Curriculum Night: Thank You to All That Were Able To Attend

Curriculum Night Agenda

October 8, 2026, (5:30 p.m.) 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

• 5:30 p.m. – 6:20 p.m. College Admissions Info: College Intro with BHS Counselors in the Performing Arts Center (PAC). They will share the information recently given to Seniors in all Senior English classes.  This presentation is geared towards the parents of Seniors, though others are welcome.  Counselors will share basic information specific to Ballard students applying to college including how students will use SchooLinks as part of this process.
• 6 p.m. Information Fair: Outside the Library with School Booster Clubs and the BHS PTSA.
• 6:30 p.m. Welcome in the Main Gym
  • Welcome From Administration: Abby Hunt, Principal
    • A Message from School Counseling: Sonja Petersen, Counselor
    • A Message from the PTSA: PTSA Parent Rep.
    • A Message from Student Leadership: ASB & LINK Student Leaders
• 7 p.m. Meet your Student’s Teachers (refer to the class schedules)

Parents and Guardians plan to come early for the information fair and to attend a counseling info session for senior families and visit information tables for the PTSA, Beaver Gear, Athletics and Performing Arts as well as connect with other parents and educators.

The Curriculum Night evening then will begin in the Main Gym with Principal Hunt then follow your student’s class schedule to meet each teacher and learn about content and expectations.

Meet Your Student’s Teachers
Finding Student’s Class Schedule

Curious where to go from 7:05 p.m. – 8:35 p.m.? There are many options to obtain your student’s schedule prior to Curriculum Night! Maps available in the office.

1. Ask your student to send a screenshot of their schedule off The Source.
2. Log onto The Source as a Parent/Guardian and look at their schedule (more details below)
3. Ask your student to complete the schedule on a grid (below or on PDF)
4. If the above aren’t possible, receive a schedule in the main office.
5. Utilize the helpful leadership students and staff in the hall.

Follow Your Student’s Class Schedule

Time	Period	Class	Room #	Teacher
7:05 p.m. – 7:15 p.m.	1	Class	#	Teacher
7:20 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.	2	Class	#	Teacher
7:35 p.m. – 7:50 p.m. (Homeroom)	3	Class	#	Teacher
7:55 p.m. – 8:05 p.m.	4	Class	#	Teacher
8:10 p.m. – 8:20 p.m.	5	Class	#	Teacher
8:25 p.m. – 8:35 p.m.	6	Class	#	Teacher

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Helpful Hints

• Talk with your student before you attend Curriculum Night to double check you know their schedule and room numbers and location in the school.
• Plan ahead. Parking is very limited, and we encourage you to carpool or utilize other forms of transportation such as mass transit, walking, or riding your bike. 
• If you are driving, please be mindful of our neighbors and ensure you are only parking in allowable spots. We continually strive to be respectful members of our neighborhood.

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BHS Families From Your PTSA!

Share Your Gratitude For BHS Staff on the PTSA Kudoboard & Sign Up For Staff Lunch

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Administration

• Abby Hunt: Principal
• Karina Vanderbilt (A-G) Assistant Principal
• David Fort (H-M) Assistant Principal
• Amelia Yonan (N-Z) Assistant Principal

~ Ballard HS Administration Contact List

BHS Counseling Staff

Information on Counseling Department Services

~ Offices are located in the Counseling Center in the SE corner of the 2nd floor above the main office. Note: Counselors will be in the PAC with info about College Applications.

• Sonja Petersen: A-Ek
• Maya McKenzie: El-Ki
• Tom Kramer: Kj-Ph
• Gail Olson Laing: Pi-Wb
• Katie Huguenin: Wc-Z
• Elly Sprinkle: Social Worker
• Francine Cummingham: Counseling Secretary

~ Ballard HS Counseling Center Contact List

Source Log On Information

• If you have questions about accessing The Source or Schoology Pages, please see Ms. Chambers or in the Ballard HS Library! See additional information below in the Source and Schoology Tip section.

School Boosters Clubs

• Learn more about the Athletic Booster Club (ABC) and Ballard Performing Arts (BPA) Parent Booster Clubs

Check Out Fun Ballard Merchandise

• The Ballard Student Store has a kiosk in the first floor foyer run by the Advanced Marketing Students has great spirit items (t-shirts, hoodies, sunglasses, etc.).
• The Athletic Booster Club (ABC) will be selling Beaver Gear on campus as well check it out on the Athletics Booster Club page.

Ballard HS PTSA

• Join the BHS PTSA we can’t do it without your support!
  • Become a member (must renew each year), and/or volunteer.
  • Learn more on our What does the PTSA Do? page.

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State Testing

All students are required to meet State Standards in English Language Arts and Math in order to earn a diploma from Ballard High School. The most efficient way to demonstrate proficiency is by taking and passing the state exams given to students the spring of their sophomore year.

Smarter Balanced Assessment (SBA)

• All 10th graders will take the Smarter Balanced Assessments in English Language Arts and in Math.
• Any 11th and 12th graders who have not yet passed the exams will have the opportunity to retake the Smarter Balanced Exam in ELA and Math.

Washington Comprehensive Assessment of Science (WCAS)

• All 11th graders will take the WCAS this spring.

Questions? Contact Eric Ensign at erensign@seattleschools.org or 206- 252-1076. More details on Testing can be found on BHS Assessments & Testing page.

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Resources

The Source Tips

• Directions for setting up and logging into The Source are also available on the district Source webpage

How to Create an Account

To set up a parent or guardian Source account

1. Visit the Source and then Sign Up!
2. Type the email address on record in all lower case letters, then select Enter
3. Check your email for a message from sourcesupport@seattleschools.org. If you don’t receive this email:
   • Check your Spam or Trash folders.
   • Contact the school(s) to confirm your email address is on record with no typos and the Parent/Guardian box is selected.
4. Open the email and select the link.
5. Enter your Username (email address) and create a Password.
   • Please do not use an apostrophe ‘ in your password.
6. Select Enter to begin exploring the Source!

If you have questions or need help please emailsourcesupport@seattleschools.org.

Schoology Tips

• Parents/Guardians if you don’t have a Schoology Account | To create a Schoology account, you will need your Schoology Access Code, found in the Source to get started. Visit the Schoology Information page for more details.
• If you have a Schoology Account | Logon to Schoology to view your Student’s Courses.
• What do I do if I forget my Schoology password?  Refer to the Schoology Forgot Password resource page.
• Need additional help? Visit the Schoology FAQ page.

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Can’t Find What You Are Looking For?

Email me with tips on information you would like located here or better ways to support your searches on the Ballard HS website. Diane Taylor, BHS Website Editor at dmtaylor@seattleschools.org Thank you!

As of October 9, 2026