Hazen Highlights

Congratulations on making it 2/3 of the way through the year!
Today marks the start of our last trimester of the school year and as we enter the nicer weather we want to take a moment to underscore the continued importance of attending all the classes on your schedule.  

Did you know that students who miss as little as two days a month are at risk of not graduating from high school? 
We want all of our students to graduate and know that they are capable of doing so. To support parents in monitoring attendance, you should continuing receiving weekly reports with absences and tardies listed at the bottom. It is important to reach out to the school if you have questions about these totals or you need to excuse an absence. Please find additional attendance information and our school attendance contact information at our website. 

Spring Formal Tickets on Sale 
Spring Formal tickets are now on sale, you can buy your tickets on the Hazen's website. Tickets will be $15 until the 24th so buy yours before prices go up! The dance is on April 1st at Hazen with a theme of A Night in New Orleans.  

April 17th- HSBP & Community Service Due 
Seniors must have their High School and Beyond Plan and Community Service hours completed and turned in by April 17th. If students do not have these items complete for graduation, they will not be able to purchase prom tickets. This is also a great reminder to check your student account at the ASB office to make sure that you don't have any fines.  

Cap & Gown Pick Up - Wednesday, March 22, 2023 
Seniors you can pick up your cap and gown on Wednesday March 22nd from 11am to 12:30pm in the Senior Lounge. If you are not able to pick it up at that time, please collect your items from the ASB office. 

Boosters & PTSA Meeting 
The Boosters & PTSA Meeting will be in the Opportunity Center on Wednesday March 22nd from 7-9pm. 

Class of 2023 Social Media
If you are interested in following the Hazen High School Class of 2023 on Social Media please see their handles below! 
Instagram: hazenclassof23 
Facebook: hazenclassof23 

Ramadan 
This year, Ramadan starts 23rd March on Thursday and will end the evening of April 20th. Ramadan is a period of fasting, introspection, and prayer for members of the Muslim community. Our school is  
-Providing a safe space away from the lunchroom room D206  during lunch.  
-If students need a place to pray, please connect with the security office.  

Important Dates At-A-Glance for Seniors 
April 3rd - Oliver M. Hazen Award application goes live 
April 17th - 1st Senior Class Meeting 
May 1st - Scholarship Information Deadline for Grad Program due to Mr. Nguyen in the Opportunity Center 
May 1st - Oliver M. Hazen Award application deadline 
May 8th - 2nd Senior Class Meeting 
May 17th – extra grad ticket sale starts 
May 31st - Seniors can start to pick up grad tickets 
June 13th - Senior Breakfast, Last Lesson, Graduation Rehearsal, Senior BBQ 
June 14th - Graduation at the ShoWare Center in Kent – 7pm 

Running Start Information Sessions 
Are you interested in learning about the Running Start program next year for your student? Hazen counselors are hosting a Running Start information session for families. If you are interested in learning about the Running Start program at Hazen, please join us this Wednesday, March 15 at 6 PM in the Hazen auditorium. Counselors will be walking families through how to enroll and the benefits of participating. Please sign up at this link! 

Boosters Meeting 
The Boosters Meeting has been pushed from Wednesday March 15th from 7-9pm in the Opportunity Center to Wednesday March 2nd from 7-9om in the Opportunity Center.  

Second Trimester Finals Schedule 
Finals are right around the corner! Here's the current schedule (subject to change in case of inclement weather). 

Thursday March 16th 
Late Arrival 
Homeroom: 10:00-11:01 
Lunch: 11:01-11:31 
1st Period: 11:36-12:47 
2nd Period: 12:52-2:03 

Friday March 17th 
Late Arrival 
Homeroom: 8:50-9:45 
3rd Period: 9:50-11:01 
Lunch: 11:01-11:31 
4th Period: 11:36-12:47 
5th Period: 12:52-2:03 
End of the Trimester is March 17th. Grades will be posted no later than midnight March 27th. 

Trimester 2 Ends March 17th 
Trimester grades will be posted to Skyward by March 25th . Skyward Help  

Non-Student Day March 20th  
Please note that there is a non-student day on March 20th for teachers to engage in their professional learning communities.  

Senior Grad Event Fundraisers 

Senior Class Spring Plant Sale 
Every year, the Hazen High Senior Class sells high quality bedding plants, vegetable, tomatoes, and hanging baskets from Star Lake Greenhouse. All proceeds support the Senior Overnight Event as well as the graduation rehearsal BBQ. Please see the website for more details.  

Senior Class Clothing Drive 
Save your clothes for the Senior Grad Event clothing drive! More information on the website. 

Senior Class Golf Scramble 
Save the date 4/29/23 for this year's Senior Grad Event Gold Scramble. It will be at Maplewood Golf Course and will be $125. If you are interested, or know someone who is, please check out the website for more information. 

Class of 2023 Social Medias 
If you are interested in following the Hazen Highschool Class of 2023 on Social Media please see their handles below! 
Instagram: hazenclassof23 
Facebook: hazenclassof23 
Student Leaders Wanted! Now Accepting Applications for the WIAA's LEAP Committee 

WIAA LEAP Committee Applications Due May 31st, 2023! 
The application is now open for the 2023-24 WIAA LEAP Committee.  Applicants must be current sophomores (entering their junior year in the fall of 2023). Students who exhibit leadership qualities and are actively involved in WIAA athletics and activities are encouraged to apply. As part of the following online application, applicants are asked to submit a short, video personal statement. Eight (8) incoming juniors will be selected to join the LEAP Committee and will serve a two-year term spanning their junior and senior years. The LEAP Committee meets 5-6 times each school year at the WIAA office in Renton. Committee members also have the opportunity to be involved in additional WIAA-related opportunities including Executive Board meetings and State Championships. Meeting dates are provided to members upon appointment to the Committee and all travel expenses to and from meetings are reimbursed by the Association. 
QUESTIONS: Andy Knapp - aknapp@wiaa.com  

9th grade night- TONIGHT 
If you know of an 8th grader who will be attending Hazen for 9th grade in the 2023-2024 school year,  please pass along that on Tuesday March 7th from 6-7pm there will be a Future 9th grade night at Hazen in the auditorium. Afterwards there will be tables with clubs and athletics for you to explore while you are here. 

Running Start Information Sessions 
Are you interested in learning about the Running Start program next year for your student? Hazen counselors are hosting two Running Start information sessions in the evenings for families. Please sign up at this link! 

Thursday, March 9th at 6 PM on Zoom. 

Wednesday, March 15th at 6 PM in the Hazen auditorium 

Second Trimester Finals Schedule 
Finals are right around the corner! Here's the current schedule (subject to change in case of inclement weather). 

Thursday March 16th 
Late Arrival 
Homeroom: 10:00-11:01 
Lunch: 11:01-11:31 
1st Period: 11:36-12:47 
2nd Period: 12:52-2:03 

Friday March 17th 
Late Arrival 
Homeroom: 8:50-9:45 
3rd Period: 9:50-11:01 
Lunch: 11:01-11:31 
4th Period: 11:36-12:47 
5th Period: 12:52-2:03 

End of the Trimester is March 17th. Grades will be posted no later than midnight March 24th. 

Trimester 2 Ends March 17th 
Trimester grades will be posted to Skyward by March 25th . If you need help logging into Skyward, please visit this webpage.

Non-Student Day March 20th  
Please note that there is a non-student day on March 20th for teachers to engage in their professional learning communities.  

Tri 3 Schedule Changes 
If you are interested in requesting a schedule change for Trimester 3, you may submit a change request through the online form now. The deadline to request a schedule change for Trimester 3 is Friday, March 10th. No requests for a schedule change after this date will be accepted. Go to the Hazen Webpage, then the Counseling Tab, then select the “Trimester 3 Requesting a Schedule Change” option.  

Attention Spring Athletes!  
Practice and tryouts have begun for ALL Spring sports – if you haven’t cleared, you can’t participate! Come see Miss Shannon in the Main Office to find out what you’re missing. There is still time to sign-up – clearing ends on March 10th. 

Senior Grad Event Fundraisers 
Senior Class Spring Plant Sale 
Every year, the Hazen High Senior Class sells high quality bedding plants, vegetable, tomatoes, and hanging baskets from Star Lake Greenhouse. All proceeds support the Senior Overnight Event as well as the graduation rehearsal BBQ. Please see the website for more details.  

Senior Class Clothing Drive 
Save your clothes for the Senior Grad Event clothing drive! More information on the website. 

Senior Class Golf Scramble 
Save the date 4/29/23 for this year's Senior Grad Event Gold Scramble. It will be at Maplewood Golf Course and will be $125. If you are interested, or know someone who is, please check out the website for more information. 

Senior Season 
Hazen Highschool Senior Grad Event 2023 
Registration is now open! Check out the website for further details. There will also be a kiosk Fridays during lunch and there will be someone there to register students or to answer questions. There are two forms that need to be filled out before students are fully registered: The Senior Release Form and the Emergency Care Plan. Those forms are online, and will also be at the Kiosk.  

Graduation Yard Signs 
On sale now! The signs are $15. More information can be found on the website. 

Senior Season Email- Next Week  
Keep an eye out for the Senior Season email next week with important end of year dates!  

SAT Testing Tomorrow March 1st
Hazen will be running off the following bell schedule, but there will No BELLS. 

1st Period: 7:20-8:38 
2nd Period: 8:43-10:04 
3rd Period: 10:09-11:30 
Lunch: 11:30-12:00 
4th Period: 12:05-1:01 
5th Period: 1:06-2:03 

Second Trimester Finals Schedule 
Finals are right around the corner! The Bell Schedule is posted (subject to change in case of inclement weather). 
End of the Trimester is March 17th. Grades will be posted no later than midnight March 27th.

Hazen Baseball Fundraiser 
Hazen Baseball is selling tickets to the Mariners game versus the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday June 30th.  These tickets are below face value ($28 for 100 level, $15 for $300 level) and support the Hazen program as well as giving the boys the opportunity to play a game at T-Mobile Park!  You can buy the tickets here. 

