About Washington State PTA Founded in 1905, the Washington Congress of Parents and Teachers, now known as the Washington State Parent Teacher Association(WSPTA), is the largest non-profit, volunteer organization in Washington. Questionsabout school reports? He is very excited about West Seattle High School. Or to walk down the hallway. Roosevelt High School ( RHS) is a public secondary school located in the Roosevelt neighborhood of Seattle, Washington, United States. That transition in roles was a positive., And as for the next principal? [8], The marching band performs halftime shows at some home football games and basketball games. On leave followed by no longer being employed by SPS combined with the lack of any sort of boilerplate well-wishing sure sounds like a legal or administrative issue. Please checkwww.roosevelthsptsa.com, Join or renew your PTSA membership onlineTO REQUEST A MEMBERSHIP SCHOLARSHIP, pleaseemail rooseveltptsa.membership@gmail.com, RHS E-News: Weekly Email NewsletterSign up here. From 2004 to 2006, the building was seismically retrofitted, modernized, and expanded while many of the school's original architectural elements were preserved. By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. 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. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. So in keeping that theme of stories and reading and learning and understanding different cultures, I got a bachelors degree in history.. Should Foreign Language Be Required For Graduation? I feel like I need to do a couple of different things, he says. 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. 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. Students will rally outside of the Seattle Public Schools Board meeting next week, calling for these demands. The Roosevelt News reserves the right to reject any advertisement deemed unacceptable for publication. Its easy to do. For RHS Roughriders Band information click the Riders Band site. She lived, studied, and worked in Europe and enjoys visiting family there. Throughout her career, she has primarily been working at large school districts like Seattle, and wondered what it would be like to be in a smaller district. So, when the opportunity arose, I thought I would act upon it, she says. 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. I have fond memories of Roosevelt, Hollins explains. Roosevelt High School - Special Education Assistant - 1.0 FTE Seattle Public Schools Seattle, WA 6 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants 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. Great Hearts Roosevelt is a member of the prestigious Great Hearts network of classical liberal arts preparatory academies in the metropolitan Phoenix area. ft. townhouse is a 2 bed, 2.0 bath unit. Read more in the Seattle Times: 3 Seattle-area high schools make finals of 2023 Essentially Ellington jazz band competition. 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. If she has a disagreement with another student, shed like for her teachers to hear both sides of the story. 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. Signed opinion pieces represent the views of the writers and not necessarily those of the Editorial Board. EN RU CN DE ES. 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]. The $398 million Building Excellence II (BEX II) was approved by Seattle voters in 2001 to replace the expiring BEX I Capital Levy. [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. At the news conference, some panel members said they felt the push to address racism in schools has mostly been a grass-roots effort. The timing is really good for continuing the work., I wish our students the best, I care about them, Rodgers says. Reminder! Heres how to see us on Facebook: Login to your Facebook page. Type Roosevelt Golden Grads in the searchbox at the top. Roosevelt Golden Grads should pop up as achoice. Click on us to see our page. Underneath the banner with our name, selectLike & Follow. Then start reading our posts when they comeup on your feed. [17], The boys' soccer team has been to the state playoffs fifteen times, placing 4th three times in 1985, 1990, & 2005; 3rd in 2013, and placing 1st in 2017. The hiring process for a new principal is usually pretty long and a lot goes into it. With my twins starting kindergarten, it feels like a natural break, to enroll them in [a new] school as kindergarteners, before theyve begun to make friends and dig into any kind of school community.. The Roosevelt Parent Teacher Student Association (PTSA) welcomes you to the 2022-23 school year. Opened in 1922 to relieve overcrowding at Lincoln High School,[2] it ranks as the second-largest high school in Seattle Public Schools. In response, about 2,000 teachershere wore the shirts and some schools held rallies a month later. [18] After finishing first in 2017, the boys' soccer team was ranked at the end of the year by MaxPreps as the 6th rated Boys Soccer team in the US. In the past, Roosevelt has faced challenges regarding its handling of incidents of sexual assault and discrimination, and in order to help address those issues, the administration has worked to put new initiatives in place. 