Bulldog Newsletter

Wyandotte High School Mary Stewart 2501 Minnesota Ave. Principal Kansas City, KS 66102 www.wyandottehighschoolbulldogs.org (913) 627-7650 FALL 2011

. Bring updated immunization records Aug. 3, 4 & 5 – Registration for 10-12th Graders (ID’s) New Students & 9 th Grade Orientation Checklist 9-11:30am or 1-3pm Aug. 11th, at 6:00 p.m. in the Auditorium August 11 - 9th Grade Orientation (Aud) 6pm . Bring parent to sign Laptop Acceptable Use Policy (Form included in this newsletter) August 12 – 9th Grade First Day of School . Bring laptop insurance payment of $25, $50, or August 12 - ACT Registration Deadline for completed community service form of 8 hours September . Bring completed lunch application Testing . Bring $45 for Activity Ticket . Pick up physical packet August 15 – Full Day For All Students . Pick up insurance information (if needed) August 17 – Athletic/Activity Parent Mtg. 6pm . Bring $35 to purchase 2012 yearbook . Bring updated immunization records September 5 – Labor Day Holiday (No School) September 10 –ACT Testing 7am-1pm First Days of School September 16 - ACT Registration Deadline for 9 th Graders will begin school at 7:25 a.m., Friday, August 12th, October 2011. Arrive by 7:15 a.m. and enter the school through the Testing main entrance (under the 2 towers). Wear ID around neck (received at orientation). September 16 –Homecoming Parade/Game All students are to be in attendance on Monday, August 15th. September 17 –Homecoming Dance 8pm-11pm Returning students will pick up their schedules in their Small Learning Communities. September 21– Family Advocacy (No School) Students new to Wyandotte will report to the Social Hall (in Hours TBD front of Main Office) to pick up their schedules. October 19 - Teacher In-Service (No School) October 20 - 2nd Quarter Begins WELCOME BACK TO THE 2011 - October 22 - ACT Testing 7am-1pm 2012 SCHOOL YEAR!!!!

We are looking forward to the start of a new school Returning Students Registration Checklist year at Wyandotte High School. Though the Aug. 3rd, 4th or 5th from 9-11:30 a.m. or 1-3 p.m. thermometer doesn’t show it yet, summer is almost Checks or cash will be accepted. Please bring exact change. over! . Bring parent to sign Laptop Acceptable Use Policy (Form included in this newsletter) We are all very fortunate to be a part of Wyandotte . Bring laptop insurance payment of $25, $50, or High School’s rich history and strong traditions. At completed community service form of 8 hours Wyandotte, students, parents, staff, and the . Bring completed lunch application community work together to fulfill our mission . Bring $45 for Activity Ticket statement: “to educate, empower, and encourage . Bring $30 for Senior Fee Payment (Seniors Only) all learners, so that they may create a better . Get ID picture taken tomorrow for themselves and our community.” . Pick up physical packet Our #1 focus is student achievement. Surrounding . Pick up insurance information (if needed) that focus are many extracurricular privileges grounded . Bring $35 to purchase 2012 yearbook in tradition. From the moment students enter as Freshmen, they work to identify their goalsbring for the your Driver’s License, Proof of Insurance and future and take action to reach excellence License as they tag #. prepare to pursue their dreams in college and their career.

So let’s get another year started! We look forward ID Badges to seeing all RETURNING students for registrationThis days photo ID badge is issued for the safety of every next week on August 3rd through 5th, andstudent, every staff and faculty member. Students must wear student and parent NEW TO WYANDOTTE at theirthe New ID visibly above their waist at all times. The first Student Orientation on Thursday, August badge 11th at is provided free of charge to students. Each 6:00pm! Please pay close attention to registrationreplacement badge will cost $5.00. details as described in this newsletter. Don’t hesitate to call us at 913-627-7650 if you have any questions!CELL PHONE POLICY We realize that cell phones and cell phone technology Welcome Back! have become an important part of society. Cell phones Mary Stewartare not, however, an important part of the education Principalprocess. Please note: Students carrying phones must have them turned off and stored away during the school WYANDOTTE HIGH SUPPLY LIST day. Students are NOT to use cell phones during the Student ID school day. A Book to Read for MIRP 1 Box No. 2 Pencils 1 Pack Ballpoint Pens 2 Boxes of Kleenex School Hours Notebook Paper Regular School Hours 2-3 Folders and/or Binders 7:25 a.m. – 2:20 p.m. 4 Spiral Notebooks Early Dismissal on Wednesday Hand Sanitizer/Disinfectant Wipes 7:25 a.m. – 12:20 p.m. If any classes require additional supplies, students will be informed by the instructor. Absences/Tardies Students are expected to be in their first hour classes at Lunch Applications th 7:25 a.m. Students arriving after that time must check in Lunch will be served on Friday, August 12 , and both with the Attendance Secretary, Maria Rios and Truancy breakfast and lunch will be served beginning Monday, th Officer, Clifton Jones, who will be located at the main August 15 . The full price for breakfast is $1.15 and entrance, to receive a pass to first block. lunch is $1.90. The cost of reduced priced breakfast is $.30 and reduced cost lunch is $.40. Free/reduced REPORTING AN ABSENCE : Parents and guardians lunch applications have been sent out by the District office must call to report a student’s absence or tardiness to to all students except those already notified of eligibility by school. To report, please call the Attendance Secretary, SRS. Students who qualified for free/reduced lunches last Ms. Rios at 627-7691. year will be served for only the first three (3) days of school. After that time, full price must be paid if application If you reach a voice mail message please: has not been submitted. A new application must be 1. Give your name and relationship to the student. completed by parent/guardian. Families who have not 2. Give the name of your student. received the application should contact the Nutritional 3. Give the reason for the absence. Services Office at (913) 627-3900. 4. Leave a phone number for verification.

Parents/guardians may call the Attendance Secretary, Bus Passes Ms. Rios, anytime to check on your student’s The Transportation Department will send out bus attendance. information regarding bus pick up times. Bus passes will be part of the Student ID badge. Questions concerning bus Excused absences: An excused absence is one which transportation should be directed to the District has been classified excused by the Board of Education. Transportation Office at (913) 627-3100. Absences shall be excused for the following reasons: . Illness of the student Parking Permits . Urgent need of the student to be at home due to Parking permits will be required for students driving to illness in the immediate family school to park in the lower lot on the east side of the . Death in the family building. Vehicles must be registered in order to obtain a . School approved activities parking permit. Permits are free and may be obtained in . School closings due to inclement weather the Main Office. To register your vehicle, you will need to . For all other discretionary reasons, please contact the Director of Student Services Clothing must cover under garments, stomach, back & Unexcused absences: An absence will be classifiedchest. as See through apparel, tube tops, spaghetti straps, unexcused if it does not fit one of the Board of tank tops, mesh shirts, halter tops, or midriff shirts are not Education’s six stated reasons for excusable absencesallowed. Shorts, skirts, and dresses must be the length of or the District’s attendance procedure is not followed;the student’s finger tips when extended even if worn with and fails to comply with the District’s procedures andleggings. the Pajama pants and sagging pants are not State Compulsory Attendance Laws. allowed. Clothing with inappropriate messages is prohibited (i.e. alcohol, drugs, violence, sexual Truancy suggestions or gang related). Flip flops & house Unexcused absences will result in your student beingslippers/shoes are not to be worn. If sandals are worn, truant. According to Kansas State Law, a studentthey is must have a strap around the heel. Head gear such truant if he/she is absent without a valid excuse. as hats, bandanas, sweatbands, caps, hair rollers, picks, Truancy is: *3 consecutive days unexcused absencescombs and hoods are also prohibited. *5 unexcused absences in a semester *7 unexcused absences in a school yearAll Students will attend orientation assemblies at the start of the year to further review this policy. We recognize that clothing styles are constantly changing and some items Note: No student shall be considered truant whilemay be considered appropriate by students and parents subject to out of school suspension or expulsion asfor the general wear, but are inappropriate for school result of a violation of the Code of Student Conduct.

