Neither story mentioned the intersection of race and homelessness, but for some, the illustration relied on stereotypes of black individuals as scapegoats in drug abuse and addiction. In the past, Roosevelt has faced challenges regarding its handling of incidents of sexual assault and discrimination, and in order to help address those issues, the administration has worked to put new initiatives in place. Hollins was able to point to a particular moment where it all came together for him. The Roosevelt News was awarded the honor, Sayre Burwell (left), Lucas Schultze (right) / Gabby Demeny, The Roosevelt News Are you looking, Students Call Cultural Appropriation on ASR, Roosevelt Teacher Racial Diversity Lags Behind Students, Seattle City Council Allocates $4M to School Mental Health Resources, TRN Earns First Class Honor in Critique by NSPA, In Our Honest Opinions, With Lucas and Sayre. People are just excitedIts great, just the environment that the students are able to establish., Still, Hollins is hoping to start making real changes around Roosevelt. The Roosevelt News reserves the right to reject any advertisement deemed unacceptable for publication. Then click on that link. At the 2016 Western High School Regional Championships, the boys placed first and the girls took 6th place. From there, Whitworth began coaching and evaluating her for the position, and every night after teaching for two years, Rodgers studied at Western Washington University to be certified in school administration. While Roosevelt students know her as Principal Rodgers, Rodgers history at Seattle Public Schools goes back before she began teaching. School Hours: 8:50 a.m. 3:40 p.m. Contact us: Research and Evaluation Department,research@seattleschools.org. In summer 2022, Connections launched a two-week pilot program co-developed by Connections volunteers and Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle staff. This has been and continues to be a unique and challenging year and their combined action represents the best in our shared work for our students and families. We have wonderful staff [and] so many leaders who are stepping into important roles and in the work that were doing., Ultimately, Rodgers does not think the change in principals will impede Roosevelts continued cultural and equity work. I thought it might be interesting to consider what could be next steps for me., After being in the Seattle Public Schools system for so long, Rodgers says shes eager to take on new challenges. As part of Seattle Excellence, Seattle Public Schools Strategic Plan, the district is committed to interrupting disproportionate practices in discipline. So often when people misstep, we want to blame and shame, but this is an opportunity for us as a district to get it right, Burr said. The students who spoke at Mondays news conference said what they experienced was more subtle, but still harmful. Contact us at therooseveltnews@gmail.com. [13] The most recent state playoffs appearance occurred in 2009. If you are interested in placing an ad, call (206) 948-9740. Froula. On June 5, 2019 Golden Grads returned to the Nile Country Club for a wonderful 37th Annual Luncheon. Roosevelt, in north Seattle's Ravenna neighborhood, is one of the least diverse high schools in the Seattle district. John Stanford Center for Educational Excellence Roy Merca and I are establishing a partnership with our new school leaders. Class of 2024 Volunteers Needed!Class of 2025 Volunteers Needed! There are many days where I dream about being a teacher again, she says. Please submit them to The Roosevelt News, Attention: Paul Reese, Roosevelt High School, 1410 NE 66th Street, Seattle, Washington 98115; or by email to therooseveltnews@gmail.com. Hollins passion for the Roosevelt community is undeniable. This project included demolition of the gymnasium, cafetorium and shop; and historic renovation of the 1922 and 1928 buildings. It was a really different school, and it really needed to remodel by the time it got remodeled, it was really rundown.. endstream endobj startxref Having grown up in the city and attended Roosevelt High School himself as a student, Hollins always had a dream of returning to the community he was raised in. Roosevelt, in north Seattles Ravenna neighborhood, is one of the least diverse high schools in the Seattle district. This document also serves as the school-wide improvement plan for our Title I schools. Dear RHS Community, As many of you have now heard, Principal Hollins is on an approved leave. [17] Notable players include Meghan Miller, who at Kansas was named 2004 NSCAA Second Team All American,[20][21] and Wynne McIntosh, 1993 Metro League MVP, Parade All-American, Youth National Team member, and Portland Pilot. The hiring process for a new principal is usually pretty long and a lot goes into it. Cleveland High School. I have memories that are in a completely different building, Rodgers says. The Iron Riders were also on the winning alliance at the 8th Annual Washington Girls Generation FIRST Robotics Competition in 2019. 