Class of 2021

Commencement Ceremony 2021

Woodinville: Wednesday, June 16, 7 p.m.*

North Creek: Wednesday, June 16, 3:30 p.m.
Inglemoor: Tuesday, June 15, 3:30 p.m.
Bothell: Tuesday, June 15, 7 p.m.

*Originally, NSD's Commencement Ceremonies were scheduled for Monday, June 14 and Tuesday, June 15, the 2nd Monday and Tuesday in June.

• Subsequently, there was a scheduling conflict for June 14.
• Rather than pushing our ceremonies back to NSD's traditional 3rd Monday and Tuesday (June 21/22), the Wednesday, June 16 date was added.
• This adjustment moved Woodinville's ceremony from Tuesday, June 15 to Wednesday, June 16. 

PTSA Scholarships Available

Woodinville High School PTSA is offering scholarships to two graduating seniors in the class of 2021.  The goal of these scholarships is to acknowledge academic achievements and contribution to the school/community through work or volunteer activities. 

Amount: Two $2000 scholarships will be awarded to WHS Seniors

Due: Friday, April 9, 2021

Complete applications must be submitted by email.  See application for instructions.

PTSA APPLICATION

Senior Falcon Fest - March 31st

Here is the google form to sign up: 

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScdnhB5_RCHRss-pOGS68HiunZtlo0ougbQEFJ4HOsKTh9CdQ/viewform

Directions for Falcon Fest

 

Covid Guidelines for Falcon Fest

NHS Final Hours Submission

All final hours for National Honor Society members are due by 11:59 p.m. on March 26th, 2021. Students will upload documentation of at least 20 service hours total to the assignment on the NHS Schoology page. Please remember to submit ALL service hours for the year, including a resubmission of the hours submitted at the November check. 

Students who do not upload their final hours or did not meet requirements from the November check will not be considered for admission into National Honor Society for the 2021-2022 school year. (Yes, students are being inducted into NHS for next year.) Details will follow about the induction ceremony that will take place on May 20, 2021.

Students can view their "grade" on the NHS Schoology to check that they have met requirements for the year so far. There is no appeal process for not turning hours in on time or a cumulative GPA below 3.5.

If you believe we have made an error or have any questions, please contact Ms. Hartinger at ghartinger@nsd.org.

Delivery of WHS Class of 2021 "We Love You" Yard Signs began Saturday, March 6!

WHS ASB, administration, faculty, and staff are glad to hear the positive feedback that the signs are welcome additions to our seniors' yards! 

The WHS Junior class designed the sign and organized the distribution to show their love for the class of 2021. Please know that there are a lot of signs to be delivered and most of them are being delivered by students. We are hoping each senior has a sign by Sunday, March 7, but it may take until Monday, March 8.

If you do not receive one by the end of the day Monday, March 8, please email WHS Activities Director Kurt Melton at kmelton@nsd.org and he will arrange for one to be delivered to your senior the week of March 8-12.

Thank you and Go Falcons!

NACAC National College Fair - Sunday, February 28th, 10-4pm

Start your College Search for free this Sunday, February 28th at the NACAC National College Fair. This is an opportunity to visit with college admission counselors from over 600 colleges and universities nationwide. The event goes from 10AM - 4PM PST. For more information please click on the link. 

https://virtualcollegefairs.org/events/42/exhibitors

World Language Competency Testing: 12th-Grade 2020-21 Registration Open thru March 3

In the Northshore School District students can earn high school credit in a World Language by successfully passing a World Language Competency test and demonstrating your proficiency in reading, writing, speaking and listening. They may also earn a Seal of Biliteracy on their high school diploma for demonstrating a high level of proficiency.

Since the transition to distance learning due to the COVID 19 pandemic, the District has been exploring ways to offer testing to a limited number of students while maintaining the required test security protocols, as well as following all recommended safety guidelines for students and staff administering the tests. NSD is pleased to announce our plan for testing interested Northshore 12th grade students. The testing will be online using Zoom and proctors (observers who provide direction and answer questions throughout the testing).  

Registration is now open for all 12th grade students who are interested in being tested. It is important to have a firm number of students who will test in order for the District to move forward with planning.

