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Central Kitsap High School
2015-2016 STUDENT REGISTRATION DATES
Rising 9th Graders (Current 8th grade students)
Feb. 19—RJH—Presentations / RJH Library
Feb. 20—CKJH—Presentations / CKJH Library
Feb. 24—CKHS—Orientation Night @ 6:30 / CKHS
Feb. 26—RJH—Enter requests in computer/RJH Library
Feb. 27—CKJH—Enter requests in computer/CKJH Library
Rising 10th Graders (Current 9th grade students)
Feb. 18—CKHS—Presentations in English classes
Feb. 25—CKHS—Enter requests in computer
Rising 11th Graders (Current 10th grade students)
March 4—CKHS—Presentations in English classes
March 11—CKHS—Enter requests in computer
Rising 12th Graders (Current 11th grade students)
March 3—CKHS—Presentations in US History classes
March 10—CKHS—Enter requests in computer
OTHER MPORTANT DATES
Feb. 10—Distribute 1st Semester Report Cards
Feb. 13—Non-student Day—No School
Feb. 16—No School—President’s Day Holiday
Mar. 6—Progress Reports ready to view via Parent Access
Mar. 13—Non-Student Day—No School
Mar. 17-19—HSPE (High School Proficiency Exam) Testing
Mar. 25—Running Start Night @ 6:00 p.m.@ Olympic College
Apr. 6—Apr. 10—Spring Break—No School
Apr. 21—Report Cards ready to view via Parent Access
April 25—PNACAC Spring College Fair / Seattle University
May 8—Progress Reports ready to view via Parent Access
May 25—Memorial Day / No School
May 26—Mock Crash—Seniors
May 26—Distinguished Scholars Night 6:30 p.m.- Library
Jun. 2—CKHS Awards Night 6:30 p.m.
June 4—Honor Society Banquet 5:00—6:30 p.m.-Cafeteria
June 3-4—EOC Math Exams
June 5—EOC Science Exam
June 8—Senior Finals Periods 1 & 4
June 9—Senior Finals Periods 2 & 5
June 10—Senior Finals Periods 3 & 6
June 11—Senior Breakfast 6:45—8:00
Grad Rehearsal @ CKHS 8:00—12:00
Jun. 12—Grad Rehearsal @ Pavilion 9:00 –12:00,
CKHS Commencement Exercises 7:00 p.m
Jun. 11, 12, 15—Undergrad finals
Jun. 16— Last day of school
Jun. 25—Final report cards mailed home
February 2015
Message from the
Counseling Staff
This is the third in a series of quarterly Counseling Center newsletters
written by the counselors of CKHS.
We hope you find its contents informative and interesting.
At CKHS we work to provide both
guidance and counseling services to
assist students to work toward their
potential. Academic guidance and
post-secondary planning is provided
to all students in a variety of settings
throughout the year. Individual and
group counseling is also available to
help students deal with typical adolescent challenges.
Counselors are available for parent
concerns and conferencing on an
appointment basis. Please call 6622442 if you would like to meet with
your student’s counselor.
Randy Templeton (A-F)
Michelle Sotelo (G-N)
Scott McMinds (O-Z)
Niki Orando (9th Grade)
Tim Mahaney, Career Coordinator
Do we have your correct contact
Information?
If you’re not sure, please call our
registrar, Beth Roy, at 662-2448 to
review the important contact information we have for you.
Are you signed up for E-News?
Don’t miss out on important
information!
Email: [email protected]
Parent Access
Central Kitsap High School offers PowerSchool Parent Access through the PowerSchool Parent Portal.
Parent Access is an Internet-based program that allows parents to be more involved in their child’s education, and allows parents to check Progress Reports and Report Card grades easily online.
What can be accessed?
 Student Information—basic demographic and health/immunization data
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Assignments—student’s grades on completed assignments and missing assignments
Attendance—historical and current attendance information.
If you have not signed up yet for Parent Access, visit the website listed below to print out the Power
School Acceptable Use Agreement, complete the form, return it to the main office to obtain your password.
