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<strong>Meridian</strong> <strong>High</strong> <strong>School</strong><br />
“To educate all students for improved achievement. The mission of the <strong>Meridian</strong><br />
Public <strong>School</strong>s is to meet the diverse educational needs of all learners so<br />
they can become ethical, competent and productive contributors to a democratic<br />
society in an ever-changing world. ”<br />
Principal’s Message<br />
January 2012<br />
Greetings <strong>Meridian</strong> <strong>High</strong> <strong>School</strong> Community:<br />
It seems customary to comment on how fast the year has gone and how difficult it is to believe we are already in January. We have had<br />
quite an active year and look forward to ensuring we continue and finish strong! Thank you to all in the community who have contributed to<br />
helping <strong>Meridian</strong> <strong>High</strong> <strong>School</strong> be a great place. The end of the semester is fast approaching. We still have an early release on Friday, January<br />
27th. The (new) last day of the semester is Thursday, February 2nd. The first day of the second semester is Friday, February 3rd.<br />
Included below are several items of interest:<br />
Construction continues to move forward at an amazing pace. It is truly remarkable to think way back to the September ground-breaking and<br />
note there was only a bit of earth that had been scraped around the site. Please visit our web site to see the time-lapse video and see progress<br />
photos: scroll down a bit and the links are on the left. Click here.<br />
Our next Parent Roundtable is scheduled for Wednesday, January 25 at 5:30pm. Each month I host an MHS Parent Roundtable to share ideas<br />
on topics of interest to you. If that time does not work for you, I invite your ideas and comments via email or phone call. I will be in the<br />
library, with hot coffee and cookies!<br />
Please revisit our new attendance policy. Excessive tardies do make an impact on course grades. It is extremely important that our students<br />
are here at school and on time. Thank you! Click here for details.<br />
The End of Course (EOC) math exam retake is scheduled for February 7th for students who did not pass last year. This is particularly important<br />
for seniors. Information was mailed home over the holiday break. If you have any questions about your student and the retake,<br />
please contact Mrs. Kheriaty in the counseling office<br />
March 12 marks the beginning of a new 6-week session with the Whatcom Literacy Council in our library on Monday evenings. This is a great<br />
opportunity for families and we hope to fill the sessions! There is a short paragraph explaining details on page 2.<br />
Important Dates to Remember<br />
January<br />
16 MLK Jr. Day, No <strong>School</strong><br />
25 Parent Roundtable, 5:30pm MHS Library<br />
27 End of 1st Semester, Early Release @ 12:10<br />
February<br />
2 End of 1st Semester<br />
7 Father Daughter Banquet, 5:30pm Cafeteria<br />
17 Mid Winter Break-No <strong>School</strong><br />
20 President’s Day-No <strong>School</strong><br />
21 Spring Sports Parent Mtg 7:00pm Auditorium<br />
22 Parent Roundtable 5:00pm MHS Library<br />
27 Spring Sports Practice Begins<br />
29 Early Release @ 12:10<br />
March<br />
8 Senior Project Applied Activity Due<br />
8 Band & Choir Festival Concert 7:00pm<br />
13-14 HSPE Writing Test<br />
15 HSPE Reading Test<br />
15 Senior Project Portfolio Due<br />
21 Early Release @ 12:10pm<br />
21 Senior Project Presentation Practice<br />
22 Talent Show Try-outs K-8 4:00-6:00pm<br />
22 Talent Show Try-outs 9-12 6:30-8:30pm<br />
24 Booster Club Auction 5:00pm<br />
26 Conferences-Early Release @ 12:10<br />
<strong>School</strong> Building Information<br />
Northwest Career and Technical Academy<br />
Our relationship with the Northwest Career and Technical Academy<br />
continues to blossom! We currently host the Career Construction<br />
Academy and the Engineering Academy. Juniors and seniors are<br />
eligible for these courses and the incredible benefit is workplace and<br />
industry skills they receive, in addition to numerous college credits.<br />
For example, students enrolled in the Construction Careers Academy<br />
can earn 24 BTC credits and three high school credits toward graduation:<br />
all on our campus! They are hosting an informational meeting<br />
for students interested in all of their programs on February 9 th .<br />
Please see their flier in this newsletter.<br />
Father Daughter Banquet<br />
Take Me Out To The Ballgame...is the theme for this year’s annual<br />
Father/Daughter Banquet. Come dressed in your favorite sports<br />
attire and join us on February 7th in the MHS cafeteria/auditorium.<br />
Pictures start at 5:30 and dinner starts at 6:00. Tickets go on sale<br />
Monday, Jan 23 at all MSD schools. Prices are $20.00 for a father<br />
and one daughter and $8.00 for an additional daughter. It will be<br />
an evening of good food, fun games and lots of laughs. See you<br />
there!!<br />
<strong>Meridian</strong> Booster Club Auction<br />
The Booster Club is holding their fund raising auction and dinner on<br />
Saturday, March 24 at the Silver Reef Casino. Doors open at 5:00.<br />
The silent auction begins at 5:30 and dinner is at 7:00. The live<br />
auction will follow dinner. For tickets, more information, or to<br />
donate items, please contact Randy Kirk at 820-0317.
