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In contrast to being one of 12 high school principals in the district, Rodgers will be the only high school principal in the entire Bainbridge Island School District. The Roosevelt News does not run illegal, hateful, or inappropriate advertisements. Academic Year: Current academic school year.Accessible/Default: Click here to switch to an accessible version of the dashboard.Actions by Month: Count of disciplinary actions by month and exclusion type.Actions: Count of disciplinary actions for an exclusion type.Attribute: Student Attribute (gender, race/ethnicity, special education served, 504 plan)Days: Count of exclusion days for an exclusion type.Days of Exclusion: Count of exclusion days.Discipline Rate: Count of students with at least one disciplinary incident divided by count of all enrolled students.E. [13] The most recent state playoffs appearance occurred in 2009. As of Fall 2016 the student demographics were:[25]. @3 9Ju0bw01j7 @\LBp10-K ` 0= 12. The hiring process for a new principal is usually pretty long and a lot goes into it. Principal. The Black Lives Matters in School movement has its roots in Seattle. The Roosevelt News accepts, and may choose to publish, signed letters to the editors. I dont think that my high school life challenged me enough. Mr. Vances career started in Montgomery County, MD as a counselor and a coach. EN. Many school administrators havent seemed to embrace the curriculum,she said, because they think their schools already promote diversity and dont realize the problems are systemic. Thats what leaders do, even if its not formally in a classroom.. Please checkwww.roosevelthsptsa.com, Join or renew your PTSA membership onlineTO REQUEST A MEMBERSHIP SCHOLARSHIP, pleaseemail [email protected], RHS E-News: Weekly Email NewsletterSign up here. Contact us: Research and Evaluation Department,[email protected]. Educators in multiple cities including Seattle then planneda nationwide Black Lives Matter at Schools week. She lived, studied, and worked in Europe and enjoys visiting family there. In January 2017, a group of educators in Philadelphia inspired by what had transpired in Seattleorganized a week of events based on the principles of the Black Lives Matter movement. Known as "The Pride of Seattle," this group of students also travels to and performs in multiple parades in the Northwest region each year.[9]. Lovely how everyone is assuming the worst here. To see what else is happening this spring, go to one of the websites below: For More on RHS Jazz Bands click here or visit the Jazz Boosters Calendar Page. Roosevelt High School seattle, washington Register for FREE to view the profiles of 11,808 other alumni *Grad year Create your password Please enter 6-20 characters *Required By clicking Submit, you agree to the Classmates Terms of Service and Privacy Policy Yearbooks View all 73 Roosevelt High School yearbooks 1923 Yearbook 1997 Yearbook And so, I wasnt a very good fit, and I can admit that now., As a result, Hollins is committed to making sure that everyone who walks through Roosevelts doors feels like they are a part of the school community. Idk. Once she learned of The Times story, she sent an email to. During this time classes were held in Lincoln High School. C. View Full Report Card. Students and staff are having a great school year, and we are planning some exciting events during our Centennial celebrating 100 years of service by Roosevelt High School. The Black Student Union posted a response to the cover on Instagram, saying they believe the illustration was not an intentionally malicious action but a common mistake made at RHS., The students wrote: We as a club do not want to stifle anyones viewpoint, however, we do want to open up a conversation on how this article could have been interpreted by certain groups We as students of color within the Roosevelt community feel as if this illustration lacks racial sensitivity and awareness towards the dangers of perpetuating stereotypes.. 11. Its hard to live on [that]. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. 146 0 obj <>stream For someone to leave like this after just 6 months, they either have a major illness/family issue or something went very wrong. The school,the principal wrote in her message, plans to have all staff participate in continued training on bias and stereotype awareness; audit the student newspaper review protocols and tighten internal controls, especially around racial issues; and work with the schoolsBlack Student Union and other cultural clubs to create a plan for reconciliation and healing. Architects for this work were Bassetti Architects. The school is approximately one mile north of the University of Washington's main campus. [8], The marching band performs halftime shows at some home football games and basketball games. And honestly, the last time I talked to Ms. Rockerson, who was the principal when I was here, I told her I was going to come back and be principal at this school.. Brewer, pictured here, began working as a teacher at Ingraham in 1994, so she is familiar with the district and with urban high schools. Questions, comments, or concerns? Rena Mateja Walker Burr, a freshman at Cleveland High School, said she wants her teachers to check in with her and see how shes doing. Sometimes students whove had a hard time in ninth grade, figure it out, and develop and mature. 