Tri 3 Schedules 
If you are interested in requesting a schedule change for Trimester 3, you may submit a change request through the online form now. The deadline to request a schedule change for Trimester 3 is Friday, March 10th. No requests for a schedule change after this date will be accepted. Go to the Hazen Webpage, then the Counseling Tab, then select the “Trimester 3 Requesting a Schedule Change” option.

Attention Spring Athletes!  
Practice and tryouts have begun for ALL Spring sports – if you haven’t cleared, you can’t participate! Come see Miss Shannon in the Main Office to find out what you’re missing. There is still time to sign-up – clearing ends on March 10th.  

Future Freshman Night 
If you know of an 8th grader who will be attending Hazen for 9th grade – please pass along that on Tuesday March 7th from 6-7pm there will be a Future Freshman night at Hazen in the auditorium. Afterwards there will be tables with clubs and athletics for you to explore while you are here. 

ASB Elections 
Interested in Running for a 2023-2024 ASB Executive Board Position? Click here to read job descriptions and fill out the interest form. Important: Anyone interested in running must attend one of the mandatory information meetings on March 6 or 7. Use the QR code in the slide show to pick a meeting time!

TalkSpace 
TalkSpace is a digital mental health service that connects members to thousands of dedicated providers from a secure, HIPAA-compliant platform. With TalkSpace therapy, students can send their therapist text, voice or video messages—anytime, anywhere. 

Renton School District middle and high school students now have access to online therapy at no cost. This includes unlimited messaging, as well as the option to use two 30-minute live video sessions with your TalkSpace therapist each month.  

To sign up, students go to TalkSpace to sign up. Students must sign up using their RSD Outlook or RSD Gmail email. 

TalkSpace support is confidential and secure. We will never know who uses the service or for what purpose. 

If you have any questions about TalkSpace, you can reach out to your school counselor for more information 

Senior Grad Event/Fundraisers 
Senior Class Spring Plant Sale 
Every year, the Hazen High Senior Class sells high quality bedding plants, vegetable, tomatoes, and hanging baskets from Star Lake Greenhouse. All proceeds support the Senior Overnight Event as well as the graduation rehearsal BBQ. Please see the website for more details. 

Senior Class Clothing Drive 
Save your clothes for the Senior Grad Event clothing drive! More information on the website. 

Senior Class Golf Scramble 
Save the date 4/29/23 for this year's Senior Grad Event Gold Scramble. It will be at Maplewood Golf Course and will be $125. If you are interested, or know someone who is, please check out the website for more information. 

Senior Season 
Hazen Highschool Senior Grad Event 2023 

Registration is now open! Check out the website for further details. There will also be a kiosk Fridays during lunch and there will be someone there to register students or to answer questions. There are two forms that need to be filled out before students are fully registered: The Senior Release Form and the Emergency Care Plan. Those forms are online, and will also be at the Kiosk.  

Graduation Yard Signs 
On sale now! The signs are $15. More information can be found on the website. 

Happy Valentine's Day Hazen!  

Incoming 9th Grade Night  
Current 8th graders (also known as incoming 9th graders) are invited to join us on March 7th from 6-7pm in our auditorium. This night will include an introduction to the school,  courses offered, opportunities for students to be involved and plan for post-graduation, as well as spirit wear for sale.  

Senior Season 
Our Senior page with all the info we have right now can be found on the Senior Graduation Information webpage. As more information comes around, we will add it to the page!  

Running Start for 2023-2024 
Current 10th or 11th graders who are interested in participating in Running Start next school year can sign up now for a new student orientation session. You must sign up ahead of time to attend a session during the school day. You can register on the Hazen Running Start Webpage or in the counseling office. 

Upcoming Dances 
Junior Prom 
Hazen Juniors invite all students to the Spring Formal!  
Date: April 1st, 2023 
Time: 8:00pm-11:00pm 
Location: Hazen High School Commons 
Theme: A Night in New Orleans 
Ticket Prices: $20.00 through Hometown Ticket Ticket sales not active yet
Ticket Sales Date: March 20-March 31, 2023 

Senior Prom
Hazen Senior Class Officials invite the Senior Class to the Senior Prom! 
Date: May 20th, 2023 
Time: 8:00pm-11:00pm 
Location: Seattle Design Center – 5701 6th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98108 
Theme: Still to be determined 
Ticket Prices: $30.00/per person without ASB, $25.00/per person with ASB 
 
Mid-winter Break & Calendar Reminders 
Mid-winter break is next week! We will not have school Monday Feb 20th through Friday Feb 24th 
March 17th is the end of Trimester 2 
March 20th is a Non-Student Day  

Bell Schedule Changes 
There will be no Homeroom Monday Feb 27th. Classes will run on a regular Tuesday-Thursday Schedule 

1st – 7:20-8:30 
2nd - 8:35-9:48 
3rd - 9:53-11:03 
Lunch – 11:03-11:33 
4th - 11:38-12:48 
5th – 12:53-2:03 

SATs- March 1st for ALL 11th graders 
On 3/1/23, we will be administering the SAT to 11th graders.  9th, 10th and 12th graders will follow their normal schedule.  There will be no change to the bell schedule.  This test is offered free of charge.  All 11th graders who are on campus for periods 1-3 on 3/1 are required to take the test with the exception of our 11th grade ILC students and 11th grade Newcomer/Beginner ML students.    

11th grade students will be assigned a testing location based on their last name.  Locations will be shared on Monday, February 27th.  Running Start students are welcome to come to campus and take the test if it fits into their college course schedule.  The test will be given from 7:20- 11:03 AM.  After lunch, all students and staff will be return to their normal schedule.     

Students who are testing should bring two #2 pencils, a calculator, a water bottle and snacks with them on test day.     

Please email Assistant Principal and School Assessment Coordinator, Kelly Jones with any questions. 

Athletic Updates  
Congrats to Hazen Boys Swim and Hazen Wrestling! Each team is headed to State!  

Congrats to Hazen Gymnastics! They are going to District as a whole team!  

Spring Clearing is still open! Tryouts and practices start after Mid-Winter Break. Check with Ms. Presley in the main office for your approval status if you aren't sure you are cleared! 

Prom- Save the Date! 
The Senior Class is excited to announce prom to be hosted the night of May 20th 2023! More details to come soon.

Is your student fluent in another language?  
If students have fluency in a language other than English, the World Language Test will be offered again at Hazen on Wednesday, March 29.  The test covers reading, writing, speaking, and listening.  If they haven't already, students may earn up to 4 credits and the state's Seal of Biliteracy.  Please register with Ms. Courtney in the Counseling Office by Wednesday, March 15.

Nominate teacher/staff member for annual School Board Award 
Renton School Board members are seeking nominations for the annual Outstanding Employee Awards. Each year our Board recognizes the hard work and dedication of district staff through the award in four categories: 

• Outstanding Elementary Teacher 
• Outstanding Secondary (middle/high school) Teacher 
• Outstanding Building Support Person 
• Outstanding District Support Person 
• This is an excellent opportunity to recognize a teacher and support staff member who demonstrate high levels of job performance, and dedication and support for students, coworkers, parents, and community. 

Fill out the nomination form online now, complete each box (the more complete the entry form, the better chances your nominee will be selected). Recipients will be honored at the March 8 School Board meeting. 

Athletic Updates

• The Highlander boys wrestling team will advance 12 and an alternate to the 3A Region IV Championships after placing second as a team at the 3A KingCo League Championships. The boys wrestled an outstanding tournament from top to bottom, edging out Mercer Island by .5.  Hazen went 4 for 7 in the semis, and 3-1 in the Championship finals. 
• The lady Highlander wrestling team will advance six to regionals after a seventh place team finish at the sub-regional tournament in Marysville. The team crowned two champions, and four athletes placed in the top four. 
• Congratulations to Hazen Cheer for an outstanding performance Friday evening at the WIAA State Championships! They brought home third place in their division. And thank you Hazen students, staff, and the drum line for the amazing sendoff Friday!  

Boys swim & dive celebrated their senior night last Thursday during the final league meet of the season, beating Renton High, 137 to 16,  at the Lindbergh pool.  Congratulations to our seniors Karl Warner, Will Coasurdo, Evan Braun and Griffin Dickman.  A new Hazen school record, in the 200 Medley Relay, in a time of 1:38.48, was set by Owen Gerking, Andrew Nguyen, Griffin Dickman, and Dylan Doan.  Great work!!  They broke their previous record, set last year, by over half a second.   

Congratulations to the following swimmers on their great swims:  Andrew Nguyen automatic state qualifying time - 200 IM; Owen Gerking automatic state qualifying time - 50 Free; Christian Lubong District qualifying time- - 100 Free; Kieren Adamson & Diego Carvalho Ozuna League qualifying times - 500 Free 

The following swimmers will represent Hazen at the King Co League Championship meet next week: Kieren Adamson, Evan Braun, Allan Bui, Diego Carvalho Ozuna, Griffin Dickman, Dylan Doan, Owen Gerking, Aidan Hwang, Christian Lubong, James Nguyen, Andrew Nguyen and Joseph Tseng. 

Thank you 
Thank you all for attending our Conference Night last week. It was great to see the community connecting with our building, staff and one another!  

Athletics & Activities Updates 
Spring Sports Clearing is OPEN! You can now register for Girls Tennis, Baseball, Fastpitch Softball, Boys Soccer, and Track & Field. 

Assessment Updates 
Attention all 11th Graders- Save the Date- SAT! 
The SAT will be administered to all 11th graders on March 1st, 2023.  More details to come. 

WIDA Assessment 
Attention all students and families in the ML Program.  This February and March our multilingual language learners will be taking the annual WIDA, English proficiency exam.  Students in ML classes will be testing in their classes during the week of February 13th.  ML students who do not have a specific ML class on their schedule, will test in March 2023.  Stay tuned for more details. 

Congratulations to Robotics  
Congratulations Hazen Scarab Robotics for competing in the State Championship on Saturday and taking 2nd Place Think Award and  3rd place Inspire award. Additional congratulations to Sarah Derek for her award as a Dean’s List Finalist.  

