Horton Watkins High School - Ladue School District
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LADUE<br />
<strong>Horton</strong> <strong>Watkins</strong> <strong>High</strong> <strong>School</strong><br />
Principal’s Newsletter<br />
July 2011<br />
1201 South Warson Road<br />
Saint Louis, MO 63124<br />
314-993-6447<br />
www.ladue.k12.mo.us/lhwhs/<br />
Principal<br />
Dr. Bridget Hermann<br />
Assistant Principals<br />
Dr. Ellen Duncan<br />
Mr. Mike Tarpey<br />
Assistant Principal/<br />
Athletic Director<br />
Mr. Brian Garner<br />
Counselors<br />
Mr. Jeff Cross<br />
Mrs. Joyce Davis<br />
Mrs. Chrystal Sailor<br />
Mr. David Tabscott<br />
College Advisors<br />
Mr. Scott Cornwell<br />
Mr. Ken Fox<br />
<strong>Ladue</strong> <strong>Horton</strong> <strong>Watkins</strong><br />
<strong>High</strong> <strong>School</strong> is committed<br />
to developing the<br />
full potential of<br />
each student by<br />
providing exceptional<br />
learning experiences.<br />
Dear Parents and Students,<br />
On behalf of the faculty and staff of LHWHS, let me express our<br />
excitement about the impending start of the 2011-12 school year.<br />
While the summer break allows for rest and rejuvenation, it is time<br />
to turn to thoughts of a new school year. The faculty and staff are<br />
busy preparing for a new year of learning. We are fully expecting<br />
great things and exciting times from the student body of LHWHS as<br />
we journey together through the school year!<br />
In this newsletter, you will find information regarding the start of the<br />
school year. In addition, you will soon receive a mailing that includes<br />
the annual Census Verification Report and Student Health Form.<br />
Both forms must be signed and returned to the school even if no<br />
updates are needed. In addition, beginning with the 2011-12 school<br />
year, each high school student will be assessed a $50.00 Activity<br />
Fee. This fee will help offset the costs of clubs, activities, guest<br />
speakers, field trips, classroom materials, etc. The separate mailing<br />
you receive will include a blue envelope for the fee. We ask for your<br />
assistance in returning the Census Verification Report, the Student<br />
Health Form, and the Activity Fee during the packet pick-up dates<br />
in August.<br />
As August 15, the first day of school draws near, the faculty, staff and<br />
I look forward to seeing and working with each of you. As a reminder,<br />
packet pick-up (including schedules) for sophomores, juniors, and<br />
seniors is August 8 and 10 from 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. Freshman orientation<br />
is August 8 at 8 a.m. and New Student Orientation is August 11<br />
at 9 a.m. Practices for fall sports begin on August 8; a schedule for<br />
first day practices is located in this newsletter. If you have additional<br />
questions, please do not hesitate to call us at 993-6447. Once again,<br />
we look forward to a great 2011-12 school year!<br />
Sincerely,<br />
Bridget Hermann, Ed.D.<br />
Principal<br />
<strong>Ladue</strong> <strong>Horton</strong> <strong>Watkins</strong> <strong>High</strong> <strong>School</strong>
WELCOME BACK!<br />
* The 2011 – 12 school year begins on Monday, August 15. All classes except Ac Lab<br />
will meet on the first day for shortened class periods. August 16 will be a blue day.<br />
* First period starts at 7:40 a.m. and the final bell for last period rings at 2:20 p.m.<br />
* On early release days, students dismissal is at 12 p.m.<br />
WHO’S WHO??<br />
Asistant Principals are assigned to students grade levels as folows:<br />
All 9th Grade Students & 10th Grade Boys - Mike Tarpey<br />
10th Grade Girls & All 11th Grade Students - Dr. Ellen Duncan<br />
12 th Grade - Dr. Bridget Hermann<br />
Counselors are assigned to students by their last names.<br />
Personal Counselors<br />
A-E Mr. David Tabscott<br />
F-K Mrs. Joyce Davis<br />
L-R Mrs. Chrystal Sailor<br />
S-Z Mr. Jeff Cross<br />
College & Career Advisors<br />
A – K Mr. Scott Cornwell<br />
L – Z Mr. Ken Fox<br />
<strong>High</strong> <strong>School</strong> Phone Number 993-6447<br />
Attendance Phone Number 993-4540<br />
Welcome Freshman Parents!<br />
You are invited to an informational meeting for parents of the “Class of 2015”<br />
Thursday, August 18 at 6 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center<br />
The purpose of the meeting is to go over the organization and procedures at the high school, to<br />
answer general questions you may have regarding your child’s experiences during the first week of<br />
school, and to network with other parents. Should you have specific questions about your child’s<br />
schedule or other individual concerns, please set up an appointment with your child’s counselor or<br />
Mr. Tarpey, as this meeting is designed to provide general information regarding our structure and<br />
programming.<br />
We hope to see you on the 18 th !