Keep this website address handy as it will be an excellent resource to answer any questions you may
have regarding this process.
Registration
for Fall Classes
2015-2016
For CKHS Current Freshmen,
Sophomores and Juniors
Beginning Feb. 18, the counselors
will start visiting classrooms to begin
registration activities for the 2015-16
school year. Students will review
course catalogs and instructions on
how to complete the course
registration form and prepare for online registration. The form requires a
parent signature, so please check
with your student.
All sophomores and juniors will
receive updated credit checks so
they can see how they are
progressing toward graduation.
Counselors will return the following
week to check over course
selections and help students enter
selections online.
CKHS Welcomes
Incoming Freshmen
Our counseling staff will be visiting
the current 8th grade classes at CK
Junior High and Ridgetop Junior
High to begin the registration
process with our incoming Freshmen
beginning February 19th
(see
“Important Dates” schedule on this
page).
Also, to help new freshmen parents
understand the high school
registration process, graduation
requirements and CKHS programs,
we invite you to attend our
“Freshmen Registration &
Information Night” on Feb. 24
beginning at 6:30 in the Cafeteria.
See you there!
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Short on Credits?
RUNNING START INFORMATION
Students who have failed courses required
for graduation may enroll in the Operation
Graduation Program. Classes are offered
through Fuel Education and are completed
online.
Olympic College Running Start Information Night
Wednesday, March 25, 2015
6:00—7:00 p.m.
Olympic College
All online work may be completed at home,
but students will have access to an instructor via email.
Learn about tuition-free college classes for qualified high
school juniors and seniors. This presentation will be a
Running Start overview for students and parents and is
designed for sophomores and juniors considering Running Start in the Fall of 2015.
Tuition for each one-half credit class is
$200; partial scholarship assistance may
be available for students who qualify for
free/reduced lunch. Students who have
failed required courses should see their
counselor for more information on credit
recovery options.
Call 475-7646 for more information.
IS RUNNING START RIGHT FOR YOU?
Running Start is a unique partnership between Washington’s community colleges and high schools.
The Running Start program allows juniors and seniors to attend college courses and earn high school and college credits.
Students from CKHS are able to attend Olympic Community College (or any other community college) during the day or evening on a fulltime or part-time basis. While attending Running Start, students may continue to participate in CKHS activities and access services here.
Upon satisfactory completion of each course, college credits are granted which are transferable to most in-state colleges and universities.
Students who are planning to attend an out-of-state college or university should inquire with those institutions about transferring credits.
Credits earned also apply to high school graduation requirements. All juniors and seniors are eligible if they meet the following criteria:
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Have a 2.5 cumulative grade point average or higher
Earn a passing score on the AccuPlacer test demonstrating college level academic skills;
Complete the application packet;
Attend Running Start Orientation.
Obtain permission from a parent or guardian.
While Running Start offers many unique opportunities, students need to fully consider whether they have the maturity, self-discipline and
academic foundation to begin college coursework while still in high school.
To learn more about the Running Start program, students should attend the Running Start Information session noted above.
FAFSA / Financial Aid—Free Application for Federal Student Aid
College Financial Aid deadlines are fast approaching! The 2015-16 version of the Federal Application is available online at
www.fafsa.ed.gov. Paper applications can also be ordered at this website.
Submit your FAFSA as soon as possible after January 1. Schools use your FAFSA information to determine if you are eligible to receive money from a federal grant, a loan or work-study program.
To be eligible for government aid, it is imperative that the FAFSA form be submitted and received by each school’s deadline.
The school you plan to attend is the best place to go for information about student financial aid and scholarships for that
school. The financial aid administrator can tell you about student aid available from their state, the school itself, application
deadlines and other resources.
Washington State University—Feb. 15
Eastern Washington University—Feb. 15
University of Washington—Feb. 28
Western Washington University—Feb. 15
Central Washington University—Mar. 15
Seattle University—Feb. 1
Evergreen State College—Mar. 1
Olympic College—Mar. 15
WARNING: Do not use fafsa.com to apply for financial aid. Using this site will result in unnecessary
expenses in filing the FAFSA form.
