WHHS Celebrates Homecoming WHHS Celebrated Homecoming in Early October

Fall 2014 whhs.whschools.org WHHS Celebrates Homecoming WHHS celebrated Homecoming in early October. The 2014 Homecom- ing kings and queens are, respective- ly, David O’Brien and Megan Patter- son for the freshman class; Jakai Manning and Destany Velez for the sophomore class; Luis Fernandes and Sophia Chavez for the junior class; and Jason Wilkerson and Oriana Or- sini for the senior class. The annual The WHHS 2014 Homecoming Court was Homecoming festival set for Oct. 4 crowned during the Homecoming Pep Rally. was canceled due to heavy rain and will be May 9. Medical Program Ranked No. 1 Urban Debate League Nabs Honors Senior Tatiana Gay and sophomores Andrew Gor- don and Evelyn Fabian performed very well at a Yale Urban Debate League competition at Yale in October that covered topics on cyberbullying, download- ing music online, and social media. Tatiana was named the top speaker at WHHS teacher Valerie Cosenza teaches the certified the tourna- nursing assistant class how to safely move a patient. ment, and she and her teammate from the Sound WHHS has been ranked No. 1 in the state in the area School were the 5th-place team. Andrew, com- of medical careers out of 37 high school programs, peting for the first time, was named the 9th place thanks to last year’s high scores on the Statewide Ca- novice speaker. Students celebrated their success reer and Technical Education Assessment, with WHHS with one of their Yale University Debate Team students scoring a mean of 93.6, as compared to a coaches, Ani Sivaram. state mean score of 70.5. Students in the certified nursing assistant class take the test each year. Teach- er Valerie Cosenza was honored at the Connecticut Girls Soccer Honored for Sportsmanship Career and Technical Education Conference October The WHHS girls soccer team has been awarded the 22. The full-year course dedicates the first semester Greater New Haven Soccer Officials Association’s to “home care” and CNA responsibilities, and the sec- Female Sportsmanship Award. The head coach ond to working in medical facilities, such as convales- and captains were honored November 2 at The cent homes, three days a week. Country House in East Haven. 1 Principal, D122 Mrs. Gardner (203) 937-4360 x7109 Dear WHHS families: [email protected] It’s hard to believe we’ve already reached the end of our first Assistant Principal, E105 WHHS marking period for 2014-15! Students have surely Ms. Martinez (203) 937-4360 x7110 gotten a lot done in the classroom during these first few [email protected] months of the new academic year, and we thank you all for Assistant Principal, A-F, Grades 10-12, D115 helping to make the “back to school” transition a smooth one Mr. DellaCamera (203) 937-4360 x7139 for our staff and students. [email protected] We hope you continue to stay involved in your child’s educa- Assistant Principal, G-N, Grades 10-12, D127 tion by checking Parent Portal through the Power School Mr. Shand (203) 937-4360 x7107 website at www.ps.whschools.org. Should you require assis- [email protected] tance, such as username and/or password, please email por- Assistant Principal, O-Z, Grades 10-12 [email protected] or call 203-937-4300. Mrs. Robles (203) 937-4360 x7103 We also have a few sections in this newsletter issue that we [email protected] encourage you to cut out and keep to help you stay on top of Absence line: all that goes on at WHHS. Below is a list of important dates 203-931-6899 for the next few months, and on page four, we have a helpful column of math websites and log-in information that stu- Important reminders for all grades dents can use at home if they don’t have their math book Parents and students are being asked to with them, need to review the day’s lesson, or want to take take the WHHS School Climate Survey at practice tests and quizzes. whhs.whschools.org. Results are anony- mous and help improve our school. Please try to check our school website at whhs.whschools.org at least once a week for news, reminders and deadlines. Need help registering your child on In- There’s always a lot going on at West Haven High School! foSnap? Stop by the WHHS computer lab on the main floor Tuesdays & Wednesdays Pamela B. Gardner from 2:30-8 p.m. until Nov. 10. Principal Friday, February 13, will no longer be a half-day of school. It has been changed to a full day of school. Cut and Keep Dates To Remember Nov. 7 MDA Sportstacular Dec. 12 PTSA Leslie’s Jeweler’s Fundraiser Nov. 8 SAT (at WHHS) Dec. 18 Holiday Band Concert Nov. 8 PTSA Mohegan Sun Bus Trip 3:30-10:30pm Dec. 24-Jan. 2 Winter Recess Nov. 15 HBCU College Fair Jan. 8 Alumni Day Nov. 17-18 Senior Portraits 2pm – 8pm Jan. 15 NHS Induction Nov. 21, 22 Laramie Project – Fall Play – 7:30pm Jan. 20-23 Midterm Exams (tent.) Nov. 29 PTSA Fundraiser at Barnes & Noble, 11am -4pm Jan. 31 Children’s Theater – 10, 11:30am Dec. 3 Financial Aid Night January PTSA Tip A Teacher, Duffy’s (tent.) Dec. 5 DECA Winter Wonderland Dance (tent.) Feb. 16-17 Mid-Year Break Dec. 6 SAT (at WHHS) Dec. 8 Winter Sports Parent Meeting Feb. 26 DECA Fashion Fest Dec. 10 Choral Concert Feb. 27 CAPT Prep Session – Science 2 SCIENCE Students’ Water Quality Testing Work Assists Area Initiatives → Project Search Program WHHS science students are continuing to work in the Project Search Program, a collaborative research effort between Yale Uni- versity, the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, and local high schools that monitors environmental sustainability of CT rivers and watersheds. For over a decade, WHHS Honors Bi- ology students have researched water quality at Oyster River at Yale’s West Campus. Students from WHHS also go to Cove River in fall and spring. This year, as a member of the WHHS Science Re- search Club, freshman Bobbie James will evaluate all data collected over the years, under the mentorship Students study water chemistry, non-point of Mr. Dickson and Yale University’s Thomas Par- pollution, stream flow, habitat assessment lapiano, to identify any significant changes and/or im- and micro invertebrates, as certain indicator provements. This data will also be shared with DEEP species can help identify the river’s health. and other state programs to secure grants to continue and improve Project Search.

