1 NEWS AND VIEWS August/September 2018
Wausau West High School Office Hours: 7:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Dear Parents and Guardians:
Office - 715-261–0850 Office Fax - 715-261-3260 On behalf of the entire staff at Wausau West, I would like to welcome you and your fam- Website: west.wausauschools.org ily back for the 2018-2019 school year! It is exciting to know that we are going to wel- come another great class of freshmen to complement our already stellar student body.
Principal: Wausau West offers an incredible number of opportunities for our students to become Jeb Steckbauer – 715-261-0855 involved. Please encourage your children to get involved and experience as much of what Wausau West has to offer as possible. Student involvement in school activities Associate Principals: ignites school pride, helps develop relationships, enables students to meet new friends, Patrick Galligan – 715-261-0861 and enriches the learning and overall high school experience. Probably the most impor- (Programming) tant reason we like to encourage student participation, is that it gives students an added reason to be excited about coming to school. We hope you’ll be equally excited about Arrin Woller – 715-261-0871 coming to school when you come to West to support your children.
(Special Education) Please note the schedule pick-up dates/times listed below. Remember, yearbook/ID pictures will be taken in the commons during these times. Please have your child Jon Tomski – 715-261-0862 dressed appropriately. Students will receive their ID within a couple of minutes after (Pupil Services) having their pictures taken and will need their ID to attend many Wausau West events. If you wish to order pictures, there will be an order form mailed directly to you from Em- Athletic/Activity Director: pire Photography. Please bring this form with you to schedule pick-up. Jackson Hein – 715-261-0874
I hope the rest of your summer is great!
Other Important Numbers:
Counseling Office Sincerely, Jeb Steckbauer 715-261-0890 Wausau West Principal Nurse’s Office 715-261-0851
Attendance Office 715-261-0880
Career Center 715-261-0853 Tuesday, August 14 Yearbook purchases ($50.00), en- 11:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. graved ($3.00 extra - optional) Follow Wausau West on Twitter Wednesday, August 15 Parking passes-optional ($20.00 11:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. per semester) License plate info required! Stations will be set up to assist with What to look for: Busing information the following: Food service accounts Schedule Pick-Up School fees ($30.00 plus any District and school handbook Information course and athletic fees/fines) information Student Information Health Information Emergency card/medical informa- Wausau West apparel Counseling Information tion Schedules Athletic Information Student school picture and school Chromebook details Department/Activity Information ID Parent Information PE lock purchases—optional TO SAVE TIME: Did you know you Homecoming Happenings ($6.00), lock must be WSD issued can pay ahead of time? Calendar of Events See page two for more details.
2 2018-2019 STUDENT FEES INFORMATION What You Need to Know About Student Fees for West High School Students
All students attending West High School will be required to Hot Lunch prices are $2.80 for lunch and $1.55 for pay the $30.00 student fee (see page three for the break- breakfast. Please have cash or make a separate check down of this fee). Students and parents should be aware payable to the “WSD Food Service.” that some courses have additional fees.
ATHLETIC USER FEE $50.00/season The $50.00 User Fee, per sport, must be paid before the **Exception: Boys Lacrosse $75.00 athlete can compete. A free/reduced user fee rate of $25.00 will be offered to students based on the free/reduced hot INTRAMURAL FEE $5.00/per sport, $10.00/year max lunch eligibility criteria.
AGRISCIENCE FEES Intro. to Agriscience $5.00/semester (Cont’d from Page One:) Conservation $5.00/semester TO SAVE TIME Vet. Science $5.00/semester Beginning August 1, 2018 Horticulture $5.00/semester Adv. Conservation $5.00/semester You have four options to pay! Log into the parent portal ART Art Foundations $11.00/year where you can view Ceramics I, II $15.00/semester your student’s class fees.
Drawing I, II $11.00/semester 1. Online payment with credit/debit. Painting I, II $11.00/semester View class fees + select optional pur- Sculpture I, II $11.00/semester Art Fellows $15.00/semester chases. PRINT YOUR RECEIPT AND BRING IT TO SCHEDULE PICK-UP. BUSINESS EDUCATION NO FEES FOR 2018-2019 2. Mail a check (exact amount) to ENGLISH Wausau West High School. Multi-Cultural Lit. $2.00/semester View class fees, add up optional pur- English 10/American Studies & Comp. $5.00/year chases. Your receipt will be mailed to Composition $2.00/semester you. PLEASE BRING THAT RECEIPT Creative Writing $2.00/semester WITH YOU TO SCHEDULE PICK-UP. FAMILY & CONSUMER ED. Foods I $25.00/semester 3. Pay in the Main Office (cash or Foods II $25.00/semester check). Your receipt will be given Foods III $25.00/semester to you. PLEASE BRING THAT Food Science $25.00/semester Child Development $10.00/semester RECEIPT WITH YOU TO SCHEDULE Early Childhood $10.00/semester PICK-UP. Aspiring Educators & Internship $10.00/student Family Relations $6.00/semester ALL THREE OF THE ABOVE OPTIONS Money Matters $5.00/semester ALLOW YOU TO BYPASS THE FEE
GLOBAL LANGUAGE PAYMENT STATION! Spanish I $2.00/workbook Spanish II $2.00/workbook 4. Attend a Schedule Pick-Up day and Spanish III $2.00/workbook pay by cash or check. Spanish IV $1.00/workbook ALLOW EXTRA TIME DUE TO LINES AP Spanish $1.00/workbook AT THE FEE PAYMENT STATION. German I No charge German II No charge German III No charge German IV $1.00/workbook AP German $1.00/workbook
NO FEES FOR FRENCH FOR THE 2018-2019 SCHOOL YEAR