Our responsibility is to maintain a school environment focusing on serious academic pursuits. We are asking parental support in helping students make wise choices about their school attire so they are not put in FROM THE NURSE the position of having to miss class because of an Medi cation Policy inappropriate clothing item. Please inform the School Nurse of any medical problems or needs. Students required to take medicine at school should present a FORM MIRP – Monitored Independent Reading Period I signed by the doctor. FORM I may be requested Beginning Monday, August 29, 20, every Monday, at any time from the school nurse. It would be beneficial Tuesday, Thursday and Friday morning at if parents would inform the school personnel of any health Wyandotte from 8:57 – 9:17 a.m., students will be problems or health needs. A DOCTOR’S NOTE IS reading!!! Our goal is to help students develop the NECESSARY IF A STUDENT CANNOT PARTICIPATE IN GYM CLASS, NEEDS RESTROOM PRIVILEGES, HEALTH habit of reading on a regular basis so as to also CONSIDERATION OR TAKING MEDICATION. Students improve their reading skills. Please help us by should not keep their medication with them unless instructed scheduling appointments outside of this 20 minute to do so by the School Nurse, Mrs. Dewberry. For additional window. We are working to have this time period info, please call 627-7671. focused and uninterrupted for EVERY student. No New for 2011-2012: Students will not be enrolled student will be called out of class during this time. without updated immunizations. Parents, please review All students are expected to have a book to read attached immunization requirements to make sure your during this time period. Be sure your student brings student is current with their immunizations. to school something to READ!!!!! Sick Students Students are sent home for various reasons, including pink eye, severe pain or severe headache, vomiting, contagious diseases or a fever of 99.8 or higher. Parents must provide transportation. Students will not be sent home for minor Registration Deadlines Test Dates headaches or cramps. Students who are sent home must August 12, 2011 September 10, 2011 get a permission pass in the Main Office, and sign out before September 16, 2011 October 22, 2011 leaving. Students will not be excused for missed class time November 4, 2011 December 10, 2011 if they leave without signing out. January 13, 2012 February 11, 2012 March 9, 2012 April 14, 2012 May 4, 2012 June 9, 2012 Dress Code We strongly urge students and parents to become familiar Encourage student to register online. with the dress code policy. Extremes in dress and Go to www.actstudent.org personal appearance which tend to cause distraction, call undue attention to the wearer, or pose health or safety Before each test date, we will have ACT Preparation problems are not be allowed to be worn at school. Sessions. More information about these sessions will be given to all who register for the test. See Mrs. Boy’s Track & Field: Mr. Monroe Anthony Simons in the College Center (Room 108). Cheerleading: Ms. Tiffany Jasper & Mrs. Jeanne Gray Class of 2012: Mrs. Kim Johnson & SENIOR FEES are still only $90!Ms. This Kim Hollinshed fee pays for the Senior’s yearbookCourtyard Gardener: Ms. Joanne Postlewait and class activities around graduation.Cross Country: Mr. Paul Jones To help with budgeting, this feeDebate/Forensics: may Ms. Michelle Lee be paid in three $30 installments.Drama The & Theatre/Thespians: Mrs. Sarah Hahs first installment is due at the time of registration for school.Drill Team / Majorette: Mrs. Michelle Dicus (Registration is August 3rd, 4th, or 5th) The second $30FAST is Light Industries: Mr. Denzel Gibbens due by the end of the 1st Quarter, October 19th. TheFootball: final Mr. Eddie Brown payment is due before leaving for Winter Break, DecemberGirl’s Basketball: Ms. Rochelle Nalls 20, 2011. All payments are to be made to the schoolGirl’s Soccer: Mr. Robbie Howard Treasurer, Ms. Crump. Girl’s Track & Field: Mr. Bryon Hargrove Graphic Design Studio: Mr. Kevin Edwards LINK Crew: Ms. Patricia Egans Activity Tickets Mr. Tyrun Flaherty Cost for