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Scriber Lake �High School

Thanks for being here today to explore SLHS!

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SLHS: “A School of Choice”

INTRODUCTIONS:

We are . . .

Kaylee, Rory, Lynn

SLHS Students are . . .

Astute Student Quote: There are lots of personalities here.

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Our purpose today:

  • Introduce you to SLHS

  • Help you learn about what

makes our school special

  • Provide info about how to

apply & how to learn even

more about SLHS

  • Answer Your Questions

  • And possibly help you decide if you’d like to explore attending SLHS

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SLHS:

Is a great school for students who want or need something different than a more traditional, large high school

  • About 200 Students
  • Grades 9-12
  • Located on the Old Woodway Campus
  • Part of the Edmonds School District

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Some Reasons Students Choose SLHS:

  • Later Start Time: 8:00 a.m.

  • Smaller Campus

  • Smaller Class Sizes

  • Our Diverse Student-body

  • They know someone at SLHS and/or they’ve heard it’s a place where:
    • Students Feel Welcome
    • Students have Success

  • Many Student Support

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Some Reasons Students Like SLHS:

  • It’s a Relationship-Focussed School

  • Teachers get to know you

  • It’s possible to get help when needed

  • If you attend school daily and use class time to do school work you will HAVE NO HOMEWORK!

  • Shorter Grading Periods

  • Student Conferences twice a year

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Unique Design & Opportunities:

  • All new students begin with the “Entry” Class

  • Semester in a Quarter

  • 3 Block Classes + “Family + SSR/ SEL/Community Events

  • Learning In & Outside of the Classroom
    • Mini-Course
    • INSTEP

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ENTRY

  • Required one-quarter course for all incoming students

  • Created to foster connection and community

  • Focuses on building SEL and other student success skills

  • Designed to empower students with tools for academic and personal success

  • Earn .5 Elective Credit

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Mini-Courses

  • One Week Each Year - a week-long class!
  • Students get to focus on and earn credit

in an area of interest!

  • Examples of recent Mini Courses:
    • The History of Hip Hop
    • Tiny House Building
    • Electric Guitar Building
    • Robotics
    • Adventure Time (Fun & Fitness)
    • Creating with Clay & Glass
    • Greenhouse & Gardens

New & changing options every year

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  • School Bus Transportation is provided

  • SLHS has the same graduation requirements as the other high schools

  • Students earn the same diploma as other ESD students

  • Students have access to classes, athletics and clubs at their home high school, such as music, drama & foreign language*

  • Students have the same access

to Intra-District CTE, Sno-Isle

and Running Start Programs*

*For these classes, transportation is provided for CTE programs only

Like Other High Schools

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Where do SLHS Students go after HS?

  • Community College or University
  • Vocational or Technical College
  • Art College or Institute
  • Military
  • Apprenticeships
  • Work

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To�Learn More About �Scriber�Lake

Ask a student today!

Explore the SLHS Website

Attend an Information Meeting Upcoming Dates:

  • June 4
  • Aug 13

6:00 p.m. in the SLHS Commons

Check Out 1 or more of our videos on our website or YouTube

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To Apply�to SLHS for this Sept.

Application Info &

Instructions are on

the SLHS Website

STEPS:

  1. Attend an Information Meeting (optional)
  2. Complete an Application
  3. Meeting w/a SLHS staff member

Upcoming Application Deadlines:

  • June 25 for June decisions
  • Aug 21 for August decisions

All students start on September 3rd

Students accepted in the spring or summer, can choose to attend SLHS or their home high school

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What else would you

like to know about

SLHS?

Questions?

OUR MISSION: Scriber Lake High School will ensure that every student becomes a success by helping them identify, develop and maximize their strengths, skills & talents.

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Mike Piper

Principal

(425) 431-7271

piperm@edmonds.wednet.edu

Lynn Willman

School Counselor

(425) 431- 5803

willmanl@edmonds.wednet.edu

Charis McConnel

Student Support Advocate

(425) 431- 5898

mcconnelc209@edmonds.wednet.edu

Nicole Herrin

Registrar & Counseling Secretary

(425) 431- 5801

herrinn216@edmonds.wednet.edu

SCRIBER LAKE HIGH SCHOOL

23200 100th Ave. W.�Edmonds, WA 98020

www.slhs.edmonds.wednet.edu

Main Office - (425) 431 - 7270

Fax - (425) 431-7272

Thank you again!

You rock!