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MATH/COMPUTER SCIENCE Algebra I & Algebra I Ext. $3.00/year CS/Physical Computing $40.00/semester 2018-2019 CS/Web Design $10.00/semester ACTIVITY CLUB FEES Geometry $3.00/year Algebra II & Algebra II Ext. $3.00/year DECA $25.00 AP Calc. $130.00 Graphics Calculator (optional) MUSIC Fall Musical $25.00 Band $35.00/year *Cast members only School Instrument Rental $30.00/year Orchestra $10.00/year FCCLA $25.00 PHYSICAL EDUCATION Bowling/Golf $38.00/semester FFA $25.00 Health $3.00/semester Young Adult Medicine $5.00/semester Lock $6.00 Forensics $25.00
SCIENCE (All)Science Lab Classes $5.00/per semester Jazz Band $25.00 Medical Terminology $90.00/text & materials packet (NO REFUND), plus $5.00 lab fee AP Seminar $5.00/per semester Key Club $15.00
SOCIAL STUDIES AP Psych. $2.00/year Master Singers $25.00
TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION Mock Trial $25.00 NO FEES FOR 2018-2019
Robotics Team $25.00 STUDENT FEE BREAKDOWN: Athletic Events (WSD) $7.00/year Activity Fee (WSD) $6.50/year Science $25.00 Student Magazine $4.50/year Olympiad Student Planner $5.00/year Activity Fee $4.00/year SkillsUSA $25.00 Band/Orchestra/Choir $1.00/year Drama $1.00/year Student Council $1.00/year *Spring Play $25.00 TOTAL STUDENT FEE $30.00 *Cast members only
OPTIONAL PURCHASES: STUDENT PARKING: $40.00/year or $20.00/semester
CHROMEBOOK INSURANCE: $25.00/year
YEARBOOK 2018-2019: $50.00, Engraved $53.00
CHROMEBOOK INFORMATION All students will be issued a District Chromebook. Students will receive their device during Schedule Pick-Up. In order to receive the device students and parents must complete the following:
Review Wausau School District Chromebook handbook Complete Wausau School District Chromebook user agreement form Accept or decline insurance
Save time by completing user agreement online 1. Log into the parent portal 2. Click on links to view Chromebook materials 3. Check on the link Wausau School District Chromebook User Agreement Form 4. Submit form
OPTIONAL: Pay insurance online after August 1, via the parent portal located on the fee page. 4 STUDENT INFORMATION
1. TRANSFER STUDENT ORIENTATION, TUESDAY, AUGUST 28, FROM 2:00-3:00 P.M. IN AUDITORIUM
2. FRESHMEN PARENTS, STUDENTS AND NEW FAMILIES TO THE DISTRICT ARE ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND “WARRIOR WELCOME NIGHT” OPEN HOUSE TUESDAY,
AUGUST 28, @ 6:00 p.m.
3. This program will be held in the auditorium for all freshman/new students and parents. This evening will give you the opportunity to meet the building administrators and get information to help in the transition to your new school. Additional highlights of the evening include:
Information on the schedule for the first day of school. (School starts Tuesday, September 4, 2018 @ 7:45 a.m.) Time to explore the building and meet your homeroom teacher Visit the clubs & activities information tables set-up in the commons
FIRST DAY SCHEDULE FOR FRESHMEN
On September 4, incoming freshmen will begin with homeroom and they will participate in our “Link Crew” orientation at Wausau West High School. This orientation is a fun, fast-paced way for students to become familiar with people and pro- grams that make Wausau West great. During the freshman orientation, students will be involved in a variety of activities with their classmates and link crew leaders. The schedule is as follows:
7:45 a.m. Freshmen report to homeroom for locker assignment, planners, instructions and updates, etc. 8:30 a.m. Freshmen and link leaders report to the auditorium for orientation 11:15 a.m. Link leaders take freshmen to the fieldhouse for conflict resolution 12:00 p.m. LUNCH 1:00 p.m. Modified schedules/tours of the building
3:00 p.m. Dismissal
FIRST DAY SCHEDULE FOR SOPHOMORES, JUNIORS, AND SENIORS
7:45 .a.m. Sophomores, Juniors, & Seniors, report to homeroom for locker assignment, planners, updates, etc. 8:30 a.m. Conflict Resolution begins in the fieldhouse for sophomores, juniors and seniors. Once students have taken care of their conflicts they will be excused for the day. Students are expected to take care of any conflict or “no lunch” scenario on this day.
WAUSAU SCHOOL DISTRICT & WEST PARENT/STUDENT HANDBOOKS
The Wausau School District and Wausau West Parent/Student Handbooks will be available for you to view online. To access the Wausau School District handbook please go to: wausauschools.org/forparents.htm (scroll down to find the Parent/Student Handbook). To access the Wausau West handbook, go to the West website: west/wausauschools.org under the school information tab. Paper copies will be available upon request at Wausau West. MEAL PRICES FOR 2018-2019 STAY THE SAME! The Wausau School District Food Service requires prepayment from students who purchase breakfast or lunch items. Students must have money in their account to purchase food. No cash will be accepted in the serving line. Deposits can be made to the student’s account at any time by placing the payment envelope in the drop box in the Commons. Depos- its made before 9:00 a.m. will be credited that day. Breakfast is $1.55, reduced price breakfast is no charge. Staff/visitor breakfast is $1.95. Lunch is $2.80, reduced price is $.40. Staff/visitor lunch is $3.50. Milk is $.40 a carton.
PERMIT NEEDED TO PARK IN STUDENT LOT
Students who wish to use the student parking lot must purchase a parking tag during Schedule Pick-Up or any time prior to parking in the lot. The tags cost $40.00 a year or $20.00 per semester and must be placed on the rear view mirror. If a student drives more than one vehicle or buys a different vehicle he/she may purchase a replacement/additional parking tag for $2.00. Only one replacement tag a year will be allowed. A license plate number is required at the time of purchase. If a different car is brought to school you must either park on the street or temporarily place your hang tag in the vehicle or obtain a temporary parking permit in the Main Office.
