Both the Boys and Girls Cross Country teams went undefeated in the SPSL South for their first league titles. The Boys Tennis team tied for the South Division championship. The Girls Soccer team is undefeated with one game remaining on October 27 and has secured the SPSL South Title. Visit GoJags.org for more information

The latest edition of Ridglines, our school newsletter, can be viewed below in pdf format:

Parents can find information about Grad Ad appointments at facets.erhs.org.

OSPI page with changes from WASL to new HSPE for 2009-10.

Beginning in the 2009-10 school year, the high school Washington Assessment of Student Learning (WASL) is being replaced by the High School Proficiency Exam (HSPE).

The HSPE name conveys the goal of the test: to measure a student’s proficiency of basic skills. Students in the classes of 2010-2012 must pass a reading and writing assessment to be eligible to graduate, however; students who do not pass the math HSPE are required to pass two math credits after their 10th grade year in order to earn a diploma. If a student has already passed a specific assessment via the WASL (i.e., reading), they will not have to take the HSPE in that content area.

Students in the Class of 2010 and beyond are be required to pass reading and writing. Currently, OSPI is debating which graduating class will be required to pass the math and science assessments.

The HSPE is shorter to take than the WASL and will be moved online over the next few years. Beginning this spring (2010) reading, math and science will take just one day each instead of two with the previous WASL. For now, writing will still take two days.

The HSPE takes place in the Spring and Summer. Students who miss a day during the March/April exam must retake the test for the content area they missed. The next retake opportunity will is in August.

For questions regarding your child or general ERHS testing information please contact Lisa Kusche, ERHS On Time Graduation Specialist, at Lisa Kusche or 253.435-6315

2010 HSPE Testing Dates
Reading: March 16, 2010
Writing I: March 17, 2010
Writing II: March 18, 2010
Math: April 13, 2010
Science: April 15, 2010

Be sure to check out the updated Home Access Center for parents and students to view online grades.

You must have a valid e-mail address registered with Emerald Ridge HS in order register for access to online grades. To register an e-mail address, send an e-mail message to erhs_hac@puyallup.k12.wa.us. Please allow 24-48 hours for confirmation of this process.

Starting TONIGHT… your ERHS Thespians will be presenting the fall play VACANCY IN PARADISE.
It is TONIGHT, TOMORROW Night, and Saturday.
The cost is just $7 with ASB.
The doors open at 6:30 and the play begins at 7.
Don’t miss this fabulous play.


Are you still looking for a 20 hour community service project?
Volunteers are needed this Friday and Saturday for the WIAA 1A & 2A State Soccer Championship!
If you like soccer and need to complete your community experience project quickly . . . here is your opportunity! See Mrs. McMullan in the Career Center today!


CONGRATULATIONS TO THE FOLLOWING JAGUAR FOOTBALL PLAYERS FOR RECEIVING ALL-LEAGUE HONORS FOR THE 2009 SEASON:

TOM HALSEY –
HONORABLE MENTION LINEBACKER

TRAVIS WEAVER –
HONORABLE MENTION LINEBACKER

JOSH TVEDT –
HONORABLE MENTION WIDE RECEIVER

AND LUKE LOGAN --
1ST TEAM SPECIAL TEAMS


The Food Drive is coming!
The 10th Annual DECA Sponsored Food Drive is coming!!!
See your favorite Advisor for more information starting on Monday.
We REALLY need all of you Jags out there to respond to this worthwhile cause.


Seniors,
If you didn't get a chance to order a senior sweatshirt and would still like to order one, please pay the book keeper by the end of this week. This is your LAST CHANCE to get a sweatshirt. Sweatpants will also be sold through the end of the week.


Cross country team members,
You should have it memorized by now…
Your banquet is Monday in the commons, starting at 6pm. Remember to check and see what you are supposed to bring to share!


Anyone interested in participating in the MLK assembly, auditions are TODAY during Jag and after school in the choir room.
In ERHS Club News….


Honor Society members, be sure to pay your ten dollar dues by November 25th if you want to be included in the first |
T-shirt order.


Ladies,
It’s not to late to join the bowling team. Come to the Daffodil Bowling Alley today at 3 pm if you would like to join the team or see Coach Vernon on Friday after school in the rain forest.
The team needs about 4 or 5 more bowlers. Beginners are welcome.
The Lady Jags have played two games so far and have won both games
Five to nothing.
Join the Bowling team Today… Remember, they are the defending state Four-A champions.
Speaking of bowling, Please excuse the current girls bowling team memebers TODAY at 1:55 for a home match against Puyallup Vikings at Daffodil Bowl..
Pin action starts at 3pm.


The Annual Career Education Shadow at Bates Technical College is quickly approaching!
For those of you that would like to get questions answered for your "High School and Beyond Plan" or to get a first hand look at a specific program...then this Career Shadow Day is for you!
This also counts as a Job Shadow!!! Limited spots open, signup in the Career Center Today ASAP.


Tomorrow is the Great American Smokeout…
Make it your 1st day without tobacco.
Make it your final day of ever using tobacco.
Say NO THANKS to cigarettes and tobacco.
It is OK to be a quitter.
Save your money.
Save your life.

The Course of Study for the 09-10 school year for grades 9-12 has just been released. It was updated this year and will be used for the next 3 years. Download below: