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Discovery Student Bulletin for the Week of April 15th

DISCOVERY HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

   April 15th, 2024

 

Kiwanis Student of the Month is Samantha Galvez.

 

 Hello, Seniors! 
You may have earned credit from Olympic College for FREE at no cost to you! You did this by having taken one or more dual credit CTE at SKHS (Career and Technical Education) classes, registering yourself and the class into SERS (Statewide Enrollment and Reporting System), AND earning a B grade or higher. In order to claim these credits that cost you nothing but your hard work, you need to fill out a quick form requesting transcription. Olympic College will then create a transcript with your earned credits, likely at the end of the school year. Regardless of whether you plan to attend college after high school and send them your OC transcript or not, it's worth your 1 minute of time to fill out the form. You can add these credits to the education portion of your job resume, or if you plan to join the military, those credits may benefit you. Also, you never know what future you has planned😊.  These credits are yours and you've earned them! 
Click the link below and scroll down to step 4 " Complete the Transcription Request Form"
*Make sure to enter your legal name and your full mailing address including your house number if it's not a PO Box.* 
CTE Dual Credit Transcription Request for Olympic College

 

Graduates…

Here’s how to get to the cap, gown, and tassel directions…

Go to https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/customer/1104992/DISCOVERY-HIGH-SCHOOL/ Directly BELOW Discovery is Graduation (click here). Scroll down to SHOP ALL GRADUATION PRODUCTS and click. Now scroll down until you get to CAP & GOWNS you can either click this or click on the gown. Now fill out the information and Ta-Da you have your cap, gown, and tassel!

Last day to purchase your CAP & GOWN is MAY 10th. Also, the last day to order Tassels from the office is May 17th.

 

Discovery After School Tutoring-

Starting this week Discovery is opening its doors for after school help Monday thru Friday most days until 4:30pm. Teachers are available to provide extra assistance to help you pass your classes and do credit retrieval. Official schedule will be out next week. Make sure to take advantage of this special opportunity!!

 

Scholarship Opportunity

 

Ellevation’s Annual Scholarship Fund is dedicated to Multilingual Learners is live for 2024

This year, Ellevation’s Annual Scholarship Fund is awarding TEN $2,000 GRANTS FOR STUDENTS PURSUING HIGHER EDUCATION. All high school seniors who have ever been identified as language learners are encouraged to apply by May 12th.  Click here for more details and the application.

 

Education and Training Voucher (ETV)

Do you know students experiencing foster care who are planning to enroll in an accredited college, university, technical, vocational, or dual credit high school program? The Education and Training Voucher (ETV) Program offers financial assistance to eligible youth (up to $5,000 per academic year and $2,000 for dual credit)!

Applications for 2024-2025 are open. The ETV program is still accepting applications for the current academic year (2023-2024) as well.

To learn more about the program, eligibility, and to apply for the 2024–2025 school year, please visit the ETV webpage or feel free to email ETVWash@dcyf.wa.gov with questions. To meet the priority deadline, you must apply by April 30, 2024. All applications received after April 30 will be awarded on a funds available basis.

 

2024 Soroptimist International of Port Orchard

Educational Scholarship Application

Thank you for your interest in a scholarship from Soroptimist International of Port Orchard! Each year, our club awards thousands of dollars to graduating South Kitsap girls to assist with continuing education expenses. This application process is open to any South Kitsap School District senior girl looking to continue her education,

whether she wants to go to a 2-or 4-year college or attend a training/ certification program after high school. Send your completed application packet to awards@siportorchard.com

This must be received no later than April 30, 2024 and must include all 6 elements as numbered in a combined PDF format, which you can get from Susan or Sage in the office.

 

Leah Pronovost Scholarship

This scholarship was created to honor Leah Pronovost who dedicated over twenty years of volunteering at Western Little League. She loved her family, baseball, and the importance of education. In her memory, SK Western Little League of Port Orchard, Washington will provide a $1,500.00 scholarship to one graduating student from South Kitsap School District. For more information see Susan or Sage in the office. Turn in completed application to sponsor@skwesternll.com by May 1.

2024–25 FAFSA Issue Alerts: Open Issues and Workarounds —

There are still technical issues within the FAFSA system, preventing numerous applicants from completing the form. Callers to the hotline have encountered hours-long hold times, and many report being disconnected without warning. Reaching a human being may not help since so many issues remain unresolved. For now, the only option that may provide a quick answer is the U.S. ED’s full list of open issues and workarounds at https://fsapartners.ed.gov/knowledge-center/topics/fafsa-simplification-information/2024-25-fafsa-issue-alerts. Users must click on an open issue to expand it and see the suggested workaround. Not all open issues have workarounds presently. Any resolved issues are also posted, underneath the open list.

Also for Washington you can go to the WSAC website https://wsac.wa.gov/2024-25-FAFSA-Updates

Financial Aid applications are being accepted NOW!!

FAFSA and WASFA is open now…

First, determine which application the student needs to file. You only complete one, NOT both. 
     Students will complete one application when applying for financial aid and will use the 2024-2025 application.  FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) or WASFA (Washington Application for State Financial Aid).
Secondly, create an account.
     FAFSA: Create an FSA ID.
     WASFA: Create a WASFA account.

