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WARRIOR NATION2017-2018 Parent/Student Handbook

Iowa’s #1 Ranked High School

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WELCOME TO 2017-2018 AT YOUR #1 RANKED HIGH SCHOOL

The culture of our school is expressed through five core values: The academic program is the indisputable top priority at

Washington High School. Solid academic preparation is essential for success in post-secondary education and in future careers.

An extensive academic awards program is an important part of the culture at Washington High School. Awards and recognition for academic achievements help students set appropriate goals and priorities and help students focus on the most important aspects of the high school experience.

We encourage co-curricular participation. Participation in co-curricular activities greatly enriches the high school experience for students, leads to success in all aspects of the school’s education program, and results in students learning important life skills and values.

Students benefit when they experience the ethnic, economic, and religious diversity that is present in the world beyond high school. The cultural diversity at Washington High School is a great strength of our school and is celebrated in many ways.

Washington High School expects responsible, appropriate adult behavior from all students all the time. An orderly, businesslike climate is essential for optimal learning.

Washington’s Goal For YouPrepare every student for on-time high school graduation with a plan for post-secondary education at a two-year or four-year college, a trade school, an apprentice program, or a branch of the military and with the skills necessary to be successful in post-secondary education.

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Washington is Iowa’s AP LeaderThe Advanced Placement Program (AP) is the “gold standard” of high school curriculum in America, and Washington High School is Iowa’s Advanced Placement Leader!Advanced Placement courses are college courses taught in high school. They follow course objectives developed by national panels of college and university professors and high school AP teachers. Upon the completion of the courses, students may take the AP examinations. The exams are scored by national panels of readers, who gather on various university campuses each June.Students receive scores of 1 to 5 on the AP exams. A score of 3 or higher is considered “passing” and often earns college credit for the student. Because of AP credit, many Wash graduates qualify for sophomore status after one semester of college. Some even begin college as sophomores, and a few, through AP exams, have accumulated two years of college credit while still in high school.Even without college credit, however, AP courses provide excellent college preparation for Washington students. Countless students return from their freshman year in college and tell their Washington teachers how well prepared they were for college-level work.

75% of Washington students take AP classes!

Washington Teachers Are Awesome!

2017-2018 SCHEDULESDAILY7:50 - 8:38 Period 1 (48 min)8:43 - 9:31 Period 2 (48 min)9:36 - 10:24 Period 3 (48 min)10:29 - 11:24 Period 4 (55 min, includes 7 min announcements)11:28 - 12:50 Period 5 11:28 - 11:58 Lunch 12:02 - 12:50 Class (48 min) 11:28 - 12:16 Class (48 min) 12:20 - 12:50 Lunch12:54 - 1:42 Period 6 (48 min)1:42 - 2:08 Warrior Time (26 min)2:12 - 3:00 Period 7 (48 min)

FRIDAY7:50 - 8:29 Period 1 (39 min)8:34 - 9:13 Period 2 (39 min)9:18 - 9:57 Period 3 (39 min)10:02 - 10:47 Period 4 (45 min, includes 6 min announcements)10:51 - 12:04 Period 5 10:51 - 11:21 Lunch 11:25 - 12:04 Class (39 min) 10:51 - 11:30 Class (39 min) 11:34 - 12:04 Lunch12:08 - 12:47 Period 6 (39 min)12:51 - 1:30 Period 7 (39 min)

27 AP CoursesAP Art HistoryAP BiologyAP CalculusAP ChemistryAP Computer ScienceAP Computer Science PrinciplesAP Economics: MacroAP Economics: MicroAP English LanguageAP English LiteratureAP Environmental ScienceAP European HistoryAP FrenchAP GermanAP Government: ComparativeAP Government: U.S.AP Human GeographyAP JapaneseAP Music TheoryAP PsychologyAP Physics 1AP Physics CAP SpanishAP StatisticsAP Studio ArtAP U.S. HistoryAP World History


High School students may now choose to expand their learning opportunities outside the traditional classroom for part of the school day, electing instead to take part in the “Big Ideas School.” The innovative program is intended to provide more options for students and families and to involve the community in education. The program is focused on the following concepts: learner coursework, with students targeting their learning before lessons are developed; a demonstrated ability in both the Iowa Core and 21st Century skills; a focus on the development of skills necessary to work in diverse situations and relationships; design thinking to help students better understand how content, problems, and solutions are related; and connecting students to the community via resume-building projects and experiences.

PROJECT LEAD THE WAY Project Lead the Way (PLTW) is a national program that provides middle and high schools with rigorous STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) curriculum programs. PLTW courses provide hands-on and project-based experiences designed to engage students on multiple levels.Nationally students have shown that 97% of PLTW seniors expect to pursue a four-year degree or higher, and 80% of PLTW seniors say they will study engineering, technology, or computer science in college. The PLTW curriculum begins with two year-long courses: • Introduction to Engineering Design • Principles of Engineering Both courses are taught at Washington High School by Josh Eaton. Advanced PTLW courses are available to Washington students at the Kirkwood Regional Center in Hiawatha. Mr. Eaton and the Washington counselors can provide more information.

ONLINE COURSES AVAILABLE Washington students will have the opportunity to take courses that meet the senior year social studies requirements online. Mr. Joel Decker will be the online teacher for Government and Economics. Students may take one or both of the courses online. Mr. Decker will be available during selected times through-out the day to assist the online students, but students will not need to use a period of their day to take the courses. In other words, a student could have a full 7-period schedule and still enroll in online Government and Economics. Physical Education is also offered online in the 2017 – 2018 school year. Some meeting time will be necessary, but those meetings will take place outside of the regular 7-period day. This online PE option is designed for students whose schedules cannot accommodate PE during periods 1 – 7. Online PE is taught by Mr. Matt Hatcher. Online Earth Science is available to ambitious 9th graders to accommodate their ability to take Advanced Biology (or Chemistry, if Advanced Biology has already been taken), concurrently during the school day. Like other online classes, Online Earth Science is outside the school day. There will be some meetings required for labs, typically offered during Warrior Time. This option is particularly advantageous for students enrolled in music classes. Online Earth Science is taught by Ms. Kaitlin Finn.

SIX WORLD LANGUAGES MOST OF ANY IOWA HIGH SCHOOL Washington offers four years of study in each of six languages — Arabic, French, German, Japanese, Russian, and Spanish. All 10 teachers are fully-certified and all have traveled extensively in countries where the language they teach is spoken.

COURSES AT KIRKWOOD REGIONAL CENTER Washington High School students (and students from all Linn County high schools) have the opportunity to take courses at Kirkwood Community College’s Linn County Regional Center located at 1770 Boyson Road in Hiawatha. Through a cooperative agreement between Kirkwood and local school districts, our students can take innovative courses that provide hands-on career experiences and transferable college credit at no cost to the students or their families. Here are some of the Regional Center courses that Washington students are enrolled in for the 2017-2018 school year.

• Principles of Horticulture I• Introduction to Business I• Criminal Investigation• Emergency Medical Technician I• Exploration of Healthcare Careers I• Medical Terminology I• Introduction to Computers I• Foundations of Occupational Therapy I

• Patient Care• Advanced Manufacturing• Industrial Maintenance• Pre-Social Work• Pharmacy Technician• Auto Collision• Graphics

PROSTART ProStart is a nationwide, two-year high school program that is designed to “…develop the best and brightest talent into tomorrow’s restaurant and food service leaders.” The ProStart curriculum teaches students the skills they will need to succeed in the restaurant and food service industry. Students learn both culinary techniques and management skills. Students will also have the opportunity to gain valuable hands-on experience by working in the industry. ProStart is supported and endorsed by the National Restaurant Association and State Restaurant Association partners. Students who have completed the requirements of the ProStart program are awarded an industry-recognized certificate – The ProStart National Certificate of Achievement. Joan Stekl is the ProStart Teacher. Washington is the only area high school to offer ProStart.

EXCITING ACADEMIC OPPORTUNITIES

Japanese teacher, Ms. Miho Squires.

Arabic teacher, Ms. Asma Ali

COLLEGE CREDIT OPPORTUNITIES Washington, like many high schools is working to expand various parthways for students to earn college credit while in high school. Currently, we offer a number of classes within the walls of our school called Concurrent Enrollment classes, which are classes that can lead students to earn college credit without having to take the AP exam. Washington’s Concurrent Enrollment classes include:

Composition IComposition IIUS History to 1877US History since 1877Digital ImagerIllustratorArt Appreciation


WE CELEBRATE OUR DIVERSITY

WASHINGTON HIGH SCHOOL HONORED WITH BREAKING BARRIERS AWARD FOR AFRICAN AMERICAN STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT

Cedar Rapids Washington High School was among four Iowa schools honored by the State Board of Education on January 21, 2016, for efforts to raise achievement among groups of students who traditionally face challenges in the classroom.

Washington was honored for its work with African American students. A full 74 percent of the African American students at Washington are proficient in math and reading, compared to a statewide average of 54 percent.

“Washington High School has a long tradition of setting high expectations for all students,” noted Dr. Brad Buck, Superintendent. “I’m proud of the staff and students for earning this award and for the hard work by all that it represents.”

The Breaking Barriers to Teaching and Learning Award was created by the State Board of Education. Each year, the award recognizes successful efforts to eliminate achievement gaps.

Last year’s award winners were recognized for having the highest proficiency rates statewide in math and reading among a specific subgroup of students. State assessment results from the three years prior to the award were examined to confirm a positive trend for each school.

Other honorees were Riverdale Heights Elementary School, Pleasant Valley Community School District; Denison Elementary School, Denison Community School District; and West Union Elementary School, North Fayette Valley Community School District. The 2017 honorees included: Denison Elementary School, Denison Community School District; Helen Hansen Elementary School, Cedar Falls Community School District’ Maquoketa Valley Middle School, Maquoketa Valley Community School District; Oak Ridge Middle School, Linn-Mar Community School District; and Riverdale Heights Elementary School, Pleasant Valley Community School District. As you can see, Washington is the only high school honored for its efforts to close the achievement gap.

“We commend these schools for their work to demonstrate that students can succeed regardless of their backgrounds,” said State Board of Education President Charlie Edwards. “We have work to do as a state to close achievement gaps and improve for the sake of all students, and Iowa has the right road map in place to get us there.”

The Washington High School student population is the most diverse in the Cedar Rapids-Iowa City Corridor and one of the most diverse in Iowa – economically, religiously, racially, and ethnically.

More than 46% of Washington students qualify for the federal free and reduced-price breakfast and lunch program. Our students’ families are Protestant, Roman Catholic, Jewish, and Muslim. About 34% of our students are members of racial and ethnic minority groups.

We celebrate our school’s diversity EVERY day, but we hold several special events to affirm publicly our appreciation of all our students and all of their backgrounds! The annual Cultural Diversity Workshop will be held at Pinicon Ridge on Wednesday, October 4, 2017. The Cultural Diversity Week will take place in May 14 – 18, including Ethnic Food Fair on Tuesday, May 15th.


BEHAVIOR EXPECTATIONS

BEHAVIOR• The possession or use of alcohol, other controlled substances, materials

that are purported to be controlled substances, or drug paraphernalia on our campus or at any school-sponsored event at any location will result in school suspension and possible expulsion. This includes consumption of a controlled substance prior to attending school or a school event. Parents will be contacted, and the police will also be contacted. Please understand that our goal is to provide a substance-free school environment, and we will take all necessary steps to ensure that we meet that goal. Likewise, the use of tobacco by students will not be permitted on the school campus. Police will be involved.

• WHS will not tolerate disrespect to staff members or students. Every student has the right to a safe learning environment that is free from discrimination. The following are clear legal violations and should be reported to the administration immediately. They will result in disciplinary actions that may include suspension or expulsion:- Verbal threat to or assault on any school employee.- Threat of physical assault or assault on another student.- Damage of school property.- Profanity.- Possession of a weapon or an object that appears to be a weapon.- Fighting or harassing others. Students must contact administrators if

a conflict exists between students.- Open or persistent defiance of authority and/or school rules and

regulations.

- Failure to abide by corrective measures, such as detention, for previous acts of misconduct.

- Bringing friends or relatives to campus to intimidate students or staff is strictly forbidden.

- Sexual harassment or harassment on the basis of gender, race, ethnicity, religion, disability, or sexual orientation, or any other form of harassment.

• WHS insists upon a positive campus atmosphere. The following disrupt that atmosphere and are prohibited. They will result in disciplinary actions that may include suspension or expulsion:- Unsafe or disruptive driving on or near the campus.- Vandalism of school or personal property.- Occupying restricted areas of the campus.- Disrupting classes or school activities.- Any use of skateboards, bicycles, mopeds, motorcycles, automobiles,

or trucks other than for transportation to and from campus.- Use of profanity on campus or at school events.- Stealing.

WHS teachers all develop their own classroom rules and procedures, and administration supports those decisions. For example, individual teachers will explain their rules regarding bringing food and beverages to class. Violations may result in a loss of access as well as other disciplinary or legal action. When accused of violating any of the rules in this “Behavior” section, students will be given due process before penalties are imposed.See Board of Education Regulation 604.1 and 604.3 for more information.

STUDENT EXPRESSIONS AND APPEARANCE

(CRCSD Regulation 603.1)Students will be allowed to express their viewpoints and opinions as long as the expression is responsible. The expression will not, in the judgment of the administration, encourage the breaking of laws, defame others, be obscene or indecent, or cause a material and substantial disruption to the educational program. Further, the expression must be done in a reasonable time, place, and manner that is not disruptive to the orderly and efficient operation of the school district. Students shall be permitted to distribute materials in designated areas before and after school and during the lunch period, as long as it does not create a disturbance, disrupt normal operations, or produce excess littering, and the material content does not violate reasonable standards of decency or advocate the violation of laws. Assemblages of students shall be allowed unless they are designed or may be reasonably expected to disrupt classes, interfere with school activities, or intrude upon the lives and right of others. Materials concerning non-school events or activities shall be posted only with prior approval of the building principal. The District believes inappropriate student appearance causes material and substantial disruption to the school environment or presents a threat to the

health and safety of students, employees and visitors. Students are expected to adhere to standards of cleanliness and dress that are compatible with the requirements of a good learning environment. The standards will be those generally acceptable to the community as appropriate in a school setting. The District expects students to be clean and well-groomed and wear clothes in good repair and appropriate for the time, place, and occasion. Clothing or other apparel promoting products illegal for use by minors and clothing displaying obscene material, profanity, or reference to prohibited conduct are disallowed. While the primary responsibility for appearance lies with the students and their parents, appearance disruptive to the education program will not be tolerated. When, in the judgment of a principal, a student’s appearance or mode of dress disrupts the educational process or constitutes a threat to health or safety, the student may be required to make modifications or be subject to disciplinary action. The wearing of gang-related attire or insignia by students shall be prohibited.

T-SHIRTS AND OTHER GARMENTS All T-shirts and other garments printed by WHS student groups or organizations and sold or given to WHS students must have the advance approval of the WHS administration.

BEHAVIOR AT CO-CURRICULAR EVENTS AT WHS, KINGSTON

STADIUM, & OTHER HIGH SCHOOLS• Students who violate any school rules at co-curricular events may be

excluded from attending such events for extensive periods including entire seasons. The student will also be subject to other disciplinary action.

• At the Washington High School football games at Kingston Stadium the rule prohibiting loitering will be strictly enforced. All students attending the game must be in the stadium seating area. The only exceptions will be students who are clearly walking on their way to restrooms or concession stands. We want all students to enjoy the game and to be treated fairly. Because of that, Washington High School is clarifying its anti-loitering policy.

• The “Anti-loitering Rule” also applies to the WHS gyms and all other facilities where WHS teams compete.

DISCIPLINE AND RESTORATIVE PRACTICES

Beginning with the 2017 – 2018 school year, Washington High School will spend a concerted amount of time ensuring that teachers, students, and parents are aware of the behavioral expectations in the classroom, hallways, during lunch, and at school-related events. This is to ensure that we share a common language and vision for what it means to be a Washington Warrior.