Student Support Services<br />
The Student Support Services team reminds parents and teens that high school students need basic supplies<br />
to be successful in the classroom as well as when doing nightly homework.<br />
Suggested supplies include:<br />
*Two 2”(three-ring) binders with inside pockets (one for Blue Day and one for White Day) (Binders are easier<br />
to keep organized than notebooks)<br />
*plastic dividers with pockets, (one per subject) -OR- plastic folder inserts for the binder plus tabbed dividers<br />
(again, one per subject)<br />
*loose leaf notebook paper<br />
*pen/pencils, multiple colored highlighters<br />
*binder insert to hold pens, pencils, etc.<br />
* 3-hole puncher (to add handouts and study guides from teachers to the binders)<br />
*Post-It notes and index cards for summarizing, color-coding, jotting questions for the teacher, etc.<br />
*Flash drive Most students purchase a flash drive to transfer computer files to/from school/home. These can<br />
now be found in the $10 range at many stores. Students who begin writing papers at school or home, can<br />
then save them to the data stick, and transfer the work back and forth from school to home in order to complete<br />
assignments.<br />
Some students even choose to carry a Blue Day backpack and a White Day backpack in order to decrease the<br />
heavy loads and to keep materials easily organized and retrieved.<br />
Coming to each class with supplies says: I care about academics, and I am here to learn. I have high academic<br />
expectations for myself.<br />
If purchasing supplies for your student is a financial concern, please send your child to one of the Student<br />
Support Services teachers who will help them get what is needed privately. Remind your students that they<br />
can always come to any of the Student Support Services team for tips on study strategies and organization.<br />
Student Support Services is also here to answer questions for you as parents. Call 993-6447 and ask for any<br />
one of us, or email with your questions:<br />
Carol Sue Allen - callen@ladue.k-12.mo.us (English Language Learners, Room 123; 983-5690)<br />
Jennifer Glon - jglon@ladue.k12.mo.us (Study Skills and Support, Room 151; 983-5464)<br />
LADUE BLUE-WHITE RALLY And Dads Club BBQ<br />
Support your <strong>Ladue</strong> Rams and promote school<br />
spirit by wearing blue and white and attending the<br />
Blue/White Rally and Dads Club BBQ on Tuesday,<br />
August 23, 2010 in the high school gym. All members<br />
of our fall athletic teams, band, cheerleaders<br />
and poms will be saluted. The <strong>Ladue</strong> Dads Club<br />
will sell food and beverages beginning at 5 p.m.<br />
Introductions will begin at 6 p.m., followed by<br />
scrimmages from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.<br />
We hope to see you all here on August 23th !<br />
MILITARY RECRUITERS<br />
The district is required by the No Child Left Behind<br />
Act to make available to military recruiters the<br />
names, addresses and telephone listings of secondary<br />
students. However, students or their parents<br />
may request that <strong>Ladue</strong> <strong>School</strong>s not provide their<br />
name, address and telephone listing. We will comply<br />
with such a request, which should be in writing<br />
and directed to: Dr. Joan Oakley, Assistant Superintendent<br />
of Educational Leadership, <strong>Ladue</strong> <strong>School</strong><br />
<strong>District</strong>, 9703 Conway Road, <strong>Ladue</strong> MO, 63124.
