WESTOSHA CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL
February 2023 Newsletter
School Calendar for February and March
- February 15 - ZAPS ACT Pre-Test Class
- February 20 - Jostens Parent Night - Class Ring Orders 3:00 - 5:00 pm Gym Lobby
- February 21 - Jostens Class Ring Orders - Lunch Hours
- February 22 - Early Dismissal (Students released at 12:15 p.m.) Early Dismissal Schedule
March
- March 7 - Juniors Only (ACT Testing)
- March 8 - Full Day of School (no longer an early release day)
- March 17 - Shamrock Shake Dance - All Grades - 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
- March 27-31 - Spring Break
Principal Notes
We are a month into second semester and in two weeks we will post the 6 week progress grades. We encourage you to check grades at any point, but when the 6 week grades are posted it will show students what their grades would be if the semester were to end at this time. Should your child, or you, ever have a question about a grade in Infinite Campus, please encourage them to reach out to their teachers. It is important for their learning that they stay on top of their work not only for their grade, but also for their learning as classes build on the prior knowledge and previous lessons. Counselors are also able to assist students with an academic plan if they need support.
Registration for next year classes has already begun. The counselors are meeting with all the juniors, sophomores and freshmen about their academic plan for the upcoming school year. As the counselors meet with the students, they are not only ensuring that requirements for graduation are being met, but they are also having conversations regarding their post secondary plans and aligning the courses with those plans. If you have any questions about the next year and the courses your child has signed up for, please reach out to your child's counselor.
Juniors will be taking the ACT Test in March. A letter was mailed out to all of the students and families regarding this test last Friday, February 10th. If you, or your student, have questions, please reach out to our test coordinator, Mrs. Amy Koszarek. koszareka@westosha.k12.wi.us
Construction continues and there has been a lot of progress. Our District Administrator, Mr. Gendron, will be sending a facility project update later this week. I appreciate the students and staff for their understanding and support this year as we all deal with the ongoing construction and the many changes we have had to make this year due to accommodate the construction.
If you ever have questions or concerns please feel free to reach out to me at any time.
Have a great week and take care,
Kevin Kitslaar
262.843.2321 ext. 309
Prom
Place: Grand Geneva The Forum
Date: April 15, 2023
Time: 6:30pm-11:00 pm
Theme: Starry Night
Shamrock Shake Dance
Who: ALL grades
Date: Friday, March 17
Time: 8:00-10:00 pm
Where: School Gym
Cost: $10/ person
Concessions will be sold
Tickets to be sold during lunch starting February 20th
Parent Event
Counselor Notes
Hello Falcon Families, the Student Services team would like to update you on what has been happening in our corner. We are continually working to empower our students to become lifelong learners, college-and-career ready, and responsible members of a global society.
***A Schoology group has been created for each grade level. The Student Services team will use this to send any necessary information or updates that are specific to each grade level. We will also continue adding resources under the resource tab, so students can access data whenever needed.***
Scheduling Updates
Counselors have been meeting individually with juniors to review their course requests. Pre-set appointment times were shared with students in Schoology, in-person, and they also received a Google invite from their counselor. Sophomore appointments will begin later this month, and freshmen will meet with their counselor in March. Freshmen should keep an eye out for their Google invite later this month. These meetings are required and are an important part of students’ Academic and Career Plan to solidify final course selections to align with their interests, as well as to review other important information.
Westosha Central Academics
After-School Tutoring
We are continuing to offer after-school tutoring Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays in room 301, run by WCHS teachers. No sign-up is necessary, see our main website with tutoring dates. With grades updated, we encourage students and parents to reach out to the teachers if they have concerns or questions about academic progress.
There are also tutoring options available through private organizations. Click the link above to see some local options. These organizations are not affiliated with Central High School, and often have a price attached.
Early College Credit
Early College Credit is a statewide program, which allows eligible high school students in grades 9-12, to take courses through WI four-year public and private colleges and earn credit toward a high school diploma and a college degree at the same time. Applications for the fall semester are due on March 1 and the spring semester is due on October 1. Students interested in Early College Credit should see their counselors.
Start College Now
Start College Now is a statewide program that allows eligible high school juniors and seniors to take Technical College courses and earn credit toward a high school diploma and a college degree at the same time. Applications for the fall semester are due on March 1st and the spring semester is due on October 1st. Students interested in Start College now should see their counselors.
Early College Credit and Start College Now applications for the fall semester are due to counselors by March 1st.
Debby Joling, our Gateway representative, will be available to assist students with Start College Now applications on Thursday, February 16th. Students should see their counselor for a pass.
Career / College
College / Armed Forces Contact and Visit Information
This document lists all the current contact information for colleges and armed forces and when they will be in-house for any student to meet with. This document also contains any important upcoming dates and events. *Note: in-house visits are currently suspended for the first semester due to construction*
Scholarships
Seniors, please make sure to take a look at our scholarship page.
Gateway New Student Specialist: Debby Joling
Every high school in Gateway’s district has a New Student Specialist. New Student Specialists work with you if you know you want to attend Gateway. We help you navigate the college admissions process. Not sure what you want to do after high school? No problem. Your New Student Specialist will spend time with you, helping you discover your interests and abilities and helping you explore available programs at Gateway.
FAFSA Help Service (Flyer)
The Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions’ Office of Financial Capability announces the following new opportunity. As part of the Wisconsin Coalition on Student Debt's equitable recovery grant, Fair Opportunity Project has launched a 1:1 FAFSA help service statewide Students can sign up for a 45-minute virtual session with a trained FAFSA completion coach through this link: Student Services Interest Form
Life
If you are experiencing financial hardship or need other support services, please call the Sharing Center: at (262) 298-5535.
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