FAQs

There is a family information update form in counseling for larger changes, such as adding or removing a guardian. Address changes require updated proof of residence, such as a bill or lease statement. This form is also available online or in the counseling office. Smaller changes (new phone number or email) can be emailed directly to the registrar at mclanea206@edmonds.wednet.edu by the person requesting the change only.

There is a form in the counseling office for students to change their name in Skyward. Their legal name will only appear on legal documents after that point, such as the transcript. Name changes are completed on Friday afternoons.

Drop-in students are welcome at their lunch. Parents are requested to schedule an appointment with their student's counselor before arriving to the school. The registrar and counseling secretary are available without an appointment at most times.

Once schedules have been assigned at the beginning of the year, they will only be corrected under the following conditions:

• Graduation deficiency—must repeat a requirement

• Seniors—graduation requirement omitted

• Duplicate period—2 or more classes for one period

• Teacher determines an incorrect course level or prerequisite not met

• Incomplete schedule - need more classes to make a full schedule

We understand that students may change their minds about courses but unfortunately, we do not have the capacity to make preference changes at this time. If you do have an error as identified above in the five conditions, please visit the EW counseling office or email your counselor.

New student tours are available to enrolled students only. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer tours to families or students who are considering EWHS and have not yet enrolled. We recommend attending 8th Grade Parent Night in the Spring (dates will appear on our calendar in late Winter).

Hello! If your home school is EWHS by the address at which you live (check here!), you are welcome to enroll at any time. We are typically able to get new students started within a week.

Students who attend an Edmonds School District middle school will be automatically enrolled to EWHS for 9th grade, if this is their home school or approved school. You can check that this is the case with your middle school. Students who are new to the school district may enroll at EWHS via the district website Enrollment tab beginning when the new school year application opens up, usually in mid-February of their 8th grade year.

No. Foreign Language is not a graduation requirement. However, if a student plans to attend a four-year college or university directly after high school, a minimum of two consecutive years of a foreign language is required. They may begin when they are a sophomore if they did not take a foreign language as a freshman. If a student has taken a foreign language in middle school, it is a good idea to continue when beginning high school.

Teachers will assess placement within the first weeks of the semester. If a student is inappropriately placed, counselors will adjust the placement based upon teacher recommendation.

Yes. This is a requirement of the class. Students must perform at 4 to 5 Friday evening football games as well as 5 basketball games. There is an optional retreat prior to school beginning in September. Pep Band is highly recommended for freshmen. Please refer to the band handout distributed to music students.

No, it is for students who have had a middle school band experience.

Core classes can determined by a student's IEP. Therefore, counselors will work closely with both the middle school counselors and/or special education teachers to ensure accurate placement.

The student needs to meet with their counselor. The counselor will then consult with the student's teacher, parent, and IB coordinator. If the decision is made to drop an IB class, signatures of approval from each of these people are required prior to adjusting the student's schedule. 

Changing from an IB class into a regular class is dependent upon space availability. Additionally, we encourage these changes to be made at the beginning of each semester, if at all.

The student should contact their counselor who will then confer with the classroom teacher as well as with parents. If appropriate, a schedule change may be made, although it is dependent upon available seats in the new class.

Parents may contact EWHS counselors via email or by calling the counseling secretary at 425-431-7915.