SIGN- UP FORM *** LHWHSPA Communications*** SIGN-UP FORM<br />
CHECK OFF BOXES, AND THEN FILL IN YOUR INFORMATION. (Note: This form was sent electronically over the summer.)<br />
YES! Please add me to the LHWHSPA weekly email network. Weekly emails provide you with important<br />
information regarding the high school and the district - events, dates to remember, etc. *Emails are blind-copied; your<br />
address will be private. You may also contact Diane directly at dpatershuk@gmail.com to sign up.<br />
YES! Please include the information (name, address and home phone number) provided below in the 2011<br />
- 2012 LHWHS Parent Association Rambell (Buzz Book) phone directory – paper form.<br />
YES! Please include the following information IN FUTURE YEAR'S RAMBELLS - paper form - as long as my<br />
child remains enrolled at LHWHS. I will notify the LHWHSPA if my address or phone number changes.<br />
I do not want my family’s contact information to be published in paper form.<br />
Please print clearly!<br />
Student’s last name: _______________________ Grade: 9 10 11 12 (please circle)<br />
Student’s first name: _______________________<br />
If you have multiple students, please list additional first names & designate grade next to each name in ( )<br />
______________________( ) ______________________( ) ______________________( )<br />
Student’s full address:<br />
______________________________________________<br />
City: __________________________ Zip Code:____________<br />
Home Phone: ____________________<br />
Student’s Phone: ____________________ (optional)<br />
Mother/Guardian’s first name: ______________________<br />
Mother/Guardian’s last name, if different from student: ______________________<br />
Full address & phone, if different from student: ______________________________<br />
_____________________________________________________________________________________________<br />
*Email address: ___________________________________________ (will remain confidential)<br />
Father/Guardian’s first name: _______________________<br />
Father/Guardian’s last name, if different from student: _______________________<br />
Full address & phone, if different from student: ______________________________<br />
______________________________________________________________________________________________<br />
*Email address: __________________________________________ (will remain confidential)<br />
Return to:<br />
LHWHS Main Office: Parent Association - Communications<br />
1201 S. Warson Road<br />
St. Louis, MO 63124<br />
The Rambell is intended solely for use by LHWHS students, their families, and staff members. It is not to be used for solicitation purposes.
LADUE HORTON WATKINS HIGH SCHOOL CALENDAR<br />
2011-12<br />
Mon., Aug 8<br />
Thurs., Aug 11<br />
Mon., Aug 15<br />
Tues., Aug 23<br />
Thurs., Aug. 25<br />
Mon., Sept 5<br />
Fri., Sept. 16<br />
Fri., Sept. 23<br />
Sat., Oct 1<br />
Thurs., Oct. 13<br />
Fri., Oct. 14<br />
Thurs., Oct. 20<br />
Fri., Oct. 21<br />
Mon., Oct. 24<br />
Fri. Nov. 4<br />
Fri. Nov. 11<br />
Wed., Nov. 23 –Fri., Nov. 25<br />
Fri., Dec. 16<br />
Mon. - Weds., Dec. 19 - 21<br />
Wed., Dec. 21<br />
Thurs., Dec 22<br />
Tues., Jan. 3<br />
Wed., Jan. 4<br />
Fri., Jan. 13<br />
Mon., Jan. 16<br />
Fri., Feb. 3<br />
Fri., Feb. 10<br />
Fr., Feb 17<br />
Mon., Feb. 20<br />
Thurs., March 8<br />
Fri., March. 9<br />
Thurs., March 15<br />
Fri., March 16<br />
Mon., March. 19<br />
Mon., March 26<br />
Fri., March 30<br />
Sat., April 21<br />
Fri., April 20<br />
Thurs., April 26<br />
Fri., May 11<br />
Thurs., May 17<br />
Fri., May 18<br />
Sun., May 20<br />
Mon. - Tues., May 21 - 22<br />
Tues., May 22<br />
Freshman Orientation, Nielson Gym 8 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.<br />
New Students 10 - 12 Orientation, PAC, 9 - 11 a.m.<br />
Opening Day of <strong>School</strong> for Students<br />
Blue and White Night, 6 p.m.<br />
Parent Open House, 7 p.m.<br />
NO SCHOOL - Labor Day<br />
Early Release Day<br />
End Grading Period<br />
Homecoming<br />
Parent Teacher Conferences<br />
Early Release Day<br />
Parent Teacher Conferences<br />
NO SCHOOL - Conference Compensation Day<br />
NO SCHOOL - Professional Development Day<br />
End Grading Period<br />
Early Release Day<br />
NO SCHOOL - Thanksgiving Break<br />
Semester Exams<br />
Semester Exams/Half Day (11:50 a.m. dismissal)<br />
End 1st Semester<br />
NO SCHOOL - Winter Vacation Begins<br />
NO SCHOOL - Professional Day<br />
<strong>School</strong> Resumes from Winter Vacation<br />
Early Release Day<br />
NO SCHOOL - Martin Luther King Jr. Day<br />
