Fort Vancouver High School TRAPPER TIMES

October 2014
Fort Vancouver High School
TRAPPER TIMES
FOCUS·OPPORTUNITY ·RESPONSIBILITY ·TEAMWORK
“Together We Make a Difference”
ADMINISTRATION
IMPORTANT DATES
Oct 2
Oct 2
Oct 6
Oct 13
Oct 14
Oct 15
Oct 16
Oct 13-17
Oct 20
Oct 22
Oct 23—24
Oct 27
Oct 28
Open House 6:30pm
Fort Harvest Festival 4-6pm
After High School & Beyond
1 Hour Early Release
Coffee with Counselors 7-8am
PSAT 7:15-11:15 am
Parent Advisory Cmt—5:00 pm
Progress Reports Distributed
Picture Retake/Make Up
Early Release Parent Conferences
Parent Conferences
1 Hour Early Release
Fall Concert
FVHS COUNSELORS
Mike Dillman (A-E)
Jennifer Riordan (F-La)
Samir Sankari (Lb-Ri)
Madeleine Nava (Rj-Z)
Susan Holden, Graduation Support
Auditorium
Greenhouse
Commons
Gallery
Media Ctr
Gallery
Gallery
Caféteria
Caféteria
Auditorium
SCOTT PARKER
KEN ROBERTS
Principal
Associate Principal,
Special Education
9th Grade and 11th Grade A-I
DIRK HANSEN
Associate Principal,
Athletics
10th Grade and 11th Grade J-R
MARJI RUZICKA
Associate Principal,
Curriculum
12th Grade and 11th Grade S-Z
313-4031
313-4030
313-4032
313-4033
313-4109
SENIOR PICTURES DUE
JANUARY 9, 2015
COME TO THE FIRST ANNUAL
FVHS FORTICULTURE HARVEST FEST
4:00—6:00 PM OCTOBER 2ND
Cinthya Araiza, a student from Michael Wade’s photography class submitted this photo,.
USE OF CELL PHONES BY STUDENTS:
Possession of a cell phone by a student on school district property is a privilege that may be revoked if the
student does not follow this policy:
During classroom and instructional time, the cellular telephone must be “OFF & AWAY”. Text messaging
is NOT allowed during classroom or instructional time. If a student uses his/her phone during instructional time and the teacher asks for it to be handed over to him/her, the student must relinquish the phone immediately or will be disciplined for failure to cooperate.
THE STUDENT WHO POSSESSES A CELL PHONE ASSUMES RESPONSIBILITY FOR ITS CARE. AT
NO TIME IS THE DISTRICT RESPONSIBLE FOR PREVENTING THEFT, LOSS OR DAMAGE TO A
CELL PHONE OR ANY ELECTRONIC DEVISE BROUGHT ONTO ITS PROPERTY OR TAKEN TO AN
OFF CAMPUS SCHOOL SPONSORED EVENT.
STUDENT PARKING
If you drive to school remember to register your vehicle with the Security office. Parking is free. You just
need to bring a copy of your driver’s license and insurance and complete the form that you can pick up in
the Security office. If we have your information on hand we can notify you if you leave your lights on etc.
Registering your vehicle protects you!
VETERAN’S DAY ASSEMBLY
In November, Vancouver Councilman Larry Smith is going to be the
keynote speaker for Fort Vancouver
High School’s annual Veterans Day
Assembly on November 7th. We are
also inviting veterans from the Vancouver community to partake of our
annual Veterans Day potluck.
The
assembly will begin at 9:15 am with
the potluck to follow. All veterans
from the community are invited to
attend.
“MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING”
Fort Vancouver High School Theater Department, with the help of
Fort's Culinary Arts Program and Mcloughlin Middle School, will
be hosting its first annual "CAKESPEARE!" In conjunction with
the Portland Playhouse Theater, we will be hosting a Dessert Theater
Performance of "Much Ado About Nothing" at Mcloughlin Middle
School on November 13th, 14th, and 15th from 6:30 to 8:30
p.m. Fort Vancouver High School's award winning Culinary Arts
Department will provide delicious baked delicacies during intermission and Vancouver's best coffee shop, "The Rivermaiden," will be
supplying Stumptown Coffee during the intermission. Tickets will
be 10 dollars.
FVHS Center for International Studies Update
We are continuing our planning efforts to become a school-wide international
studies program. We are proud of our diverse Fort community and we believe
it’s important for all Fort Vancouver High School students to be fully prepared
to compete, connect, and cooperate with others locally and globally. Becoming
an international studies school will help us accomplish that goal.
An international studies school is an environment where all students are becoming globally competent. Globally competent students are:
Investigating the world by asking important questions and conducting research about locally and globally
significant issues.
Recognizing perspectives, both of others and themselves, to better understand interactions, situations, and
events in our world.
Communicating ideas in an appropriate manner to diverse audiences to positively impact understanding
and collaborate in an interdependent world.
Taking action, both personally and collaboratively, to positively contribute to local, regional, and global
issues.
Part of our transition to an international studies school includes partnering with the Asia Society and their
International Studies Schools Network (ISSN). The ISSN is comprised of 30 schools around the United States.
While each ISSN school is different, we are all committed to developing the global competence of all of our
students. To learn more about the ISSN, go to http://asiasociety.org/international-studies-schools-network .
For more information, please contact Allison Darke, Resource Coordinator for International Studies and
World Language Programs, at (360) 313-4000 or [email protected] .
Science Fair—The Scientific Method
Fort's ChemClub is sponsoring a Science Fair for all interested students. Entry
forms can be obtained in room 520. Completed projects must be submitted
by Mon, Oct. 6th. Posters will be displayed the first day of parent teacher conferences (Thurs, Oct. 23rd). The theme of the fair is "The Scientific Method."
Make sure you complete paperwork if you want to continue with clubs from last year
or have an idea for a new club. Pick up the forms in the Security office. The deadline
is Wednesday, October 1st.
A Reminder:
Most recent guidelines from the Clark County Health department.
Children who become ill with a gastrointestinal illness (vomiting and/or diarrhea) should remain home for 48
hours after the last time they vomited or had diarrhea.
Research has shown that the body can still shed the virus and infect others for 48 hours after the symptoms have
resolved.
The Flu vaccine is available NOW!
According to the Centers for Disease Control’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices,
The Flu Vaccine is recommended for all school age children. The Flu vaccine is
recommended to prevent illness, missed school, lost work time for parents and to decrease risk of grandparents, and infants becoming ill.
Getting vaccinated is the single best way for people to protect not only children
against flu, but their loved ones as well.
INTERVENTION SPECIALIST
Fort Vancouver's intervention specialist, Susan Peng-Cowan provides groups and support with students who are struggling with a myriad of issues related to alcohol & drug use. Concerned parents can
use a toolkit as a resource at Partnership for Drug Free kids http://www.drugfree.org/the-parenttoolkit. If you have a concern about a student whom you suspect may be impacted by substance use,
please contact Susan at [email protected] or 360-313-4155.
WANT TO BE A LIFEGUARD?
ATTEND THE NEW LIFEGUARD CLASS TO RECEIVE YOUR SHALLOW
WATER LICENSE.
WHEN:
October 9th-12th (Thursday 4-8pm, Friday 4-8pm, Saturday 9-6pm, Sunday 9-6pm).
WHERE:
Jim Parsley Community Center. 4100 Plomondon, Vancouver, WA 98661
COST:
$200 (License good for one year) Renewal is free if lifeguarding with VSD.
HOW TO REGISTER:
Jim Parsley Community Center. 4100 Plomondon, Vancouver, WA 98661 (cash, credit or
check) No online registration available.
