Thomas Schalmo, Principal
It's been a fun and productive first quarter here at North! In our classrooms, our teachers have been focused on delivering high-quality instruction driven by equity, expectations, and excellence. We are diving deep into our schoolwide data on a regular basis, both at the school level and at an individual classroom level. Our teachers work diligently to meet the needs of each student.
We want to offer our congratulations to our athletic and activities groups for their accomplishments during the fall season! Three highlights: Our girls' volleyball team is, as of this writing, in the midst of a playoff run! They have claimed the regional championship and will soon be competing for sections. Our marching band has had a very busy fall season, capped off with a second place finish at State in Whitewater! Congratulations to Nora Cerroni who qualified for the State Golf Tournament.
Finally, a heartfelt thank you to the many families that came out for our first round of Parent/Teacher Conferences in October. It was great to have so many of you here partnering with our teachers and staff. Our next round of conferences will be Wednesday, November 16 from 5:00-7:00 pm. Please be on the lookout for invitations from your student's teachers.
I encourage you to check out our weekly Northstar News & Notes for some of the latest happenings here at North. Also, follow us on Twitter @waukeshanorth1. I encourage any staff, student, or parent to send me any pictures or shout-outs for us to include in these communications so we can celebrate our students' successes!
Thank you for your partnership -- Go Northstars!
Tom Schalmo
Principal
Christina Ali, Assistant Principal (H-Q)
Hello Northstars!
I hope everyone had a great start to the school year and are back into the swing of things!
Can you believe we are already almost halfway through the first semester? This is the perfect time to review your child’s grades and work with them to establish short and long term goals. Your child could then utilize their school agenda to document these goals and establish a timeline to accomplish them!
Throughout the course of the year, our students will be required to take specific standardized tests based on their grade levels. Here is the outline of our assessment calendar with testing windows. Families will be given information about the specific test dates, times, and requirements as we get closer to each exam.
Brian Schlei, Assistant Principal (A-G)
Greetings, Northstars.
This month I would like to address the topic of bullying and our related school board policies. Bullying is defined in policy 5517.01 as deliberate or intentional behavior using word or actions, intended to cause fear, intimidation, or harm. Bullying may be a repeated behavior and involves an imbalance of power. Furthermore, it may be serious enough to negatively impact a student's educational, physical, or emotional well being.
Our most recent YRBSS results showed that 20% of students have experienced or witnessed some form of bullying, often electronic and most frequently between female students.
Bullying can be physical, verbal, psychological or cyberbullying. Cyberbullying can be particularly devastating to young people because of the anonymity that the Internet provides, the wide audience messages can reach and how instant an event can take place without any pause for reflection.
Any student that believes s/he has been or is the victim of bullying should immediately report the situation to the building principal or assistant principal. Reports of bullying may be made verbally or in writing and may be made confidentially. All such reports, whether verbal or in writing, will be taken seriously and documented.
Parents of each student involved in the bullying report will be notified prior to the conclusion of the investigation. If the investigation finds that bullying has occurred, it will result in prompt and appropriate remedial and/or disciplinary action.
Sometimes it can be difficult to distinguish between conflict and bullying, and we often find that students involved in these situations were friends at one point and have had a falling out. It is important to remember that we have a great resource in our student services team. We have Ms. Rypel, Ms. Stigler and Ms. Werner on our school counseling staff as well as our school social worker Ms. Bratz and our school psychologist Ms. Rapp. They are all skilled and experienced in navigating difficult situations and helping students understand their options and resources.
Bullying is a complex problem that requires a team effort between the school and our students and families. We take it very seriously and I hope that this information will help you understand our policies and processes as well as our resources here at North High School.
Respectfully,
Brian Schlei
Assistant Principal (A-G)
Waukesha North High School
Carl Anderson, Athletic/Activities Director & Assistant Principal (R-Z)
We are wrapping up fall sports and have successes to celebrate! Girls Volleyball made a deep run in the playoffs, their best success in a long time. The Marching Band came in second at state, and the Boys Volleyball Co-Op also made a good run!
We are ramping up for Winter Sports and excited to see what winter sports brings. We also have the fall play and all of our clubs and activities rocking and rolling.
Our teams all appreciate all the support we’ve gotten this fall and can’t wait for it to continue into the spring. I’ve also appreciated the warm welcome I’ve gotten from everyone I’ve met as the new AD.
Go Northstars!
Carl Anderson
Athletic Director/Assistant Principal R-Z
Parent Teacher Conferences - November 16th 5-7pm. Parent/Guardian Sign Up Process
Students! Make Sure You Refresh Your Schedule Every Wednesday, Thursday, & Friday Each Week
JIT schedules are constantly changing
If you do not have a JIT assignment Wed, Thurs, Friday,
You must go to your Monday/Tuesday Homeroom.
If you have questions about your schedule
stop in the main office or student services.
At North, we are focused on ensuring students are in a productive learning environment from the bell signaling the start of class to the bell ending class -- in other words: bell-to-bell.
