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WELCOME TO DECATUR HIGH SCHOOL!
ENROLLMENT & VERIFICATION BEGINS AUGUST 1, 2023
Every student attending FWPS in the 2023-24 school year should enroll online or complete the annual verification process before the first day of school
WELCOME TO THE 2023-24 SCHOOL YEAR.
Find all the resources you need for a successful start to a year of growth and learning.
REMINDER: EARLY RELEASE EVERY FRIDAY
Early release days have moved to Fridays and schools are let out 75 minutes early every Friday there is school beginning Sept. 15
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Who We are Container
WHO WE ARE
Decatur High School’s mission is to empower respectful, critically thinking scholars to explore their future college and careers in a way that is individualized to their needs and identities. Gator staff provide supportive, loving guidance through a safe, rigorous, diverse, and equitable environment.
EVENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
![Good News Announcements School Board Meeting September 26, 2023]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1695844191/fwpsorg/bkm7rrp4mw1tqua7jqfp/GoodNewsAnnouncements1x1.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1695844191/fwpsorg/bkm7rrp4mw1tqua7jqfp/GoodNewsAnnouncements1x1.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1695844191/fwpsorg/bkm7rrp4mw1tqua7jqfp/GoodNewsAnnouncements1x1.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1695844191/fwpsorg/bkm7rrp4mw1tqua7jqfp/GoodNewsAnnouncements1x1.png","width":1080}])
We’re #FWPSProud of our phenomenal scholars, staff, and community members and love recognizing them during the Good News Announcements at our board meetings!
![First page of the PDF file: HYS2023ParentandStudentInformationLetterArabic]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1695162242/fwpsorg/xpzhahoevwr6rnvzle2y/HealthyYouthSurvey.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1695162242/fwpsorg/xpzhahoevwr6rnvzle2y/HealthyYouthSurvey.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1695162242/fwpsorg/xpzhahoevwr6rnvzle2y/HealthyYouthSurvey.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1695162242/fwpsorg/xpzhahoevwr6rnvzle2y/HealthyYouthSurvey.png","width":1080}])
Between October 9-27, 2023, students in grades 6, 8, 10, and 12 across Washington state will take the Healthy Youth Survey. Scholars in Federal Way Public Schools will take the survey at their school site.
![National Hispanic and Latinx Heritage Month thumbnail]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1694795977/fwpsorg/wjdchz1dehrxmfvvewxr/2023-NHHM-SM-Thumbnail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1694795977/fwpsorg/wjdchz1dehrxmfvvewxr/2023-NHHM-SM-Thumbnail.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1694795977/fwpsorg/wjdchz1dehrxmfvvewxr/2023-NHHM-SM-Thumbnail.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1694795977/fwpsorg/wjdchz1dehrxmfvvewxr/2023-NHHM-SM-Thumbnail.png","width":1000}])
September 15 marks the start of National Hispanic and Latinx Heritage Month, a time our district and schools recognize the contributions, achievements, histories, and celebrate the many diverse cultures of people of Hispanic or Latinx ancestry who come from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America.
![Rainier View Elementary scholars navigating to classrooms on the second day of school.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1694705941/fwpsorg/tev1smnjxhoa3aepurir/2ndDay-RVW-20230831-008.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1694705941/fwpsorg/tev1smnjxhoa3aepurir/2ndDay-RVW-20230831-008.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1694705941/fwpsorg/tev1smnjxhoa3aepurir/2ndDay-RVW-20230831-008.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1694705941/fwpsorg/tev1smnjxhoa3aepurir/2ndDay-RVW-20230831-008.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1694705941/fwpsorg/tev1smnjxhoa3aepurir/2ndDay-RVW-20230831-008.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1694705941/fwpsorg/tev1smnjxhoa3aepurir/2ndDay-RVW-20230831-008.jpg","width":2200}])
The 2023-24 school year successfully kicked off on Wednesday, August 30, and it was a joy to see scholars pour into our buildings excited for the year ahead. Learn what's happened so far and what some students hope for the year.
![2023-24 Learning Partnership Guides]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1695319649/fwpsorg/om401ujcoxi0xyfqlqj3/LPGSocialMedia.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1695319649/fwpsorg/om401ujcoxi0xyfqlqj3/LPGSocialMedia.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1695319649/fwpsorg/om401ujcoxi0xyfqlqj3/LPGSocialMedia.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1695319649/fwpsorg/om401ujcoxi0xyfqlqj3/LPGSocialMedia.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1695319649/fwpsorg/om401ujcoxi0xyfqlqj3/LPGSocialMedia.png","width":1401}])
What will my child learn this year? What tools are available to support my child’s learning? This and more can be found in the Learning Partnership Guide available now in multiple languages!
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Federal Way High School, 30611 16th Ave S, Federal Way, WA 98003
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Federal Way High School, 30611 16th Ave S, Federal Way, WA 98003
WHAT WE OFFER
CTE PROGRAMS
FWPS offers Career and Technical Education (CTE) courses at select middle schools and all four comprehensive high schools. CTE courses enable scholars in grades 6-12 to explore various fields of interest, connect their learning with the real-world, and gain important skills necessary for life after high school and future careers.
ATHLETICS
ATHLETICS
CLUBS & ACTIVITIES
FWPS offers Career and Technical Education (CTE) courses at select middle schools and all four comprehensive high schools. CTE courses enable scholars in grades 6-12 to explore various fields of interest, connect their learning with the real-world, and gain important skills necessary for life after high school and future careers.