*Must be 15yrs old to attend the class.
Please visit us at www.vansd.org for more information on swim
lessons, camps and other programs we have to offer.
If you have questions or concerns regarding your student’s schedule, high school planning, or other
issues, please contact us at the Fort Vancouver Counseling Center. We serve students alphabetically
based on their last name. A list of our counselors, as well as their email addresses and phone numbers
can be found below. You can also request an appointment by contacting our Counseling Clerk,
Tammy Friehauf, at 313-4007.
Students A-E : Mike Dillman
[email protected]
313-4031
Students F-La : Jennifer Riordan
[email protected]
313-4030
Students Lb-Ri : Samir Sankari
[email protected]
313-4032
Students Rj-Z : Madeleine Nava
[email protected]
313-4033
The Fort Vancouver Counseling department will be hosting a “Coffee with Counselors” parent meeting on October 14 from 7:00-8:00 a.m. in the Fort Vancouver Gallery. This will be an opportunity to
meet your child’s counselor as well as get information about upcoming events and resources available
here at Fort Vancouver. We will also have a short question and answer period. Coffee and donuts will
be served beginning at 7:00. We look forward to seeing you there!
Junior and Senior students that are planning on attending four-year colleges or universities following
high school should plan on taking the SAT or ACT college entrance exams. These tests are offered
throughout the year and students can sign up online. Fee waivers are available in the Counseling Center for those students that qualify. Upcoming test dates are listed below.
SAT
Test Date: November 7
Registration Deadline: October 9
ACT
Test Date: December 13
Registration Deadline: November 7
To be considered “on track” for graduation, students should have the following minimum number of
credits entering the school year. If a student is below the minimum number, schedule a meeting with
the appropriate counselor to discuss possible credit recovery options.
Freshman = 0 Credits
Junior = 11 Credits
Sophomore = 5.5 Credits
Senior = 16.5 Credits
College & Career Night/Grad Night/Parent & Teacher Conferences—October 23, 2014
This is going to be a great night! Not only will you have the opportunity to meet with your student’s
teachers, but we will be having college and career representatives here at the school to answer your
questions and provide you with information about their programs. We will also be having breakout
sessions on the FAFSA, the WASFA and the College Bound Scholarship program. For our seniors, this
is also going to be the first chance to order your cap and gown for graduation. We encourage all families to come on out and take advantage of everything we have lined up for this evening!
Mr. Dunning and Mr. Dillman are working with the seniors in September and October on their High School and
Beyond Plan. This is a state requirement for graduation. The purpose of this plan is to help seniors be ready for
their post-secondary plans. They will be working on this plan the next month or so and will be using the Career
Cruising program to help complete their plan.
Mr. Dunning will be working with the other counselors and grade levels in the up-coming months on their High
School and Beyond Plan as well as their Career Cruising requirements.
Seniors: Remember onsite admissions for WSU Vancouver and WSU Pullman will be at Fort Vancouver December 4th in the Career Center. If interested in participating in this event, you must have taken the SAT or ACT test
and have your scores by then. If you are planning on taking a SAT test you must register by October 9th for the
November 8th SAT test. If you have previously taken an SAT or ACT test then you will have a score they can use.
You must complete an application to WSU Vancouver or WSU Pullman and send a transcript by November 30th.
If any questions please see your counselor, or Mrs. Monek or Mr. Dunning in the Career Center.
COLLEGE AND CAREER READINESS WEEK: October 22 –October 29th will be focusing on College and
Careers. There will be some special events taking place during this time. Wednesday October 22 will be Career
Day. Teachers will have professional career /business guest speakers in their rooms if possible.
Thursday October 23rd Parent/Teacher Conferences. There will be a College Fair during the parent/teacher conferences from 3:00 7:00 p.m and is open to all students and their parent/guardians. Several admission reps from
colleges, universities, technical schools, and military branches will be here to answer your questions. Grad Night
5:00 -7:00 p.m. will also be taking place this night. This is an opportunity for seniors to order their caps and
gowns for graduation. This will be taking place in the Aerobics room.