419. Rodgers taught pretty much all levels of Spanish throughout her time as a teacher, and also used these skills as an English Language Learner (ELL) teacher. I thought it might be interesting to consider what could be next steps for me., After being in the Seattle Public Schools system for so long, Rodgers says shes eager to take on new challenges. (click on membership form) and mail to RHS Golden Grads, PO Box 281, Edmonds, WA 98020-0281. *Incidents by Day of Week: Count of disciplinary actions by day of week.Incidents by Grade: Count of disciplinary actions by grade.Incidents by Hour: Count of disciplinary actions by hour.Incidents by Exclusion Type: Count of disciplinary incidents for an exclusion type.Incidents by Student Attribute or Support Service: Count of disciplinary incidents. Roosevelt High School. Submit announcements:Wednesday by 5 p.m. to the RHS Parent eNews editors ([email protected]). Joseph is the director of the UWs Center for Communication, Difference, and Equity. Class of 2023 Volunteers Needed! For questions or concerns, please reach out to the school leader for a specific school. It used to offer Japanese and Latin and was the last Seattle Public Schools school to do so before the programs were cut due to lack of interest, though it is generally agreed that the problem was actually the funding. They will continue in this shared leadership role for the remainder of the school year and will continue to be supported by the various central departments and staff as needed. Print and complete the membershipform (click on membership form) and mail to RHS Golden Grads, PO Box 281, Edmonds, WA 98020-0281. An addition was constructed on the north side of the main building to house a new gym, cafeteria and performing arts center. Find the second link below the swing dancers GG Members by Grad Year. O'Dea is a part of the Archdiocese of Seattle.. Of its 507 students in four grades in 2020, 60% were Catholics, 58% were Caucasian, 13% were African American, and 19% were multi . The rates for membership are: $20 for an individual annual member or $30 for a couple living in the same household. Hollins got a degree in education, eventually leading him back to Roosevelt. Jazz Band III was introduced at the beginning of the 200607 school year because of an increased number of jazz musicians arriving at Roosevelt. Mr. Vance has a deep passion for the West Seattle Community and a vested interest in creating an education experience that supports all student in preparing themselves for their future. Nancy Carroll has been an assistant principal of West Seattle High School since the 2018-19 school year. Roosevelt offers Spanish and French, and it is the only school in Seattle Public Schools that offers American Sign Language. The illustration accompanied two stories in the newspaper: one on how substance abuse contributes to homelessness, and the other on how drug rehabilitation works and how much it costs. There was talk Tuesday of smart schools and smart boards and even Phil Smart, but students said the best thing about Roosevelt High School 's new $93.8 million renovation is this -- they were in . Roosevelt High School (RHS) is a public secondary school located in the Roosevelt neighborhood of Seattle, Washington, United States. ROOSEVELT HIGH SCHOOL 1410 NE 66th St. Seattle, WA 98115 206-252-4810 (main office) CONTACT. The local high school was named for him in 1922, and its mascot is the Roughriders, named for President Theodore Roosevelt's famous military regiment. For four years, Rodgers has been principal at Roosevelt High School in the Seattle School District. The Roosevelt News is a student run publication that aims to present factual and unbiased news and meaningful content to students, teachers, parents, and alumni. On Facebook, a man who identified himself as the father of the student who drew the illustration said his son raised concerns before publication about whether the image was appropriate, but those concerns were dismissed. According to state test scores, 68% of students are at least proficient in math and 93% in reading. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Roosevelt High School School Hours: 8:50 a.m. - 3:40 p.m. Wednesdays: 8:50 a.m. - 2:25 p.m. View Bell Schedule Attendance: 206-252-4814 [email protected] Main Office: 206-252-4810 Fax: 206-252-4811 Resources Roosevelt eNewsletter Senior Updates College Visit Schedule Counseling Center School Nurse Career Connected Learning For Rodgers and many other students around her year, Lynn Kodama, former Roosevelt Spanish teacher who retired in 2017, was an inspiration to pursue higher education and careers in Spanish. She said shed like school employees to ask about her goals and how they can help her meet them. You can add Credit Card instructions to the form or attach your personal check to pay your dues. Uh whatever happened to principal Kristina? This group was created in 2001 by teachers Tom Nolet, Francene Watson, and Danny Rock with assistance from the University of Washington's Comparative History of Ideas Program and the Jackson School of International Studies. 