aukesha West High School - Waukesha School District

February Newsletter
aukesha West High School
alking with Wolverines
3301 Saylesville Road * Waukesha, WI 53189
262.970.3900 * www.waukeshawest.org
Dear West Families,
Though hard to believe, it is already February and our school year is more than
half over— what a great one it has been! We have several events this month
geared to keep you in communication with school staff and planning for next
year.
Inside This
Newsletter
2 Course, Career & Curriculum
Night
First, THIS Thursday, February 3 we host Course, Career, Curriculum Night from 6-
8:30pm. The event is set up so that you can visit any staff member to discuss recommendations
for courses for your student for next year during this timeframe as
all staff will be in attendance. There are also grade-level specific sectionals
listed in more detail on our website and page 2.
While CCC Night kicks off our planning for next year’s course selection, the official
course selection timeline has been pushed back this year until mid-March.
Students will be given all forms and directions needed in mid-March and need to
have selected courses through the online login provided at that time prior to the
end of March. Please contact the guidance department with any questions.
Also, please note that Parent/Teacher Conferences will by held on Tuesday, February
22 from 4:00-8:00 p.m. in the Fieldhouse. Student schedules will be available
for parents. This is a great chance to connect with teachers, especially because
many students have begun new courses at the start of second semester. We all
hope to see you there!
Finally, for some reason (perhaps the prior months of shorter days and cold
weather), February seems to be a time when students get bored more easily
and experiment with things academically and socially that they might not otherwise
do. As parents I want to be sure you are aware that this is a significant
trend we see each year from students so that we can work together to avoid the “February funk” as it is often
referred to. Perhaps this is a good time to focus on post-secondary goals and make March Madness a
great chance to investigate colleges and discuss career goals. We can also jointly reinforce the message
that learning does not just happen in 47 minutes per subject per day, rather persistence and mastery matter.
Together we can help students through this challenging time!
I look forward to seeing you here for the many events we have over this month. Stay warm!
Sincerely,
Melissa Thompson
Principal
3 Parent-Teacher Conferences/
School Contact Numbers
4-5 Fundraisers
6 In-District Transfers and Open
Enrollment Information
7 Why Do We Need Libraries?/
Naviance
8 Athletic Department Contacts/
Spring Sports Start Dates
9- Activities News
10
11 Scholastic Art Awards
12-
13
Guidance Information and Updates
14 AP Test Information
15 Project Graduation/January
Students of the Month
16 School Calendar
17 Nursing Assistant Youth Apprenticeship
Program

Planning Ahead for Next Year: Course, Career, and Curriculum Night
THIS Thursday, February 3, 6-8:30pm (for all upcoming 9-12 graders)
Upon entrance all families will be given a packet with a map, listing of events, and course selection
information.
For Incoming Freshmen & Parents:
• 6-6:45pm Auditorium Overview of West High School and Course Selection Process*
• 6:45-8:30pm Options Include:
• Take a tour of our building (tours begin at 6:45pm in the Auditorium)
• Walk around and meet teachers (map to be provided) to help determine course
selection for next year
• Visit cafeteria booths to learn more about clubs, sports, and activities
For Current Freshmen & Sophomores & Parents:
• 6-8:30pm Options Include:
• Walk around and meet teachers (map to be provided) to help determine course
selection for next year
• Visit cafeteria booths to learn more about clubs, sports, and activities
• 6:00 & 6:45pm Library (repeating drop-in sessions)
Getting Started With Naviance (Our new college and career planning software system)
• 7:00 & 7:45pm Lab F101 (off Library-repeating drop-in sessions)
Maximizing StandardsScore to Monitor Student Progress and Communicate with Teachers
For Current Juniors & Parents:
• 7:00 pm Auditorium Junior Check In with Guidance Counselors*
• 6-7pm & Options Include:
7:45-8:30pm
• Walk around and meet teachers (map to be provided) to help determine course
selection for next year
• Visit cafeteria booths to learn more about clubs, sports, and activities
• 6:00 & 6:45pm Library (repeating drop-in sessions)
Getting Started With Naviance (Our new college and career planning software system)
• 7:00 & 7:45pm Lab F101 (off Library-repeating drop-in sessions)
Maximizing StandardsScore to Monitor Student Progress and Communicate with Teachers
*Please plan to attend—this programming is unique to your grade level at this time in this location*
Course Selection Information available at:
http://www.waukesha.k12.wi.us/CurriculumInstruction/HighSchoolCourseOfferings.aspx

