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Nathan Hale High School, a Seattle Public
School serving a diverse
population, is recognized locally and nationally as a leader in
educational reform. Nathan Hale is a member of the Coalition of Essential
Schools (since 1997). The school’s reform efforts benefit from numerous
grants (most recently, the Small Learning Communities Grant) and other
special funding, including $10,000 toward continuation of the After School
Homework Help Center.
The centerpiece of the reform is 9th grade academies, which feature small
classes (23 students per class in 9th grade) and the 10th grade IS classes
(integrated studies) which feature integration of English, social studies and
science wherein students complete four major projects during the year
utilizing knowledge acquired from all three disciplines. Academies and
Integrated Studies allow for block scheduling, a focus on projects and
personalization of instruction. Honors options are available in the majority
of classes. The school’s program includes a mentorship program for all
students, a senior project and required community service. AP
opportunities are offered in 11th and 12th grades.
NATHAN HALE BUILDING CULTURE
Nathan Hale High School has a building culture of shared leadership among all
staff, decision making by the people closest to implementing decisions, high
levels of professional freedom, and a widely held commitment to promoting a
climate of respect, decency, and trust throughout the school community.
BELIEFS
- Our
greatest asset is a personal caring relationship with students. Students
learn best in a climate of respect, trust, and decency.
- We
must empower students and their families in the learning process.
Students learn by doing; we value in-depth study, critical thinking,
creativity and reflection.
- Teaching
is the essential act of all adults at school.
- All
students will meet high standards.
- All
discipline will be firm, fair, positive, and consistent.
- All
members model and promote respect.
PHILOSOPHY
Nathan Hale High School is committed to helping students learn to use their
minds well. We do this through:
- High
expectations
- Personalized
teaching and learning
- Model
of student as worker, teacher as coach
- Tone
of trust, decency, acceptance
- Emphasis
on student demonstration that he or she has mastered essential skills
and concepts.
Graduation Requirements
- Requirements
are met when the student accumulates 23.5 semester credits based upon .5
credits per semester for each subject completed with a passing grade.
- Requirements
are:
- 4.0
years Language Arts
- 4.0
years Social Studies
- 3.0
years Science
- 3.0
years Mathematics
- 0.5
years Fine Arts
- 1.5
years Occupational Education
- 60
hours Community Service Learning
- 5
books per year outside reading
- Mentorship
Advanced Placement
Opportunities
English Language, English Literature, United States History, Spanish
Language, Calculus, Statistics, Physics
Honors
Chemistry; Math 3, Debate
Honors Options
Language Arts 9, 10, 11, 12; Social Studies 9, 10, 11; Physical Science;
Biology,
Math 1, 2; Health
Of Note…Nathan Hale High
School
- Is
ranked highest among Seattle comprehensive public high schools for
correlation between its students’ core grades and subsequent University
of Washington GPA.
- Is
recognized in the Coalition of Essential Schools (CES) journal, Fall
2002, pages 3-4: “Elements of Smallness Create Conditions For
Success.”
- Is
one of four high schools from across the nation noted in the CES report,
“Principles At Work.”
- Is
featured in the Northwest Regional Educational Laboratory journal,
Closing The Gap, Fall 2002, pgs 10-15:“Winning Their Hearts.”
Schedules
9th grade- two long 9th grade blocks daily,
math & 2 electives on the 10th-12th grade
schedule
10th-12th grades -Six class periods with
block
schedule twice a week
Curriculum
Language Arts 9, 10, 11,12 (each with honors option); English
Language, AP English Literature, Beginning Journalism, Advanced
Journalism/Yearbook, Creative Writing, Playwriting, Drama I, II, & III.
World History I, II, III, IV (each with honors option); U.S.
