S.T.R.I.P.E.S.

🐯 What Are S.T.R.I.P.E.S.?

S.T.R.I.P.E.S. are the school-wide learning outcomes at Wasco High School. They represent the habits, choices, and skills that help students become successful members of our campus community — and prepare for life after graduation.

S.T.R.I.P.E.S. stands for:

S — Shows Respect
T — Technologically Responsible
R — Ready for College & Career
I — Involved on Campus & in the Community
P — Prompt & Present
E — Engaged Learner
S — Safe & Healthy

🐅 How Can You Earn a Tiger Stripe?

🤝 S — Shows Respect

Show respect for yourself, other students, staff, our campus, and other people's property.

You can demonstrate this by:

• Following staff directions without disrupting the learning environment.

• Following W-Book expectations.

• Treating people and their belongings respectfully.

• Showing integrity and doing the right thing even when nobody is watching.

💻 T — Technologically Responsible

Use school and personal technology in ways that support learning.

You can demonstrate this by:

• Bringing your charged Chromebook and charger to school.

• Following the school-wide cell phone policy.

• Staying on appropriate websites and programs during class.

• Using tools such as Canvas, Edpuzzle, and Google Docs for their intended purpose instead of gaming or browsing unrelated content.

🎓 R — Ready for College & Career

Start preparing now for whatever comes after high school.

You can demonstrate this by:

• Meeting with your counselor to explore college and career pathways.

• Staying focused in your classes and working toward strong grades.

• Attending college, scholarship, financial aid, and career workshops.

• Participating in the College & Career Fair and learning about different schools and careers.

🏫 I — Involved on Campus & in the Community

High school is more than sitting in a classroom — get involved!

You can demonstrate this by:

• Joining a club, sport, team, band, FFA, Drama, SkillsUSA, or another campus organization.

• Attending school events and supporting other Tigers.

• Participating in rallies, spirit weeks, class activities, or the Orange & Black Pack.

• Volunteering at school or in the community.

• Helping with local events, recreation programs, community cleanups, and other service opportunities.

⏰ P — Prompt & Present

Showing up matters.

You can demonstrate this by:

• Attending school regularly.

• Arriving to every class on time and prepared.

• Being in your seat and ready to begin when class starts.

• Maintaining strong attendance with no unexcused absences or tardies.

• Attending Saturday School when needed to clear absences.

🧠 E — Engaged Learner

Learning requires more than simply being in the room.

You can demonstrate this by:

• Coming to class with the materials you need.

• Actively participating in lessons and activities.

• Asking questions.

• Seeking help when you do not understand something.

• Meeting with teachers when you need additional support.

💙 S — Safe & Healthy

Taking care of yourself is part of being successful.

You can demonstrate this by:

• Being physically active and making nutritious food choices.

• Abstaining from drugs and alcohol.

• Prioritizing your mental health.

• Practicing healthy coping skills.

• Asking for help when you need it.

• Reaching out to a counselor or social worker for guidance and support.