Warden High School

WHS Bell Schedule

Career & College Readiness

FAFSA

High School and Beyond

WA College Application Deadlines

College Application Deadlines in Washington
 

WAFSA

According to the WAFSA webpage, the WAFSA is, "State Financial Aid for Undocumented Students and Other Select Applicants" as well as for individuals are not eligible for the FAFSA or may be wanting to maximize financial aid awards. If you are unsure if you should complete a FAFSA or a WASFA, complete the WASFA Eligibility Questionnaire.

Washington Student Achievement Council

College Bound
Plan your Future
 

Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges

The Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges website provides useful tools to get information about any of 34 different Community and Technical colleges from across Washington State. Search by region or location, industry, or even program.

High School Graduation Requirements
 
Warden School District Graduation Pathways
The Washington State Legislature passed HB 1599 in 2019 which gave students multiple pathways to graduation. The students use their High School and Beyond Plan to prepare for their lives after graduation. All students will be required to meet one of following graduation pathways.

 
Warden School District CTE Course Sequence Graduation Pathway
Students who complete a sequence of CTE Courses that align to their High School and Beyond Plan have met the Graduation Pathway.

Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) Test
The ASVAB may be used to meet the graduation pathway if the student scores at least the minimum score (31) on the Armed Forces Qualification Test (AFQT) portion of the test. Students may also get an AFQT score at a Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS) using a validated PiCAT (Pending internet Computerized Adaptive Test).

 
ELA & Math Pathways
Students may use a combination of at least one ELA and one Math pathway from the following:

• College Entrance score on ACT, SAT, AP Exams
• Dual Credit Courses that earn college credit
• Smarter Balance Assessments
• Transition Course such as Bridge to Math & Bridge to English
• Washington Access to Instruction & Measurement (WA-AIM) Assessment
   
• WSD Graduation Pathways
• WSD CTE Course Sequence Graduation Pathway

• WHS Student's Rights, Expectations, Discipline Handbook
• Student Handbook

Local Scholarships

• PAWS Scholarship Foundation Local Scholarships
• Applicant Appraisal Form
• Health Field Essay Guidelines and Rubric
• Service Essay Guidelines and Rubric
• Magic Moments Scholarship 

Best Online Guide to Scholarships for Hispanic and Latino Students - Financial Aid > Hispanic Latino Scholarships & Resources

EduMed: A Medical Student's Best Education Resource - EduMed org

Paul Lauzier Foundation Scholarship
Mr. Lauzier was a frugal, yet generous member of the Ephrata community most of his life and his legacy of generosity continues through the Paul Lauzier Foundation. To read more about Mr. Lauzier and for more information about scholarship opportunities, visit: Paul Lauzier Foundation website.

Education Funding Search Resources and Information

Scholarship Searches

• TheWashBoard
• FastWeb
• SallieMae
• www.studentaid.ed.gov
• ScholarshipGuidance
• Scholarships
• Encourage
• HSF (Hispanic Scholarship Fund)
• highfivescholarships
• WSAC
• BigFutureCollegeBoard
• goingmerry
• ScholarshipOwl
• Bold
• Appily
• MyScholly.
• CareerOneStop

 
Student Loan Information

• FinAid
• EdFund

LOCAL UNIVERSITY & COLLEGE FUNDED SCHOLARSHIPS
 

CBC Foundation
Students who will be attending Columbia Basin College are eligible to apply for a variety of scholarships that are based on many factors including academic achievement, field of study and financial need. The next scholarship cycle will open on January 1, 2023. Each scholarship has its own set of criteria, but most require a minimum 2.0 GPA. You do not have to be FAFSA or WASFA eligible in order to apply. For more information visit: Foundation Scholarships 
 
Big Bend Community College Foundation Scholarships
Big Bend Community College Foundation
 
Community Colleges of Spokane Foundation Scholarships
Spokane Colleges Foundation

SCHOLARSHIPS

Washington State Fair Foundation
$3,000
Applicants must have a cumulative GPA of 2.7 or higher and must be currently working, volunteering, or involved in a school-sponsored activity at least 8 hours per month, on average. Prior involvement with the Fair (4H, FFA, etc.) and financial need may be considered, though neither is a requirement. https://thefairfoundation.awardspring.com/ (beginning December 1).