In the event that a student or students experience issues with their behaviors, the engagement specialist, the building learning supports facilitator, and/or an administrator will engage in restorative practices to help the student or students recognize the issue, take responsibility, and work to repair the situation, which can include possible disciplinary actions. Restorative practices involves an approach to discipline that is includes formal and informal processes for addressing behaviors in a participatory way that emphasizes repairing the harm done and restoring relationships with others rather than focuses on punishing students.


ATTENDANCE EXPECTATIONS AND CAMPUS RESTRICTIONS

ATTENDANCEWe emphasize that attendance is extremely important. We know that students who attend school regularly perform better in their classes and earn higher grades than students whose attendance patterns are more sporadic.

OUR ABSENCE POLICY:1. All student absences must be excused within 48 hours of the absence

via a telephone call (notes not accepted) from a parent or guardian. Our attendance number is 558-2498. Washington High School does not accept notes excusing absences. Also, if you are calling to excuse your student for an appointment, please call at least one hour before the student dismissal time so he/she can be ready.

2. Absences will be excused for the following reasons: a: illness b: professional appointments c: bereavement d: religious observance e: court summons f: pre-arranged family activity3. Any absence from school for reasons other than those listed above will be

designated as an unexcused absence.4. Through a telephone call or an e-mail notice, the attendance office personnel

will attempt to notify parents or guardians of an unexcused absence.5. Accumulated absences from a course and/or a school day may result in

either a mandatory plan or contract for the student to remain on-track in the given courses.

6. Students already at school may not be excused from class by their parents. Example: A student may skip a class to work on homework, even if that student is at school. That practice results in an unexcused absence.

OUR TARDY POLICY:1. Students must be through the door of the classroom when the tone

sounds. Students who are not in their assigned classroom will be marked tardy. Students arriving 5-10 minutes late for class will be marked tardy. Students arriving 15 or more minutes late will be considered skipping and may be subject to disciplinary action.

2. On the incidence of a tardy in a class, the student may be assigned to after-school detention.

3. Students who are chronically tardy (5 or more tardies) in a class, the student may be placed on a contract to assist the student in their courses and coursework.

4. Generally, teachers handle tardies according to their individual classroom rules. The administration supports those classroom rules.

CAMPUS RESTRICTIONSLunch

Freshman and sophomores have closed lunch. Closed lunch means that students may not leave the campus during their lunch period and, further, must remain in the approved areas of the campus during that time. Approved areas include the cafeteria, hallways immediately adjacent to the cafeteria, and the courtyard. Other areas, such as parking lots, athletic fields, and academic hallways, are unauthorized. Students may not be in those areas during the lunch period.

Juniors (who have turned in a parent signed permission card) and seniors have open lunch. Open Lunch means that students may leave the campus during their assigned lunch period. If students with open lunch choose to remain on campus, however, they must remain in the approved areas. No student, regardless of grade level or lunch designation, may be in unauthorized areas of the campus during the lunch period.

Study Hall Ninth and tenth graders may be excused from study hall if the study

hall occurs period 1 or period 7. Blue parent permission cards will be distributed by the Study Hall teacher the first days of each term. The blue cards require a parent signature.

Eleventh graders may be excused from all study halls. Blue parent permission cards are required.

Students excused by blue cards must leave campus during the appropriate period or report to study hall. Students who do not comply may have disciplinary actions taken and/or may be placed on a contract.

Senior ReleaseSeniors may leave campus during periods when they do not have

classes scheduled. Seniors who choose not to leave campus must report to study hall, the IMC, or a classroom with the permission of the teacher.

Seniors returning to campus may be asked to wait at entrances until a class period ends. The purpose of that restriction is to maintain quiet halls when classes are in session.

Parents who prefer that their seniors not be allowed to leave campus during open periods or lunch should make their request in writing and submit it to an administrator. Such students will be assigned to study halls during open periods.

Maurice Blue, Attendance Facilitator. Parents may contact Mr. Blue at any time if they are concerned about their student’s attendance.

DRIVING AND PARKING ON CAMPUS

Cars that students drive to school must have WHS parking permits displayed. Permits are available for $10 from the receptionist in the Main Office. Student drivers are expected to observe the posted speed limits. Speeding, improper parking, reckless driving, and excessive noise are of concern to the school, and disciplinary action will be taken against violators. Students should not park in the faculty, visitor, or North Hall parking areas or the driveways. Yellow curbing indicates no-parking zones. Improperly and illegally parked cars will be ticketed or towed away at the owner’s expense. Here are some suggestions that will ensure that you will not receive a ticket or be towed: • Be sure your car is registered and that your registration hanger is visible. • Park only in legal student spots. • Arrive a few minutes early so you have time to find an appropriate spot. Parking permits are available to students in all grades. We will continue to sign applications for Department of Transportation “School Permits” for students who meet state requirements.

NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICYIt is the policy of the Cedar Rapids Community School District not to illegally discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, creed, age (employment only), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, and socioeconomic status (students/program only) in its educational programs and its employment practices. This is a grievance procedure for processing complaints of discrimination. District employees with questions or a grievance related to this policy should contact Linda Noggle, Executive Director of Talent Management at [email protected] or 319-558-2000. Students and others should contact Rodrick Dooley, Executive Director of Equity/Title IX Coordinator/504 Compliance Officer at [email protected] or 319-558-2000. The District mailing address is 2500 Edgewood Rd NW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52405-1015.


ACADEMIC HONESTY POLICYDefinitions:1. Unless a teacher has made it clear that an assignment, project, or test

is to be done as a group or in pairs, it is dishonest to allow another student to copy your work or to give someone the answers. This is commonly known as cheating.

2. If a teacher forbids the use of any source whether written or electronic, it is dishonest to use that source. This would include translation programs and calculators. This is cheating.

3. For written assignments, it is dishonest to submit a paper that has already been turned in for another class unless the teacher has given his or her permission. This is cheating.

4. When writing a paper, it is dishonest to use any written, spoken, or electronic source without giving credit to the authors. This would include paying for or downloading papers from the Internet. This is commonly known as plagiarism.

Out of school student to student consultation or assistance from parents and/or tutors may be exempted from these considerations. Some accommodations or exceptions may be made for those students having an Individualized Educational Plan (IEP).

Consequences:There will be appropriate consequences applied for infractions of these rules. The sanctions may include any or all of the following: a lowered grade for the individual assignment or for the course itself, parental notification, and/or an office referral. Individual staff members or departments may choose additional consequences that correspond with the magnitude of the specific offense.

REDUCED CLASS SCHEDULE When a student’s class schedule drops below three classes because of attendance or disciplinary infractions, that student will be dropped from enrollment. Metro may be offered as an alternative way to earn high school credits.

ELECTRONIC DEVICES Students are prohibited from using cellular phones during classes.

The device must be turned off and out of sight during class time.

FIRE CODE OF IOWA No person shall give a false alarm of fire, by setting fire to any combustible material, or by crying or sounding an alarm, or by setting off fireworks or smoke bomb, or by any other means. Anyone violating this law is guilty of a misdemeanor and may be punished by a fine or by imprisonment in the county jail. The school will also provide consequences for such an act. Periodic fire and tornado drills will be conducted in accordance with state law. Teachers indicate the evacuation routes for their classrooms, and students should move quietly out of and away from the building to designed areas.

SEARCH AND SEIZURE The only staff members with authority to conduct searches and/or seize items are employees who are certified administrators and School Resource Officers (SRO), unless there is an emergency. In emergencies, such as situations in which the health or safety of a student or employee is compromised, another school official may conduct a search and/or seize items. Lockers/Desks. (1) Lockers and desks remain at all times the property of the school district. (2) The school district has a reasonable and valid interest in ensuring the lockers and desks are properly maintained. For this reason, lockers and desks are subject to unannounced inspections and students have no legitimate expectations of privacy in the locker or desk. (3) Periodic inspections of all or a random selection of lockers or desks may be conducted by school officials in the presence of the student or another individual. (4) Contraband discovered during the maintenance search shall be confiscated by the administration and the student may be disciplined. Items of contraband include, but are not limited to: non-prescription medications; controlled substances such as marijuana, cocaine, amphetamines, and barbiturates; apparatus used for the administration of controlled substances; tobacco; alcoholic beverages; weapons; explosives; poisons; and stolen property. An administrator having a reasonable and articulable suspicion that the locker contains illegal or contraband items may conduct a search of that locker. Personal Searches. A student’s person and/or personal effects (e.g., purse, book bag, cell phone or other electronic device etc, or other container used for carrying personal items) may be searched when the administrator has reasonable and articulable suspicion that the student is in possession of illegal or contraband items, or items which are not permitted in the schools. Personally intrusive searches shall require more compelling circumstances to be considered reasonable. When feasible, the administrator shall attempt to notify the parent/guardian of the impending search. Vehicle Searches. Students are permitted to park on school premises as a matter of privilege, not of right. Designated school employees may conduct routine patrols of the student parking lots. The interior of a student’s vehicle, when on school premises, may be searched if there is a reasonable and articulable suspicion to believe that illegal, unauthorized or contraband items are contained inside. The student driver or another individual shall be present whenever practicable during the search. Searches by Law Enforcement Officers. The search of a student or of protected student areas by a law enforcement officer or by an administrator at the invitation or direction of such an officer shall be governed by statutory and common law requirements for police searches (including searches by dogs.) (See Code of Iowa: Chapter 808a.10 CRCSD Regulation 603.2 for more details.

An example of the kind of items available to students in the Warrior Closet. Please let Ms. Faulkner know if you know of a student in need.

PTA SPONSORED WARRIOR CLOSETLocated in Room 111, the Washington PTA sponsors the Warrior Closet which provides free access to school supplies, clothing, shoes, food, and personal item to students in need. During Homecoming and Prom, the Warrior Closet provides access to dresses, suits, and tuxes for students to select for those upcoming events. Ms. Amy Faulkner is the project coordinator.


HAZING PROHIBITED Hazing is prohibited by the Code of Iowa, Section 708.1.• WHS prohibits any activity expected of someone joining a group that humiliates, degrades, abuses, or endangers, regardless of the person’s willingness to participate. This includes but is not limited to activities like being yelled at, swore at, forced to wear embarrassing clothing, taking cold showers, participating in forced physical activity, etc. It does not include activities such as rookies carrying the team balls, team parties with community games, or going out with your teammates, unless an atmosphere of humiliation, degradation, abuse, or danger arises.

BULLYING AND HARASSMENT OF STUDENTS

• The Cedar Rapids Community School District prohibits harassment, bullying, hazing, or any other victimization of students, based on any of the following: actual or perceived traits or characteristics, including but not limited to, age, color, creed, national origin, race, religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical attributes, physical or mental ability or disability, ancestry, political party preference, political belief, socioeconomic status, or familial status.

The District considers harassment and bullying to be any electronic, written, verbal, or physical act or conduct toward a student which is based on any real or actual perceived trait or characteristic of the student and which creates an objectively hostile school environment that meets one or more of the following conditions: • Places the student in reasonable fear of harm to his/her person or property; • Has a substantially detrimental effect on the student’s physical or mental health; • Has the effect of substantially interfering with the student’s academic

performance; or • Has the effect of substantially interfering with the student’s ability to

participate in or benefit from the services, activities, or privileges provided by a school.“Electronic” includes but is not limited to communication via electronic

mail, internet-based communications, pager service, cell phones, electronic text messaging, or similar technologies.

A hostile school environment is defined as a situation in which the bullying/ harassment conduct is sufficiently severe, pervasive, or persistent so as to interfere with or limit a student’s ability to participate in or benefit from the services, activities, or opportunities offered by a school.

Harassment and bullying may include, but are not limited to, the following behaviors and circumstances: • Verbal, nonverbal, physical or written harassment, bullying, hazing, or other

victimization that have the purpose or effect of causing injury, discomfort, fear, or suffering to the victim;

• Repeated remarks of a demeaning nature that have the purpose or effect of causing injury, discomfort, fear, or suffering to the victim;

• Implied or explicit threats concerning one’s grades, achievements, property, etc. that have the purpose or effect of causing injury, discomfort, fear, or suffering to the victim;

• Demeaning jokes, stories, or activities directed at the student that have the purpose or effect of causing injury, discomfort, fear, or suffering to the victim; and/or

• Unreasonable interference with a student’s performance or creating of an intimidating, offensive, or hostile learning environment.

Sexual harassment means unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, or other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature when: • Submission to the conduct is made either implicitly or explicitly a term or

condition of the student’s education or benefits; • Submission to or rejection of the conduct by a school employee is used as the

basis for academic decisions affecting that student; or • The conduct has the purpose or effect of substantially interfering with the

student’s academic performance by creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive education environment.A student (or adult on the student’s behalf) who believes he/she has

suffered harassment should report such matters to certified staff/counselors/administrators and/or the Executive Director of Equity.

Retaliation against a student because the student has filed a harassment complaint or assisted or participated in a harassment investigation or proceeding is also prohibited.

The CRCSD’s policy on bullying and harassment can be found on the district website – Policy 612 and Regulation 612.1.

Conflict Resolution Form• From time to time, students become involved in conflicts with other students, often friends or former friends. Such conflicts may not rise to the level of bullying because there is not a pattern of such behavior over a period of time, and there is not an imbalance of power between the individuals involved. Administrators are eager to help resolve such conflicts, and a form is available for students to use in reporting these conflict situations. Bullying/harassment forms and conflict resolution forms are available in the Main Office, Counseling Office, and the Clinic.

SUBSTANCE ABUSE PREVENTION EFFORT

• Parents who have concerns about possible drug use by their students should contact their student’s school counselor or an administrator as soon as possible. A substance abuse counselor from the Area Substance Abuse Council (ASAC) is available at WHS two days each week.

HEALTH SERVICESManaging Student Illness during the School Day Students are sent to the clinic if they are injured or appear ill. An attempt will be made to understand the student’s complaint. This may include asking the student some questions about how he/she feels, taking a temperature, making observations, talking to the teacher, and contacting the school nurse. If a student has a temperature of 100º F. or higher, the parent/guardian will be called and the student will be sent home. Temperature is not the only symptom that influences the decision to send the student home; general appearance and functioning are important factors. After a period of observation a decision will be made to do one of the following: 1.) Call the parent/guardian; 2.) Allow the student to rest in the health office for a brief period. The student is to be fever free without fever reducing medication before returning to school. Parents will also be notified of injuries, which appear to require medical attention.

Automated External Defibrillator, AED AEDs (Automated External Defibrillators) are located in the Performing Arts Area, The Main Gym, and in the Washington clinic in case of emergency. Washington has a team of staff trained in CPR and AED.

Physical Education Students may be excused from physical education classes for medical reasons only on the request of a doctor. A special form is available in the Health Clinic.

MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES Parents who want or feel their student is in need of mental health services should contact their student’s counselor. Two days a week, Washington High

School has a Licensed Clinical Therapist (LMHC-t) from Tanager Place available to provide mental health therapy to students. Parents will need to complete health insurance information and a consent to treatment prior to their student meeting with the therapist. The therapist assigned to Washington High School is Jennifer VansCoy.Jennifer VansCoy, Tanager Place therapist assigned to Washington High School


HELP IS AVAILABLE

Warrior Time Popular with Students, Teachers and ParentsWarrior Time

Warrior Time is a 26-minute intervention time for the 2017 – 2018 school year. The purpose of Warrior Time is to provide students with time to receive extra help when they need it, retake tests, or make up work missed due to absences. The intervention time will be a quiet study/work time within period 6 throughout the school. Here’s how it works:

• If a student wants extra help in class, he/she can ask that teacher for a Warrior Time pass which enables him/her to leave his/her period 6 class at 1:42 pm and go to the teacher’s room for help.

• Teachers, too, may request that students come to their room for additional help. If a student has scored a low grade on an exam, or her/his formative assessments demonstrate that she/he isn’t learning the material at the anticipated rate, the teacher can initiate the Warrior Time pass.