Testing Information:

·       Registration dates: February 11 – March 3, 2021

·       Eligibility for registration: Northshore School District students in grade 12 ONLY. Priority will be given to students who need credits for graduation or college entrance requirements.

·       Remote testing date: To be determined based on registrations received. Registered students will be contacted with more information after the close of the registration period.

·       Register Here:  https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSduz3hc03RL87B0eO-9GRf6MXFtxe2qt_hGHvLw3f0Jd7jhEA/viewform

More detailed information about the test and earning credits can be found on the World Language Competency Test website. Students with further questions can email wlcompetency@nsd.org. Staff can contact Anne Deutschman with any questions.

Scholarship Foundation of Northshore: Applications Open 11/16! Due 2/15!

Northshore students are invited to explore scholarships they are eligible for and to apply for scholarships. Applications open November 16, 2020 and close on February 15, 2021.

For more information and to search their scholarships, please visit their website at  https://sf-ns.org/. 

Questions? Contact Ms. Gerlinger at egerlinger@nsd.org

“Poppin 2021” – Follow Up on February 3, 8:00-9:50am!

“Poppin 2021” – An appreciation event for the Senior Class of 2021

ALL seniors are invited to drive through campus to pick up a "Poppin 2021" themed gift on Monday, January 25th, from 1-3 p.m.  We do ask that students driving through campus follow Covid-19 safety guidelines and wear a mask. Please be mindful of the following directions before joining us on Monday:

·       Enter through the main entrance and turn into the lower (teacher) parking lot.

·       Have a sign on your passenger side window that says, "Class of 2021" + your first and last name.

·       If you are picking up the gift for a sibling or friend, you must also have a sign for them as well.

This event coincides with our collection of materials event.  This allows seniors the opportunity to drop off materials and pick up their “Poppin 2021” gift without having to return to campus a second time.  The collection of materials is taking place in the “Main Car Loop” while our “Poppin 2021” event will occur in the lower staff parking lot.  Please see the map for location/directional information.

High School and Beyond Plan (HSBP) - Due January 31!

As announced at the January 8 advisory with Ms. Gerlinger, next steps include finishing your High School and Beyond Plan (HSBP), a graduation requirement, and applying for scholarships (not required, but helpful). 

• The High School and Beyond Plan (HSBP) is a requirement due by January 31, 2021. You can access assigned tasks via your Naviance account. The mandatory Senior advisory period on Friday 1/8 walked seniors through the process.
  • Watch the Zoom video.
• Ms. Gerlinger also has open sessions to assist seniors with the HSBP over these next three weeks (access her via her Ms. Gerlinger's Zoom Room Wednesday, January 13 and 27 from 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM).
• Ms. Allen is available Friday, January 29 from 10:55-11:55am at Lisa Allen's Zoom Room.
• Our website also has information posted: https://woodinville.nsd.org/counseling/naviance. 

If these dates don't work, please feel free to reach out via email and we can choose a time that works for you. We want to help you complete your HS&B plan!  You can reach Mrs. Allen at lallen@nsd.org or Ms. Gerlinger at egerlinger@nsd.org.

Senior Mid-Year Rank: Add to Transcripts due January 25 by 3pm

• IF you have any outside credits you want posted to your transcript, please send an official transcript from the outside school and a completed Add to Transcript form to your counselor by 3:00pm on January 25th. 
• If we do not receive them by the 25th, they will not be included in your GPA for class rank.  

First semester ends January 22nd

With the end of the semester approaching, we want to remind students to make the most of these last few weeks. Sometimes, the difference between one grade and the next is the completion of a few more assignments.
 
Here are some tips to end the semester strong:

• Talk with your teacher. Your teachers are the experts on the subject and are the best resource for the material. Stay after class to ask questions or visit them during office hours. Now is the time!
• Prioritize your missing assignments with your teachers: if you can't complete all of your outstanding assignments, make sure to spend your time doing the assignments that will give you the most amount of points. Talk with your teacher to make a plan.
• Start small. Is that list of missing assignments creating feelings of stress and anxiety? Instead of focusing on ALL your missing assignments, start with just one. Find your best study area and commit to working on that one nagging assignment for 20 minutes. After 20 minutes, assess your status and determine if you can keep going or need to take a walk/snack break before continuing. Once you completed and turned in your assignment, make sure to brag about it and celebrate your success! 
• Reach out to your counselor! We are here to advocate for you and help you navigate through stress, anxiety, and concerns. We have many tools in our toolbox to help students address mental health concerns, academic planning, and for finding success in classes. We love to hear from you!
• Don't give up. Teachers love seeing students trying their best, especially when it's hard. "You won't succeed if you never try." Keep believing in yourself and doing the best you can do.