Along with the college reps and military recruiters there will be a couple of special workshops. These workshops
will be 30 minutes long and will be held in the courtroom. The workshops are:
Financial Aid 5:30 -6:00
WASFA Aid
6:00 – 6:30
Friday October 24th Parent/Teacher Conferences
Tuesday October 28th College Application Day: Students will be able to fill out or get help filling out college
applications in the Media Center all day.
Wednesday October 29th Dress for Success: Students dress up in the profession of their choice
Sunday November 2nd from 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. and Monday November 3rd 9:00 a.m -12; p.m. National Career Fair at
the Oregon Convention Center: Admission is free
Up-coming college visits at Fort Vancouver High School.
University of Washington: Thursday September 25, 2014 in the East Forum period 4B lunch.
Evergreen State College: Thursday October 2, 2014 5th period 12:24 in the Career
Center
ROTC: Wednesday October 8, 2014 8:40 in the Career Center; informational meeting about the requirements.
Northwest Christian College: Thursday October 9, 2014. 2nd period 9:20 in the Career Center
Northwest Christian College: Thursday October 9, 2014 6th period 1:20 in the Career Center.
ASVAB Testing Saturday November 1st 2014: If interested sign up for the ASVAB in the Career Center. Students must be at Fort Vancouver in the commons area by 8:15. The test will be over around 11:45 -12:00. This is
a requirement for those who are thinking of entering a military branch upon graduation. The test is free.
Please check the Fort Vancouver website for other information and updates on events and scholarships.
2014-2015 SAT and ACT Testing Dates
SAT Test Dates
Test Date
November 8, 2014
December 6, 2014
January 24, 2015
March 14. 2015
May 32 2015
June 76 2015
Regular Deadline
October 9, 2014
November 6, 2014
December 29, 2014
February 13, 2015
April 6, 2015
May 8, 2015
Test Date
ACT Test Dates
Regular Deadline
October 25, 2014
September 19, 2014
December 13, 2014
February 7, 2015
April 18, 2015
June 13, 2015
November 7, 2014
January 9, 2015
March 13, 2015
May 8, 2015
Late Fee Requirement
October 28, 2014
November 2, 2014
January 13, 2015
March 3, 2015
April 21, 2015
May 27, 2015
Late Fee Required
September 20 -Oct 3,
2014
November 8 -21, 2014
January 10 -16, 2015
March 14 -27, 2015
May 9 -22, 2015
Job Opportunities in Vancouver Schools
If you are looking for a part-time job with flexible hours and good pay, please consider
school bus driving. VPS is seeking substitute drivers and will provide training to anyone
that qualifies to gain all necessary certifications. Several substitute drivers have earned fulltime work in 12 months which qualifies for benefits. As a substitute driver, there are 20-40
hours available most weeks to work. If you have a good driving record, enjoy working with
children, and desire a dynamic part-time job, please go to our website, vandsd.org. If you
click on the employment line you can search for the application and directions to apply.
Another opportunity for employment is being a Middle School official. If you are at least 16
years old and interested in officiating, we have a position for you. Sports available are flag
football, volleyball and basketball. You do not need previous experience playing or officiating to qualify. We provide all training. Games last about an hour and pay is $25 or $30 per
game depending on the sport. Often, you can officiate two games in one night. Please contact John Matteo if interested at [email protected]. Also, please go to our website,
vandsd.org. If you click on the employment line you can search for the application and directions to apply.
Congratulations to Trapper Varsity Volleyball for an exciting win over White
Salmon on 9/9! The girls fought hard and showed Trapper strength and perseverance all night long. Special thanks to Coach Frasier and the cross country team
who came out in force to show their support.