Parking in the student lot will be on a FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED basis until the lot is full. Buying a tag doesn’t guar- antee a parking spot in the student lot.
Students who park in the faculty or visitor parking lot will be issued a citation from the Wausau Police Department and may receive consequences from the school. Thank you for your cooperation with this issue. If there are any questions, please call or email Associate Principal, Jon Tomski, at 715-261 -0862. 5 STUDENT INFORMATION
SENIORS CAN HAVE THEIR “SENIOR PORTRAIT” TAKEN FREE FOR THE 2018-2019 YEARBOOK
Seniors, if you haven’t had your portrait taken for the 2018-2019 yearbook, make an appointment very soon. Nearly all of the photographers require a photo session no later than the first week of August in order to meet the printing company’s deadline. There will be a photographer at Wausau West on Tuesday, October 9, to take portraits of those who have not submitted a photo that meets yearbook requirements. Sign-up will occur in September. There will be no charge for this color portrait unless you wish to order extra prints after you see the proofs.
Please note: Senior message information will be mailed home in October.
REMINDER OF THE WAUSAU WEST HIGH SCHOOL DRESS CODE RULES
As a reminder to students and par- layering piece. All tops must products is not permitted. ents, this dress code was developed have straps at least one inch Gang colors, symbols or iden- with teachers, administrators, students wide on both shoulders and tification may not be worn. and parents to help foster an appropri- be high enough in front to Tattoos that are visible must ate learning environment free from the minimize chest cleavage. be covered. distractions associated with attire that Undergarments must be worn doesn’t adhere to the policy. The and shall not be visible. The school administration will use dis- dress code is as follows: Students choosing to wear cretion to make decisions regarding No coats, hats, hoods, ban- low-rise pants need to make the appropriateness of each student’s danas or sunglasses may be sure their undergarments are dress and possible consequences for worn. not exposed. In addition, violation of this policy. Students will Clothing should always com- pants need to be secured be required to change into appropriate pletely cover the torso (i.e., no around the waist/hip area. clothing. This may include being sent bare midriffs). When standing Boxer shorts and/or briefs home to change clothes. Repeated up, the shirt must touch the cannot be visible. violations of dress code can result in top of the pants or skirt. Shoes must be worn at all severe disciplinary consequences be- ing taken. With student and parent Excessively short skirts or times. support and the use of common sense shorts are not allowed. A rec- Any fashion (dress, accessory in terms of the attire’s appropriateness ommended length would be or hairstyle) that is a distrac- for school, issues can be easily re- mid-thigh or longer when tion from the learning process solved. standing. or presents a safety risk; dis- Clothing items such as back- plays suggestive, offensive, less tops, halter tops, stra- obscene, sexually degrading, pless tops and spaghetti- or racially motivated graphics strapped tops are not allowed, or statements; or pertains to except when being worn as a drugs, alcohol or tobacco
STUDENT HANDBOOK & PLANNER WILL BE DISTRIBUTED
Students will receive a 5” X 8” spiral calendar book that contains the student handbook, many relevant school district policies and ample space for assignment organization/planning. This handbook/planner states the rules of the school. Students are expected to familiarize themselves with the school rules, and will be required to sign paperwork in home- room indicating that this has been done. The handbook/planner also includes hallway passport pages to be used by students in lieu of handwritten passes from staff. This planner is meant to provide students with a way to improve time management, personal organization and assignment completion while also supplying relevant rules and informa- tion about Wausau West High School.
6 STUDENT INFORMATION REPORT CARDS & PROGRESS REPORTS PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCES
Progress Report 1: Will be distributed to stu- Fall Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held on Thurs- dents in homeroom on or by October 10. day, October 18, and Tuesday, October 23, from 4:00 to Quarter 1 Report Card: Mailed on November 12. Progress Report 2: Will be distributed to stu- 8:00 p.m. Spring Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held on dents in homeroom on or by December 14. Quarter 2/Semester 1 Report Card: Mailed on Thursday, March 14, from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. January 29. Progress Report 3: Will be distributed to stu- dents in homeroom on or by February 28. Quarter 3 Report Card: Mailed on April 8. Progress Report 4: Will be distributed to stu- dents in homeroom on or by May 9. Quarter 4/Semester 2 Report Card: Mailed on June 12.
IMPORTANT POLICIES/PROCEDURES FROM THE ATTENDANCE OFFICE
There are many concerns related to Suspension from school. vacations or activities must be the open/closed campus issue that Students will be excused for the prearranged through the have had a direct impact on the above reasons only when a Attendance Office prior to leaving. Attendance Office. Therefore, parent/guardian gives an In such cases, the student must communication between home and explanation of the cause of the complete an anticipated absence school is of utmost importance. absence. Please call the form. The following is a list of acceptable Attendance Office by 9:30 a.m. reasons your student may miss on the day of the absence. If If your child needs to leave school school: this is impossible, please call or during the day, they must obtain a
Personal illness send a note with your child on the pass from the Attendance Office Funerals and religious services as day of his/her return to school. before leaving. Therefore, you requested by the parent(s) and/or Parents/guardians are allowed to must send a note with your child or guardian(s) excuse their child up to ten days call the Attendance Office. Any Professional appointments that per year without a medical note. If student who does not obtain a pass could not be scheduled outside of your child is absent from school before leaving will be marked the regular school day for more than ten days, you will be unexcused. Serious personal or family crisis asked to furnish a medical Student is not in proper physical excuse. Absences excused with Do not hesitate to contact the and/or mental condition to attend medical notes are excused Attendance Office at 715-261-0880 school in accordance with without using the ten days with any questions or concerns. Wisconsin Statute 118.15(3)(a) previously mentioned. Family REMINDER CLOSED CAMPUS POLICY
Parents should be reminded of the closed campus policy that went into effect with the start of the 2004-2005 school year. All students have closed campus. An incentive program form is available that would allow for the privilege of one forty-minute open (off campus) lunch per day to all second-semester sophomores, all juniors, and all seniors at Wausau West. All other students will have a closed campus lunch. Application forms will be available in homeroom at the begin- ning of the school year. The form is also available from Mrs. Pawlowski in the Attendance Check-In Office. To obtain and retain this open campus lunch privilege, a student must have the following:
1. Parental permission on file 2. Passing grades 3. Good attendance 4. Good behavior 5. All fees and fines must be paid
Details of this list of conditions can be found in the student’s handbook/planner which will be distributed in homeroom on the first day of classes. We strongly urge parents to discuss this policy with your students in hopes that we can have efficient implementation of these rules. Thank you! 7 HEALTH INFORMATION WAUSAU WEST HEALTH SERVICES
715-261-0851
Illness at School Students who become ill during school hours must report to the Health Office before leaving the building. Students may not call parents from their class- rooms or use cell phones.