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. As part of Seattle Excellence, Seattle Public Schools Strategic Plan, the district is committed to interrupting disproportionate practices in discipline. Racism like sexism, homophobia and other types of prejudice that create inequality is something that students need to be given the skills to unpack in class every day, in all different types of ways, said University of Washington professor Ralina Joseph in an email. ROOSEVELT HIGH SCHOOL1410 NE 66th St.Seattle, WA 98115206-252-4810 (main office), Principal: Tami Brewertbrewer@seattleschools.org, Assistant Principals:RoyMerca, Assistant Principal (A-Gil)rmerca@seattleschools.orgRachel Langness, Assistant Principal (Gla-Nob)rllangness@seattleschools.orgMaggie Mattmiller, Assistant Principal (Nor-Z)mamattmiller1@seattleschools.org, Academic Intervention Specialists:Kim Sciarrone kjsciarrone@seattleschools.orgErin E. Bailey eebailey@seattleschools.org, Admin Secretary: Marjorie Gamble mgamble@seattleschools.org, Attendance Office: 206-252-4814rooseveltHS.attendance@seattleschools.org, Seattle Schools siteroosevelths.seattleschools.org, INSTAGRAMStudents: @roosevelt.roughriders1922, Roosevelt News: www.therooseveltnews.orgRHS Theatre www.rhstheatre.netRHS Orchestra www.rooseveltorchestra.orgRoosevelt Band www.riderband.orgRoosevelt Jazz www.rooseveltjazz.orgRoosevelt Athletics Seattleschools.org, Athletic Paperwork online: roosevelths.seattleschools.org, MEETINGS: Usually second TUESDAY of the month. Uh whatever happened to principal Kristina? The Roosevelt News does not run illegal, hateful, or inappropriate advertisements. News and current events in or around Seattle, Washington. 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 roosevelths.attendance@seattleschools.org Main Office: 206-252-4810 Fax: 206-252-4811 Resources Roosevelt eNewsletter Senior Updates College Visit Schedule Counseling Center School Nurse Career Connected Learning The National Education Association, Seattle Education Association and Seattle Parent Teacher Association have endorsed the week of action, and educators in cities across the country will also participate. Ah the old Ballard High School special I see. Roosevelt, in north Seattle's Ravenna neighborhood, is one of the least diverse high schools in the Seattle district. Instead, after graduating high school Hollins was drawn toward cultural anthropology, fueled by a deep love for stories. Huh. Signed opinion pieces represent the views of the writers and not necessarily those of the Editorial Board. The Black Lives Matters in School movement has its roots in Seattle. People have to adapt and see you differently, and you also have to adapt and see yourself differently in the same community, she says. The projects included safety and security upgrades, roof and window replacements and technology and athletic field upgrades. After former Principal Brian Vance stepped down in 2017, Rodgers took on the new role as principal of Roosevelt High School. 6 RHS Students Share How They Stay Connected to Their Cultures. The rates for membership are: $20 for an individual annual member or $30 for a couple living in the same household. Hollins was able to point to a particular moment where it all came together for him. This project included demolition of the gymnasium, cafetorium and shop; and historic renovation of the 1922 and 1928 buildings. Architects for this work were Bassetti Architects. %%EOF Brian Vance joins the West Seattle High School team after serving as the principal of Roosevelt High School and The Center School. Seattle struggles with making changes happen, Presley said. One is, make sure the administration team as well as the school body communicate with each other, the other is making sure students are empowered in many different facets of their own education.. This document also serves as the school-wide improvement plan for our Title I schools. Roy Merca and I are establishing a partnership with our new school leaders. About GreatSchools. hbbd``b`:$% $W @Hg ~ .$bAz ;8,F Prior to becoming that, she worked for seven years as one of the school's assistant principals. . Brian Vance joins the West Seattle High School team after serving as the principal of Roosevelt High School and The Center School. PrincipalBrian Vance206-252-8800 brvance@seattleschools.org. [citation needed] Each year Roosevelt holds its "Dramafest" (a series of twelve student-produced plays), a Winter Production, and a Spring Musical. Contact us: Research and Evaluation Department,research@seattleschools.org. From there, she became reacquainted with the community, including coaching Roosevelt soccer for six seasons. 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. And so thats what hooked me.. Then click on that link. [As] a teacher assistant [I ran] a reading group, and seeing those sixth graders [read] at like a second or third grade to reading at above grade level, was amazing, the process was amazing, he says. School Reports show a brief snapshot of a schools academic growth, student climate, accountability, family and staff engagement, and overall school performance. hb```,\| eaXZ vP5AA*L@yA This said, Hollins was extremely conscious of the reality of the field, saying, cultural anthropologists only get paid about $12,000 a year. For some, the Roosevelt episode called attention to the need for better lessons on ethnic studies and gave added energy to coalition membershopes for the week. 