Quilcene: Expanding opportunities in a rural district

Quilcene: Expanding opportunities in a rural district Relationships. Strategic use of resources. An activity or class to match every student’s interests. These are a few of the principles that guide the decisions of Quilcene School...

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Ways to strengthen the HSBP experience

Students of Washington, I’m sure you’ve been asked the question, “Where do you see yourself in 5 years?” “10 years?” Or even “15 years?” If students are anything like me, they may have no clue...

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Surviving college applications: What I wish I knew

By Summer Pease   Imagine working hard for twelve years, and then it all comes down to one application. No one warns you how hard it is to condense your entire academic and extracurricular life...

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A conversation with students at Options HS in Bellingham

Fog, snow, rain, and partial sunshine all made an appearance in Joe Wooding’s AVID classroom at Options High School in Bellingham on a recent December afternoon. Students used weather patterns to describe their mental state...

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Running Start vs. Advanced Placement (AP): Making the Right Decision for You

By Summer Pease Making the decision between Running Start or taking AP classes is definitely a big one. There are a lot of things to consider, not only academics but how it will affect you...

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Mead HS students launch into post-high school education with math support through Bridge to College

Several years ago, Coretta Hoffman, assistant principal at Mead High School and a former math teacher, found herself searching for a way to support students who struggled with math to get the skills and confidence...

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