→ Environmental Science Class A WHHS Environmental Science class conducted water tests this week with the goal of assisting the Regional Water Authority in ongoing water quality monitoring. Students visited Sleeping Giant State Park, the Whitney Water Museum and a few other spots to collect and test water this week with WHHS teacher Dr. Regina Milano. The work was part of an ongoing partnership with the Re- gional Water Authority and part of Project WATER. The data collected by students will be entered into a database and used to measure and predict water quality in watersheds. In the photo on the left, WHHS students use a special tool to evaluate water from a river at Sleeping Giant.

WHHS Hosts Panel on Medical Career Paths Teachers Using Lessons From Special Summer Program WHHS science students heard from three WHHS science teachers have begun teaching students with Yale School of Medicine graduate students special project-based units they helped develop with area edu- Oct. 14 in the College/Careers in Medicine cators this summer at Quinnipiac University in a program and Science Panel in the WHHS auditorium. called ORTIS. The units emphasize STEM (science, technology, Yale School of Medicine students Fari engineering and mathematics) concepts. The WHHS Biology Ngongoni, Deolu Aromolaran and Ronnye team, led by teachers Kevin Dickson and Shannon Cribbin, in- Rutledge spoke to Westies about their goals, troduced freshmen to the ORTIS units involving photosynthe- different paths to reach medical school, and sis and DNA fingerprinting. Students were given a scenario in their lives as medical students. The WHHS which they had to find an alternative way to create oxygen us- National Honor Society coordinated the ing what they had learned in class and their imagination as en- event and hopes to sponsor similar events in gineers. WHHS was the first school to attempt an ORTIS unit. the future for different career paths. WHHS teachers’ insight and success will assist other schools. 3 MATH Need Help With Math Homework? View video lessons on Homework Video Tutor to practice algebra and ge-