History (with honors option); U.S. History, American Government &
Economics, Contemporary Problems, Law & Society, Film Analysis, Race
& Politics
Physical Science (with honors option), Biology (with honors
option), Chemistry, Honors Chemistry, Physics, Horticulture, Advanced
Horticulture, Physiology & Anatomy, Genetics, Marine Biology, AP Physics
Integrated Math l, 2, 3; Honors Integrated Math 3, Math Analysis,
Pre-calculus, AP Calculus, AP Statistics; Applied Math l, 2 and 3
Spanish 1,2,3; French 1,2, 3; Japanese 1,2, 3, 4; AP Spanish
Concert Band, Jazz Band, Vocal Jazz, Choir, Orchestra, Drawing &
Painting, Jewelry, Photography, Advanced Photography, Ceramics, Advanced Ceramics,
Drama.
Health (with honors option), Introduction to Radio/TV, Advanced
Radio, Advanced TV, Graphic Arts, Advanced Graphic Arts, Graphic Production,
Horticultural, Advanced Horticultural, Child Psychology, Nutrition &
Foods, Introduction to Technology
Student Body
Total enrollment: 1080
Demographics:
Native American 1%
Asian 17%
African American 11%
Hispanic 8%
Caucasian 61%
Class of 2004 Graduates’
Statistics
Graduation Rate: 91%
College Enrollment: 70%
Average SAT scores of 2004 graduates:
Test Taker 169
Verbal 556
Math 548
Average ACT scores of 2004
graduates:
24.0
Class of 2005 GPA at start of
Senior Year
GPA Ranges Percentage of Student
- 4.0
3.4%
- 3.5-3.9
26%
- 3.0-3.4
20%
- 2.5-2.9
24%
- 2.0-2.4
16%
- Below
2.0 10%
Leadership Opportunities
- Associated
Student Body officers
- Student
Council
- Class
Officers
- Student
Representatives to Site Council & Senate
- Sport
& Spirit Representatives
- Athletics
- Class
AAA division of the Seattle Public Schools Metropolitan Sport League.
- Fall
Sports
- Girls’
Soccer, Cross Country, Golf, Football, Volleyball
- Winter
Sports
- Gymnastics,
Boys’ Basketball, Girls’ Basketball, Swimming, Wrestling
- Spring
Sports
- Baseball,
Boys’ Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track & Field, Lacrosse (club),
Ultimate Frisbee (club)
Student Clubs & Activities
- Music:
Wind Ensemble (Concert Band), Orchestra, Jazz Band, small ensembles,
Choir, Vocal Jazz, Ladies First (choir) Communications: Sentinel
(newspaper), Heritage (yearbook), nationally recognized C89 Radio
Station, Debate
- Drama:
Dram-A-Rama, Nathan Hale Musical Productions, Shakespeare, Improv Team
- National
Honor Society
- Multicultural/Diversity
Student Clubs: Diversity Club, Gay/Straight Alliance
- Environmental:
Earth Service Corps
- Service:
Interact
- Leadership:
Future Leaders of America, Junior Statesman
- Clubs:
Bicycle, Computer, Debate, Opera, Lacrosse, Inter-City Outings,
Robotics, Math, Spanish, Japanese, Graphics, Horticulture, Chess
- UpwardBound
- Athletic
Team Captains
Cultural Exchange Opportunities:
Naha High School, Naha, Okinawa, Japan
-annual exchange program with our sister
school in Japan
Nathan Hale Traditions and Events
- Homecoming
(fall) - activities include theme dress up days, hall decorating
contest, 9th grade elections for class officers, assembly, homecoming
football game and dance
- Bite
of Hale (Dec.) - school wide (students, parents and staff) evening of
food from many cultures and lively entertainment
- MLK
Assembly (Jan.) - award winning Diversity Club presents extraordinary
assembly honoring Dr. King’s legacy and celebrating the Hale community
values of respect, decency and trust
- Yankee
Doodle Days (spring) - elections for class officers, spirit activities,
spirit assembly, and
- Patriot
Assembly (honors our senior students and their accomplishments)
Parent Involvement Opportunities
- PTSA
- Sports
Boosters
- Nathan
Hale Foundation
- Senate
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