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WELCOME

WELCOME. WAUKESHA WEST HIGH SCHOOL Home of the Wolverines. The Administrative Team. David Towers Principal Ryan Patt Assistant Principal (A-J) Sharon Thiede Assistant Principal (K-S), Activities Director Todd Hencsik Assistant Principal (T-Z), Athletic Director.

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WELCOME

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  1. WELCOME WAUKESHA WEST HIGH SCHOOL Home of the Wolverines

  2. The Administrative Team • David Towers • Principal • Ryan Patt • Assistant Principal (A-J) • Sharon Thiede • Assistant Principal (K-S), Activities Director • Todd Hencsik Assistant Principal (T-Z), Athletic Director

  3. Mission of Waukesha West High School “To challenge minds, foster compassion, and pursue excellence.”

  4. Welcome • Expectations • Academic Honesty • Appropriate Dress • Respecting Others & School Environment • Life skills • Progressive Approach to Education David TowersPrincipal

  5. Philosophy at West – “Get Involved” • Sense of Community Sharon ThiedeAssistant Principal (K – S), Activities Director

  6. Activities Intramural Sports Junior Board Robotics Senior Board National Honor Society SADD Student Council Teen Citizens Yearbook Young Republicans Academic Decathlon Aviation DECA Drama Ecology FBLA Foreign Language Clubs Forensics GSA Interact

  7. Fine Arts Music – Vocal, Instrumental, Marching Band Art – Ceramics, Jewelry, Drawing & Painting, Fine Art Photography Drama– Plays, Musical, One-Act Play

  8. Athletic offerings • Parent Involvement • Booster Club • Fall Sports Time Frame • Men’s Cross Country • Women’s Cross Country • Football • Men’s Soccer • Women’s Swimming • Women’s Tennis • Men’s Volleyball • Women’s Volleyball • Women’s Golf • Website Todd HencsikAssistant Principal (T – Z), Athletic Director

  9. Keeping in Touch:Our Website Please visit our website: www.waukeshawest.org For information about: coming events important news student assignments Department information Guidance and scholarships Career information and links

  10. Webgrader • Naviance • Testing • Use of Data • TRY Program • LD, CD, EBD and Hearing Impaired Resources • Teachers Are Available Upon Request Ryan PattAssistant Principal (A – J)

  11. To increase students’ academic performance through a continued delivery system of standardized testing from grades 9 – 11. • Grade 9 – EXPLORE • Grade 10 – PLAN • Grade 11 – PSAT/Practice ACT • Grade 12 – Senior meeting Testing – Fall of 2012

  12. Parents Can Check: • Assignments • Grades • E-Mail Student’s Teachers Keeping In Touch Through Webgrader

  13. 2012 – 2013 Daily Schedule Monday: Regular 1 – 8 Schedule Tuesday – Friday: Academic Options (AO) 7:20 - 7:50 a.m. Modified Daily Schedule

  14. Classroom Presence • Career Explorations • Proactive Police Presence • Steve GuthSchool Resource Officer (SRO) • Kelly BratzSchool Social Worker Student Services Team • Travis GardnerSchool Psychologist

  15. Bret Harttert (A – G) • Aaron Homp (H – N) • Kari Nelson (O – Z) Guidance Counselors

  16. Course Selection as a Key to Future Success… How to Maximize Your High School Experience

  17. Subjectcredits • Social Studies 3.5 • English 4.0 • Mathematics 3.0 • Science 3.0 • Physical education 1.5 • Health .5 • Electives9.5 • Total 25 Graduation Requirements for the Class of 2016

  18. 4 units • 3 units • 3 units • 3 units • 4 units • 17 units • English • Social Studies • Mathematics • Natural Sciences • Other Academics* *(Foreign Lang, Fine Arts, Computer Science) College and University Entrance Requirements

  19. Admission Policies Wisconsin Technical Colleges Graduation from Waukesha high schools will meet entrance requirements for all Wisconsin technical colleges Military All branches of the military require high school graduation for consideration for enlisting

  20. The following schools require a MINIMUMof two years of a single foreign language : • UW-Madison • UW-Eau Claire (recommended by other colleges!) Foreign Language Requirement

  21. AP Courses • Study subjects in greater depth & detail • More demanding & challenging • Establish a transcript which indicates a rigorous course of study • Possibly earn credits or advanced placement in college • Transcripted Courses • Business • FACS • Tech Ed • Project Lead the Way • Project Based Learning Additional Course Offerings:

  22. 9 10 11 12 2012-2013SCHOOL DISTRICT OF WAUKESHAHigh School Course Selection SheetDue by March 9, 2012 Name _______________, _____________ ID# ____________ ( Last) ( First) Address___________________________ D.O.B. __________ City ___________________________ Zip ____________ Parent/Guardian ___________________ Home Phone ______ Work Phone _______ Cell Phone ________ Middle School: BMS CMS HMS Other ___________ ( circle )

  23. COURSE SELECTIONSA MINIMUM OF SIX (6) CLASSES IS REQUIRED 5018 1. English 1430 2. US History 9 1119 3. Algebra I 1312 4. Biology 1208/ 1210 5. Phy Ed / Health ____ 6. Elective ____ 7. Elective ____ 8. Elective eAchieve Course _____________

  24. http://www.waukesha.k12.wi.us/PARENTS/CurriculumandRequirements/HighSchool912.aspxhttp://www.waukesha.k12.wi.us/PARENTS/CurriculumandRequirements/HighSchool912.aspx Course Selection Guide Available at:

  25. House System @ West Project Based Learning (PBL)

  26. Which Students Will Be Involved? As students are signing up for classes for FRESHMAN year, they will have the option of entering into the HOUSE SYSTEM. These students would then share a block of time where they would take their 4 core classes together.

  27. Mark Anderson - U.S History Nicole Land - English 9 Dan Pochinski - Algebra/Geometry Emily Solati - Biology Who Will Be Involved?

  28. How Will the Day Look For These Students? • Other days: • Students will engage in cross curricular assignments, presentations, and projects. • There may be a day where U.S History is bypassed so that a longer Biology lab can take place. Students may be engaged in a lesson led by an English teacher that relates to the Bio. Lab. • Some days: • Students will follow a traditional schedule moving from class to class and working on core content for each subject. • On these days, students will engage in traditional course work, but will be given additional educational opportunities with a variety of technology.

  29. The Potential Advantages of the House System • Interdisciplinary units and projects can be incorporated with ease • Increased communication and collaboration amongst your student’s core content teachers • Improved parent communication • 21st Century Skills will be a focal point • Core content will still be taught but with some alternatives to a traditional classroom • Participation in a smaller community of students within a traditional high school, potentially cultivating a greater sense of identity • Increased student engagement and hands on learning through Project-Based Learning opportunities • Integrated curriculum with an emphasis on real world application and community awareness

  30. What Are 21st Century Skills?

  31. How Do I Sign Up for the 9th Grade House?

  32. Coming Events • August - Freshmen Orientation & Dance • Registration • Open House • September - School begins

  33. Students • Set clear goals • Get organized • Set aside study time • Get help when you need it • Join extracurricular activities Parents • Be interested • Discuss classes and listen to your child • Offer to help • Monitor activities and jobs • Hold your child accountable It’s Your Future!Get Involved!

  34. Please feel free to use your map and go visit with teachers from each department this evening until 8 p.m. • Thank you for coming! At This Time…

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