Cut and Keep and Cut ometry or for homework. This link is great for students who missed class, Math Boot Camp In 2nd Year need the day’s lesson again, or want to prepare for a test or quiz. The WHHS Math Boot Camp Web address: www.PHSchool.com/math. launched its second year with  Under “Student Resources” click on “Textbook Companion Sites.” a new group of freshmen the  Click “PH Mathematics 2004 .” week before school started, focus- ing on small group instruction and  Click on the picture of the textbook you would like to view. skills needed for algebra classes.  Click on “Homework Video Tutors.” Eighth-grade teachers recom-  Choose the appropriate chapter, lesson, then the objective. mended students who could ben- Need To Access Algebra 1, Geometry and Algebra 2 Books Online? efit from the initiative. Partici- Visit www.PHSchool.com/math/. pants’ progress in their regular math classes will be monitored. Click Successnet Login (Don’t create your own username and password.) Math Boot Camp will be offered In username field type: westiestudent again later this year. Parents should look for communication In password field type: whhs123 from WHHS and their child’s math Scroll to the book you need and click Student Center to access the book. teacher regarding upcoming ses- On the “Cover Page” type in the page number that you need to use into sions. If you have questions re- the field and click the “go” button. garding Math Boot Camp or math To access a worksheet, follow either of these steps: at WHHS, contact Jennifer Kum- nick, department head, jen-  Click “Extra Practice” on the “Cover Page,” then choose the work- [email protected], sheet from the list. Mary Ellen Lafo, math facilitator, OR [email protected], or  Follow the first 5 steps above, choose “Worksheet Center” under Dr. Nicole Danishevsky, district the textbook you’re using, click on “Practice Worksheets,” then mathematics coordinator, Ni- choose your worksheet. [email protected]. Need to Access Online Materials For New Pre-Calc Book? BUSINESS Go to connected.mcgraw-hill.com for videos, self-check quizzes and assess- Alum Shares Entrepreneurial ments for immediate feedback, calculates and more. Experience With Students First-time users only:  Click “Create New Account” A WHHS graduate of the Class of 2007, Michael Anthony, visited  Enter Student Redemption Code: 5D3T-N3J3-EP5Q WHHS website and Mobile App  Enter First Name and Last Name Initial . Development classes to work  Next screen will give your username and password for future use. (print, write it down, take a picture…..) with students and discuss his ex- periences in running a company.  Click “Continue” to view book. "He was such an inspiration to Returning users: the students," says WHHS teach-  Enter your assigned username and password. er Deborah MacNeil. Anthony's company, Active Theory, is based  Click on “To Do.” in California and creates webpag-  From this “Home” screen you can view your textbook: (Click on “Open es and mobile apps. The Mobile ebook”). App Development classes are  Enter the page number that you would like to view. new to WHHS this year. 4 SOCIAL STUDIES

AP Government and Politics Students Volunteer on Campaigns

Chances are, you probably got a phone call or two about this ELECTION 2014 year’s election, along with some campaign literature. And it might have been a West Haven High School student who made that call or dropped off that information at your house. Stu- dents from three sections of the WHHS AP (college-level) Gov- ernment and Politics class volunteered for campaigns of their choice for a class project. The assignment gives them real-life experience and offers them a behind-the-scenes look at how campaigns work. Some students in the class want to go into pol- Students Susie Beyl (above, at Democratic itics in the future, and others just have an interest in it. At the headquarters) and Kendall Griffiths (at Re- end of the campaign and their volunteer hours, they write a pa- publican headquarters) work on campaigns. per on the experience.

