A freshman must earn at least 10 credits to become a sophomore. At most, a freshman can earn 14 credits during the year. Freshmen can have no more than one study hall each semester. With three concert bands, three jazz bands and the Thunderbird Marching Band, over 240 students participate in this exemplary program. About half of these students will be taking the AP tests in order to earn college credit prior to graduating.
Many students qualify to compete at the national level.
These bonds provided the School Board with the flexibility to contruct needed buildings for both the elementary and secondary schools. The plans for West were developed by committees that included teachers, students, staff, and the architect. The building was to be the first secondary building in Bellevue to be completely planned and constructed as a single project. The ground breaking ceremony was held in June of 1976, and the school was completed by the start of the school year in the fall of 1977. When West was completed, needed relief was brought to the high school students and staff.