High School & Beyond: Attendance Required at Friday, January 8 Advisory!

Seniors, mark your calendars to attend Advisory on Friday, January 8.  Attendance is required for High School and Beyond information!

Senior College "Apps & Chats"
11/4, 11/18, 12/2, 12/16, 11a.m. - 12 p.m.

“Apps & Chats” continue, where counselors block out virtual office hours specifically to chat about seniors' college apps! Counselors can provide feedback and support for any questions related to applications, college essays, recommendations, etc.!

Four additional Wednesday sessions are currently planned from 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.:

• 11/4
• 11/18
• 12/2
  
• 12/16

Seniors click on their counselor’s Zoom Room link during those times to chat about college apps!

• A-C:      Ms. Miller
• D-H:      Ms. Lamb
• I-Me:      Mr. Churchill
• Mi-Sc:  Mr. Hirsch
• Se-Z:      Ms. Brenner
• Running Start: Ms. Gerlinger

Senior College “Apps & Chats"! 

What are “Apps & Chats”? Counselors block out virtual office hours specifically to chat about your college apps! Counselors can provide feedback and support for any questions related to applications, college essays, recommendations, etc.

Two October sessions are currently planned, before the November 1 deadline:

• Wednesday, October 21 from 11:00-12:00
• Wednesday, October 28 from 11:00-12:00
   

Seniors click on their counselor’s Zoom Room link during those times to chat about college apps!

• Ms. Miller: Students A-C
• Ms. Lamb: Students D-H
• Mr. Churchill: Students I-Mi
• Mr. Hirsch: Mo-Sh
• Ms. Brenner: Si-Z

Free NSSF College Planning Workshops for 2021 Seniors

Feeling stressed about your plans for next year? Not sure how to apply to college and get the money you need to afford it?  Join the Northshore Schools Foundation (NSSF) for A Senior’s Guide to College Planning and receive support and resources for a successful college application process.  In these free workshops, choosing colleges to apply to, how to prepare a successful college application, and financial aid will be covered.

Chose one workshop or choose them all.

• Tuesday, Nov. 10th at 6pm
  College Applications 101: Where, Why, How, When https://nsdfcollege101.eventbrite.com
• Thursday, Nov. 12th at 3pm
  Using Naviance to find your right college fit https://nsdfnaviance20.eventbrite.com
• Wednesday, Nov. 18th at 6pm
  College Applications 102: Personal Statements & Scholarships
  https://nsdfcollege102.eventbrite.com
• Saturday, Nov. 21st at 11am
  Affording College: How to submit your FAFSA/WASFA  https://nsdfcollegefinance.eventbrite.com

Learn more!

Class of 2021: Class rank is now available! 

November 30, 2020

Update - please note if you need your Class Rank to email your counselor directly.  The Google Form is no longer being monitored.

Thank you!

_________________________________________________________

October 19, 2020

To maintain confidentiality and for efficiency purposes, we’ve created a Google form for you to fill out and submit for your class rank. 

Once you complete the Google form, you will receive an e-mail response, within 24 hours, from Counseling Intern Mr. Schoen, with your official class rank and class size. 

Students are responsible for filling out the Google form. You must have an @apps.nsd.org email account to complete the Google form:

Class Rank Google Form 

Your WHS Counselors, 

Ms. Miller, Ms. Lamb, Mr. Churchill, Mr. Hirsch, Ms. Brenner, Mr. Schoen, Ms. Gerlinger

Jostens Senior Week! Oct 26 - Nov 1
Cap, Gown, & Announcement Orders!