Emergency and Medical Information Form – All students are required to have a signed form on file for permission to act in case of an emergency.
Emergency verification sheets will be available on the Schedule Pick-Up days.
· Please include all health information pertinent to the care of your child during school hours.
· Please list emergency contacts that live in the area and can pick up your child from school in case of an illness or injury.
· Please inform the school of any changes that may occur during the school year so this information will remain current.
Prescription Medication Administered at School – Prior to administrating, students must have written in- structions along with practitioner and parent/guardian signatures on the Wausau School District Medication Consent Form. A copy of this form is located on the next page. The medication needs to arrive in its original container. All medications are kept locked in the Health Office. Students may carry and self-administer inhalers, EpiPens or insulin when practitioner and parent/guardian give consent on the medication form. Any medication remaining at the end of the school year must be picked up by parent/guardian.
Non-prescription Medication Administered at School – Prior to administrating, students must have written instructions and a parent/guardian signature on the Wausau School District Medication Consent Form (If dose exceeds the standard on the label a practitioner signature will also be required). The medication needs to arrive in its original container. All medications are kept locked in the Health Office. Any medication remaining at the end of the school year must be picked up by parent/guardian. Students may carry and self-administer cough drops/throat lozenges, lip balms or sunscreens (no form needed).
**Acetaminiphen or Ibuprofen can be provided by the Health Office if an Acetaminophen/Ibuprofen Con- sent Form is signed by the parents.
Please have your child vaccinated before school starts in the fall if he/she has not already received the required vaccine(s). Vaccines are available from your child’s physician or the Marathon County Health Department.
If you have any questions or concerns please email or call Nikki Parker at 715-261-0851.
WSD CONTINUOUS NONDISCRIMINATION NOTICE
The Wausau School District does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of sex, race, religion, national origin, an- cestry, creed, pregnancy, marital or parental status, sexual orientation, or physical, mental, emotional, or learning disability. Federal law prohibits discrimination in education and employment on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, sex, relig- ion, or disability. Anyone who believes that the Wausau School District has inadequately applied the principles and/or regu- lations of Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, Section 504 or the Americans with Disabilities Act, may file a complaint with the WSD Equity Director at the Longfellow Administration Center, 415 Seymour Street, Wausau, Wisconsin 54402-0359, or by tele- phone at 715-261-0500.
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9 COUNSELING INFORMATION
“College Bound”? Admission Tests are Required for College Admission
College admission tests are one of the requirements when applying to a college or university. Both the ACT (American College Test) and the SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test) are admission tests. A student may choose to take one or both of these assessments. However, it should be noted that the University of Wisconsin System has historically preferred scores from the ACT assessment as part of its entrance requirements. Also, to qualify for some scholarships a student may be required to submit an ACT or SAT score.
Students may register for either test online at the address below or using the registration materials they can pick up in the Counseling Office.
ACT - actstudent.org SAT - collegeboard.com
A few important facts about these tests that may be helpful for you to know: The ACT has an optional writing test. It is important for students to check online at actstudent.org prior to registering to take the test, to see if the college(s) they plan on applying to requires the writing test. Not all schools require this test. The SAT also has a writing section to its test, however it is included as part of the test and all students who take the SAT will take the writing component. Both testing compa- nies indicate that applying online expedites registration for the test.
**Please go the Counseling website for free online test preparation materials.
On page nine you will find the dates for testing.
ATTENTION PARENTS OF JUNIORS
The PSAT/NMSQT® exam will be offered at Wausau West on Wednesday, October 10, 2018, beginning at 8:00 am. Students may sign up in the Business Office, or online via the Parent Portal with a credit card by September 12th. The cost of the test is $17. The pur- pose of the PSAT (practice SAT) is to give students an opportunity to experience taking a college readiness test and to identify students who might benefit from advanced coursework.
By taking the PSAT in 11th grade, all students have the opportunity to qualify for participation in the National Merit Scholarship Program. PSAT/NMSQT® scores are used as initial screen of entrants to the Na- tional Merit Scholarship Program, which recognizes outstanding aca- demic achievement by U.S. high school students.
Students must be in good academic standing, have good attendance, and take responsibility to ar- range missed work and class time from taking the test on October 10th.
