Post on 06-Apr-2018
Our Community The Snoqualmie Valley School District is located in the beautiful Cascade Mountain foothills of Washington State, about 30 miles east of Seattle. The district spans more than 400 square miles, serving families in North Bend, Snoqualmie, Fall City, and surrounding areas. Our large geographic area encompasses a community with diverse interests and attributes, ranging from new residents on Snoqualmie Ridge employed at technology companies, to rural farmers on acreage in Fall City, to North Bend families who’ve seen generations attend our schools. The district offers quality public education to approximately 6,300 students in nine schools—one high school serving students (grades 9-12) at its main and freshman campuses, two middle schools (grades 6-8), five elementary schools (Preschool-5) and an alternative school (7-12). Additional programs include: the Mount Si Online Program, Parent Partnership Program for families who prefer to school their children at home (K-8), and Transition Learning Center (TLC) for special needs students ages 18-21.
Our School Mount Si High School (MSHS) is the sole comprehensive high school in the Snoqualmie Valley School District, serving approximately 1,670 students in grades 9-12. The school began in 1945 when three school districts were consolidated into one. Today, Mount Si High School offers a safe, positive learning environment that benefits from strong parental involvement and local support as the focal point of our community. Our school offers a comprehensive program to inspire learning and challenge students as they prepare for college, 21st Century careers and citizenship. Students have access to rigorous college preparatory curriculum, exceptional career technical education programs, extensive technology, plus an array of elective classes and extracurricular activities to expand their skills and interests.
The mission of Mount Si High School’s educational community is to enable students to identify
and realize their potential; to celebrate individual differences; to develop skills and motivation
for lifelong learning; and to be knowledgeable, responsible and productive citizens.
Mount Si High School
8651 Meadowbrook Way S.E.
Snoqualmie, WA 98065
office: 425.831.8100
counseling: 425.831.8150
attendance: 425.831.8200
College Board code: 480-797
MSHS website:
www.mountsihighschool.com
www.facebook.com/MountSiHS
Twitter: @MSHS_wildcats
Snoqualmie Valley
School District website:
www.svsd410.org
Principal John Belcher
Associate Principals: Greg Hart Vernie Newell
Assistant Principal: Cindy Wilson
Counselors: Jessica Easthope Heather Kern Elaine Maimon Rachel Raff
Most recent data available on the OSPI website, based on 2012-13 school year.
MSHS Composite Student Ethnicity
Class of 2013 graduates 344 Native American 0.7%
Adjusted 4-year cohort graduation rate (Class of 2012)
84.1% Asian 3.3%
Adjusted 5-year cohort graduation rate (Class of 2011)
90.2% Pacific Islander 0.1%
Free or Reduced-Price Meals 12.3% Black 1.1%
Special Education Population 8.5% Hispanic 4.7%
Transitional Bilingual 0.4% White 89.2%
Section 504 4.5% 2 or more races 1.0%
Mount Si High School is accredited by the Northwest Association of Schools and Colleges and meets all requirements and standards established by Washington State.
Mount Si High School
2013-14 School Profile
For the past four years, the National College Board has named the Snoqualmie Valley School District to its AP District Honor Roll—for simultaneously increasing access to Advanced Place-ment (AP) coursework while increasing student performance on AP exams. SVSD, and specifically Mount Si High School, is the ONLY school district in Washington State to earn this four years in a row!
Mount Si High School
earned a place on the
U.S. News & World
Report’s 2013 Best High
Schools list, earning a
Silver Medal among
schools nationwide.
Academic Programs
More students are taking more Advanced Placement (AP) college-prep classes than ever. One hundred Mount Si students were named 2013 AP Scholars for earning high scores on multiple AP exams the previous spring! The number of students recognized for this impres-sive achievement nearly doubled this year. (In 2012, 58 students were named as AP scholars, and 29 were recognized in 2011.) Currently, Mount Si High School offers 20 college-level AP courses, plus 4 additional AP subjects are available through the Mount Si Online Program. This fall, student enrollment filled 865 seats in AP classes with many students taking multiple AP subjects at once.
The Mount Si Online Program, established in 2010, offers online opportunities and more than a hundred accredited classes to meet the changing learning needs of students. A certificated teacher coordinates the program and offers onsite support.
Career and Technical Education (CTE) exemplifies the intentional synthesis of technical knowledge, traditional academics, and 21st Century skills. Programs such as: Culinary Arts, Construction Trades, Sports Medicine, Game Design/Robotics, Digital Media, Engineering & Design, Criminal Justice, Forensic Science, and Horticulture are just a few of the options students may explore at Mount Si.
Enhanced STEM programming provides a model for integrating Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) instruction in preparation for 21st Century careers. Last year, Introduction to Computer Science and AP Computer Science were offered in partner-ship with Microsoft’s Technology Education And Literacy in Schools (TEALS) program, where technology professionals co-teach the classes with a Mount Si teacher. This year, new STEM courses offered at the Freshman Campus include: The Big History Project, Introduction to Engineering Design I&II (Project Lead the Way) & AP Human Geography.
