ORTING HIGH SCHOOL

320 Washington Avenue North' Orting, Washington 98360 (360)893-2246 . Fax (360)893-5701 Aaron Lee Dean of Academics and Instruction Ed Hatzenbeler Principal Marty Parkhurst Dean of Students! Athletic Director

August 21,2011 Dear Students and Families: I hope this letter finds you all well rested and eager for another exciting school year in Orting Schools! Freshmen are excited for this important transition to high school. Our 1(fit and 11tit graders bring experience and wisdom from their prior years in school, and are beginning to plan beyond high school Our senior class will take the leadership reins at OHS in a couple weeks, as the 10 l" class of Orting High School seniors is about to begin their last and final year in public schools. In this time of transition, I find myself thinking, "How will this school year be different than for those students 100 years ago?" "What will our students today need from us in Orting Schrnls that will ensure success for each of them over the next 50 years?" "What role can each of us play to ensure that all of our students are prepared for college, careers and life?" I am very excited to begin this work and I know our staff is as well I am pleased to join this wonderful community as the new Principal of OHS. Also new this year is our Dean of Instruction, Mr. Aaron Lee. Joining the administrative team as the Dean of Discipline will be a familiar face in Mr. MaI1y Parkhurst. He will continue as coach and Athletic Director. Together, with a wonderful group of certificated and classified staff, we will do our very best to ensure the success of all of our students. The focus of our work this year will include:
Ensuring rigorous, high quality instruction every day in every classroom for every student, for all students, and Providing a safe, secure teaming environment lncreasing communication

between home and school.

Although our work in these areas has already begun, things you are likely to notice are increased Advanced Placement courses, pre-AP knowledge and skills infused in our core classrooms, tighter rules around safety and discipline with consistent enforcement, regular newsletters and communication home along with increased support for families in the transition to post high school. To help get you acquainted with us, we willhost an Open House on Thursday, September 22st from 5:30 to 8:00. Before visiting classroom, we will host a college and career fair in the PAC from 5:30 - 6:30 and numerous colleges and trade schools will be in attendance. From 6:30 to 8:00 you will have the opportunity to meet all of your students teachers. . How can you partner with us to ensure success? Get Family Access and check grades and attendance regularly. Communicate with teachers often. Students, make sure to be here on time every day and turn in every assignment Get involved! Students, find a sport or club or some other way to get involved and short your Cardinal Pride! Parents, look to join the PTTE parent group. You can email them at OHSPTTE@gmail.com for more information. They sponsored our new student orientation BBQ and will be working in partnership with us throughout the year. I look forward to a fantastic year! Thank you all for your continued support of Orting Schools! See you all soon.

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