Students Attend Elections Forum West Haven High School students in the Advanced Placement (college-level) U.S. Government and Politics class recently attended an elections forum at Southern Connecticut State Uni- versity. The event covered polls, TV ads, historical analysis of state and national elections, and campaign strategies and fea- tured some of the state’s top political scientists. ENGLISH CULINARY  Junior English and Senior Hu- manities classes are planning a Students Learning Breakfast, Holiday Recipes Medieval Times trip in March. WHHS Culinary Students began the year mastering safety in the classroom before attempting breakfast recipes. The Careers and Foods class made  Sophomore English classes will Eggs Benedict with hash browns and a Hollandaise sauce. Foods and Nutri- visit Salem in May to see “Cry tion started by learning about the Government Plate and how to make easy Innocent” and can join a digi- breakfast meals, like buttermilk pancakes and sweet and savory crepes. We tal scavenger hunt. will continue with breakfast foods, making Pop Tarts from scratch and STEM learning an easy granola bar recipe in Foods and Nutrition. Group Tours Sikorsky All students will go on an apple-picking field trip to learn the “Farm to Ta- A group of WHHS Mentoring Pro- ble” concept and make homemade apple pies and apple sauce. We made gram and STEM students visited some Ghoulish Cupcakes at the end of October and homemade Kit Kat bars Sikorsky Aircraft Plant in October in time for Halloween. In November we will hold a program fundraiser and as part of Manufacturing Day. The sell Pumpkin Crunch Torte, three layers of pumpkin cake, and sweet Sikorsky African American Forum whipped cream spaced with crunchy walnut goodness. hosted the students for a tour to enhance the development and overall understanding of the aero- Culinary Café Opens space industry, while working to The Culinary Café opened in September with outstanding reviews. The Café inspire a younger and diversified is ready to offer seasonal delights, and custom cakes are available to order. audience to explore the role of The juniors and seniors are mastering their culinary skills and look forward manufacturing in society. to serving you this year. 5 FRENCH PACE French Students To Take Cultural Trip PACE To Attend Museum Day Team PACE is doing a New Haven Students of French at WHHS will attend a field trip in November to Hill- Museum Day highlighted by a Stead Museum in Farmington and La Petite France Bakery and Café in "Scientific Notation Scavenger Hunt" West Hartford. At the museum, they will receive a tour given by a native at the Peabody Museum, 1st French speaker, who will tell them about the “French connections” of the amendment discussion of "What is art and items at the museum. They will then head to La Petite France Bak- Art?" and creative writing use myths ery and Café in West Hartford, where owner Alex will serve a sumptuous and folklore. French lunch. The catch is, students must order it from her in French. CHILD DEVELOPMENT ALL CLASSES Westies Mentor Washington Elementary School Students Students in Mrs. Hermann's Child Development II Class and Marriage and Family Class, The first marking along with students interested in working with young children, have volunteered as men- period for WHHS tors to first- and second-grade students at Washington Elementary School. The volunteers ended on Novem- will be supporting students with their writing skills once a week and serve as mentors in ber 3. Grades will other needed areas. be mailed home soon after. Parents The mentors are: Grade 10: Katie Jimenez, Kelly Lemus, Jasmone'a Moncrease, Jacque- should be using lyn Promise, Daisy Valentin and Shania Vidro; Grade 11: Chloe Biagetti, De'Andra Brown, the Parent Portal Christina Chao, Samantha Colon, Brooke Mazzabufi, Courtney Pastore, Julia Raucci, Talia program through Raucci, Stephanie Rentas, Rosemary Sanchez, Mariah Selitte, Tianna Thomas, Niama Power School reg- Toupou, Brittany Tulchin, Stefania Vendrella and Gianna Vozzi; Grade 12: Elise Abu- ularly to stay up- Sitteh, Remsha Ahsan, Cristel Amaya, Christina Armstrong, Taylor Besciglia, Elcili dated on their stu- Duchimaza, Maria Garcia, Marlene Gonzalez-Perez, Jamie Kelly, Katerina Mazzacane, dent’s grades. Lydia Staires, Fatoumata Toure, Sarah Tweedie, Kial Watts and Kimberley Williams. NURSING VIDEO PRODUCTION