Mount Si’s Freshman Campus, opened in 2013 to offer extra support to all 9th graders to ensure their successful transition to high school, expand STEM education, and alleviate crowding on the main campus.
University Partnership Programs enable students to earn college credit while in high school:
University of Washington: Astronomy 101
Central Washington University Cornerstone Program: Pre Calculus, AP Calculus, Physics
Bellevue College: 127 MSHS students are currently being served through Running Start in 2013-14, and select CTE courses qualify for credit through Bellevue College & Lake Washington Institute of Technolo-
Test Score Information
Washington State Assessments: High School Proficiency Exam (HSPE)/*End of Course (EOC) exams
*The majority of SVSD students take
the EOCyear1 exam during middle
school. This number represents the
remaining students who take the exam
during high school.
Data source: OSPI, www.k12.wa.us.
Percentage of students meeting standard.
Learn about Mount Si
High School’s goals and
initiatives in its annual
School Improvement
Plan at: http://
www.svsd410.org
MSHS
Reading (10th grade)
WA MSHS
Math (All grades)
WA MSHS
Writing (10th grade)
WA MSHS
Science (All grades)
WA
96.9% 83.6% 64.2% EOCyr1* 93.0% EOCyr2
53.1% EOCyr1* 76.5% EOCyr2
97.4% 85.0% 89.1% EOC biology
68.6%
93.3% 81.3% 87.1% EOCyr1 88.0% EOCyr2
71.1% EOCyr1 79.1% EOCyr2
97.8% 85.4% 74.9% EOC biology
64.3%
92.2% 82.3% 73.3% EOCyr1 94.0% EOCyr2
62.4% EOCyr1 72.9% EOCyr2
95.0% 86.0% 66.2% 49.7%
SAT, ACT Scores: MSHS Students Compared to State, National Averages
MSHS has seen an increase in the number of students electing to take rigorous SAT and ACT national college entrance exams. (In preparation, all students take either the PSAT or ASVAB exams their junior year.) Mount Si High School’s average SAT and ACT scores continue to far exceed state and national averages.
2013 SAT scores, on a scale of 200-800 are: SAT Critical Reading: MSHS: 544; compared to WA: 515 and NA: 496 SAT Writing: MSHS: 526; compared to WA: 499 and NA: 488 SAT Math: MSHS: 539; compared to WA: 523 and NA: 514
2013 ACT Composite scores, on a scale of 1-32 show MSHS: 24.6; compared to WA: 22.8 and NA: 20.9. Composite ACT scores combine English, math, reading and science subtests.
2012-13 2011-12
2010-11
Mount Si-Borgs, the school’s first robotics team, earned the Motivate Award at the 2014 Championship tournament.
Mount Si High School Freshman Campus, opened Fall 2013.
Student Achievement
Students are active participants in their education. Working with
counselors, each student develops a four-year personalized
education plan based on the Pathways Model of Instruction that
involves presenting a culminating project as a senior.
8 MSHS Class of 2014 seniors are National Merit Scholars; of whom
two are National Merit semifinalists (among the top-scoring 1% of
students in the nation) and 6 are commended scholars based on the
PSAT exam they took in the spring of 2013.
MSHS students earned 2,500+ college credits last year.
$8.9 million in scholarships for academic achievement, athletic skills,
and community service were awarded students in the Class of 2012.
2 debate students placed in the national Tournament of Champions.
Mount Si Jazz bands 1 & 2 both placed first at the 2013 Viking Jazz
Festival, and Jazz 1 was runner up at the 2013 Bellevue Jazz Festival.
24 seniors were scholar-athletes, earning a 3.5 GPA or higher.
Upon high school graduation, seven motivated seniors in the
Running Start program also earn Associate Degrees from Bellevue
College, earning enough credits for junior-year status in college.
Approx. 73% of the Class of 2013 shared plans to attend a college
or university (see list on back page), 16 planned to enter military
service, and 8 were planning to attend a technical school for career-
readiness.
Athletic Awards over the past 5 years:
Baseball— 2011 State Champs, 2013 1st in League
Basketball, Boys—5th place in State
Basketball, Girls—KingCo 3A Tournament Champs
Cheerleading—1st in State, 6th at Nationals (2012-13)
Cross Country—individual 6th in State
Football—State playoffs, 3rd in State (2012-13)
Golf, Boys—KingCo and District Champs, 1st in State
Gymnastics—KingCo and District Champs; team placed 3rd in State (2012-13)
