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Student Leadership & Activities

We at Rainier Beach feel that participation in student oriented activities is a vital part of a student’s education. Therefore, a wide range of activities is provided, which include the following:

Student Government

Associated Students Officers: ASB President, ASB Vice President, ASB Secretary/Treasurer, and Public Relations
Class Organizations: Freshmen, Sophomore, Junior and Senior
Class Officers: President, Vice President, Secretary/ Treasurer and Historian

Student leadership at Rainier Beach High School continues to grow well beyond the structure of the ASB. It includes each and every student who demonstrates an interest in learning and providing leadership within the student body. The ASB at Rainier Beach is a highly flexible student leadership body that continues to modify its structure to most effectively meet the needs of the student body, the school, and the community. All interested students are encouraged to involve themselves in leadership and the Student Council. Elected and appointed student officers should have your support in meeting the goals and objectives they have set. These goals include but are not restricted to the following:

1. Foster, promote, and develop leadership and citizenship.
   
2. Develop school spirit, student morale, and pride.
   
3. Provide good faculty-student relations.
   
4. Promote good school-community relations.
   
5. Sponsor projects and activities.
   
6. Provide a means for all pupils to participate in activities.

Your new officers and other interested students should take every opportunity to increase their leadership concepts, skills, and techniques. They must continually review their responsibilities as officers and leaders and strive to live up to the expectations of the student body, tile staff, and the community.

General Assembly
The Student Forum is the legislative branch of the Student Government. This body consists of elected representatives from each 5th period class and holds monthly meetings to discuss pertinent issues relating to student life at RBHS.

Involvement
All students are encouraged to become involved in some level of student government. Your participation in activities/fund raisers and student government is needed and appreciated.

Activity Cards
All activities are supported by student money. This is earned through the sales of activity cards, sales, and revenue from admission tickets to games, dances, and other special events. Activity cards are sold by the ASB ($15) with the main sale in September. This card entitles the holder to a reduced admission to games, concerts, school plays, and other activities. Some activities are free to card holders. Participants in any extracurricular activity, such as athletics, must purchase an Activity Card.

I.D. cards may be purchased for $1. This fee cannot be applied to Activity Cards purchased at a later date.

Annuals
Annuals are sold for $50.00 and are issued in May; $25.00 for students on free and reduced lunch.

School Publications
The journalism class publishes the school newspaper, The Viking Shield. The newspaper is distributed free of charge to all students and staff.

Honor Roll
Composed of students who earn a 3.2 GPA for any given quarter.

Honor Society
Composed of students who earn a 3.2 GPA for any given semester.

Gold Cord
Given to graduating seniors who have earned a 3.5 - 4.0 overall GPA.

Color Cord
Given to graduating seniors who have earned a 3.2 - 3.49 overall GPA.

SPORTS AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

Various interscholastic sports are offered at Rainier Beach. Those participating in Metro sports and other extracurricular activities must be passing 5 academic subjects and maintaining a 2.0 GPA or above. Athletes must have a physical examination, purchase an Activity Card, and purchase insurance. Time, effort, determination, and good sportsmanship are a must for those wishing to participate in various sports.

FALL
Football (Males) JV & V
Soccer (Females)
V Volleyball (Females)
V Cross Country (Co-ed)
Golf (Co-ed)

WINTER
Wrestling
Swimming (Co-ed)
Basketball (Male & Female) JV&V

SPRING
Baseball (Males)
Soccer (Males)
Track (Males & Females)
Softball (Females)
Tennis

Intramural programs will be available for all interested students after school. Information will be given through the Bulletin.

PARENT AND COMMUNITY GROUPS

Building Leadership Team
Community Partners
Rainier Beach Alumni Association

SPECIAL ANNUAL EVENTS

Multicultural Dinner - (4th week of May)
Viking Day - (Spring)

ASSISTANCE GROUPS AND PROGRAMS

Communities That Care
A prevention planning system that focuses on the prevention of five sets of unhealthy behavior: substance abuse, deliquency, violence, early pregnancy, dropping out of school.

Life Skills Program
A uniquely designed substance abuse prevention program, in that its tenets are grounded in science, rather than simply teaching information about drugs. P.A.S.S. (Portable Assisted Study Sequence)
Independent study program that allows you to earn high school credit. Please contact Betty Patu for a packet.

R.P.M.S. (Raising Personal Motivational Skills)
Three overnight strenuous hiking activities designed to help students set goals and attain a sense of direction.

Steps Ahead & Steps Beyond
A mentorship program designed to improve academic performance, increase school attendance, and lower the drop out rate.

Conflict Managers
A group of selected students who are trained to resolve conflicts, potential problems, etc. among their own peers.

R.A.P. (Recovering Alcohol Program)
Designed to support students who are in the Intervention Program under the direction of the Student Assistance Specialist.

Career Center
A center (Room 144) staffed with a Career Specialist who helps students. Students are able to obtain information on careers, college, vocational training, and the military. During the school year, seminars are offered, college representatives are invited, and various testing and computer information is available to assist students.

Health Services
For health problems, questions, or concerns, students have the opportunity of utilizing the head school nurse and/or the Teen Health Clinic.

GUIDANCE STAFF SERVICES

The Guidance Staff at Rainier Beach High School is committed to helping students make the transition from adolescence to becoming young adults in an easy, productive manner. We are available to assist with personal growth and career development.
The Guidance Staff is available to students and their parents to discuss academic interests, plans for the future, career exploration, as well as matters of personal concern.

The Comprehensive Guidance program at Rainier Beach High School consists of a wide range of services that are available to all students. The activities are individualized as well as utilizing small groups and large groups and large group participation.

A brief overview of grade level career guidance:

Grade 9

• Orientation and programing of incoming students
  
• Parent Orientation and Career Information Nights
  
• Registration, course selection, and program adjustment
  
• Classroom orientation by counselors to explain school expectations, rules, and
• activities.
  
• Conflict resolution
  
• Decision making
  
• Parent conferences
  
• Career planning seminars and career awareness
  
• High School Graduation Requirements
  
• Initiating a 4-year plan for high school subject selection
  
• Credit Evaluation
  
• Progress reports on request from parents

Coordination of ability and achievement testing

• Academic, behavioral, attendance, and personal counseling
  
• Referral to special programs and alternative schools
  
• Referral to community services
  
• Coordinate with nurse on health matters
  
• Work training program

AS THE STUDENT PROGRESSES TO EACH GRADE LEVEL, THE FOLLOWING SERVICES ARE ADDED:

Grade 10

• Career Planning
• 4-Year Plan Update
  
• Reading and Understanding Transcripts
  
• Use of DOT (Dictionary of Occupational Titles and Occupational Outlook Handbook)
• Project Transition Exercises
  
• A computerized occupation information inventory for each student

Grade 11

• Assist in decision-making development and career goal setting.
  
• Financial aid planning
  
• Coordinate college admissions testing
  
• College Conferences
  
• Preparation for Senior Year
  
• Scholarship Information

Grade 12

• Senior interview for each student regarding graduation requirements and post high-school plans
• Process college, vocational, and occupational applications
• Scholarship and Financial Aid applications
  
• Newsletter
  
• Visits to post -high-school programs

Health Services
Screening for vision, hearing, and scoliosis. Referrals to community health care provide for further diagnosis and management of problems found. Assessment and management of illness and injury occurring at school.