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Welcome 9 th Grade Campus Discussion

Questions/Communications  Question/Suggestion Cards  Information on YCS website and publications www.ycs.wednet.edu  Contact Information Brian Wharton – brian_wharton@ycs.wednet.edu John Johnson – john_johnson@ycs.wednet.edu Scot Embrey – scot_embrey@ycs.wednet.edu Teri Pablo – teresa_pablo@ycs.wednet.edu

School Board Resolutions ฀ February 9, 2016 Ballot Measures Prop 1: Replacement of current Maintenance And Operations Levy that will expire Prop 2: New Construction Renovation and Safety Project bond measure  Rebuild of Yelm Middle School  Rebuild of Southworth Elementary  Remodel of Prairie Elementary  Safety upgrades at all schools  Construct a 9th grade facility ฀ Projects result in a change in school configuration  K-5 elementary school  6-8 middle school  9-12 high school

Purpose of 9 th Grade Campus  Always the intent of the district to have a 9-12 HS Program  Provides us the opportunity to meet the intent in the most educationally appropriate manner  Design around students needs and how they learn  Create gradual transition to high school environment  Increase access to activities and resources on high school campus  Engage 9th grade students at high school for all four years

WHY Do We Need a 9 th Grade Campus?  Our 9 th grade students are our most vulnerable students  We currently have 9 th transition, 10 th transition and the joining of 2 middle schools  Nearly all graduation issues trace back to grades 9 and 10  24 credit graduation requirement is coming (current 7 th graders) and this is a significant increase.  9 th grade students need strong four year plan

HOW will a 9 th grade campus help our students?  One transition to high school  Nearly all coursework on the 9 th grade wing  Regular and planned integration into high school life (assemblies, activities, events)  Full participation in co-curricular sports and activities  9 th grade only guidance counseling  Strong mentoring from/with student leaders  Strong orientation program in August  Some “ walk-over ” to academic programs in math, arts and eventually Advanced Placement  By June, ready for full integration with 10-12 students

WHAT would a 9 th Grade Campus in Yelm be like ?  Separate building or wing located by the current greenhouses and Auto Shop (2 minute walk from office)  Would be part of a 9-12 High School campus  School within a school concept  9 th grade students would gradually be integrated into all high school operations  Have its own guidance counselor  On site administrator and support staff

WHAT would a 9 th Grade Campus in Yelm be like?  Support up to 450 9 th grade students  9 th teachers more direct work with HS teachers for curriculum alignment  Core program math, science, English, Tech Comm, PE, Health  Electives  World Language, Arts, and Career & Technical Education (CTE)

WHY will the 9 th grade campus be successful?  Develop sense of independence and of their class. Team approach to coming together as a high school   All structures support students as high schoolers  Teaching and support staff committed to needs of 9 th graders  Strong 9 th grade guidance counseling. High school and beyond plan, college and career readiness planning  Smaller location helps build supports for all students.  Reduce F rates  Increase on time graduation rates  Decrease rates of school discipline  We are all YHS Tornados!  Transition is gradual and planned  Teach HS traditions is one smaller setting  Renaissance/PATH activities with high school

WHEN would this building be ready and WHAT would it contain?  Open Fall 2018  Current 6 th grade students will be first group (Class of 2022)  410 students currently in 6 th grade  Approximately 20 teachers  Facility would include:  Gym and Commons/Eating Area  Office and Bus Loop  Safe path to main campus  Second exit from YHS campus

In Closing…  Strong belief that we can best serve our students  Supports district’s plan to address crowded schools at lower grades  After bond is secure  Detailed planning begins  Final school structure will be based on best practices

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