 
GESA Credit Union Scholarship
$2000
ENTERING FRESHMAN ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS ($2000 Award)
To be eligible for a Gesa scholarship, applicants must meet the following requirements:

1. Applicant must be a member of Gesa in good standing and a primary signer on their account.
2. Applicant must be a full-time high school senior or other person entering their freshman year of college.
3. Applicant must enroll in an accredited college, university, or technical/trade school in the United States as a full-time student.
4. Applicant must have, or have had, an overall high school grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or greater or successfully completed a home-schooling program with the equivalent of a high school diploma.

For more information and to apply, please visit: gesa.com
 

CBC Foundation
Awards Vary
Students who will be attending Columbia Basin College are eligible to apply for a variety of scholarships that are based on many factors including academic achievement, field of study and financial need. For more information and to apply, please contact: scholarships@columbiabasin.edu

Selective Service

• What is Selective Service?

Selective Service registration is required by law as the first part of a fair and equitable system that, if authorized by the President and Congress, would rapidly provide personnel to the Department of Defense while at the same time providing for an Alternative Service Program for conscientious objectors. By registering, a young man remains eligible for jobs, state-based student aid in 31 states, Federally-funded job training, and U.S. citizenship for immigrant men.

For more information, visit: Selective Service website

• Who must Register?

Typically, registration for Men 18-25, however, there are some exceptions.

For more information, visit the Selective Service website.
 

ACT (American College Testing)

Testing dates, test center locations, high school codes, and information about accomodations and English Learner supports may be found at ACT website. 
 

ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery)

The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) is a multiple-aptitude battery that measures developed abilities and helps predict future academic and occupational success in the military. It is administered annually to more than one million military applicants, high school, and post-secondary students. More information may be found at the ASVAB official site (https://www.officialasvab.com/).

SAT

• Dates, Times, and Locations

SAT Test Center search
Deadlines expire at 11:59 p.m. ET, U.S. To see international SAT test dates, visit International Registration. To see dates when you can take the SAT on a school day, visit Taking the SAT in School.  

Score Release Dates
Find out when scores will be released.

Important Information
U.S. deadlines apply to students testing in the United States and U.S. territories.

• Additional fees may apply if you register late, change your test center, or cancel your test date. Find out how to make registration changes and get deadlines.
• Sunday administrations usually occur the day after each Saturday test date for students who can't test on Saturday due to religious observance.
• Your registration options will be limited if you aren't taking the SAT for one of its main purposes.
   
• Information

  Fee waiver information, EN

  Fee waiver information, ES

  "Get ready for the SAT", Collegeboard
   

• Preparation
  Khan Academy

Studentsquare is the companion app to Parentsquare which the Warden School District began using in 2020 for communication with WSD families, students, and staff at the schools, and in the classrooms and groups. Studentsquare provides a simple, safe, and secure way for everyone at school to connect. Studentsquare enables students to:

• Receive all school and classroom communication via email, text, or app
• Have access to your school's documents and pictures/videos that come in your Studentsquare messages
• Easily sign up to volunteer and/or bring items

Studentsquare can be used most devices. Download the free mobile app:

• Google Android 

• Apple iOS 

Studentsquare can also be accessed by browser: MyStudentSquare

• Online Training

Our goal is for as many students to join Studentsquare as possible. Please contact the Technology Department at (509) 349-1881 if you have questions.

• Backpack
• Highlighters
• Pens/Pencils 
• Binder and/or notebooks
• PE shirt when applicable. Shirts are available for purchase in the HS Office for $12.

Teachers may require additional supplies depending on the class.

Technology
Are you having trouble logging into a device or program? Is your school issued device malfunctioning? The Technology Department can help!