Sammamish's GOAL: To prepare ALL students for the rigors of college and take at least one advanced level course before graduating from high school. Read more about this district-wide initiative in: HIGH SCHOOL ACCOUNTABILITY

Sammamish High Assessments:

The federal No Child Left Behind Act requires that students be assessed each year in reading and math, grades 3 through 8, plus once in high school. In Washington State, students in grades 3-8 now take the Measurements of Student Progress (MSP) tests in May; and high school students take the High School Proficiency Exams (HSPE) in March and April.

State tests are intended to assess whether students have sufficiently mastered a set of grade-level standards for a particular subject. In other words, “How many students have learned what they need to know – and can demonstrate that learning?” Scores for the MSP or HSPE are reported in 4 levels: “Exceeds Standard,” “Meets Standard,” “Below Standard,” and “Well Below Standard.” 

More information about state testing can be found at: http://www.k12.wa.us/assessment/StateTesting/default.aspx

• Current and previous years’ WASL results: Sammamish’s OSPI Report Card 
  
  
   T wo other measures of high school performance are SAT scores and numbers of students taking Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) exams.
  
  Enrollment in AP/IB * courses and student success on AP/IB exams have become leading indicators of academic rigor in our high schools. Changes in AP/IB exam-taking over the last few years have been impressive. Students who earn scores of 3 or higher on AP/IB exams may qualify to receive college credits.
  
   
  
  
  
  Read more about Bellevue Schools' initiative to encourage all students to take challenging high school courses please see Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate emphasis in BSD.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  The SAT (Scholastic Assessment Test) is taken by 11th graders who plan to attend colleges and universities. The chart below shows three years of SAT results.

Special Offerings at Sammamish:

• 18 Advanced Placement Classes

• Career-Technical classes* in Graphics, Physical Medicine, Turf Management, Occupational Health, Business Ed., Home & Family Life, Horticulutre and Technology Education.


Arts Magnet Program - Unique to Sammamish - a variety of offerings that provide in-depth experiences in the visual and performing arts. The course list includes Digital Video Production, Dance, Raku (Japanese Ceramic Firing Technique), Hot Glass, and Music.

University of Washington partnership - a highly effective collaboration between university teacher preparation programs and Sammamish High School providing teacher interns with authentic classroom experiences.

Transitional Bilingual Program - a program that assists students whose first language is other than English. Required English and Social Studies classes are taught in an environment that supports these special needs.

Academic Assistance - an academic tutoring program utilizing teachers, students and volunteers to provide support for all students at all levels in major curricular areas.

• Reading Classes
• Running Start
• Special Education
• Title I/LAP

Clubs & Organizations:
• Art Honor Society
• Chess Club
• Drama Club
• Internet Club
• Key Club
• Multicultural Club
• Music Honor Society
• National Honor Society
• Competitive Athletic Programs


Special Events at Sammamish:

• Career Day
• Drama Productions
• Ethnic evenings
• Evening showcase for incoming freshmen
• Frosh Jump-Start Orientation
• Homecoming
• Multicultural assembly
• Musical concerts
• Night of the Arts
• Taste of Sammamish

* for more information on these and other district vocational programs, contact school career counselor in counseling center

How Parents can get Involved:

• Join the PTSA
• Become a VIBES  volunteer    

Volunteer Opportunities:

• Become a VIBES volunteer

Contact your school for more opportunities to volunteer and get involved.