Soccer, Boys—KingCo League Champs, 6th in State
Soccer, Girls—KingCo League Champs, 8th in State
Fastpitch—2012 5th in State, KingCo MVP player
Swimming—individual 1st in State
Track—Boys placed 7th, individuals placed 1st in State
Volleyball—KingCo Champs, 5th in State
Wrestling—Individual 1st in State; team 2nd in League
Staff Awards & Recognition
2013-14 KingCo League Assistant Principal of the Year
12 Mount Si teachers have earned National Board Certification.
2012-13 KingCo League Principal of the Year Award
2012-13 Washington State Cheer Coach of the Year
2012-13 KingCo League 2A/3A Football Coach of the Year
2011-12 Key Club Advisor of the Year national award for NW Region
2011-12 KingCo League Assistant Principal of the Year Award
8 teachers earned Washington Awards for Educational Excellence
2011 “Making IT Happen” National Award for teaching technology
MSHS volleyball coach named “2011 Coach of the Year” by Seattle
Times, and KingCo Volleyball Coach of the Year 2009, 2010, 2011
2009 Recognition of Excellence from Naga High School in Japan
for promoting language and culture across borders
2008-09 NEVAC/WaNIC Support Person of the Year
2007 Washington Restaurant Association Teacher of the Year
Staff Information
Classroom teachers 82
Average Years of Teaching Experience 13.1
% of Teachers with at least a Master’s Degree 57.3%
% of Teachers that are ESEA highly-qualified 99.6%
Mount Si’s
Cross Country
Girls had a fun
season. The top
runner placed 6th
at State & earned
a spot on the
All-State Cross
Country Team.
2012-13 data from OSPI website, http://www.k12.wa.us/.
Mount Si’s new
Drumline debuted
in 2013, bringing
heart-pounding
energy to games
and events, thanks
to donations from
Music Boosters &
supporters.
Graduating Class of 2013
The Snoqualmie Valley School District complies with all federal and state statutes and regulations and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. This holds true for all district employment and student opportunities. Inquiries regarding compliance and/or grievance procedures may be directed to the school district's Title IX/RCW 28A.640 Officer and Section 504/ADA Coordinator, Nancy Meeks, P.O. Box 400, Snoqualmie, WA 98065, 425-831-8015.
PO BOX 400, Snoqualmie, WA 98065
www.svsd410.org—425-831-8000
Mount Si High School Campus Activities
Mount Si High School also offers a wide variety of extra-curricular options that allow students to try new activities, learn teamwork, cultivate friendships and discover their individual interests — which can impact their life choices well beyond high school. Opportunities include, but are not limited to:
World language programs offer Spanish, French, German & American Sign Language classes. Student exchange and group travel study opportunities foster global friendships and understand-ing in Sweden, Germany, Peru, Spain, and South Korea, and via a soccer team exchange with Great Britain. In 2012-13, MSHS hosted seven foreign exchange students on individual programs from around the world; 20 students from Gladbeck, Germany; 18 from Naga, Japan; 11 from Gangin, South Korea, and 4 from Chaclacayo, Peru, through Snoqualmie’s Sister City programs.
Students also have 19 sports options as part of the KingCo 3A League. Mount Si athletes frequently participate in state tournaments and playoffs, and many earn college scholarships.
32 student-initiated and student-run after-school clubs at Mount Si High School appeal to a broad range of interests. Many clubs are actively involved in community service and have won regional, state and national recognition for their contributions to our community.
Our award-winning Debate Teams is bringing national recognition for our students’ abilities.
Nationally-recognized Performing Arts and Fine Arts programs help students explore their creativity and showcase their talents, often earning Mount Si top honors at music festivals.
An strong DECA Program cultivates entrepreneurship, marketing savvy, and presentation skills.
Yearbook and school newspaper staff members produce award-winning publications each year.
Mount Si High School’s strong ASB program offers students opportunities to develop their leadership potential while improving their school and serving their community. 00,
Supportive PTSA and parent booster organizations help sustain and equip academic, athletic and activity programs for our students.
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College Enrollment Of Recent Graduates
Air Force Academy
Azusa Pacific University
Bellevue College
Boise State University
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
Central Washington University
Colorado University
Colorado School of Mines
Cornell University
Drexel University
Eastern Washington University
Embry Riddle Aeronautical University
Evergreen State College
Fordham University
Full Sail University
George Washington University
Gonzaga University
Humboldt State College
Linfield College
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Montana State University
North Park University
Northwest Nazarene University
Pacific Lutheran University
Pima Medical Institute
Puget Sound University
Purdue University
Ripon College
Russell Sage University
San Diego State University
Seattle Pacific University
South Virginia University
Southern Oregon University
Southern Utah University
University of Arizona
University of British Columbia
University of Idaho
University of Hawaii
University of Oregon
University of Portland
University of San Diego
University of Washington
US Merchant Marine Academy
Utah State University
Washington State University
Washington University in St. Louis
Wellesley College
Western Washington University
Whitman College
Whitworth College
Mount Si’s student-initiated P.R.I.D.E. Campaign defines and promotes what the students value and stand for as a school. In recent years, their PRIDE message has gained momentum and support from staff and community members as they spread their enthusiasm and compassion to other schools and community groups. Their compelling message focuses on the positive impact each individual can have on his/her peers, school community and the world around them.
Expect the Best: From Our Students · Of Our Staff · For Our Community
New this year, Mount Si’s Sparkle Cheer team is a huge source of pride as students with special needs share their school spirit!