Parent‐Teacher Conferences
February 22, 2010
4:00‐8:00
West Field House
Traveling & Part‐Time Teacher’s
Schedules
Kelly Bratz 4:00‐7:30
Kelly Cesarz 4:00‐8:00
Chris Del Ponte 5:00‐7:00
Richard Finke 6:00‐7:00
Bryan Fox 6:00‐8:00
Marcello Gallardo 4:00‐6:00
Travis Gardner 4:00‐8:00
Courtnay Gildersleeve 4:00‐6:00
Bonnie Grabowski 4:00‐8:00
Mark Grunske Not Present
Deb Hartlaub 4:00‐6:00
Edie Hoeft 6:00‐8:00
Marc Johannes
Deb Koller 4:00‐8:00
Jordan Leider 4:00‐8:00
Bill Megna 4:00‐8:00
Brenda Montanye 4:00‐8:00
Matt Mueller 4:00‐6:40
Susan Otto 6:00‐8:00
Mark Spoerk 4:00‐6:50
For those parents who are unable to attend this conference, please remember that teachers are
also available through email and voice mail. Staff extension phone numbers and email addresses
are on our West High School website (www.waukesha.k12.wi.us/west).
Sign language interpreter services are available for parents and guardians upon request. Please
contact Deb Koller at 970‐1126.
Important School Contact Numbers:
To Report an Absence 970-3916
To Call A Student Out of Class For An Appointment: 970-3903
To Leave An Emergency Message For A Student: 970-3903
Questions Regarding Sports Activities: 970-3919
Guidance Office: 970-3931 or 970-3932
For Directory Assistance 970-3919
To Check on A Student’s Lunch Account 970-4034
Principal Melissa Thompson 970-3910
Asst Principal Ryan Patt (A-J) 970-3912
Asst Principal/Activities Director Sharon Thiede (K-S) 970-3913
Asst Principal/Athletic Director Todd Hencsik (T-Z) 970-3911

Many student groups and the school offer different fundraisers on a weekly or monthly basis meant to benefit both
the consumer and group. Several examples are below and include general purchases at retailers such as Office Depot,
Best Buy, and Target, as well as purchasing meals, Entertainment books, or other items from school groups.
Monthly we will feature current fundraisers and contact information so that anyone can participate. Additionally, we
will list specific items that could be dropped off in the main office for general school use. These we consider school
wish list items. If there are other items or ideas you have to donate to the school, please contact Melissa Thompson
at 262-970-3910. Items greater in value than $500 are formally recognized by the school board. Thanks for considering
this!
General School Wish List Items:
Large pump-containers of hand sanitizer
Clean-wipes (Clorox or other brands) that contain cleaning products to remove germs from surfaces (such as door
handles, desktops)
Reams of paper— yearly we spend about $17,000 on just the cost of paper. Any donations of either white or colored
paper help.
General office/school supplies such as pens, legal pads, jump/flash drives, etc.
Old office furniture in good shape particularly desks, chairs, and bookcases.
It’s easy! When shopping for school supplies give Office Depot a try. As you
check out they will ask if you would like to participate in the 5% Back to Schools
Program; simply say “yes” and 5% of your purchase will be credited to West High
School for supplies. Our school ID number is: 70110798.
Market Day Supports* West Bands
You can order from a full menu of over 180 delicious, easy to prepare, reasonably priced food items. Place your order by the order date
listed below. Here's how to order:
Order online at www.marketday.com (use acct #15410). You can pay online or at the sale.
Order sheets can be viewed online, but are available in main office, in front of the band room, or from the chairperson listed below.
Pick up is quick and easy in the Waukesha West cafeteria from 5-6PM on the dates below.
Sale Pick Up Date
Internet order Cut-Off Date
Monday February 7, 2011 2/3/2011
Monday March 7, 2011 3/3/2011
Monday April 4, 2011 3/31/2011
Monday May 9, 2011 5/5/2011
Monday June 6, 2011 6/2/2011
If you have any questions… please call Sandy Ortega at 262-513-8692
*Each order earns 10% profit and sometimes more and 90% of your profit can go into a band student's account and used toward a spring trip
or yearly transportation fee. The other 10% of the profit goes directly to support the band program. This program is also available to West
orchestra students.
Target Take Charge of Education: Target donates a percentage of all sales
through the Take Charge of Education Program. Donating is easy—just designate West High
as your school of choice (#109725) by visiting www.target.com/tcoe and each time you use
your REDcard West will receive 1% of your purchases.