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Central Kitsap High School
Scholarship Program
Mrs. Merley, our Counseling Technician, publishes a Scholarship Newsletter with the latest local and national scholarships available to
students. The newsletter is updated regularly and can be found in the hallway box outside of the Counseling Center door as well as
inside the Counseling Center. (Most applications are found on their website.) Current scholarships available include:
 Courage to Grow
 Leadership 1000
 Olympic College
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WUE Western Undergraduate Exchange
Diversity Makes a Difference
Andrew York Memorial
Kitsap Community Foundation
Kitsap Credit Union Education Grants
NOVA Group Engineering or Construction Management
SCAD College of Art
Create a Greeting Card
Oregon State University Beaver Music Nation
Buick Achievers Scholarship
Silverdale Chamber of Commerce
Scholarships for Military Children
WA Alliance of Black School Educators
ANDEO College Scholarship
Edward W. Stimpson
Evergreen State College
New Car and Truck Dealers
WA Assoc. of School Admin. Robert J. Handy PEMCO
WA State Opportunity
CSTOCK
WSECU WA State Employees CU Members
Scottish Rite of Free Masonry
CK Educational Professions
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Merle Kirkley
WA State Governors’ for Foster Youth
Ewing C. Kelly Foundation
Kitsap Audubon Society
Dolphin Scholarship
It’s Always Something
Hearthstone Housing Foundation
CKHS is seeking funds to build their scholarship
program for the class of 2015.
CKHS strives to support the educational dreams
of graduating seniors for their school service
and academic excellence. Our scholarship
committee is committed to providing assistance
to our most deserving students based on the
criteria of financial need, academic merit, leadership and school and community service. If
you would like to donate to this worthy cause or
have questions about our scholarship program,
please contact Su Caouette or Randy Templeton at (360) 662-2400.
Janice M. Scott
WSU Vancouver Campus
ANDEO Summer Abroad
Bremerton Base US Submarine Veterans
Whaling Days Hank Mann Sykes Scholarship
College Admission Testing
For Juniors
http://www.collegeboard.com (SAT)
http://www.actstudent.org (ACT)
Silverdale Dandy Lions
Pacific Northwest Tool Collectors
CK PTSA Council Dorothy Tubberville
Alert Magazine
Northwest Career Colleges
Paul Ancich Memorial
Gene Juarez Academy
Bremerton Pilots Association
For more scholarship opportunities, visit…
www.fastweb.com
www.freschinfo.com
www.scholarships.com
Juniors, one of the first steps in preparing for college
admission is to take college admission tests. We recommend that juniors take both the SAT and ACT test in the
spring of the junior year. Upcoming tests and registration
deadlines are:
SAT
Test Date
March 14, 2015
May 2, 2015
June 6, 2015
Deadline
February 13, 2015
April 6, 2015
May 8, 2015
ACT
Test Date
February 7, 2015
April 18, 2015
June 13, 2015
Deadline
January 9, 2015
March 13, 2015
May 8, 2015
Transcript Requests, Mid-Year Reports and Letters of Recommendation
Transcripts can be requested in the Counseling Office. Seniors, the turn-around time for transcripts can be up to three days now! Please make sure you request them
ahead of time to ensure they are received when you need them.
Seniors, if you have applied to a college through the Common Application, you do not need to request a mid-year report. See Mrs. Merley the Counseling Office if
you need a mid-year report for other colleges. Green Letter of Recommendation Forms are available in the Counseling Office. Remember to give your teachers or
Counselors a four-week lead time to write letters. See Mrs. Merley for more information.
@ Washington State University—Cost $650 (includes room in residence hall and all meals)
Cougar Quest is currently gathering workshops for 2015! Please check back in the next few weeks for updates. Please take a look at the
details from Summer 2014 to prepare for Summer 2015.