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<strong>School</strong> Closure Information<br />
In the event that it is necessary to close schools or delay opening because of extreme weather conditions or other unusual<br />
circumstances, the following radio and television stations will be notified. Information will also be posted on the school district<br />
website.<br />
Radio Radio Television<br />
KAFE-FM 104.1 KBAI-AM 930 KOMO-Channel 4<br />
KISM-FM 92.9 KPUG-AM 1170 KING-Channel 5<br />
KLYN-FM 106.5 KGMI-AM 790 KIRO-Channel 7<br />
Talent Show<br />
Spring is just around the corner and so is the talent show. We are looking for lots of contestants, so get ready! Try-outs will<br />
be held in the high school auditorium on March 22 for grades K-8 from 4:00-6:00 PM, and grades 9-12 from 6:30-8:30 PM.<br />
Tentative rehearsal dates will be sometime during the week of April 9. The dates of the Talent Show performances are April<br />
19 for grades K-8, April 20 for grades 9-12 and April 21 for the finals. All shows are in the high school auditorium and start at<br />
7:00 PM.<br />
Notes from the Registrar<br />
January 27, the end of first semester, is coming fast. Please expect final semester grades in your mailboxes around February<br />
7. If you have moved recently please contact us to record the new address in order that you receive all school correspondence.<br />
The semester report card will be withheld if your student has fines for overdue library books, sports gear, lost textbooks,<br />
fees, etc. Instead of the report card a bill for fines will be mailed. Once the fine/fines are paid the report card will be<br />
mailed to the parent.<br />
Just a reminder! If you would like to have your student meet you out front during the school day, send them with a note to<br />
sign themselves out. This will expedite the process for you and the office. Thank you for helping us be more efficient with<br />
attendance issues. Contact Gina Heslep with any questions at 318-2283.<br />
Senior Portraits<br />
There are 3 options for senior portraits this year. The deadline is February 10th!<br />
1. FREE sitting at Donette Studio 733-0540. The pictures taken at their studio tend to be of a much higher quality than the<br />
picture taken at the beginning of the year at school for the ASB card.<br />
2. Have a portrait taken. Donette Studio or another professional photographer of your choice can do this. Please go to this<br />
web page http://www.meridian.wednet.edu/~mdurkee/2012_Senior_Portraits.pdf for the specifics.<br />
3. If option 1 or 2 are not done then the picture taken at the beginning of the year for your daughter/son’s ASB card will be<br />
used (if appropriate).<br />
Class of 2012 Parent News<br />
The next senior class parent meeting is February 1 at 5:30pm in the Family and Consumer Science room (Miss Scott’s room).<br />
We will be discussing the graduation night trip. If your student plans on attending we will need a payment by April 1st. Full<br />
payment is due by May 31st.<br />
AP Government Class News<br />
The AP Government Class is participating in an exciting new program. Capitol Classroom pairs high school classrooms with<br />
lobbyist volunteers in Olympia as a way to involve students in the legislative process. After choosing a bill to follow during the<br />
session, TVW sets up 5 video conferences between participating classes and their lobbyists. Other guests during the sessions<br />
include bill sponsors, local legislators, and advocates of both sides of the issue in question. During these video sessions students<br />
not only get an in-depth look at how the legislative process works, but also provide input for the lobbyists to take to<br />
committee hearings. Lobbyists then testify on the students' behalf for the bills they are following. If possible we also arrange<br />
for students to testify directly to legislators via phone or video connection. The program allows students to get directly involved<br />
in weekly ups and downs of the legislative process, and gives them a behind-the-scenes look at how laws are made.<br />
For general information about how the program works, watch the short video at the address below:<br />
http://www.teachwithtvw.org/capitolclassroom<br />
Whatcom Literacy Council’s Rosetta Stone Lab Class<br />
Whatcom Literacy Council is excited to be facilitating another Rosetta Stone Lab Class for any interested parents in the <strong>Meridian</strong><br />
<strong>School</strong> <strong>District</strong> and beyond. The lab class will start on March 12th and will run for a total of six Monday evenings from<br />
6-7:30pm. Please contact Gina Barrieau-Gonzales with any questions or concerns. We'll see you in class!<br />
Contact: gina@whatcomliteracy.org or 360-647-3264.