• Students, after requesting and receiving a Warrior Time pass, can also make up missed tests or retake tests for better scores (depending on the teacher).

• If a student has no specific need to visit another teacher’s room, that student has 26 minutes of quiet study time to complete homework.

Like all class time, the use of cell phones is prohibited.

See Your Counselor• Drop-ins are welcome.• If your counselor is busy, rather than miss class, set up an

appointment through the counseling secretary. She will give you a pass for the return visit.

• Be sure to sign in and out of the counseling office to avoid any misunderstanding concerning classroom attendance.

Counseling Assignments For 2017-2018All Grades A-D Larry Simons E-J Jennifer Byers K-Q Dean Blanchard R-Z Carla Wosoba

All questions regarding scheduling and counseling should be directed to the WHS counseling office at 558-2142.

Learning Supports (LS) Students experiencing attendance problems and those falling behind

in their classes will be discussed by our Learning Support Team (LST). The team consists of: Our Engagement Specialists, Amy Faulkner, Katterin Lewis, Maurice Blue (Attendance); our LS Facilitator, Gina Pins; our administrators; counselors; the school nurse, School Resource Officer (SRO) Officer Paisar, our ASAC counselor, and our therapist, Jennifer VansCoy. Depending on the assessed needs of the student, the LST will assign a range of interventions to provide additional support to struggling students. The person or people assigned to a particular student will continue to carefully monitor their progress on a weekly basis.

Mentors in Violence Prevention (MVP)

New for the 2017 – 2018 school year, Mentors in Violence Prevention program is designed to be a student-led program where students use a discussion-based format to ensure that Washington is an inclusive environment. The program uses scenarios to examine all potential outcomes. Interested MVP mentors should contact Amy Faulkner to apply to become mentors.

IJAG (Jobs for America’s Graduates)iJag is an excellent program for students who have encountered barriers

in their lives with the goal of college readiness or full time employment after high school. The program provides community mentors, frequent exposure to job and college fairs, job shadows, speakers, and resume building skills (to mention a few), in order to assist students with developing their post-secondary goals. John Gianforte (pictured below) and Sarah Dollmeyer are the teachers.

Kayla Nelson and Kerri Ulch lead study table.

Study Table offers after-school study help to all students from 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. in Room 137. This drop-in center provides free assistance in all subjects in all grades. Computers are available, and teachers are always on hand to help. Some students stop by Study Table just for a pleasant place to work on homework. Others may need assistance with math. Some need the computers to write papers. All are welcome! Study Table is available every Monday through Thursday. Snacks are served.

Study Table


JOIN & SUPPORT OUR PARENT ORGANIZATIONS

PTA - Washington’s Academic Support Group PTA invites all parents, guardians, and teachers to become involved at Washington. All are encouraged to attend PTA meetings. The daytime meetings are held at 9:00 am on the second Tuesday of each month. Attending these meetings is the best way to stay informed about the school’s issues and events. Mr. Cline is always present, and open to discussion, concerns, and suggestions. The “WHS Blue Chip Investments” fund-raising program and your membership helps PTA provide the following academic support to Washington:

• Academic Letters and Numerals • Iowa Assessment Awards• Departmental Senior Awards • ADASTRA (National Honor Society) support• Freshman Orientation • Teacher Conference scheduling and meals• Open House • Welcoming foreign exchange students• Art Showcase • Post Prom party • Grounds Beautification• Special academic needs

Please be a part of Washington’s Academic Support Group by joining PTA, attending meetings, and contributing to the Blue Chip Investments Program. Your donations are tax-deductible, and many employers will match your Blue Chip gift. Together we can encourage academic achievement for all our Washington students.

Patrons of the Performing Arts Patrons of the Performing Arts is a parental support group for band, choral groups, drama, orchestra, speech, and dance. Founded in 1982, PPA donated nearly $90,000 last year to support the WHS fine arts program. Goals of PPA are to promote participation, raise funds, and provide volunteers to support student performers, administrators, and directors.

Friends of Forensics Friends of Forensics is a parent support group for Wash’s debate program. Among the many things they do is raise money to enable students to attend debate tournaments and host the annual Iowa Caucus.

Parent/Teacher ConferencesFALL TERM

Monday, October 16, 3:30 – 7:00 p.m.Tuesday, October 24 3:30 – 7:00 p.m.Thursday, October 26 3:30 – 7:00 p.m.You will receive sign up information two weeks before conferences begin.

PTA Officers: Katherine Brokaw (Treasurer), Denis McDermott (Vice President), Becky Lindwall (President) and Jen Boettger (Secretary)

Patrons of Performing Arts Officers: Mindy Martin (President), Marcy Trimble (Membership), Suzi Cooper (Secretary), Teresa Wake (Co-Treasurer) and Lisa Bulter (Co-Treasurer)

Washington Athletic Club Officers: Jenny Hageman (President), Edward Sherman (Treasurer), and Jenny Carr (President Emeritus)

YOU ARE INVITEDOPEN HOUSE FOR PARENTS You are invited to attend an Open House on September 11, 7:00 p.m. – 8:45 p.m. This annual event provides an opportunity for parents to visit classes, meet teachers, and learn about each class. Teachers will discuss course purposes content, activities, and expectations. We encourage all parents to attend and to participate in the educational process at WHS. This is also your opportunity to join PTA, Washington’s Academic Support Group. We look forward to seeing you at Open House.

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Washington Athletic Club The Washington Athletic Club has provided uninterrupted support for Warrior athletics since the school opened in 1957. The WAC contributed $70,000 last year to fund all athletic programs at WHS. Many volunteers work to raise those funds. The Athletic Club is invaluable to Wash sports programs!


Cedar Rapids Washington is the top-rated Iowa high school and Cedar Rapids Kennedy is the second ranked Iowa school on The Washington Post’s 2017 list of America’s Most Challenging High Schools. Joining Washington and Kennedy on the Most Challenging High Schools list were two other Iowa high schools – Iowa City High and Ames High School.

The Washington Post takes the number of Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate tests given at a school the previous school year and divides by the number of seniors who graduated in May or June. The formula is called the Challenge index. The 2017 Challenge index is based on 2016 data. The Challenge Index is designed to identify schools that have done the best job in persuading average-performing students to take college-level courses and tests. About 10% of the 22,000 U.S. public high schools are on the list of America’s Most Challenging High Schools.

The Washington Post list also reports each high school’s Equity and Excellence rate which is the percentage of all graduating seniors, including those who never took an AP course, who had at least one passing score (3 or higher on a scale from 1 to 5) on at least one AP test sometime during high school. Washington’s Equity and Excellence rate is 36.6 and Kennedy’s is 46.0.

More information can be found at www.washingtonpost.com/graphics/local/ high-school-challenge-2017/

WASHINGTON HIGH SCHOOL IS TOP-RATED IOWA HIGH SCHOOL ON WASHINGTON POST’S ANNUAL LIST OF “AMERICA’S MOST CHALLENGING HIGH SCHOOL” EVERY YEAR SINCE 2000

EXPLORE THE HIGH SCHOOL CHALLENGERANK SCHOOL City State E&E% Subs Lunch Index 1 George Washington Cedar Rapids Iowa 36.6 47 3.159 2 John F. Kennedy Cedar Rapids Iowa 46.00 31 3.083 3 Iowa City High School Iowa City Iowa 29.1 40 1.892 4 Ames Ames Iowa 37.5 23 1.660


The 2017 Iowa AP Index has been released to recognize the Top 50 Iowa accredited public and non-public high schools for providing Advanced Placement opportunities to Iowa’s high school students. The top 50 list is compiled by the Belin-Blank Center at the University of Iowa.

Cedar Rapids Washington is the top-ranked Iowa high school on the Iowa AP index, and Cedar Rapids Kennedy is ranked second. Cedar Rapids Jefferson is 37th on the Top 50 list. Cedar Rapids Washington has been the top-ranked school each year since 2009.

Advanced Placement courses are college classes, taken in high school. At the conclusion of the courses, students take national AP exams that are scored by panels of college professors and successful high school AP teachers.

Every Iowa high school that administered at least 10 AP exams in 2016 was invited to participate in the 2017 Iowa AP Index. The Iowa AP Index for a given high school is the ratio of AP exams taken by its students divided by its graduating seniors. The 2017 Iowa AP Index is based on the number of AP exams taken in 2016 and the number of 2016 graduates.

The Belin-Blank Center established the Iowa AP Index in 2005 to encourage Iowa high schools to provide students with academically challenging courses. AP courses are widely considered to be the gold standard of rigorous academic opportunities in American high schools.

Where the Index is the same for multiple schools, this is due in order to determine the rankings in very close ratios.

Phone: 800.336.6463 or 319.335.6148 – Fax 319.335.5151Email: [email protected]

Belin Blank Center – 600 Blank Honors Center –The University of Iowa – Iowa City, IA 52242-0454

*(Based on 2016 AP exam data)

The 2017 Iowa AP IndexRank High School City Index1 George Washington High School Cedar Rapids 3.312 John F. Kennedy High School Cedar Rapids 3.033 Valley Lutheran High School Cedar Falls 3.004 Roosevelt High School Des Moines 2.865 West Senior High School Iowa City 2.426 Valley High School West Des Moines 2.267 Regina Junior/Senior High School Iowa City 2.148 Wahlert Catholic High School Dubuque 1.849 Iowa City High School Iowa City 1.8310 Hempstead High School Dubuque 1.7711 North High School Des Moines 1.7512 Ames High School Ames 1.7013 Dallas Center-Grimes Comm. High School Grimes 1.6814 West Liberty High School West Liberty 1.6515 Abraham Lincoln High School Des Moines 1.6416 Muscatine High School Muscatine 1.6017 Hoover High School Des Moines 1.4918 Dubuque Senior High School Dubuque 1.4519 Mid-Prairie High School Wellman 1.3720 Linn-Mar High School Marion 1.3521 Prince of Peace Catholic High School Clinton 1.3322 Ankeny Centennial High School Ankeny 1.2723 Prairie High School Cedar Rapids 1.2324 Ankeny High School Ankeny 1.1625 Carlisle High School Carlisle 1.1526 ADM Senior High School Adel 1.1227 Bettendorf High School Bettendorf 1.0628 Southeast Polk High School Pleasant Hill 1.0629 Waukee Senior High School Waukee 1.0530 West High School Davenport 1.0031 Iowa Valley Jr-Sr High School Marengo 1.0031 Pleasant Valley High School Bettendorf 1.0033 Cedar Falls High School Cedar Falls 0.9834 Norwalk Senior High School Norwalk 0.9835 East High School Sioux City 0.9336 Central High School Davenport 0.9237 Thomas Jefferson High School Cedar Rapids 0.8938 Clinton High School Clinton 0.8439 Decorah High School Decorah 0.8140 Dowling Catholic High School West Des Moines 0.7441 Williamsburg Jr-Sr High School Williamsburg 0.7342 Iowa Mennonite School Kalona 0.7243 Indianola High School Indianola 0.7244 East High School Des Moines 0.7245 Sioux Central High Sioux Rapids 0.7146 West High School Sioux City 0.6847 Johnston Senior High School Johnston 0.6748 Humboldt High School Humboldt 0.6748 Iowa Christian Academy West Des Moines 0.6750 Belle Plaine Senior High School Belle Plaine 0.64

WASHINGTON HIGH SCHOOL LEADS IOWAAP INDEX FOR 9TH CONSECUTIVE YEAR!


UNIQUE EXPERIENCES

Like many high schools, Washington offers students a variety of experiences that are unique to the students and culture of the school. As a whole, these various experiences provide students with different opportunities to learn different perspectives/hear other people’s stories, belong, participate, and find their own voice. Check out the photos and captions below.

Danai Gurira,(above) from The Walking Dead, dropped by Washington High School in October 2016 to meet and talk with kids about the im-portance of voting. This event was arranged by WHS father, Dale Todd. (above)

The third annual Picnic in the Park at Redmond Park will be held on September 12 from 4:00 pm – 6:30 pm. Come join our staff, cheerleaders, Drum line, and Wellington Heights community to enjoy hot dogs, fruit, and other snacks. (left, above, below)

At Jamnesty students perform and raise awareness of human rightsviolations in a specific country or region. (above)

One-day event, Warrior Ways Retreat, was designed to assist students with transitioning to our high school. (above)

Our school offers a variety of opportuni-ties for students to perform. Amongst them are Pam Slam (below), Jamnesty, (pictured bottom middle) Frankfurter, (not pictured) and MuDaCo (MuDaCo not pictured here)

Students compete against one another to see who can perform the best original Spo-ken Word performance. Student musicians perform in between rounds. The winner is selected by a panel of peer judges. (below)

Washington students, along with students from schools in the greater Cedar Rapids community, participating in the Fourth annual Iowa College Tour. In partnership with the Nu Chi Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., the tour takes students to four states over seven days visiting various HBCUs (Historically Black Colleges and Universities).(pictured below)

Frankfurter is an annual Patrons of the Performing Arts (PPA) fundraiser that showcases the various performing arts groups.(not pictured)

MuDaCo is the annual variety show where students choose to perform music, dance, and/or perform comedy routines. The Improv group, FDIC participates to provide comedic interludes.


ACT COUNCIL HONORS WASHINGTON

HIGH SCHOOLEducation and workforce leaders teamed

up with ACT to recognize Washington High School as a leading exemplar of college and career readiness. The acknowledgement came during the Iowa State ACT State Organization Conference.

The event was part of the fourth annual ACT College and Career Readiness Campaign, the largest to date with more than 40 participating states including Iowa. The Campaign culminated with the ACT National Gala for College and Career Readiness in Washington, D.C., in June, 2016.

Iowa State Council chair Jay Wright recognized the outstanding achievements of Washington High School, Iowa’s first winner of the College and Career Transition Award. “Washington High School received the College and Career Transition Award for its continued commitment to serving the diverse needs of its student population and focusing on the end goal of college and career readiness for all,” Wright noted “It was also recognized this year by NEWSWEEK as a top high school for low-income students and by the Iowa Department of Education as a recipient of the Breaking Barriers Award.”

To learn more about the ACT College and Career Readiness Campaign and view highlights from previous years, visit www.act.org/readiness campaign.

Mr. Ian Kleman, physics teacher, attended the award ceremony as the teacher representative for the ACT’s College and Career Transition Award.


Senior Class Officers: Rielle Jones-Teske (President), Emily Nelson (Vice President), Emma Witt (Secretary) and Ava Klopfenstein (Treasurer)

Junior Class Officers: Izzy Wilcox (President), Claire Stevens (Vice President), Erik Lenzen (Secretary), and Grant Knutson (Treasurer)

Student Senate Officers: Elizabeth McDermott (President) and Nolan Cavanaugh (Vice President)

Sophomore Class Officers: Jeffrey Abraham (President), Nik Huerter (Vice President), Kennedy Felland (Secretary), and Jenna Pelechek (Treasurer)

Monument Editors: Micah O’Neal (Managing Editor), Sam Clymer (Clubs/Sports Editor), Aamillaya Green (Editor in Chief), Iyanna Batte (Copy and Design Editor), and Jessi Elessais (Copy and Design Editor)

Take Charge Leadership: (back row) Emma Barton-Norris, Emma Hoover-Grinde, Carolyn Mueller, Chloe Hamer, (front row) Blair Johnson and Rachel Nshimirimana

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Interact Officers: Isabel Hogg (Service Person), Nathaniel Burke, Sydney Dusek (President), Eva Klopfenstein, and Elizabeth McDermott

Amnesty International Officers: Sydney Dusek (Vice-President), Olivia Kennedy (Secretary), Elizabeth McDermott (President) and Lauren Parmley (Treasurer)

Adastra (National Honor Society) Officers: Hunter Blake (Treasurer), Kate McCartan (President), Caleb Kleman (Vice-President) and Anna Kölln (Secretary)

Drum Majors: Jackie Ripoll and Kendall Stenseth

Surveyor Leadership: (Top Row) Araya Dunne, Ben Janssen, Bryan Ennis, Becca Turnis, (Bottom Row) Sarah Altemeier, Quinn Wilcox, Tyler McGuire, Kate McCartan, and Seth Keppler (not photographed)

Leadership for Five Seasons: Grant Knutson, Olivia Kennedy, Travis Metzger, Grace DeWolf, and Megan Roger


Orchestra Officers: Anna Bosking (Sophomore Representative), Olivia Kennedy (Secretary), Nina Nassif (Co-President); Isabel Hogg (Co-President), Dean Wibe (Treasurer), and Raegan Martin (Librarian)

Momentum Officers: Nathaniel Burke and Ava Klopfenstein (Co-Presidents), Tyler McGuire and Ashley Chipokas (Dance Captains)

IJag Leadership: Thaddeus Daniel (11/12 President), Caleb Velazquez (9/10 President), Kiara Harris (VP of Leadership), Hunter Werling (9/10 Vice President), and Lindsay Yock.