HOSA, Nursing Students Attend Workshops, Mock Blood Drive The news team pro- The Health Occupation Students duces a broadcast of America club and nursing stu- nearly every day dents went on a field trip Septem- with information on ber 26 to the American Red Cross clubs and events. Blood Center in Farmington. They met up with other high school students and blood drive coordina- Did you know: The WHHS tors from across Connecticut for a Westie News Team and video day of workshops and speakers. production class put news Students shared ideas on running broadcasts and video projects a successful high school blood drive, as well as other ways to online? Visit Fans of the TV show “The Office” make a difference. They also www.youtube.com/ will enjoy this year’s news broad- attended a Blood 101 class and WHHSMorningNews. cast intro. Check it out on the worked a mock blood drive. YouTube channel. 6 Club Supports Student Research A new club is STUDENT COUNCIL, YEARBOOK appealing to WHHS’ budding scientists, giving students opportunities to develop and carry out their own research projects, conduct experiments, and compete in statewide com- petitions. The WHHS Science Student Government and Blue Flame sponsored their 6th an- Research Club emerged this year as a way to help nual Trick or Trunk event October 25. Elementary students younger high-schoolers get involved in hands-on, from throughout West Haven were treated to a performance multi-year, research-based projects and help pre- by Pillowtime Theater of "If the Sneaker Fits' and then trick or pare students who want to compete in the Con- treated at the 15 cars that participated. necticut Science Olympiad.

