Garfield Attendance Procedures

IEP Support: Student Last Names E-J (and Safety Net IEPs)

Supervisor: Counseling, Science, PE and Multilingual Depts.

Operational Supports:

Field Trips: First Approver

Student Teacher and Intern Supervisor

Coordinated School Health Liaison

Teen Health Center and CBO Liaison

McKinney-Vento/Homeless Youth and Foster Youth Caseload Supports

PE Testing/Waivers

Washington State History Completion/Waivers

WIDA Oversight

SAT/PSAT Testing Co-Lead

Hello Students and Families,

Throughout this school year; I will be getting to know the 9th grade class and helping them navigate this first year of high school.  I will work with the 9th grade teachers and other stakeholders to conduct classroom lessons and initiate individual meetings to establish rapport with our students.  My goal is to be a bridge during this transition period; someone the 9th graders can count on to assist the successful completion of 9th grade.  This can be a tough transition for some and scary for others…my hope is that I will be able to ease these feelings and provide a safe option to express feelings and concerns and to positively affect change together. I look forward to a GREAT year with each of you!

Please check the Counseling page and be sure to download the Garfield APP for Android or Apple to get the latest news and up to date information about Garfield!

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me at 206-252-2280 or via email kalston@seattleschools.org.

Looking forward to this year,

Thank You,

Ms. ALSTON
206-252-2280 DIRECT | 206-252-2271 FAX

"It is easier to build strong children than to repair broken men." ~Frederick Douglass

Biography

I worked in biotech before starting at Garfield in 2018-2019 where I'm currently teaching introduction to Physics/Chemistry as well as an AP Biology course.

,Personal Message

I can't think of a cooler community than we have at Garfield. I'm forever inspired by our students and I feel especially fortunate to work with the committed and rigorous teachers we have in our Science Department. Our goal is to empower students with the problem solving skills needed to navigate their world and the confidence to pursue their own questions. 

Tiffany Lynn Bigham, M.N.P.L is a Kansas City native, Seattle enthusiast, and lover of education!

She graduated from Seattle University with her Master's and was a Division I Track & Field student-athlete at Portland State University.

Tiffany has worked in the Bellevue, Highline, and Seattle School Districts with organizations like the Boys & Girls Clubs of King County, Arc, and the College Success Foundation.

Youth advocacy is her passion and works to provide equitable access to higher ed and career pathways for All!

Tiffany is extremely excited to be part of the Garfield family and will continue to uphold the mission and vision to foster education for our students and communities!

Hi Bulldogs!

I'm here to help students thrive and decide what is the best post-secondary option for them!

I keep the building clean and safe for students and staff.  I support the student Green Team with composting, recycling and more.

FOCUS Program