Students & Families

Meal Service Changes

Our last day for regular meal service is Wednesday, June 17. On Monday, June 22, we will move to our free summer meal service. We will continue to serve grab & go breakfast and lunch meals on Mondays and Wednesdays from 11 a.m.-12 p.m. at the locations listed below.  Monday’s service will have meals for Monday and Tuesday, Wednesday’s service will provide meals for Wed-Fri. The summer program will run through August 21. Children do not need to be present for pick up. We ask that proper social distancing practices be respected.

Summer meals will be served at these locations beginning Monday, June 22 (families can pick-up meals at any location):

• School sites:

  • Cascade Elementary
  • Highlands Elementary
  • Honey Dew Elementary
  • Lakeridge Elementary
  • Renton Park Elementary
  • Sartori Elementary
  • Dimmitt Middle School
  • Hazen High School
  •  

• Community sites:

  • Creston Point, 13445 Martin Luther King Jr. Way, Seattle
  • Green Tree/Park Hill, 6900 S 125th St, Seattle
  • Plum Tree Park, 200 SW 5th Pl, Renton
  • Royal Hills, 3000 Royal Hills Dr SE, Renton
  • Stonebrook, 12210 SE Petrovitsky Rd, Renton
•  

Please pre-order your meals for your pick-up location:

Please click each date below and let us know what site you'll be coming to and how many meals you need. We'll have extra meals available for those who didn't get a chance to order. Orders must be placed before 8 p.m. the night before.

• June 15
• June 17
• June 22
• June 24
• June 29
• July 1 (5-day pack)
• July 8
• July 13
• July 15
• July 20
• July 22
• July 27
• July 29
• Aug. 3
• Aug. 5
• Aug. 10
• Aug. 12
• Aug. 17
• Aug. 19

• Meals are free, no ID, no family income or prequalifications is required.
• Meals are “grab and go” are intended to be taken off campus.
• Meals are available on Mondays and Wednesdays 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.
• Child does not need to be present to pick-up meals.
• Students/families can pick up meals at any school or location nearest them (you don’t have to go to your school).
• We will provide boxes/bags to make it easier for families to carry multiple-day meal packs. Families are also encouraged to bring a backpack or bag to comfortably carry 2-3 days of meals.

June 11, 2020-The state education office today released guidance for how school districts may design plans for reopening schools in the fall. The Reopening Washington Schools PlanPDF download provides general guidance aimed at bringing students physically back to our schools for the 2020-2021 school year. It suggests implementation of specific health-related protocols and operational considerations to ensure safe operation but also makes allowance for continued use of alternative learning options. For our district, many areas require further coordination with and clarification from Public Health - Seattle & King County.

In the coming weeks, Renton School District will evaluate the guidance from OSPI and Public Health - Seattle & King County to determine when and to what extent we can safely open schools for in-person instruction in September. Additionally, we will continue to engage with families, staff, labor partners, and our communities to develop the best possible learning opportunities for all students.

Read more about our plans for the 2020-2021 school year.

i-Ready for students in kindergarten thru 8th-grade

Students in kindergarten thru 8^th-grade are invited to take part in our summer in-home learning opportunity using i-Ready, an online resource that provides literacy and mathematics practice.

Summer STEAM Activities

Each week during the summer, we will post a new STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) activity for students and families on our district website. While these activities will be aimed towards elementary students, older students may enjoy them as well. Families will also be able to take photos of students’ projects and to potentially share them on district social media.

Learn more about i_Ready and Summer STEAM

High School Summer Credit Recovery

For high school students we’re again offering credit recovery for students who did not pass courses required to meet graduation requirements. The online program allows students remote support by a school-based mentor.  There is no cost for summer credit recovery, but space is limited; priority for participation will be given first to seniors, then juniors, and then sophomores. High school counselors will contact students who are being invited to participate in this summer program.

The Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) announced it will adopt emergency rules mandating districts use grades to assess student learning for the purpose of high school credit-bearing courses for the last trimester of the 2019-20 school year. The new rules will require that:

• No student receives a “pass,” “fail,” or “no credit” grade for any course.
• Teachers assign grades or assign an “incomplete” for students that cannot engage in an equitable way.
• Every class taken during the closure period will be given a statewide designator on the high school transcript to denote the unique environment in which the course was taken.
• All students will be given an opportunity to engage in continuous learning to maintain or improve their mastery of essential standards.

For students in grades K-8, OSPI stressed that students be challenged to demonstrate effort and success in learning standards established by their teachers.

In alignment with these new requirements and mandates, as well as maintaining flexibility and holding true to notions of equity during these difficult times, the Renton School District will handle student grading as follows:  

Elementary Grading

During the school closure, teachers will continue to engage students in continuous learning, as well as provide feedback to families. For 3rd trimester grades, on the final report card, elementary school students will receive an “NA” (Not Assessed During This Reporting Period), as students are not required to turn in assignments.  Additionally, a note describing why the “NA” was given will be recorded in the comment section of the report card.  

Middle School Grading

For full-year or two-trimester classes, middle school students’ grades will carry forward from 2nd trimester to the final grading period.  Students who continue to be engaged in their schoolwork, complete assignments, and show evidence of meeting standards may improve their grade, but students’ grades will not be negatively impacted as a result of the March 17, 2020 school closures. 

For middle school classes that are one trimester (e.g., health), students will either be given a standards-based grade (4-3-2-1) or will be given an “NA” (Not Assessed During This Reporting Period) based on engagement and completion of assignments.

For middle school students taking a high school credit-bearing course, please see section on High School Grading. 

High School Grading

High school students and middle school students earning high school credits (e.g., Algebra, Geometry, Spanish I) will be graded in the following manner for the third trimester of the 2019-2020 school year:  

• Letter Grades (A through D):

  • Students will complete assignments, activities, and assessments.At the end of the course, students will receive a traditional letter grade on their high school transcript.

  • Attendance will not be a factor when determining student grades.

  • If students are unable to complete enough work for the course to earn a letter grade in accordance with the teacher’s grading practice, then the student will earn an Incomplete (I) on their transcript.

• Incomplete (I):    

  • The Incomplete will be converted to a letter grade by one of the following:  contract with the teacher to establish assignments or assessments which must be completed by an agreed upon timeline; taking the course in the following year; completing an online course.

  • Students who did not engage in the class at all via remote learning shall retake the class or complete the class as online credit recovery.

  • We will establish further guidelines on the conversion of incompletes to letter grades A-D.

For students with grading accommodations in Individual Education Plans (IEPs), pass/fail will require a change in the Continuous Learning Plan (CLP) from pass/fail to pass/incomplete. IEP case managers will contact families to reflect this change.

Another consideration during this time is access and resources for students and families. It is not our intention to have students penalized for inability to access online coursework. While we have been able to provide Chromebooks and hot spots to many, we realize that an increased demand for technology supports is likely. We will continue to contact families, particularly those of students who haven’t yet  engaged, to identify and remove barriers to access.

Moving forward, Superintendent Damien Pattenaude has encouraged staff to remain responsive to our students’ and families’ needs. Furthermore, at the end of the term, staff will use grace as they determine grades or the plan of action a student might have to consider should their grade be an “I”.

Should you have any questions regarding grades, please contact your child’s principal.

The Renton School District will continue to provide updates via email as well as on our District Website, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

Washington Governor Jay Inslee has directed school districts to work to provide free childcare services for children kindergarten-5^th grade whose caretakers are first responders and essential health care workers. We recently surveyed our families to determine those who fall into these important life-supporting categories and are in need of this childcare assistance.

Following the governor’s directions, have created a service for these professionals. If you fall into the category of first responders or essential health care worker and did not have a chance to respond to the survey, please contact community.relations@rentonschools.us. Space is limited; and we can only provide this service to those in the life-care categories.

Who is a first responder?
A person who works for police, fire, paramedics, etc.

Who is an essential health care worker?
A person who works for a medical facility, including at nursing homes, doctor’s offices, hospitals, rehabilitation centers, adult family homes, etc.

