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Welcome

9th 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

฀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

School Board Resolutions

Purpose of 9th 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 9th Grade Campus?

• Our 9th grade students are our most vulnerable

students

• We currently have 9th transition, 10th 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 7th

graders) and this is a significant increase.

• 9th grade students need strong four year plan

HOW will a 9th grade campus help our students?

• One transition to high school
• Nearly all coursework on the 9th grade wing
• Regular and planned integration into high school life (assemblies,

activities, events)

• Full participation in co-curricular sports and activities
• 9th 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 9th 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
• 9th 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 9th Grade Campus in Yelm be like?

• Support up to 450 9th grade

students

• 9th 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 9th 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 9th graders
• Strong 9th 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 6th grade students will be first group (Class of 2022)
• 410 students currently in 6th 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

Thanks!

Your time is valuable and we appreciate you coming out tonight