Course Registration- Closes Next Week for current 9th-11th graders 
We are wrapping up our Registration Activities for the 2023-2024 School Year next week! On Monday, February 6 in Homeroom, students will submit their course requests in Skyward. You can find materials and resources on our webpage: Registering for the 2023-2024 School Year (Current Students)  

Opportunities to ask questions and receive help: 
Counselors are available throughout the week to answer students questions: 

January 23 – February 3: Counselors will be available in the Counseling Office Lobby BEFORE school, during LUNCH, and AFTER school to answer students’ questions. They are also available by email. 

If you and your student would like to preview courses, here is a slide deck our staff created to help students learn more about the classes we offer: FINAL 23-24 HHS Classes.

February is Black History Month 
OSPI has highlighted resources from The Center for Racial Justice In Education for teaching about Black history. At the end of this list, there are parent resources. Check out the website.  

Historically Black College or University (HBCU) Tour 
Renton Schools has an exciting opportunity for our 10th and 11th graders! This Spring Break, April 9th-14th, we will be taking 35 students from Renton, Lindbergh, Talley and Hazen to Atlanta, GA for an HBCU Tour! 

They will be able to walk the campuses of Clark-Atlanta, Morehouse, Morris Brown, Georgia State and Agnes Scott (with others tentatively planned), engage with current students, learn admissions and financial aid processes and being able to experience what is like to be a student on these campuses. 

Students will receive comprehensive college and career mentorship and guidance from their building mentors from selection through the trip and beyond! 

Applications are live, and students will have until February 3rd to complete. Student selection announcements will be February 16th and 17th! 

If there are any questions, you can email Kirsten Thornton  or Shaquille Blair-Kimber. 

Student Survey 
Please encourage your students to complete the Hazen Student Survey. If they show that they have completed it to any admin during lunch, they get an ice pop! 

2023-2024 Course Registration Information 
We are beginning Registration Activities for the 2023-2024 School Year this week! Our schedule of activities are: 

• January 23 – Homeroom: Students receive a copy of their current transcript and track their current credits toward graduation 
• January 23 – 26: If your student currently has a core Language Arts class, counselors will be presentation the Registration process and resources in their class next week. Students who don’t currently have a core Language Arts class will be invited to a special group presentation during the week. 
• January 30 – Homeroom: Students will plan out their courses for the 23-24 School Year. 
• February 6 – Homeroom: Students will submit their course requests in Skyward.   

You can find materials and resources on our webpage: Registering for the 2023-2024 School Year (Current Students) 

Opportunities to ask questions and receive help
Counselors will be in classrooms over the next 2 weeks and not available for individually scheduled appointments, however, they are available throughout the week to answer students questions: 

January 23 – February 3: Counselors will be available in the Counseling Office Lobby BEFORE school, during LUNCH, and AFTER school to answer students’ questions. They are also available by email. 

January 26: Parents can join the counselors during our Parent Conference Night at 6:45 p.m. in the Library where they will be presenting to families about the Registration process and will be available to answer questions. Please join us for this event!   

If you and your student would like to preview courses, here is a slide deck our staff created to help students learn more about the classes we offer: FINAL 23-24 HHS Classes 

Athletics Updates 
Congratulations to Hazen Cheer! The Squad qualified for the WIAA state championships earlier this month! State will be held in Battle Ground the beginning of February. Best of luck!  

• Family ID will open for Spring Sports Clearing on Monday, January 30th! If you have any questions or need assistance, come see Ms. Shannon in the Main Office! 
• Congratulations to Coach Magana for another successful Pan Can Duals Wrestling Meet last Saturday – because of his support and that of our community, Hazen is able to donate $2,206 to take down Pancreatic Cancer! 
• Good morning Ladies! Softball season is coming in hot, and we are excited to welcome back previous players and are hoping to see some new faces. I'm looking at you 9th graders! Try outs are February 27th on the softball field by the tennis courts remember to sign up online ahead of time through Family ID. If you have any questions, feel free to DM us at @hhsfastpitch on Instagram. We'll see you on the field, GO HIGHLANDERS!

Counselor Appreciation Week- Feb 6-10 
National School Counseling Week 2023 (Feb. 6-10), sponsored by the American School Counselor Association (ASCA), highlights the essential contribution of school counselors within U.S. school systems and the tremendous impact they have in helping students achieve school success and plan for a career. Take a moment to thank your school counselor!  

Christi Leick - A-Do

Elise Denman - Dr-Kh

Michael Johansen - Ki-Nguyen, I.

Brian Creeley - Nguyen,J-Sa

Heidi Lally - Sc-Z

Winter Dance & Spirit Week  
UPDATE: Please purchase your dance tickets ASAP- we need at least 175 tickets sold to be able to finance the dance. ASB is promoting the event daily and could use your help!  
Hazen's winter dance will be January 27th from 7pm to 10pm. This is a casual dance with the theme "Dancing Through the Decades." Tickets are $8.00 with ASB and $10.00 without ASB. Starting on the 23rd, tickets increase to $10.00 with ASB and $12.00 without ASB. Tickets will increase to 15.00 on the day of the event with sales until 6:00pm. The QR code to purchase is below. Please note that no bags are permitted at the dance.  

Spirit Week Theme Days 
Wednesday- Rhyme without reason 
Thursday- Work in vs. Workout 
Friday- Staff: 50s, 9th: 60s, 10th: 70s, 11th: 80s, 12th:90s  

Our Winter Conference Night will be on the 26th of January from 5:00pm-8:00pm. We will be offering Conference Night both in person and via zoom, as well as both "arena" and 1:1 appointment styles.  

From 5:00pm-6:30pm, we invite anyone who would like take part in an Open House/Round Robin style conference, to come in and meet with your students teacher(s) on a first come, first serve basis for a quick 7 minute conference in the commons. Teachers will be step up at tables and a Spanish Interpreter will be available as needed. There will be childcare offered in Opportunity Center if needed during this time. 

From 6:40pm-8:00pm, there will be limited 1:1 in-person or Zoom appointments available to meet with teachers in a more private setting. Some families might have already had a teacher reach out to them to make an appoint, and we would like to open the rest of the appointments on a first come, first serve basis for families who don't want to do to the open house style at the start of the night. There will not be childcare during this time.  

For scheduling 1:1 appts/Zoom meetings  
Please use this spreadsheet to schedule you 1:1 in-person or Zoom appointments. The spreadsheet will be updated every 15 minutes to lock appointments in. If you need to change your appointment please call the main office. 

Please find the name of the teacher you would like to schedule a 1:1 with. Scroll to the right to find an available time spot, and type in your name and your student's name. Please indicate if you would like this 1:1 in person or over zoom. 

If you are coming in-person, please arrive to the school and make your way to the teacher's classroom.

If you are doing a Zoom 1:1, keep scrolling right to find the zoom link.  

If you need an interpreter, please indicate in the appointment space which language you will need. 

Conference Night- Jan. 26  
Our Winter Conference Night will be on 26th of January from 5:00pm-8:00pm. Based on feedback from department chairs and our community, we will be offering Conference Night both in person and via Zoom, as well as both “arena” and 1:1 appointment style. This Friday teachers will start with intentional outreach to families that they need to speak with followed by a live sign up on 1/24 at 7:00am. This will be sent out as a separate email from Hazen Highlights.  

Please see the details below regarding conference night hours:  

5:00pm – 6:30pm: Arena/Round Robin/Open House/Drop-In Conferences – Located in the Commons (P 

6:40pm – 8:00pm: 1:1 conferences scheduled for in your classrooms or over Zoom. Zoom can be drop-in or by appt only  

Also, please know that you can always schedule meetings outside of this night by contacting the staff member directly. Our staff directory is located here. 

Winter Dance & Spirit Week  
Hazen's winter dance will be January 27th from 7pm to 10pm. This is a casual dance with the theme "Dancing Through the Decades." Tickets are $8.00 with ASB and $10.00 without ASB. Starting on the 23rd, tickets increase to $10.00 with ASB and $12.00 without ASB. Tickets will increase to 15.00 on the day of the event with sales until 6:00pm. The QR code to purchase is below. Please note that no bags are permitted at the dance.  

Spirit Week Theme Days 

• Monday-Zoom IRL 
• Tuesday- Dress as the first letter of your name 
• Wednesday- Rhyme without reason 
• Thursday- Work in vs. Workout 
• Friday- Staff: 50s, 9th: 60s, 10th: 70s, 11th: 80s, 12th:90s  

Yearbook Sales Extended 
Yearbook sales are extended until the end of the month. Be sure to purchase yours at InTouch 

January Highlander of the Month  
Our January HOM Nomination Form is now open.  You can nominate a student, staff and/or caregiver here.  Nominations close this Friday, January 20th at the end of the day. 

Housing Transition? 
If you are in need of additional supports because your housing situation has changed, please complete the appropriate questionnaire below.  

• English:  Student Housing Questionnaire 
• Spanish:  Cuestionario sobre la vivienda del estudiante 
• Vietnamese: Bản Câu Hỏi Về Vấn Đề Nhà Ở Của Học Sinh 
• Russian:  Анкета по жилищному вопросу для учащихся 
• Ukranian:  Опитування щодо місця проживання учнів 
• Tagalog: Palatanungang Pabahay ng Mag-aaral 
• Marshallese: Kajitok ko ikijen mwon jokwe an rijikuul 
• Amharic: የተማሪ መኖሪያቤት መጠይቅ 

Senior Communications  
Graduation is less than 6 months away and we our Grad Committee at the school is up and running!  
Starting at the end of the month, 12th grade families will receive updates specifically for their seniors. If you have not already, please be sure to mark your calendars for Graduation- Wednesday, June 14, 7:00 p.m at the ShoWare Center. Additional information about Graduation will be released in mid-February.  

Senior Cap and Gown Orders Due March 1st 
Please be sure to get your cap and gown ordered before March 1, 2023.  All orders must be placed online through Jostens. If you need financial support with this purchase, please see Ms. Dodson in the ASB or your school counselor. 

