High Quality Instruction and Learning for Every Child, Every Day in Every Classroom
June 2018
Students graduating from district high schools have options for college and careers
Providing students with many options after graduation is important in the Renton School District. In fact, it’s our district motto: “Each student graduating with options and prepared
to participate fully in our democracy.” As part of that goal, high school students recently visited the Northwest Labor Employers training facility in Kingston, Wash. Students
Talley High students refurbish old laptops for families in need Talley High School students are working to refurbish older district computers as part of graduation requirements to complete community service projects. Students have cleaned and installed new operating systems on more than 50 laptops that will be distributed to district families. The plan is to refurbish enough of the older laptops and computers so that eventually hundreds of students and families will have access to technology. This project is part of the district’s commitment to equity.
learned about training and job opportunities in construction, civil, architectural, blueprint reading, and more. Students also learned about apprenticeship opportunities with hands-on learning and experiences. Additionally, nearly a dozen high school students attended a special job fair hosted by the Kenworth truck-manufacturing company in Renton. The students answered questions from company management, completed job applications, and took personnel tests to establish eligibility for employment. They hope to get calls soon for interviews. Kenworth management had a strong interest in hiring students enrolled in the district’s high school Aerospace Mechanics program. The company was so impressed with the students' knowledge and the school program that they set up a special job fair with hopes to hire students. The program is part of the district’s commitment to providing students with a well-rounded education that allows for many opportunities for college and career after graduation.