5511 15th Ave. S Seattle, WA 98108 Main Office: 206-252-7800 Contact Us. Seattle struggles with making changes happen, Presley said. Chronic health issue for himself or a loved one, Strong disagreement with school district leadership, Family needs / demands requiring his focus, Professional opportunity and negotiated separation. Rodgers says that though she has not been actively seeking a new position, when the job was mentioned to her, it allowed her to reevaluate the next steps in her career. Aminah Adams, a senior at Rainier Beach, said students care more about school when they feel school staff care about them. Castro-Gill hopes schools will adopt an introductory ethnic studies curriculum approved by the school board in October. The Black Student Union posted a response to the cover on Instagram, saying they believe the illustration was not an intentionally malicious action but a common mistake made at RHS., The students wrote: We as a club do not want to stifle anyones viewpoint, however, we do want to open up a conversation on how this article could have been interpreted by certain groups We as students of color within the Roosevelt community feel as if this illustration lacks racial sensitivity and awareness towards the dangers of perpetuating stereotypes.. Roosevelt principal out after 6 months on the job. 6 RHS Students Share How They Stay Connected to Their Cultures. Idk. 911 NE 70th St # G, Seattle, WA 98115 is a townhouse unit listed for-sale at $619,950. The Roosevelt News is a student run publication that aims to present factual and unbiased news and meaningful content to students, teachers, parents, and alumni. One is, make sure the administration team as well as the school body communicate with each other, the other is making sure students are empowered in many different facets of their own education.. To become a lifetime member the cost is $300 for an individual lifetime member or $400 for a couple living in the same household. On Mar. Theodore Roosevelt[ edit] Theodore Roosevelt College and Career Academy, Gary, Indiana; formerly known as Theodore Roosevelt High School. *Incidents by Day of Week: Count of disciplinary actions by day of week.Incidents by Grade: Count of disciplinary actions by grade.Incidents by Hour: Count of disciplinary actions by hour.Incidents by Exclusion Type: Count of disciplinary incidents for an exclusion type.Incidents by Student Attribute or Support Service: Count of disciplinary incidents. [8], The marching band performs halftime shows at some home football games and basketball games. Roosevelt Chief Sealth International Seattle World School . As the students grappled with the image,Seattle educators, students with the NAACP Youth Coalition,district staff and community advocates outlined their plans for Black Lives Matter at School week at a news conference. Im justdeeply honored to be back here, and to be able to lead Roosevelt, in a way that helps not only the students grow but the community grow he says. The school was designed by the Seattle School District's architect, Floyd Naramore, and constructed in 192122. An addition was constructed on the north side of the main building to house a new gym, cafeteria and performing arts center. 121 0 obj <> endobj # 842 in National Rankings. For some, the Roosevelt episode called attention to the need for better lessons on ethnic studies and gave added energy to coalition membershopes for the week. Main Office: 206-252-8800, Northwest Coast Art by Andrea Wilbur-Sigo, Squaxin/Skokomish. Roosevelt High School. With this new position being a ferry ride across the water, Rodgers plans for her family residence to move to Bainbridge Island for the start of the school year. The $398 million Building Excellence II (BEX II) was approved by Seattle voters in 2001 to replace the expiring BEX I Capital Levy. EN RU CN DE ES. [11] Roosevelt athletics traditionally participated in the Metro League since its opening until the 199798 school year when Roosevelt, Garfield and Franklin High Schools moved to the Kingco 4A conference. The Roosevelt Orchestra program includes the Concert Orchestra, the Chamber Orchestra, and the Symphony Orchestra. Your Grapevine Newsletter will continue to arrive in the in-box of paid-up members. https://saveseattleschools.blogspot.com/2022/03/seattle-public-schools-and-their.html?m=1#more]. And so, theres just a lot more bubbliness and positivity that Im noticing, for sure., Proctor continues by saying, I think that Mr. Hollins is going to bring about a lot of positive change. In contrast to being one of 12 high school principals in the district, Rodgers will be the only high school principal in the entire Bainbridge Island School District. From there, she became reacquainted with the community, including coaching Roosevelt soccer for six seasons. About 69 percent of its enrollment is white, and 4 percent is. As principal of a comprehensive public high school in the 21st century, its a big leap from any other administrative position. Roosevelt High School is a public high school of the Seattle Public Schools located in Seattle, WA. It has 1,715 students in grades 9th through 12th. The Roosevelt News receives national scholastic journalistic recognition. Brian Vance joins the West Seattle High School team after serving as the principal of Roosevelt High School and The Center School. Racism like sexism, homophobia and other types of prejudice that create inequality is something that students need to be given the skills to unpack in class every day, in all different types of ways, said University of Washington professor Ralina Joseph in an email. Comments from Jessica Proctor: Ms. Proctor is the Assistant Principal at Roosevelt High School and she does the master scheduling for the school. The Roosevelt Symphony Orchestra also performs yearly with the Seattle Symphony in the annual Side by Side concert. EN. Each student accepted to this program is enrolled in the HFB class, where an intensive year-long study of literature, history, and the arts focuses on cultures in conflict. Theodore Roosevelt High School (Fresno, California) Theodore Roosevelt High School (Los Angeles, California) Theodore Roosevelt High School (Colorado) President Theodore Roosevelt High School, Honolulu, Hawaii. New Leadership Team: I will be introducing two new Assistant Principals to our school this year. Concert Band consists entirely of Freshmen, while older students can either be in the Symphonic Band, or the Wind Ensemble, which was created in the 201617 school year as a result of the expanding band program.