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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 />

Last<br />

Last<br />

Last<br />

Last<br />

Last<br />

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 />

First<br />

First<br />

First<br />

First<br />

First<br />

Student <br />

Student <br />

Student <br />

Student <br />

Student <br />

Street Address Apartment/Unit #<br />

Family <br />

Family <br />

Family <br />

Family <br />

Family <br />

City<br />

State/Zip Code<br />

Home Phone: ( ) Alternate Phone: ( )<br />

• Forms of Payment Accepted:<br />

<br />

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

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