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MHS Spring Testing<br />
Students in the class 2012 must pass the <strong>High</strong> <strong>School</strong> Proficiency Exam (HSPE) assessment or a state-approved alternative in reading and<br />
writing in order to be eligible to graduate. Students in the class of 2013 must pass reading, writing, science and two math end-of-course<br />
exams in order to graduate. All tenth graders and any junior or senior who has not passed either the writing or reading exams must take<br />
the assessments this Spring, according to the following state mandated schedule:<br />
Math End of Course Make Up Exam February 7<br />
Writing HSPE March 13 & 14<br />
Reading HSPE March 15<br />
Being well rested and in attendance on the days of the exams is critical. Make-up testing in the summer is often difficult to arrange and best<br />
to avoid if possible.<br />
Science End of Course Exams<br />
Spring 2012, students in biology will take a biology end-of course exam which is scheduled to be given within the last three weeks of the<br />
school year. Students in the class of 2015 and beyond must pass the biology end-of-course exam to meet the science graduation requirement.<br />
Math End of Course Exams<br />
Math EOC exams are scheduled to be given within the last three weeks of the school year. The state moved to end-of-course exams so students<br />
could be tested on the knowledge and skills they’ve gained from a specific course rather than on a comprehensive test like the <strong>High</strong><br />
<strong>School</strong> Proficiency Exam (HSPE) that assesses overall knowledge. The end-of-course math exams are available in algebra 1/integrated math<br />
I and geometry/integrated math II. These “end-of-course” exams will be given to students in grades 7-12 who are taking those respective<br />
classes.<br />
Free Dental Care<br />
The 8th annual Whatcom County Free Dental Day is scheduled for Saturday February 4 at Interfaith Dental Clinic. Free dental exams,<br />
x-rays, sealants and fluoride treatments will be available. If you would like your child(ren) to receive these services, please contact the clinic<br />
at (360) 714-9010 for an appointment. These services are provided to children from low income families between the ages of 1-18 years<br />
old.<br />
Music Notes<br />
There are magnificent things happening in the music department. This year started with a wonderful new look to our band. Brand new<br />
uniforms designed by the Band Shoppe! Many thanks to our superintendent Dr. Yeomans and the Booster Club for their assistance in making<br />
this happen.<br />
In November, the San Juan Music Educators hosted their annual honor festival at Lynden Christian <strong>High</strong> <strong>School</strong>. Representing the band<br />
were Justin Burgess, Stevan Worrell, DJ Graybill, Lexi Maloy and Pearl Petaia. On the choir side, Bobbi Dodd, Monique Coty, Rachel<br />
McDonough, Mystra Mezo, Jayna Edmonds and Amanda England.<br />
In addition to our fantastic band, choir and jazz band, this fall saw the birth of two new ensembles: Chamber Choir and Drumline.<br />
** We now have an accredited and auditioned 15 piece chamber choir which meets at 6:55am on Mondays and Wednesdays. The chamber<br />
choir has performed at our winter concert and two student assemblies.<br />
** The ‘MHS Monday Night Drumline and Percussion Ensemble’ began six short weeks ago. This ensemble is an extension of the existing<br />
concert/marching band percussion section and will help to prepare us for parade season and percussion festivals. Come hear ‘Ruzz-GaDuzz’<br />
at our basketball games!<br />
There is a bright future for both of these new groups. Look for these superb musicians in performances in the coming months!<br />
At the beginning of January, we sent senior Stevan Worrell and sophomore Pearl Petaia to the Northwest Honor Band Festival at PLU in<br />
Tacoma. This event consisted of sectionals, ensemble rehearsals and stellar performances under some of the industry’s more renowned<br />
conductors.<br />
At the semester’s end, January 28th, the MHS music department has a record 16 entries in the SJMEA solo/ensemble festival. Drop by Bellingham<br />
<strong>High</strong> <strong>School</strong> Saturday the 28th to watch our friends perform!<br />
On President’s day weekend, junior Jayna Edmonds and sophomore Pearl Petaia will travel to Yakima for the WMEA All-State Honor Festival.<br />
In our state, the most prestigious of its kind. Jayna will represent our vocal department and Pearl, our instrumental department. The fourday<br />
festival ends with performances along side some of the best musicians in high schools around Washington.<br />
Beautiful things are happening in music at <strong>Meridian</strong>. Check us out, drop by a basketball game! Or, our MHS Festival Concert happens<br />
March 8th at 7pm in the MHS Auditorium. We hope to see you there!