2445 3rd Ave. S, Seattle, WA 98134 Its easy to do. If you are interested in placing an ad, call (206) 948-9740. hbbd``b`:$% $W @Hg ~ .$bAz ;8,F We want to acknowledge the strong work that Assistant Principals Proctor, Merca, and Kelly have led during Principal Hollinss absence, ensuring our students and staff at Roosevelt High School are safe and focused on the teaching and learning we want for each of our school communities. Technology Supports for Families: Seattleschools.orgTranslated formsin Amharic, Chinese, Somali, Spanish, Tagalog, and Vietnamese. Questions, comments, or concerns? Great Hearts Roosevelt is a member of the prestigious Great Hearts network of classical liberal arts preparatory academies in the metropolitan Phoenix area. Just a few sentences will be fine! That transition in roles was a positive., And as for the next principal? Hollins says, Were going to do several different things. This leave will continue for the remainder of the school year, at which time he will end his employment with Seattle Public Schools. I think in our quarantine, [Ive] spent some time thinking about whats best for our family and reassessing our current realities, she says. In the 2013 festival, three groups out of the five (including a quintet and a sinfonia group) took first place in their divisions. Contact us at [email protected]. Roosevelt High School is a public high school of the Seattle Public Schools located in Seattle, WA. It's Coming Up Fast - Time to Renew Your Membership in Golden Grads, 3 Seattle-area high schools make finals of 2023 Essentially Ellington jazz band competition. The Iron Riders were also on the winning alliance at the 8th Annual Washington Girls Generation FIRST Robotics Competition in 2019. This project included demolition of the gymnasium, cafetorium and shop; and historic renovation of the 1922 and 1928 buildings. The Roosevelt News accepts, and may choose to publish, signed letters to the editors. At the start of the 20162017 school year, a fourth jazz band was added due to an even greater amount of jazz musicians entering the program. Israel Presley, a senior at Rainier Beach, said he thinks the Seattle school board has been trying but needs to do more to support students of color. OnMonday, facing backlash,Roosevelt Principal Kristina Anderson Rodgers posted a message to the schools website apologizing for the illustration for perpetuating racial bias and stereotypes, and said the staff failed to identify imagery that is harmful and hurtful., I share your feelings of frustration and dismay and I am committed to working with our students, staff and community to learn from this incident, Anderson Rodgers wrote. And so, theres just a lot more bubbliness and positivity that Im noticing, for sure., Proctor continues by saying, I think that Mr. Hollins is going to bring about a lot of positive change. Principal & interest $1,163. . [citation needed] Eight periods of drama are offered per day including directing, acting, technical theater, production, design, and a complete musical theater program. [citation needed] The girls' basketball team has won one state championship[14] and had a wide-release theatrical movie, The Heart of the Game, based on their experiences. # 842 in National Rankings. I love watching the change in students between freshman and senior year. The student who made this illustration might very well not harbor any racial animus, but his drawing, which is clearly racist (I dont think theres any disputing that) does show how easy it is to spew the racist stereotypes that live deep within all of us not because were bad people, but because we live in a society that is racist, she said. Or it is a legal matter and they cant release any info? From there, Whitworth began coaching and evaluating her for the position, and every night after teaching for two years, Rodgers studied at Western Washington University to be certified in school administration. You know, it smelled old, and the lighting was different. Having grown up in the city and attended Roosevelt High School himself as a student, Hollins always had a dream of returning to the community he was raised in. [3] The Roosevelt News accepts, and may choose to publish, signed letters to the editors. It subsequently gave its name to the Roosevelt neighborhood and nearby Roosevelt Way Northeast.