Other Child Care resources:

Child Care Aware of Washington —This statewide nonprofit operates a database of licensed child care providers. You can search its database online or call its Family Center Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at 1-800-446-1114.

YMCA of Greater Seattle — The Y is turning its 14 closed branches into child care centers for the families of medical personnel, first responders, and anyone who needs to work to support the community. They have the capacity for 700 kids total .You can find a list of sites here and register by emailing registration@seattleymca.org.

Boys & Girls Club — The Boys & Girls Club will be offering a full day of care for school-aged children at their clubs around Seattle. There are no additional costs for current club members. Others will have to pay a $50 membership fee and a $25 per day fee to attend. Find your local club here and call them to find out their hours.

Weekdays — A new technology company called Weekdays helps pair vetted in-home child care providers with nearby families. They are focused on providing care for families where the adults have to continue working.

Here are resources throughout King County for assistance with food, utilities, health care/health plans, learning/educational sources, and more.

See a summary of community resources in King County.

Renton Area Resource Page (Food banks, Utility Resources, etc.) - PDF list

City of Renton COVID-19 Resources

Other General Resources
2-1-1 — You can call 2-1-1 from any phone to be connected to a list of statewide resources for everything from food and diapers to rental assistance and bus fare. You can also search their online database.

State government website – The state’s new one-stop-shop for government advice and updates about the pandemic.

Rental assistance list —The Rental Housing Association of Washington and the Washington Multifamily Housing Association put together this list of rental assistance programs in King County.

Map of food sites – This Google Map shows food distribution sites, food banks, and other resources.

Communities in Schools Renton/Tukwila (CISR) has set-up a Basic Needs Emergency Fund to help families of our students through these uncertain times and address the immediate needs of economically vulnerable populations.

With your support, we can come together and support those most impacted by addressing the economic impact of reduced and lost work due to the broader COVID-19 outbreak. Families need food, personal care items, rental and utility assistance, gas cards, and more. 

Donate Now!

While Renton School District has provided many of our students and families with hotspot internet accessibility, there is still a need by some families for internet service.

• Comcast is offering Internet Essentials as an affordable way for homes who receive public assistance to get online. The plan is available for about $10 per month. In addition, they are increasing speeds for all customers in response to emergency measures associated with the coronavirus, and new customers receive two months free.
  • Or call 1-855-846-8376 for English and 1-855-765-6995 for Spanish.
• Charter/Spectrum: Charter Communications is offering free Spectrum broadband and Wi-Fi access for 60 days to households with K-12 or college students at any service level up to 100 Mbps. Installation fees are also waived. This is only for homes that do not already have a Spectrum broadband subscription.
• Mediacom is upgrading its low-cost Connect2Compete internet program and offering 60 days of free service for qualifying families who subscribe before May 15.
• Suddenlink: New household with K-12 or college students who do not currently have home internet access can get free internet for 60 days.

• Wave Broadband is extending policies and programs in response to COVID-19 through June 30.  The company will offer continued connectivity, deferred payments, Internet First Program to customers.

Class of 2020 FAQ’s

How do I meet graduation requirements?

See graduation requirements for the Class of 2020.

The basic requirements are:

• 22 total credits in specific areas
• Meeting graduation pathways requirements in ELA and Mathematics
• High School & Beyond Plan
• WA State History requirement
• Community Service (this requirement can be waived by the principal or designee - see request form on your high school website)
  • Hazen High
  • Lindbergh High
  • Renton High
  • Talley High

Seniors should be working on assignments, activities, or project-based learning projects as outlined by their teachers to earn a letter grade in your classes. Counselors are continuing to reach out to seniors to make personalized plans toward graduation. Seniors are welcome to contact their teachers and counselors if they have any questions about their graduation status. 

What does it mean to be on track to graduate? How do I know if I’m on track to graduate?

If you were on track to graduate, you will still graduate this spring. “On-track to graduate” means that you have successfully completed or are enrolled in courses that would allow you to meet state graduation requirements by the end of this year. Counselors will continue to contact seniors who are off track for graduation. Please reach out to your counselor if you have any questions or concerns. 

How will I be graded? 