Course Registration for the 2023-2024 School Year  
We are very excited to begin our course registration for the 2023-2024 school year with our current 9th-11th graders. We will be presenting this information during Homeroom starting in two weeks (1/23) with transcripts and credit checks. Then in the following week Homerooms, 1/30 and 2/6 students will review, plan and register for classes.  

Running Start Students will receive registration information from their counselors via email.  

Congratulations to DECA 
Area Competition: Thank you and congratulations to Renee Crow and her awesome DECA students! This past weekend Hazen hosted and competed in the Area 5 Competition. 37 of the students that competed from Hazen are moving on to the State Competition in March. Congratulations to all!  

Thrive Level: Our DECA chapter earned a Thrive Level of membership due to the volunteer efforts of our students!  The club is being commended for its efforts to showcase the impact that DECA has in preparing our school’s emerging leaders and entrepreneurs for college and career success. 

Course Registration for the 2023-2024 School Year  
We are very excited to begin our course registration for the 2023-2024 school year with our current 9th-11th graders. We will be presenting this information during Homeroom starting in two weeks (1/23) with transcripts and credit checks. Then in the following week Homerooms, 1/30 and 2/6 students will review, plan and register for classes.  

Running Start Students will receive registration information from their counselors via email.  

Yearbook Sales & Senior Photo Reminder 
We are pleased to announce that Yearbook Sales will continue through the end of January. Use our InTouch payment system.    

SENIOR PHOTOS ARE DUE 1/13/23  
SENIOR PHOTOS CAN BE UPLOADED TO THIS JOSTEN LINK AND ARE DUE JANUARY 13. 

SENIOR PHOTO REQUIREMENTS 

• Photo MUST BE VERTICAL and from the waist up. Horizontal photos will not work with yearbook formatting. 
• Photos must be higher resolution (of between 250 and 300 ppi/ dpi) so it prints clearly. If you are not sure, just submit and we will let you know. 
• Photos can be taken indoor or out- background must be simple and scenery should not block the student. 
• Arms/hands should not be above the waist or knees blocking the body. 
• Clothing and jewelry must be in accordance with school dress code guidelines. 
• Photos must be in color, with no texture, name stamping, embossing, logo, or date stamp. 

Join our team!  
We love having community members in our building to support student learning. If you are interested in substituting, please check out the information on the district website.  

Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2023 
This Monday, January 16th, Hazen High School will be closed in celebration of MLK JR. Day. The following Monday, January 23rd, we will be hosting a virtual MLK assembly to honor his legacy.  

Student Calendars for 2023-2024 & Beyond 
Thanks to collaborative partnerships between the district and our Teachers Union and Support Staff Unions, we’ve set agendas and calendars for upcoming school years. 

Families can now access and download calendars for the next two school years: 
2023-2024 School Year 
2024-2025 School Year 

Hazen Problem Solving Guide  
Comments? Questions? Concerns? Please refer to our Hazen Problem Solving Guide (linked below). This will be posted on our website shortly and contains much of our contact information.  Hazen Problem Solving Guide 

Welcome back in the new year Hazen families!  
We hope that everyone had a great break and that you all stayed warm during the icy weather that we experienced. We were happy to give a warm welcome to our students today and couldn't wait to see them this morning!  

Check out our announcements below and be sure to continue to follow us on social media for up to date information.  

• Facebook
• Instagram
• Twitter

 
Important Dates to Save (more information coming soon) 

January 16- MLK Day (No school)  
January 18- Boosters and PTSA Meeting, 7pm 
January 26- Conference Night, 5-8pm  
January 27- Winter Dance, 7-10pm  

Senior Photos & Recognition Ads  
TO PURCHASE A SENIOR RECOGNITION AD (DUE JANUARY 5TH) 
Yearbook Recognition Ads are the perfect way to commemorate achievements and celebrate milestones. In addition, revenues from Recognition Ads help our school create a better yearbook. To purchase your ad online, follow the instructions listed below. Jostens is responsible for our school's yearbook ad sales. Please do not contact or send materials to the school. Please also consider our school's ad content guidelines below during the creation of your ad online. All orders must be placed by 01/06/2023. 

IT’S EASY! CREATE YOUR AD ONLINE at Jostens Website 
1. Choose your ad size and layout. 
2. Enter your text and upload your photos. 
More questions? Call Jostens at (800) 358-0800.AD TODAY Or email Jostens Adservice! 

SENIOR PHOTOS ARE DUE 1/13/23  
SENIOR PHOTOS CAN BE UPLOADED TO THIS JOSTEN LINK AND ARE DUE JANUARY 13. 

SENIOR PHOTO REQUIREMENTS 

• Photo MUST BE VERTICAL and from the waist up. Horizontal photos will not work with yearbook formatting. 
• Photos must be higher resolution (of between 250 and 300 ppi/ dpi) so it prints clearly. If you are not sure, just submit and we will let you know. 
• Photos can be taken indoor or out- background must be simple and scenery should not block the student. 
• Arms/hands should not be above the waist or knees blocking the body. 
• Clothing and jewelry must be in accordance with school dress code guidelines. 
• Photos must be in color, with no texture, name stamping, embossing, logo, or date stamp. 

Happy Holidays from Hazen!  
We hope that you all enjoy the break. During the break, our staff is out of office and Hazen Highlights will be on vacation.  

We can't wait to welcome everyone back on January 3rd. 

Holiday Gala- Thursday Night 
We have just two days until the Fine Arts Department at Hazen High School presents it’s 9th Annual Holiday Gala Concert, featuring performances by Vox Lumini, The Hazen Chamber Chorale, the Hazen Philharmonic Orchestra, the Highlander Jazz Band, and the Hazen Symphonic Band. This is the ONE night of the year where you will see these students under one roof and share the spotlight. 

This concert serves as a fundraiser that directly benefits the Hazen bands, choirs, and orchestras, through the support of the Hazen Booster Club. As such, ALL seats are reserved! At the time of this message, we have sold nearly 500 tickets and have just about 100 tickets left. If you wish to secure yours, please go to HAZEN BOOSTERS site by 11pm tonight and order. Tickets will be sold at the door Thursday night and the website will no longer allow sales. Keep in mind, that seats are reserved and everyone will have an assigned seat. If you wait to buy a ticket you might be too late! Also, the concert WILL start on time at 7pm. Don’t get caught waiting in line and end up miss a single note. We have sold out each of the last seven years that we have held this concert. This year will be no different. 

In addition to the music, we will have raffles, a silent auction, and refreshments to enjoy. Please mark Thursday, Dec. 15th as your next night out and come support your music students. 

Thank you and see you Thursday night here at HHS for a wonderfully festive night of music making! 

2023-2024 Course Registration 
Students will begin their course registration starting at the end of January in their Homeroom. They will check their credit progress on 1/23 and then have a longer (45 minute) Homeroom on 1/30 to complete their initial registration planning. Finally, on 2/6 students will have another longer Homeroom to enter their plans from 1/30 into Skyward.  

Conference Night- January 26th 
We are excited to host our second conference night of the year on Thursday, January 26th. Based on family and staff feedback, we will be using a hybrid format as outlined below. Registration for appointments will open January 23rd and additional information will come out after break.  

• 5- 6:30 PM Arena styles (drop-in) No appointments necessary  
• 6:30- 6:40 PM Break and Transition to Zoom 
• 6:40- 8 PM Scheduled one-on-one meetings in person or on Zoom 
• Yearbook Sales go through 12/15/22 
• Please click on this InTouch link. 
• Yearbooks are $70.00 each. Last year, we sold out and many people were sad because they did not get a book. Please plan on buying your yearbook by December 15 to be guaranteed to get one. We will only have a limited number of extra to sell in June. 

 

SENIOR PHOTOS ARE DUE 1/13/23  
Senior photos can be  UPLOADED TO THIS JOSTEN LINK and are due January 13.

SENIOR PHOTO REQUIREMENTS 

• Photo MUST BE VERTICAL and from the waist up. Horizontal photos will not work with yearbook formatting. 
• Photos must be higher resolution (of between 250 and 300 ppi/ dpi) so it prints clearly. If you are not sure, just submit and we will let you know. 
• Photos can be taken indoor or out- background must be simple and scenery should not block the student. 
• Arms/hands should not be above the waist or knees blocking the body. 
• Clothing and jewelry must be in accordance with school dress code guidelines. 
• Photos must be in color, with no texture, name stamping, embossing, logo, or date stamp. 

TO PURCHASE A SENIOR RECOGNITION AD (DUE JANUARY 5TH) 
Yearbook Recognition Ads are the perfect way to commemorate achievements and celebrate milestones. In addition, revenues from Recognition Ads help our school create a better yearbook. To purchase your ad online, follow the instructions listed below. Jostens is responsible for our school's yearbook ad sales. Please do not contact or send materials to the school. Please also consider our school's ad content guidelines below during the creation of your ad online. All orders must be placed by 01/06/2023. 

IT’S EASY! CREATE YOUR AD ONLINE at Jostens Website 
1. Choose your ad size and layout. 
2. Enter your text and upload your photos. 
More questions? Call Jostens at (800) 358-0800.AD TODAY Or email Jostens Adservice! 

GoGuardian Parent App- Reminder 
GoGuardian Parent was created to help provide additional educational support to administrators and teachers by allowing families to see what sites and documents their children are accessing and providing families with additional internet controls at home. The app gives parents a bird's eye view of the apps and websites that their kids are on most often and provides control over school-issued devices during out-of-school hours. With this perspective, families can be made aware of what types of online behavior schools are seeing from students so they can all work together to encourage more effective online habits at home and at school. Please visit this webpage for more information about this app.

Hazen Highlanders Make the Most of Every Day 
Arriving to class on time is important for setting students up for success. With the new trimester, we plan to increase our communication to families around student performance, attendance, and tardiness so that we can collectively encourage students to not only strive for five days of attendance but to make each of those days count by being in class from bell to bell and turning in their completed work. As such, families will begin receiving weekly notifications about these items in addition to their student's attendance. 4 common codes you may see in Skyward moving forward are listed below.  
T= Tardy (arrived 10 minutes or less late to class)  
L= Late (arrived over 10 minutes late to class)  
W= Absence, unexcused (missed 50% or more of class) 
E= Absence, excused 

In addition to this communication, for every 5 tardies or 2 Ls, students will be issued a lunch detention. Families of students accumulating over 15 tardies or 6 Ls will be contacted by the administration. Please note that students that fail to serve their lunch detentions will be subject to additional consequences e.g. suspension of off campus privileges, extracurricular activities. 