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ACT 2018 – 2019 TEST DATES
TEST DATE REGULAR REGISTRATION LATE REGISTRATION Deadline Deadline
September 8, 2018 August 10, 2018 August 11-26, 2018 October 27, 2018 September 28, 2018 September 29-Oct 14, 2018 December 8, 2018 November 2, 2018 November 3-19, 2018 February 9, 2019 January 11, 2019 January 12-18, 2019 April 13, 2019 March 8, 2019 March 9-25, 2019 June 8, 2019 May 3, 2019 May 4-20, 2019 July 13, 2019 June 14, 2019 June 15-24, 2019
Registration Site: www.actstudent.org
SAT 2018 – 2019 TEST DATES
TEST DATE REGULAR REGISTRATION LATE REGISTRATION Deadline Deadline (Phone/Online)
August 25, 2018 July 27, 2018 August 15, 2018 October 6, 2018 September 7, 2018 September 26, 2018 November 3, 2018 October 5, 2018 October 24, 2018 December 1, 2018 November 2, 2018 November 20, 2018 March 9, 2019 February 8, 2019 February 27, 2019 May 4, 2019 April 5, 2019 April 24, 2019 June 1, 2019 May 3, 2019 May 22, 2019
Registration Site: www.collegeboard.org
PSAT 2018 Test Date: Wednesday, October 10, 2018 (register before September 12 deadline)
HIGH SCHOOL CODE: 502417
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EDUCATION FAIR OCTOBER 8 & 9
The Education Fair will be held at the University of Wisconsin – Marathon Campus in the fieldhouse on Monday, October 8, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. and October 9, from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. This annual event benefits both students and parents as they begin or continue their search into post secondary options. Representatives from technical colleges, four-year col- leges, universities and the military will be on hand to provide information and answer ques- tions you have regarding applying, acceptance, housing, scholarships and more. Juniors & Seniors will have the opportunity to attend as a field trip option. If you can’t make the local dates, but want to attend the Edu- cation Fair you can go onto www.wefs.org for other locations, dates, and times.
SOPHOMORE PLANNING CONFERENCE COMING UP!
The Wausau West Counseling Department will be inviting parents and sophomores to a Tenth Grade Plan- ning Conference this fall. The conference will be 30 minutes in length and will take place during school hours. We will use this meeting to discuss high school and career goals and may include some of the follow- ing topics: transcripts, graduation requirements, course selections, career plans, Career Interest Inventory and any questions or concerns that you would have. This conference is important for your student in plan- ning their high school career and beyond. Further information will be forthcoming.
IMPORTANT REMINDERS FOR PARENTS/GUARDIANS
We ask that you please remind your child of any appointments or any other re- minders they need BEFORE they come to school. If it is an emergency, please call the Counseling Office @ 715-261-0890 and they will get the message to your student immediately. Otherwise, if the message can wait, we ask that it wait. We want to limit the number of interruptions in the classroom so we can focus on stu- dents and their instruction as much as possible.
SENIOR REMINDER Seniors planning on applying to a University of Wisconsin campus
It’s never too early to start working on your college applications! The application for University of Wisconsin schools will be available online August 1, at https://apply.Wisconsin.edu/.
You could potentially have all components completed before September 1 (first day applications can be sub- mitted), with schools reviewing the applications starting September 15. With rolling admission policies the earlier you get the application completed and turned in the more likely you are to gain acceptance.
Seniors who are applying to a UW campus need to start working on college essays as part of the application. This is one of the most important parts of the application. Each school uses different essay prompts. To search for the prompts for your desired school go to http://apply.wisconsin.edu and look under the application instructions.
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2018-2019 WAUSAU WEST ONLINE REGISTRATION FOR ALL ATHLETIC FORMS
Hello Warriors! Just a quick reminder that you are able to register your child(ren) for sports for the 2018-2019 school year. Please find directions below for submitting online paperwork as well as some other athletic de- partment reminders. Paper copies of these forms will be available upon request for anyone without access to home internet. Athletic fees must be submitted to the business office or the athletic office prior to participa- tion. Envelopes for submitting those fees will be available at the pre-season meetings on the forms table in front of the Main Office.
Please contact the Athletic Department Secretary, Stacey Linzmeyer at [email protected] or at 715-261-0870 with any questions or difficulties.
ELECTRONIC ATHLETIC FORM REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS
Go to the Wausau West website and click on Athletics and then Athletic Department Website. This takes you directly to the online registration page. Click on the “Register Now Click Here” option on the homepage From here, either click the New User tab (if you don’t have a family account and are registering for the first time) or the Returning User tab (if you already have a family account and are registering the same student or adding a sibling)
ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT REMINDERS
The first Mandatory Fall Sports Parent/Athlete Meeting will be held on Monday, July 30, 2018. *Please note that after the parent meeting, parents and athletes involved in football, girls golf, swim and volleyball will meet separately with their coaches.
If you missed the first meeting you can still attend, Monday, August 6, 2018. *Please note that after the parent meeting, parents and athletes involved in cross country, tennis, cheer and soccer will meet separately with their coaches.
***The meetings will be at 6:00 pm in the Auditorium. Parents and athletes only need to attend one of the meetings.
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PRACTICE START DATES Cheer Monday, July 30 Football Wednesday, August 1 Girls Golf Monday, August 6 Girls Swimming Tuesday, August 7 Girls Tennis Tuesday, August 7 Boys Soccer Monday, August 13 Co-ed Cross Country Monday, August 13 Girls Volleyball Monday, August 13
ONLINE FORMS CHECKLIST (Online registration and submission fulfills each of the forms be- low. You are not required to print off any forms for the office as we will have your signature as docu- mentation that you (and your student athlete) have read and accepted each of the items below. Athletic Code WIAA Athletic Eligibility Insurance Waiver Coaches Expectations Emergency Card Concussion/Head Injury Consent
WIAA sports physicals must be dated 4/1/2017 or later. For physicals that occurred in 2017, we will need a WIAA Alternate Year card (signed by parent only) uploaded to the online registration site and/ or dropped off in the Main Office. For all 2018 physicals, we will need the original uploaded to the online registration site and/or dropped off in the Main Office.