an Activity Ticket is $45.00. Besides supportingMarching, Pep, & Jazz Band: Mr. Jeremiah Furlow our athletic/activity programs, you will be able to attendOrchestra: all Ms. Mary Kerns home sports activities, vocal and instrumental Pep music Club: Ms. Lesley Hornberger & concerts at no additional costs. Everyone participatingMrs. Traci Burks in Sports, Cheerleading, Drill Team, Pep Robotics: Club, Mr. William Wells Instrumental/Vocal Music and STUCO membersScience are Scholars/Green Team: Dr. Michael Hotz required to purchase an Activity Ticket. An ActivityStudent Council: Ms. Jasmine Lowe Ticket must be purchased before participation. Vocal Music: Mrs. Andrea Watts Volleyball: Mr. Tyrun Flaherty Activity Tickets should be purchased at the beginningWrestling: of Mr. Steve DiObilda the school year. Students may not participate in activitiesWrite Hard, Live Free Ms. Mary McGinty without a purchased Activity Ticket. Yearbook: Mr. Kevin Edwards Ms. Kathy Ripley Young Women on the Move: Ms. Marybeth Gentry We are very excited about the quality staff at Wyandotte High School!!! Join us in welcoming staff new to the Wyandotte family! SLC COMMUNITIES All Wyandotte High School students will be a part Mr. Rufus Black–Athletic Director/ Administrator of, and attend classes within a Small Learning (FAST/VAT SLC) Community which focuses on developing their Mr. Chris Dennis – Math Teacher (FAST SLC) skills and academics. These communities consist Mr. Jason Dolezal – Social Studies Teacher (Health SLC) of several teachers, a counselor, coordinators and Mr. Marshall Draper – Activities Coordinator an administrator. Mr. Jeff Dutzel – Lodging / Marketing Teacher (Hospitality SLC) Ms. Peggy Folker-Thompson – School Psychologist Mr. Andrew Ford – Math Teacher (Hospitality SLC) Ms. Sarah Frohmberg – SPED (Hospitality SLC) Ms. Cassie Garrison – English Teacher (Hospitality SLC) Ms. Diana Horner – Speech Pathologist Mrs. Brittany McWilliams – Teacher Leader (English) Ms. Jennifer Mitchell– English Teacher (Health SLC) Officer Richard Peters – School Resource Officer Ms. Sara Pittman – Science Teacher (Hospitality SLC) Business Academy Ms. Peggy Porter – Science Teacher (Business SLC) Ms. Tiffany Jasper, Coordinator Mr. David Rivera – Administrator (Health/Hospitality SLC) Mrs. Shelley Madrigal, Counselor Mr. Eugene Rodriguez – Head Custodian Ms. Patricia Egans, Administrator Ms. Lisa Simpson – SPED (Performing Arts SLC) Mr. Stan Spurlin – Chemistry Teacher (Performing Arts SLC) Health Careers Mr. Robbie Howard, Coordinator 2011-2012 Head Coaches & Sponsors Ms. Nancy Hamil, Counselor Mr. David Rivera, Administrator 20/20 Leadership: Mrs. Leslie Simons Baseball: Mr. Denzel Gibbens Hospitality Boy’s Basketball: Mr. Marshall Draper Ms. Joanne Postlewait, Coordinator Boy’s Soccer: Mr. Alfio Vacanti Ms. Nancy Hamil, Counselor will not be able to attend or participate in any school sponsored Mr. David Rivera, Administrator activity until the grades are all raised to above 60%. School sponsored activities include, but are not limited to, field trips, Global Technology & Communicationsassemblies, plays, dances, and any game or athletic Ms. Lesley Hornberger, Coordinator competition. Mrs. Shelley Madrigal, Counselor Ms. Patricia Egans, Administrator Parents and students with questions about the Eligibility Policy or with need of additional academic supports are encouraged Performing Arts to contact the coordinator or administrator of the student’s Ms. Margaret Carlson, Coordinator Small Learning Community. Remember – Academics First at Mrs. Shelley Madrigal, Counselor Wyandotte! Ms. Patricia Egans, Administrator Visual Arts & Tech Parent, Student Athletes, Coaches Mrs. Traci Burks, Coordinator Ms. Nancy Hamil, Counselor & Sponsor Meeting Mr. Rufus Black, Administrator Parents, Spirit Team Members, and Athletes are to attend a meeting with the Wyandotte Sponsors and Coaches. Vo-Tech (FAST) Mrs. Katherine Pence-Brugger, CoordinatorWhen: Wednesday August 17, 2011 Mrs. Shelley Madrigal, Counselor Time: 6:00 pm-7:30 pm Mr. Rufus Black, Administrator Where: We will begin in Wyandotte H.S. Recital Hall. Break- out Sessions in the Cafeteria.