Best Buy Reward Zone
Support the Best Buy Reward Zone® Program for Schools by donating
your Reward Zone program points to Waukesha West.
At checkout time simply tell the cashier that you would like to
donate your points to Waukesha West! When you choose to donate
your points it will result in 2% of your purchase being credited to West’s account. The donation
will help West with future purchases of technology products for education.
Support West Choirs through Pick ‘n Save
Designate West Choirs as your charity and every dollar you spend at Pick and Save (when you
use your frequent shopper card) helps support West choirs! Our code is 917870.
Coke Rewards
Our school has joined My Coke Rewards for Schools. Please register at mycokerewards.com
and enter the codes found on your Coke products, collect
points and choose donate to your school under the six choices for spending
your points. When you enter your Zip and West comes up select the amount of
points and click donate!
February Fundraisers At-A-Glance
Band-Market Day
Sandy Ortega 262-513-8602 ortega6aslits@gmail.com
2/7— 5-6 pm—Cafeteria Pick Up
On line orders due 2/3 @ marketday.com (Acct 15410)
Girls Basketball —Pink Zone Game
Raising Funds for Breast Cancer Awareness
Game Tuesday, February 22—7:30 p.m. at West
SADD
Beth Fecht 262-970-3909 mfecht@waukesha.k12.wi.us
2/1-2/22 Boston Store Community Day (2/26) Coupon Books for Sale
Puppy Chow for Sale at Lunches 2/14
Popcorn and Carmel Corn for Sale 2/22 at Conferences
Interact
Duane Stein 262-970-4172 dstein@waukesha.k12.wi.us
Selling Baked Goods—Benefitting International Fresh Water Project
Funds for the Library
Do you shop for groceries at Sentry Foods? If you do, you can help the Media Center
to purchase furniture for a reading area in the Media Center. We are asking you to
save your receipts and ask for a sticker (Funds for Friends) to be put on your receipt at check-out. The
Media Center will receive a percentage of the cash register receipts. Send them with your West student
or drop them off in the media center or send them attention Naomi Stewart.

In‐District Transfer Requests Due March 1, 2011
In‐District Transfer Requests for 2011/2012
Attention Parents ‐ You must complete and submit an in‐district transfer form when requesting a transfer
from your attendance area school to another school in the district. The form can be obtained at:
http://www.waukesha.k12.wi.us/portals/0/userfiles/lcumming/In%20District%20Transfer%20School%
20Choice%20Form%202010.doc
This form can be printed and completed manually or filled in electronically. After completion, please take
the form to your home/attendance area school (the school you are currently attending or should be attending
(grade 6 & 9) for the 2011/2012 school year) forms are due by March 1, 2011.
NOTE: Families with students enrolling in KINDERGARTEN are encouraged to complete and submit the enrollment
paperwork to their home school (even if an older sibling attends a school other than their home
school. This will ensure that the student is in our student management system, attends a kindergarten screening
day and allows transfer requests to be filled accurately and timely.
Open Enrollment Application Period is Fast Approaching
State of Wisconsin ‐ Open Enrollment
The Open Enrollment Application Period is February 7‐25, 2011.
Who needs to complete this form:
If your student is currently attending a Waukesha school via Tuition Waiver for the 2010/2011 school
year.
Your residency has changed to a non-Waukesha address between September 1 st and February 6 th .
You are planning to move into a new rental, construction or purchase a new home that is outside of the
Waukesha School District between February 1 and September 1, 2011; and wish to stay in the Waukesha
School District.
Note: families that move unexpectedly after February 25 th are able to complete a Tuition Waiver form
for the following year.
You do not need to apply if:
Your student is currently attending via Open Enrollment. The application process needs to be completed
only once. However, there is one exception; current eighth grade students (grade 8 in 2010/2011.) A paper
copy of the Tuition Waiver form will be mailed home for completion. The Waukesha School Board requests
that a paper copy (not electronic) of the Open Enrollment application be completed and returned to the
Lindholm building if you are planning to continue with Open Enrollment at the high school level.
If you have any additional questions regarding:
Tuition Waivers, please contact Mary Jo King at 262.970.1080.
Open Enrollment, please contact Stephanie Peterson at 262.970.1086.

Why Do We Need Libraries?
Libraries are more than books. They are life-long learning hubs
with a full range of print and electronic resources that support life
goals and achievements. These resources include books, magazines,
videotapes, computers, databases, and places for people to
study and conduct research. In addition, another resource that all
Wisconsin residents have access to is BadgerLink resources.
These resources are not available through Google. Libraries have
professional staff to assist users in finding information and in developing critical learning skills.
As stated above, BadgerLink provides a collection of essential online reference and research
tools such as magazine and newspaper articles, reference materials, biographies, original historical
materials, images, and other resources. These materials have been selected so that students
can be confident that only quality information from recognized publishers or sources is available.
When users search BadgerLink, they can be confident that the responses are reliable and
current. Students will not be subjected to results with thousands of irrelevant and possibly pornographic
responses a Google-type search may produce. BadgerLink also provides access to
materials not available through Google or other public search engines.
Visit the library and its website to see for yourself how helpful these resources can be for all of
your research needs. (www.waukeshawestlibrary.org)
Hello West Families!
On Wednesday, January 12 th we hosted our Academic Focus for Families event in the
West High School Auditorium where you were all invited to come in and pick up your student’s
test scores from the Explore, PLAN, and PSAT. Upon picking up those scores, you were welcome
to experience a presentation that included interpretation of those test scores, information
about college/career selection, and an overview of a new college and career planning software
called Naviance.
A Naviance account has been created for every family at West High School, and this software
is ready for you to use. Some features of Naviance include a college super match, national
scholarship searches, resume builder, career search, task manager, and student planner. In our
efforts to have you access this great tool as soon as possible, we are still working on customizing
this software to best meet the needs of our students.
Our students have already been given your Naviance family account information which is
located on the results of their PLAN, Explore, or PSAT test packet. For seniors it was given to
them on a note card. Please look for this information from your student to begin accessing this
program. In addition to the account information you also received Waukesha West’s custom Naviance
web site address, which you can also link to on the West High School web page.
We are excited to provide you with this valuable guidance tool and look forward to it becoming
a vital part of our student’s high school and post secondary planning!
Waukesha West Administration and Guidance

