Curriculum Night Recap
Summary : Thanks to all that were able to attend.
Curriculum Night October 2025
Thank You To All That Were Able to Attend!
It was so great to see those of you who were able to attend last night’s Curriculum Night. We hope that the evening provided you with valuable insight into your student’s classes. If you were unable to attend or if you wish to connect further with your student’s teachers, please do not hesitate to reach out! A strong parent/guardian and teacher relationship is a key variable in our shared support of students.
Also, I want to express a sincere thank you to the PTSA and to those of you who have been able to generously support our educators. The PTSA has organized a centralized Amazon “Wish List” of classroom supplies to help stock our classrooms. This is obviously completely optional but if you can support by purchasing an item from the wish list for the school, please know it makes a meaningful difference.
Additionally, I want to invite everyone to join us for the October 16 PTSA event co-sponsored with the BHS admin and counseling teams. This evening will feature a 60-minute interactive presentation that will include an overview of the public health issue of youth suicide, strategies for caregivers to talk to youth who may be in crisis, and opportunities to build intervention skills. UW Forefront Suicide Prevention presents LEARN Saves Lives: Suicide Prevention Training for Parents and Caregivers on October 16, 6:45-8 p.m. in the Ballard HS Library. ~ Principal Hunt
Families please print an Agenda and have your student complete before Curriculum Night (blank copies will also be available in the office) Hope to see you there!
Curriculum Night Agenda
- 5:30 p.m. – 6:20 p.m. College Admissions Info with BHS Counselors: In the Performing Arts Center (PAC) who will answer questions about applying to college, requesting letters of recommendation, the basics of financial aid and info that was shared with your Seniors.
- 6:00 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: Kim Flin, President
- A Message from Student Leadership: ASB & LINK Student Leaders
- Welcome From Administration: Abby Hunt, Principal
- 7:00 p.m. Meet your Student’s Teachers (refer to schedule)
Meet Your Student’s Teachers
Finding Student’s Class Schedule
Curious where to go from 7 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.
- Ask your student to send a screenshot of their schedule off The Source.
- Log onto The Source as a Parent/Guardian and look at their schedule.
- Ask your student to complete the schedule on a grid (below or on PDF)
- If the above aren’t possible, receive a schedule in the main office.
- Utilize the helpful leadership students and staff in the hall.
Follow Your Student’s Class Schedule
| Time | Period | Class | Room # | Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:05-7:15 p.m. | 1 | Class | # | Teacher |
| 7:20-7:30 p.m. | 2 | Class | # | Teacher |
| 7:35-7:50 p.m. (Homeroom) | 3 | Class | # | Teacher |
| 7:55-8:05 p.m. | 4 | Class | # | Teacher |
| 8:10-8:20 p.m. | 5 | Class | # | Teacher |
| 8:25-8:35 p.m. | 6 | Class | # | Teacher |
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.
Administration
- Abby Hunt: Principal
- James Leutzinger (A-Gn) Assistant Principal
- David Fort (Go-N) Assistant Principal
- Amelia Yonan (O-Z) Assistant Principal
~ Ballard HS Administration Contact List
BHS Counseling Staff
Information on Counseling Department Services
~ Their 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 at 5:30 p.m.
- Sonja Petersen: A-Ek
- Maya McKenzie: El-Ki
- Tom Kramer: Kj-Ph
- Gail Olson Laing: Pi-Wb
- Katie Huguenin: Ws-Z
- Elly Sprinkle: Social Worker
- Say Tuitele: 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!
FLASH Curriculum
- Flash Curriculum used in Health classes is available to be previewed in P101 and P102 for anyone interested in examining it.
Ballard HS PTSA
- Join the BHS PTSA we can’t do it without your support! Stop by our table and get a tote while supplies last!
- Become a member (must renew each year), and/or volunteer.
- Learn more on our What does the PTSA Do? page.
School Boosters Clubs
- Learn more about the Athletic Booster Club (ABC) and Ballard Performing Arts (BPA) Parent Booster Clubs
Check Out Some 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.
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.
Resources
The Source Tips
- Directions for setting up and logging into The Source are available on the district Source webpage
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.
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 10, 2025