We hope that between these two interventions, we will increase the number of students arriving to class on time and that students experience increased academic success. Please note this begins this week with the tardy and late count beginning Wednesday. 

Undocumented students and others can get state financial aid with the WASFA 
Washington offers the Washington Application for State Financial Aid (WASFA) for people who aren’t eligible to file for federal financial aid, including undocumented students. Financial aid is money that can help you pay for more education after high school. Complete the WASFA to see if you are eligible.  

Important info about the WASFA and its users: 

• Learn more and apply online. 
• Spanish on application: Instructions and form fields on the WASFA application are now written in both English and Spanish. 
• State residency requirements now make it easier to get in-state tuition and state financial aid, making college or job training cost less. Many people who didn’t qualify before now do. 

The WASFA is an application for state and institutional financial aid only. The WASFA is for people who are undocumented or who do not qualify for federal financial aid because of their immigration status, and can be used in limited circumstances by others who cannot or choose not to file a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). You must meet state residency and program requirements to qualify. 

Not sure whether you should use the FAFSA or the WASFA? Complete the WASFA questionnaire. 

There are affordable college and training options for everyone, including students who are immigrants, are undocumented, or have DACA status. The first, best step is to apply for financial aid. 

Renton School District Food Drive 
This holiday season, Hazen High School is working with the Emergency Feeding Program to help families and community members in need. We're hosting a food collection event to allow students, families, and staff an opportunity to provide non-perishable food items so that others in our community will enjoy the holidays. 

Please send your food donations to Hazen High School with your student the week of Dec. 5-15, 2022. Can’t make these donation event? Give to Emergency feeding Program online 

Message from Principal Landes 
Welcome back after our short Thanksgiving break! We hope you all enjoyed the break with your loved ones and that you enjoyed some great food. I am very thankful to be a part of our community because of its investment in our children and the future. Not only did we pass a bond that will fund upgrades to Hazen but we also raised over 20,000 for families in our community that needed some help for Thanksgiving (see me getting egged below- it was a great hair day). I am proud to call myself a Highlander and have even more pride to be part of this phenomenal, supportive community.  
Thank you all!  

Family Survey- CLOSES DEC 1  
We want to hear from you! Please complete this survey to help the district support families. This survey is being offered district-wide and wanted for each school. If you have several students in the districts at different buildings, please be sure to complete a survey for each student.  

Free Counseling (therapy) Services available to Hazen Students!  
With Talkspace therapy, a digital mental health service, students have access to two 30-minute live video sessions with your Talkspace therapist each month, as well as unlimited messaging with a their therapist. This service is available to Renton School District middle and high school at no cost.  

To sign up, students 
1. Go to Talkspace website
2. Students must sign up using their RSD Outlook or RSD Gmail email. 
3. Talkspace support is confidential and secure. We will never know who uses the service or for what purpose. 

If you have any questions about Talkspace, you can reach out to your school counselor for more information. 

Trimester 1 Exam Schedule 
Trimester 1 ends on the first of December with our trimester exams occurring the last 2 days of the trimester. Please note the change in start times.  

11/30/22  
Homeroom 10:00 – 11:06   
Lunch 11:11 – 11:41  
1st Period 11:46 - 12:52  
2nd Period 12:57 – 2:03  

12/01/22  
3rd Period 10:00 – 11:06  
Lunch 11:11 – 11:41  
4th Period 11:46 - 12:52  
5th Period 12:57 – 2:03  

Calendar Reminders 
There is no school on Friday, December 2nd!  

Be Prepared for Winter Weather 
Overnight temperatures are dropping to freezing. At times, school operating hours or school bus transportation may be adjusted or canceled due to bad weather. If inclement weather—like snow or ice—makes a school schedule change necessary, the decision will be made by the Superintendent and communicated by phone and email to families and staff by 5 a.m. Families should ensure their school has their most current contact information. Update contact information (phone/email) through Skyward Family Access. 

We also communicate school closures or changes on: 
· Renton School District website and all school websites 
· District Facebook page 
· District Twitter page 
· District Instagram page 
· Local media outlets (TV, radio) 
Reminder: all schools are closed December 19-January 2 for Winter Break. School resumes Tuesday, Jan. 3. 

Staff Kudos  
We are very fortunate to have awesome staff members and in the spirit of giving thanks we encourage you to complete this form so that we can send your thanks to staff. Of course, you can directly reach out but we wanted to share all your warmth during our December meetings. Thank you for spreading joy and kindness!  

Family Survey  
We want to hear from you! Please complete this survey to help the district support families. This survey is being offered district-wide and wanted for each school. If you have several students in the districts at different buildings, please be sure to complete a survey for each student.  

Club Fair 
Want to be more involved in our extracurriculars? Join us November 21st during lunch, and during homeroom (9th grade) to learn about all the great clubs Hazen offers as opportunities to connect. The fair will be held in the 12th grade Lounge/Lower Commons.  

Calendar Reminders 
Regular start on 18 of November, following our Tuesday-Thursday schedule.  

November 23, 2022 is a half day, with school letting out at 10:20 
View Changes to Bell Schedule

Trimester 1 Exam Schedule 
Trimester 1 ends on the first of December with our trimester exams occurring the last 2 days of the trimester. Please note the change in start times.  View changes to Bell Schedule  

Trimester 2 Schedule Changes  
Beginning Wednesday, Nov. 9th the forms for students to request schedule change to their Trimester 2 schedule will open.  

• These schedule change request forms will be open for 2 weeks, and close on Wednesday, Nov. 23 
• No student requested changes will be allowed after Nov. 23, and there won’t be an opportunity to request a schedule change once trimester 2 starts. Trimesters are short terms, so it’s important that students are in classes on the first day of the term!  
• Student Requested Schedule Change Forms can be found on the Hazen Webpage -> Counseling Tab -> 2nd Trimester Requesting a Schedule Change.  

Please encourage your student to use these forms available online to request their schedule change (instead of emailing their counselor) as priority will be given to students who submit their request through the form. 

Hazen's Annual Thanksgiving Drive 
Our annual Thanksgiving Drive is underway! Instead of asking for donations of instant mashed potatoes and canned green beans, we’re asking for grocery store gift cards or cash to buy them. Families will receive gift cards to approximate the costs of an average “turkey basket” as distributed in the past. Cash and gift card collection will happen from November 1-21. We have already received requests from 350 families who need our help.  That means we need to raise a total of $26,250! Here’s how you can help: 

• Donate by dropping cash or $25 gift cards off at Hazen High School 
• Donate online here (Scroll to the bottom where it says "Non-Students, Inactive Students, and/or Donations," click register and donate!) 
• Donate non-perishable food items to Hazen's main office. all food will go to Sustainable Renton’s free grocery store. 

Thanks so much for supporting our families! 

Calendar Reminders 

• No school November 11th in honor of Veteran's Day.  
• Regular start on 18 of November, following our Tuesday-Thursday schedule below. 

Period    Time 
1st    7:20-8:30 
2nd    8:35-9:48 
3rd    9:53-11:03 
Lunch    11:03-11:33 
4th   11:38-12:48 
5th    12:53-2:03 

Winter Athletics 
Clearance for Winter Athletics has started!  Make sure you get registered on FamilyID,  pay for your ASB card and your sports fee for all sports except boys basketball.  Please note that boys basketball is a cut sport so you pay after making the team. Turn in your physicals to Ms. Olson in the main office.  All fines and fees must be cleared before receiving clearance and all athletes (regardless of free/reduced lunch status) must visit the ASB office for your check off sheet.  

In order to practice on Monday  the 14th you must be cleared by Thursday the 10th.  

Trimester 1 Exam Schedule 
Trimester 1 ends on the first of December with our trimester exams occurring the last 2 days of the trimester. Please note the change in start times.  

11/30/22  
Homeroom 10:00 – 11:06   
Lunch 11:11 – 11:41  
1st Period 11:46 - 12:52  
2nd Period 12:57 – 2:03  

12/01/22  
3rd Period 10:00 – 11:06  
Lunch 11:11 – 11:41  
4th Period 11:46 - 12:52  
5th Period 12:57 – 2:03 

Trimester 2 Schedule Changes  
Beginning Wednesday, Nov. 9th the forms for students to request schedule change to their Trimester 2 schedule will open.  

• These schedule change request forms will be open for 2 weeks, and close on Wednesday, Nov. 23 
• No student requested changes will be allowed after Nov. 23, and there won’t be an opportunity to request a schedule change once trimester 2 starts. Trimesters are short terms, so it’s important that students are in classes on the first day of the term!  
• Student Requested Schedule Change Forms can be found on the Hazen Webpage -> Counseling Tab -> 2nd Trimester Requesting a Schedule Change.
• Please encourage your student to use these forms available online to request their schedule change (instead of emailing their counselor) as priority will be given to students who submit their request through the form. 

Hazen's Annual Thanksgiving Drive 
Our annual Thanksgiving Drive is underway! Instead of asking for donations of instant mashed potatoes and canned green beans, we’re asking for grocery store gift cards or cash to buy them. Families will receive gift cards to approximate the costs of an average “turkey basket” as distributed in the past. Cash and gift card collection will happen from November 1-21. We have already received requests from 350 families who need our help.  That means we need to raise a total of $26,250! Here’s how you can help: 

• Donate by dropping cash or $25 gift cards off at Hazen High School 
• Donate online here (Scroll to the bottom where it says "Non-Students, Inactive Students, and/or Donations," click register and donate!) 
• Donate non-perishable food items to Hazen's main office. all food will go to Sustainable Renton’s free grocery store. 

Thanks so much for supporting our families! 