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<strong>Meridian</strong> <strong>High</strong> <strong>School</strong> Senior Advertisement<br />
This is an opportunity to give your senior student a shout out! One they will have for many years to come. HURRY! Only 2 1/2<br />
pages remaining and they are available on a first come first-serve basis. The deadline is February 10.<br />
Sizes and Pricing:<br />
½ Page<br />
8” x 5 ½”<br />
$100<br />
¼ Page<br />
4” x 5 ½”<br />
$50<br />
Purchaser Information (please print all information clearly):<br />
Name:_____________________________________________Student’s name:___________________________________________<br />
Address:___________________________________________________________________________________________________<br />
Phone:____________________________________________<br />
Check desired<br />
size<br />
Size<br />
Deadline<br />
March 4<br />
Maximum # of photos submitted<br />
with order<br />
½ Page $100 7<br />
¼ Page $50 5<br />
Please include with your order:<br />
<br />
<br />
Number of photos submitted with your order________________.<br />
Payment can be made to the ASB Secretary in the Attendance Office (by 2 p.m. each school day). Attach a copy of your receipt<br />
to this order form. Checks can be made out to <strong>Meridian</strong> <strong>High</strong> <strong>School</strong> Yearbook.<br />
Exact copy you wish to appear in your ad:<br />
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________<br />
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________<br />
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________<br />
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________<br />
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________<br />
The Yearbook Staff will make every effort to return photos in their original condition by June 1st. If you have any questions please<br />
contact Mike Durkee at 318-2212 or via email at mdurkee@meridian.wednet.edu. The Zenith Staff would like to thank you for choosing<br />
to advertise in the <strong>Meridian</strong> <strong>High</strong> <strong>School</strong> Yearbook.
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Great Resource for All College Bound Students: The Federal Student Aid<br />
website (www.FederalStudentAid.ed.gov) has recently published on-line College<br />
Preparation Checklists for the various age levels from elementary school<br />
through each year of high school. The to-do lists help students and their parents<br />
prepare academically and financially for education beyond high school.<br />
They also include information about useful publications and links to helpful websites. I encourage you to explore these with your<br />
students.<br />
Sophomores and juniors who took the PSAT test in October met with Mr. McMains and me on Wednesday, January 11th to<br />
receive their score reports. They were given information on the free services available for SAT test preparation and skill building,<br />
and college and career searches that are available at the College Board website. (www.collegeboard.org/quickstart).<br />
Juniors who plan to attend 4-year college should sign up for the May or June SAT or the June ACT. The registration deadline<br />
for the May 5th SAT test date is April 6 th . The registration deadline for the June 2nd SAT test date is May 6th. The online registration<br />
websites are: SAT website- www.collegeboard.org; ACT website - www.actstudent.org. Test preparation help is also available<br />
at those websites.<br />
This spring, Mr. McMains and I will take interested juniors to the annual Spring College Fair at WWU. They will have the<br />
opportunity to hear presentations from representatives from a number of colleges. Sign-up will be announced in the bulletin.<br />
Important info for Seniors:<br />
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I have been meeting individually with seniors to asses their progress toward graduation and have provided a written detail of<br />
their status. We have also discussed plans for next year and the process for applying for ongoing education and financial aid.<br />
I have encouraged students who are uncertain of their future goals to complete their Career Center visit that is a requirement<br />
for their Grad Project portfolio as soon as possible. This involves completing an online career interest inventory on the WOIS<br />
website The next step is to set up an appointment with Mrs. Stephens, our Career Specialist, to explore the identified interests<br />
and identify options.<br />
Searching for scholarships can be overwhelming and time consuming. The WashBoard (www.theWashBoard.org) is a free, web<br />
-based, nonprofit scholarship search engine for Washington students seeking college scholarships. The WashBoard is advertising<br />
and spam free and will not sell your information. Students are able to set up a personal profile and explore scholarships<br />
that match their profile.<br />
Students who are still uncertain about their progress toward graduation need to meet with me. Credit retrieval options for the<br />
rest of the year are: Digital Learning Commons on-line credit retrieval coursework, or spring quarter Running Start classes @<br />
WCC or BTC.<br />
As of January 1 st , seniors in need of financial aid and their parents can begin submitting the FAFSA (Free Application for<br />
Federal Student Aid) form. This form is used to determine financial aid eligibility for technical colleges, community colleges, and<br />