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. What happened here? Questions, comments, or concerns? The band has been a finalist twenty-one times (more than any other band) in the Essentially Ellington Competition in New York City, receiving Honorable Mention in 2010 and 2018, and winning third place in 2000, second place in 2001, 2005, 2009, 2011, and 2012, and first place in 2002, 2007, 2008, and 2019. Roosevelt is a comprehensive urban high school with a student body somewhat reflective of Seattle's diversity. Discipline dashboard data reflects the current school year and will be updated quarterly throughout the school year. Technology Supports for Families: Seattleschools.orgTranslated formsin Amharic, Chinese, Somali, Spanish, Tagalog, and Vietnamese. People are just excitedIts great, just the environment that the students are able to establish., Still, Hollins is hoping to start making real changes around Roosevelt. The student-run club constructs robots to compete in yearly competitions. Ive always longed for my teachers to actually care about me, Presley said. Welcome, Roosevelt High School families! [7], Roosevelt also is home to FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) Washington team 4180, the Iron Riders. Although the Covid-19 pandemic meant no Annual Luncheon in 2020 through 2022, scholarships and Teacher's Wish List requests are being awarded. ROOSEVELT HIGH SCHOOL 1410 NE 66th St. Seattle, WA 98115 206-252-4810 (main office) CONTACT. Thanks to our GG web master, Ellen Brown Hewitt 53 for periodically updating the list of our members there. Hagopian listed a number of high-profile cases of racism in schools nationally, including the case in which a. was told by a referee he had to cut his dreadlocks to compete. In the winter of 20162017, varsity and junior varsity teams began participating in the new mixed winter high school league offered by Disc Northwest. To maybe. She had never considered it before Kim Whitworth, former assistant principal of Ballard High School, referred her to the idea. PACKS FOR TEENShttps://www.roosevelthsptsa.com/PACKSFORTEENS.htmlWith the support of the University District Food Bank and the community, our program serves Roosevelts families in need each week. Print and complete the membershipform (click on membership form) and mail to RHS Golden Grads, PO Box 281, Edmonds, WA 98020-0281. 206-252-8800. brvance@seattleschools.org. district staff and community advocates outlined their plans for Black Lives Matter at School week at a news conference. Idk. [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. @3 9Ju0bw01j7 @\LBp10-K ` 0= Nancy Carroll has been an assistant principal of West Seattle High School since the 2018-19 school year. Find the second link below the swing dancers GG Members by Grad Year. She has two Bachelor of Arts from the University of Washington: German Language and Literature and Psychology; a Master in Teaching from Seattle University and earned her principal certificatefrom Seattle Pacific University. View Bell Schedule, Attendance: 206-252-4814 Rodgers began as assistant principal at Roosevelt in 2010. I think that hes got a lot of ideas from having worked in other schools and districts. [23] They followed up with a 2nd-place finish at the 2015 Seattle Invite Tournament, once again defeating Northwest but losing to Franklin in the finals. 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. 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. Now, walking through the same school halls years later, he feels a quiet sense of nostalgia. Concert Band consists entirely of Freshmen, while older students can either be in the Symphonic Band, or the Wind Ensemble, which was created in the 201617 school year as a result of the expanding band program. In 2016, the boys' golf team capped off an undefeated season with a metro, district, and state championship. Its hard to live on [that]. Here are some pictures to spark your memories. Thats what leaders do, even if its not formally in a classroom.. 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. 135 0 obj <>/Filter/FlateDecode/ID[<5320ABC67FC47A4CBCCE4F6234D160A4>]/Index[121 26]/Info 120 0 R/Length 81/Prev 173921/Root 122 0 R/Size 147/Type/XRef/W[1 2 1]>>stream The Roosevelt News accepts, and may choose to publish, signed letters to the editors. Mr. Vance has served on a wide range of leadership groups and committees within the Seattle Public Schools and at the State level through the Association of Washington School Principals. In the 2013 festival, three groups out of the five (including a quintet and a sinfonia group) took first place in their divisions. 12. If you are interested in placing an ad, call (206) 948-9740. 