2018-2019 FALL SPORTS HEAD COACHING STAFF
Cross Country Soccer (Boys) Volleyball (Girls) Coaches:Jason Myers & Rachel Tordsen Coach: Erin Randall Coach: Cathy Newton Rachel home: 715-212-7038 Home: 715-212-3720 Home: 715-573-2958 Jason home: 715-432-7905 Work: 715-261-0850 Work: 715-261-0850 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]
Football Swimming (Girls) Tennis (Girls) Coach: Jason Foster Coach: Mary Schultz Coach: Steve Wenninger Home: 715-891-5952 Home: 715-355-4902 Home: 715-581-0757 Work: 715-261-0867 Work: 715-261-0850 ext: 34345 [email protected] [email protected]
Golf (Girls) Cheer Coach: Lisa Peck Coach: Hayley Randall Work: 715-261-0736 Work: 715-261-0850 ext. 34308 [email protected] [email protected]
Athletic/Activity Director: Jackson Hein, 715-261-0874 or [email protected]
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WAUSAU WEST ATHLETIC PASSES
Below is a list of season tickets available for the 2018-19 Wausau West athletic season. Individual game prices will be $4.00 for all tickets this year. Season tickets will not be honored for any WIAA tournaments held throughout the year.
If you are interested in purchasing season tickets, please fill out the form below and return it to: Wausau West High School Cathy Hirn, Ticket Manager 1200 W Wausau Avenue Wausau WI 54401
NOTE: NOT FOR STUDENTS ATTENDING WEST WEST STUDENTS USE THEIR STUDENT ID CARDS ------
WAUSAU WEST HIGH SCHOOL SEASON TICKET REQUEST FORM
Cost per Number of Ticket Tickets Desired
Family Season Sport Ticket 115.00 ______(Includes home games for: football, volleyball, boys & girls basketball, wrestling, hockey and track)
All Sport Ticket (admits one) (Includes home games for: football, volleyball, boys & girls basketball, wrestling, hockey and track) 50.00 ______
Football Season Ticket (5 home games) 12.00 ______
Boys Basketball Season Ticket (10 home games) 32.00 ______
Girls Basketball Season Ticket (8 home games) 24.00 ______
Hockey Season Ticket (6 home games) 16.00 ______
Volleyball Season Ticket (5 home matches) 12.00 ______
Wrestling Season Ticket (5 home matches) 12.00 ______
K-8 Season Ticket 35.00 ______
Total Cost of Tickets Ordered $______
NAME ______
ADDRESS ______
MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO: WAUSAU WEST HIGH SCHOOL
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FRENCH FORENSICS COMPETITION IN MADISON
On Saturday, May 5, 2018, these Wausau West stu- dents competed at the state French Forensics Compe- tition. Congratulations, for winning gold, silver and bronze medals.
Top: Left to Right: Lexi Voigt, Reuben Mathias, Coline Martino.
Bottom: Tiani Woller, Jaia Xiong.
Not pictured McKayla Stieve
LOOKING FOR A GREAT CLUB? WANT TO TRY SOMETHING NEW? FRENCH CLUB IS FOR YOU!
French Club is a great way to be involved at Wausau West High School. The club has ongoing activities like movie nights, crepe and waffle parties, going to local elementary schools to promote French language and culture and going to the Culture Fest. You may think that you have to be in French to be in French Club, but you don't! Anyone can participate and it’s lots of fun. Be sure to come to the meet and greet party on Friday, September 14, after school from 3:00-4:00 p.m., in room 231. If you have questions, please email Madame Torkelson, [email protected].
MERCI WAUSAU WEST!
The 2017-2018 French Club raised around $300.00 for student scholarships from the sundae bar fundraiser.
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JOIN DECA! Do you have an interest in Business & Marketing? Do you dream of starting your own business? Do you like to be involved with the community? Do you like to do social activities with friends? Do you want to be a manager? If so, DECA could be for you. DECA pre- pares leaders and entrepreneurs for careers and edu- cation in marketing, finance, hospitality, management, and other business areas. DECA also prepares stu- dents to be academically prepared, community ori- ented and professionally responsible experienced leaders. To come learn more about DECA, we have some great events lined up. Come to our Annual DECA Deck Party at the Weston Aquatic Center on August 8 from 8-9:30 p.m. This event is free. Our first meeting is September 12 at 7:20 a.m. in Room 312. Also, don’t miss our Annual Tailgate September 14 from 4-6 p.m. at Thom Field. Free food, fun and games! The 2018-19 Leadership Team are… DECA Officers, President-Isabella D’Burke, Vice Presidents-Austin Federici, Paige Brandenburg, Morgan Bolz, Luke Hamann, Rachel Hartman, Lilia Teske, and School Store Managers Emma Rauman and Mallory Names. Students interested in joining DECA should see Mr. Hert or Mrs. Jahnke for a membership card and list of meeting dates. There is a $25 activity fee for joining DECA. Pay your membership fees during Schedule Pick-Up and be entered for a chance to win an Under Armour DECA sweatshirt. For the latest news and to check out our Facebook Page go to https:// www.facebook.com/wwdeca/ or Instagram @wwdeca.
WEST DRAMA TO PRESENT YOU’RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN Book by Michael Mayer, Music and Lyrics by Andrew Lippa
“Charles Schulz’s beloved comic comes to life in Clark Gesner’s classic musical, You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown. The whole gang is here: bossy Lucy is hopelessly in love with piano prodigy Schroeder who doesn’t give her the time of day, perfectionist Sally is still mocking blanket-toting Linus, Snoopy is in the doghouse, and “blockhead,” himself, Charlie Brown, is in rare form. Brief vignettes span the months from Valentine’s Day to Beethoven Day, from wild optimism to utter despair...Whether you’re keen to fly with the Red Baron, moon over the Moonlight Sonata, or just do your best to find “Happiness,” You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown is a crowd-pleasing classic.” (https://stageagent.com/shows/musical/1386/youre-a-good-man-charlie-brown)
Mark Your Calendars: Auditions: Tuesday/Wednesday September 5/6, after school in the Wausau West auditorium. (Students should only attend one of the audition days.) Students should prepare a short song selection. They will also be asked to do cold line readings at the auditions.