NO SCHOOL - Professional Development Day<br />
End Grading Period<br />
Early Release Day<br />
NO SCHOOL - Presidents’ Day<br />
Parent Teacher Conferences<br />
Early Release Day<br />
Parent Teacher Conferences<br />
NO SCHOOL - Conference Compensation Day<br />
Spring Break Begins<br />
<strong>School</strong> Resumes from Spring Break<br />
End Grading Period<br />
Prom<br />
Early Release Day<br />
Senior Award Night, 7 p.m.<br />
Last Day for Seniors<br />
Graduation Rehearsal, 9:30 a.m.<br />
Final Exams<br />
Final Exams /Half day (11:50 a.m. dismissal)<br />
Graduation 5 p.m.<br />
Final Exams /Half day (11:50 a.m. dismissal)<br />
Last Day of Classes for Students
ATTENDANCE<br />
Because a well-educated citizenry is a goal of democratic society, Missouri statues (RSMo 167.031, 167.061)<br />
mandate school attendance and compel school officials to monitor compliance.<br />
Student Attendance Policy<br />
Philosophy: Regular attendance is vital to the success of students. <strong>Ladue</strong> <strong>High</strong> <strong>School</strong> values attendance and<br />
punctuality. Students are expected to attend classes daily and to arive on time. Students should maintain a<br />
good attendance record because a direct relationship exists between school attendance and grades, citizenship,<br />
and overall success in school. Students and parents should understand that absences, whether excused or<br />
unexcused, negatively impact student learning and the student’s grade in class. Furthermore, the regular interaction<br />
of students with one another in the classroom and their participation in well-planned learning activities are<br />
necessary parts of the learning process. Absence from school may be necessary under certain conditions, especially<br />
for certain chronic illnesses. The school has a compelling interest to ensure that students attend class.<br />
• <strong>School</strong> hours are 7:40 a.m. to 2:20 p.m.<br />
• Students are expected to arrive at school and to all classes on time.<br />
• The attendance policy is calculated and implemented on a<br />
semester basis.<br />
Excusing a Student<br />
1. Parents/guardians are responsible for telephoning the Attendance Office at 993-4540 on the day the student is<br />
absent from school. An answering machine is available 24 hours a day to accept calls from parents in advance<br />
or on the day of the absence. Telephone requests for early dismissal of a student shall be honored only if the<br />
caller can be positively identified as the student’s parent or guardian. Any absence not verified by the parent/<br />
guardian within 48 hours after the student returns to school will count as an unexcused absence. Written messages,<br />
including e-mails, will be accepted, but such messages MUST include a contact telephone number for<br />
verification. Any person requesting release of a student must present proper identification prior to release of the<br />
student. Students who are 17 years old and living independently and students 18 years or older must validate<br />
their own attendance and dismissal.<br />
Students Leaving During the <strong>School</strong> Day<br />
Students may not leave campus during school hours without checking out through the Attendance Office. A parent/guardian<br />
must call the Attendance Office prior to the student leaving campus. A voice mail is always available<br />
to receive these calls. The Attendance Office will issue a dismissal pass, which the student must show to<br />
his or her teacher before being dismissed from class. The student must sign out at the Attendance Office before<br />
leaving campus.<br />
Students Arriving/Returning Late to <strong>School</strong><br />
Students arriving late to school or returning while school is still in session must sign in at the Attendance Office<br />
and receive a pass to class.<br />
Tardiness<br />
A student is considered tardy when he or she enters the class after the bell has rung. Individual teachers may<br />
establish further requirements (e.g., being seated, having materials ready, etc.). Arriving to class more than 40<br />
minutes late without a pass will be considered an unexcused absence. A student who has three (3) tardies to<br />
class in a grading period will receive an “I” citizenship grade and parents will be notified. A fourth tardy may result<br />
in a “U” citizenship grade, parent contact, student conferences, and after-school detention.<br />
Impact of Absences and Tardiness on Citizenship Grades<br />
1. If a teacher lowers a citizenship grade due to one or more unexcused absences or tardies, teachers will notify<br />
parents of the lowered grade.