4 year colleges and universities as well as many scholarships. The deadline for completion varies from school to school but<br />
some deadlines were as early as January 15 th . A hands-on FAFSA workshop was offered to all north Whatcom county senior and<br />
parents/guardians here at MHS on January 11 th . Expert volunteers were on hand to help with FAFSA submission. All qualified<br />
College Bound Scholars are required to submit the FAFSA by February 1 st (www.fafsa.ed.gov).<br />
Student transcripts are required for college and scholarship applications. They can be ordered by filling out a request form in<br />
the attendance office. Transcripts can be given to the student or sent to the school as needed. New transcripts should be ordered<br />
at the end of first and second semesters if colleges require them.<br />
Students requesting letters of recommendation need to give 1-2 week notice to teachers and counselors. Student information<br />
forms are available in the Counseling Office that should accompany any request for letters of recommendation. The counselor<br />
report portion for many college applications includes a section for recommendations. Please provide me with ample notice so I<br />
have time to write a letter that could strengthen the application.<br />
Seniors should be finishing college applications, as deadlines are fast approaching.<br />
Students in need of scholarships should provide their e-mail address to Mrs. Stephens in the Career Center to receive updates<br />
on scholarships.<br />
Once a student receive offers for admission to 4-year institutions he/she must inform the college of his/her decision to attend<br />
and send the required deposit by May 1 st in order to finalize the admission.<br />
Students who are awarded scholarships need to inform Mrs. Stephens, so that scholarship recipients can be recognized at the<br />
Evening of Excellence Awards in the spring.<br />
Graduation Project final deadlines are quickly approaching (March-see Graduation Project folder). Reminder: 13 th Year Plan<br />
Packets are a required component of the Portfolio section of the Graduation Project and help to detail the necessary steps for<br />
post-graduation planning .<br />
Mrs. Kheriaty, Counselor
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Senior Graduation Project<br />
Career Center News<br />
It is that time of the year when the seniors are very busy completing their senior graduation project and portfolio.<br />
Important Dates:<br />
March 8 th - Applied Activity Due<br />
March 15 th - Portfolio Due<br />
March 21 st - Practice Presentation with Adviser<br />
April 25 th - Panel Presentation<br />
Young American Creative Patriotic Art Contest<br />
Sponsored by the Ladies Auxiliary to the Veterans of Foreign Wars<br />
DUE DATE: March 29 th submit entries to the Ladies Auxiliary<br />
AMOUNT:<br />
ELIGIBILTY:<br />
In addition to local and state prizes, students are competing for the following national scholarships.<br />
1 st place – $10,000 National Scholarship<br />
2 nd place - $5,000<br />
3 rd place - $2,500<br />
4 th place - $1,500<br />
5-8 th place - $500<br />
Each entry is judged on the originality of concept, presentation and patriotism expressed.<br />
Students in grades 9 – 12 th<br />
Including Home-schooled students<br />
Go to www.ladiesauxfw.org to download an application along with contest rules. Click on programs and then scholarships.<br />
Scholarships<br />
There are many great scholarships for students to help with the cost of a college education. Contact Mrs. Stephens to learn about the<br />
scholarships: mstephen@meridian.wednet.edu or call 318-2279.<br />
There is a free web-based clearinghouse for Washington students seeking college scholarships. It is run by a public /private partnership<br />
of nonprofits and the state’s <strong>High</strong>er Education Coordinating Board. Students go to www.thewashboard.org and complete a profile<br />
(information is confidential). Lists of scholarships will be sent that match the student’s profile. See Mrs. Stephens for information on<br />
how to get the most from this website.<br />
Local Scholarships for <strong>Meridian</strong> <strong>High</strong> <strong>School</strong> Seniors:<br />
Lynden Lodge Scholarship:<br />
This is a $1,000 scholarship for a <strong>Meridian</strong> <strong>High</strong> <strong>School</strong> Senior who is continuing his or her education. The deadline is noon on February<br />
25, 2012. See Mrs. Stephens for the application.<br />
Mt Baker Rotary Scholarship:<br />
Scholarships will be awarded to seniors graduating from Lynden, Lynden Christian, Nooksack Valley, <strong>Meridian</strong>, Mt Baker and Cornerstone<br />
high schools. There are two type of scholarships: scholarships will be awarded to students that indicate plans to follow a vocational<br />
education track (technical or trade school) and to students planning on attending a 4 year college/university. Mrs. Stephens will<br />
make an announcement when the applications are available.<br />
<strong>Meridian</strong> Public <strong>School</strong> Foundation Scholarship:<br />
The <strong>Meridian</strong> Public <strong>School</strong> Foundation provides scholarships for <strong>Meridian</strong> graduates who plan to attend a 4 year or 2 year college.<br />
Some of the scholarships are awarded for specific course of study or for certain schools. For example, there are some outstanding<br />
scholarships for students who plan to attend WSU and pursue agricultural or engineering studies. Mrs. Stephens will make an announcement<br />
when the applications are available.