It is time for seniors to place their orders for the required cap/gown unit, and all the graduation items needed to be prepared for the Ceremony and Celebrate this wonderful accomplishment. Jostens is Northshore School District's official graduation supplier. They are setting aside a full week of savings for our seniors. 

During Senior Week There will be Free Shipping on your entire order and the best prices for your required cap/gown unit. Be sure to click the link below for all the information and to order your cap, gown, and announcement during the week of October 26-November 1.

https://jostenspnw.clickfunnels.com/have-you-registered6vb1no9p

During Senior Week Jostens will provide:

• Free shipping on all products
• $20.00 savings on your cap and gown (savings reflected on the website)
• A free cap, gown and tassel when ordering your ring
• Be guaranteed the official graduation announcement.

Yearbook News! Pricing & Senior Photo Information!

Yearbooks for the 2020-21 school year will be available for purchase online through TouchBase December 1-18 for $45.00. This is the final sales window for the 2020-21 school year.

• Senior Photo uploads are due by October 22!
• Senior Ads are due by December 16!

CLASS OF 2021 WHS YEARBOOK SENIOR ADS!

DUE: 12/16/2020

All senior ads submitted to the WHS Yearbook must be created and paid for online at: 
https://www.balfour.com/washington/woodinville/woodinville-high-school/yearbook-packages

PNACAC Virtual College Fair, FREE registration!
Oct. 19-23

The Pacific Northwest Association for College Admissions Counseling (PNACAC) is offering a virtual college fair for students in Washington, October 19th - October 23rd, 2020.  This FREE event allows students and parents to connect with college admission counselors from colleges and universities throughout the country in one convenient location. 

You can also, watch presentations and attend live sessions to learn more about:

The impact of COVID-19 on the admission process

• How to write the best essay or personal statement for your application
• Financial aid and financial award programs by state
• Test-optional and what it means for your application
• Multicultural, first generation, and accessibility/disability resources on college campuses
• How to start your college search and find the best fit
• Community college and transfer pathways to four year institutions

...and so much more!

For more information and to register for this amazIng opportunity, please click on the link below:

PNACAC Virtual College Fair

Warmly,

WHS Counseling Team

(Sent by Lisa Allen, College & Career Secretary @ WHS on Fridays)

Missed the Graduation Info Zoom Webinar Friday Oct. 16th?

Seniors, did you miss the Senior Graduation Information Zoom Meeting on Friday, October 16? If so, Ms. Gerlinger, our College and Career Counselor, will be hosting two make-up sessions to answer any questions you may have. Please join her in her Zoom Room on Monday, October 19th at 11AM or 4PM to learn more about what you need to know!

In the interim, here is a link to the Senior Graduation Information Zoom that was recorded October 16th:  Woodinville 2021 Senior Class Meeting.mp4.

Graduation Information Zoom Webinar - Friday, Oct 16, 1:25-1:55pm

On Friday, October 16,  1:25-1:55 p.m., ALL SENIORS ARE TO ATTEND a GRADUATION INFORMATION ZOOM. This includes Running Start Seniors! Juniors, sophomores, and freshmen students can schedule to meet with their advisor or advisors can request and schedule students to attend from 1:25-1:55 p.m. for support.

Advisors will provide Zoom links through Schoology for 9th, 10th, and 11th-grade students who schedule to meet or are scheduled by advisors to meet.

Seniors are invited to the initial Class of 2021 Senior Meeting on Friday, October 16. The meeting officially runs from 1:25-1:55 (during Advisory), but please feel free join us a bit early so we can start on time. You do not need to go to your assigned advisory on Friday. Simply click on the webinar link below to join the meeting. 

• This meeting is an important step toward getting ready for your high school graduation.
• At this time you will receive important information from Jostens about ordering your cap and gown, as well as other items that will help you celebrate this impressive achievement (please see the document that was attached to the email sent to seniors' @apps.nsd.org emails on Thursday, Oct 15).
• Your parents are also welcome to watch the webinar with you. 

Seniors should check their @apps.nsd.org email account for the Zoom webinar link that was emailed on Thursday, October 15!

The only students who will be marked absent from Advisory on Friday the 16th are:
1)  Seniors;

2) Juniors, sophomores, and freshmen who schedule to meet with their advisor and do not show; or

3) Juniors, sophomores, and freshmen scheduled by an advisor to meet and do not show

WHS Class of 2021 
Printed Name Verification
Diplomas & Commencement Program!