911 NE 70th St # G, Seattle, WA 98115 is a townhouse unit listed for-sale at $619,950. This attendance area impacted by an approved boundary change. Assistant Principal (A-Le) jbcable@seattleschools.org Caliboso, Antonia. For someone to leave like this after just 6 months, they either have a major illness/family issue or something went very wrong. Incidents are counted as many times as there are students involved.Rate: Discipline rate for an exclusion type.School Name: School name.Students: Count of students with at least one disciplinary incident.Suspensions: Count of suspensions for a student attribute.Weapons: Count of disciplinary incidents in which a weapon was involved. Before that, Mrs. Carroll served as Special Education Assistant Director in Federal Way Public Schools. From the building remodel in the 2000s, to the changes in policies and student busing across the district, and aside from staff that still work here, much of it was nearly unrecognizable to Rodgers when she came back to work at Roosevelt. The students: My AP classes were good kids, a little chatty, but overall good. Whats going on at (Roosevelt) is a direct reflection that we dont have ethnic studies.. 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. A spokesman for the district said Tuesday the superintendent was not available for comment, though he noted about 25 teachers are piloting ethnic studies lessons as the district develops an overall curriculum. Nancy Carroll206-252-8800necarroll@seattleschools.org. Though he had a hard time, he says, That just makes me want to have a very warm and open environment. Cleveland High School. Class of 2024 Volunteers Needed!Class of 2025 Volunteers Needed! 11. 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.. On May 9, 2022, the school district announced the appointment of Ingraham Vice Principal Tami Brewer as Roosevelt's new principal. The Roosevelt News receives national scholastic journalistic recognition. For my first year, it felt like building the plane while I was flying it., But it was also a beneficial experience for Rodgers, saying that her pre-established bonds with the community allowed her to fill the position more seamlessly: I have [and had] really strong relationships with a number of staff; The staff knew me, I knew them. Fax: 206-252-4811, 1410 NE 66th St. Property taxes $170 Home insurance . In summer 2022, Connections launched a two-week pilot program co-developed by Connections volunteers and Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle staff. [3] NPR described RHS as "an above-average school in a below-average school district"[4] based on test scores in 2001. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. Burr highlighted the controversy at Roosevelt High as an example of why Juneau and the district should expand ethnic studies to every school in Seattle. Many said. 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. 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. Overall Score 95.28 /100. The Roosevelt News does not run illegal, hateful, or inappropriate advertisements. The click that they had was amazing. The Roosevelt News accepts, and may choose to publish, signed letters to the editors. Current speculation is that its related to a fight he broke up at Roosevelt last fall. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. In January 2017, a group of educators in Philadelphia inspired by what had transpired in Seattle. The two are exchanging money and a package labeled cure. The headline reads: The Struggles of A Life with Addiction., Sebrena Burr, immediate past president of the Seattle Council PTSA, said the image portrayed the black man as a racist, comic figure.. School reports are produced by the State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction for each school and district in the state and updated periodically throughout the year as data becomes available. We are honored and deeply grateful to get to represent our region alongside our friends fromGarfield High SchoolandBothell High School. The boys team entered the national stage with impressive wins over Summit, Monarch, and Northwest to win the 2015 Westerns High School Ultimate tournament. Distance: 0.4 mi. 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. Administration. BTA I funded more than 465 small and large facility projects at every school in the city. As the students grappled with the image,Seattle educators, students with the NAACP Youth Coalition,district staff and community advocates outlined their plans for Black Lives Matter at School week at a news conference. I like the dialogue with high school students, that high school students are finding their voice, that theyre not afraid to ask good questions and have an engaging conversation, she says. The Seattle Times is not running an image of the cartoon because of its racist depiction. Neither story mentioned the intersection of race and homelessness, but for some, the illustration relied on stereotypes of black individuals as scapegoats in drug abuse and addiction. 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. Sometimes its teaching adults, sometimes its teaching students, sometimes its families, but there is still a teacher aspect to the work.