Cougar Quest is celebrating their 10th year of providing this exciting week-long camp where students create their own route to discovery. Days are
filled with hands-on activities led by outstanding WA State University instructors, faculty and graduate students.
Students will engage in a wide variety of amazing workshops per day.
When Quest workshops end, exploration of the campus begins with social and recreational activities. For more information call WSU at (509) 3352238 or visit the website at www.cougarquest.wsu.edu. See why many students come back year after year!
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SUMMER ENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITIES
West Point—United States Military Academy
Summer Leaders Seminar 2015
Session 1: May 30—June 5
Session 2: June 6—June 12
www.admissions.usma.edu
U.S. Naval Academy Summer Seminar 2015
Washington Business Week is a unique and inspiring, week-long opportunity for students from
across the state to learn more about how to plan
for their future in our ever-changing economy.
Session 1: May 30—June 4
Session 2: June 6—June 11
Session 3—June 13—June 18
Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA
June 21—27
This is a fast-paced, six-day experience for high achievers
who have completed their junior year in high school. Summer Seminar teaches students about life at the Naval Academy, where academics, athletics, and professional training
play equally important roles in developing our nation’s
leaders. If you think that you may be interested in pursuing
an appointment to one of the nation’s service academies
and serving your country as an officer, you should seriously
consider attending the Naval Academy’s Summer Seminar.
Applications are now open. They will close at 11:59 p.m. on
March 31, 2015.
Gongaza University, Spokane, WA
July 12—18
U.S. Air Force Academy Summer Seminar 2015
Washington Business Week’s programs put students in the action seat. A volunteer mentor from
the business community works with a small group
of 8-12 students as their guide.
www.usna.edu/admissions
Session A: June 7—12
Session B: June 14—19
This fun yet demanding program will give you a solid understanding of the challenges and rewards of life as a cadet, as
well as insights into what it means to serve as an officer in
the USAF. Open to high school juniors heading into their
senior year. www.academyadmissions.com
Stanford Residential Summer Program 2015
June 21—(Welcome Day) through July 26
“Promoting the representation of ethnic minority and lowincome groups in the health professions. The Summer
Residential Program is an annual five-week science and
medicine-based enrichment program held on the Stanford
University Campus.
http://smysp.stanford.edu/index.html
EarthCorps
Washington Business Week 2015
Central Washington University
Ellensberg, WA
July 26—Aug. 1
Pacific Lutheran University
Tacoma, WA
August 9—15
One of the best aspects of Business Week is that
each week takes place on one of four university
campuses! This lets students choose the specific
program, location or date that best fits their needs
and interests. If students are thinking about attending college, this is their chance to test drive
the experience by living in a dorm, eating college
food, and getting a sense of what they can expect.
Plus, they can earn 2 elective college credits and
compete for a college scholarship.
Visit www.wbw.org for more information.
www.earthcorps.org
Local Restoration—Global Leadership
Since 1993, EarthCorps has brought young people
from across the United States and around the world
to restore habitat and lead environmental service
volunteers. Earthcorps graduates now span the
globe, from Albania to Alaska, Mongolia to Madagascar, leading positive environmental change in their
home communities.
EarthCorps engages youth through service, education, and training. Programs combine experiential
learning and environmental stewardship. Youth
programs include:
School Programs: EarthCorps combines regular
classroom and field projects.
National Parks Programs: Each summer, EarthCorps leads more than 300 students on a 2-3 day
environmental service learning projects at North
Cascades, Mount Rainier, and San Juan Island
National Historic Parks.
Out of School Programs: After school and summer
programs are available for young people ages 15-18.
Programs are based in underserved communities
and provide participants with a stipend as they develop work-life skills and restore neighborhood parks.
Youth also spend time in the backcountry as they
build hiking trails, decommission abandoned logging
roads, learn about forest management practices, and
leave-no-trace camping skills.
International Activities hosts participants and delegations from around the world.
Host families needed! Earthcorps pays host families a stipend up to $500 monthly to offset expenses.
