Welcome to our school website.

Graduation is Thursday, June 3, 2010
@ 7 PM in the Sue Durrer Building
Tillamook County Fairgrounds
The date on the Student Handbook Calendar is incorrect.

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CHARITY DRIVE EVENTS 2010
(event information is subject to change)
last updated 2-4-10
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Mission Statement ~ Developing a sense of community through success, respect, determination and pride.

Community ~ Tillamook is located in Tillamook County, approximately 75 miles west of Portland, Oregon. The present population is 4400 and growing slightly. The community of Tillamook is rich in natural resources and is founded in the industries of dairy, forestry, and fishing.

School District ~ Tillamook School District #9 has a student population of about 2000 with 3 elementary schools, 1 junior high school, 1 high school, and 1 alternative school. Tillamook High School is an accredited, public, four-year comprehensive high school that is a member of the COWAPA League of the Oregon Schools Athletic Association. Student enrollment is about 700, the school mascot is The Cheesemakers, and the school colors are red and black. The high school was built in 1951 and remodeled in 2005.

Staff ~ Tillamook High School has 2 administrators, 2 counselors, 40 certified teachers, and 26 classified employees.

Grading System ~ The evaluation of student achievement is one of the important functions of the teacher. The accepted marking system is as follows:
A - Excellent B - Good C - Average D - Poor F - Failure I - Incomplete
Weighted Grades: Tillamook High School students taking honors classes and/or 100-level or higher college credit courses are rewarded for their efforts. Students taking honors classes will earn 5.0 points for an A, 4.0 points for a B, 3.0 points for a C, 2.0 points for a D, and zero points for an F.

Schedule ~ Tillamook High School is on a regular, seven-period (52 minutes each) schedule Tuesday through Friday, with a late start on Monday. Monday late starts allow time for teachers to collaborate on curriculum, within and between departments, in conjunction with the junior high teachers, and other staff development opportunities.