[5]. Tracy Castro-Gill, the Puget Sound regional teacher of the year and manager of the districts nascent ethnic studies program, also suggested the Roosevelt student isnt to blame. Fax: 206-252-4811, 1410 NE 66th St. Besides the jazz bands and orchestras, student musicians have the option to be in one of two concert bands. I have a son thats currently in first grade, and I have twins that will be in kindergarten next year, she says. As many of you have now heard, Principal Hollins is on an approved leave. To this day, Rodgers says she still misses teaching. She says she wouldnt work in any other level of schooling. Chronic health issue for himself or a loved one, Strong disagreement with school district leadership, Family needs / demands requiring his focus, Professional opportunity and negotiated separation. [3] NPR described RHS as "an above-average school in a below-average school district"[4] based on test scores in 2001. New principals appointed at Garfield, Roosevelt. School Climate Surveysare used for school-level improvements, climate surveys are given to all staff, students and families each year. The Roosevelt Parent Teacher Student Association (PTSA) welcomes you to the 2022-23 school year. Should Foreign Language Be Required For Graduation? If you are interested in placing an ad, call (206) 948-9740. This attendance area impacted by an approved boundary change. Your Grapevine Newsletter will continue to arrive in the in-box of paid-up members. Opened in 1922 to relieve overcrowding at Lincoln High School, [2] it ranks as the second-largest high school in Seattle Public Schools. Joseph, with the UW, said daily skills-building work would have made it less likely the student artist would have drawn the image he did, and also that if he did create it, that his classmates, his teachers, his parents, might have an open dialogue about why its troubling, and the power that racist representations play today and maybe why its not a good choice for the school paper., WA to end masking requirement in health care, correctional facilities, Fire on Lake City Way in Seattle raises smoke, flooding concerns, One Seattle business is taking a stand against tipping mania, Chef Ethan Stowell buys a historic Seattle dive bar, Amazon shutters some convenience stores, including 2 in Seattle, Castro-Gill hopes schools will adopt an introductory ethnic studies curriculum. View School Flyers. John Stanford Center for Educational Excellence As a former special education and alternative education teacher, she is enthusiastic about preparing students for smooth post-secondarytransitions and to prepare for success in a global economy. To support this work and to increase transparency and accountability, the district has created and published public facing discipline dashboards for each school which became available on November 1, 2021. I think its really important that administrators always think of themselves as teachers first, because we still are, its just a different way, she says. %PDF-1.6 % Then click on that link. 121 0 obj <> endobj The girls' golf team won the 2021 Metro League championship. And after that we work everything else out., Follow us on Instagram @therooseveltnews for issue updates and to learn more about the staff! A dedication ceremony took place on October 27, Theodore Roosevelt's birthday. Prior to becoming that, she worked for seven years as one of the school's assistant principals. Roosevelt High School is the 51st largest public high school in Washington and the 2,504th largest nationally. This document also serves as the school-wide improvement plan for our Title I schools. With this new position being a ferry ride across the water, Rodgers plans for her family residence to move to Bainbridge Island for the start of the school year. Rodgers found her passion for teaching when she began volunteering at Walla Walla Public Schools while studying at Whitman. Seattle struggles with making changes happen, Presley said. There are four private voice teachers, a vocal director, and a choreographer for the annual musical. [https://saveseattleschools.blogspot.com/2022/03/seattle-public-schools-and-their.html?m=1#more]. Im interested to understand and unpack what that looks like in a smaller district thats much flatter as far as the leadership goes.. Questionsabout school reports? The Roosevelt News is a student run publication that aims to present factual and unbiased news and meaningful content to students, teachers, parents, and alumni. Jessica Proctor, Assistant Principal at Roosevelt, has worked very closely with Hollins in the first months of school. He admits that the transition was challenging, saying theres always more things to do than time., Beyond obstacles created as a result of the pandemic, Hollins explains that he is also in the process of learning a different school culture; [thats] different too., Nevertheless, he mentions that the students have really embraced me. Smiling, he says, You dont know how it feels, to go to a game and all you hear is HOLLINS WHATS UP! I mean, its just an amazing feeling. It was a really different school, and it really needed to remodel by the time it got remodeled, it was really rundown.. Rodgers is a born and raised Seattleite, where she made her way through Eckstein Middle School and eventually to Roosevelt High School. BTA I funded more than 465 small and large facility projects at every school in the city. Brian Vance. Read more in the Seattle Times: 3 Seattle-area high schools make finals of 2023 Essentially Ellington jazz band competition. Next week, teachers involved in the movementplan to teach lessons on institutional racism and black history throughout the district. Roosevelt, in north Seattles Ravenna neighborhood, is one of the least diverse high schools in the Seattle district. 