YEARBOOK INFORMATION<br />
Fall Sports 2011<br />
First practice for all Fall Sports is Monday, August 8.<br />
Sport Coach PRACTICE LOCATION<br />
TIME<br />
GIRLS<br />
TENNIS<br />
KEVIN<br />
LACKEY<br />
3 - 5 P.M. LMS<br />
FIELD<br />
HOCKEY<br />
VOLLEYBALL<br />
GIRLS/BOYS<br />
CROSS COUNTRY<br />
9TH GRADE<br />
FOOTBALL<br />
JV/VARSITY<br />
FOOTBALL<br />
BOYS SWIM<br />
BOYS<br />
SOCCER<br />
SOFTBALL<br />
BARB<br />
DWYER<br />
ROBERTA<br />
MC CAFFREY<br />
STRAYHORN/<br />
PERSON<br />
MIKE<br />
TARPEY<br />
MIKE<br />
TARPEY<br />
COREY<br />
MILLER<br />
MATT<br />
PRANGE<br />
JAKE<br />
LOHSE<br />
5 - 8 P.M. LHWHS - FIELD<br />
HOCKEY FIELD<br />
1 - 4 P.M. LHWHS -<br />
GYM<br />
2:30 - 5 P.M. LMS<br />
1 P.M. LHWHS -<br />
PRACTICE FIELDS<br />
1 P.M. LHWHS -<br />
PRACTICE FIELDS<br />
1 - 4 P.M. LHWHS - POOL<br />
3 - 5:30 P.M. LMS -<br />
SOCCER FIELDS<br />
Rambler yearbook and Panorama newspaper are sold as a publications package, with Herff Jones Yearbook<br />
Company handling orders and billing. LHWHS families will receive a mailing from Herff Jones some time in September.<br />
Herff Jones accepts orders until early December, processes the forms and bills parents directly by mail.<br />
STUDENTS DO NOT PAY AT SCHOOL. DO NOT SEND PAYMENT TO SCHOOL. After Herff Jones receives full payment,<br />
a yearbook/newspaper package is ordered for the student. Students pick up their Panorama newspaper monthly<br />
at school. The yearbook is distributed at the end of the year. Ordering in advance is the only way to ensure that<br />
your student will get a yearbook.<br />
SCHOOL PICTURE INFORMATION<br />
1 P.M. LMS -<br />
SOFTBALL FIELD<br />
Picture days for all underclassmen will be August 16 & 17. Students will be photographed during their English<br />
classes; those who do not have an English class should go during AcLab.<br />
SENIOR PICTURE INFORMATION<br />
Senior yearbook photos: In the spring, Prestige Portraits sent information to incoming seniors and parents about<br />
yearbook photos. For consistency, seniors must be photographed at Prestige Portraits for the yearbook. Appointments<br />
can back up for four to six weeks and photos should be taken by mid-September at the latest. Any senior<br />
who has not called a Prestige studio to schedule his/her sitting is urged to do so immediately at 314-963-1414.