Academic Support  
As we prepare for the end of the trimester, keep in mind two great resources for academic support. Tutor.com offers online support and is free to Renton School students through their Canvas. Additionally, HELP support continues Monday-Thursday after school in the library. We will not have HELP the Wednesday before Thanksgiving and non-school days.  

Admin Listening Lunch 
Ms. Ries and Ms. Jones will be available this Wednesday to all students for any questions, ideas and/or concerns. Please encourage students to visit the table in the Commons during lunch. 

Cap & Gown Information 
Please be sure to get your cap and gown ordered before March 1, 2023. All orders must be placed online through Jostens. If you need financial support with this purchase, please see Ms. Dodson in the ASB or your school counselor. 

Hazen Swim- State Academic Champions 
Congratulations to the Hazen High School Girls Swim Team for being named the State Academic Champions. The 10-member team, led by coach Anne Case, maintained a group GPA of 3.93 through the fall sports season. The recognition was recently announced by WIAA. 

Winter Athletics 
Clearance for Winter Athletics has started!  Make sure you get registered on FamilyID,  pay for your ASB card and your sports fee for all sports except boys basketball.  Please note that boys basketball is a cut sport so you pay after making the team. Turn in your physicals to Ms. Olson in the main office.  All fines and fees must be cleared before receiving clearance and all athletes (regardless of free/reduced lunch status) must visit the ASB office for your check off sheet.  

Language Fluency Testing 
If you have fluency in a language other than English, the World Language STAMP Test will be offered at Hazen on Wednesday, November 9th.  The test covers reading, writing, speaking, and listening.  Students may earn up to 4 credits and the state's Seal of Biliteracy.  Please register with Ms. Courtney in the Counseling Office by Thursday, November 3rd. 

No School Dates Reminder 
No school November 4 and 11. The calendar for the school year is located here if you haven’t already,  bookmark it.  

Black College Expo  
The Annual Black College Expo will be held on November 5, 2022 10 am – 4 pm at RHS!! This is the fifth time that RSD has partnered with the NCR Foundation to bring this exciting opportunity to our area! EVERYONE is Welcome...it’s for Students of ALL Ages...Plus...11th and 12th graders can get accepted on the spot! 

• Students will meet one on one with HBCUs, other colleges, universities and educational programs – there will be nearly 50 organizations! 
• Get answers right on the spot! 
• Bring unofficial transcripts and ACT or SAT test scores (11th and 12th graders) 
• Scholarships on the  SPOT 
• Applications fees waived 

Nearly 50 organizations and colleges will be in attendance. Some universities will award on-the-spot scholarships and offers of acceptance for 11th and 12th graders! In addition to connecting with college reps, there will be panels and workshops for students and families to engage. There will be entertainment, featuring a Step Show, “Dance Off” for Cash hosted by our Celebrity Ambassadors.  Everyone has the opportunity to win CASH and prizes!

This event is open to the public. Parking is encouraged at the City Center Parking Garage. There is ample parking with over 600 free parking slots within walking distance! There is signage posting that parking is free up to ten hours. 

Advanced registration is recommended. 

AP Exam Information 
Be sure to complete your AP exam registration.  Extra copies are available in the ASB Office.  Students only have to complete and submit ONE registration form, even if they are taking more than one AP Exam.  In addition to completing the form, students must also submit their AP Exam payment before November 8. 

Highlander of the Month 
The Highlander of the Month Award is given to Hazen students, staff and caregivers (parents/guardians) who work to make this vision a reality and embody our school values of PRIDE, UNITY, and ACHIEVEMENT.   

To nominate a student, staff member and/or caregiver for October, please complete the form below by 9/22/22.  Please make sure answer the questions to the best of your ability and provide as much detail as possible.  Nominees will be reviewed by our Hazen Department Chair Team and winners will be announced on 10/5/22. 

Nomination Form: Microsoft Forms 

Admin Listening Lunch We are starting our Admin Listening Lunches! Every two weeks on Wednesdays, 2 administrators will set up a table at lunch to be available to students for questions, comments, concerns, ideas and anything else! We will be advertising this on social media, emailing students and posting about it in Hazen Highlights. We will kick this off this Wednesday, October 26.  

Halloween Please remind students that costumes, masks, face painting etc should be left at home on 10/31 per district policy.  

No School Nov. 4th and 11th Nov. 4th is a professional development for teachers, there is no school for students. Nov. 11th is Veteran's Day, school will be closed in observance. 

Veteran's Day Assembly A group of leadership students are putting together the virtual Veteran’s Day assembly for Homeroom on November 7. We are looking for veterans or those currently serving in the military who would be willing to be interviewed for the presentation. If you or someone you know is interested in this experience, please let us know through Ms. Miles’ email this week (kerri.miles@rentonschools.us)! 

For Seniors Josten's was on campus 10/24/22 with items that were purchased 10/17/22. If you did not pick up your package, please stop by the ASB Office and see Ms. Dodson. 

Hazen High School Annual Fundraisers- Class of 2023 

POINSETTIAS 
We offer lush florist-quality poinsettias in shades of pink, red, or white blossoms on a pre-paid basis for $16.00 per plant.  These gorgeous plants are locally grown at Squak Mountain Nursery and come in festive 6.5-inch color-coordinated wrapped pots.  

WREATHS & GARLAND 
We are offering Wreaths and Cedar Garland rolls, made from lush Pacific Northwest Forest greens, on a pre-paid basis.  Price is $26.00 for the 24” Door Wreath, $20.00 for the 14” Table Wreath, or $30.00 for a 25’ Cedar Garland Roll.  The gorgeous wreaths are locally made from mixed Noble wreath with berried juniper, red cedar and pine cones, and will provide long lasting freshness and a living forest fragrance for many weeks at your home. 

Order and payment must be received by Tuesday, November 1, 2022.  
Two ways to purchase  

• By credit card: go to www.hazenboosters.org  
• 3.3% surcharge applies to online payments 
• By check (payable to HAZEN BOOSTER CLUB): Complete order form & drop off with check in the Booster Club box in the Main Office 
• Or mail completed order form and check to: Hazen Booster Club, Attn: SGE23/ 1101 Hoquiam Ave NE / Renton, WA 98059 
• Items will be available for pick-up on Thursday, November 17th, between 2:15pm - 5:30pm at Hazen High School Cafeteria 

Questions?  Please contact Stephanie Dickman by email tsdickman@comcast.net or call/text (425) 652-2107 

AP Exam Information 
Starting tomorrow, Wednesday, October 19, Hazen AP Students will be able to register for this year's AP Exams which will take place in May and be held at Hazen during the school day.  Students in AP classes are not required to take the AP Exam.  Please contact your student's teacher if you have questions regarding if your student should take the exam. For a full schedule of  this year's AP Exam dates click here. 

Tomorrow, AP Teachers will be handing out registration packets to their AP students.  Extra copies are available in the ASB Office.  Students only have to complete and submit ONE registration form, even if they are taking more than one AP Exam.  In addition to completing the form, students must also submit their AP Exam payment before November 8. 

How much do AP Exams cost? 
This year AP Exams are $97.00 each.  Students who qualify and have a current Free and Reduced Lunch Form on file will be charged $53.00 per exam.  Students also have the option of paying $40.00 now per exam and then paying the rest of the balance by April 4th.   

For example, if I am planning on taking both the AP Biology and AP Human Geography exams this year, my total cost would be $194.00.  However, if I am approved for Free and Reduced Lunch, my cost would be $106.00.  I could also pay $80.00 now and the difference ($114.00/$26.00) sometime before April 4th.   

All completed registration forms and payments must be turned into Mrs. Dodson in the ASB Office. 

What happens if I decide later that I do not want to take the test anymore? 

If you decide to not take the test after November 8, there will be a $40.00 fee cancellation fee. If you only paid $40.00 per test, there will be NO refund.  If you paid the entire test fee, you will be refunded $57.00 or $22.00 per test depending on your Free and Reduced Lunch status. 

Please email Assistant Principal and AP Coordinator, Kelly Jones at Kelly.jones@rentonschools.us with any questions. 

Reminder: Leave Costumes at home on 10/31 
Remember, it is a district practice to not have staff or students wear Halloween costumes at school, in departments, or on school buses and in district-owned vehicles. Costumes are not part of the instructional day and can be disruptive.  

Trimester Grades 
Trimester 1 ends on December 1st. Please regularly check your student grades and encourage them to attend our after school HELP sessions in the library Monday-Thursday.  

Conference Night 
Thank you to all the families that attended Conference Night last week! We are always looking to improve our practices and hope that you will take the time to complete this survey about your experience: Microsoft Forms  

Class of 2023- Senior Parent Announcement  
Hello Senior parents, my name is Kim Monroe-Bass and I am the co-chair for Senior Grad Night 2023.  I am really excited to tell you all about the event and we also need your help to pull this event together!  So, we are having a Senior Parents Information Night on Wednesday October 19 at 6pm in the Career Center.  It will precede the Boosters/PTSA meeting which you are welcome to join as well! 

Looking forward to meeting you all and thanks in advance for your help. 
Kim Monroe,  206-422-0164 

Hazen High School Annual Fundraisers for Boosters- Class of 2023 
POINSETTIAS 
We offer lush florist-quality poinsettias in shades of pink, red, or white blossoms on a pre-paid basis for $16.00 per plant.  These gorgeous plants are locally grown at Squak Mountain Nursery and come in festive 6.5-inch color-coordinated wrapped pots.  

WREATHS & GARLAND 
We are offering Wreaths and Cedar Garland rolls, made from lush Pacific Northwest Forest greens, on a pre-paid basis.  Price is $26.00 for the 24” Door Wreath, $20.00 for the 14” Table Wreath, or $30.00 for a 25’ Cedar Garland Roll.  The gorgeous wreaths are locally made from mixed Noble wreath with berried juniper, red cedar and pine cones, and will provide long lasting freshness and a living forest fragrance for many weeks at your home. 

Order and payment must be received by Tuesday, November 1, 2022.  

