FRESHMAN ORIENTATION

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WELCOME
WAUKESHA WEST HIGH SCHOOL HOME OF THE
WOLVERINES
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Our Mission

• To challenge minds, foster compassion, and pursue
  excellence.

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The Administrative Team

• Douglas Straus, Principal
• Michelle Ferris, Assistant Principal
• Mitchell Weber, Assistant Principal
• Jessica Wagner, Asst.Principal/ Activities
  Director

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Our Counselors

• Jo Weyrauch A-K
• (Kari Nelson)
• Jane Barry L-Z
• Stacy Reel Student
• Services Counselor
• Student Services Team
• Kelly Bratz, School Social Worker
• Cherie Frey, School Psychologist

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Graduation Requirements for the Class of 2012

• Discipline credits
• Social Studies 3.5
• English 4.0
• Mathematics 3.0
• Science 3.0
• Physical education 1.5
• Health .5
• Electives 9.5
• Total 25

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College and University Entrance Requirements

• 4 units
• 3 units
• 3 units
• 3 units
• 4 units
• 17 units

• English
• Social Studies
• Mathematics
• Natural Sciences
• Other Academics
• (Foreign Lang, Fine Arts, Computer Science)

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Foreign Language Requirement

• The following schools require a MINIMUM of two
  years of a single foreign language
• UW-Madison UW-Eau Claire
• ( recommended by other colleges! )

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Admission Policies

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

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ACADEMIC FOCUS DAYWednesday, October 15, 2008

• To increase students academic performance
  through a continued delivery system of
  standardized testing from grades 9 11.
• Grade 9 EXPLORE
• Grade 10 PLAN
• Grade 11 PSAT or Junior meeting
• Grade 12 Senior meeting and speaker

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Athletics

• Fall Sports
• Mens Cross Country
• Womens Cross Country
• Football
• Mens Soccer
• Womens Swimming
• Womens Tennis
• Mens Volleyball
• Womens Volleyball
• Womens Golf
• Ski Team
• Rugby

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Activities

• FBLA
• FHA/HERO
• Foreign Language Clubs
• Forensics
• Intramural Sports
• Junior Board
• Pom and Dance Team
• Senior Board
• National Honor Society
• SADD
• Student Council

• Academic Decathlon
• Cheerleading
• Close-up
• DECA
• The Unity Project
• Drama

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fine arts

• Music Vocal, Instrumental, Marching Band
• Art Ceramics, Jewelry, Drawing Painting,
• Fine Art Photography
• Drama Plays, Musical, One-Act Play

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Daily Schedule

• First Bell 715 am
• 1st Period 720-807 am
• 2nd Period 812-859 am
• 3rd Period 904-955 am
• 4th Period 1000-1047 am
• LUNCH A 1047-1117 am
• 5A Period 1052-1139 am
• 5B Period 1122-1209 pm
• LUNCH B 1139-1209 pm
• 6A Period 1144-1231 pm
• 6B Period 1214-101 pm
• LUNCH C 1231-101 pm
• 7th Period 106-153 pm
• 8th Period 158-245 pm

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Student Expectations

• Academic Honesty
• Appropriate Dress
• Attendance
• Respecting Others and School Environment

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ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES

• MATH TUTORS
• WRITING LAB DURING SCHOOL
• EXTENDED MEDIA CENTER HOURS
• TRY PROGRAM
• LD, CD, EBD AND HEARING IMPAIRED
  RESOURCES

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Keeping in Touch Our Web Site

• Please visit our web site
• www.waukesha.k12.wi. us/West/home.asp
• For information about
• coming events
• important news
• student assignments
• Department information
• Guidance and scholarships
• Career information and links

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KEEPING IN TOUCH THROUGHWEBGRADER

• PARENTS CAN CHECK
• Assignments Grades
• E-Mail Students Teachers

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Coming Events

• August 19th Freshmen Orientation
  and Dance
• August 18th 19th Registration
• August 27th Open House
• September 2nd School begins
• September 19th Homecoming Game
• September 20th Homecoming Dance

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Its Your Future!Get Involved!

• Students
• Set clear goals
• Get organized
• Set aside study time
• Get help when you need it
• Join extracurricular activities

• Parents
• Be interested
• Discuss classes and listen to your child
• Offer to help
• Monitor activities and jobs
• Hold your child accountable

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9 10 11 12 2008 2009
SCHOOL DISTRICT OF WAUKESHA High
School Course Selection Sheet
Due by February 15, 2008

• Name _______________, _____________ ID
  ____________ ( Last) ( First)
• Address___________________________ D.O.B.
  __________
• City ___________________________ Zip
  ____________
• Parent/Guardian ___________________ Home Phone
  ______
• Work Phone _______
• Cell Phone ________
• Middle School BMS CMS HMS Other
  ___________
• ( circle )

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COURSE SELECTIONSA MINIMUM OF SIX (6) CLASSES IS
REQUIREDDUE BY FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 15TH!

• 5018/5020 1. English/AP Prep
  English
• 1430 2. US History 9 or
• 1424/1470 Intro to AP/Anc. Cultures
• ____ 3. Math
• 1310/ 1312/ 4. Earth Science/ Biology
• 1318 AP Prep Biology
• 1208 / 1210 5. Phy Ed / Health
• ____ 6. Elective
• ____ 7. Elective
• ____ 8. Elective

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YOURE ALMOST DONE!!

• Select your alternative courses CAREFULLY!!
• Be ACCURATE with course numbers.
• Parent signature is REQUIRED.
• Course selection sheets due back to your teacher
  by FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 15TH.