2017 Warrior CheerleadersGay/Straight Alliance Officers: Hunter Bartlett, Rebecca Turnis, and Madison Bartlett

Slice of Jazz Co-Presidents: Ethan Cooper and Emily Nelson

Madrigal Co-Presidents: Thomas Corbett and Ella Wolle

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Performing Arts Technicians ensure that each performance and assembly happens.

Drama Director: Kyle WoollumsGrease, the 2016 musical.

GET INVOLVED IN THE PERFORMING ARTS: DRAMA

Two scenes from Almost Maine, the opening show of the 2016 – 2017 theatre season. Candid shot of Bill Lammers and student technicians performing on the light board behind the scenes.

Each year, Washington High School holds a number of performances including, but not limited to: the Fall Play (The Great Gatsby), November Musical (Newsies), Children’s Theatre in April (Pippi Longstocking) and a Variety show in May called MUDACO. These and other events provide students with multiple opportunities to perform on-stage and backstage.

Washington High School has been selected by Disney to be among a select group of schools to pilotNewsies before it is released into general licensing. Newsies features a Tony Award®-winning score with music by eight-time Academy Award® winner Alan Menken and lyrics by Jack Feldman, a book by four-time Tony® Award winner Harvey Fierstein. The show received 23 major theatrical nominations.


Band Director: Jim Miller

Each year hundreds of students participate in our wonderful music programs. The award-winning Warrior Marching Band always puts on a spectacular performance, getting the crowd ready to celebrate another Warrior victory. In the winter, the concert bands perform on stage, and throughout the year the Revolutionists Jazz Band and Jazz Two entertain. The String Orchestra and the full Symphony Orchestra provide excellent opportunities for students each year. Ninth graders are welcome in all aspects of the instrumental music program.

Vocal music is another highlight of the fine arts program at Wash. All freshman who are interested may join Washington Singers. A show ensemble, Vivace is also available on an audition basis.

The nearly 100 voice Concert Choir, the exciting show choirs (Momentum and Celebration), the unique Slice of Jazz, and the traditional Madrigal Singers provide inspiration and entertainment to many audiences throughout the year, and are available to tenth through twelth graders by audition.

Superb directors, important community support through the Patrons of the Performing Arts, and many energetic and talented students have all contributed immensely to Washington’s reputation for excellence in the performing arts. For more information, we urge you to contact the directors:

MUSIC

Associate Band Director: Joel Nagel

Orchestra Director: Natalie Brown

String and Symphony orchestra Division 1 ratings at State Large Group in 2017


Momentum boys sing the National Anthem before they compete in a swim meet.

Momentum received “Best Vocals” at Sauk Prairie, WI & 100% Original show written by CR Native Mr. Rob Nassif

Slice of Jazz: 1st Place at the Iowa Jazz Championships and 5th at Iowa All-State Jazz Choir in 2017

Celebration performing at the Salute toExcellence/A.P. Ghosh Assembly.

Concert Choir and Concert Chorale rated “I” (Superior) at Iowa Large Group Festival.

Peter Westphalen, Vocal Director Amy Farley, Associate Vocal Director


OPPORTUNITIES ABOUND FOR ATHLETES

The Warrior Nation’s athletic teams have a winning tradition, whether you’re talking about the freshman level or varsity competition levels.

Many factor contribute to Washington’s success: outstanding coaches, fine facilities, strong support from the Washington Athletic Club (a community booster group), and the “winning edge that exists in the minds of Warriors.

More important than the victories, though, are the priceless experiences of thousands of Warriors who proudly wore the red and blue, many of whom never set a school record or won a state championship. At Washington, all students are encouraged to participate on the teams of their choice. Except for golf and bowling, where course/alley restrictions limit the number of allowable players, a no-cut policy prevents the exclusion of any student, regardless of talent or achievement deficiencies. Football Semifinals 2017

Men’s Cross Country 7th at State 2017Men’s Swimming 4th at State 2017 Baseball Semifinals 2017


MEN’S SWIMMING

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MEN’S TRACK 1974-1975 1976-1977 2008-2009 2009-2010

BASEBALL1965-19661993-1994

MEN’SGYMNASTICS

1967-19681968-19691969-19701970-19711971-19721972-19731973-19741974-19751981-1982

MEN’S GOLF

1980-1981

WRESTLING1969-1970

MEN’SBASKETBALL

1968-1969

MEN’S TENNIS

1982-19831986-19871989-19901993-19941995-1996

WOMEN’S SWIMMING

1975-19761976-19771978-19791983-1984

WOMEN’SGYMNASTICS

1968-19691969-19701975-19761978-1979

WOMEN’STENNIS

1986-19872013-2014

WOMEN’SBASKETBALL

1987-19881994-1995

WOMEN’SGOLF

1998-19992000-20012001-2002

COED GOLF1999-20002001-2002

68 State Athletic Team Championships

FALL WINTERFootball Men's Basketball Women's Swimming Women's BasketballWomen's Cross Country Wrestling Men's Cross Country Men's SwimmingVolleyball Women's Bowling Men's Golf Men's BowlingCheerleading Cheerleading Men’s TrackWomen’s TrackMen’s SoccerWomen’s SoccerWomen’s Tennis

SPRINGMen’s TennisWomen’s GolfSoftballBaseball

Choose from 22 Sports with Freshman, Sophomore, Junior Varsity, and Varsity Opportunities!

Baseball Semifinals 2017 Hannah Sherman and Kelly King 2nd at State in Doubles Tennis 2017

Rami Scheetz & Ty Sherman finished in 2nd place at state in

doubles tennis in 2017Men’s Golf 5th at State 2017


LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Student SenateStudent government at WHS is called

Student Senate. Membership is open to interested students by application. Senate carries out community service projects, school social events, and leadership activities. Students enroll in Student Senate as a class. Erika Derrick (far right) is the adviser.

Cultural Diversity Workshop

We encourage Washington students to consider signing up for important leadership opportunities. In September, more than 150 Wash students are transported to Pinicon Ridge Park for an all-day workshop designed to celebrate ethnic diversity at our school and to promote understanding and communication.

The annual Cultural Diversity Workshop is planned and led by Student Senate. Sign-up will begin in early September.

Committee WHS200 volunteer students from all grades attend

monthly meetings with the principal to discuss a variety of school topics. This principal’s advisory organization is called Committee WHS. Sign-up begins during opening day homeroom.

Fall 9th-10th Leadership Retreat

Each October, about 120 freshmen and sophomores volunteer to participate in a leadership retreat at Camp Wapsie Y that begins on a Thursday afternoon and concludes after lunch on the following day. The 9th-10th Leadership Retreat is a very popular event that is a long-standing Wash tradition. Sign-up begins in early October. This event is led by Student Senate.

Student Senate sponsors all Homecoming festivities, including the assembly, the parade, the pep rally, the coronation, and the dance. (Place between parade car and cheer leaders).

Student Senate sponsors the annual Mr. Washington Pageant. Pictured are the three 2017 Mr. Washington Finalists.

The annual Cultural Diversity Workshop (CDO) for 9 – 12 grade students at Pinicon Ridge Park and Fall Leadership Retreat for 9th and 10th graders at Camp Wapsie are iconic Washington events. They are sponsored by Student Senate.


JOIN ACADEMIC TEAMS• Academic Decathlon Team: Team members are tested on their

knowledge of Economics, Mathematics, Social Science, Science, Art, Music, and Language and Literature. They also must give a speech, have an interview, and write an essay at the state competition. Jordan Hill coaches the Academic Decathlon and Math Teams.

• History Day Team: Teams develop presentations on historical events and compete at regional and state events. The History Day and Brain Bee Teams are coached by Dr. Amy Jones.

• Mock Trial Team: Students prepare to try cases in simulated courtroom situations. Students play the roles of lawyers and witnesses. Regional mock trial competition takes place in February with state finals in mid-March. 2014 and 2015 teams took second at regionals and qualified for the state meet. Amy Shoemaker is the coach.

• Brain Bee: This is a live question and answer competition that tests the neuroscience knowledge of participants. Wash Senior Anjali Misra won the State Competition 2014.

• Computer Programming Team: The Computer Programming Team, coached by Rob Throndson, competes in computer programming contests.

• Robotics Team: The Robotics Team builds a robot to compete against robots from other high schools. Josh Eaton coaches the Robotics Team.

• Math Team: Mathematics competitions are held several weekends each school year, culminating in a state tournament each spring. Students in all grades may participate. Jordan Hill is the coach.

Bottom Left: Mock Trial Team Members: Alexis Soukup, Elizabeth Chadima, Serena Eck, DaRinna Meekins-Murray, Libbi Baxter, Grace Fleming, Sara Much, and Izzy Wilcox

Top Left: Math Team Members: Max Stark, Hal Versteegh, Maya Chawla, Serena Eck, Jaime Cook, and Thomas Corbett

Top Right: Academic Decathlon Team: Jillian Gannon, Chase Ferguson, Max Stark, Andrew Hammer, Rielle Jones-Teske, Stephanie Kapler, Aubrey Moore

Bottom Right: Gay-Straight Alliance Members: Madison Eberle, Sophie Hopkins, Hunter Bartlett, Rowan Meyer-Boothby, Madison Bartlett, Elizabeth McSpadden, and Patrick Wilke


SPEECH, DEBATE AND PUBLICATIONS

PublicationsThe award-winning school paper, The Surveyor, and our yearbook, The Monument, involve 60 or most students each year in journalistic activities. Students serve as editors, writers, photographers, artists, and advertising salespersons. Kyle Phillips advises The Surveyor and The Monument. Another publication at WHS is out national award-winning literary magazine called Fingerprints. David Duer is the advisor. Washington Literary Press (WLP) is the student group that publishes Fingerprints and four issues of shorter theme magazines.

Speech An extensive competitive speech program involves more than 100 students each year in a variety of events. In early November, students in all grades may try out for parts in ‘large group events’ which include:

One-Act play Readers TheatreChoral Reading Ensemble ActingSolo Mime Group MimeRadio Broadcasting TV BroadcastingGroup Improvisation Musical TheatreShort Film

The district competition is in January. State and All-State competi-tion is in February. In February, the “individual events” phase of speech competition begins. Students may try out for the following events: Acting Improvisation Prose Expository Speaking Spontaneous Speaking Solo Musical Theatre Public Address Storytelling After Dinner Speaking Literary Program Original Oratory Review Radio News The State and All-State Competitions for “individual events” are held in March.

Debate Washington’s Debate Team is respected throughout the nation. Many students participate in debate each year. Teams travel to tournaments held at schools throughout the Midwest each weekend during the fall and winter season. Our “championship division” squads compete in many events in more distant states. Debate teaches students valuable skills in academic research and public speaking, but participants also learn about cooperating, fairness, hard work, leadership, and responsibility. The entire debate program benefits immensely from energetic coaches and Friends of Forensics, a community support group. Ninth through twelfth graders may register in academic classes to learn debate.

Returning debaters are: Jonah Johnson, Zeke Groth, Seamus Thompson, Natalia Hagen, Teresa McKinstry, Megan Mineart, and Jake Sanders (not pictured).

Wash students performing the large group, One Act performance of The Crucible.

Speech Coach: Carrie Tinkham Surveyor and Monument Advisor: Kyle Phillips

WLP Advisor David Duer with WLP Staff.

Monument Staff

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JOIN CLUBS

Members of the Dungeons and Dragons Club with advisor, Mr. Joe Sloma

Comic Book Club with advisor Mr. James Henderson

Gay-Straight Alliance members with advisor Mr. Jacob Mason-Marshall

Wash student hosts with their Japanese students from sister school Koyo High School in Okinawa, Japan

Mr. Sloma, club advisor, with members of the Rubiks club.

Meme Club members

Interact - This is the high school version of the adult service club called Rotary. The primary focus of Interact is carrying out school and community service projects.Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA): A group of students (mostly athletes but athletic participation is not a requirement) that enjoys fellowship while participating in recreational activities and meals.Take Charge: is a club that urges students to avoid substance abuse and other destructive decisions.Amnesty International: Like Interact, FCA, and Take Charge, Amnesty International is affiliated with a national organization. Amnesty advocates for human rights around the world. They hold an annual fundraiser/awareness event called Jamnesty every spring.National Honor Society (Adastra): is the final club at Wash that is part of a larger national organization. Like the first four clubs, service to others is Adastra’s main interest.Drama/Speech Club: This club is made up of many students who are interested in aspects of theatre and speech.Robotics Club: Active group that meets regularly to design, build, program, and operate robots to compete in an alliance format like in First Tech Challenge. Many students take PLTW courses, but it is not limited to PLTW students.Video Games Club: An after-school organization for students who enjoy video games.Career Club: A club for participants in the IJAG program.Japanese Club: A very active social group that includes many students studying Japanese but is not limited to just Japanese students.Spanish Club: A main activity of this group is meeting at various Mexican restaurants in the area to enjoy meals together.Art Club: An organization of students who enjoy meeting after school to work together on art projects.Knit Wits: A club for students interested in knitting, crocheting, and other forms of needle work.Gay-Straight Alliance (GSA): A student group that encourages tolerance and understanding towards all students.German Club: This club is a social organization of students studying the German language.Dungeons & Dragons Club: A group that enjoys playing the role-play game, Dungeons & Dragons.Magic Club: Members love to play the card game called Magic.Meme Club: This group of students enjoys getting together to talk about and share favorite memes.Rubiks Club: A student group that enjoys getting together to solve various rubiks puzzles.Board Games Club: This group meets after school weekly to play board games.Dance Marathon Club: An organization that raises money for children’s cancer care at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics.


28 STUDENT ACADEMIC AWARDS AND THE CELEBRATIONS

Seniors honored for three years in the top 10 percent Top 1 percent award winners Mr. Westphalen and his daughters Emma and Mara

1. Iowa Assessments Personal Best

All students whose scores are a personal best national percentile rank are recognized and receive special t-shirts at an all-school assembly. T-shirt colors rotate annually.

2. Iowa Assessments “Top 1%” Scores

Students in the top one percent in the nation receive trophies and long-sleeved CWR t-shirts.

3. Iowa Assessments “Top 10%” Scores

All students whose composite scores place them in the top 10% in the nation receive long sleeve CWR t-shirts. Students whose composite scores place them in the top ten percent in the nation for all three of their ninth, tenth, and eleventh grade years receive WHS sweatshirts to symbolize this outstanding accomplishment.

4. Iowa Assessments “Top 10%” All Three Years

A hooded sweatshirt is given to students whose composite score is in the top 10% all three years.

Iowa Assessment Awards Presented At the October Assembly


Academic Numeral Winners Academic Certificate Winners

ACADEMIC NUMERAL, LETTER AND CERTIFICATE AWARDS

5. The Academic Numerals Students who maintain a 3.0 grade point for both semesters of their ninth grade year receive the year of their graduation constructed of the same fabric as the Academic Letter and a blue t-shirt. The emblem also includes a small lamp of learning sewn into the fabric. (Ninth grade athletes also receive numerals for exemplary athletic performance.)