For more information, visit www.earthcorps.org
University of Washington—2015 Summer Youth Programs
Experience life on a college campus and tap into some unique learning opportunities. Libraries, computer labs and museums are right at your fingertips as you
build your knowledge and learn from others. Please note that some of the high school short courses are held in downtown Seattle and on our Bellevue campus.
Classes are filling up fast. Visit www.summer-camp.uw.edu for a list of available classes.
University of Washington UDOC 2015 Summer Program
UDOC is a high school summer enrichment program offered by the University of Washington that seeks to foster, affirm and encourage students’ interest in the
healthcare professions. It is a three-week program for students who have completed their junior year in high school.
U-DOC allows students to further explore medical careers and to get a valuable introduction to college life. Information and applications are available online at
http://staff.washington.edu/dolson (click on U-DOC) or email: [email protected].
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Puget Sound
Naval Shipyard Opportunities
Tech Prep / Dual Credit
Student Trainee Program
(Apprentice/Helper)
Puget Sound Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance
Facility provides a four-year, accredited, cooperative education opportunity. Apprentices attend classes at the Shipyard’s Apprentice School and on campus at Olympic College.
They earn a Technical Arts (ATA) Degree and a Journeyman Certificate for their chosen
trade.
Student Trainees (Apprentice) are paid while attending classes during regular working
hours Monday through Friday, every two weeks. The two weeks following the school
weeks, are full on-the-job training work weeks.
To be eligible for Student Trainee (Apprentice/Helper) positions, applicants must meet
eligibility requirements. You must submit a copy of your college transcript or Accuplacer
test results for employment consideration.
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Apply on the website at:
http://www.navsea.navy.mil/shipyards/putet/page/
EmploymentOpportunities.aspx.
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Complete the Student Trainee Supplemental Form.
Volunteer Programs, Service & Clubs for Teens
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Kitsap Youth in Action
4-H Youth Development Program
Boy Scouts of America
Girl Scouts of the USA
Holly Ridge Center Inc
Girl Scouts of America
Kitsap Comm. Resource Youth
WSU—Kitsap County Coop Exten.
(360) 473-2018
(360) 337-7157
(360) 373-9400
(360) 373-9578
(360) 373-2536
(360) 373-9578
(360) 373-1898
(360) 337-7157
Need Parenting Help?
“Building Resilience in Children and Teens”, 3rd edition by Kenneth R. Ginsburg,
MD, FAAP.
Along with timeless content about how to help your child gain the 7 Crucial C’s—
competence, confidence, connection, character, contribution, coping and control—this
parent resource includes updated chapters on topics like perfectionism, media literacy,
and styles of discipline. The chapter “Grit” offers meaningful protection against the effects of childhood trauma, and helps prepare families for lifelong interdependence.
CKHS REPORT CARD SCHEDULE
Progress Reports—View Online Only
Oct. 10
Dec. 12
Mar. 6
May 8
Tech Prep is an opportunity for students to earn both high school and
community college credit, for the same
approved class, at the same time.
Upon successful completion of an approved course, students will be awarded credit at CK High and at Olympic
College. A grade of B or better must
be earned in the course to get OC
credit. Students will register on-line
through CTE classes in January.
Students must register for tech
prep credit while currently enrolled
in class.
For a complete listing of applicable
Tech Prep/Dual Credit classes, go to
www.westsoundcareers.com or contact the CKHS Career Center at 6622435.
Senior
High School & Beyond
Requirements & Deadlines
As part of the state and
district graduation
requirements, all
seniors must complete, and submit for
approval, the documentation included in the
High School & Beyond
Portfolio.
These documents include the senior’s
Career Research, Personal
Education Plan, Resume,
Cover Letter, at least two
examples of Best Works and a Personal Statement. Students are also
encouraged to include letter(s) of
recommendation,
and
awards/
certificates.
Seniors enrolled in second semester Civics, Career Choices or AP
Social Studies Classes will need to
complete theses requirements by
May 30, 2015.
For more information regarding
these requirements, please contact
Tim Mahaney.
