Transcript FRESHMAN ORIENTATION

WELCOME
WAUKESHA WEST HIGH SCHOOL
HOME OF THE WOLVERINES
Our Mission:
To challenge minds,
foster compassion, and
pursue excellence.
The Administrative Team
 Douglas
Straus,
Principal
 Michelle Ferris,
Assistant Principal
 Mitchell Weber,
Assistant Principal
 Jessica Wagner,
Asst.Principal/
Activities Director
Our Counselors
Jo Weyrauch
(Kari Nelson)
Jane Barry
Stacy Reel
A-K
L-Z
Student
Services
Counselor
Student Services Team
Kelly Bratz, School Social Worker
Cherie Frey, School Psychologist
Graduation Requirements for the Class
of 2012
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Discipline
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Social Studies
English
Mathematics
Science
Physical education
Health
Electives
Total
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credits
3.5
4.0
3.0
3.0
1.5
.5
9.5
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College and University Entrance
Requirements
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4 units
3 units
3 units
3 units
4 units
17 units
English
 Social Studies
 Mathematics
 Natural Sciences
 Other Academics*
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*(Foreign Lang, Fine Arts,
Computer Science)
Foreign Language Requirement
The following schools require a MINIMUM of
two years of a single foreign language :
UW-Madison
UW-Eau Claire
( recommended by other colleges! )
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
ACADEMIC FOCUS DAY
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
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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 or Junior meeting
 Grade 12 – Senior meeting and speaker
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Athletics
Fall Sports
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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
Ski Team
Rugby
Activities
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Academic Decathlon
Cheerleading
Close-up
DECA
The Unity Project
Drama
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FBLA
FHA/HERO
Foreign Language Clubs
Forensics
Intramural Sports
Junior Board
Pom and Dance Team
Senior Board
National Honor Society
SADD
Student Council
fine arts
Music – Vocal, Instrumental, Marching Band
Art – Ceramics, Jewelry, Drawing & Painting,
Fine Art Photography
Drama – Plays, Musical, One-Act Play
Daily Schedule
First Bell
1st Period
2nd Period
3rd Period
4th Period
LUNCH A
5A Period
5B Period
LUNCH B
6A Period
6B Period
LUNCH C
7th Period
8th Period
7:15 am
7:20-8:07 am
8:12-8:59 am
9:04-9:55 am
10:00-10:47 am
10:47-11:17 am
10:52-11:39 am
11:22-12:09 pm
11:39-12:09 pm
11:44-12:31 pm
12:14-1:01 pm
12:31-1:01 pm
1:06-1:53 pm
1:58-2:45 pm
Student Expectations
Academic Honesty
 Appropriate Dress
 Attendance
 Respecting Others
and School
Environment
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ACADEMIC SUPPORT
SERVICES
MATH TUTORS
WRITING LAB – DURING SCHOOL
EXTENDED MEDIA CENTER HOURS
TRY PROGRAM
LD, CD, EBD AND HEARING IMPAIRED
RESOURCES
Keeping in Touch:
Our Web Site
Please visit our web site:
www.waukesha.k12.wi. us/West/home.asp
For information about:
 coming events
 important news
 student assignments
 Department information
 Guidance and scholarships
 Career information and links
KEEPING IN TOUCH THROUGH
WEBGRADER
PARENTS CAN CHECK:
Assignments
Grades
E-Mail Student’s Teachers
Coming Events
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August 19th
Freshmen Orientation
and Dance
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August 18th& 19th Registration
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August 27th
Open House
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September 2nd
School begins
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September 19th
Homecoming Game
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September 20th
Homecoming Dance
It’s Your Future!
Get Involved!
Students
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Set clear goals
Get organized
Set aside study time
Get help when you
need it
Join extracurricular
activities
Parents
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Be interested
Discuss classes and
listen to your child
Offer to help
Monitor activities
and jobs
Hold your child
accountable
9 10 11 12
2008 – 2009
SCHOOL DISTRICT OF WAUKESHA
High School Course Selection Sheet
Due by February 15, 2008
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 )
COURSE SELECTIONS
A MINIMUM OF SIX (6) CLASSES IS REQUIRED
DUE BY FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 15TH!
5018/5020
1430
1424/1470
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1310/ 1312/
1318
1208 / 1210
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1. English/AP Prep
English
2. US History 9 or
Intro to AP/Anc. Cultures
3. Math
4. Earth Science/ Biology
AP Prep Biology
5. Phy Ed / Health
6. Elective
7. Elective
8. Elective
YOU’RE ALMOST DONE!!
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Select your alternative courses CAREFULLY!!
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Be ACCURATE with course numbers.
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Parent signature is REQUIRED.
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Course selection sheets due back to your
teacher by FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 15TH.