"Statewide assessments are tests that are given to Minnesota students each spring. They can be thought of as a snapshot of what students have learned (MDE)." Make up dates are as follows:
Ms. Otto and Mr. Yang WILL HAVE TO pre-approve cultural adornments by Thursday, 5/23.
Adornment must meet the following general physical dimensions and characteristics:
Can be worn around the neck or attached to one’s graduation gown.
TOTAL LENGTH: 64 inches or less
WIDTH: 7 inches or less
NO REFLECTIVE MATERIALS, such as sequins or glitter.
No offensive messaging as defined in the dress code section of the Rights and Responsibilities Handbook including: items that pose a health or safety hazard, obscene, sexually explicit, discriminatory, racist, sexist, or otherwise derogatory, displays or references to alcohol, tobacco, or other products that are illegal for use by minors.
No references to gang affiliations, firearms, or violence.
No oversized words; each character cannot be larger than 1.5 inches tall or wide.
Items that threaten the dignity of the ceremony will not be approved.
Personal identity adornments of the graduation cap will not be allowed, including tassels or decorating the mortarboard.
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College/Career Center Newsletter
Mr. Peters' monthly College & Career newsletter can be found below. We're only a few weeks away from graduation. Check in with Mr. Peters to confirm your plan for after graduation. As always – do FAFSA!
College Possible is coming back in-person to Washington and is accepting applications from 10th and 11th grade students! Starting junior year through college graduation, students are paired with a College Possible Coach who will guide and support them through all aspects of college applications, financial aid, enrolling in college, and successfully navigating college. 11th grade applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Look for them at lunch or an upcoming info session and application workshop. Learn more and apply here!
The AVID Elective class at Washington is for students who wish to improve their academic and social skills before entering college or a career. Our AVID Site Team is looking for new students to join in 2024-25. Students can complete the application HERE. More information about AVID can be found HERE.
As we near the end of the year, please help your students find and return any outstanding library materials. Students should check their emails for overdue notices.
The last day to borrow books from the Washington Library is May 22 for seniors and May 24 for 9th-11h grade students.