Potential Callbacks (Only if needed): Friday, September 7, after school in the auditorium
Read-Through (First Rehearsal): Monday, September 10
Performances: November 2-3 at 7:00 p.m. and November 4 at 2:00 p.m.
Required Parent/Guardian Meeting: Tuesday, September 11 at 6:30 p.m.
Please contact Mrs. Rachel Olson ([email protected], 715-212-5835) with any questions.
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2018 WICPA EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION GRANT RECIPIENTS
Exploring and helping students become aware of all the different careers in the accounting field is the WICPA Educational Foundation grant. Wausau West Business Education instructors, Mrs. Dawn Jameson and Mrs. Stephanie Jahnke, were awarded this grant in December 2017.
Accounting is a high-demand career. Having accounting with a marketing major/minor is in demand as well. Twenty-three students from the Advanced Accounting and Advanced Marketing classes at- tended a field trip to the Milwaukee Bucks’ corporate office on April 5, 2018. The students com- pleted hands-on practicum tasks that involved computing what actually happens in the sports/ marketing field.
The accounting students were given five scenarios pertaining to depreciation, payroll, expense of players, fundraising and reconciliation of a bank statement. The marketing students were involved in being a part of a focus group on the new “Bucks Gaming” video game platform.
Afterwards, students stayed for the game. Being able to see how accounting and marketing are found in the arena gave the students a better understanding of the industry, even outside of the of- fice setting.
Group shot of Wausau West students/teachers while the Milwaukee Bucks were warming up before the game.
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Grant Freitag, Senior CPA with the Bucks and former Wausau West graduate greets the students with some interesting facts about the organization.
Students are completing a hands-on scenario pertaining to depreciation of a piece of equipment.
19 PARENT INFORMATION BUILDING SECURITY
Wausau West will be continuing the procedure of locking all exterior doors between the hours of 7:45 am and 3:00 pm during the school days. We are asking all visitors to continue using the Main Office atrium as the school en- trance point during the school day.
Our Attendance Office is located directly adjacent to the main office. This al- lows families to conduct their attendance business directly upon entering the building. This measure should decrease the amount of traffic flowing into the building from visitors during the school day.
Providing a safe and secure environment is a priority at Wausau West. We appreciate your patience, under- standing and follow through with these measures to help make West the great school that it is.
DIRECTORY AND DISCLOSURE INFORMATION
To read Policy 5200-Student Records and the Request To Withhold Directory Information form, Opt Out form for Institutions of Higher Education, and Opt Out form for Military Recruiters, please visit www.wausauschools.org. NUTRITION CORNER – PAYPAMS
**Apply for Free & Reduced Meals online now! It is convenient, secure and private!
PayPAMS is an online portal that provides parents with more than just a method to make payments to stu- dent meal accounts.
Online payments: www.paypams.com/
Online meal applications: paypams.com/OnlineApp
Did you know? You can make one payment for multiple students to save the cost of multiple transaction fees ($1.95 per payment). Make a payment to one student’s account, then contact the Nutrition Services office to transfer funds to other student accounts. Call 715-261-0806 or email to [email protected] to transfer funds between accounts.
PayPAMS also provides parents the opportunity to:
Manage multiple student accounts within a household under one PayPAMS account Monitor student meal and snack purchases Receive email notifications for low account balances Schedule a future payment, or automatic recurring payments Payments can be made using debit or credit (Visa, MasterCard and Discover)
Please contact April Susa at 715-261-0806
in School Nutrition Services with any questions.
20 WARRIOR PRIDE PUMP PERKS
DON’T FORGET OUR PRIDE PUMP AT RIISER ENERGY ON STEWART AVENUE!!!
21 BUFFALO WILD WINGS “TEAM M ADVANTAGE PROGRAM”
Wausau West Athletics/Activities is once again partici- pating in the Buffalo Wild Wings “Home Team Advan- tage Program.” Ten percent of your total bill will be do- nated back to Wausau West, which goes towards the athletic program for student athletes. If your son or daughter has not received a “Team M” card watch for one that you can print in the October/November News and Views edition.
Last year we made over $2000.00!
FUTURE NEWS AND VIEWS ISSUES
Future issues can be found on the Wausau West High School website: west.wausauschools.org
We will continue to notify parents via School Messenger when each new issue becomes available online. If you change your email address please notify the school at 715-261-0875.
There will be copies available in the Main Office and the Counseling Office if you do not have computer access.
The future dates are as follows:
October/November issue available the first week of October
December/January issue available the first week of December (MAILED HOME TO JOHN MUIR EIGHTH GRADE STUDENTS ONLY REGISTRATION INFORMATION FOR 2019-2020)
February/March issue available the first week of February
April/May/June issue available the first week of April
22 HOMECOMING INFORMATION
2018-2019 Homecoming Happenings Week of October 1, 2018 Homecoming Celebration – Blue/Gold Week will pro- Homecoming Court – Being nominated onto the homecom- mote and celebrate school spirit at Wausau West. ing court is an honor at Wausau West. This activity falls un- Throughout the week the freshmen, sophomore, junior der our Athletic/Activities Code. Following the initial nomina- and senior classes will participate in spirit-themed activi- tions and elections, the Homecoming Court will be presented ties, such as hall a decorating contest, costume dress-up to the student body at the pre-homecoming assembly. Voting days and Blue/Gold Assembly games. occurs during homecoming week and the king and queen are introduced during the Blue/Gold Assembly. Highlights of the week are listed below. Blue/Gold Assembly – The Warrior spirit trophy is awarded Homecoming Leadership Planning Meeting Friday, during the Blue/Gold Assembly to the class who has shown September 7, in Room 312 at 7:00 a.m. the most positive spirit (and therefore earned the most col- lective points). Class planning meetings, Tuesday, September 11 Senior class in Auditorium @ 7:30 a.m. Classes earn points for their participation in the spirit-themed Junior class in Room 315 @ 7:30 a.m. hall decorating, dress-up days and the Blue/Gold assembly Sophomore class in Room 312 @ 7:30 a.m. games. The Blue/Gold Assembly fun games has included, Freshmen class in Room 220 @ 7:30 a.m. i.e. rope pulls, crazy relay races, pie eating contests, animal musical chairs and more.