Two ways to purchase:  
By credit card: go to www.hazenboosters.org  
3.3% surcharge applies to online payments 

By check (payable to HAZEN BOOSTER CLUB): Complete order form & drop off with check in the Booster Club box in the Main Office Or mail completed order form and check to: Hazen Booster Club, Attn: SGE23/ 1101 Hoquiam Ave NE / Renton, WA 98059 

Items will be available for pick-up on Thursday, November 17th, between 2:15pm - 5:30pm at Hazen High School Cafeteria Questions?  Please contact Stephanie Dickman by email tsdickman@comcast.net or call/text (425) 652-2107

NEW Skyward Logins/Passwords 
In preparation for Parent/Teacher Conferences you may not recall your log in/password for Skyward. Please go to this Skyward Info LINK to see step by step how to log in.  
Students use the beginning of their Outlook email (also known as their computer login). Parents only need to know the email that is on record with the school district. 

NEW Graduation Gear: Caps, Gowns & More 
Jostens (our graduation company) was here on campus yesterday and left instructions on how to order graduation supplies including Cap & Gown, Graduation Announcements, Class Rings and Accessories.  Informational packets were distributed but if you were not on campus, you can view and order everything at this link: 
Click here for Hazen Grad Ordering 
Please be sure to order online or at school by Monday, October 24th. This same day, Jostens will be here during lunch from 11:17-11:47.  If you have questions or need help, please contact Jostens at 206-931-4723 (call or text) or at our representative’s email, Mike Annis.

NEW Hazen Extended Learning Program (HELP)  
In partnership with Gear Up!, Hazen will offer extended learning support in the library starting next Monday, October 17th . This support begins at the end of school and runs until 3:00pm Monday-Thursday (except on monthly Wednesday Staff Meetings and non-school days).  This time is intended for additional support and/or is a quiet place to study with staff. All students are welcome and encouraged to come!  

 

NEW Renton School District COVID and Flu Vaccine Clinics for Children, Youth and Adults 
Vaccines Offered 
COVID 

• First and second doses 
• Bivalent boosters for ages 5 years and older 
• Pfizer and Moderna (if available) 

FLU 

• Quadrivalent Influenza Vaccine 
• High-Dose Flu Vaccine 

Ages Served 
COVID VACCINE 
Everyone aged 3 years and older can get free COVID vaccine. 

FLU VACCINE 
6 months - 18 years with most commercial insurance can get flu vaccine. 
19 years and OLDER with most insurance except Kaiser Permanente HMO can get flu vaccine 

 

PSAT & Modified Bell Schedule, October 12th 
The PSAT will be administered to all HHS 10th and 11th graders on Wednesday, October 12th, during the school day.  The test is provided free of charge. Please contact Assistant Principal and School Assessment Coordinator, Kelly Jones at with any questions. Please see the bell schedule below:  

PSAT Testing Period 7:20-11:20

• 9th Grade HR- Common Lesson  
• 10th and 11th Grade HR- PSAT Testing  
• 12th Grade HR- Money Grab in Cafeteria 

Lunch 11:20-11:50  
1st 11:55-12:17  
2nd 12:22-12:44  
3rd 12:49-1:11  
4th 1:16-1:37  
5th 1:42-2:03  

12th grade Money Grab 
12th graders- If you need help with your financial aid application, college applications and/or anything post high school planning come to the Money Grab on Oct. 12th 7:30-11am in the Hazen cafeteria.  We will have tons of Hazen staff to help and local college financial aid experts as well. This event is full of raffles, food and fun. Please join us to make sure that you "grab" all the money that you can!  

Conference Night-October 13, 5-8pm   
Please join us for Conference Night on the 13th of October from 5:00pm-8:00pm. This is an opportunity for families to connect with teachers and counselors and check out the space in which their students spend time learning.  

We will be offering Conference Night both in person (from 5:00-6:20) and on Zoom (from 6:40-8:00). 

Teacher Conferences
To prepare for the teacher meetings, we ask that you please register for your student's teacher ahead of time with both you and your student names on this sheet. Please be sure to indicate if you need an interpreter and only write in the blue columns. If there is a name on a timeslot, we ask that you do not edit that timeslot. If you prefer to schedule a conference by phone, please call Office Manager Tessa Bowen at 425-204-4200. Please note that this is a live document.  

Hazen Counseling
Additionally, the Hazen Counselors will offer 30-minute parent presentations during Hazen Conference Night! Counselors will be discussing: 

• How to understand your student’s graduation requirements and helping prepare for their after-high school plans 
• A general introduction to the Dual Credit Options available at Hazen High School: Running Start, Advanced Placement and CTE Dual Credit! 

There will be 2 opportunities to participate: 

• Via ZOOM: 5:30 – 6:00 p.m. 
• IN-PERSON at Hazen from 6:45 – 7:15 p.m. 

Sign up here to reserve your spot!  
Please note that we have 2 conference nights annually, one in October and the other in January (the 26th). These dates are always available on the student calendars on our district website. Also, know that you can always arrange for a 1:1 meeting with your student’s teacher through email and that meetings are not confined to this night only. 

Picture Retake Day- October 17, 7:30-1:30  
All students that purchased a picture package and need to retake the picture, please bring your packet with you to school on October 17, 2022 to exchange and re-take your picture.  Any students that has not taken a picture (including those that enrolled after September 6), please be sure to take a photo as well.  Please be sure to request your photo retake here. 

Renton Schools Foundation 
Have you seen the signs or banners around our school from the Renton Schools Foundation RSF?  The annual Teacher Grant Fundraising Drive, goes from October 1-31.  Funds raised go right back into teacher classrooms throughout the district and we have and many teachers benefit from these grants!   Consider visiting the Renton Schools Foundation website.

Fall Vaccination Clinic- First one is October 5th 
Renton School District is partnering with several providers to offer Fall Vaccination Clinics. Vaccines are required for school attendance and strongly recommended vaccines are available to both students and adults depending on the clinic. Please make sure your student and family are fully protected. Whether you are immunized at one of these clinics, your doctor’s office, a pharmacy or somewhere else, being healthy and attending school is strongly associated with academic success. We want our students and staff to be at school ready to learn and thrive each and every

PSAT & Modified Bell Schedule, October 12th 
The PSAT will be administered to all HHS 10th and 11th graders on Wednesday, October 12th, during the school day.  The test is provided free of charge. Please contact Assistant Principal and School Assessment Coordinator, Kelly Jones at with any questions. Please see the bell schedule below:  

PSAT Testing Period 7:20-11:20

• 9th Grade HR- Common Lesson  
• 10th and 11th Grade HR- PSAT Testing  
• 12th Grade HR- Money Grab in Cafeteria 

Lunch 11:20-11:50  
1st 11:55-12:17  
2nd 12:22-12:44  
3rd 12:49-1:11  
4th 1:16-1:37  
5th 1:42-2:03  

12th grade Money Grab 
12th graders- If you need help with your financial aid application, college applications and/or anything post high school planning come to the Money Grab on Oct. 12th 7:30-11am in the Hazen cafeteria.  We will have tons of Hazen staff to help and local college financial aid experts as well. This event is full of raffles, food and fun. Please join us to make sure that you "grab" all the money that you can!  

Conference Night-October 13, 5-8pm   
Please join us for Conference Night on the 13th of October from 5:00pm-8:00pm. This is an opportunity for families to connect with teachers and counselors and check out the space in which their students spend time learning.  

We will be offering Conference Night both in person (from 5:00-6:20) and on Zoom (from 6:40-8:00). 

Teacher Conferences
To prepare for the teacher meetings, we ask that you please register for your student's teacher ahead of time with both you and your student names on this sheet. Please be sure to indicate if you need an interpreter and only write in the blue columns. If there is a name on a timeslot, we ask that you do not edit that timeslot. If you prefer to schedule a conference by phone, please call Office Manager Tessa Bowen at 425-204-4200. Please note that this is a live document.  

Hazen Counseling
Additionally, the Hazen Counselors will offer 30-minute parent presentations during Hazen Conference Night! Counselors will be discussing: 

• How to understand your student’s graduation requirements and helping prepare for their after-high school plans 
• A general introduction to the Dual Credit Options available at Hazen High School: Running Start, Advanced Placement and CTE Dual Credit! 

There will be 2 opportunities to participate: 

• Via ZOOM: 5:30 – 6:00 p.m. 
• IN-PERSON at Hazen from 6:45 – 7:15 p.m. 

Sign up here to reserve your spot!  
Please note that we have 2 conference nights annually, one in October and the other in January (the 26th). These dates are always available on the student calendars on our district website. Also, know that you can always arrange for a 1:1 meeting with your student’s teacher through email and that meetings are not confined to this night only. 

Picture Retake Day- October 17, 7:30-1:30  
All students that purchased a picture package and need to retake the picture, please bring your packet with you to school on October 17, 2022 to exchange and re-take your picture.  Any students that has not taken a picture (including those that enrolled after September 6), please be sure to take a photo as well.  Please be sure to request your photo retake here. 

Renton Schools Foundation 
Have you seen the signs or banners around our school from the Renton Schools Foundation RSF?  The annual Teacher Grant Fundraising Drive, goes from October 1-31.  Funds raised go right back into teacher classrooms throughout the district and we have and many teachers benefit from these grants!   Consider visiting the Renton Schools Foundation website.

NEW General Game & Event Entrance Information 
At all our games and events, students are expected to adhere to RSD and Hazen High School policies. Additionally, we do not allow students to bring drinks and/or backpacks into the game. We also do not allow re-entry at Renton Memorial Stadium. Please keep this in mind as you plan for your evenings.  

NEW PSAT Testing- Wednesday, October 12th 
The PSAT will be administered to all HHS 10th and 11th graders on Wednesday during the school day.  The test is provided free of charge.  More details including the modified bell schedule, student test locations and non-testing student locations will be emailed in the coming weeks.  Please contact Assistant Principal and School Assessment Coordinator, Kelly Jones at Kelly.jones@rentonschools.us with any questions. 

NEW Name the New Elementary School  
Interested in having a voice in the naming of the new elementary school? Check out the submission form and information here.  

NEW School Construction Measure- Information  
Renton School District voters will decide on a school construction measure on their November 8, 2022 election ballot. 

