Lt. Gen. William H. Harrison Preparatory School, IB MYP World School

Harrison Preparatory School

Mission & Vision

Students at HP will graduate as caring, curious, confident, and college-ready young people who have respect for multiple cultures and perspectives.

Teachers at HP will design standards-based challenging learning experiences enriched through technology, community partnerships and personal projects.

Staff at HP will foster meaningful and personalized relationships preparing students for global citizenship.

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Enrollment Process
Harrison Prep is accepting applications for grades 7 - 12.Sixth grade is full, and there is a waiting list. All sixth grade students have been notified of acceptance or placement on the waiting list.

We have space in all other grade levels. If you are interested in enrolling in Harrison, please come to the office to pick up an enrollment packet. Office hours are 8:00- 4:00 until June 19. During the summer, office hours are 9 a.m. until 3 p.m.

Principal's Message

What a journey! I've been doing a lot of reflecting lately on the number of fantastic students, families, community members, and dedicated professionals that I've been able to work with, laugh with, problem solve with, and celebrate with over the course of this year. It's hard to believe that there are less than 50 school days left of this year of learning and growing together.

I'm so proud that the family atomosphere that we've built our reputation on still thrives here at Harrison Prep. We continue our commitment to provide students with a quality education that doesn't lose sight of quality of daily living, community building, and relationship building.

Thank You for your ongoing support. We couldn't do it without you.

Lisa Boyd

Harrison Prep News & Announcements

IB Diploma Programme Candidate School

Lt. Gen. William H. Harrison Prep. School is a candidate school for the Diploma Programme. This school is pursuing authorization as an IB World School. These are schools that share a common philosophy—a commitment to high quality, challenging, international education that Lt. Gen. William H. Harrison Prep. School believes is important for our students.

Only schools authorized by the IB Organization can offer any of its three academic programmes: the Primary Years Programme (PYP), the Middle Years Programme (MYP), or the Diploma Programme (and in addition the IB Career-related Certificate).

For further information about the IB and its programmes, visit http://www.ibo.org

Yearbook Distribution

Yearbooks are almost all distributed. If your student has not picked up their yearbook, they are in the office.

Yearbooks are still on sale on the Treering web site, or you can call and purchase one using the following information.

If you still want to order one, here is the information:
Passcode for ordering Harrison’s Yearbook: 1013225368982169
Phone: 877-755-TREE
Website: http://www.treering.com/validate
Payment methods: Treering accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and electronic checks.

Yearbooks ordered at this point are shipped direct to the student’s house.

Harrison Wins Achievement Award Again!
Click here to learn more about the Achievement Index
Harrison Prep has again won a Washington State Achievement Award for Closing the Achievement Gap. This award tracks data over a three-year period, to see whether students of color or low-income are improving on state tests. We have won this award two years in a row, which means that we have continued to improve over the last four years. This award is a testament to our teachers, who continually work with HP students to help them learn the basics and go beyond.

We will be honored at a ceremony April 30 in Covington, along with the other CPSD schools who received awards.

ID Badges are Mandatory

All staff and students at HP are required to wear their ID badges every day at school. This is a security measure to keep everyone safe. HP has free lanyards for students, or they may use one of their own. All students received a free ID card after having their picture taken. If the first one is lost, replacements are $5. Students should check the small lost and found in the library if their card is missing.

Learn More about the IB MYP Go to this site and click on the link for the General Regulations for the IB MYP As an authorized IB MYP World School, it is our responsibility to make this information accessible to you. Please read it and contact Casey Silbaugh if you have questions or concerns.

Facebook, MySpace and Students
Facebook - Safety for Parents
Harrison Prep wants to remind parents to monitor their children's use of online social media such as Facebook and Myspace. Online issues between students can follow them into the classroom. While HP deals with issues that follow students into the classroom, we cannot police every child's online interactions at home. Many of the issues we are seeing involve children that are younger than the Age Restrictions permitted on these websites. Please monitor your child's internet use, and be aware of what they are doing online. Additional tips are located on the attached webpage from Facebook.

Military Families Click here for a link to JBLM's Student Liaison's Office We recognize that a great number of families at HP are military. We'd like to do a better job of aligning our communication and expectations with your strengths and concerns. Please contact Casey Silbaugh at csilbaug@cloverpark.k12.wa.us about specific needs we might not be aware of. Thanks for choosing HP!

UPCOMING EVENTS

June 18, 2013

Lost and Found
Our Lost and Found has been on tables in the lunchroom for students to find their things and take them home. They will be there tomorrow also, and through Friday. You are welcome to come look through the Lost and Found, which includes many items of clothing, lunch containers, and a retainer.

June 18, 2013

Volunteer Luncheon and Recognition
If you have volunteered at HP this year, you are invited to our Volunteer Luncheon on Tuesday, June 18 at noon, just before our Awards Assembly. Invitations have been sent, but only if you signed in when you volunteered. If you didn't receive an invitation, you are still welcome.

Please call the office, 583-5418, to RSVP.

June 18, 2013

Awards Assembly June 18.
6th/7th Assembly: 1:25-2:15
8-11th Assembly: 2:30-3:30
Parents are always welcome at assemblies. Please come through the office to check in, then proceed to the gym for the assembly.

June 19, 2013

Last Day of School
Early release, 12:30 p.m.

Pumapalooza is our last day event, with games, fun and all-school participation. If you are interested in volunteering, let Ms. Stapleton know right away!

Students need permission to use some toys and games. If you haven't already signed a permission slip, there is a link to the left. You can print the form and sign it, and have your student bring it in before June 18 so they can have the ultimate fun at PumaPalooza.

Lt. Gen. William H. Harrison Preparatory School, IB MYP World School 8800 121st St SW., Lakewood, WA 98498 253-583-5418 FAX: 253-583-5417 Attendance: 583-5435

Last Modified: Tuesday, Jun. 18, 2013