Fort had an outstanding turnout for the volleyball team this year, and there are 4
teams of girls who are working hard to make Fort proud. Come check out the
games and support the Trappers!
JV2 is now 2-1 , JV is still undefeated at 4-0 and Varsity is
2-2
FORT VANCOUVER HIGH SCHOOL
2014/15 FALL SPORTS
Scott Parker, Principal
Varsity Football
Home games @ Kiggins Bowl
8/29
Fri
Jamboree @ Kiggins
6 p.m.
9/5
Fri
A – Bay, 7 pm
9/12
Fri
A – The Dalles, 7 pm
9/19
Fri
H – White Salmon, 7
Homecoming
9/26
Fri
A – Prairie, 7 pm
10/3
Fri
H – Kelso, 5 pm
10/10
Fri
A – River, 7 pm
10/17
Fri
A – Ridgefield, 7 pm
10/24
Fri
A – Washougal, 7 pm
10/31
Fri
H – Woodland, 5 pm
Coach: Cal Szueber
Freshman Football
Home games: 4:00 @ FVHS
9/5
Fri
H – Bay, 4 p.m.
9/12
Fri
A – The Dalles
9/19
Fri
H – White Salmon
@ Kiggins, 4
9/25
Thurs
H – Prairie
10/2
Thurs
A – Kelso
10/9
Thurs
H – River
10/16
Thurs
H – La Center
10/23
Thurs
H – Washougal
10/30
Thurs
A – Woodland
Coach: Jim Wilson
Cross Country
Home meets @ David Douglas Park: 4:00
9/6
Sat
GSHL Jamboree @
CHS, 10:00 a.m.
9/12
Fri
Run a Ree @ HBHS
9/17
Wed
Trico 1A @ Vancouver
Lake, 4:00 p.m.
9/20
Sat
3-Course Challenge, @
Camp Rilea, Seaside,
OR, 9:15 a.m.
9/23
Tue
Jefferson Invite,
Jefferson, OR, 4:00 p.m.
9/30
Tue
H – Kelso
10/4
Sat
Champoeg Invite,
Champoeg State Park,
Newberg, OR, Noon
10/7
Tue
H – Prairie
10/11
Sat
George Fox XC Classic
Willamette Mission
State Park, Gervais, OR,
11:30 a.m.
10/14
Tue
A – River @
Vancouver Lake
10/22
Wed
Districts
11/1
Sat
Westside Classic,
American Lake Golf
Course, American Lake,
WA, TBD
Coach: Owen Frasier
This schedule may not be published without
permission from Vancouver Public Schools.
Dirk Hansen, Athletic Director
Volleyball
Home games: C: 4:00, JV: 5:30, V: 7pm
9/9
Tue
H – W. Salmon
9/10
Wed
H – Evergreen
9/11
Thurs
A – La Center
4:30, 5:45, 7:00
9/22
Mon
A – HBHS
9/23
Tue
A – Kings Way
9/24
Wed
H – Mt. View
9/26
Fri
A – Deaf School,
C-team only
9/27
Sat
A – Deaf School,
C-team only
9/30
Tue
A – WF West
10/2
Thurs
H – Tumwater
10/7
Tue
H – Kelso
10/9
Thurs
A – River
10/14
Tue
A – Prairie
10/16
Thurs
A – Black Hills
10/21
Tue
H – Centralia
10/23
Thurs
A – Kelso
10/28
Tue
H – River
10/30
Thurs
H – Prairie
Coach: Dennis Carline
Boys Tennis
Home games: 3:30
9/8
Mon
A – Mark Morris
9/12
Fri
H – Skyview
9/15
Mon
A – Washougal
9/17
Wed
A – HBHS
9/19
Fri
A – Prairie
9/22
Mon
H – River
9/24
Wed
A – Evergreen
9/26
Fri
H – Prairie
9/29
Mon
A – River
10/1
Wed
H – Union
10/3
Fri
A – Prairie
10/6
Mon
H – River
10/8
Wed
A – Heritage
10/10
Fri
H – Prairie
10/13
Mon
A – River
10/15
Wed
A – Battle Ground
Coach: Charles Hahn
Girls Swimming
Home games: 3:30 (home pool Propstra)
9/11
Thur
GSHL Jamboree, 4 pm
9/16
Tue
A – MM/RAL, 5 pm
9/20
Sat
Sprint Pentathlon, 10am
9/24
Wed
H – Union/HHS, 4pm
9/30
Tue
H – Camas/N. County
10/2
Thurs
A – Bay/River
10/8
Wed
H – Kelso
10/11
Sat
Kelso Invite, 10am
10/21
Tue
A – Mt. View/Evergreen
10/25
Sat
SWW Invite, 10am
10/29
Wed
Subdistricts, Propstra
11/7, 8 Fri
District Prelims, Kelso
11/14, 15
State
Coach:
Girls Soccer
Home games @ FVHS: 4:00 p.m.