Waukesha West Athletic Department Contact List
Title
Name
Office
Phone
Email
Athletic Director Todd Hencsik 970-3911 thencsik@waukesha.k12.wi.us
Activities Director Sharon Thiede 3913 sthiede@waukesha.k12.wi.us
Athletic/Activities
Secretary Teri Abraham 3919 tabraham@waukesha.k12.wi.us
WAUKESHA WEST
COACHES
Fall
Football Steve Rux 4089 mailto:srux@waukesha.k12.wi.us
Boys Cross Country Bill Megna 3937 wmegna@waukesha.k12.wi.us
Boys Soccer Giuliano Oliviero NA goliviero@hotmail.com
Boys Volleyball Dan Rogutich NA drogutich@aol.com
Girls Golf Adam McDonald 3823 amcdonel@waukesha.k12.wi.us
Girls Cross Country Chris Ramsey 3181 cramsey@waukesha.k12.wi.us
Girls
Swimming/Diving Brian Wright NA bwright@poblocki.com
Girls Tennis Kari Nelson 4017 karinel@waukesha.k12.wi.us
Girls Volleyball Nicole Land 3924 nland@waukesha.k12.wi.us
Winter
Boys Basketball Dave Schultz 4042 dschultz@waukesha.k12.wi.us
Boys Hockey Raja Aylsworth NA raylswor@amfam.com
Boys
Swimming/Diving Brian Wright NA bwright@poblocki.com
Wrestling Dale Van Keuren 4091 dvankeur@waukesha.k12.wi.us
Girls Basketball Brian McGowan NA brianm@kencook.com
Girls Gymnastics Allison Planton NA Allison.Planton@wisconsin.gov
Girls Hockey Robert Perry
968-6273
ext. 4066 kmgirlshockey@gmail.com
Spring
Boys Golf Marc Johannes 4137 hjohanne@waukesha.k12.wi.us
Boys Tennis Scott McConnell NA rsmcconnell@ameritech.net
Boys Track Bill Megna 3937 wmegna@waukesha.k12.wi.us
Girls Soccer Dave Zindler
691-2100
Ext 6221 ZINDDAV@pewaukee.k12.wi.us
Girls Softball Tim Granger NA grangers@tds.net
Girls Track Chris Ramsey 3181 cramsey@waukesha.k12.wi.us
Summer
Baseball Chad Montez 2988 ctmontez@waukesha.k12.wi.us
Year Round
Cheerleaders Katie Fell NA westvarsitycheer@hotmail.com
Pom & Dance Team Lucia Torres NA dance4wwhs@yahoo.com
Trainer Missy Hazelwood 521-9762 mhazelwood@orthowisconsin.com
Spring Sports
The 1st day of practice for spring sports is as follows. Once again listen to daily announcements for exact times.
Boys Track March 7 Boys Golf March 28
Girls Track March 7 Boys Tennis March 28
Girls Soccer March 21 Boys Baseball May 13
Girls Softball March 21 Rugby TBA
Boys Lacrosse TBA Girls Lacrosse TBA

ACTIVITIES NEWS
News from the Activities Director:
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Again this year, Waukesha West High School’s Academic Decathlon team was the GE
Regional Winner, holding a 4,034.8 point lead over the next highest scoring team in the
state, New Berlin Eisenhower. West and 19 other teams will compete at the 28th Annual
State Finals on March 17-18. Coached by Duane Stein, this marks West’s 18 th consecutive
appearance at State, advancing every year since the school opened. All state contenders
will vie for individual and team awards, including college scholarships. This year’s
overall state winner will represent Wisconsin at the National Finals in NC.
On Friday, January 21, the West Concert Choir represented
the high school at the Wisconsin Choral Directors Association
Convention in Green Bay, WI. They delivered an inspiring performance,
and all are thankful to the staff, parents, families and
friends who attended in support.
West Junior, Isaac Young has won the Milwaukee Youth Symphony
Orchestra Concerto Competition. He will receive the Carrie Randeau Memorial
Scholarship for $1500. He will also get to solo with the orchestra. A previous winner included
West student Anna Petersen in 2003. Recent previous winners of the competition
have attended prestigious music schools such as Julliard, Oberlin, Berkley, New England
Conservatory and Eastman.
Young Liberals raised over $250 for World Vision. The money will go towards buying livestock
for communities in need around the world to help them improve quality of life.
The Spanish Club donated cash $100 to the Hebron house of hospitality and $350 to the
Food Pantry during the holiday season.
Yearbook News
We still have 6 pages of space to be filled up with Senior Dedications for the
yearbook. If you haven't already, please consider leaving a farewell message
to your son/daughter. E-mail Mr. Mike Mueller with any questions you have at
mcmuelle@waukesha.k12.wi.us Deadline is March 1st.
If you haven't yet, please purchase your 2010-2011 yearbook. Deadline is
March 15th.

