School News
District Headlines & Features
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Early Release on February 8
Schools are let out 90 minutes early in support of staff professional learning and collaboration time.
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Black History Month
Throughout February, our schools will celebrate and honor Black History Month with assemblies, art projects, musical performances and more.
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Register for the new Family Academy
Sign up to partner with FWPS around important topics critical to scholar success.
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Choice Enrollment
The 2023-24 Choice Enrollment Registration will be available for all grade levels February 1 – March 15.
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Attend Today. Achieve Tomorrow!
Showing up matters! School attendance is essential to academic success, and parents can help too!
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FWPS launches STEM with the Superintendent
The new event series aims to help PK-12 scholars explore STEM and scholars can sign-up to participate.
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FWPS Opens A New Outdoor Learning Space at FWHS
The new courtyard for the Pre-Apprenticeship Program will support the development of trade skills.
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FWHS Office Hours
Monday thru Friday 7 am to 2:30 pm
Main Office Phone: 253-945-5400
Counseling Office 253-945-5407/5408
Registrar: 253-945-5407/Fax: 253-945-5454
Attendance Office 253-945-5419
Principal's Message
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Hello Eagle Families!
As our year is progressing along, it is important for me to stop and take a moment to appreciate the fantastic students, parents, and staff of Federal Way High School. Not a day goes by that I do not marvel at the kindness, respect, and resilience I witness as I watch students collaborate and help each other. Finally, I am so very grateful for a staff that is generous with their time and talent. It is great to be an Eagle!
It is our goal to have students engaged in their education. Here are some time-tested strategies for students and parents to get the most out of their education.
For students:
- Attend school every day and arrive to your classes on time – poor attendance is linked to poor school performance;
- Participate in extra-curricular activities such as ASB clubs;
- Check your grades in StudentVUE (https://grades.fwps.org/PXP2_Login.aspx) – keep on top of your grades and talk to your teachers about making up missed assignments;
- Ask for help – your teachers will go out of their way to help you be successful, but they need you to communicate with them;
- Use your school planner to stay organized. Also use a 3-ring binder to keep your assignments in order. FWHS will provide students with free school supplies if needed; and
- Attend Eagle Vision tutorial or visit your teachers’ office hours after school if you get behind and need extra help.
For parents:
- Support your student to attend school every day and arrive to classes on time – again, poor attendance is linked to poor school performance;
- Do not schedule student’s appointments during the school day;
- Discuss academic progress with your student on a daily basis;
- Participate in short-term and long-term goal setting with your student;
- Check grades and attendance online weekly in ParentVUE (https://grades.fwps.org/PXP2_Login.aspx). Do not wait until the end of the semester to find out your student’s progress;
- E-mail teachers or counselors if concerns arise. Do not hesitate to ask teachers or counselors for advice how to help your child be successful; and
- Set a tone for a love of reading and learning. Your student should be reading every night.
For school updates, please also follow us at:
- Instagram: @fwhseagles
- Twitter: @federalwayhigh
- Facebook: facebook.com/federalwayhigh
Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions or concerns you may have. Federal Way High School is a great school!
Thank you,
Dr. Matt Oberst
Principal
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Federal Way Public Schools does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of race, color, national origin or ethnicity, religion, creed, sex or gender, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, age, marital or family status, veteran or military status, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal. The district provides equal access to the Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups.
If you have questions or complaints regarding alleged discrimination please email one of the coordinators listed below, or call the district office at 253-945-2000 and ask for one of the coordinators listed below.
Civil Rights Compliance Officer, Dan Dizon, compliance@fwps.org
Title IX Compliance Coordinator, Dan Dizon, titleix@fwps.org
504 Compliance Coordinator, Dr. Jennifer Westover, 504@fwps.org
ADA Compliance Coordinator, Janet Hodson, ADA@fwps.org