LHWHS Blue & White Claendar 2011-12<br />
AUGUST<br />
SEPTEMBER<br />
M T W T F M T W T F<br />
1 2 3 4 5 1 2<br />
8 9 10 11 12 5 6 7 8 9<br />
B/W<br />
W<br />
W<br />
15 16 17 18 19 12 13 14 15 16 <br />
B W B W B<br />
22 23 24 25 26 19 20 21 22 23<br />
W<br />
B<br />
B<br />
W<br />
B<br />
B W B W B<br />
29 30 31 26 27 28 29 30<br />
W<br />
B<br />
B<br />
B<br />
W<br />
W<br />
W<br />
B<br />
B<br />
B<br />
B<br />
W<br />
W<br />
W<br />
W <br />
B<br />
OCTOBER<br />
NOVEMBER<br />
M T W T F M T W T F<br />
W B W B W<br />
3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4<br />
10 B 11 W 12 B 13 W 14 B 7 B 8 W 9 B 10 W 11 B <br />
W<br />
W<br />
17 18 19 20 21 14 15 16 17 18<br />
W<br />
W<br />
24 25 26 27 28 21 22 23 THANKSGIVING 24 BREAK 25<br />
W<br />
B<br />
B<br />
B<br />
31 28 29 30<br />
B<br />
W<br />
W <br />
W B W B W<br />
B<br />
B<br />
B<br />
W<br />
W<br />
B<br />
B<br />
DECEMBER<br />
JANUARY<br />
M T W T F M T W T F<br />
W B W B W<br />
1 2 2 WINTER BREAK 3 4 5 6<br />
5 6 7 8 9 9 10 11 12 13 <br />
12 B 13 W 14 B 15 W 16 TBA 16 17 W 18 B 19 W 20 B<br />
19 20 21 22 23 23 24 25 26 27<br />
WINTER BREAK<br />
W B W B W<br />
26 27 28 WINTER BREAK 29 30 30 31<br />
W<br />
B<br />
B W B W B<br />
B<br />
W<br />
W<br />
B<br />
W<br />
FEBRUARY<br />
MARCH<br />
M T W T F M T W T F<br />
B<br />
W<br />
W<br />
1 2 3 1 2<br />
W<br />
6 7 8 9 10 5 6 7 8 9 <br />
13 W 14 B 15 W 16 B 17 W 12 B 13 W 14 B 15 W 16 <br />
W<br />
W<br />
20 21 22 23 24 19 20 21 22 23<br />
SPRING BREAK<br />
B<br />
B<br />
W<br />
B<br />
B<br />
B<br />
B<br />
B <br />
W B W B W<br />
27 28 29 26 27 28 29 30<br />
B<br />
W<br />
B<br />
W<br />
W<br />
B<br />
B <br />
APRIL<br />
MAY<br />
M T W T F M T W T F<br />
W B W B W<br />
2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4<br />
B W B W B<br />
9 10 11 12 13 7 8 9 10 11<br />
16 W 17 B 18 W 19 B 20 W 14 W 15 B 16 W 17 18 <br />
23 B 24 W 25 B 26 W 27 B<br />
21 22 23 24 25<br />
W<br />
30 28 29 30 31<br />
B<br />
W<br />
B W B W B<br />
B<br />
W<br />
NATIONAL HOLIDAY (NO SCHOOL) PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DAY (NO SCHOOL)<br />
EXAMS RECORDS DAY (NO SCHOOL)<br />
EARLY RELEASE DAY GRADING PERIOD ENDS<br />
HALF DAY SEMESTER ENDS<br />
<br />
CONF. COMPENSATION DAY
Dear <strong>High</strong> <strong>School</strong> Students and Parents:<br />
Allow me to introduce myself — I am Sue Blumm, Director of Dining Services for Chartwells <strong>School</strong> Dining<br />
Services. My staff and I are happy to once again provide the food service for students and staff in the <strong>School</strong><br />
<strong>District</strong> of the City of <strong>Ladue</strong>. We would like to take this opportunity to highlight some of the policies for the<br />
2011-12 school year:<br />
<br />
point of sale cash register in its cafterias. These registers make it easy for students to purchase lunch without<br />
the need to carry cash. Students simply key in a PIN number to record their purchases at the high school. The<br />
amount of purchase is automatically deducted from the student’s account. <strong>High</strong> school students have the<br />
option of using their PIN number or paying cash for lunches.<br />
<br />
your life easier. This program will allow you to make deposits into your student’s school lunch account online<br />
as well as check the account balance at any time. Money deposited into my<strong>School</strong>Bucks.com will usually arrive<br />
at the school by the next morning. Additional information will be sent out to each family regarding this<br />
new program.<br />
Checks for deposit into your child’s lunch account will continue to be accepted and should be sent to your<br />
child’s school. Please be sure to include your child’s name and grade, as well as your name, address and<br />
phone number to assure proper credit to your child’s account.<br />
dents<br />
are allowed to eat on credit only until their balance reaches negative $10. At that point students must<br />
pay cash for their meals and settle their account with the cafeteria office. We encourage everyone to consult<br />
the monthly menu and choose meals from our plate lunch line. These meals are nutritionally balanced per<br />
USDA Guidelines and are a great value. The plate lunch price is $2.65 for full pay and .40 cents for those<br />