Teachers will be grading on a letter grade system of A-D or give an I – Incomplete. Teachers will establish grading rubrics in alignment with their content departments.

What happens if I get an incomplete? 

Please work with your counselor to understand how getting an incomplete would affect your ability to graduate and what alternatives there are.

Do I continue Running Start or online courses?

Yes, please continue to take and complete all Running Start and online courses that you had already started before the school closure or began after the school closure.

Is state testing canceled? What if I was planning on taking a state test to meet a graduation requirement?

Yes, state testing has been canceled due to the school closure. In Washington State there are many ways that you can meet the state assessment requirement for graduation. Your school counselor will be connecting with you if you need to meet this requirement to discuss what other options are available. 

Can credits be waived for the class of 2020?

The district applied for and was granted the ability to waive credits on an emergency basis. These requests will go through your counselor at a later date and if granted will show up on your transcript as “waived”. While credits may be waived, graduation pathway requirements cannot.

I was planning to take the World Language Credit by Proficiency exam. Will this be rescheduled? What about the Seal of Biliteracy?

World Language exams will not be held this spring. Seniors should check with their counselors if they believe they need World Language credit for graduation or college entrance purposes as many colleges have indicated they are relaxing their entrance requirement rules this spring. Students who have earned the Seal of Biliteracy will still receive it on their diploma.

What if I was planning on taking a state assessment to meet a graduation requirement?

In Washington state there are many ways that you can meet the state assessment requirements for graduation. Your school counselor will be connecting with you if you need to meet this requirement to discuss what other options are available. 

I am taking Bridge to College so that I can meet my math/ELA requirement for graduation. Will I still earn credit for this course?

Yes, if you receive an A-D letter grade. We are working to ensure that all students enrolled in Bridge to College classes will earn the credit they need to fulfill this requirement. Please check your email and be in touch with your teacher about what will be required. Students still need a ‘B’ or above to be eligible for the college placement agreement for College Composition and/or specified entry-level college math courses at participating Washington institutions of higher education. 

Is AP testing happening?

Yes. AP test(s) will be taken remotely. This information is being updated on the College Board website. Your AP teacher will continue to reach out to you through email and will share information as it is available. Please also see the College Board website for more information by following this link here: https://apcentral.collegeboard.org/

What is happening with IB testing?

IB tests have been canceled. Grades and credits received this year will carry the same value as they have in the past. You will be submitting coursework to your teachers; they will connect with you directly.

• Duolingo
• English Practice
• English Quizzes & Exercises
• Grammar & Vocab games
• Grammar Games & Puzzles
• Letters & Numbers
• Letters & Sounds
• Listening Practice
• Memory & Vocabulary Games
• RAZ Kids (requires login from ELL teacher)
• Rosetta Stone
• Vocabulary Games

In-Home Learning Resources for students with disabilities

As part of our in-home learning model, students and families are accessing classroom content online. In-home learning resources are placed on each school's website every Friday by teachers and school staff. Families and students, at times, may need technology support to stay in touch with the resources and to connect with their teacher.

Please visit the Technology For Student Learning page to find helpful tools for managing your technology, including:

• Chromebook help - what to do when you run into problems
• Guidelines for device care
• Information about digital tools

If you still need additional support, please reach out to your teacher by email, Google Classroom or Canvas.

• Library Resources for Students

Junior Achievement is a program to inspire and prepare young people to succeed in a global economy. See grade-level learning materials at www.juniorachievement.org/web/ja-usa/program-resources

• New! Wide Open School by Common Sense Media provides an excellent tool to help guide families through education at home. The site provides education by categories and grade levels, with daily schedules and virtual field trips.
• Renton Schools Core Digital Learning Tools
• Renton Schools Digital Resources K-5 and how to access them
  • Arabic | Chinese | Punjabi | Russian | Spanish | Ukrainian | Vietnamese
• Code.org - Learning computer science when schools are closed
• Khan Academy - Learning at home school schedules for pre-K through grade 12
• Common Sense Media - Resources for families during the Coronavirus pandemic.