6. The Academic Letter The official school letter is awarded to students who earn a minimum grade point of 3.0 for any two consecutive semesters during their sophomore, junior, or senior years. The “Academic” Letter is identical to the Athletic Letter except for a symbolic lamp of learning that is sewn into the upper left-hand corner. Letter winners also receive a grey t-shirt.

7. The Academic Certificate As in athletics where students may earn only one varsity letter, Academic Letter winners receive only one letter. Students who earn at least a 3.0 grade point for four consecutive semesters receive a special certificate and a black t-shirt after the sixth term. All costs for the numerals, letters, and certificates are paid by the Washington PTA. The Washington High School faculty wants to place academic achievement on a parity with co-curricular achievement. That is why we chose the symbolic school letter to recognize consistently good academic performance. While we strongly support co-curricular activities, we want to send to our students a very clear message that classroom achievement should be everyone’s top priority. We believe that students who maintain the minimum “B” (3.0) average are, indeed, “varsity students.”

Presented at the December Assembly

Academic Letter Winners


ADVANCED PLACEMENT AWARDS AND REIMBURSEMENTS

Presented at January Assembly and Senior Recognition Night8. The Advanced Placement (AP) Scholar Award AP SCHOLAR: Granted to students who receive grades of 3 or higher on three or more AP exams. AP SCHOLAR WITH HONOR: Granted to students who receive an average grade of at least 3.25 on all AP exams taken, and grades of 3 or higher on four or more exams. AP SCHOLAR WITH DISTINCTION: Granted to students who receive an average grade of at least 3.5 on all AP exams taken, and grades of 3 or higher on five or more exams.

Some students meet all of the AP Scholar requirements by the end of the sophomore year and others by the end of the 10th & 11th grades. Many will not qualify until scores for exams taken in May of the senior year are known. Therefore, we will recognize at Senior Recognition Night (and in the printed Commencement Program) students who complete at least three AP courses:• Students must have taken the test and earned a 3 or higher or be registered for the exam for each of three courses.• In the courses where the student has registered for but not yet taken the exam, the student must have earned no lower than a B for each term of the course.

9. Four Years Of AP Testing Award A medallion is given to seniors who took at least one AP exam each of their four years of high school.

10. Anna Purna Ghosh Scholar The prestigious AP Ghosh Scholar Medallion will be awarded to students who take at least one AP examination each of three consecutive years and earn at least four scores of 4 or higher.

11. AP College Preparation Award A custom medallion and a $100 Ghosh stipend will be awarded to students who complete this package of yearlong AP Courses and take the examinations: AP English Literature and Composition AP English Language and Composition AP World History or AP European History AP US History AP Psychology or AP Art History AP Economics or AP Gov’t: US or AP Gov’t: Comparative Any AP Science course Either AP Calculus or AP Statistics (may be waived for students taking Pre-Calculus as seniors)

This AP COLLEGE PREPARATION AWARD package is intended to motivate students to complete a set of courses that offers solid preparation for college study for all students, regardless of college/university choice, and regardless of college major. Winners of the prestigious AP Scholar Award.

Dr. Chirantan Ghosh, who personally funds the AP reimbursement program, speaks at the February Assembly. Students taking at least two AP exams receive reimbursements of $20 for scores at 3 and $30 for scores of 4 or 5 from the Anna Purna Ghosh Advanced Placement Reimbursement Program. Recipients also receive t-shirts and certificates.

Ghosh Reimbursement Recipients for AP Scores of 3, 4, or 5.


SENIOR AWARDS

Presented at Senior Recognition Night in April12. Outstanding Four-Year Math Scholar Award Presented to students who complete four years of math.

13. Outstanding Four-Year World Language Scholar Award An award given to students who complete four years of a single world language.

14. Outstanding Four-Year AP Social Sciences Scholar Award An award given to students who complete four years of AP Social Studies.

15. Outstanding Four-Year Science Scholar Award Presented to students who complete four years of science, e.g., Earth Science, Biology, Chemistry and Physics.

16. The Academic Honors Program Students who complete the Academic Honors Program wear special medals at Commencement. Participation requirements include the following:• the completion of the equivalent of 15 yearlong courses in the core areas of

Language Arts, Social Sciences, Mathematics, Science, and World Languages (Algebra I and Geometry are required),

• a grade-point of at least 3.0 in core area courses.

17. The Academic Honors Program With Distinction This distinction is awarded to Honors Program graduates who go on to complete four years of math (60 credit hours), four years of science, four years of language arts, three years of social studies, and two years of world languages and maintain a grade point average of at least 3.33 in those five academic core areas. “With Distinction” grads must also complete the equivalent of 24 yearlong courses (6 courses each term). We believe that the Academic Honors Program provides an excellent incentive for students to carry demanding academic course loads.

18. Valedictorian The Valedictorian medal is awarded to students who are graduated with cumulative grade averages at or above 4.0.

19. Salutatorian The Salutatorian medal is given to graduates with cumulative grade point averages between 3.95 and 3.99.

20. President’s Award For Academic Excellence An award sponsored by the President of the United States and presented to seniors with cumulative grade point averages at or above 3.5 and scores on national standardized tests at or above the 85th percentile.

21. National Merit Semi-Finalists Awards based on PSAT scores and given by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation.

22. National Merit Commended Awards Awards based on PSAT scores and given by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation.

23. Warrior Credit Club An award previously given to students who earned 400 or more credit hours during their four years. Because of the conversion to semesters, this year’s current seniors is the last class to combine both trimester and semester hours. For the Class of ‘18 following scale is used (100 trimester credits + 40 semester credits). For all classes after this year, the following scale is used 54 semester credits. 2017-2018

Academic AssembliesIowa Assessment Assembly

October 5

Academic Numeral, Letter, and Certificate Assembly

December 7

AP Assembly January 18

Salute to Excellence February 12

Left: Students stand on stage at Senior Recognition Night to receive their awards.

Far Left: Riley DeWolf wears a variety of medals at the 2017 graduation ceremony.

Left: Nearly every student at Washington earns some form of senior award.


NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY

Presented at May Induction Ceremony24. Membership In Adastra — The Washington Chapter of the National Honor Society The National Honor Society (NHS) is the nation’s premier organization established to recognize outstanding high school students. More than just an honor roll, NHS serves to honor those students who have demonstrated excellence in the areas of scholarship, service, leadership, and character. These characteristics have been associated with membership in the organization since its beginning in 1921. NHS chapters are found in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, many U.S. territories, and Canada. Chapter membership not only recognizes students for their accomplishments, but also challenges them to further develop through active involvement in school activities and community service. Membership in Adastra, George Washington High School’s chapter of the National Honor Society, is a privilege, not a right, and is therefore an honor when bestowed upon a student. The Adastra Faculty Advisory Committee selects eligible students for membership based on outstanding scholarship, leadership, service, and character. Once inducted, members have the responsibility to continue to demonstrate these qualities or risk probation and/or expulsion from Adastra.

The Four Cornerstones• Scholarship: Junior or Senior students who have a

cumulative grade point average of 3.50 or higher after completing 180.0 credit hours meet the scholarship requirement for membership. Students must be enrolled at Washington High School for 18 consecutive weeks prior to the start of the selection process.

• Service: This quality is defined through voluntary contributions made by a student to the school or community, done with a positive, courteous, and enthusiastic spirit, but without compensation.

• Leadership: Student leaders are those who are resourceful, good problem solvers, promoters of school activities, idea-contributors, dependable, and persons who exemplify positive attitudes about life. Leadership experiences can be drawn from school or community activity while working with or for others.

• Character: The student of good character upholds principles of morality and ethics, is cooperative, demonstrates high standards of honesty and reliability, shows courtesy, concern and respect for others, and generally maintains a good and clean lifestyle. Adastra specifically defines good character as one who:

1) Upholds the Cedar Rapids Community School District’s Good Conduct Policy, which includes no violations within 18 months of the selection process. 2) Has no school record of any serious disciplinary referral, suspensions, or attendance problems.

The Selection Process On March 15th, or shortly thereafter, candidates are notified of their scholastic eligibility in a letter sent by the Adastra adviser to the candidate’s home address. Once notified of their scholastic eligibility, students must submit a detailed resume documenting their scholarship, service, leadership, and char-acter to their school and community since their freshman year of high school.

Expectations of Adastra Members In addition to maintaining high standards of scholarship, service, leadership, and character throughout their high school career, Adastra members are also expected to elect and support the four Adastra officers, attend Adastra meetings, and complete at least two service projects during their senior year. If members maintain the standards of scholarship, service, leadership, and character throughout their senior year, they will receive a special designation on their Washington High School diploma recognizing their National Honor Society distinction. However, members are subject to disciplinary measures and/or probationary periods, as well as dismissal, if they do not maintain the expectations, requirements, and standards of scholarship, service, leadership, and character. A written description of the Adastra dismissal procedure is available from the Adastra adviser to interested parties.

Top: Newest members of Adastra who were inducted in May 2017.

Bottom: Executive Director, NewBoCo and Founder & Board Chairman, Geonetric, Eric Englemann speaks at Adastra Induction Ceremony.


A SPECIAL AWARD FOR GREAT

SCHOOL CITIZENS

OTHER AWARDS

Presented at the end of the semester25. The Warrior Honor Roll Certificate Students who earn at least a 3.25 grade point average for a semester receive certificates of membership in the Warrior Honor Roll. Some students may acquire eight certificates, one for each of their semesters at Washington.

26. Term Grade Point Improvement Certificate We also recognize those students whose GPA for a particular term is at least .35 above their average for the previous term. We value high grades, but we also want to reward improvement. Not all students have the ability to earn a high GPA; nearly everyone can improve!

THE NUMBER ONE CLUB Membership in the Number One Club is reserved for students who display unusual cooperation or initiative, who possess especially positive attitudes, or who make particular contributions to our school. Every month we will induct several members into the Number One Club. Individual staff members complete nomination forms when they wish to propose students for membership. Approval from the entire

staff completes the process. The pictures of Number One Club members are displayed in the cafeteria hallway. Members also receive lapel pins and embossed certificates.

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HOW WASHINGTON PARENTS CAN STAY IN TOUCH

Navigate our website: crwash.cr.k12.ia.us• Click on “Calendar” to see a complete school event schedule. Then click again

on “Calendar” in the upper right corner to navigate between weeks and months.

• Click on “Quicklinks” to deposit lunch money or look up phone numbers.

• Find “Canvas” and “PowerSchool” on the Home Page below the picture.

• Click on “Resources” for the most recent daily video announcements and “Our School” to navigate to “Counseling” for scholarship information or college entrance exam dates.

• For notification of schedule changes click on “Calendar” on the Home Page. Then click on “activity calendar” and then on “notify me.” You will automatically receive email updates on schedule changes for the events that interest you.

Above: Melissa Jaynes Principal’s Secretary will answer PowerSchool questions.

Top Left: Jason Wood,Washington’s Webmaster

Bottom Left:Scott McWherter, Washington’s Information Technology Specialist, assists with all technology problems and produces the video announcements.


UTILIZE CANVAS & POWERSCHOOL

PARENT NOTESCap and Gown Orders Information about cap and gown and announcement ordering pro-cedures will be given to seniors at a class meeting held in October.

Attention Parents of Juniors and Seniors Kirkwood’s College Fair will be held on Wednesday, September 13, 9:30 – 11:30 am. Over 100 colleges, trade schools, and represen-tatives from post-high school training programs will be there. The WHS counselors feel this is an excellent opportunity for students and parents to visit with representatives from several colleges and vocational schools to learn about their programs. Students may be excused from classes to attend the College Fair. A list of institutions that will be represented is available in the Counsel-ing Office. In addition to benefiting seniors, this program introduces juniors to post-high school educational opportunities.

Post-High School Plans Senior parents are reminded that they may schedule an appointment with their student’s counselor to discuss post-high school plans. We realize that this process is at different stages with each family. If you are interested, please schedule a conference at your convenience, 558-2142.

Academic Planning Each year students receive a booklet entitled “Academic Planning Guide.” That guide is given to students at the time that they are plan-ning their schedules for the following year. It includes a great deal of information about our course choices, college entrance requirements, and academic recommendations to students. That information is not repeated in this handbook but can be requested at any time from our Counseling Office. Because of the transition to semesters in 2015 – 2016, graduation requirements look slightly different for the junior and senior classes. Current requirements were explained to students and parents in meet-ings in January and February, 2017. Here is a summary:

English Language Arts 4 yearsMathematics 3 yearsPhysical Education 4 yearsScience 3 yearsSocial Studies 3 years

Student Fundraising Funds raised by performing arts students for trips/tours can be applied to pay ensemble fees upon request, BUT only in the school year when the funds were raised. Monies raised by a student may be accumulated during the student’s years at Washington to be applied to a tour, but unused funds will revert to Washington High School upon graduation. Exception to unused funds: funds may be transferred to a sibling’s account upon request.

GET CONNECTED WITH CANVAS Canvas Learning Management System has been implemented in all 6-12 schools. Canvas is a tool for parents and students to increase access to classroom information and communicate with teachers. Canvas offers an integrated calendar that will allow you to see assignments and events for multiple courses (and multiple students) all in one place. Some teachers post worksheets and notes for students who have missed class so that they can stay up on their work. In addition to seeing assignments posted by your middle and high school teachers, Canvas also has a unique notification system that allows each user to register preferred contact methods including email(s), Facebook, Twitter and others, so you can be contacted how and when you want for each aspect of the system. You may also see class announcements, online assessments, online assignment turn-in, and more! For more information on accessing the system, visit www.cr.k12.ia.us and click on Canvas!

SAMPLE DAILY CALENDAR

Progress Reports With current grades always available on PowerSchool, printed grade reports are nearly obsolete. We no longer mail grade reports to students’ homes except at the end of the year.

Progress grade reports, however, are distributed to students during Warrior Time at the nine-week point of each semester. Final grade reports are distributed to students during Warrior Time about one week after the first semester ends. A copy of the student’s transcript is distributed during Warrior Time about two weeks after the first semester ends.

After the spring semester ends, a semester grade report and an updated transcript is mailed to the homes of all students.

Students and parents have constant online access to student grades via PowerSchool. Students will have the same username and password as last school year. Students who forgot usernames or passwords can contact the Washington Main Office, and we will be glad to help them. New students will set up their usernames and passwords when they enroll.

You can set PowerSchool to email you weekly grade reports. Many parents love this option.

PowerSchool allows parents to track the progress of all children in the family with one username and one password. Information in our fall mailing explained how parents can set up their family account and establish their username and password.

PowerSchool makes it possible for students and parents to stay current on grades, attendance, and incomplete work at all times.

PowerSchool is also available for mobile devices in the Apple App Store or from Google Play.

On the crwash.k12.ia.us Home Page click on “Canvas” and you will see this screen.


OUR HISTORY AND FAMOUS GRADUATES

In 1887, Abbie S. Abbott began her 34-year tenure as Washington High School principal. There were three teachers and 69 students, but rapid growth lay ahead. Plans were underway for a new Washington High School, and construction began in 1890 on the south side of Greene Square Park. In 1887, the curriculum was primarily languages, mathematics, history, bookkeeping, and economics. Abbott added physics, chemistry, and other science

courses as quickly as possible, and, by 1921, believed that Washington’s science laboratories “….are among the best in the state.” Abbott thought, however, that the automobile, telephone, and the moving picture had “….a rather bad effect on high school students.” When Miss Abbott resigned as principal in 1921, the faculty included 49 teachers and more than 1,000 students.

