Administrators: Lorene Rang, PrincipalDave Myers, Principal 2009-2010Corrina DuRocher, Assistant Principal & Athletics
School Counselors: Andra Kelley-Batstone, Students Last Name A-KLisa Eggers, Students Last Name L-Z
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YELM MIDDLE SCHOOL
Yelm Middle School Educators2009 - 2010
7th GradeClass of 2015
8th GradeClass of 2014
9th GradeClass of 2013
Anticipated Class Numbers205
Anticipated Class Numbers222
Anticipated Class Numbers205
Mary BelangerMark Bowden
Michaelle HarleLorana HoopesJeremy Hudson
Bethany MenichelliNate PruittStacy Roe
Penny DavisKevin Gunther
Cathy McDonoughKarie OmdahlJustin OverlieArt VanVeen
Heidi Yerrington
Dawn LantzSara LenssenShelley O’DellSheryl PerryCindy RogichKathy SteelePatrick Swan
Lindsay Welsh
Elective & Special Education Teachers and Support Staff:Traci McGowan, Kim Crown, Dave Hardy, Dane Hurd, Mary Rivera,
Arlin Olson, Lana Yenne, Jennifer Nelson, Sheri Roe, Bethel Boggs, Mike Riley, Andra K- B, Lisa Eggers, Mike Penley
9th Grade Core Classes
Math Algebra Applications, Algebra, Geometry
EnglishIntervention English Freshman English Honors Freshman English
Technical CommunicationsScience
Integrated Science (1 semester) &Natural Resource Science (1 semester)
All 9th
grade students will take four core classes (year-long) and two elective classes (semester), earning 3 credits per semester (6 total credits possible for the school year).
9th Grade Electives
Art Band (yearlong)
Choir (yearlong)
Foreign Lang. (TBD)
HealthLap English
Students have 2 electives per semester, with at least 1 semester
of PE and 1 semester of Health required unless alternative four-year plan
approved by school counselor.
P.A.S.S. Promoting A Successful Student
Pre-EngineeringRecreational PEPac.NW History (recovery)
Yearbook/Leadership (by application, yearlong)
Class Placement Process
High School Forecasting Forms:
Students select enrichment course offerings *Teachers determine placement for Math
Forms completed and signed by parent/guardian at Student-Led Conferences (SLC) in March
If you did not attend spring conferences, please pick up a Forecasting Form from a YMS School Counselor
High School Co-Curricular Offerings
Future Farmers of America (Agriculture Science classes)
Future Business Leaders of America (Tech Com class)
Vocational Industrial Clubs of America (Pre-Engineering)
High School AthleticsTeams
CutsEligible to tryout for all teams, including Varsity LetterGrade requirement
UniformsYelm High School (red/black)
Cost$25.00 ASB Card - per year$50.00 Sports Fee - per sport
Sports PhysicalOffered at YHS this summer
High School AthleticsSport Seasons:
FallPaperwork due August 13th
Parent Meeting August 25thFootball (begins August 19th)Girls’ Volleyball, Cross-Country, Boys’ Golf, Girls’ Soccer, Boys’ Tennis (begins August 24th)
WinterBoys’ and Girls’ Basketball, Wrestling and Girls’ Bowling
SpringTrack, Boys’ Baseball, Girls’ Fastpitch, Girls’ Tennis and Girls’ Golf
YearlongJazzline (spring tryouts)
High School Academics
7th & 8th Grade:Report Cards Quarter GradingAlternatives for Promotion
9th Grade:Transcripts Semester GradingGraduation Requirements -No other alternative for promotion-Earn 4 of 6 possible credits to beconsidered at sophomore status end of freshman year
Credit Recovery Options -Summer school ($250 per 1.0 credit),
distance learning programs ($120
per 0.5 credit), NovaNet (offered as elective course at YHS; waiting list)
Washington State Graduation Requirements
Washington public high school graduates must fulfill the following four statewide requirements as determined by the State Board of Education:
1. Pass a minimum number of 22 credits at Y.H.S.
2. Craft a High School and Beyond Plan
3. Complete a Culminating Project
4. Earn a Certificate of Academic Achievement (CAA)
Handout-
On Track Guide for Freshman
Graduation Requirement #1: 22 Credits
4.0 credits Language Arts3.0 credits Mathematics3.0 credits Social Science2.0 credits Science1.5 credits PE0.5 credit Health1.0 credit Fine Art1.0 credit Occupational / CTE1.0 credit Fine Art or CTE7.0 credits Electives
= 24 credits possible (22 credits required)
Credits for College & Scholarships
Subject
Minimum WA state graduation requirements
Minimum requireme nts for Yelm High School
Minimum requirements for public, four-year colleges and universities*
Recommended courses for highly selective colleges and universities
English 4 credits 4 credits 4 credits 4 credits
Math 3 credits 3 credits 3 credits** 4 credits
Science(two must be a lab)
2 credits 2 credits 2 credits 3-4 credits
Social Studies(Washington state history in
7th/8th grade)2.5 credits 2 credits 3 credits 3-4 credits
World language (same language)
0 credits 0 credits 2 credits*** 3-4 credits
Fine arts 1 credits 1+ credits 1 credit 2-3 credits
Health and Fitness 2 credits 2 credits* Students must have a minimum 2.5
grade point average.
** Students must complete Algebra II or higher. Students are required to take a math or math-based quantitative course their senior year.
*** Students must earn a “C” or better in English classes as a pre-requisite.
Occupational Education
1 credits 1+ credits
Electives 5.5 credits 7 credits
Total 19 credits22 credits minimum (24 possible)
College Bound Scholarship
Diane JelleCollege Preparatory AdvisoryYelm High School360.458.6628
Application deadline for current 8th
and 9th
grade students
is June 30,
2009
Graduation Requirement #2: High School and Beyond PlanCreated in Tech. Com. class and Advisory:
Students develop a 4-year plan to meet Yelm High School credit requirements for graduation.
Students explore and identify their post-secondary goals and create specific steps for achieving such goals (e.g. technical training, military service, university, community college, apprenticeship, work).
Students present their Portfolios at Student Led Conferences.
Graduation Requirement #3: Culminating Project
Take as a class your JR or SR year at YHS or complete as an independent study.
Encourages students to think analytically, logically and creatively and to integrate experience and knowledge to solve problems.
Gives students a chance to explore a topic in which they have great interest.
Offers students an opportunity to apply their learning in a “real world” way.
Graduation Requirement #4: Certificate of Academic Achievement (CAA)The CAA is a designation on transcripts indicating
students have demonstrated the set standard of knowledge in reading, writing, math, and science on the state assessment.
High School Proficiency Exam (HSPE)- computer based replacement for the WASL projected to be in place for the Class of 2013
Student Learning Plan is required for each content area the student does NOT meet standard.
YMS Academic Support:Homework Help-
A.M. Study Hall P.M. Study Hall (details T.B.D.)
Family Access-View student’s grades and monitor progress online
Academic Support Classes-Lap English and P.A.S.S.
Other Interventions-Extended Learning Lunch Opportunity (ELO)School Counseling and Guidance SupportTrue North Substance Use/Abuse Services
Family is Key:
* SUPPORT: 9th grade students need family support and involvement in school now more than ever. Parent Boosters are a great way to stay informed and involved.
* AWARENESS: More changes occur physically, academically, and emotionally to students in middle school than elementary school.
* SAFETY NET: You are your student’s most important teacher and know your student best.
Please call and/or schedule to meet with staff anytime throughout the school year. We value
your questions, concerns, and suggestions!
Don’t wait for conferences!
Information CentralYelm Middle School Website
School schedule, calendar, closures, emergency information, family access to grades, teacher sites and homework information.
Yelm Schools Auto-Dialer SystemPhone messages delivered throughout the year to your main contact number with reminders and announcements regarding special events or activities (please make sure your primary phone number is updated).
YMS Monthly Newsletter Students hand-carry the YMS Newsletter home monthly. The newsletter is also posted on the YMS website.