who qualify for reduced lunches. Anyone that qualifies for the “Free or Reduced Lunch” must take the plate<br />
lunch to participate in this program. Ala Carte items will again be available but will be charged individually<br />
and not part of the plate price. Please encourage students to take advantage of the lunch plate which consists<br />
of an entree and up to four sides including milk. Lunch plate offerings include whole grain crust pizza,<br />
toasted sandwiches, chicken sandwiches, hamburgers and a variety of side dishes including fresh fruits and<br />
vegetables.<br />
We would like to invite you to visit us for lunch! We are excited to show you the new serving line and kitchen<br />
equipment that we received as a result of the cafeteria renovation. You’ll be amazed to see all the choices offered<br />
daily such as made to order sandwiches, whole grain crust pizza, flatbread pizza, toasted sandwiches,<br />
mexican bar and a variety of salads, yogurts and fresh fruits and vegetables!<br />
SIX-WEEK GRADING PERIOD<br />
LHWHS implemented a six-week grading period last year. This change does not affect the credit structure<br />
for courses. The purpose is to provide progress information to students and parents in a more timely fashion.<br />
Grade reports will be issued at the six and twelve week intervals of a semester instead of just the nine<br />
week interval in the quarter system. The semester grade will continue to be the final transcripted grade.<br />
The following are the end dates for grading periods for first semester:<br />
September 23<br />
November 4<br />
December 21 (end of semester)
SCHEDULE CHANGE PROTOCOL<br />
The purpose of the schedule change protocol is to ensure individual students complete State of Missouri<br />
and <strong>Ladue</strong> <strong>School</strong> <strong>District</strong> graduation requirements and to ensure optimal utilization of the master<br />
schedule developed for all students.<br />
The following questions/criteria will be used to determine whether or not schedule changes will be<br />
made:<br />
1. Is this course needed to fulfill a graduation requirement?<br />
2. Did the student request the class during their original course request session?<br />
3. Student grade level: 12th grade students will be given priority in making schedule changes, then 11th<br />
grade students, then 10th grade students, and then 9th grade students.<br />
4. Are there seats available in the class section? Students will not be moved from one course section to<br />
another if the course section the student is changing to is larger than the original course section.<br />
If the answer to questions 1, 2, and/or 4 is “no”, then the schedule change may not be made.<br />
Common Application Suspension Notice Requirement<br />
The Common Application is a document used by many colleges and universities across the country for college<br />
admittance. Your son or daughter will most likely complete this application during his or her senior<br />
year. One question on the Common Application asks that the student and the school report whether or not<br />
the student has been suspended from school at any time during his or her high school career.<br />
As a result of requirements of the Common Application, a change in Board Policy JG was made that affects<br />
all students graduating in the class of 2012 and after who use the Common Application to apply for college.<br />
The <strong>Ladue</strong> Board of Education Policy JG states:<br />
“Beginning with the graduating class of 2012, all out-of-school suspensions on the students’ record at the<br />
time of reporting will be reported on the Common Application, or any other college/university application<br />
that requires or requests such reporting.”<br />
There are times in some students’ careers when mistakes are made that merit an out-of-school suspension.<br />
Please know that if this occurs, your college advisor will work with your student to provide appropriate<br />
explanation and minimize the impact of a suspension on college entrance. As a school, we will speak with<br />
students regarding the consequences of certain actions, but it is important for all parents to speak with<br />
their students about this policy as well. Our goal is to inform and notify students and parents of the potential<br />
repercussions of suspendable actions and to work together to insure a successful and productive high<br />
school experience.