Abbie S. Abbott

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THE FIRST WASHINGTON HIGH SCHOOL

THE SECOND WASHINGTON HIGH SCHOOL Construction began on the first Washington in 1855 on the corner of Fourth Avenue and Fifth Street S.E. It was a three-story brick building with a white belfry, and it was the largest public school in Iowa at that time. The original Washington was a grade school, and when it opened officially in 1857 it was only partially occupied. A private school preceded it by a few years, and there was a one-room school built at the corner of Second Avenue and Fifth Street, S.E., in 1847. Washington replaced the one-room school and was a source of great community pride. By 1865, it was fully occupied with 300 students. In the late 1850’s and 1860’s, the school was known by various names – “the schoolhouse,” the “Cedar Rapids graded school,” and the “second ward school.” In 1875, schools in Cedar Rapids were all renamed after presidents. The oldest building was called Washington School. Born in Ohio in 1861, JAMES A. REED moved with his family to Cedar Rapids when

he was three. He graduated from Washington circa 1879 and later became a lawyer. He moved to Kansas City, Missouri, in 1887, served on the Kansas City City Council, became a prosecutor for Jackson County, and was elected Kansas City mayor from 1900-1904. As mayor, Reed rocketed to national fame after overseeing the construction of Convention Hall in 90 days in order to host the 1900 Democratic National Convention. The original Convention Hall burned to the ground in April, 1900. He was elected to the U.S. Senate from Missouri in 1910 as a Democrat and served three terms until retiring in 1929. He unsuccessfully sought the Democratic nomination for President.

ROBERT STEWART graduated from the first Cedar Rapids Washington High School (circa 1883) and Coe College (1886). As a major in a Rough Rider regiment of the U.S. Volunteer Cavalry, he commanded a regiment in the Battle of San Juan Hill in the Spanish-American War. He earned his law degree from Yale University and practiced law in South Dakota where he was twice elected to the South Dakota State Senate. Later he served as Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Standard Oil Company.

It was 1869 before Washington became a high school, and in 1873 Washington had its FIRST GRADUATING CLASS. There were two boys – John E. Leonard and Gordon Murray – and four girls -- Mary McClanahan, Eva Stiles, Julia Sargent, and Harriet Boyce – in the Class of ’73.

The new Washington High School opened in 1892 with a capacity of 500 students, and enrollment had grown to 720 students by 1906. The school was already badly overcrowded, but city elections failed to pass proposals for a west side high school or a new high school on May’s Island in the center of the city. Finally, voters approved an addition to Washington, which was completed in 1910. In 1911, there were 20 teachers and 838 students at the expanded Washington High School.

CARL VAN VECHTEN was an internationally known writer, artist, music critic, and photographer. As a writer in New York and Paris, he was part of the international modernist movement. As a proponent of African-American culture, he was known as “White America’s Guide to Harlem.” His friends included Eugene O’Neil, George Gershwin,

and Paul Robeson. In 1932, he began a photographic chronicle of his era that grew to 15,000 photographs, most of them portraits of the rich and famous. He graduated from Washington High School in 1898.


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An opera was performed by the seniors in the Class of 1910. The opera “Priscilla” was given at Greene’s Opera House on April 21 and 22, 1910. According to the yearbook: “….those in attendance were not only greatly pleased with the delightful musical production but also were astonished and gratified at the wonderful talent and ability displayed by the high school students in producing a performance of so high an order of merit. “No less worthy of mention are the two artists of the Class of 1910, Grant Wood and Marvin Cone, who added greatly to the stage setting by designing and executing the stockade and block house in the first act, and Priscilla’s cottage, and the ‘Mayflower’ in the second act. To them also is due the credit of effective advertising through their clever posters.”

Grant Wood Gallery When you enter the Grant Wood Gallery, you will see original paintings by three prominent American artists – Grant Wood, Marvin Cone, and Conger Metcalf. All three were graduates of Old Cedar Rapids Washington High School – the Washington High School that stood on Fifth Avenue across from Green Square Park from 1892-1935. Grant Wood, America’s best known painter, is Washington High School’s most famous graduate. The Grant Wood Gallery is the jewel of high school art galleries in America. It was built with funds raised as a part of Washington High School’s 50th Anniversary Celebration. Great care was taken to provide

a museum quality atmosphere, the best in the Midwest, to preserve the legacy of Grant Wood and Marvin Cone, Class of 1910 and Conger Metcalf, Class of 1932. Kanesville, an original Grant Wood mural is the most important piece in the Washington collection. The mural depicts Kanesville, the early Morman settlement that became Council Bluffs. Many of Marvin Cone’s paintings included large, luminous clouds. An excellent example is Prelude, a very significant piece in the Grant Wood Gallery collection.

One of America’s most famous artists, GRANT WOOD is noted for his regional paintings of Iowa and the Midwest. He was born on a farm near Anamosa and moved with his family to Cedar Rapids in 1901. He graduated from Washington High School in 1910 where he created scenery for plays and drawings for publications. He painted “American Gothic” in 1931, an iconic 20th Century image that is recognized around the world.

A Cedar Rapids native and 1910 Washington High School graduate, MARVIN CONE was a close friend of classmate Grant Wood. The two artists created the Stone City Art Colony that brought together a group of regionalist painters in the 1920’s. He was a longtime professor of painting at Coe College. His early paintings showed an impressionist influence but later concentrated more on realistic Midwestern scenes, many of which featured luminous clouds. “Stone City Landscape” sold at a 2014 Sotheby’s auction for $725,500.

Left: The Entrance to the Grant Wood Gallery at Cedar Rapids Washington High School.

Below: “Kanesville” an original Grant Wood Mural on display in the Grant Wood Gallery.

Above: “Prelude” an original painting by Marvin Cone in the Grant Wood Gallery.


BEARDSLEY RUMMEL graduated from Washington High School circa 1911, and served as Dean of the Social Science Department at the University of Chicago before joining the Macy Company where he was chairman from 1941-1947. During World War II, he was chairman of the New York Federal Reserve Board and a close advisor to President Franklin D. Roosevelt. In 1943, he devised the federal income tax withholding system, and in 1944 he was instrumental in establishing the International Monetary Fund.

One of America’s foremost war correspondents, WILLIAM SHIRER was recruited by Edward R. Murrow to work for CBS in Berlin before and during World War II. His pioneering work as an overseas radio correspondent brought the drama of the war home to the American people. With Murrow, he organized the first broadcast world news roundup, a format still followed by news broadcasts. Also a respected historian, he wrote more than a dozen books including the Rise and Fall of the Third Reich, Berlin Diary, and the Collapse of the Third Republic. He graduated from Washington High School in 1921.

FRANK CUHEL starred on several Washington teams during the halcyon athletic era at Washington High School in the 1920’s. He graduated in 1924. In 1928, while running track at the University of Iowa, he set the NCAA record for 220 meter hurdles. As a member of the U.S. Olympic track and field team, he won the silver medal at the 1928 Summer Olympics in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Later he was an overseas war correspondent for the Mutual Broadcasting System in Europe during World War II.

As a 15 year-old student at Washington High School, ARTHUR COLLINS was the first American to make ham radio contact (on a radio he built) with the MacMillan expedition in Greenland. This 1927 Washington graduate was a brilliant inventor who, at the age of 24, established an electronics company that by 1968 had more than 10,000 employees at its Cedar Rapids headquarters.

CONGER METCALF was born in Cedar Rapids and graduated from Washington High School in 1928 where he designed covers for the school yearbooks. He began his art studies at the Stone City Art Colony, which was founded by fellow Washington graduates Grant Wood and Marvin Cone, and he later studied European master painters in Italy and France, The European influence affected his style which differed from the realism of the American Regionalists. He was a well-known artist in Boston, Massachusetts, for most of his adult life.

A leading American poet, PAUL ENGLE, became a Rhodes Scholar and published 14 books of poetry. He was the long-time director of the Iowa Writers’ Workshop and founder of the International Writing Program at the University of Iowa. He grew up in Wellington Heights and in addition to his brilliant reputation as a poet, this 1928 grad was a noted American editor, teacher, literary critic, novelist and playwright.

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Music began at Washington in 1912 with the formation of the school’s first orchestra. The first girls’ glee club was organized in 1912 and re-organized as the Cecelians in 1920. The name came from St. Cecelia, patron saint of music. The ensemble’s motto was “Music washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life.” A boys’ glee club was begun in 1916.

The 1920’s were halcyon years for Washington High School. Fraternities and sororities added to social life on campus, and athletic teams achieved at a spectacular level. Coach Leo V. Novak’s teams achieved extraordinary successes in basketball, track, and football. Coach Novak is said to have developed more national champions than any other prep coach in the country. Washington athletes were also believed to have held more national prep records than any other high school in America. In basketball, Novak’s Tigers won several state championships in the 1920’s and a national championship at the Stagg Interscholastic Tournament in Chicago in 1921. The Tigers also won the Mid-Western Tournament at the University of Wisconsin competing against teams from ten states. Novak’s track teams won the State High School Interscholastic Meet five years. They also won the Stagg National Meet at the University of Chicago two years. Those Chicago victories were considered national team championships. His track athletes established numerous event records at Pennsylvania, Duke, Wisconsin, Kan-sas, Michigan, and Illinois interscholastic meets. In an almost unbelievable string of accomplishments in the mid-1920’s, Tiger track athletes established six national records: quarter-mile relay, three-quarter mile relay, mile relay, 120 yard high hurdles, 220 yard low hurdles, and the 440 yard dash. The quarter-mile relay team of Potts, Loftus, Knapp, and Cuhel also established a world record at the University of Wisconsin on May 3, 1924, with a time of 44.8 seconds. The Tigers’ football record was also amazing. During the six seasons between 1919 and 1924, the Tigers won 54 games, lost two, and tied two. In 1920, 1921, 1922, 1923, and 1924 they were undisputed champions of Iowa. The only loss in 1922 was to Waite High School in Toledo, Ohio.

In 1923, Cedar Rapids Washington and Scott High from Toledo, Ohio, both claimed mythical national championships. To settle the matter, the Tigers trav-eled to Toledo for a post-Thanksgiving clash with Scott and lost 24-21. In 1924, Washington won “the national high school championship.” The Tigers, after again winning the state title, squeaked out a 6-0 victory over Du Pont High of Louisville, Kentucky. On Thanksgiving Day, 1924, the Tigers again headed east to meet Harris-burg Technical High School for the national crown. Washington won the title game, 9-0.

The 1924 National Championship football squad


DOW MOSSMAN, 1961 Washington graduate, wrote Stones of Summer which was originally published to glowing reviews in 1972 (called a “marvelous achievement” by New York Times reviewer John Seelye). Stones of Summer is an expansive coming-of-age story that

developed a passionate cult following. It went out of print quickly after publisher Bobbs-Merrill filed for bankruptcy. In 2002, he was the subject of an award-winning documentary film (Stone Reader) by Mark Moskowitz which chronicled the filmmaker’s attempt to resuscitate the acclaimed book. After the film’s release, The Stones of Summer was re-published by Barnes and Noble.

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By 1924, Washington High School was becoming overcrowded. Grant School, built on the west side of the Cedar River in 1915 as a vocational high school, was converted to a regular high school. All high school students on the west side began attending Grant instead of attending Washington High School. In the years between 1922 and 1925, four junior high schools were built in Cedar Rapids. By the 1930’s, the Washington High School structure was deteriorating, and additions were constructed at the four junior highs. In 1935, Washington High School was closed for good. The four junior highs became six-year junior/senior high schools. Students in grades seven through twelve on the east side attended McKinley or Franklin; their counterparts on the west side attended Wilson or Roosevelt. Washington High School was demolished in 1946 after failed attempts to preserve it as a city monument.

THE THIRD WASHINGTON HIGH SCHOOLThe present building housing Washington High School was completed in 1957. Four years later, twelve classrooms were added to the south end of the building, and the area containing the Counseling Office was added in 1971. A new gymnasium was constructed in 1990.

This American novelist graduated from Washington in 1962. JOHN (CAMP) SANFORD’S writing career began at the Miami Herald in 1971 and continued at The St. Paul Pioneer Press in 1978 where he became a daily columnist. While at the Pioneer Press, he won the Pulitzer Prize for Feature Writing for a story on the Midwest farm crisis. He has written more than 40 books including 25 in the Prey Series and eight in the Virgil Flowers series. Most have made it to the top of fiction best-seller lists.

JOHN LIPSKY graduated from Washington High School in 1964, and he later earned a Ph.D. in economics from Stanford University. His banking career included positions as Chief Economist at Salomon Brothers, Chief Economist and Director of Research at Chase Manhattan, and Vice chairman of JP Morgan Investment Bank. His extensive background in banking led to his appointment as First Deputy Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and Acting Managing Director of the IMF.

Chairman of the Board of CRST International, Inc., JOHN M. SMITH is leading a second-generation family business with revenues exceeding $1 billion in 2014. CRST is one of the nation’s largest transportation companies providing transportation and

logistics services to customers all over North America. The company operates more than 4,500 trucks, and is one of Iowa’s most successful privately-held companies. He is a 1967 graduate.

PETER HARRIS was extensively involved in music at Washington High School where he graduated in 1973. While a student at the University of Miami (BA in Studio Music and Jazz), he played with singer Liza Minnelli and jazz greats Joe

Williams and Pat Matheny. After college, he played with Bruce Hornsby and the Range, toured the world with Blood, Sweat & Tears, and performed with Chuck Mangione. Later, he decided to focus on composing for the film industry in Los Angeles. He and Bruce Hornsby won an Emmy for “Outstanding Achievement in Music Direction and Composition.”

This 1972 Washington High School graduate is one of the most performed and commissioned American composers of his generation. MICHAEL DAUGHERTY earned his Ph.D. from Yale, and, since 1991, he has been Professor of Composition at the University of Michigan. His composition entitled “Metropolis Symphony” recorded by the Nashville Symphony Orchestra won three Grammy Awards in 2011. A frequent guest composer at American

universities, he has won many other awards including the Kennedy Center Freidheim Award for his compositions Snap! and Blue Like an Orange and the Stoeger Prize from the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center.

This prolific composer and lyricist wrote the music and lyrics for the award-winning musicals Opal, Honky-Tonk Highway, and Flight of the Lawnchair Man. ROBERT LINDSEY-NASSIF composed the score for Hollywood Arms by Carol Burnett, worked with Arthur Miller on an opera of Death of a

Salesman, and composed music for Stephen Sondheim’s Bounce. Among many other awards, the 1972 Washington High graduate is the recipient of the Music Publishers Association Award and the Gilman and Gonzalez-Falla Award given at Lincoln Center.


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JOEY O (JOSEPH OHSMAN) was a 1975 Washington grad who is now a world renown golf entertainer, author, and motivational speaker. He is a phenomenal athlete who can do things with golf clubs and golf balls that no one else can do. He has performed around the world for presidents, on The Tonight Show, and for PGA golf professionals.

As a basketball player at Washington High School, KATIE ABRAHAMSON-HENDERSON was a Parade Magazine and USA Today High School All-American and rated fifth in the nation in her 1986 graduating class. After playing two years at the University of Georgia, she completed her collegiate career at the University of Iowa where she was a part of two Big Ten championship teams. Her collegiate coaching career has included stops at eight universities. At the University of Albany she is a three-time America East Coach of the Year.

KENT FERGUSON won the gold medal in men’s 3m springboard diving at the 1991 World Aquatics Championships in Perth, Australia, and another gold in the 1991 Pan American Games in Havana, Cuba. In the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona, Spain, he was a member of the United States Olympic Swimming and Diving team and placed fifth in the men’s 3m springboard event. He graduated from Washington High School in 1981.

This 1982 Washington High School and 1986 University of Iowa graduate joined the Wall Street Journal in New York City. While working as a proofreader, TOM KING wrote a story that the Journal ran on the front page. That story led to a promotion and a position as a reporter. In 1991, he moved to Los Angeles where he became chief entertainment correspondent. His Journal columns led to appearances on ABC World News Tonight, CNN, and NPR. His biography of Hollywood mogul David Geffen, published by Random House, appeared for several weeks on the New York Times Bestseller List.

TIM DEBOOM graduated from Washington in 1989 after an All-American and State Championship swimming career. This professional athlete has won many triathlons around the world in twenty years of competitions but he is best known as a two-time winner (2001 and 2002) of the Ironman Triathlon World Championship in Hawaii. In 1994, he was Triathlon Magazine’s Amateur Athlete of the Year.