Student Government sponsored its 2nd Scavenger The International Club meets every Monday in Hunt October 3. Students D20 at 1:50. It’s had a presentation about liv- completed a list of tasks, ing in Togo and planned several other presen- such as playing air guitar in tations by students from other countries. Mr. Mattson's room, reading The WHHS Mock Trial Team recently visited the Shakespeare in the English new Quinnipiac University Law School building office, finding the healthiest and attended a panel discussion that included treat in a vending machine WHHS alum and local attorney Shari Shore, who and using balloons to spell helps coach the team. 'Class of 2015' in the chain link fence. Congrats to Team DECA has had many successful events, including Mo' Money on winning. the Apple Festival and volleyball tournament in September. Members participated in job shad- owing with Rotary Club members in October. MATH TEAM DECA has a trip to Washington, D.C., for "The With the graduation of Ahmad Fikri Anuar, a friendly compe- Ultimate Power Trip" in November. On Decem- tition is underway for the crown he wore (top scorer of ber 5, DECA will host “A Night in ParadICE” for WHHS' math team). At the year’s first meet (Cheshire High the annual winter formal. School September 18), seniors Jesus Yanez, Kharl Reynardo and Lishun Huang tied for the lead, with junior India Sloane 1 The new officers of FBLA (Future Business Leaders point behind. At the second meet, (Hillhouse High School Oc- of America) are: President Erin Collins; Vice Presi- tober 9) Jesus pulled ahead to claim the overall top spot. dent Whitney Bibens; Secretary Kat Mazzacane; However, Cindy Li received the highest score for the team at Treasurer Luis Fernandes; Public Relations Alice that meet. The next meet is November 6 at Wilbur Cross High Obas; and Historian Tyler Newkirk. The FBLA Tal- School. Students and staff are invited. Staff may assist with ent Show will be May 15, with auditions in early proctoring, marking papers or posting results. March. 7 THEATRE WORKSHOP Theatre Workshop Presents “The Laramie Project” Nov. 21-22 at WHHS The WHHS Theatre Workshop presents “The Laramie Project” November CHORAL DEPARTMENT 21 and 22 at 7:30 p.m. in the WHHS auditorium. The ground-breaking Choral Department Performances play, by Moises Kaufman and members of the Tectonic Theater Project, stars 15 members of the WHHS Theatre Workshop, who will be portray- December 10: annual Winter Cho- ing over 60 characters, residents of Laramie, ral Concert, WHHS auditorium, Wyoming and others associated with the 7:00 pm. shocking story that brought an amazing December 11: Bel Canto concert awareness of hate crime throughout the for West Haven Historical Society, world. What happens to an American town Polai House across from the green. when something unexpected, unconsciona- December 12: Bel Canto and Cam- ble and unforgivable rips it apart and thrusts erata at the Maritime Center at it into the national media spotlight? That is Long Wharf for Trees of Hope for the question that led Moises Kaufman and the Ronald MacDonald House, his Tectonic Theater Project to the town of noon Laramie, Wyoming, to seek out residents whose lives were changed after a gay college December 13: WHHS Choral Direc- student named Matthew Shepard was bru- tor Phyllis Silver with the Cantabi- tally beaten, tied to a fence and left for dead off a rural road in le Vocal Quartet at Saint Michael's 1998. Over the next year, they conducted more than 200 interviews with Church in New Haven, 7:30 p.m. friends, family, doctors, clergy, and other residents. The result of this ex- December 14: Bel Canto with the traordinary journey is a deeply moving theatrical experience that has Cantabile Vocal Quartet, Congre- been praised by critics and audiences alike. gational Church on the Green, 3 Tickets are $8 in advance and $10 at the door. High school p.m. and college student tickets are $5 with ID (at the door only). Students Erin Collins, Tommy Nel- son, Jay Silver and Rose Silver will Directed by: Margi & Sean Maher audition for the Southern Region Choral Festival at Joseph A. Foran Cast: Fernando Hernandez Steven Christensen D’Mahdnes Failey High School in Milford on Nov. 15 Luis Fernandes Tommy Nelson Stephen O’Mara Whitney Bibens Sophia Chavez Katie Gilmore Amahdi Stewart Alaura Sullivan Congratulations to Taylor Turner, Gabrielle Vozzi Erin Collins Nayo Daniel Julia Raucci Erin Collins, JJ Brentson and Tom- Stage Manager: Kat Mazzacane my Nelson, who sang the National Anthem at the Italian American of Assistant Stage Manager: Brianna Hackett the Year ceremony at City Hall on October 10. On October 17, members of Bel Canto sang with the Carrigan Inter- BAND mediate School chorus to celebrate The WHHS Band will be having its Holiday Concert on December 18 at the grand opening of West Haven's 7:30 p.m. at WHHS. Admission is a donation of Items for WHEAT or the McDonald's on Saw Mill Road. West Haven Animal Shelter. Choral and WHHS Theatre Work- ART shop student and WHHS football Mrs. Thompson's ceramics students are busy creating anything and eve- player Tommy Nelson made a rything using slabs and coils. In addition, students are getting opportuni- guest appearance on a recently ties to create pottery using the potters wheel. Mrs. Suraci’s Studio Art televised episode of “Law and Or- students are getting portfolios prepared for upcoming visits from MECA, der SVU.” Montserrat, Hartford Art School and Paier College of Art. 8 FRESHMEN SOPHOMORES & JUNIORS The School Counseling Department met the Class of 2017 in September in Sophomores and juniors took small groups in students’ assigned counselor’s office. Freshmen will begin their the PSAT in October at WHHS. Career Interest Inventory via “NAVIANCE/Family Connection in November. This A major benefit of the PSAT is will be their first task to develop their personalized Student Success Plan. Fol- it jump starts students with low-up will be done in the classroom and when they meet with their school college and career planning. counselor in January. Students are encouraged to continue career exploration The PSAT helps students in- using “NAVIANCE” and to visit the Career Center (in the cafe) for career and crease their SAT score and pro- college information. vides entry into National Merit Scholarship Corporation com- All freshman took the Readistep Assessment in October. This College Board petitions junior year. Scores assessment identifies a student’s skills and gaps in learning. It also jumps starts will be available and reviewed a student’s college and career exploration. Scores will be reviewed and re- with students in December. turned to students in December. SENIORS On-The-Spot Admissions Decision Days Financial Aid: Important Dates School Counseling will host on-site decision days with Southern Con- Financial Aid Night at WHHS is Decem- necticut State University on November 18, the University of New Ha- ber 3 at 6:30 p.m. This event offers a ven on November 5, Albertus Magnus College on December 2, West- presentation by an expert consultant. ern Connecticut State University on December 4, and the University The Free Application for Federal Stu- of Bridgeport on December 9. Qualified seniors can meet with repre- dent Aid will be discussed. FAFSA may sentatives for an admissions decision on the spot. Interested students be submitted beginning January 1. To should discuss participation criteria with their school counselor. receive priority consideration for state or college aid for college, you must sub- College/Career Rep Visits mit your form by February 15. Apply College/career representatives visit WHHS throughout the year. Stu- online at fafsa.ed.gov. Students may dents should check Naviance (visits are located under the college tab) also visit studentaid.com, a reputable and the Career Center for dates and register on Naviance. website for students and families which

