Debbie Dong - Clerk

313-4407 - Phone

313- 4497 Fax

 

Elizabeth Mikaele

9th-11th grade

Student Last Name A-F

313-4434

 

Kara Hecker

9th-11th grade

Student Last Name G-O

313-4433

 

Dionne Vester

9th-11th grade

Student Last Name P-Z

313-4432

 

Nancy Newlean

Class of 2013 – Seniors

313-4435
To contact us by email type our firstname.lastname@vansd.org

NEWS UPDATES
College Board - AP Scores Update
Beginning in July 2013, students will get AP scores online! College Board will no longer be sending reports in the mail, there are a few things students will want to do to get ready. Click on the link above for more details.
Columbian News 05/03/13
Vancouver Public Schools has launched a new one-to-one technology plan to create 21st century learning environments, giving students access to personal, dynamic digital-learning tools.
Columbian News 04/30/13
Washington State University-Vancouver seeks off campus housing.
Columbian News - 09/15/12
Hudson's Bay teacher honored for lessons beyond math and physics
Seattle Times - 09/22/12
Trends: Washington State's Higher-Education Paradox

INFO. FOR PARENT(S) / GUARDIAN(S)

Keeping Our Kids Safe: Topics – Exploitation and Future Options For Our Kids

Presentation June 6th

Click on resource page above for time and location

Parent Action Plan: Seniors
Parents: From college applications to high school graduation, this is going to be a busy year for you and your 12th-grader. Are you ready?
Parent Action Plan: Juniors
Parents: Are you ready to help your 11th-grader search for colleges, get ready for college admission tests and research financial aid?
Parent Action Plan: Sophomores
Parents: Tenth grade is a great time to decide on college “must-haves” and explore career ideas. Find out how to help your student.
Parent Action Plan: Freshmen
Parents: Find out how you can help your 9th-grader adjust to high school and begin to think about college.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Running Start Meeting during tutorial April 30th and May 2nd -

FOR NEW RUNNING START STUDENTS ONLY

Final SAT of the school year June 1st  - late registration online by May 17th

(11th/12th grade college bound students)

Final ACT of the school year June 8th  - late registration online May 4th -May 17th

(11th/12th grade college bound students)

IMPORTANT REMINDER: If you have a boundary exception to attend Hudson’s Bay High School and have not renewed for next year, go to the main office to get the form. Boundary exceptions must be filled out each year. You will not receive a schedule when school starts this Fall if you do not have a boundary exception on file.

GREAT OPPORTUNITY: Students can practice job interviews with professionals who work in personnel departments of local companies. Professionals will give feedback and make suggestions about how to improve interview skills. Students who want to participate in an after-school interview on May 8 and on May 22, need to sign up in the Career Center or in room 318.5. Fifteen students will be selected for opportunity.

SUMMER JOB FAIR for youth from 1:30 to 5 p.m. this Friday May 10th @ Fort Vancouver Library on C Street in downtown Vancouver. Get help to format a resume and practice for job interviews. Last year more than 400 Clark County youth met with 25 organizations to talk about summer jobs, internships, skills training, and volunteer opportunities.


MISSION

The counseling center will be more intentional and proactive in our approach to working with students, families, and staff.  To do that beginning the 2012-2013 school year part of the counseling team will be working with 9th-11th grade students based on their last name.  One major benefit of the change is that families with multiple children attending Bay will be able to work with one counselor.

Specific services include: classroom guidance activities, group/individual counseling,  career counseling, crisis intervention,  assistance and consultation for parent, and liaison between teachers, students, parents and community services.
DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS
Resource Page
Click on link above to get information about mental health resources, workshops, health care, and community outreach programs.

CLASS OF 2013 - SENIORS
College Bound To Do List Class of 2013
For students who applied to be a College Bound student in the 7th/8th grade only. Click on the link above for tasks that are to be completed September-December 2012.

 

CLASS OF 2014 - JUNIORS

To be on track for 2014 graduation students must start year w/ at least 11 credits.
Understanding Your PSAT/NMSQT Results
Click on the link above to review powerpoint explaining results and what your next steps should be. Results will be handed out Thursday January 10th in the Career Center during Tutorial. For more information go to www.collegeboard.com and access your My College QuickStart account.