Please accomplish this task by October 15!

1.    Please check your name/s you see printed on your high school transcript distributed at Falcon & Distribution Day (9/10 & 9/11)*. Your name/s reflect what we have in our student information system. It will show your legal name first and then your preferred/nickname underneath if you have gone by another name.

2.     Verify that all spelling, capitalization, and punctuation are correct or if corrections need to be made.

3.     Fill out the WHS Class of 2021 Printed Name Verification Google form completely https://forms.gle/6pjd5rHmC1qL3o2Q6 to indicate exactly how your name should be printed on your diploma and in the Commencement Program for graduation. If name changes are needed, documentation will need to be provided to Mrs. Porter at rporter2@nsd.org.

4.     This process is for name verification only with the submission/questions to Mrs. Porter at rporter2@nsd.org as noted on the Google form. Any questions regarding your transcript with relation to credits/grades should be submitted to your counselor.

Any questions regarding your transcript with relation to credits/grades should be submitted to your counselor.

*Transcripts not picked up 9/10 or 9/11 will be mailed home.

Thursday, October 8th, Woodinville High School will be hosting a Financial Aid webinar starting at 7:00 p.m. 

David Aramaki, a Financial Advisor, will explain the different types of Financial Aid and will also speak about how parents can maximize their money when applying for the FAFSA. This information is applicable for parents of all grade levels.

Additionally, Karen McDonald, a board member of The Scholarship Foundation of Northshore, will share information about the many scholarships available only to Northshore School District senior students!

The link to the webinar is  https://nsd.zoom.us/j/81410436333?pwd=SEJXQnQ5czNJMUZzbTFFQW9wcGhyUT09.  Please note the webinar will not be recorded.

If you should have any questions, please contact:

Estela Gerlinger

College and Career Counselor 

Woodinville High School

"One Falcon, One Family"

egerlinger@nsd.org

Phone: (425) 408-7428

Fax: (425) 408-7402

October 7, 2020 College Application Presentation
Zoom Recording

(click on the presentation image to open the video)

College Application Presentation PowerPoint

College Application Workshop:  Wednesday, October 7th, 12:00-1:00 on zoom 

• How to Apply to College 
• How will WHS send my transcript to my colleges
• How do I ask for a letter of recommendation from my Counselor and Teacher
• What should I put in my college essay
• Holistic review, is it different without a SAT or ACT score
• I need Scholarships and what is the FAFSA 
• Navigating all those sites: Naviance, Common App, Send Edu, Coalition, and more
• High School and Beyond Plan
  
  We will be sending a zoom link to your emails so please be on the lookout for an email with the log in information included. We are limited to 300 guests but will record and post the zoom to the WHS website if you are unable to attend. We are here to support you through this challenging, yet exciting time! 

Class of 2021: Senior Transcript Review 
Deadline Tuesday, October 6

Seniors picked up transcripts at Falcon & Distribution Days.  Those who did not attend will receive their transcript in the mail. Upon review, seniors who have taken a course(s) outside of the Northshore School District and need it posted to their NSD transcript to fulfill graduation requirements and/or for college applications, MUST by Tuesday, October 6:

1. Submit a completed and signed Request to Add Course to Transcript form electronically to their counselor
2. Have an official transcript sent electronically directly from the out-of-district school to their counselor

Senior class rank is calculated once on Thursday, October 15.  Time is needed to process these requests.  Please adhere to the October 6 deadline.

FAFSA / WAFSA Open 10/1!

Seniors, as you continue to work on your college applications, know that our counselors are here to answer questions, review college essay drafts, upload transcripts, write letters of recommendation, and help you navigate through Common Application and Coalition websites. Don’t hesitate to reach out to your counselor for support! 

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) opens on October 1st, so mark your calendars, as this is a task you will want to complete sooner than later. You can access the FAFSA here.

EVERYONE who plans to attend ANY type of post-secondary school should fill out a FAFSA or WASFA (WASFA is for undocumented students), regardless of income levels.
 

View Graduation Requirements for the Class of 2021.