School districts in Washington State do not receive funding for large-scale school construction needs like adding new schools as our population grows or adding classrooms as we provide students with more hands-on learning opportunities like engineering and construction. Instead, school districts create long-range school construction plans and present smaller packages of immediate needs to be approved by local voters. 

What’s on the Nov. 8, 2022 ballot for Renton Schools? 
The construction measure on the Nov. 8, 2022 election ballot will allow the district to stay on track to make major repairs, replacements, and upgrades to keep our schools in top operating condition, while protecting taxpayer investments in our buildings and helping maintain high property values. 

The package includes needed improvements to schools across the district: 
Safety & Security 

• Interior door hardware/lock updates 
• New key system 
• Main entry video intercoms 
•  Entryway improvements to provide front door line-of-sight for office staff 

School Improvements 

• Update seismic and structural systems in older buildings (retrofitting and modification of existing structures to make them more resistant to seismic activity, ground motion, or soil failure) 
• Improvements and equipment replacement of school Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems 
• Upgrades to electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems 
• Upgrades to boilers and domestic hot water heaters 

Purchase Property 

• Identify and purchase about 40 acres for a future Renton High School site 

Build New Renton High School 

• Build a new high school facility for the Renton High School service area, providing a modern learning environment and equitable athletic opportunities for all students (read more below) 
• We will build the new Renton High campus within district boundaries (location to be determined) 
• We will not take down the current Renton High School (we will continue to find uses for this building) 
• Learn more and watch a video presentation at www.rentonschools.us.  

Homeroom Information Night  
Join us to learn more about Homeroom on September 27th from 6pm-7pm. Please complete this form if you plan on attending so that we can be responsive to any questions that you may have in our presentation- including future sessions. This night will be hosted by Homeroom Coordinator Vandiver, Dean Carrick and Principal Landes. ZOOM LINK

Homecoming 
Homecoming is October 1, 2022 from 8:00-11:00pm in the Hazen Commons. Tickets are currently on sale at the ASB Office. The cost is 10.00 with ASB and 15.00 without ASB. If you would like to bring a guest, please pickup your guest from ASAP in the black box outside of the attendance office. Please note that we have a guest limit of 50 people to allow for our student body to attend. 

ACTIVITIES 

NEW Homecoming 
Homecoming is October 1, 2022 from 8:00-11:00pm in the Hazen Commons. Tickets are currently on sale at the ASB Office. The cost is 10.00 with ASB and 15.00 without ASB. If you would like to bring a guest, please pickup your guest from ASAP in the black box outside of the attendance office. Please note that we have a guest limit of 50 people to allow for our student body to attend. 

Homeroom Information Night  
Join us to learn more about Homeroom on September 27th from 6pm-7pm. Please complete this FORM if you plan on attending so that we can be responsive to any questions that you may have in our presentation- including future sessions. This night will be hosted by Homeroom Coordinator Vandiver, Dean Carrick and Principal Landes. 
Zoom Link 

TECHNOLOGY 

NEW Remind Parent App 
We’re partnering with Remind, a communication texting tool, to better connect with our families as well as students in high school. Remind is free to use and makes it easy to receive text messages on any device to connect with your teacher, your coaches or advisors, and others at school and stay involved with your child's learning. You can also choose to download the Remind app on your phone to set family language preferences and more. 

Watch for an email invitation from your teacher or principal with instructions on using Remind or downloading the app and creating a login (if you have an email in Skyward). If you don't see the email, please check your spam folder. 

NOTE: This is an optional communication tool for staff. Not all staff will choose to use this tool. 

Learn more about Remind in this video. 

NEW Chromebooks  
Please encourage our students to charge their devices and be sure to turn them off when not in use.  

NEW Tutor.com 
Renton School District has partnered with Tutor.com to provide free online tutoring services for all district middle and high school students, online 1-to-1 learning support to our middle and high school students:

• on-demand
• 24/7 
• in more than 200 subjects, including drop-off essay review, test prep, and more. 

Students can access this resource through their Canvas account. Find out more information HERE.

GENERAL

NEW Attendance Pledge Letters
On Monday of this week, students received an attendance pledge letter during their Homeroom. Students should return this letter to the attendance office this week.  Attending school regularly helps children feel better about school—and themselves. Let's make school count, every day for every child!

If you need another letter can be downloaded from HERE 

Highlanders of the Month  
The nominations are officially open for our first round of Highlanders of the Month!  

At Hazen High School we aspire to create learning experiences that value and embrace each student’s multiple identities, including but not limited to: culture, language, and ability. We pursue firm goals aligned to standards and driven by data through flexible, student-driven means. We seek to create conditions where students are intellectually active in learning that fosters their passions and curiosity. We strive to partner so that all students, staff, and families are connected, seen, known, and safe. 

The Highlander of the Month Award is given to Hazen students, staff and caregivers (parents/guardians) who work to make this vision a reality and embody our school values of PRIDE, UNITY, and ACHIEVEMENT.  

To nominate a student, staff member and/or caregiver for October, please complete the nomination FORM by 9/22/22.  Please make sure answer the questions to the best of your ability and provide as much detail as possible.  Nominees will be reviewed by our Hazen Department Chair Team and winners will be announced on 10/5/22. 

I. Caregiver Resources 

Below are a variety of resources that caregivers can use to support their student throughout the year by staying informed. We highly recommend reviewing these tools and using and/or accessing them regularly.  

• Canvas is our Learning Management System that teachers use to provide materials for their class. It is also a great for caregivers that would like to see what is happening in a class and the progress that their student is making. Check out how the guide to Setting up a Parent Observer Account in Canvas for more information.  
• The GoGuardian app gives parents a bird's eye view of the apps and websites that their kids are on most often and provides control over school-issued devices during out-of-school hours. With this perspective, families can be made aware of what types of online behavior schools are seeing from students so they can all work together to encourage more effective online habits at home and at school. Here is more information on the app.  
• The Hazen website includes our daily announcements to students, Hazen Highlights and our biweekly Monday memo to students. This is all located under the Hazen news tab on the website.  
• Social Media is another wonderful way to stay up to date on all the many Hazen happenings. We are on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram if you would like to follow us.  

II. Athletics 

• Support your Highlanders this week at the games listed on KingCo Athletics.  
• Football v. Juanita on Saturday at Lumen Field. Purchase tickets for the 7:10pm game here. Hazen Boosters is sponsoring rooter busses to the game! Please have your student register for the transportation here. 
• Refunds for Friday's football game are in process and families should see a credit on their account within about 3-5 days. 

III. Activities  

• Homecoming's theme is "Night in the City" and is on Saturday, October 1st  
• Hazen Hall of Fame: It’s time to nominate our 2022 candidates for the Hazen Hall of Fame. If you know a former student or staff member who you believe is worthy of the honor.
• Parents/caregivers of 10th and/or 11th graders, we are inviting you to Hazen's first in-person GEAR UP Family Night! GEAR UP (Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs), funded by the U.S. Department of Education, is a national college readiness program designed to drastically increase the number of students who are prepared to enter and succeed in post-secondary education. The grant hopes to deepen its efforts with school districts and community organizations to make college a reality for more middle and high school students in the state. This fun and informative evening will create an opportunity for you to get to know Hazen's GEAR UP coordinators and learn about all the opportunities that we provide for the class of 2024 and 2025. Dinner, prizes and childcare will be provided!  Flyers to will be sent via Peachjar. Join us Thursday September 29th from 6-8PM in Hazen's Library.  RSVP here 

Schedule Changes
Students can submit requests for schedule changes through the Counseling Webpage (Hazen -> Counseling -> Schedule Change Request Page : https://hazen.rentonschools.us/counseling/requesting-a-schedule-change-for-2nd-trimester) Please note the deadline of the end of the school day on Wednesday Sept. 7th.

Grading
High Schools within the Renton School District use an A-F grading scale for most classes. At the beginning of each term, each teacher will specify in writing the student learning goals or standards for each respective course. Teachers will maintain accurate academic effort and community skills (as applicable) grades in the District gradebook on Skyward. The gradebook is set up based on a teacher’s professional judgement and may look different than the general gradebook below. Please reach out to your teacher for more information about grades and/or grading practices.

Grade Range
A 100-94
A- 93.99-90.00
B+ 89.99-87.00
B 86.99-84.00
B- 83.99-80.00
C+ 79.99-77.00
C 76.99-74.00
C- 73.99-70.00
D+ 69.99-64.00
D 63.99-60.00
F 59.99 and below

Homeroom
Homeroom is a 30-minute class, every Monday, to support students through their high school experience and post-high school plans. We deliver tools through Canvas that guide students through lessons which connect them with their values, strengths, passions, and long-term goals. It doesn’t just focus on the student’s goals for after high school, but is used to help students ensure they are leaning the life-skills necessary to reach their post-high school goals. Most students have just one homeroom teacher through their time at Hazen, and build relationships that last across trimesters.

We will be hosting an homeroom information session soon and would like to know what questions you all have about homeroom. Please submit your questions here.

Free & Reduced Lunch App 
Please be sure to complete the information located here to have access to free and reduced meals. Additionally, it is helpful if you complete the Family Income Survey on the same link above to allow Hazen to qualify for additional grant funding.

Lunches
We recommend that students stay on campus during lunch to make sure that they make it to class on time. Please know that there are a variety of on-campus lunch options through our cafeteria and student store.

Picture Retakes- October 17th
If you purchased a picture package and would like your picture to be retaken, please complete this form.

Cross Country
Cross Country is still looking for students interested in running on our team. Those interested must complete all district requirements for athletics and register on FamilyID. Please contact Coach Jacobson: brian.jacobson@rentonschools.us for more information.

Football @ Lumen Field
The football team will be playing Juanita on September 17th at 7:10 Lumen Field. The link to purchase these tickets is located here. Please note that it may not be available until later this afternoon.

Parking
Students with permits should park in the designated student areas marked below. Parking warnings will be issued next week. It has also been noted from our neighboring communities that students are speeding and/or parking in areas not designated for parking.