William Winlock Miller High School

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William Winlock Miller High School
Name

William Winlock Miller High School
Also known as

Olympia High School
Organization

AAAA school classification
Address

1302 North St SE
Town

Olympia, WA 98501-3612
Established

1907, present building constructed in 1961, renovated 1999
Community

Suburban
Type

Public Secondary
Religion

Secular
Students

Coeducational
Enrollment

1850
Grades

9 to 12
District

Olympia School District
Mascot

"Pepper" the Bear
Colors

Blue and White
Newspaper

The Olympus
Website

Link
Email

Link
Main Office Phone

(360) 596-7000

Contents

[edit] History

William Winlock Miller High School, almost always known as Olympia High School, is one of the oldest public schools in Washington State. It began as an extension of the elementary schools in Olympia. Olympia's first high school opened in 1907 on land donated by the wife of William Winlock Miller on the present grounds immediately east of the sunken gardens.

When fire destroyed the building in 1918, a new W.W. Miller High School was built in 1919 between 12th and 13th Streets on Capitol Way because the state had purchased the land near the sunken garden to increase the Capitol grounds. An auditorium, gymnasium, and more classrooms were added to that building in 1926; however, any further expansion on this site was impossible. As the school's needs increased, forty acres between Carlyon Avenue and North Street were purchased. After many community discussions and public meetings, construction of a new school began on the present grounds in 1958. The school remained open in its 1958 form until 1996 when a full renovation began, completed in the summer of 2000.

A comprehensive high school grades nine through twelve, Olympia High School has the capacity to serve approximately 2,000 students in academic, vocational, and special needs programs, geared to meet students needs both during their high school years and after graduation. The school also offers students a broad range of extra-curricular activities including athletics, clubs, and co-curricular organizations.

[edit] Key Information

  • 86% scored 3, 4, or 5 on AP tests
  • Drop out rate:1.47%
  • Graduation Rate:93.3%
  • SAT Score Average: verbal = 560, Math = 556
  • 58 Vocational Class Offerings
  • Cooperative agreement with New Market Vocational Skills Center
  • Alternative programs provided in the areas of: Direct Instruction in Reading and Math, Academic Contractual Learning, and Social Affective Block for students with adjustment needs.

[edit] Mission statement

We strive to have our graduates become:

  • Competent, self-directed, life-long learners
  • Adaptable, critical thinkers
  • Globally responsible citizens
  • Mentally and physically healthy
  • Aesthetically appreciative and creative
  • Technologically literate
  • Multiculturally aware
  • Environmentally responsible

[edit] Belief Statements

  • All students are capable of learning.
  • Cultural and social diversity; feelings and beliefs of others will be respected.
  • All students will become active, responsible participants in their education.
  • Students’ self-esteem will be enhanced through hard work and achievement.
  • Education is a collaborative effort involving staff, students, parents/guardians, and the community.
  • Education will take place in a safe and caring environment.
  • Education takes place in a challenging atmosphere of high expectations leading to high achievement.
  • Continuity of curriculum from elementary school through high school best serves students.
  • Education will be a primary responsibility and investment of society.
  • Education will allow for differing learning abilities and styles as well as assessment measures.
  • Staff members are valued and should be involved in professional growth and development activities throughout their careers.

[edit] Famous alumni

[edit] Fight Song

Fight! Fight! Fight for Olympia High!
Win that victory
we're going to Fight! Fight! Fight!
For the blue and the white
You do your best Bears;
and we'll do the rest - So
on on on on till the end
with honor and glory we will win - we will win!
So fight! Fight! Fight for Olympia High
and victory!

[edit] See also

[edit] External links

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