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College Applications Deadlines lege cost and planning guide. College applications should be completed by December 1. Transcript College Goal Sunday requests and teacher/school counselor recommendations MUST be College Goal Sunday is in January. A requested TWO weeks in advance. Any requests for transcripts after date will soon be announced. Check December 8 will be processed after January 1. Forms are in your Col- collegegoalsundayusa.org. The event is lege/Career Handbook and in the School Counseling Office (also on at most community colleges and pro- the School Counseling webpage on whhs.whschools.org).

vides support for completing FAFSA. Alumni Day set for January 8 “Complete Your FAFSA” Day Seniors will have an opportunity to speak with WHHS graduates from WHHS will host a day for students and the Class of 2014 and other WHHS alumni who are currently attend- parents in early February to complete ing college, technical schools or are in the military. Alumni will discuss FAFSA with a consultant. For infor- topics frequently asked by seniors. mation on federal student aid, visit Senior Student Success Plans www.Federal StudentAid.ed.gov. Does Seniors met with their school counselor about Student Success Plans the college you are applying to award and postsecondary planning. Graduation requirements were dis- money for grades? Check meritaid.com cussed and senior contracts were signed and mailed home. for a merit aid scholarship database. 9 YEARBOOK Senior Yearbook Photo, Order and Baby Ad Information

Yearbook Fundraisers *Photos must be taken with Lifetouch Photography for your picture to be in the yearbook. Appointments will be mailed home with a confirmation code. 1. West Haven Fleece Blankets: Visit photoappointment.com with your code. If you do not receive info, see $26, orders due 11/14 posted times and codes outside F-109. Sitting fees must be brought to appointments. You must choose a blue background, vertical head shot for yearbook. Gray blankets with royal blue The next appointments are November 17 and 18. If you don’t have a photo by WESTIES and blue devil mascot. then, you will NOT be in the yearbook senior section. ID photos won’t be used. For orders and questions: *Buddy pics are taken outside of Rm. F109 before or after school for seniors. [email protected] *eShare: Students and parents may upload pictures for the yearbook at 2. Pasta Shoppe: orders due 11/7 hjeshare.com. School code: WestHavenBlueFlame Pasta shapes: sports, holidays, *To purchase a senior yearbook, go to http://bit.ly/1DCMIKO or see Ms. Ac- quarulo in E-214. Price: $70 before January 1 and $80 after. animals, music, ocean, college teams. Gift sets, pasta salad, chili, *Baby ads are due by April 6. Contact Ms. Acquarulo. soup, mac and cheese, cookies, Underclassmen Yearbook Order Information crackers, gluten-free. Order *Undergraduate color yearbook features freshman, sophomores and juniors. online: funpastafundrais- ing.com/shop/yearbook1 *Limited number available, so buy soon for $25 in Ms. Acquarulo’s room, E-214.

Athletes Fundraise for Wounded Warrior Project WHHS football and cheerleading teams, as well as the West Haven Football Alumni Association, collected around $4,000 for the Wounded Warrior Project in September’s "Fill the Helmet" collection around Unified Sports Competes in CIAC Tourney town. Fire departments and Sikorsky representatives assisted. The collection was held in anticipation of the second Soderman Bowl football game between West Haven and Notre Dame in October. The game honors West Haven native and WWII Congressional medal of honor winner William Soderman.

The WHHS Unified Sports soccer team competed in the annual Southern Connecticut Conference Unified Sports soccer tournament October 15 at Amity Regional High School. The team moved on to the CIAC tournament No- vember 3 at Staples High School in Westport.

Teams Qualify for Winter Sports Reminders SCC, CIAC Play-offs *Submit health forms (found in the NCAA: Students interested in playing college sports *Girls Volleyball athletics office) should check with the Athletic Department for eligi- bility. They must register with the NCAA to partici- *Girls Soccer *Girls basketball begins November 24 pate in Division I or Division II sports, or receive an *Boys Soccer *All other sports start December 1 athletic scholarship. Forms are in the Athletic office. 10 Join The Advisory Council Committee