9/6
Sat
A – RA Long
9/9
Tue
H – Evergreen
9/11
Thurs
H – La Center
9/13
Sat
H – Washougal, Noon
9/20
Sat
H – Woodland, Noon
9/23
Tue
A – HBHS, 6 p.m.
9/30
Tue
H – WF West
10/2
Thurs
A – Tumwater
10/7
Tue
H – Kelso
10/9
Thurs
H – River
10/14
Tue
H – Prairie
10/16
Thurs
H – Black Hills
10/21
Tue
A – Centralia
10/23
Thurs
A – Kelso
10/28
Tue
A – River
10/30
Thurs
A – Prairie
Coach: Joe Chicks
Slowpitch
Home games @ 4:00, DH @ 3:30
9/8
Mon
H – Heritage
9/10
Wed
A – Evergreen
9/11
Thurs
H – Mt. View
9/12
Fri
A – Camas
9/15
Mon
H – HBHS
9/17
Wed
A – Union
9/18
Thurs
H – Skyview
9/19
Fri
A – River
9/22
Mon
H – Battle Ground
9/24
Wed
A – Heritage
9/25
Thurs
H – Evergreen
9/29
Mon
A – Mt. View
10/1
Wed
H – Camas
10/2
Thurs
A – HBHS
10/3
Fri
H – Union
10/6
Mon
A – Skyview
10/7
Tue
H – River
10/9
Thurs
A – Battle Ground
10/13
Mon
Championship
Coach: Julie Pagel
Boys Golf
Home games: 3:30 (home course Broadmoor)
8/28
Jamboree @ 3 Rivers
9/3
Wed
H – Evergreen
9/5
Fri
A – HBHS
9/9
Tue
Jeff Hudson Invite
9/11
Thurs
H – Battle Ground
9/16
Tue
A – Heritage
9/18
Thurs
H – Hockinson
9/24
Wed
Prairie Invite
9/30
Tue
A – Skyview
10/2
Thurs
A – Kelso
10/7
Tue
H – Prairie
10/9
Thurs
A – River
10/13,14
Districts @ Tri-Mtn
Coach: Mike Witkowski
Revised: 8/20/14
Vancouver School District
Fort Vancouver High School
5700 E 18th Street
Vancouver, Washington 98661-6898
OR CURRENT OCCUPANT
EARLY RELEASE DATES
2014-2015 SCHOOL YEAR
There are sixteen Mondays during the school year that will
be 1-hour early release days:
Monday, October 13
Monday October 27
Monday, November 10
Monday November 24
Monday, December 8
Monday, January 12
Monday, January 26
Monday, February 9
Monday, February 23
Monday, March 9
Monday, March 23
Monday, April 13
Monday, April 27
Monday, May 11
These dates will be used by
teachers to work together to
improve the educational
experience for our students.
Teachers will be refining
instruction and assessment
to better meet the needs of
our learners.