MIHS Information Night February 3, 2014

Agenda

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

School Profile

Comprehensive High School Approximately 1400 students in 9 th – 12 th grade 79 Teaching Staff (16 National Board Certified)

GRADUATION PERFORMANCE EVALUATIONS

• Since 2006, standardized test scores have exceeded state and national standards • 2013 AP Testing resulted in 52 AP Scholars and 23 AP Scholars with Honors • The Class of 2014 has 10 National Merit Semifinalist and 22 Commended Scholars

ADVANCED ACADEMIC PROGRAM

• 96% of students graduate on time • 95% of the Class of 2013 have pursued higher education • 15 Honors courses • 18 Advanced Placement (AP) courses • 5 University of Washington college courses

Block Schedule 2013-14

Monda y Tue sda y W e dne sda y Thursda y Frida y 1st 8:00-8:50 (50 minute s) 1st 8:00-8:50 (50 minute s) 1st 8:00-8:50 (50 minute s) (90 minute s) (90 minute s) 2nd 8:55-9:45 (50 minute s) Bre a k 9:30 - 9:45 2nd 8:55-9:45 (50 minute s) 2nd 8:55-9:45 (50 minute s) BRIDGES 9:35 - 10:20 (45 minute s) 3rd 9:50-10:45 3rd 9:50-10:45 3rd 9:50-10:45 (55 minute s) 3rd Block 9:45 - (55 minute s) (55 minute s) 11:20 (95 minute s) 4 t h B lo c k 10 : 2 5 - 11: 10 ( 4 5 min u t e s) 4 t h B lo c k 10 : 2 5 4th 10:50-11:40 (50 minute s) 1st L u n c h 11: 4 0 12 : 2 0 ( 4 0 min u t e s) 11: 5 5 1st L u n c h ( 9 0 4th 10:50-11:40 (50 minute s) 5 t h A 11: 4 5 ( 5 0 1st L u n c h 11: 2 0 - 11: 5 5 ( 3 5 ( 3 5 5 t h B lo c k min u t e s) 11: 2 0 - 12 : 10 min u t e s) 12 : 3 5 ( 4 5 min u t e s) 2 n d L u n c h 4 t h B lo c k 11: 4 5 2 n d L u n c h 12 : 3 0 ( 4 5 1st L u n c h 11: 4 0 12 : 2 0 ( 4 0 11: 5 5 min u t e s) 12 : 3 5 min u t e s) 12 : 10 - min u t e s) ( 4 0 min u t e s) 11: 4 5 ( 5 0 min u t e s) 4th 10:50-11:40 (50 minute s) 1st L u n c h 12 : 2 0 ( 4 0 5 t h A 11: 4 5 12 : 3 5 ( 5 0 min u t e s) ( 5 0 min u t e s) L u n c h 12 : 3 5 1: 15 ( 4 0 min u t e s) ( 9 0 min u t e s) 6th 1:15-2:05 (50 minute s) 5 t h B lo c k 12 : 4 0 - 1: 2 5 ( 4 5 min u t e s) ( 5 0 min u t e s) 6th Block 12:35-2:05 (90 minute s) L u n c h 12 : 3 5 1: 15 ( 4 0 min u t e s) ( 5 0 min u t e s) 6th 1:15-2:05 (50 minute s) 12 : 3 5 1: 15 ( 4 0 min u t e s) 6th 1:15-2:05 (50 minute s) 7th Block 1:30-3:00 (90 minute s) 7th 2:10-3:00 (50 minute s) 2:05 -3:00 (50 minute s) 7th 2:10-3:00 (50 minute s)

Features of the Weekly Schedule

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

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

Program Enhancements

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

Additional Programs

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

Sources of Communication

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School Website www.mercerislandschools.org

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Teacher Websites

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Skyward

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Naviance

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PTSA Newsletter & Directory

GIRLS FALL

 Soccer  Cross-Country   Swim and Dive Volleyball

WINTER

 Gymnastics  Basketball     

SPRING

 Softball  Golf  Track and Field Lacrosse Softball Water Polo Tennis Badminton

YEAR-ROUND

 Drill and Cheer

BOYS

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FALL

 Football  Cross-Country Golf Water Polo Tennis

WINTER

 Wrestling  Basketball

SPRING

 Swim and Dive  Track and Field  Lacrosse   Baseball Soccer

Athletic Program

Extra-Curricular Activities

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Clubs

o 56 Academic & Special Interest Clubs o

Dances

o Homecoming o o Winter and Spring Tolo Spirit Dances o

Student Government (ASB)

o o o ASB Officers Class Officers Leadership Class

MI Community Support

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

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Awards & Recognitions

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

MI Residents New to MISD and MIHS Registration Night

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

Question & Answers