Parents of Juniors:
THS will be hosting SAT and ACT prep seminars this spring. These seminars offer test-taking strategies specific to the SAT/ACT. Classes will be taught by an instructor from ZAPS Test Prep. Each seminar is $89.99. Register at www.doorwaytocollege.com or call 877-927-8378.
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SAT
Tuesday April 18 & Wednesday, April 19
6:30 - 9:00 pm
ACT
Wednesday, April 19 and Thursday, April 20
3:45 - 6:15 pm.
Not sure which test your student should take? Review this handout that students received in Language Arts classes. It will help you see the similarities and differences between the two tests. Most four year colleges require the SAT or ACT as part of the application. Community colleges and technical schools do not require the SAT/ACT. Each of these schools has different placement methods, which are also briefly explained on the handout linked above.
Classes will be held in the Lecture Hall.
Wednesday, March 29, 2017
Wednesday, March 22, 2017
Law Enforcement, Fire Service, and Aviation Opportunities
All parents:
Here are some great opportunities for Tahoma students! Interested students should stop by the College & Career Center for more information. Parents who want more information should contact Lara Lindersmith llinders@tahomasd.us, 425-413-3468.
Law Enforcement
Thursday, March 23 during APP
College & Career Center
Students interested in a career in law enforcement should attend this presentation to learn more about the Maple Valley/King County Explorer program for students 14-21. Students get both career experience and engage in community service. Click here for more information about the program
Summer Fire Service Training School
June 28-30 and July 5-8
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Five Tahoma students will get to participate in Summer Fire School sponsored by the Kent Fire Department. Students will gets hands on experiences, CPR training, visit the dispatch center, learn about various non-fire fighter jobs in the fire service, and participate in teamwork and leadership activities. Students will need to provide their own transportation to and from the main Kent Fire Station. Transportation during the day will be provided by a Kent School District bus. Interested students should stop by the College and Career Center to put their name on the list. A selection process will be developed if more than 5 students are interested. Students must be 15 or older to participate. Please note: the start date will be moved back if the Kent School District has any more inclement weather days.
Aviation Day
Saturday, May 6
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Students ages 13-18 are invited to attend Aviation Day as part of Tahoma High School's group. Students must be a part of a group to attend. Activities include: touring aircraft with pilots, flight attendants, and mechanics, flying a plane in a 737 simulator, learning about airplanes with Boeing engineers, aviation career discussions, meeting community college and university representatives, jumping down an evacuation slide, meeting FAA air traffic controllers and Port of Seattle police and firefighters, and more! This event is sponsored by Alaska Airlines, the Port of Seattle, and Boeing.
Interested students need to come to the College & Career Center to get on the list. Space is limited, so sign up early. Students will need to provide their own transportation to and from SeaTac (2350 South 190th Street).
Here are some great opportunities for Tahoma students! Interested students should stop by the College & Career Center for more information. Parents who want more information should contact Lara Lindersmith llinders@tahomasd.us, 425-413-3468.
Law Enforcement
Thursday, March 23 during APP
College & Career Center
Students interested in a career in law enforcement should attend this presentation to learn more about the Maple Valley/King County Explorer program for students 14-21. Students get both career experience and engage in community service. Click here for more information about the program
Summer Fire Service Training School
June 28-30 and July 5-8
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Five Tahoma students will get to participate in Summer Fire School sponsored by the Kent Fire Department. Students will gets hands on experiences, CPR training, visit the dispatch center, learn about various non-fire fighter jobs in the fire service, and participate in teamwork and leadership activities. Students will need to provide their own transportation to and from the main Kent Fire Station. Transportation during the day will be provided by a Kent School District bus. Interested students should stop by the College and Career Center to put their name on the list. A selection process will be developed if more than 5 students are interested. Students must be 15 or older to participate. Please note: the start date will be moved back if the Kent School District has any more inclement weather days.
Aviation Day
Saturday, May 6
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Students ages 13-18 are invited to attend Aviation Day as part of Tahoma High School's group. Students must be a part of a group to attend. Activities include: touring aircraft with pilots, flight attendants, and mechanics, flying a plane in a 737 simulator, learning about airplanes with Boeing engineers, aviation career discussions, meeting community college and university representatives, jumping down an evacuation slide, meeting FAA air traffic controllers and Port of Seattle police and firefighters, and more! This event is sponsored by Alaska Airlines, the Port of Seattle, and Boeing.
Interested students need to come to the College & Career Center to get on the list. Space is limited, so sign up early. Students will need to provide their own transportation to and from SeaTac (2350 South 190th Street).