 

RUNNING START STUDENTS
RUNNING START INFORMATION
Attention running start students click on link above to read current information about Clark.
ATTENTION NEW RUNNING START STUDENTS
Please click on link above and review powerpoint presentation if you missed tutorial meetings April 30th and May 2nd. Review powerpoint before you meet with your counselor to get verification form signed.

CLASS OF 2015 – SOPHOMORES

To be on track for 2015 graduation students must start year w/ at least 5.5 credits.
Understanding Your PSAT/NMSQT Results
Click on the link above to review powerpoint explaining results and what your next steps should be. Results will be handed out Thursday January 10th in the Career Center during Tutorial. For more information go to www.collegeboard.com and access your My College QuickStart account.

 

CLASS OF 2016 – FRESHMEN
Things to Think About
Click on the link above to gain ideas of how to get through your freshmen year.

 

MIDDLE SCHOOL TO HIGH SCHOOL TRANSITION
Parent Action Plan: Middle School
Parents: Find out how to help your middle school student develop the right work and study habits to prepare for high school and college.
On Target Summer Program
On Target program is designed to assist students in becoming more proficient with their math and reading skills while making a successful transition from middle to high school. No credit is awarded for participating in program but it will boost skills to assist student students to pass their scheduled classes.
On Target Program Application
Transition to High School
Click on the link above to view a powerpoint presentation that includes helpful ideas of what students and parents can do to contribute to a successful transition to high school.

STAYING ON TRACK
Take Control of Homework
Homework is an essential part of high school — and college. Setting good habits now will help you later. Use these tips to manage the work.
8 Way to Take Control of Your Time
Developing time-management skills now will help you in your college career and beyond. Find out how you can get started and stay on schedule.

 

HOW TO PREPARE FOR COLLEGE
PSAT/NMSQT
The Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT) is a program cosponsored by the College Board and National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC). It's a standardized test that provides firsthand practice for the SAT®. It also gives you a chance to enter NMSC scholarship programs and gain access to college and career planning tools. Click on the link above for more details.

 

LEARNING LINKS AND ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
8 Ways to Take Control of Your Time
Developing time-management skills now will help you in your college career and beyond. Find out how you can get started and stay on schedule.
Learning What You Love in High School
High school is the perfect time for you to explore your talents and hobbies, and find out what it is that you really enjoy doing.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS
Harney Elementary School - Two Options
Monday evenings or after school. Click on the link above for time, date, and contact information to get signed up.
Math Tutoring

CREDIT RECOVERY OPTIONS
Washington Youth Academy (WYA)
The Washington Youth Academy (WYA) is a division of the National Guard Youth ChalleNGe Program run in Bremerton, WA. Established under authority of both federal and state law, the WYA is a state-run residential and post-residential intervention for 16-18 year olds who have dropped out of high school or are at risk of dropping out. The Washington Youth Academy is a quasi-military training and mentoring program for at-risk youth. The goal of the program is to give youth a second chance to become responsible and productive citizens by helping them improve their life skills, education levels, and employment potential. The program incorporates a highly structured format, with an emphasis on student discipline and personal responsibility to provide a positive, safe, and secure learning environment.
Success Academy
Information coming soon!
After School PLATO
Information coming soon!

 

ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL SETTINGS
Lewis and Clark High School
A new magnet program is opening in the Fall 2013 in Vancouver Public Schools. Lewis and Clark High School is blazing a trail for motivated, hard-working students who will excel in a non-traditional school setting. This school of choice features learning on one-to-one laptop computers with the support and guidance of caring teachers.The NEW Lewis and Clark High School has a few remaining openings for the 2013-2014 school year. You can apply online now, or call the school at 360-313-4350 to learn more.
Vancouver Virtual Learning Academy (VVLA)
The Vancouver Virtual Learning Academy is a full-time high school academic program that includes all core subjects plus electives—everything you need to graduate and prepare for your future. Students meet with teachers in person on a regular basis. The program is based at the Jim Parsley Community Center. (For students in grades 6-12.)
Vancouver Home Connection (VHC)
In Vancouver Public Schools, parents and students have choices, and one of those choices is to home school. Vancouver Home Connection provides the best of home schooling combined with direct teacher support. Our program is tailored to meet the unique needs of students.
Bridges Academy @ Skills Center
The Bridges Academy is a partnership between ESD 112 and the Clark County Skills Center designed to provide high quality career and technical education to students who have dropped out of high school or are in danger of dropping out due to credit deficiency.
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