2, the Seattle Public Schools' Human Resources Board Report listed separations and hires. She had never considered it before Kim Whitworth, former assistant principal of Ballard High School, referred her to the idea. The dedication took place on. Dear RHS Community, As many of you have now heard, Principal Hollins is on an approved leave. Our intent is to broaden thinking and bring awareness to issues that matter in our community and provide an open forum for discussion within our school. [email protected], Main Office: 206-252-4810 Roosevelt was completely remodeled when I was here, our current library was the theater I took my PSAT in our now library which was the theater. She speaks fluent German, pretty good Spanish, and rotten French. Kane Hall 220, University of Washington campus, NAACP Youth Coalition rally at Seattle Public Schools Board meeting, John Stanford Center for Educational Excellence, The illustration on the front cover of The Roosevelt News, Roosevelt Highs newspaper, showeda black man casually dressed in a jacket, beanie and scarf facing a white man in a business suit and tie. Despite these efforts, Hollins acknowledges that students can still struggle to find a place at Roosevelt, saying that he too didnt fit into the high school experience. At the 2016 Western High School Regional Championships, the boys placed first and the girls took 6th place. Current speculation is that its related to a fight he broke up at Roosevelt last fall. Mr. Vance's career started in Montgomery County, MD as a counselor and a coach. In the winter of 20162017, varsity and junior varsity teams began participating in the new mixed winter high school league offered by Disc Northwest. The Buildings, Technology and Academics (BTA) Capital Levy supports the districts long-range plans to upgrade and renovate aging school facilities and address enrollment growth. New Leadership Team: I will be introducing two new Assistant Principals to our school this year. After moving to Washington State, he completed his administrative program at the University of Washingtons Danforth Educational Leadership Program. And so thats what hooked me.. On page one, line five bears a familiar name: "Hollins HkwauaQueJol, Roosevelt High School, High School Principal." In 2016, an event at John Muir Elementary in which teachers planned to wear Black Lives Matter shirts, because of a security threat. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. To maybe. Distance: 0.4 mi. About 69 percent of its enrollment is white, and 4 percent is. EN RU CN DE ES. Hoping you can send in some news about yourself by the deadline on March 10. HkwauaQueJol Hollins, Roosevelt's new principal, is no stranger to Seattle Public Schools. [16] Since the start of the official state playoffs in 1974, Roosevelt has made it to the state playoffs five times, most recently advancing to the quarterfinals in 2012 and to Round of 16 in 2014. The Roosevelt News was awarded the honor, Sayre Burwell (left), Lucas Schultze (right) / Gabby Demeny, The Roosevelt News Are you looking, Students Call Cultural Appropriation on ASR, Roosevelt Teacher Racial Diversity Lags Behind Students, Seattle City Council Allocates $4M to School Mental Health Resources, TRN Earns First Class Honor in Critique by NSPA, In Our Honest Opinions, With Lucas and Sayre. Rodgers says that though she has not been actively seeking a new position, when the job was mentioned to her, it allowed her to reevaluate the next steps in her career. She . The $398 million Building Excellence II (BEX II) was approved by Seattle voters in 2001 to replace the expiring BEX I Capital Levy. He is very excited about West Seattle High School. As part of Seattle Excellence, Seattle Public Schools Strategic Plan, the district is committed to interrupting disproportionate practices in discipline. A photo of the illustration spread rapidly among students and parents at other schools on social media,and it prompted the principal to apologize, plan continued diversity training for staff and audit the newspapers workflow. As principal of a comprehensive public high school in the 21st century, its a big leap from any other administrative position. Whats going on at (Roosevelt) is a direct reflection that we dont have ethnic studies.. In February 2010, the $270M, six-year capital levy, Buildings, Technology and Academics III (BTA III), garnered support from 73.45 percent of those voting in the levy election. 3000 California Ave. SW Many saidwhat they wanted most was for teachers and administrators to listen to and invest in them. Her experience also includes serving as athletic director for Ballard High School. Please submit them to The Roosevelt News, Attention: Paul Reese, Roosevelt High School, 1410 NE 66th Street, Seattle, Washington 98115; or by email to [email protected].
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