 

Job Postings

 

Multiple Jobs – Walmart – Port Orchard

https://storejobs.wal-mart.com/HiringCenter/job-search

 

Retail Store Associates and Stockers – Big Lots – Port Orchard

https://biglots.taleo.net/careersection/stores_all/jobdetail.ftl?job=24005166&tz=GMT-07%3A00&tzname=America%2FLos_Angeles

 

Server/Customer Service – Pizza Hut – Port Orchard

https://jobs.pizzahut.com/job/?Server+and+Customer+Service-PORT+ORCHARD-WA-j-2a43c5f6-e292-48b6-9295-a64a01105c35

 

Cashier – Buffalo Wild Wings – Silverdale

https://www.snagajob.com/jobs/909968722?searchResponseId=41a9bb4e-3260-47de-817f-47c593362f95

 

Broista – Dutch Bros – Port Orchard

https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=9ba2f0fc83451586&utm_campaign=google_jobs_apply&utm_source=google_jobs_apply&utm_medium=organic

 

 

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Financial Aid opens on December 31st!
Financial Aid opens on December 31st!

Financial Aid applications will be open on December 31, 2023!

We have received notice that both the FAFSA and WASFA applications will be ready to go Dec. 31, 2023. In order to be ready to complete it, please do the following.
First, determine which application the student needs to file. You only complete one, NOT both. 
     Students will complete one application when applying for financial aid and will use the 2024-2025 application.  FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) or WASFA (Washington Application for State Financial Aid).
Secondly, create an account.
     FAFSA: Create an FSA ID.
     WASFA: Create a WASFA account.

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Grad Letter for 2024
Grad Letter for 2024

Discovery Alternative High School

2150 Fircrest Dr SE

Port Orchard, WA 98366 * 360.443.3680 * FAX 360.443.3704

Mr. Pat Oster, Principal

 

May 1, 2024

 

Dear Discovery Graduate:

Graduation is coming up very quickly and there are some important things you need to know.

Graduation will be June 10th at Chapel Hill Presbyterian Church, 7700 Skansie Ave, Gig Harbor 98335.    Graduates need to arrive by 5:00 pm for rehearsal. Doors open for family and guests at 6:00 pm. Graduation starts at 6:30 pm and ends at 8:00 pm. Complete 2024 graduation information can be found at https://discovery.skschools.org/

Prior to Graduation

  • Please verify that the contact information we have in Skyward is accurate.  If not, call 360-443-3680 to make changes. Office hours are M-F 7:30 am-4:00 pm.
  • Order your cap, gown, and tassel at Jostens.com.  The deadline to order online is May 10th.  Cap and gown must be royal blue.
  • If you borrowed a cap and gown from Discovery and need a tassel, you can order through the main office by May 17th.  Tassels are $19.00 including tax.  This will save the shipping and handling of $6.49 for 1 tassel.  Discovery covers this cost, so you don’t have to. We accept cash and cards only. Cash must be exact; we are unable to make change.
  • Complete all classes and graduation requirements, including your Xello lessons, by May 31. 
  • Please complete your graduation check list and profile in Graduates 2024 Google Classroom (us6ifvr) by May 31st. If you don’t complete this, you will miss out on vital pieces of the graduation ceremony planning.
  • Return all Discovery items, including book(s), your Chromebook, case, and charger by June 7th or if lost, pay fine. (Or you will not be able to walk in the ceremony).
  • If you have borrowed a cap and gown, you can pick them up anytime, before June 10th.
  • Be sure to keep in touch with your advisor and watch for updates about graduation in the Graduates Google Classroom or on the Discovery website https://discovery.skschools.org/
  • You can pick up your graduation yard sign, once we receive them, from the main office once you have finished your Xello lessons and your Graduation profile.
  • Rehearsals (Both are Mandatory to Attend) will be held at 1:00 pm on June 7 following the BBQ at Discovery and at 5:00 pm (Be on time) at Chapel Hill prior to the ceremony on Monday June 10. Bring your cap, gown, and tassel.  You will not have private storage, so leave valuables at home.
  • You will be onsite for quite a while, so eat something before you arrive.

 

 

At Graduation

Doors will open for all family and friends at 6:00 pm. Graduates will already be in a staging area. Please inform your guests you will not be able to see them before the ceremony.

This ceremony is for graduates to celebrate and enjoy with family and friends. Please respect the venue’s expectations of no balloons, glitter, silly string, or confetti.  The ceremony will last 1-1.5 hours.

If you will have more than 10 guests at the ceremony, please notify the main office of the size of your party.  If there is a fussy baby/toddler, please use the Family Room for viewing the ceremony.  

Graduates attending the ceremony participate in a flower recognition presentation.  The school gives graduates two flowers to present to key people who helped them graduate.  This could be a family member, teacher, mentor, or a friend.   

Diplomas

If the graduate walks in the ceremony and bought their cap and gown, their diploma will be in the diploma jacket when it is handed to them.

If they borrowed a cap and gown, they will be able to obtain their diploma when they return the borrowed cap and gown either directly after the ceremony in the foyer or in the main office at the school, if they return it later.  

If you are not attending the graduation ceremony, you can pick up your diploma in the main office after June 10th.

End of Year BBQ

We will be having an end of the year BBQ on June 4 for Monday/Tuesday students and June 7 for Thursday/Friday students. Discovery students only.  Please come on your scheduled day. WST, Distance Learning or Corey’s Independent students can choose which day to attend. If you have finished and are no longer attending, please call the office for BBQ times.  Lots of food and fun and community resources available.  Don’t miss out!!

 

Non-school sponsored events

  • Prom – Watch for information in the student bulletin.  The bulletin can be found weekly on our webpage.  Discovery.skschools.org   
  • Senior Parade– The parade is Parent sponsored and not an SKSD event.  The parade is scheduled for June 7.  For times and other information, sign up with the “SK Class of 2024” Facebook group.

We are so glad you choose Discovery High School for your education.  We are looking forward to celebrating your completion with you and your family.  Please remember that you hold a special place in our hearts and will always be a Phoenix.

Sincerely,

 

 

Pat Oster, Principal

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