• Resources from Second Step

Activities to Do With Your Student(s)
Chinese | Spanish | Vietnamese

A preschool packet has been created that includes Early Literacy Activities as well as Early Math Activities. These are meant to support you as you help your child in developing their language, writing and math skills.

To get a printed copy of the packet you can pick it up from any of our meal service locations. 

• PreK Reading, Writing and Math Packet

Day 1: Dance

• Daily Activity: Get the Whole Family Moving at Home  , Dance it out
• Recipe: Berry Nuts Granola Bars   and  Homestyle Chicken Noodle Soup

• Parent Tip of the Day: Physical Activity Recommendations for Kids

Day 2: Special Hearts

• Daily Activity: Heart Hero Moves
• Recipe: Ranch Chive Popcorn

• Parent Tip of the Day:  Limit Screen Time

Day 3: Meet Finn

• Youth Market Story Link: Character Video Intro
• Daily Activity: Heart Facts
• Recipe: Chunky Marinara with Pasta  and  Tropical Fruit Smoothie
• Parent Tip of the Day: Take Action to Control Stress

Day 4: Jump!

• Daily Activity: Jumping Rope Skills  
• Recipe: Vegetarian 3-bean Chili  and Sweet and Spicy Veggie Dip
• Parent Tip of the Day:             When is the best time of day to exercise?

Day 5: Keep Moving!

• Daily Activity: Homework with Heart
• Recipe: Slow Cooker Barbeque Chicken and Frozen Yogurt Pops
• Parent Tip of the Day:  How to Boost Willpower

Day 6: Learn About Strokes

• Daily Activity: Wacky Word Games
• Recipe: Peanut Butter Banana Protein Bars  and Tuscan Bean Soup
• Parent Tip of the Day: Better Your Sleep Routine

Day 7: Theme Recipes

• Daily Activity: Get Cooking!
• Looking for more fun?  Fruit and Veggie Toolkit for Kids
• Recipe: Avocado Pesto Dip  and   Raspberry Lemonade Slushy
• Parent Tip of the Day:  How to Sneak in More Vegetables , Fresh, Frozen and Canned Can All be Healthy

Day 8:

• Daily Activity:  Heart Hero Puppets
• Recipe: Raspberry Chocolate Mini Macaroons , Turkey Sliders
• Parent Tip of the Day: Fight Stress with Healthy Habits

Day 9:

• Daily Activity: Tips to Keep Your Whole Family Active
• Recipe: Sweet and Sour Chicken and Southern Cornbread
• Parent Tip of the Day: Meditation

Day 10:

• Daily Activity: Set Your Fitness Goals
• Recipe: Greek Seven Layer Dip, Texas Caviar
• Parent Tip of the Day: Celebrate Fitness Success
• Additional activities / resources to help with the remaining days schools are closed
  • Kids:
    • NFL PLAY 60: Huddle Up and Get Moving!
    • Heart Hero Coloring Sheets
    • Get Moving with the PLAY 60 app
  • Parents
    • Take Time for Yourself
    • How Food and Mood Pair Up

How to Keep Fruits and Vegetables Fresher Longer

Activities to Do With Your Student(s)
Chinese | Russian | Spanish | Ukrainian | Vietnamese

Chinese | Russian | Spanish | Ukrainian | Vietnamese

Home Learning | The Math Learning Center - Kindergarten through 5th Grade

Reading and writing packets have been created for each grade level. To get a printed copy of the packet you can pick it up from any of our meal service locations (beginning Tuesday, March 17, 2020). 

• Kindergarten Reading and Writing Packet
• 1st Grade Reading and Writing Packet
• 2nd Grade Reading and Writing Packet
• 3rd Grade Reading and Writing Packet
• 4th Grade Reading and Writing Packet
• 5th Grade Reading and Writing Packet

Elementary PE Activity Calendar | Spanish

Day 1: Dance

• Daily Activity: Get the Whole Family Moving at Home  , Dance it out
• Recipe: Berry Nuts Granola Bars   and  Homestyle Chicken Noodle Soup

• Parent Tip of the Day: Physical Activity Recommendations for Kids

Day 2: Special Hearts

• Recipe: Ranch Chive Popcorn

• Parent Tip of the Day:  Limit Screen Time

Day 3: Meet Finn

• Daily Activity: Heart Facts
• Recipe: Chunky Marinara with Pasta  and  Tropical Fruit Smoothie
• Parent Tip of the Day: Take Action to Control Stress

Day 4: Jump!