MISSION<br />
<strong>Ladue</strong> <strong>Horton</strong> <strong>Watkins</strong> <strong>High</strong> <strong>School</strong> is committed to developing the full potential of each student<br />
by providing exceptional learning experiences.<br />
SCHOOL GOALS<br />
1. Support for ALL Learners: All students will be encouraged to take a rigorous academic curriculum<br />
and will be supported in their efforts.<br />
2. Achievement Gap: LHWHS will close the acheivement gap for all reportable disaggregated<br />
groups.<br />
3. Sense of Community: Students and staff will commit to developing a sense of belonging<br />
for all to the LHWHS school community.<br />
2011 LHWHS OPEN HOUSE<br />
The 2011 LHWHS Open House is scheduled for Thursday, August 25 at 7 pm.<br />
The purpose of Open House is for teachers to present information that will focus on learning and what<br />
students should know and be able to do as a result of attending each of their courses. Overviews of<br />
special projects, major assignments, assessment methods, grading scales, and other important aspects<br />
of each course may also be discussed. Contact information including teacher email addresses,<br />
voicemail extensions, and website information will also be provided.<br />
Please be aware that Open House is not a time to conduct individual conferences or discuss specific<br />
concerns with your student’s classroom teacher. Such conversations, if necessary, should be scheduled<br />
individually with the teacher(s) in question at an alternate time.<br />
If possible, access Infinite Campus through the parent portal and print your student’s schedule prior<br />
to arriving that evening. We will have schedules available in the Performing Arts Center lobby beginning<br />
at 6:30 pm, but this will save you time prior to the beginning of Open House.<br />
We look forward to seeing you on August 25.<br />
The <strong>Ladue</strong> <strong>School</strong> <strong>District</strong> does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion,<br />
socioeconomic status, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age or any other characteristic protected<br />
by law in its programs or activities. Inquiries related to district programs may be directed to Title IX coordinator,<br />
9703 Conway Road, St. Louis, MO 63124; telephone number 314-994-7080.<br />
Honoring Tradition ~ Continuing Excellence
<strong>Ladue</strong> Athletic Season Pass<br />
Attention All <strong>Ladue</strong> Rams Fans,<br />
<strong>Ladue</strong> will be offering athletic season passes to all home sporting events. Passes are good for admittance to all:<br />
HOME Varsity Football Games (Regular Season)<br />
HOME Varsity Boys Basketball Games (Regular Season - Not Including Tournaments)<br />
HOME JV Boys Basketball Games (Regular Season - Not Including Tournaments)<br />
HOME Varsity Girls Basketball Games (Regular Season - Not Including Tournaments)<br />
HOME JV Girls Basketball Games (Regular Season - Not Including Tournaments)<br />
Student/Family<br />
Member Name(s)<br />
Address:<br />
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Select Appropriate Package:<br />
$25 -- Student ($42 Value)<br />
$40 -- Adult ($63 Value)<br />
$60 -- Parents (2 Passes) ($126 Value)<br />
$90 -- Family of Four (4 Passes) ($210 Value)<br />
$120 -- Family of Six (6 Passes) ($294 Value)<br />
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Home Phone: ( ) Alternate Phone: ( )<br />
• Forms of Payment Accepted:<br />
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Cash or Check (Made Payable To <strong>Ladue</strong> <strong>High</strong> <strong>School</strong>)<br />
Mail Completed Forms By August 26, 2011<br />
To: <strong>Ladue</strong> <strong>Horton</strong> <strong>Watkins</strong> <strong>High</strong> <strong>School</strong><br />
ATTN: Sarah Koch<br />
1201 South Warson Rd.<br />
St. Louis, MO 63124<br />
Or Bring Completed Forms to Sarah Koch in the Activities Office<br />
Passes will be available for pick up in the Athletic Office – September 1, 2011