This 1989 Washington graduate composes and produces original music for nationally and internationally broadcast television programs, films, commercials, jingles, and other media. GEOFF KOCH music has been heard on Saturday Night Live, the National Geographic Channel, the History Channel, A & E, and many more. He has performed as a pianist/keyboardist for The Glenn Miller Orchestra, the Kadillacs, Lorrie Morgan, and Little Anthony and The Imperials. His music production company is based in Nashville.

This 1977 Washington High School graduate, RANDY ABLEMAN, was a two-time State diving champion, two-time high school All-American diver, two-time Big Ten diving champion (diving for Iowa), 1981 NCAA diving champion, and member of the 1980 U.S. Olympic Diving Team. In 23 years as head diving coach at the University of Miami, he was chosen nine times as NCAA Diving Coach of the Year. He served on the U.S. Olympic coaching staff for diving in 1996 (Atlanta), 2000 (Sydney), 2004 (Athens), and 2012 (London).

A 1988 Washington High School grad, BRENDA FRESE led the 1987-88 Warrior women’s basketball team to the State Championship. After her college playing career at the University of Arizona ended, she began a coaching run highlighted by the 2002 AP National Coach of the Year award and the 2006 NCAA National Championship won by her University of Maryland Terrapins. As head coach at Ball State University, the University of Minnesota, and Maryland, her teams have appeared in many NCAA tournaments.

A 1992 Washington High School graduate, DEDRIC WARD was a multiple-sport star in high school who went on to a brilliant football career at the University of Northern Iowa where he still holds career records for receptions for touchdowns and receiving yards. A third-round 1997 NFL draft selection, he enjoyed an eight-year professional career with the New York Jets, Miami Dolphins, Baltimore Ravens, New England Patriots, and Dallas Cowboys. He has a Super Bowl XXVIII Championship ring.

A National Blue Ribbon SchoolFrom the early 1980s until 2000, the National Blue Ribbon School Award was the most prestigious recognition that an American school could receive. Middle, junior and high schools were chosen in alternate years. Elementary schools were recognized the remaining years. Selection was made by the U.S. Department of Education, and the process of choosing the winning schools was exhaustive. The final step was a two-day site visit from a Department of Education official. Only about 200 schools from the entire nation were selected each year. In 2002, the selection criteria changed, excluding all schools except the those in urban areas where the majority of students are from low-income families. Washington High School is the only school in Iowa to receive three (1984, 1991 & 2000) national Blue Ribbon Awards!


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In the fall of 2003, a new addition opened on the southwest corner of the original building. The “west wing” contains six science laboratories, six other classrooms, a journalism laboratory, and four departmental offices. On the northwest corner of the original fine arts area, a new band rehearsal room also opened in August 2003, along with offices, a computer lab, and storage areas. A major remodeling of the original music rooms created new vocal and orchestra suites.

In 2013, a major remodeling project began that concluded in August 2015. A complete new geothermal heating and cooling system serves the entire building including both gymnasiums, the auditorium and little theater, the pool, the cafeteria, and all offices and classrooms. Exterior walls that are not brick were replaced with new energy efficient window walls. All classrooms received new floor covering, ceilings, lighting, and window treatment. This approximately $30,000,000 project upgraded the 59-year-old structure to contemporary heating, cooling, and lighting standards.

A 1995 Washington graduate and 1999 St. Olaf College graduate, SHELLY GOSSMAN, writer and actress, became a comedy writer for NBC’s Saturday Night Live in 2010 after starring in “Spoiler Alert: Everybody

Dies,” a Main Stage comedy revue at Chicago’s iconic Second City Comedy Club. “Spoiler Alert” was her fourth Main Stage review in Chicago after touring with Second City and performing for a year at Second City Las Vegas. She is a comedy writer in Los Angeles and has worked on Sullivan and Son (TBS) and Raising Hope (FOX).

ADRIAN ARRINGTON graduated from Washington High School in 2004 after being named Gatorade Football Player of the Year for Iowa and playing in the 2004 U.S. Army All-American Bowl. After a successful career as a wide receiver for the University of Michigan, he was drafted in the 7th round of the 2008 NFL draft by the New Orleans Saints. After spending

the 2009 regular season on the Saints practice squad, he was activated for the NFC Championship Game and the Super Bowl where he earned a Super Bowl XLIV Champion ring.

This 1993 Washington graduate is a board-certified pediatric and emergency medicine physician. Since 2003, CHRIS BURESH has made dozens of trips to Haiti where he co-founded the Community Heath Initiative in 2009 to address the needs of rural Haitians. He has received the Governor’s Award for his volunteer work in Haiti.

GREAT WARRIOR TRADITIONS THROUGH THE YEARS

The “Fight Song” after a victory.Warriors Sign and Support “Spread the Word to End the Word” Campaign

Cookouts and the Ethnic Food FairMedals and T-shirts.

The Bonfire, an annual Homecoming tradition


INFORMATION ABOUT FEES

MUSIC UNIFORM & TRAVEL FEES

Washington Singers----------------------------------------------------$15Concert Chorale --------------------------------------------------------$15Concert Choir --------------------------------------------------------------- $30Madrigal Singers ------------------------------------------------------------ $45Momentum Members -----------------------------------------------------$525Celebration Members -----------------------------------------------------$425Vivace -----------------------------------------------------------------------$325Slice of Jazz ----------------------------------------------------------------$150Orchestra --------------------------------------------------------------------- $30Band -------------------------------------------------------------------------$100Dance Team -----------------------------------------------------------------$250Color Guard ----------------------------------------------------------------- $30Percussion---------------------------------------------------------------$30School-Owned Instrument (12 months) ----------------------------$75Second Instrument -----------------------------------------------------$30Second Instrument (3 months) ---------------------------------------$30

(for students who use a school-owned instrument rather than their personal-owned instrument in band and orchestra)

All music fees are paid by Patrons of the Performing Arts for students eligible for free/reduced price meals.

GENERAL FEES There is a district-wide High School Consumable Materials Fee of $91.00 per student. The $91.00 covers all fees except:• Music Instrument Rental fees• Music Uniform fees, which vary greatly from ensemble to ensemble• Travel expenses including airplane, rental car, charter coach, hotel, and

meal costs for extended trips or tours• Special materials for personal projects• Although PE locker combination locks may be used at no cost, there is a

$2.75 charge for lost locks The Board of Education approved $91.00 fee must be paid by all students with this exception: If your student is eligible for free or reduced priced lunches, you should complete the Consumable Materials Fee Waiver Application to apply for a full or partial waiver of the $91.00 fee. The Consumable Materials fee for students receiving reduced-price meals is $55.50. Washington High School families have the opportunity to pay fees online or by mail. This eliminates the need to come to school in August to pay fees. Payment receipts and parking permits will be returned to you by mail. This process is carefully explained in the annual “back to school” mailing. Washington High School accepts VISA/Master Card to charge your school fees (the $91.00 standard fee and/or the yearbook, literary magazine, activity ticket, etc.). To charge to your Visa or Master Card account, do one of the following:• Stop by the bookkeeper’s office at Washington with your Visa or Master

Card number or,• Call the bookkeeper (558-3595) and give her your card number. We will process the charge and give your student a receipt.• Pay online by going to the Washington High School website and clicking

on the “School $ Online” tab located at the top of the page. Student schedules and ID cards will be distributed in homeroom on the first day of school. To ensure that your student receives all items at that time, please make your fee payment prior to August 18.

ACTIVITY PUNCH The $40 Activity Punch admits the student into all sports events at Washington High School at no charge except for state sponsored tournament games. The student is also admitted free into Washington games at Kingston Stadium. Students eligible for free or reduced price meals may buy Activity Punches for $15. In addition, students with an Activity Punch receive discounts to certain performing arts events and free admission to others.

PARKING HANGER Students must buy a “parking hanger” for $10 and display it on all vehicles that are parked in school parking lots.

IMPORTANT Washington High School will not deny ANY school opportunity to ANY student for financial reasons. Please contact one of the four school administrators if you have a financial need.

THE MONUMENT - Washington’s Yearbook

School yearbooks cost $55 if ordered before Thanksgiving. Between Thanksgiving and January, the price goes up to $60. After January, yearbooks will be $65 until pre-ordering ends at the end of spring break. The website for ordering yearbooks will be available on the Washington home page.

ADMISSION PRICESFOOTBALL ADMISSIONSAdults .................................................................................. $6.00High School-Middle School-Elementary Students ............. $5.00Senior Citizens .................................................................... $3.00Booster Tickets (6) ............................................................ $27.00Freshman Football at Kingston Stadium Adults .................................................................................. $3.00

BASKETBALL, WRESTLING, SWIMMING, VOLLEYBALL, TRACK AND FIELD, AND SOCCER ADMISSIONSAdults ................................................................................... $5.00High School-Middle School-Elementary Students .............. $4.00Senior Citizens ..................................................................... $3.00Freshman Volleyball, Basketball, and Wrestling Adults ................................................................................... $3.00

BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL ADMISSIONSAdults .................................................................................... $5.00High School-Middle School-Elementary Students .............. $4.00Senior Citizens ..................................................................... $3.00

PERFORMING ARTS EVENTS Programs, Plays, Musicals Concerts Variety ShowsAdults $5.00 $6.00 $10.00Students (9-12 w/o Activity Ticket) $4.00 $4.00 $7.00Students (9-12 with Activity Ticket) free free $5.00Students (K-8) $3.00 $4.00 $5.00Pre-School (occupying seats) Free $3.00 $3.00Senior Citizens (62 years or older) $4.00 $4.00 $7.00


TESTING AND GRADING

2017-2018 SAT and ACT Test Opportunities Students who have not taken these examinations or who would like to re-take one or both of the exams should note the following dates.

Test Dates Registration Deadlines Registration Fees*ACTSeptember 9 August 4 $46October 28, 2017 September 22, 2017 $46December 9, 2017 November 3, 2017 $46February 10, 2018 January 12, 2018 $46April 14, 2018 March 9, 2018 $46June 9, 2018 May 4, 2018 $46SATOctober 7, 2017 September 8, 2017 $46November 4, 2017 October 5, 2017 $46December 2, 2017 November 2, 2017 $46March 10, 2018 February 9, 2018 $46May 5, 2018 April 6, 2018 $46June 2, 2018 May 3, 2018 $46*The fee with the writing test is $58.50 for the ACT, $57 for the SAT

Use of Calculators on the SAT and PSAT Although no question on either test will require a calculator, on the basis of what has been learned about calculator use from field trials, the College Board now recom-mends that students bring a calculator with them when they take the new PSAT/NMSQT and SAT1. Students will have the option of using virtually any type of scientific or graphing calculator, but may not use calculators with paper tape or printers, calcula-tors with typewriter-style keyboards, hand-held mini-computers, pocket organizers, or lap-type computers.

Iowa Assessments The Iowa Assessments are scheduled for April 3, 4, and 5. The Iowa Assessments measure what we believe should be our top priority at WHS: basic skill development. Students who significantly improve their Iowa Assessments scores this year and/or score in the top ten percent in the nation will receive a Washington High School t-shirt. Top scores in all classes will receive plaques. Many certificates are also awarded. Last year several hundred Wash students received these awards.

Advanced Placement Exams The 2018 AP exams will be administered May 7 – 11 and May 14 – 18, 2018. We encourage students who are enrolled in Washington AP courses to take the AP exams. Exam registration will begin in February 2018. Students qualifying for free or reduced price lunch have their AP exam fees waived.

*Fee waivers are possible for ACT, SAT, PSAT, and AP Tests. Please contact your counselor.


TESTING AND GRADING

PSAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test The PSAT/NMSQT is scheduled for Wednesday, October 11. The test is offered only once each year, and only juniors are eligible for National Merit competition. Sophomores may take the test for practice if they wish with all costs paid by the CRCSD. Specifically, the Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test is intended to give juniors:• a comparison with other students across the United States in

verbal and mathematical reasoning.• a “trial run” for the SAT and to see what college entrance tests

are like.• an opportunity to enter scholarship competition administered by

the National Merit Corporation.• a chance to participate in the Student Search program which

provides new information regarding colleges and financial aid. Students planning to apply for corporation scholarships such as Rockwell, Quaker Oats, Kodak, etc., should definitely register for this test. A $20.00 registration fee must be paid to the secretary in the Counseling Office, after September 25 and before October 11. Upon payment for registration, juniors will receive a bulletin which includes a practice test, complete with answer key, scoring instructions, and other information about content and uses of the test. Actual testing will begin at 8:00 a.m. on Wednesday, October 11. In December, students will receive a report of Student Answers displaying the correct answers and the student’s responses as well as scores. Test booklets will be returned at the same time for students to review the original questions. Students may wish to make use of the computer program de-signed to give practice in vocabulary skills. Disks in the IMC may be checked out for use in the IMC Computer Lab.

Course Drop Procedures All course drops are handled by the student’s counselor and must be approved by the student’s parent/guardian. During the first 15 school days of a term, a dropped course is removed completely from the student’s transcript. Between the 15th day and the 7th week, students dropping a class will receive an ‘N’. After the 8th week of the term, the following procedures apply:1. Any course dropped at this time will appear on the permanent

record as an “F” if the student withdrew failing, or an “N” if the grade in progress is passing.

2. The student must attend this class until the Course Termination Request Form is returned to and completed by the counselor.

3. The student will be rescheduled into a study hall except for seniors who do not have study halls.

Grading Policy We give grades with the following numerical values in all course except Advanced Placement, Concurrent Enrollment, Project Lead the Way (PLTW), and Kirkwood Academy classes: A+ 4.33 C+ 2.33 A 4.00 C 2.00 A- 3.67 C- 1.67 B+ 3.33 D+ 1.33 B 3.00 D 1.00 B- 2.67 D- 0.67 F 0.00 A variety of opportunities are offered at Washington to students who wish to pursue college-level work. Some, like Advanced Placement (AP) courses require an examination with a passing score of 3 or above to receive college/university credit. Other opportunities don’t require an AP-like exam, instead, successful completion and/or an end-of-course exam result in receiving community college credit. Due to the rigorous nature of these courses, the following grading scale is used for these courses only:

A 5.00 B 4.00 C 3.00 D 2.00 A- 4.67 B- 3.67 C- 2.67 D- 1.67 B+ 4.33 C+ 3.33 D+ 2.33 F 0.00

Second Grade Option If a student repeats a course, the new grade will be recorded as the grade for the course and will be included in the computation of grade point average. The transcript will retain the course number and title from the first effort, but we will change the earliest grade to N.

Pass/Fail Option Each year, any Washington student who has parent approval may choose one elective course to be graded on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis. • Those courses count toward graduation but are not included

in computing the grade point average. Courses taken to meet specific subject matter requirements, except for PE, may not be taken pass-fail. Further, courses taken to meet the subject matter requirements of the Honors Program may not be taken pass-fail. AP courses are not eligible for pass-fail.

• Driver Education may be taken pass/fail without it counting towards the one pass/fail per year.

• Students who plan to take a course for pass-fail must submit the appropriate form with parent and counselor signatures. Course expectations are the same as for graded students, and grades will be placed on all course work. An “S” will appear on the final grade report if the student passes the course; a “U” will indicate failure.

• The pass-fail form with parent, teacher and counselor signatures must be submitted to the Counseling Office within the first 21 days of the term. The request to drop the pass/fail option must also meet this deadline.

Special procedure for Co-Curricular-Related Course Grades Students with cumulative grade point averages above 4.0 may choose to take co-curricular-related courses as S/U. Examples include all music, student senate, newspaper, debate, and yearbook courses. This use is intended to prevent an A (or even an A+) in a co-curricular-related course from lowering a students cumulative GPA. This use of the S/U option will not be counted towards the S/U limit of one course per year.

Minimum Load Requirements1) All freshmen, sophomores, and juniors will be required to enroll in

at least five classes each semester (5 daily classes and P.E.).2) All seniors will be required to enroll in four classes each semester

plus P.E.