• Daily Activity: Jumping Rope Skills  
• Recipe: Vegetarian 3-bean Chili  and Sweet and Spicy Veggie Dip
• Parent Tip of the Day:             When is the best time of day to exercise?

Day 5: Keep Moving!

• Daily Activity: Homework with Heart
• Recipe: Slow Cooker Barbeque Chicken and Frozen Yogurt Pops
• Parent Tip of the Day:  How to Boost Willpower

Day 6: Learn About Strokes

• Daily Activity: Wacky Word Games
• Recipe: Peanut Butter Banana Protein Bars  and Tuscan Bean Soup
• Parent Tip of the Day: Better Your Sleep Routine

Day 7: Theme Recipes

• Daily Activity: Get Cooking!
• Looking for more fun?  Fruit and Veggie Toolkit for Kids
• Recipe: Avocado Pesto Dip  and   Raspberry Lemonade Slushy
• Parent Tip of the Day:  How to Sneak in More Vegetables , Fresh, Frozen and Canned Can All be Healthy

Day 8:

• Daily Activity:  Heart Hero Puppets
• Recipe: Raspberry Chocolate Mini Macaroons , Turkey Sliders
• Parent Tip of the Day: Fight Stress with Healthy Habits

Day 9:

• Daily Activity: Tips to Keep Your Whole Family Active
• Recipe: Sweet and Sour Chicken and Southern Cornbread
• Parent Tip of the Day: Meditation

Day 10:

• Daily Activity: Set Your Fitness Goals
• Recipe: Greek Seven Layer Dip, Texas Caviar
• Parent Tip of the Day: Celebrate Fitness Success
• Additional activities / resources to help with the remaining days schools are closed
  • Kids:
    • NFL PLAY 60: Huddle Up and Get Moving!
    • Heart Hero Coloring Sheets
    • Get Moving with the PLAY 60 app
  • Parents
    • Take Time for Yourself
    • How Food and Mood Pair Up

How to Keep Fruits and Vegetables Fresher Longer

Here we have enrichment guides for students and families (available in multiple languages). Each day choose an essential question and complete the daily activities by completing one activity per day.

• Middle School Enrichment Guide - English
• Middle School Enrichment Guide - Chinese
• Middle School Enrichment Guide - Russian
• Middle School Enrichment Guide - Spanish
• Middle School Enrichment Guide - Ukrainian
• Middle School Enrichment Guide - Vietnamese

Day 1: Dance

• Daily Activity: Get the Whole Family Moving at Home  , Dance it out
• Recipe: Berry Nuts Granola Bars   and  Homestyle Chicken Noodle Soup

• Parent Tip of the Day: Physical Activity Recommendations for Kids

Day 2: Special Hearts

• Recipe: Ranch Chive Popcorn

• Parent Tip of the Day:  Limit Screen Time

Day 3: Meet Finn

• Daily Activity: Heart Facts
• Recipe: Chunky Marinara with Pasta  and  Tropical Fruit Smoothie
• Parent Tip of the Day: Take Action to Control Stress

Day 4: Jump!

• Daily Activity: Jumping Rope Skills  
• Recipe: Vegetarian 3-bean Chili  and Sweet and Spicy Veggie Dip
• Parent Tip of the Day:             When is the best time of day to exercise?

Day 5: Keep Moving!

