HSPE TESTING BELL SCHEDULE

Tuesday, March 13th - Writing
Testing: 7:45-10:40
Lunches: 10:45 - 11:30
Period 1: 11:35-12:25
Peirod 3: 12:30 - 1:20
Period 5: 1:25 - 2:15

Wednesday, March 14th - Writing
Testing: 7:45-10:40
Lunches: 10:45 - 11:30
Period 1: 11:35 - 12:00
Period 2: 12:05 - 12:30
Period 3: 12:35 - 1:00
Period 4: 1:05 - 1:25
Period 5: 1:30 - 1:50
Period 6: 1:55 - 2:15

Thursday, March 15th - Reading
Testing: 7:45 - 10:40
Lunches: 10:45 - 11:30
Period 2: 11:35 - 12:25
Period 4: 12:30 - 1:20
Period 6: 1:25 - 2:15

SNOW DAY MAKE-UP
Due to the school closure for severe weather on January 18-20th the following days will now be school days:

* Friday, March 9
* Friday, May 25
* Tuesday, June 19

End of 1st semester is moved three days to Thursday, February 2nd

CULMINATING PROJECT WORKSHOPS

PHS LIBRARY:

Wednesday, February 22, 2012 8:00 - 9:15 a.m.
Wednesday, February 29, 2012 8:00 - 9:15 a.m.
Thursday, March 1, 2012 2:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Tuesday, March 20, 2012 2:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Wednesday, March 28, 2012 8:00 - 9:15 a.m.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR:
January 12th: FAFSA Workshop 6:00 p.m. Commons/Classrooms
January 31st: Community Experience needs to be completed
January 31st: Running Start Spring Registration for Seniors 2:30 p.m. Library
February: Written Components need to be completed this month
March 23rd: Portfolio needs to be completed
April 10th: Cap/Gown Distribution during lunches
May 2nd: Senior Practice Speeches need to be completed
May 12th: Senior Prom - Emerald Downs
May 14th & 15th: Senior Boards
May 17th: Honor's Award Evening 5:00-9:00 p.m. Auditorium
May 24th: Scholarship Awards Evening 3:30-5:30 p.m. Commons
May 30th: Seniors Awards Night 6:00-9:00 p.m. Auditorium
June 3rd: Baccalaureate 5:00 p.m. Auditorium
June 15th: Senior Last Day
June 15th: Graduation Practice at WWF TBD
June 15th: Senior Picnic at PHS Courtyard TBD
June 16th: Graduation 6:30 p.m. Western Washington Fairgrounds

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:

Friday, February 10, 2012

Attention PHS girls. Are you interested in playing on the tennis team this year? Did you miss the preseason meeting? If your answer is yes or even maybe, stop in room 301 and see Mr. Hazen for any details, questions or concerns you may have.

WINTER TOLO rescheduled to February 11th 8:00-11:00 p.m. in the PHS Commons.
* Dance Guest Forms are available in the main office and due 3:00 p.m. on February 9th, please remember to attach guests photo id.
* Ticket Prices: $6.00 w/ASB $8.00 w/o $9.00 on Friday 2/10/12.

Multicare Nurse Camp is a unique experience for high school students who want a first-hand glimpse into the world of nursing and health careers. It will be held July 16 to July 20 and is offered free of charge to selected applicants. Applications are due by Friday, March 2nd, 2012 by 5pm. They are available in the Career Center and online at www.multicare.org/nursecamp2012
Only 100 students will be accepted so you need to act fast.

There will be a Running Start Informational Meeting on Tuesday, March 13th at 6:00pm in the PHS Auditorium. Running Start is open to all juniors and seniors who have a 2.0 GPA or above and pass the community college COMPASS test at qualifying levels. A Pierce College representative will be presenting all information for new students as well as answer any questions about the program and process.

The 2012 FEBRUARY SCHOLARSHIP BULLETIN is now available in Student Services and via the
Puyallup High School website (scholarships tab).
Any questions, please contact Mr. Rosdahl in Student Services.

To Our Foreign Exchange students:
Mercer Island High School in Washington is hosting the International Festival 2012 on Thursday, March 15 - Saturday, March 17th and you are invited. The event brings together students of many nationalities and cultures and Mercer Island students for a special weekend. It is a long-standing tradition! During the Festival, your student will be housed by a MIHS family. If you are interested please get the application from Mrs. Baczuk in Student Services.

Seniors Needing Washington State History Course:
Mr. Orton will be offering two Washington State History courses on Saturday, February 25th and March 24th from 9:00 a.m. to noon in the Library. Seniors may choose either one of the sessions to attend. Space is limited and seniors must sign up for the workshop in Student Services. The workshop is free of charge .

Senior Graduation Check :
Have you met with your guidance counselor to review your graduation status? If you have not scheduled an appointment, please do so as soon as possible. You may stop by before or after school or lunch time (except Wednesdays) to make an appointment. Also, seniors applying to four year colleges should also check to see that you have three (3) total credits of social studies and at least 2 years of a foreign language.

Student & Parents ~ Puyallup High School now has Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying (HIB) Reporting forms available to you in the Main Office, Student Services, Library and Attendance. If necessary these forms can be filled out and turned into your administrator.

Puyallup School District does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation including gender expression or identity, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.

Questions and complaints of alleged discrimination may be directed to:
Lorraine Wilson, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources ~ (253) 841-8764
Executive Director of Diversity Affairs ~ (253) 840-8966
Title IX Coordinator ~ (253) 841-8785
Section 504 Coordinator ~ (253) 841-8700