New and existing members of the School Common Application Workshops Counseling Advisory are welcome to join the Seventy-two seniors attended Common Application Workshops next meeting on November 13 at 6 p.m. in the during the summer and in September. The Common Applica- School Counseling Office. Contact Dr. Rose tion is a universal application used by over 800 colleges. Stu- Paolino at [email protected] or dents were given assistance filling out the Common Application phone x7118, for more information. The goal as well as the various forms that accompany the applica- for the AC is to increase communication be- tion. Kudos to those seniors for getting a jump start on their tween parents, school and community in college application process. matters of secondary school guidance services. College Entrance Exam Information SAT: Seniors considering attending a 4-year college should take Scholarships the SAT. Students interested in highly competitive schools should consider SAT II subject tests. Check what your college of interest Scholarship information is available in the requires. In order for students to qualify for an SAT fee waiver, School Counseling Office and Career Center. A students must apply and qualify for free or reduced lunch at list is updated monthly via Naviance and stu- WHHS. Students can receive their SAT fee waiver in the School dent email. We encourage students to register Counseling Department. with fastweb.com, a scholarship source. Here Register: www.collegeboard.com School Code: 070910 are two that were recently added. SAT Test Dates Registration Deadlines Late Deadlines Ronald McDonald House Scholarship November 8 (WHHS) October 9 October 24-28 Due: Jan. 20, apply at aim.applyists.net/RMHC December 6 (WHHS) November 6 November 21-24 Criteria: 2.7 GPA or greater. Student’s demon-

ACT: The ACT is another option for most college admissions. strated academic achievement, financial need Many students take it to see if they score at a higher level than based on IRS forms, community involvement. the SAT. The ACT is more of an academically orientated test com- Local RMHC chapters could specify additional pared to the SAT. The ACT is given at nearby schools. criteria. Register: www.act.org School Code: 070910 Burger King Scholarship (range from $1,000 to ACT Test Dates Registration Deadlines Late Deadlines $50,000) December 13 November 7 November 8-21 Due: December 1 at bkmclamorefounda-

FairTest: The FairTest is the National Center for fair and open tion.org/WhatWeDo/ScholarsProgram testing for college admittance. The website (www.fairtest.org) Criteria: high school seniors must have a cumu- lists colleges/universities who deemphasize the use of standard- lative GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale; plan to enroll ized tests by making admission decisions about a substantial full-time for 2015-16 at accredited 2- or 4-year numbers of applicants without using the SAT or ACT. school. Gateway Info Session 2014-15 School Counseling Staff by first letter of student last name: Gateway Community College is holding Dr. Rose Paolino (A-Ba) [email protected] information sessions on the college admis- Mrs. Norma Merced (Bb-Dao) [email protected] sions and enrollment process Nov. 8 and Mr. Robert Jeffords (Daop-Gum) [email protected] Dec. 6 at 9 a.m. No appointments needed. Mrs. Heather Doraz (Gun-L) [email protected] Bring a photo ID. There is free parking at Ms. Dora Barnes (M-Pau) [email protected] Temple St. Garage. Bring your ticket for Mrs. Danielle Marseglia (Pav-Smith) [email protected] validation to the security desk. Contact Mrs. Holly Benedetti (Sn-Z) [email protected] [email protected] with questions. Miss Kiernan Kelley Intern [email protected]

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West Haven High School Core Values The West Haven High School community is dedicated to providing a positive and safe environment that celebrates differences while inspiring students to be self-motivated learners, critical thinkers and effective communicators. We believe all students should have access to 21st- century educational opportunities to prepare them to be responsible, ethical, and contributing members of a global society.

Academic Expectations for Student Performance West Haven High School Students will:  Demonstrate competence in literacy through reading, writing, and public speaking.  Use current technological resources to enhance research and learning skills.  Apply mathematical and scientific reasoning and skills to solve problems in a variety of real-world situations.  Use critical thinking to interpret, analyze, and create.

Social Expectations for Students West Haven High School Students will:  Actively participate, within the school community, both inde- pendently and collaboratively.  Take responsibility for their actions and obligations.

Civic Expectations for Students West Haven High School Students will:  Demonstrate respect for themselves and others.  Promote a positive and safe school climate. Promote and demonstrate the components of a healthy life- style.