• Daily Activity: Homework with Heart
• Recipe: Slow Cooker Barbeque Chicken and Frozen Yogurt Pops
• Parent Tip of the Day:  How to Boost Willpower

Day 6: Learn About Strokes

• Daily Activity: Wacky Word Games
• Recipe: Peanut Butter Banana Protein Bars  and Tuscan Bean Soup
• Parent Tip of the Day: Better Your Sleep Routine

Day 7: Theme Recipes

• Daily Activity: Get Cooking!
• Looking for more fun?  Fruit and Veggie Toolkit for Kids
• Recipe: Avocado Pesto Dip  and   Raspberry Lemonade Slushy
• Parent Tip of the Day:  How to Sneak in More Vegetables , Fresh, Frozen and Canned Can All be Healthy

Day 8:

• Daily Activity:  Heart Hero Puppets
• Recipe: Raspberry Chocolate Mini Macaroons , Turkey Sliders
• Parent Tip of the Day: Fight Stress with Healthy Habits

Day 9:

• Daily Activity: Tips to Keep Your Whole Family Active
• Recipe: Sweet and Sour Chicken and Southern Cornbread
• Parent Tip of the Day: Meditation

Day 10:

• Daily Activity: Set Your Fitness Goals
• Recipe: Greek Seven Layer Dip, Texas Caviar
• Parent Tip of the Day: Celebrate Fitness Success
• Additional activities / resources to help with the remaining days schools are closed
  • Kids:
    • NFL PLAY 60: Huddle Up and Get Moving!
    • Heart Hero Coloring Sheets
    • Get Moving with the PLAY 60 app
  • Parents
    • Take Time for Yourself
    • How Food and Mood Pair Up

How to Keep Fruits and Vegetables Fresher Longer

Class of 2020 FAQ’s

How do I meet graduation requirements?

See graduation requirements for the Class of 2020.

The basic requirements are:

• 22 total credits in specific areas
• Meeting graduation pathways requirements in ELA and Mathematics
• High School & Beyond Plan
• WA State History requirement
• Community Service (this requirement can be waived by the principal or designee - see request form on your high school website)
  • Hazen High
  • Lindbergh High
  • Renton High
  • Talley High

Seniors should be working on assignments, activities, or project-based learning projects as outlined by their teachers to earn a letter grade in your classes. Counselors are continuing to reach out to seniors to make personalized plans toward graduation. Seniors are welcome to contact their teachers and counselors if they have any questions about their graduation status. 

What does it mean to be on track to graduate? How do I know if I’m on track to graduate?

If you were on track to graduate, you will still graduate this spring. “On-track to graduate” means that you have successfully completed or are enrolled in courses that would allow you to meet state graduation requirements by the end of this year. Counselors will continue to contact seniors who are off track for graduation. Please reach out to your counselor if you have any questions or concerns. 

How will I be graded? 

Teachers will be grading on a letter grade system of A-D or give an I – Incomplete. Teachers will establish grading rubrics in alignment with their content departments.

What happens if I get an incomplete? 

Please work with your counselor to understand how getting an incomplete would affect your ability to graduate and what alternatives there are.

Do I continue Running Start or online courses?

Yes, please continue to take and complete all Running Start and online courses that you had already started before the school closure or began after the school closure.

Is state testing canceled? What if I was planning on taking a state test to meet a graduation requirement?

Yes, state testing has been canceled due to the school closure. In Washington State there are many ways that you can meet the state assessment requirement for graduation. Your school counselor will be connecting with you if you need to meet this requirement to discuss what other options are available. 

Can credits be waived for the class of 2020?

The district applied for and was granted the ability to waive credits on an emergency basis. These requests will go through your counselor at a later date and if granted will show up on your transcript as “waived”. While credits may be waived, graduation pathway requirements cannot.

I was planning to take the World Language Credit by Proficiency exam. Will this be rescheduled? What about the Seal of Biliteracy?

World Language exams will not be held this spring. Seniors should check with their counselors if they believe they need World Language credit for graduation or college entrance purposes as many colleges have indicated they are relaxing their entrance requirement rules this spring. Students who have earned the Seal of Biliteracy will still receive it on their diploma.

What if I was planning on taking a state assessment to meet a graduation requirement?

In Washington state there are many ways that you can meet the state assessment requirements for graduation. Your school counselor will be connecting with you if you need to meet this requirement to discuss what other options are available. 

I am taking Bridge to College so that I can meet my math/ELA requirement for graduation. Will I still earn credit for this course?