In late 2010, the Cedar Rapids Community School District entered into an agreement with the Cedar Rapids Police Department to provide a full-time police officer at each of the district’s large high schools. Officer Thaddeus Paisar (officially called a School Resource Officer or SRO) began his work at Washington High School in January, 2011. Officer Paisar spends each school day at Wash interacting with staff and students and generally providing for the safety of the school community. Top priorities for Officer Paisar include preventing intruders from coming on campus, investigating any possible criminal behavior by Wash students or against Wash students, keeping illegal drugs and alcohol off our campus, and providing the school administration with information the Police Department may have that relates to Washington students. Officer Paisar has his squad car with him at all times so he can also respond to traffic violations on and near the campus. Officer Paisar is a full-time, experienced member of the C.R. Police Department. He is a graduate of Wartburg College, and he is a licensed physical education teacher.

OTHER SECURITY EFFORTS Washington High School has 47 new video surveillance cameras in operation at all times through the building and campus. Those cameras are immensely helpful in documenting inappropriate behavior on campus. Washington also has an electronic door lock system. Many doors to the building are locked at all times. Others are unlocked only during passing times when students are entering and leaving the building.

Officer Thaddeus Paisar

While details about the Cedar Rapids Community Schools bullying and harassment policy are explained on page 9, here is a shortened version:• If you feel that you are being bullied or harassed at school,

at school events, or on the way to or from school by anyone (a student, a group of students, a staff member) tell someone. Tell an administrator. Tell Officer Paisar. Tell your counselor. Just tell someone in authority of your concern! Don’t wait...tell someone immediately.

• You may also complete a written report on forms available in the Counseling Office, Main Office, Clinic, and IMC.

• Some students may feel that if they tell someone, the bullying or harassment will get worse. Don’t feel that way. Tell school officials. They will do everything possible to STOP the bullying or harassment!

• Some students may feel that if they report bullying or harassment, there could be retaliation against them by the person or persons they are accusing or their friends. Don’t feel that way, either. Tell school officials. They will do everything possible to stop the bullying or harassment and prevent any retaliation!

ALL STUDENTS HAVE THE RIGHT TO ATTEND WASHINGTON HIGH SCHOOL WITHOUT FEAR OF BULLYING OR HARASSMENT.

The entire “Bullying and Harassment of Students” policy for the Cedar Rapids Community Schools (CRCS) is readily available by going to the CRCS home page and clicking on “policies and procedures” on the right side of the home page. Then click on policy 612.1.

Are You (or Someone You Know) Being Bullied Or Harassed?

OUR GOAL: A SAFE, DRUG, WEAPON, AND GANG-FREE CAMPUS


GENERAL INFORMATION

LATE START SCHEDULEPeriod 1 9:50 - 10:25 am (35 min)Period 2 10:30 - 11:05 am (35 min)Period 3 11:10 - 11:45 am (35 min)Period 4 11:50 - 12:28 pm (38 min includes announcements)Period 5 12:32 - 1:41 pm 12:32 - 1:02 Lunch 1:06 - 1:41 Class (35 min) 12:32 - 1:07 Class (35 min) 1:11 - 1:41 LunchPeriod 6 1:45 - 2:20 (35 min)Period 7 2:24 - 3:00 pm (36 min)

Warrior Cafe Lunch is a 30-minute period. The fifth period teacher will indicate the lunch time designated for his/her particular class. Students are encouraged to eat lunch in the cafeteria. Breakfast is available from 7:00 to 7:45 a.m. Some students at Wash are eligible for free or reduced price lunches and breakfasts. Check with your counselor or the Main Office if you think you may be eligible. The completely re-designed and remodeled WARRIOR CAFE opened in August, 2014. As students enter the serving area, they are able to choose from five serving lines. Each line offers a different type of food. After choosing their food and beverages, they leave the serving area through several check-out lines. Students really like the new ambience in the WARRIOR CAFE!

BREAKFAST AND LUNCH PRICES Full Price Breakfast $ 1.80 Reduced Price Breakfast $ .30 Adult Breakfast $ 2.05 Full Price Lunch $ 2.75 Reduced Price Lunch $ .40 Adult Lunch $ 3.55 Extra Milk $ .50• Students are not allowed to charge meals or ala carte

items.• Students must have cash or a sufficient account balance

to make a purchase.• Students will be notified of their balance verbally at the

cash register.

Bus Transportation Students living three miles or more from Wash are entitled to free bus transportation. For information call 558-2318 or 558-2161. Many students who live within the 3 mile limit ride the city buses at their own expense.

Visitors All visitors must check in at the main office. Visitor passes may be issued if the visitor is sponsored by a Wash student, but visitors are discouraged during the first or last week of a semester and on the day before or the day after a school holiday. Visitor passes will not be issued to students from other metro-area schools at any time. Visitors must be a high school age and enrolled in schools outside the metro-area. The following Cedar Rapids Community School District regulation 1002.2 applies to Washington High School:• Individuals and representatives of non-school organizations and programs may not meet with students(s)

on school property during the school day (7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.) without permission from the student(s), parent(s), the school principal, and the appropriate executive director.

• Officers and representatives of authorized school organizations (PTA, booster groups, etc.) may conduct activities, such as the sale of merchandise, on school property during the school day with the approval of the school administration.

• In middle and high schools, approved post-secondary educational program representatives may meet during the school day with students who sign up in advance with school officials. With the approval of the school administration, representatives of U.S. military branches of service may meet with and provide information to students. These meetings must be held in a designated area.

• In middle and high schools, business representatives and other organizations who wish to contact students for appropriate purposes may obtain directory type information.

Julie Hill-Wermager is Food Service Coordinator


Summer School Students who need to make-up courses after course failures may do so during summer school. Summer courses last from one to six weeks and begin immediately following the close of the second semester.

Qualifications To Run For and Hold Student Senate Office and Class Office Students who wish to seek and hold Student Senate and class offices must meet the following requirements:• Cumulative GPA of 2.50 or above.• No disciplinary suspensions or good conduct infractions in last year (from

date of election).• No more than three detentions in previous school year.• Letters of recommendation from five teachers (at least three from current

or immediate past term teachers and no more than two from a single department).

• No court convictions (other than minor traffic violations).• Thirty student signatures.• If qualified to run and elected, failure in any of the above areas will lead

to removal. If the president is disqualified, the vice president becomes president. If one of the other officers is disqualified, the remaining officers will appoint a replacement with the approval of the principal.

• In the event a student admits to, is found guilty, or there is a preponderance of evidence of using alcohol, tobacco, or using drugs illegally, or admits to or is found guilty of a crime (except minor traffic violations) while in office, the student shall be immediately removed from office. See previous item for succession procedure.

Work Permits Permits for working are issued to students ages 14 and 15 by the Iowa Workforce Development office (Lindale Mall) or our main office.

Post-secondary Enrollment Options Students in grades 9-12 who have exhausted the courses available in the District program of studies may take courses offered during the regular school year by the community colleges, private colleges, or state universities. Courses that are successfully completed may apply toward graduation requirements, and the District may pay up to $250 of the cost of tuition per course. Students interested in participating in this program should contact their school counselor.

Medical Exam Form For Athletes Every year each student athlete must present a certificate, signed by a physician and by the responsible adult, stating that the student has been examined and may safely engage in athletic competition. Physicals dated within the last 13 months are acceptable. A concussion sheet signed by both athlete and parent is also required.

Student Eligibility For Co-Curricular Activities The following are eligibility rules for men’s and women’s athletics:1. All contestants must be under twenty years of age.2. All contestants shall be regular students of the school in good standing; they shall have made passing grades in twenty term hours the preceding term for which they were enrolled, and shall be making passing grades in twenty term hours for the current term. At the time of eligibility, they must be making progress towards graduation. Students may have no F’s the term before their activity or the term of participation.3. No student shall take part in contests between high schools for more than eight semesters in high school.

Good Conduct Rule For All Co-Curricular Activities The Good Conduct Rule is explained in detail in a policy statement that was included in your regular fall mailing from Washington High School. Eligibility is also detailed in that document.

Attendance On Days of Activities Student participants are expected to attend classes on the day of a scheduled activity. Those not attending classes on the day of an event will usually be ineligible to participate in the activity. Any absentee exceptions must have the advanced approval of both the coach or the director and the Activities Director. Very few exceptions will be considered, but these could include court summonses, funerals, and medical appointments.

Prospective NCAA Division I & II and NAIA Student-Athletes’ Responsibilities An NCAA rule affects all NCAA Division I and II freshman student athletes and requires them to register with the NCAA Initial-Eligibility Clearinghouse. Prospective NAIA athletes must follow similar procedures with the NAIA Clearinghouse. Contact your high school counselor or the Activities Director if you have questions. There are many additional factors to consider. Get all the facts!

Participation on Non-School Athletic Teams A student who participates in a sport sponsored by the District may participate on a non-school team with permission of the Activities Director. Outside participation shall not conflict with the school sponsored athletic activity without prior approval by the Activities Director. It is the responsibility of the student athlete to inform school personnel of a conflict. A student who participates in a sport sponsored by an organization other than the District without obtaining permission shall be ineligible to participate on a school-sponsored team in that sport for one third of the season. A second offense shall be ineligible for one-half the season, while a third or more offense shall be ineligible for twelve (12) calendar months.

Washington High School will accept transfer of driver education credit from Kirkwood Community College. We will not transfer credit from unaccredited driving schools.

Reserved Time Wednesday evenings and Sundays are reserved for non-school-sponsored student activities. On Wednesdays, no public-school-sponsored activity shall detain high school students after 7:00 p.m. Exceptions shall be made only for compelling reasons and must be approved by the building principal and the executive director of secondary education at least 48 hours in advance.

ASSISTANCE DIRECTORY- Absences ____________________________________ Attendance Office- Activity Requests ______________________________ Activities Office- Bulletin Announcements _____________________________ Main Office- Career Information ____________________________ Counseling Office- Change of Address ____________________________ Counseling Office- College Catalogs ______________________________ Counseling Office- College Entrance Test (SAT, ACT, ACH) ___________ Counseling Office- Course Drops and Adds ________________________ Counseling Office- Free or Reduced-Price Lunch Applications ______________ Main Office- Homework Assignments (during extended illness) ___ Attendance Office- ID Cards and Pictures _______________________________ Main Office- Leaving School (dropping) ______________________ Counseling Office- Leaving School (moving) _______________________ Counseling Office- Leaving School During School Day _______________ Attendance Office- Locker Problems ___________________________________ Main Office- Lost and Found _________________________________________ Clinic- Master Calendar _______________________________ Activities Office- Payment of Fees _____________________________Bookkeeping Office- Scholarship Information ________________________ Counseling Office- Transcripts __________________________________ Counseling Office


Student/Parent Complaint Procedure The purpose of this procedure is to provide a means for student(s)/parent(s) to present a complaint regarding conditions based upon discrimination described by relevant State and Federal statutes and executive orders. In order to better assure the effectiveness of the procedure, all complaints will be processed without delay. A complaint shall be presented to the teacher involved. If the complaint is not satisfactorily resolved at this level, or if there is no teacher involved, the complaint may be appealed or presented to the appropriate associate principal, and if still not satisfactorily resolved, to the building principal. If the complaint is not satisfactorily disposed of by an appeal to the principal, the complainant may request a meeting with the Director, Student Services.

Handicapped Students A welcome is extended to all Cedar Rapids high school students who are handicapped. Our facilities are accessible to those of you who are confined to a wheelchair. Many other special education students are also served at Washington.

ID Cards Students must have a valid Washington High identification card, which is to be carried at all times and made available upon request to staff members. The ID card is necessary for checking out materials from the IMC and for purchasing lunch. It is also an activity ticket that admits the student into all co-curricular events at Washington High School (except for state sponsored tournament events) when the $40 activity punch is purchased. It also admits students to Washington games at Kingston Stadium. Students will be charged for an ID replacement.

IMC (Library) The IMC is open from 7:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. Materials include a large selection of books, magazines, pamphlets, and non-print items. The IMC also has computers for students to use for educational purposes only. If you forget your password, please ask a media specialist for help. An ID card or schedule sheet is necessary to check out materials. If you do not have identification, materials can be held for you. Books are checked out for two weeks and can be renewed. Fines for overdue materials are charged for each school day. If items are lost, then the replacement cost is charged. If you wish to come to the IMC during a study hall period, come to the media specialist before study hall begins and ask for an IMC pass. Take the pass to the study hall teacher who signs it and bring the pass with you to the IMC. You must stay in the IMC the entire period. You may also come to the IMC during a class period if your teacher writes you a pass.

Researching Online Students have access at home and at school to several online databases. These are full text articles about current issues as well as photos, reviews, science, consumer, health, literary analysis, and education topics. Go to the Washington IMC web site: http://www.crwash.org/imcChoose from the following databases:EBSCO: over 500 titles provide current and past issues of

magazines, newspapers, professional journals, and images. User ID: Wash1053 (no spaces) Password: AEA10 (no spaces)

· Select the high school magazine collection· Many users then choose MAS Ultra selection.· Be sure to put a check in the full text box before entering

your search terms

Proquest: Professional journals covering education topics. User ID: Wash1053 (no spaces) Password: AEA10 (no spaces)AccuNet/AP Multimedia Archives: Many thousands of

newspaper photographs, graphics, tables, and maps. User ID: Wash1053 (no spaces) Password: AEA10 (no spaces)For questions, contact: Washington IMC media specialist Mrs. Renate Bernstein.

Renate Bernstein, Washington Media Specialist


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THE FALL TERMFreshman Orientation .................................................................. Aug. 17Classes Begin/Early Dismissal 1:30 ........................................... Aug. 23No School-Labor Day ................................................................... Sept. 4Open House 7:00 p.m. All Parents/Guardians are invited ......... Sept. 11Staff Learning-No School for Students ...........................................Oct. 2Iowa Assessment Assembly ............................................................Oct. 5Conferences ...................................................................................Oct. 16Conferences ...................................................................................Oct. 24Conferences ...................................................................................Oct. 26Mid-Term Reporting .....................................................................Oct. 20Staff Progress Reporting-No School for Students ........................Oct. 30Holiday Break ........................................................................ Nov. 22-24Academic Numerals, Letter, Certificate Assembly ........................Dec. 7Staff Progress Reporting-No School for Students .......................Dec. 22Winter Break ...................................................................... Dec. 25-Jan 1Final Examinations ....................................................................... Jan. 11 Period 1 7:50 am – 9:20 am Period 2 9:30 am – 11:00 am Lunch 11:05 am – 11:35 am Period 3 11:40 am – 1:10 pm Period 4 1:20 pm – 2:50 pmFinal Examinations ....................................................................... Jan. 13 Period 5 7:50 am – 9:20 am Period 6 9:30 am – 11:00 am Lunch 11:05 am – 11:35am Period 7 11:40 am – 1:10 pm

THE SPRING TERMStaff Learning-No School for Students ........................................ .Jan. 15Staff Learning-No School for Students ........................................ .Jan. 16First Day of Spring Term .............................................................. Jan. 17AP Assembly ................................................................................. Jan. 18Salute to Excellence Assembly .................................................... Feb. 12Staff Progress Reporting-No School for Students ....................... Feb. 26Spring Break ...........................................................................Mar. 12-16Mid-Term Reporting ....................................................................Mar. 23Staff Progress Reporting-No School for Students ....................... Apr. 13Senior Prom ................................................................................. Apr. 28Senior Recognition Night ............................................................ Apr. 30Last Day for Seniors ....................................................................May 23Commencement-7:00 pm .............................................................May 25No School-Memorial Day ............................................................May 28Final Examinations ......................................................................May 30 Period 1 7:50 am – 9:20 am Period 2 9:30 am – 11:00 am Lunch 11:05 am – 11:35 am Period 3 11:40 am – 1:10 pm Period 4 1:20 pm – 2:50 pmFinal Examinations ..................................................................... May 31 Period 5 7:50 am – 9:20 am Period 6 9:30 am – 11:00 am Lunch 11:05 am – 11:35 am Period 7 11:40 am – 1:10 pmPotential Snow/Staff Learning Days .................................. Jun. 1, 4-7

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