From bell-to-bell:
1) Students' cell phones should not be seen or heard. Like last school year, students may either turn their phone into their teacher's cell phone caddy at the start of class or leave their cell phone locked away in their locker.
2) In order to be able to safely identify all students, hats and hoodies may not be worn in the classroom or in hallways.
3) Students must be in their classroom on time and must remain in the classroom until dismissed by their teacher at the end of class.
Thank you for your partnership in ensuring your student is successful from bell-to-bell!
Advanced Placement (AP Exam Registration)
Each of the Advanced Placement (AP) courses that we offer at North has an AP exam that pertains to that course. The AP exams are offered by the Collegeboard in May of each school year. Students must take the AP exam associated with their AP course if they would like to have the possibility of earning college credit for the course. In order to take an AP exam this school year, students must register for the exam through their Collegeboard account and also in Total Registration at www.TotalRegistration.net/AP/502389
Follow this two-step process to register for an AP exam:
Log in to Total Registration www.totalregistration.net/AP/502389 and follow the steps to register and pay for the AP exam(s) that you plan to take. If you do not already have a Total Registration account, you will need to start by creating one. All 9th-grade students will need to start by creating an account.
Join your AP class on Collegeboard website and indicate that you are taking the AP exam by clicking “Yes”
You should have already “joined” your AP class with your teacher’s help but you might still need to indicate whether or not you are going to take the AP exam. If you have questions about this, please ask your AP teacher.
The regular deadline to register for an AP exam is November 8th, 2022. Students must register and pay for their exam(s) by November 8th in order to avoid any late fees. Please click on the following link to view additional AP testing information. If you have questions you can reach out to the AP teacher or Heidi Stigler, AP Coordinator, at: hstigler@waukesha.k12.wi.us
National ACT Testing
The next national ACT test date in the state of Wisconsin is December 10th. The deadline to register for the December ACT is November 4h. The cost of taking the ACT is $60 or the ACT Plus Writing is $85. If you qualify for free or reduced lunch then you can receive an ACT fee waiver. Please see your counselor for a fee waiver. Visit www.actstudent.org to register for the ACT and to view additional test dates coming up this spring and summer. The statewide ACT test for Juniors is Tuesday, March 7th, 2023.
WCTC Fall Open House - a Must-See Event!
Thursday, October 27, 2022 | 3-7 p.m. | Walk-ins Welcome
We can't wait to welcome you to our campus for the WCTC Fall Open House! At Open House, you can:
Tour our state-of-the-art classrooms and training labs
Try out fun hands-on activities
Take a free two-minute career assessment
Make personal connections with WCTC instructors and staff
Get detailed information about 150+ academic programs
Find answers to questions about admissions, financial aid, advising and more
Plus, view industry-specific projects from WCTC students and have a chance to win fun giveaways. Just for attending, you'll receive a voucher to waive the WCTC application fee ($30 value). The voucher is not valid for a refund on previously submitted application fees; Not redeemable for cash; Not valid for partnership programs.
To Register to attend go to https://www.wctc.edu/admissions/visit/open-house.php
Enjoy a 360º experience touring colleges of your choice
Visit any college any time!! Check out this very informative website that can help you narrow down your search to find the school information you need:
https://www.youvisit.com/collegesearch
University of Wisconsin on campus and virtual tours
University of WI campuses have limited in-person tours. Please use the links below to visit our campuses virtually.
Scholarships Throughout the Year
As the year progresses, announcements will be made about various scholarships that are available to seniors. The Student Services webpage will be updated with current scholarships available. The key scholarship season for this year’s Class of 2023 will be January – March, so keep your eyes on the scholarship updates throughout the year, especially at that time. Click on the following link to go directly to our North Scholarship page: Scholarship Information
All-Color Yearbooks $70
The award-winning, all-color Waukesha North Northern Lights yearbook is now on sale! Yearbooks can be ordered online at yearbookforever.com for $70.
We completely sold out of books during the 2021-2022 school year. Don’t be left out. Order TODAY!
Yearbook Senior Tributes
Are you looking for the perfect way to acknowledge your graduate? Consider placing a Senior Tribute in the 2022-2023 yearbook. Senior Tributes are available as an 1/8 page, 1/4 page, ½ page and full page ads. Tributes appear in color and prices start at $40.
Tributes include one or two photos and a personalized message. Tributes can be ordered online at yearbookforever.com through February 3, 2023. Please contact Kristin Kamenar at 262.970.3681 or kkameanar@waukesha.k12.wi.us if you have any questions.
Is Your Child Too Sick To Attend School?
