Kent-Meridian staff are exploring the idea of renaming the flagship high school with a modifier: international.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
“That name denotes that we have an international mindedness,” explained Principal Wade Barringer.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Barringer said that the proposed name change to Kent-Meridian International High School would not add or modify any of the school’s existing programs. It would simply recognize traits and programs that the school already possesses.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Barringer and Amrinder Bains, International Baccalaureate coordinator, visited international schools in Seattle to see what the requirements were for a school to add the “international” denominator to its title. As it turns out, many of the requirements the school already met, such as having an international-focused program \u2013 met by the IB \u2013 or serving an international population.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
“By name, K-M is just another high school,” Barringer said. “This is recognizing and appreciating the population we serve.”<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
The idea to rename the school is still in the most infant and exploratory phases, Barringer said. That’s because of the sensitivity of the issue since many K-M alumni from as far back as the 1950s still live in Kent.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
“Does it meet the needs of our current students, future students and alumni?” Barringer asked.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
He expects that within the next two months K-M will have planned out several town hall-style meetings to allow the community to provide input. He realizes that renaming K-M might rattle some cages in the community but still believes that it would be a good idea in the long run.<\/p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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