Wednesday, March 15, 2017
Fundraiser for Local Family
According to The Seattle Times, days of drenching have put Seattle on the verge of breaking a precipitation record for the second time in five months.
The result has been landslides and flooding. In fact, one of our local Maple Valley families recently lost their home due to a landslide and our amazing community has rallied around them. On Sunday, March 26, Stan Parente and his stylists at his Maple Valley salon are hosting a fundraiser for the family from 9:00 - 3:00. One hundred percent of the proceeds will be donated to the family. Services available are men and women’s haircuts or style only. If you are interested in supporting this fundraiser, please comment on the Stan Parente Stylists Facebook page.
The result has been landslides and flooding. In fact, one of our local Maple Valley families recently lost their home due to a landslide and our amazing community has rallied around them. On Sunday, March 26, Stan Parente and his stylists at his Maple Valley salon are hosting a fundraiser for the family from 9:00 - 3:00. One hundred percent of the proceeds will be donated to the family. Services available are men and women’s haircuts or style only. If you are interested in supporting this fundraiser, please comment on the Stan Parente Stylists Facebook page.
Wednesday, March 8, 2017
Summer Opportunities
All parents:
Are you looking for something meaningful for your student to do this summer? There are many different activities offered during the summer. Some are free and some cost money, but there are often scholarships available. This can be a great chance for students to find and develop their passions, or to realize they don't love something--better to find out now than after paying for four years of college. Opportunities are divided into these categories:
- Art
- Business
- Engineering
- Health Care
- Languages
- Math/Science/Research
- Music
- Technology
- Apprenticeships/Internships
Click here to learn more about summer opportunities for students. This list is still being updated and added to as we learn about more opportunities.
Wednesday, March 1, 2017
SAT, ACT, and ASVAB
Parents of juniors:
It's time to start planning for post-secondary placement tests your student should be taking. For students planning to go to a four year college or into the military, it's a good idea to take these tests in the spring, evaluate and learn from the experience, then retest in the early fall for a higher score.
Four Year Colleges/Universities
Students wanting to attend a four year college/university after graduation should take the ACT or SAT. Although these tests are similar, there are some key differences. Click here to learn more about the similarities and difference between these tests.
The SAT offers an optional essay section with the regular test. They also offer subject tests. The ACT also offers an optional writing portion of the test. To find out if your student should take these, visit the admissions websites of the colleges or universities they might attend to see what they recommend.
THS will be offering the ACT here on Saturday, April 8. The registration deadline for this test is March 3. Register online at www.act.org. This is the only spring ACT or SAT offered at THS.
SAT Test Dates & Registration
ACT Test Dates & Registration
Military
Students wanting to join the military will need to take the ASVAB. We are offering the ASVAB at THS on Friday, April 21 from 8:15 am - 11:30 am. Students can sign up in the College and Career Center.
Community Colleges and Technical Schools
Placement for these schools usually takes place during the winter and spring of senior year. In the past, schools used the COMPASS test. Now, these schools are using transcripts, SBAC scores, directed self-placement, and a variety of other tests to place students in classes. Although this sounds more complicated, it is actually easier and more effective for most students. THS typically offers placement testing at THS for Renton Tech and Green River during the winter/spring of senior year. Students sign up for this in the College & Career Center.
It's time to start planning for post-secondary placement tests your student should be taking. For students planning to go to a four year college or into the military, it's a good idea to take these tests in the spring, evaluate and learn from the experience, then retest in the early fall for a higher score.
Four Year Colleges/Universities
Students wanting to attend a four year college/university after graduation should take the ACT or SAT. Although these tests are similar, there are some key differences. Click here to learn more about the similarities and difference between these tests.
The SAT offers an optional essay section with the regular test. They also offer subject tests. The ACT also offers an optional writing portion of the test. To find out if your student should take these, visit the admissions websites of the colleges or universities they might attend to see what they recommend.
THS will be offering the ACT here on Saturday, April 8. The registration deadline for this test is March 3. Register online at www.act.org. This is the only spring ACT or SAT offered at THS.
SAT Test Dates & Registration
ACT Test Dates & Registration
Military
Students wanting to join the military will need to take the ASVAB. We are offering the ASVAB at THS on Friday, April 21 from 8:15 am - 11:30 am. Students can sign up in the College and Career Center.
Community Colleges and Technical Schools
Placement for these schools usually takes place during the winter and spring of senior year. In the past, schools used the COMPASS test. Now, these schools are using transcripts, SBAC scores, directed self-placement, and a variety of other tests to place students in classes. Although this sounds more complicated, it is actually easier and more effective for most students. THS typically offers placement testing at THS for Renton Tech and Green River during the winter/spring of senior year. Students sign up for this in the College & Career Center.
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