY.
*Must have Athletic Department clearance prior to first practice -- See Mrs. Weeks (807-7240)
Pick up your completed ASB/ID card before you leave
Checks for pictures must be made out to Lifetouch.
Issues regarding delinquent fees and fines must be resolved prior to receiving a fall class schedule.
December - 14
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4/22 Early Release - Staff Inservice
4/4-4/8 Spring Break
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21 (22)
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12/18 Early Release for Holidays
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August
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February - 20
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4
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16 17 18
23 24 25
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20
27
5/30 Memorial Day - Holiday
no school
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5/6 Early Release - Staff Inservice
M
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9
16
23
30
May - 20
T W Th
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5
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17 18 19
24 25 26
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1/29 Early Release - Staff Inservice
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6/11 Graduation
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Early releases
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3/1 Early Release - Staff Inservice
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M
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Non-school days/holidays
( ) Early release days
Regular school days
12:05 p.m.
12:05 p.m.
12:30 p.m.
12:40 p.m.
12:15 p.m.
12:25 p.m.
12:25 p.m.
12:55 p.m.
1:00 p.m.
12:40 p.m.
November 25, 2015
December 18, 2015
June 16, 2016
Cascade
R.E. Bennett
Olympic
Chehalis Middle School
W.F. West High School
11:05 a.m.
11:05 a.m.
11:35 a.m.
11:45 a.m.
11:15 a.m.
Early Releases -Holidays/Last Day
of School
(No lunch)
October 2, 2015
October 23, 2015
January 29, 2016
February 29, 2016
March 1-4, 2016
April 22, 2016
May 6, 2016
Cascade
R.E. Bennett
Olympic
Chehalis Middle School
W.F. West High School
2 hr Early Releases – Inservice
and Spring Conference Days
(Lunch served)
November 16-20, 2015
Cascade
R.E. Bennett
Olympic
Chehalis Middle School
W.F. West High School
Fall Conference Days
(Lunch served)
2015-2016 Early Release Times
REGULAR SCHOOL HOURS
Cascade
8:10 am – 2:25 pm
RE Bennett 8:10 am – 2:25 pm
Olympic
8:25 am – 2:55 pm
Chehalis MS 8:25 am – 3:00 pm
WF West
8:15 am – 2:40 pm
Legend
11/26-11/27 Thanksgiving Holidays
11/25 Early Release for Holidays
11/16-11/20 Conference Week -
10/23 Early Release - Staff Inservice
Early release - all week
11/11 Veterans' Day - Holiday
November - 18
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10/2 Early Release - Staff Inservice
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1/18 Martin Luther King Day - Holiday 2/29 Early Release - Staff Inservice
1/4 Back to School
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9/8 First Student Day
9/7 Labor Day - Holiday
9/4 No School
9/3 District Day
7
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28
M
September - 17
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Chehalis School District
2015-2016 School Year Calendar
W. F. West High School
342 SW 16th St.
Chehalis, WA 98532
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y familias. Por favor comuniquese
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[email protected]
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Chehalis School District and the State of Washington believe that important information about local public schools
should be provided to educators, parents, community
members and the general public. The combined support
of these various stakeholders ensures the success of all
students. Information regarding current and past test
scores, demographics, teacher qualifications, graduation
and dropout rates for secondary students and the status
of school improvement can be obtained from the following
website: http://reportcards.ospi.k12.wa.us/. Search for
Chehalis School District and click on the school of choice.
Chehalis School District
Community Newsletter
The School District’s community newsletter, “The Learning Network,” can now be accessed online through the district’s website at: http://www.chehalisschools.org
Printed copies of the annual schools’ report or newsletter may be obtained from the Chehalis School District
Office at 310 SW 16th St., Chehalis, WA 98532, or call
360-807-7200.