ACTIVITIES NEWS
Post Prom
The SADD Club has been working hard to raise money for the Post Prom Event they will be hosting
again this year. SADD will again be selling the Boston Store Coupon Book for $5 (Community Day is
February 26th) along with caramel & cheese popcorn at Parent Teacher Conference. Please stop by
and check us out.
SADD is again hosting West's Post Prom Event at Sunset Lanes following Prom. Post Prom is FREE
and open to all students and their guests who attend West's Prom. Bowling & Food are FREE, along with several great Door
Prizes. We are looking for donations to help cover the cost of this event and to buy our GREAT Door Prizes. If you can HELP us
out, you can contact any SADD member or either SADD advisor (Sue Mundschau or Beth Fecht) @ West for more information.
West Rave
All West H.S. Students are invited to the first annual “West Rave” dance, on Saturday March 26th, from 7:30-10:30 p.m. SADD is
hosting this CAUSAL COME AS YOU ARE DANCE. This is an opportunity for ALL West students to come for an evening of music,
dancing and fun. Please encourage your students to attend. Tickets will go on sell the week of March 21st.
Grad Greetings
It’s time to begin thinking about graduation….oh my!
Check out Grad Greeting during Parent Teacher Conferences.
This is a wonderful, inexpensive way to send a personalized message to your graduate and their friends expressing how special
they are and to congratulate them on their success.
A Grad Greeting is a 6X8 card filled with best wishes and congratulations for each graduate. All greetings sent to a students will
come combined within the card specifically for them. Anyone can send a Grad Greeting. The cost is only $2.00 for one of the 35
standard wishes or you can personalize your own wish for $2.50.
Grad Greeting will be ready for your orders beginning in May.
SADD is always looking for new members. We meet on the 2nd Wednesday of each month, right after school for about 45 minutes.
Have your student come check us out.
On Saturday, January 8th at Kettle Moraine High School, 25 West students competed
in 2 role-plays and 2 written tests at the Southeastern DECA Competition. The roleplays
consist of a market trend--and/or dilemma in a specific marketing area (i.e. Hotel,
Food Services, Retail, Sports and Event Marketing, etc.) The student or team of
students have to analyze the situation, solve the scenario using their extensive marketing backgrounds and present to the team of
judges. A very special thank you to our DECA Alumni Craig Richter, Freddy Debelak, Rachel Casey and Steve Radojicic
for helping with the events. And to the Parent Volunteers that served as judges--Sandy Anderson Payne, Mark Tessar, Monica
Spaulding, Lynn and Lauren Sigfred. Thank you!!!
The following West students placed 1st in their role-plays:
Hospitality Event
Andi Lingle/Jordan Llanas
Lauren Ajack/Katie Parlow
Retail
Nate Tessar
Sports and Event Mktg
Josh Rohde/Savanna Spaulding
(two first-place awards)
Travel and Tourism
Sarah Halverson/Kristine Carpenter
Hotel Lodging
Nikki Kallin
(first place award on written test & role-play)
Sports and Event Mktg
Noel Kwiat
(two first-place awards)
State DECA Competition will be March 8-10th at the Grand Geneva in Lake Geneva.
Please join me in celebrating the student’s outstanding presentations and 1st
places!! Caryl Dellis

West Artists Show their Winning Art Work
at the Milwaukee Art Museum
On February 5 th , Several Waukesha West art students will accept awards for their
winning art entries in the 2011 Scholastic Art Awards- Wisconsin Regional Exhibition at
the Milwaukee Art Museum. Over 1300 entries from 87 secondary schools all over the state
were considered for the competition this year. Only 338 of the very best works were chosen.
From 125 art and photography senior portfolios, 55 were accepted to advance to the national
competition to compete for scholarships. Because the artwork juried into this show is
so outstanding in its quality, art educators consider it as the “Super Bowl” of high school art
competitions. Our students who received “Gold Keys” will have their winning entries go on to
be considered by the jury for the National Scholastics Art Awards Exhibition in Washington
D.C.
Wisconsin’s exhibit is ranked in the top 5 in quality of regional Scholastic Art Awards
exhibitions in the country. Being that it is the only regional show that is held in a major art
museum, it is quite an honor for a student to have his/her art displayed in such an impressive
space. The world-renowned Calatrava wing of the art museum is where the students
have the awards ceremony.
If you are curious in seeing what the best Wisconsin high school art looks like, go see
this exhibit. It is at the Milwaukee Art Museum until March 6th. Below is a list of Waukesha
West student artists accepted in this very competitive event.
Student Award Category
Kayla Barr Gold Key Photography Portfolio
Allie D’Amato Gold Key Photography
Eleanor Kuban Silver Key Digital Art
Lindsay Kuehl Gold Key Drawing
Vince Peterson Gold Key Painting
Paulene Phouybanhdyt
Gold Key
Gold Key
Art Portfolio
Comic Art
Kelsi Richter Gold Key Mixed Media
Derek Sallmann Gold Key Painting
Christopher Severson Gold Key Photography
Kristin Wypiszynski Gold Key Drawing

