Good afternoon, Stadium Students and Families,

This is Principal Shannon Marshall with some important updates.

Daily Schedule

There will be a Stadium Booster meeting on Monday, October 9, 6:15-7:30 PM, in the Stadium library. If you're not able to attend in person, you may join by Zoom. See Stadium Boosters Club for more information!

On Tuesdays, Stadium staff show pride for their favorite post-high school institutions. Students, we would love to have you showcase your college wear, too.

Wednesday, October 11 is a Late Start Day. School will start promptly at 8:35 AM and buses will run one hour later.

Seniors will take the SAT on Wednesday, October 11. Seniors will report to the main gym by 8:35 AM.

There will be a Class of 2024 meeting with Jostens on Thursday, October 12 during 6th period. Seniors, report to your 6th period class, and then we will dismiss by intercom. Seniors who are off campus in the afternoon are encouraged to attend this meeting. Please arrive to campus no earlier than 1:30 PM.

There will be no school for students on Friday, October 13. This is a District Data Day for teacher professional development.

Next week, Stadium will have early release on Thursday, October 19 and Friday, October 20.  We will host conferences for students and families on Thursday, October 19 from 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM and from 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM.  

SAT/PSAT at Stadium

All seniors will take the SAT at Stadium on Wednesday, October 11, and all juniors will take the PSAT at Stadium on Wednesday, October 18. These are late start days, so we will begin promptly at 8:35 AM.

All seniors and juniors at Stadium are automatically pre-registered for these exams. To alleviate barriers, there is no cost to families for these exams.

For the SAT, students should bring:

• Photo ID
• #2 pencils
• Acceptable calculator

Earning a qualifying score in math and/or English on the SAT will meet a graduation requirement. In addition, Tacoma Public Schools has a policy that allows us to use qualifying scores on the SAT and PSAT to retrieve necessary credits in math and English.

Here are some resources for your preparation:

• SAT Student Guide
• PSAT Student Guide
• Free LIVE Tutoring is available through Tutor.com

If you have any questions about assessments at Stadium, please contact our Assessment Coordinator, Yvonne McCarty, at ymccart1@tacoma.k12.wa.us.

This Week in the Career Center

This week in the Career Center during lunches, Mrs. Junderson will host representatives from Seattle University.

Mrs. Junderson and Mikaela Mattes with the College Success Foundation will be hosting Motivation Monday on Monday, October 9 after school in the Career Center (Room 117) from 2:10-3:30 PM. Students will be able to receive support working on college applications, scholarships, essays, and applying for financial aid. Bring your laptop and be prepared to work!

Mikaela will also be hosting a Tackle It Tuesday after school in the Career Center on Tuesday, October 10 from 2:10-3:00 PM. Students can stop by and seek support for all things college related!

Stadium seniors have an opportunity to “Preview UW Tacoma” on Tuesday, October 17. Space is limited. Seniors, if you are interested, contact Mrs. Junderson in the Career Center ASAP. Permission slips must be returned to Mrs. Junderson by Thursday, October 12.

The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) will be administered at Stadium High School in the Career Center on Friday, October 20 at 7:45 AM. Interested 10^th, 11^th, and 12^th grade students should see Mrs. Junderson to sign up for the ASVAB by Thursday, October 12.

Please visit Mrs. Junderson’s website for specific dates and times for guests, more information about college and career planning, to connect with our community partners, and for upcoming college visits and scholarship information.

Reminders from last week…

Be On Time

It is important for students to arrive on time every day. For our safety, the exterior doors at Stadium lock at 7:35 AM at the start of 1^st period. All students with a 1^st period class need to be inside the building before 7:35 AM.

Students who are scheduled for a partial day at Stadium may arrive no more than 10 minutes prior to their first class. Our exterior doors will open during the passing period for students to enter the building.

World Language Competency Exam

The World Language Competency Exam is an opportunity for 10^th, 11^th, and 12^th grade students to earn up to four (4.0) high school credits in a world language. Students may earn the Washington State Seal of Biliteracy when they demonstrate competency in English and a world language.

Students, are you a heritage speaker and fluent in reading, writing, listening, and speaking a language other than English? If so, we encourage you to schedule an exam with our school's World Language Assessment Liaison, Mrs. Kurkova. Please email her at kcarbon@tacoma.k12.wa.us. The registration deadline is November 3. The exam will take place in December and those testing will receive more information.

Have a wonderful week, Tigers!

Shannon Marshall, Principal

Stadium High School