Report Cards—View Online
Nov. 10
Feb. 10
Apr. 21
June 25 (mailed)
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Practice really does make perfect when it comes to math classes
Math is one of the most useful classes your teen will take in school—and one of the most difficult. Unfortunately,
there’s no single “magic secret” that will help your teen do well in math. It takes work—even the best math students
study every day.
Share these math studying tips with your teen:
 Take notes in class—and review them each evening. Write down any questions you have and ask the teacher the
following day.
 Don’t be afraid to ask questions in class. If you’re confused about how to solve a problem, others in the class may
feel the same way.
 Hold on to old quizzes and homework. They’ll help you remember the steps you used to solve each problem—
and you’re likely to see similar problems on the next test.
 Do the homework every day. Don’t wait until 30 minutes before the class to complete homework.
 Solve sample problems. Look in the book and ask your teacher for sample tests you can take.
 Start a study group. What you don’t know, a friend might. Just be sure to keep the focus on math.
 Avoid missing classes. All learning builds day by day—especially in math. If you do fall behind, ask for help right
away.
Discuss statistics and views on drug and alcohol abuse
Researchers from the University of Michigan surveyed 40,000 teens and from 389 public and private schools across the country.
The survey, funded by the National Institute on Drug Abuse, measured students’ use and attitudes about alcohol, marijuana and cigarettes.
While alcohol and cigarette use among teens has declined, marijuana use is on the rise.
Among the findings:
 40% of high school seniors report drinking within the past month.
 25% of teens report riding in a car with a driver who has been drinking.
15% of teens report smoking within the past month.
 6.4% of high school seniors report using marijuana daily.
 60% of high school seniors say they do not view regular marijuana use as harmful.
To ensure that your teen doesn’t become one of these statistics:
 Talk with your teen. Discuss your views on drug and alcohol abuse.
 Know where your teen is going. Make sure all parties she attends are supervised by an adult.
 Meet your teen’s friends and their parents. That way, when your teen says “Everyone’s going!” you can find out if
“everyone” really is.
 Reduce your own substance use. As much as your teen claims to be an “adult,” she still looks to you as a role model.
Source: L. Johnston, Ph.D., and others, “Monitoring the Future: Natiuonal Results on Drug Use, 2013 Overview: Key Findings on Adolescent
Drug Use,”The University of Michigan Institute for Social Research.
Praise all signs of responsibility in your teen
Responsibility is more than remembering to complete chores or turning in homework on time. It is also thinking ahead about how
words or actions will affect others and then speaking or acting accordingly in a respectful manner.
 Praise your teen for being responsible when you see him:
 Keep promises. Responsible people don’t break promises. When they give their word, others know they can count on them.
 Admit mistakes. Being responsible is not the same as being perfect. Sometimes, it’s just eh opposite. Responsible people
make mistakes all the time. But they don’t just shrug them off. They admit their mistakes and they make amends if needed.
 Accept consequences. Sometimes, mistakes can have bad results. Responsible people deal with the results of their mistakes
without trying to blame others. They learn from mistakes and rarely make the mistake a second time.
 Make wise choices. Responsible people will put on that bike helmet—even if no one else does.
 Take care of belongings. Responsible people understand that others work hard to provide for them, and they take care of what
they have been given.
Source: r. Herron and V. Peter, “Who’s in the Mirror? Finding the Real Me, Boys Town Press.
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The Counselors’ Newsletter
Non Profit Organization
US Postage Paid
Silverdale, WA
Olympic Presort
Central Kitsap High School
P.O. Box 8
Silverdale, WA 98383-0008
The Counselors Newsletter
Is published by
Central Kitsap High School
Counseling Department
Edited by Deb Cohn & Randy Templeton
Email: [email protected]
[email protected]
Phone: (360) 662-2442
Fax: (360) 662-2441
Counseling Staff:
A-F Randy Templeton
G-N Michelle Sotelo
O-Z Scott McMinds
Counseling Secretary: Deb Cohn
Registrar: Beth Roy
Counseling Tech: Allison Jones
Tim Mahaney, Career Center Coordinator