Deciding when to keep a sick child home from school can be a difficult decision. To help identify illnesses in our schools, parents/guardians are encouraged to report their child’s specific symptoms when calling in sick to the health room at their child’s school. Voice messages can be left for our health room assistants 24 hours a day on a confidential voicemail. For guidelines and additional information, please review the following information:
Click here for ENGLISH
Click here for SPANISH
8th Grade Open House - December 6th, 6:00PM
Library Catalog - Destiny Information
Did you know that you have the ability to search, hold and read books in our district libraries from anywhere, on any of your devices? Just have students use the app on their iPads called "Follett Destiny'' (the one with a tree) that takes them directly to the traditional catalog. Or the newer look is the Destiny Discover app (see image below). Both apps will accomplish the same task- just a different look. Click on "Catalog" to search for a book or another resource. If you would like to place a hold on a book, or read an electronic copy of the book, or to view your own account, you just need to be logged in first. You will see “Log in'' in the upper-right hand side of your screen. Use the same username and password that you use for your other accounts in the district. Username is a first part (before @) of your student’s SDW email account (first initial+last name+###@stu.waukesha.k12.wi.us). Password is lunch code+safe word.
Find some New Titles and place them on hold. We will deliver it to your English class.
Don’t have an English class we will then look to see what class we can bring the book to.
Here is how you see Recently Added Titles
Waukesha Transit System
Dear Waukesha School District Resident,
SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS!
We’re planning the future of Waukesha’s transit systems and we need your input!
The Southeastern Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission will be having a series of meetings to inform the public regarding recommended changes to the Waukesha transit.
Please join us to provide feedback on draft recommendations and whether they meet your transportation needs. The in-person meetings will be in an “open house”
format, allowing you to attend at any time during each meeting. Registration is required for our virtual meeting only.
Written comments will be accepted through Friday, November 11, 2022, and may be submitted at the meeting or by U.S. mail, website, email, or fax. See attached flyer.
If your family uses the Waukesha Transit system or If you are interested in learning more about using the service, please consider attending the October 27th meeting at South HS.
Estimado residente del distrito escolar de Waukesha,
¡COMPARTE TUS PENSAMIENTOS!
¡Estamos planificando el futuro de los sistemas de tránsito de Waukesha y necesitamos su opinión!
La Comisión de Planificación Regional del Sureste de Wisconsin tendrá una serie de reuniones para informar al público sobre los cambios recomendados en el tránsito de Waukesha.
Únase a nosotros para proporcionar comentarios sobre las recomendaciones preliminares y si cumplen con sus necesidades de transporte. Las reuniones en persona serán en una “casa abierta”
formato, lo que le permite asistir en cualquier momento durante cada reunión. Es necesario registrarse solo para nuestra reunión virtual.
Los comentarios por escrito se aceptarán hasta el viernes 11 de noviembre de 2022 y podrán enviarse en la reunión o por correo postal, sitio web, correo electrónico o fax de los EE. UU. Ver folleto adjunto.
Si su familia usa el sistema de tránsito de Waukesha o si está interesado en obtener más información sobre el uso del servicio, considere asistir a la reunión del 27 de octubre en South HS.
Evonne M Johnson
Transportation Coordinator, School District of Waukesha
Enrollment and Transportation Office
phone: (262)970-1150
phone/fax: (262)970-1011
site: https://sdw.waukesha.k12.wi.us/domain/54
address: 222 Maple Ave Waukesha, WI 53186
Breakfast and lunch will no longer be offered free of charge for all students. The School District of Waukesha will be returning to the National School Lunch Program for the 2022-23 school year, which means students will be charged for meals if they do not have an approved application on file. Online applications will be accepted, click HERE- and select More > Meal Benefits. Hard copies of the form are also available in the Main Office.
Backpacks
School safety and security has become a key issue across our nation.
Therefore, all backpacks must be stored in student’s lockers during the school day. Students will not be allowed to have backpacks, cinch sacks, bins, etc. and full size purses (no larger than 7” x 10” x 2”) in classrooms and during passing times, unless they are coming to or leaving school.
We understand that there may be some student exceptions to this practice due to a variety of circumstances. A backpack exemption form is available in the office or student services.
Parents United 2022-23 Free Programs
iPad Problems or Questions?
If your iPad is damaged, doesn’t work correctly, isn’t backed up, is lost or stolen, or isn’t in a Protective Case, you need help from the Media Center!
If you answered yes to anything above, please see
Mrs. Sajdak in the Media Center for help.
If you are using one of our loaners while yours is out for repair PLEASE DO NOT remove our Loaner iPad from the case it is in when you receive it.
Media Center Hours
Monday-Friday
7:35am - 3:15pm
Student Parking Permits - Assigned Parking Stalls in the Main Parking Lot
All students that wish to park in the main lot MUST purchase a parking pass from the Main Office. Permits are $100 per semester. Click here for the parking application. A parking pass can not be issued until all school fees are paid. Once all items are received a parking pass and stall number will be issued. Email questions or registration information to mschaefgen@waukesha.k12.wi.us or stop in the Main office with your forms.
If a pass is not displayed hanging from the rearview mirror while parking in the Main Lot, the vehicle is subject to a City of Waukesha Parking Ticket.
Bus Transportation
If you require busing for your student, you must complete this form. Bus route information is uploaded in Infinite Campus for parents to view throughout the year. To request busing parents need to complete this FORM. The deadline was August 1st so please know that busing requests after that date may take a little longer to be approved. For more information on busing and the approval process, please click HERE.