SENIORS: In order to be on the ballot The Blue/Gold Assembly concludes with the presentation of for Homecoming Court, you must the Homecoming Court and the crowning of the king and have your Activities and Athletic Code queen. turned in by Tuesday, September 11. Homecoming Game – The Homecoming Football Game is
scheduled for 7:00 p.m., on Friday, October 5. The Home- Homecoming Court Vote - September 17-21 coming Court will be introduced during half-time. Support your Warriors during this exciting game against Wausau East Kickoff Assembly – Introduction of Homecoming for the Log! Hope to see you there. Court, Spirit Day Models, Friday, September 28 (7:55 a.m.) Homecoming Dance – The Homecoming Dance will be held at Wausau West on Saturday, October 6. The dance will Spirit-themed Hall Decorating begin at 7:30 p.m. and ends at 11:00 p.m. The dress is semi- Sunday, September 30, (4:00-6:00 p.m.) formal (no jeans or t-shirts are allowed). Tickets will be sold at the door. Spirit Days Class Dress Up Contest Week of October 1-5 Don’t forget to bring your student ID.
King and Queen Voting Any student whose guest does not currently attend Week of October 1-5 Wausau West, must submit a Guest Permission Form (available in the Main Office) and receive approval prior to buying their tickets. Color Assembly Wednesday, October 3 @ 8:00 a.m. At the door, all students will be asked to show their ID. No one will be allowed to enter without either a school ID Blue/Gold Assembly or their name on the guest register. Friday, October 5 (1:00-3:00 p.m.) Entrance to the dance will close at 9:00 p.m. and anyone Homecoming Football Game leaving the dance early will not be allowed re-entry. While at Warriors vs. Wausau East (Log game) the dance, students are limited to the Commons and Field- Friday, October 5 (7:00 p.m.) house areas. A coat check will not be available; students are responsible for their own coats and purchases. As al- Homecoming Dance ways, tobacco, alcohol or drug use will not be allowed. The Saturday, October 6 (7:30 - 11:00 p.m.) dance will end at 11:00 p.m.
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24 2018-2019 CALENDAR OF EVENTS AUGUST JANUARY 14 &15 Schedule Pick-up - Commons - 11 am - 7 pm 1 Winter Break - No School 28 Transfer Student Orientation - 2 pm - 3 pm 2 Classes Resume 28 Warrior Welcome Night - 6 - 8 pm 3 Eighth Grade Tour 8 am - 3 pm 28 -30 Professional Learning 5 Junior Girls - Auditorium - 6 pm 7 Eighth Grade Parent Night - Auditorium - 7 pm SEPTEMBER 15 Conflict Resolution Day - Fieldhouse - 10:15 am - 2:30 pm 3 Labor Day - No School 16-18 Exams 4 First Day of School 21-22 No School - Professional Learning 4 Conflict Resolution Day - Fieldhouse 8:30 am - 12:15 pm 8 ACT Testing - 7:30-1:30 pm FEBRUARY 12 Student Picture Retake Day - Auditorium 4 Advisor/Advisee Night 4 - 8 pm Fall Sport Photos 28 Homecoming Kickoff Assembly - Fieldhouse - Afternoon MARCH 30 Spirit-themed Hall Decorating 4:00 - 6:00 pm 10-11 Spring Choir Concert
14 Parent/Teacher Conferences - 4 - 8 pm OCTOBER 15 Spring Fling Dance - TENTATIVE 1-5 Homecoming Week & King and Queen Voting 18-22 Spring Fling Week 3 Homecoming Color Assembly - Fieldhouse - 8 am 20 Track Sport Photos 5 Homecoming Assembly - Fieldhouse - 1 pm 22 Battle Royale - Fieldhouse - 8 am 5 Homecoming Football Game - Thom Field - 7 pm 25-29 Spring Break - No School 6 Homecoming Dance - Commons - 7:30-11:00 pm 9 Senior Yearbook Photos - Auditorium Lobby APRIL 12-13 Bandstock - Auditorium - 7:30 pm 3 Spring Sport & Club Photos 15 Academic Awards - Auditorium - 6 pm 8 NHS Induction Ceremony - Auditorium - 7 pm 18&23 Parent/Teacher Conferences - 4 - 8 pm TBA Wall of Excellence Breakfast - Auditorium 25-26 No School - Professional Learning TBA Spring Play - Auditorium 27 ACT Testing - 7:30-1:30 pm TBA Spring Play - Auditorium
24 Honoring Excellence Banquet - 5:30 pm NOVEMBER 27 Prom 2-3 Fall Play - You’re A Good Man Charlie Brown Auditorium - 7:00 pm MAY 4 Fall Play - You’re A Good Man Charlie Brown 1 3P Art Show - 5:00 - 7:30 pm Auditorium - 2:00 pm 8 Senior Awards - Auditorium - 6:30 pm 19 All City Orchestra - 7:00 pm - Auditorium 17 Pop Concert - Auditorium - 8 pm 21 No School 18 Pop Concert - Auditorium - 4 pm & 8 pm 22-23 Thanksgiving Break - No School 20-21 Pop Concert - Auditorium - 8 pm
24 No School - Professional Learning DECEMBER 27 No School - Memorial Day 3-4 Winter Concert - Grand Theatre - 7:30 pm 29 West Graduation - Fieldhouse - 7:30 pm 5 Winter Sport & Club Photos 24-28 Winter Break - No School JUNE 4-6 Final Exams 6 Students’ Last Day 7 Teachers’ Last Day 8 ACT Testing - 7:30-1:30 pm
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