GUIDANCE INFORMATION and UPDATES
GENERAL INFORMATION
To contact the Guidance Office, you can call 262-970-3931 and utilize our phone system menu to direct you
to the person in Guidance you need.
Aaron Homp H – N 970-4020
Kari Nelson O – Z 970-3927
Jo Weyrauch A – G 970-3928
Vicki Maas Guidance Secretary 970-3931
Carol Goeller Guidance Aide 970-3932
Grades 9 – 11
Materials for selecting courses for next year will be distributed to students in Grade 9, 10, and 11 with a Power Point presentation
in the Auditorium in March. Grade 9 on March 11 th , Grade 10 on March 16 th , and Grade 11 on March 17 th . Parents
should be aware of these dates so you can review the courses with your students. Students will complete online course selections
in March.
All course selection sheets require PARENT SIGNATURE!
ACT Test Dates
April 09, 2011 - Registration Deadline – March 4, 2011
June 11, 2011 - Registration Deadline – May 6, 2011
Students should register on line at www.ACTSTUDENT.org. West fills up quickly – early registration is suggested.
ACT TEST WORKSHOPS/CLASS
ZAP
In March and May there will be workshops offered to better prepare students to take the April and June ACT tests. This workshop
is 6 hours total length and will be held 2 weekday evenings from 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. The workshop will be held at
West on March 23 & 24 and May 16 & 17. The cost will be $75. Registration information will be mailed to Junior families in
February.
Please refer to www.zaps.com for additional information on other sites, dates, and times.
ACT Preparation Class
An ACT prep course will be offered at West. The course runs 7 weeks on either a Tuesday or Thursday for 2 hours each day.
There will be a Winter and a Spring session. There will be a pretest the 1 st session, then each following session will focus on
content areas in English, Math, Reading and Science with tests weekly and explanations given to each question. The 7 week
session ends with a 3 hour Practice ACT test on a Saturday morning. Test scores are given to students as well as the correct
answers to better prepare for the actual ACT test. Minimum enrollment is 12 students or the class will be canceled. The cost
is $135. Information is available in the Guidance Office.
OTHER ACT/SAT TEST PREPARATION CLASSES
WCTC – Questions call: 691-5248
Learning Exchange: Call 262-641-0500
Sylvan Learning Center: 262-796-0808
COURSE, CAREER & CURRICULUM NIGHT—Please see Page 2 of this Newsletter for further information
Thursday, February 3, 2011 6:00 – 8:30 p.m. West Auditorium
SENIORS
UW System Placement Tests
Seniors who will be attending UW System schools next fall will be asked to take placement tests. Please contact your UW
school to find out when you will need to take them.
Seniors – please contact your college or university to see if they need a 7 th semester transcript. If so, you will need to stop by
Guidance and let us know. Don’t forget your $5.00.

GUIDANCE INFORMATION and UPDATES (Cont.)
Jostens
Seniors have met with Jostens to pick up their information packets for ordering caps and gowns for graduation. Orders have
already been taken. If you have not ordered, you will need to contact Jostens for a late order at 547-4811. You can also go to
the website: www.seniorgradwi.com and order directly from this site.
Scholarships
IMPORTANT FOR SENIORS – All scholarships are posted on the Waukesha West website: www.waukeshawest.org. Go to
the Guidance Tab, then the Scholarship extension. Scholarships are in alphabetical order. Read the short descriptions to see if
you qualify to apply. Applications can be printed off if the site gives you a link to do so and it is your responsibility to send
them in by the due date. If the website states to pick up the application in Guidance, please come down and pick it up. There
will be a few scholarships that will have to be turned in to the Guidance Office, but most will be your responsibility to send in.
Remember – YOU are responsible for meeting scholarship deadlines.
Military
Military recruiters visit West during lunch hours on a regular basis.
18 Year Old Males – All young men who turn 18 must register with selective service within 30 days of your 18 th birthday.
It’s the law. If you don’t get registration materials in the mail, go to www.sss.gov to register. By registering, you stay eligible
for college loans and grants, job training, and Federal jobs.
Senior Celebration Night
This year’s recognition night will be on Wednesday, June 1, 2011. Seniors are recognized for college, community, church,
work related, etc. MONETARY scholarships that they have been awarded for post high school education starting in the Fall of
2011. Seniors, please report any scholarships you have received to Mrs. Goeller in the Guidance Office. If you have any questions
about Scholarship Night, please call Mrs. Goeller at 970-3932.
The information on scholarships earned and given to the Guidance Office will also be mentioned in the Graduation Program.
You must have any scholarship information in NO LATER then Friday, May 20, 2011 to be mentioned in the Graduation Program.
WCTC Career Exploration Events – Call 691-5129 or www.wctc.edu/careernight
Hospitality & Culinary
Thursday, February 1, 2011
5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
** Register on Line**
Education
Interior Design
* Door Prizes
Human Services
* Information Sessions
Barber/Cosmetology
* Tour Facilities / Labs
Thursday, February 24, 2011
* Visit Faculty and Staff
5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. * Receive voucher for $30 Appl Fee
Business & Information Technology
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Skilled Trades
Engineering & Electronics
Thursday, April 7, 2011