PARENT CORNER – We hope to includePlease enter through the front doors of the Auditorium more parents in the academic focus at Wyandotte High School. Please considerParents, for your Student Athletes to be ELIGIBLE and ready to start practice on Monday, August 15, 2011, the following serving on your student’s Small Learningschool forms for participation MUST be filled out completely, Community’s parent advisory board. signed by student and parent(s), and Activity Tickets paid.

Forms needed are: . Student Physical . Student Information Release . Student Insurance Form . Kansas State Law Concussion . $45 Student Activity Ticket Students In Athletics Students participating in any athletic program at Wyandotte High School must have a completed Physical Packet on file with the Athletic Department. All athletes First Day of Fall Sports Practice need to take care of this immediately, if The first day for fall sports practice is Monday, August not done already. Please don’t let your 15, 2011. If parents/guardians and student athletes team-mates down by not getting the have any questions please contact the school at 627- paperwork in on time. NO ONE can 7650. practice or participate without a completed Physical Packet. Physical packets are available in the Main Fall Sports & Activities Practice Times: Office. Boys Soccer: 3:00-5:00 Daily Cheerleaders: 3:00-5:30 Tuesdays & Thursdays ELIGIBILITY FOR ALL! Cross Country: 3:00-5:00 Daily Our #1 focus at Wyandotte is student achievement. That Football: 3:00-5:00 Daily MUST come first. ALL students are expected to maintain Marching Band: 3:00-5:00 Daily grades of at least 60% in ALL classes. Students Volleyball: 3:00-5:00 Daily who are NOT maintaining at least a 60% grade in ALL classes at each Progress Report and Quarter Grading Period will be placed on Academic Student Physicals Probationary Status. A student on Academic Get your physical for 2011-2012 school year. Probationary Status must be participating in additional tutoring to be eligible to attend or When: Tuesday, August 9th 6-7:30 pm participate in extra-curricular school activities. Once a Saturday, August 13th 9-11:30 pm student’s grade is raised above 60%, they will be removed from the Academic Probationary Status. If a student’s grade Where: Ortho KC does not reach a minimum of 60% within two weeks, he/she 8919 Parallel Parkway, Suite 270 Kansas City, KS 66112 Quindaro Community Center (Next to Providence Medical Center) 2726 Brown Avenue, Kansas City, KS. Please call 913-321-5022 for more information. Who: Students entering grades 9-12 (birthday before September 1, 1998) Cost is $15.00

Price: $15 (Cash or Money Order Only) August 13, 2011 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm August 20, 2011 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm Parent attendance is recommended and parent August 27, 2011 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm signed physical form required.

All athletes and Cheerleading Members must have physical examination to be eligible for participation. Cheerleading tryouts for Freshmen and new Sponsored by: Student Athlete Foundation of candidates begin Aug. 22nd, 2011 @ 3pm. Kansas (SAF-K). Please have your physical complete and all obligation paid. Sign up with Ms. Jasper in Other physical site: Room 206.

Mission Statement “The Mission of Wyandotte High School is to educate, empower, and encourage all learners, so that they may create a better tomorrow for themselves and our community.” Wyandotte High School 2501 Minnesota Avenue Kansas City, KS 66102

IT’S BACK TO SCHOOL TIME!!!

ID’S MUST BE WORN AT ALL TIMES BEGINNING ON THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL!!!