Yes, if you receive an A-D letter grade. We are working to ensure that all students enrolled in Bridge to College classes will earn the credit they need to fulfill this requirement. Please check your email and be in touch with your teacher about what will be required. Students still need a ‘B’ or above to be eligible for the college placement agreement for College Composition and/or specified entry-level college math courses at participating Washington institutions of higher education. 

Is AP testing happening?

Yes. AP test(s) will be taken remotely. This information is being updated on the College Board website. Your AP teacher will continue to reach out to you through email and will share information as it is available. Please also see the College Board website for more information by following this link here: https://apcentral.collegeboard.org/

What is happening with IB testing?

IB tests have been canceled. Grades and credits received this year will carry the same value as they have in the past. You will be submitting coursework to your teachers; they will connect with you directly.

Here we have enrichment guides for students and families (available in multiple languages). Each day choose an essential question and complete the daily activities by completing one activity per day.

• High School Enrichment Guide - English
• High School Enrichment Guide - Chinese
• High School Enrichment Guide - Russian
• High School Enrichment Guide - Spanish
• High School Enrichment Guide - Ukrainian
• High School Enrichment Guide - Vietnamese

Day 1: Dance

• Daily Activity: Get the Whole Family Moving at Home  , Dance it out
• Recipe: Berry Nuts Granola Bars   and  Homestyle Chicken Noodle Soup

• Parent Tip of the Day: Physical Activity Recommendations for Kids

Day 2: Special Hearts

• Recipe: Ranch Chive Popcorn

• Parent Tip of the Day:  Limit Screen Time

Day 3: Meet Finn

• Daily Activity: Heart Facts
• Recipe: Chunky Marinara with Pasta  and  Tropical Fruit Smoothie
• Parent Tip of the Day: Take Action to Control Stress

Day 4: Jump!

• Daily Activity: Jumping Rope Skills  
• Recipe: Vegetarian 3-bean Chili  and Sweet and Spicy Veggie Dip
• Parent Tip of the Day:             When is the best time of day to exercise?

Day 5: Keep Moving!

• Daily Activity: Homework with Heart
• Recipe: Slow Cooker Barbeque Chicken and Frozen Yogurt Pops
• Parent Tip of the Day:  How to Boost Willpower

Day 6: Learn About Strokes

• Daily Activity: Wacky Word Games
• Recipe: Peanut Butter Banana Protein Bars  and Tuscan Bean Soup
• Parent Tip of the Day: Better Your Sleep Routine

Day 7: Theme Recipes

• Daily Activity: Get Cooking!
• Looking for more fun?  Fruit and Veggie Toolkit for Kids
• Recipe: Avocado Pesto Dip  and   Raspberry Lemonade Slushy
• Parent Tip of the Day:  How to Sneak in More Vegetables , Fresh, Frozen and Canned Can All be Healthy

Day 8:

• Daily Activity:  Heart Hero Puppets
• Recipe: Raspberry Chocolate Mini Macaroons , Turkey Sliders
• Parent Tip of the Day: Fight Stress with Healthy Habits

Day 9:

• Daily Activity: Tips to Keep Your Whole Family Active
• Recipe: Sweet and Sour Chicken and Southern Cornbread
• Parent Tip of the Day: Meditation

Day 10:

• Daily Activity: Set Your Fitness Goals
• Recipe: Greek Seven Layer Dip, Texas Caviar
• Parent Tip of the Day: Celebrate Fitness Success
• Additional activities / resources to help with the remaining days schools are closed
  • Kids:
    • NFL PLAY 60: Huddle Up and Get Moving!
    • Heart Hero Coloring Sheets
    • Get Moving with the PLAY 60 app
  • Parents
    • Take Time for Yourself
    • How Food and Mood Pair Up

How to Keep Fruits and Vegetables Fresher Longer

Stay on Track for College with the College Board 

The coronavirus pandemic has created new and unexpected challenges as you plan for college, so here's a helpful resource from the College Board for you stay on track as you plan for life after high school.

• Class of 2020: Click here to create your plan for college.
• Class of 2021: Click here to create your plan for college.