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Scholarships for Juniors:<br />
Masonic Scholar-Citizen Awards Program:<br />
The Masonic Education Council annually recognizes outstanding members of the Junior Class of each public high school in Whatcom<br />
County. Any junior may enter this competition by submitting an application by February 24, 2012. See Mrs. Stephens for the application.<br />
Finalists are selected from each school to be recognized at an awards program with a certificate and a letter of commendation.<br />
Also, two top finalists from all nine schools will receive a $1,500 scholarship and the top finalist from each school will receive a<br />
$500 scholarship. As seniors they will have an opportunity to apply for a $1,000 scholarship give by the state Masonic organization.<br />
Nordstrom Scholarship<br />
This scholarship is open to current high school juniors who reside in Washington. To be eligible students must have a cumulative<br />
unweighted GPA of at least 2.7, have participated in community or volunteer activities , have financial need, and are eligible to<br />
attend a 4 year college or university in the U.S. The on line application will be available February 1 st and will end May 1 st . Go to<br />
www.Nordstrom.com/scholarship<br />
WORKSOURCE SERVICES YOUTH VOCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP<br />
The youth vocational scholarship supports low income youth in vocational training at local public colleges: Bellingham Technical College,<br />
Whatcom Community College, and Skagit Valley College. This scholarship will help with the costs for students enrolled in<br />
Health Care, Construction and Manufacturing programs. Priority will be given for scholarships in the following occupations:<br />
Nursing Assistant<br />
Laboratory Technician<br />
Dental Assistant<br />
Medical Records Technician<br />
Home Care Aides<br />
Medical Assistant<br />
Industrial Machinery Mechanic<br />
Plumber, Pipefitter and Steamfitter<br />
Process Control Technician<br />
HVAC<br />
Instrumentation<br />
See Mrs. Stephens for an application. Application Deadline is April 20, 2012.<br />
Financial Assistance for Running Start Students<br />
WorkSource can provide: money for textbooks, school fees and transportation assistance. Call for eligibility appointment: 360-676-<br />
3239, 101 Prospect Street Bellingham, WA .<br />
College Planning Day:<br />
On March 21 st we will be taking Juniors to Western Washington University for college planning. Students will have an opportunity to<br />
listen to admission reps from 2 year and 4 year colleges located in Washington.
Northwest Career & Technical Academy<br />
FALL ENROLLMENT OPEN HOUSE<br />
Thursday, February 9 th<br />
Mount Vernon Campus<br />
Quall Center<br />
2205 West Campus Place<br />
Mount Vernon, WA 98273<br />
6 P.M.<br />
Two Locations<br />
For more information call 360 848.0706<br />
or visit us at nwtech.k12.wa.us<br />
Marine Technology<br />
Anacortes Campus<br />
1606 R Avenue<br />
Anacortes, WA 98221<br />
Come learn about our programs spanning three campuses and two counties!<br />
Programs Include:<br />
Mount Vernon Main Campus<br />
Academy of Finance<br />
Academy of Veterinary Assisting<br />
Culinary Arts<br />
Dental Technology<br />
DigiPen Video Game Programming<br />
DigiPen Sustainable Design<br />
Medical Technology<br />
Anacortes Campus<br />
Marine Technology<br />
Whatcom County Locations<br />
Academy of Engineering<br />
Construction Careers<br />
Welding Technology<br />
Academy programs offer 3 <strong>High</strong> <strong>School</strong> credits and college credits for those who qualify.<br />
Professional Preparation for Future Success