Registration
Registration opens February 1st, 2011 at 10 am.
Registration ends March 5th, 2011 at midnight.
Log on to http://www.TotalRegistration.net/AP/502394
Follow directions on the website.
Pre-Registration
All students planning to take an AP
exam MUST attend a preregistration
session to be ready to
take the exam in May. You will
choose your pre-registration time on
the website when you order
your test. BRING A #2 PENCIL
please.
The pre-registration times are:
* Tuesday, April 12 at 6:45
a.m. in West’s media center
* Wednesday, April 13 at
12:30 p.m. in West’ media
center (this is an early
release day for students)
* Thursday, April 14 at 2:45
p.m. in West’s media center
The pre-registration session does not
take the place of any practice tests
you take with your AP teacher. You
will fill out your scantron sheets for
your AP exams at the preregistration
session.
Warning: Registration
ends March 5 th , 2011
Under certain circumstances
exceptions can be made to register
after this deadline however this could
result in additional fees being added.
No refunds will be issued after this
March 5 th date.
AP Exam Cost
Each exam costs $87
o Payment for your exam costs should be done with a credit card
online at http://www.TotalRegistration.net/AP/502394
Be sure to indicate how many tests you are taking.
* This year for the first time you are able to use a credit card to
pay online for the registration. This is our preferred method of
payment however you can still register online and bring a
check, money order or cash to Mrs. Goeller in the Waukesha
West guidance office if you prefer. If you are going to pay this
way remember to bring a copy of your online registration
confirmation and make any checks out to Waukesha School
District.
No exams will be ordered without registration and payment
If you do not take a scheduled AP test, no refunds will be issued.
Students who qualify for Free and Reduced Lunches need to
check the“free/reduced” box when they are registering.
If you are an iQ Academy student or home-school student, you will be
expected to follow ALL of these expectations and will take the exams at
West High School, 3301 Saylesville Rd., Waukesha, WI 53189.
AP Exams are held during the school day. Students are responsible for their own
transportation to and from the exam site. Students are expected to be at school before and
after testing times.

Project Graduation
Calling All West Parents!!!
Project Graduation is a well-chaperoned, all night celebration for Waukesha West’s graduating seniors held
on graduation night. This event would not be possible without the support of West parents and the generosity
of the Waukesha community. We have a great committee of parents that do the planning during the
school year but we need about 150 volunteers throughout the night to help in various areas. Parents
(especially moms & dads of underclassmen) please consider joining us for a few hours to make this event
a success. It is a lot of fun for the seniors and the adults as well. We need help in the weeks leading up to
Project Graduation with ticket sales, on graduation day we need help with decorations & set-up and that
night we need lots of help with Security, Carnival, Casino, Kitchen, Bingo, and several other areas.
We are also looking for donations, which is another way you can help. When you’re cleaning out your closets
please keep Project Graduation in mind! We are looking for children’s board games for this year’s
theme, The Game of LIFE. Are you ready to let go of Candyland, Chutes & Ladders or SORRY? Let us know
and we’ll put them to good use. We are also in need of tickets for Marcus theaters, Summerfest, State Fair,
Brewers games, etc. Restaurant, coffee shop, gas or pizza gift cards are great too! Be on the lookout for
our Project Graduation information / sign-up letter which will be mailed to all West households next month.
Please stop by our table at conferences to see how you can help! Be sure to check out our Wish List and
please be generous. We need the entire Waukesha West family to pitch in to make this awesome graduation
celebration a success. Important note: We are currently in need of a coordinator for decorations and
our photo booth at Project Graduation. Please consider volunteering! Have any questions or want to get
more involved? Please call Pat Ward 896-0690.
Sending callouts to…
January Students of the Month:
Art –Nicole Kallin
English –Spencer Ortega
Foreign Lang. – Cassandra Miller
Math – Erik Joost
Phy Ed – Bryan Belmer
Social Studies – Erika Koenig
Wolverine Award – Sean O’Donnell
Business – Lexi Cooper
FaCS – Jessica Reichert
Health – Nicole Kujawa
Music – David Bosch
Science – Lauren Markey
Tech Ed – Conner Venes

