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Issaquah Highlands School Spotlight: March 2024

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The Issaquah Highlands School Spotlight for March 2024 provides an overview of several important events in the Issaquah School District. The district is organizing two presentations for fifth-grade parents regarding the Family Life and Sexual Health (F. L. A. S.

H. ) curriculum on March 7 and 9, aimed at informing parents about laws, procedures, and options for student exemption. The article also reminds families of the March 8 deadline for AP exam registration, stressing the need for both registration with College Board and payment through Total Registration. Additionally, a webinar titled 'Goodbye, Anxiety' will take place on March 19, focusing on stress management techniques. Another key point is that March 15 will now be a regular school day, serving as a make-up for a previous snow day.

The article emphasizes the importance of community engagement in education, highlighting the district's commitment to keeping parents informed and involved.

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