Freshman

WELCOME

ALL Freshman are invited to participate in our annual Freshman Ignite Day! August 30, 2017 8:00-3:00pm

We understand the apprehensions that incoming freshmen may have. The West Ignition program mentors strive to make the transition into high school smoother and full of fun, making sure every student knows they have a place they belong!!

During the day, upperclassmen mentors will lead freshmen through team-building activities, a tour around the school, assemblies, a scavenger hunt, and a condensed class schedule. Plus, a delicious pizza lunch will be provided.

Throughout the year, mentors will stay in contact with freshmen, making them aware of school events and assisting if they need any help with schoolwork or just a friend to talk to. Ignition mentors are extremely excited to meet this year's freshmen and look forward to making sure each individual has a positive high school experience.

Ryan Patt ♦ Principal – Waukesha West ♦ 970-3910 ♦ rpatt@waukesha.k12.wi.us

Sue Purpi ♦ PE/Health Teacher/Freshmen & Ignition Mentor Advisor ♦ 970-4021 ♦ spurpi@waukesha.k12.wi.us

Lee Ann Dominick ♦ Assistant Principal Secretary ♦ 970-3918 ♦ ldominic@waukesha.k12.wi.us

Freshman Graduation Requirements and Scheduling info:

• Freshman Requirements
• HS Course Selection Guide

Online Registration: https://campus.waukesha.k12.wi.us/campus/portal/waukesha.jsp

The School District of Waukesha is pleased to announce Annual Online Registration via Infinite Campus. Annual Online Registration takes the place of the paper forms and agreements that parents/guardians sign at the beginning of every school year. It also collects updated personal and emergency contact information. Infinite Campus will give families a one-stop to pay fees, sign off on forms and update the district with the most current important information.

Online registration will open Early August. Please watch your email for further information. In the meantime, if you do NOT have a parent portal account, please contact IC Help at ichelp@waukesha.k12.wi.us or 262-970-10723 for setup assistance

Teacher Connect- Wednesday, September 6th, 6:30-8:15pm

This is a great opportunity for come and meet your student's teachers, find out about the class and ask questions. Teachers may also have hand-outs.

We will follow a modified bell schedule to move from class to class. Please print a copy of your student's schedule before arriving or use your iPad to login to Infinite Campus to view your schedule.

Activities and Clubs:

Our goal is to provide optimal educational opportunities for all of our students. The purpose of this activities directory is to provide contact information for the many co-curricular activities that are available at Waukesha West High School.

National Honor Society: National Honor Society Criteria

Students do not apply for the National Honor Society until Junior year, however, students should review criteria early to ensure eligibility.

Waukesha West Athletics: http://wolverinespride.com/

Here you will find all necessary documents for athletic registration, program specific information, as well as the latest news and updates for the athletic department overall.

We ask that you use the site as your primary information source for all West athletics information, but do not hesitate to call or email the Athletic Office at 262-970-3919 if you cannot locate the information you are looking for.

Class Ring Orders:

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FRESHMAN TESTING:

Aspire: http://www.discoveractaspire.org

This year the state of Wisconsin has again partnered with ASPIRE, which is a computer-based ACT testing product. The testing window for spring 2017 is April 9- May 11 and all 9th and 10th grade students will participate. The exact dates of testing will be communicated closer to the testing window.

MAP Assessment: www.nwea.org.

During the 2009 - 2010 school year the School District of Waukesha embarked on an exciting journey in the use of MAP assessments. MAP (Measures of Academic Progress) is an on-line assessment in reading and math that teachers and other professionals use to determine your child’s instructional levels, academic growth and other information that can help to improve teaching and learning.

This assessment will be administered in the Fall, Winter and Spring of the 2017-2018 school year to measure the academic level of our freshmen, and select sophomore/junior students so teachers can continue to individualize instruction for students throughout the remainder of the school year.

This test is also one key piece of information utilized in determining student needs in regards to being assigned to Academic Options. See more detailed information about Academic Options by accessing our school’s website, clicking the Academics tab and looking under the Academics/RTI heading.

Work Permits:

To Obtain A Work Permit You Must Have:

1. Proof of age - Birth Certificate, Baptismal Record, Driver’s License, or State issued Identification Card. Birth records may be obtained from the register of deeds in the county of birth. Baptismal records may be secured from the pastor of the church in which the baptism took place.

2. Letter from the employer stating the intent to employ the minor along with the job duties, hours of work and time of day the minor will be working.

3. Letter from the minor’s parent, guardian or court-ordered foster parent while the minor is under their care and supervision consenting to the employment. As an alternative, the parent, guardian or foster parent may countersign the employer’s letter.

4. The minor’s social security card.

5. Statutory permit fee is $10.00. The employer is required to pay the permit fee. If the minor advances the fee, the employer shall reimburse the minor not later than the minor’s first paycheck.

6. Address of school that the minor attends or the name of the school district.

You may apply for a work permit at your school office or call (608) 266- 6860 for information on where in your area you may apply for a work permit. Your work permit will be revoked if you do not attend school on a regular basis, if you are working in a prohibited employment, or if you are employed while you are underage for that employment.