Waukesha West Calendar
2010-2011
August 17 Registration 7 am ‐ 6 pm February 3 Course and Career Night 6‐8:30 pm
August 18 Registration 7 am ‐ 6 pm February 19 Sadies Dance
Parent Athletic Meeting 6 pm February 22 Parent‐Teacher Conferences 4‐8 pm
Freshmen Orientation 7 pm/Dance 8:00‐9:30 February 24‐25 No School
August 31 Freshmen Only Day 8 am ‐ 3 pm
March 12 Distric Solo & Ensemble at North
September 1 First Day of Classes March 15 West Jazz Concert 7 pm
September 2 Open House 6:30‐8:15 pm March 20 Music Dept. Concert in Field House 6:30 pm
September 6 No School ‐ Labor Day March 25 End of Third Quarter
September 13 Senior Parent Meeting Auditorium 6:30 p.m.
September 14 Early Release April 13 Early Release
April 22‐29 No School ‐ Spring Break
October 1 Homecoming Game
October 2 Homecoming Dance 8:00‐11:30 pm May 2 Classes Resume
October 13 Early Release May 7 Prom
Academic Focus Day May 13‐14 Play "The Pink Panther Strikes Again" 7 pm
October 14 Parent‐Teacher Conferences 4 ‐7 pm May 15 Play "The Pink Panther Strikes Again" 2 pm
October 18 Parent‐Teacher Conferences 4 ‐7 pm May 18 SWAP & Wind Ensemble Concert & Awards 7:30 p.m.
October 20 Play ‐ An Evening of Terror 6 pm *Parent's Night May 19 Blue & Silver Concert Bands & Awards 7:30 pm
October 21‐23 Play ‐ An Evening of Terror 7 pm
October 26 Orchestra Spooktacular Concert 7 pm
October 28‐29 No School ‐ Teacher's Convention May 24 Choir Concert 7:30 pm
May 25 West Jazz Concert 7:30 pm
November 1 No School May 26 Orchestra Senior Farewell Concert 7:30 pm
November 3 Junior Journey Night 6:30‐8 pm May 30 No School ‐ Memorial Day
November 5 End of First Quarter
November 10 Choir Concert 7 pm June 1 Senior Celebration Night, Auditorium 6:30‐8:30
November 16 Blue & Silver Concert Bands 7 pm June 3 Graduation Rehersal 7:30‐10 am
November 17 West Wind Ensemble and Jazz Concert 7 pm June 6 Exams 1,2,3
November 24‐26 No School ‐ Thanksgiving Break June 7 Exams 4,5,6
June 8 Exams 7&8 ‐ End of Second Semster
December 1 District Financial Aid Night, Auditorium 6:30 pm Last Day of Classes
December 2 Early Release June 11 Graduation Class of 2011 ‐ 2 pm
December 5 Choir Concert w/ Hartford Comm. Band at Holy Hill 3 pm
December 15 Choir Concert at Carroll College 7 pm
December 16‐17 Play "It's a Wonderful Life" 7 p.m.
December 18 Play "It's a Wonderful Life" 4:30 & 7 pm
December 19 Play "It's a Wonderful Life" 2 pm
December 21 Orchestra Holiday Cheer Concert 7 pm
December 23‐31 No School ‐ Holiday Recess
January 3 Classes Resume
January 5 *Blue& Silver Concert Bands and SWAP 7 pm
January 6 West Jazz Concert 7 pm
January 18 Exams 1,2,3
January 19 Exams 4,5,6
January 20 Exams 7 & 8 ‐ End of First Semester
*Concert Choir & Wind Ensemble Concert 7 pm
January 21 No School *New event or change to this event

Dear School District of Waukesha Students and Parents,
Any student interested in taking a nursing assistant class this summer at WCTC and entering the Youth
Apprenticeship Program is invited to attend one of two information meetings. If you are interested in
taking a nursing assistant class during the summer of 2011, it is important that you and a parent attend
one of these meetings. You are eligible to take a summer nursing assistant class if you are;
Entering your junior or senior year
Sixteen years old when class starts
Registered to take Health Occupations year 1 or year 2 at your High School for
the 2011-2012 school year
GENERAL INFORMATION MEETING - (student and parent may attend one of the meetings)
Location: Waukesha West High School Media Center
Date: Tuesday -Feb. 8 th , 2011
Time: 6:00 pm
Location: Waukesha North High School Media Center
Date: Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2011
Time: 6:00 pm
At this meeting, Linda Farina (Youth Apprenticeship Program Coordinator) will explain the Youth
Apprenticeship Program and give general information about becoming a nursing assistant. WCTC has
requested that we identify students who are interested and are eligible for this program. Please note –
during this general information meeting, students who wish to attend the Mandatory parent/
student meeting at WCTC will be asked to put their name on the sign up sheet. If you cannot attend
this general information meeting, please e-mail Linda Farina at lfarina@waukesha.k12.wi.us before
February 16, 2011
Sincerely,
Linda Farina
Linda Farina
School District of Waukesha Youth Apprenticeship Coordinator
lfarina@waukesha.k12.wi.us