Waukesha West High School Student Handbook

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GUIDANCE DEPARTMENTThe guidance counselors at Waukesha West are assigned tostudents according to student last names as follows:A - L Jo Weyrauch 970-3928M - Z Jane Barry 970-3927Guidance/Student Stacy Reel 970-3929SpecialistThe counselors work as a team serving students, parents, teachers& administrators. They function in a helping capacity in manyschool-related situations. The services counselors provide include,but are not limited to, personal/social counseling, programscheduling, academic support and assistance, career informationand post-high school planning. The delivery system for theseservices may be performed on an individual basis, in a small group,classroom or large group setting.How to meet with your Guidance CounselorStudents should meet with counselors during study hall, before, orafter school. Do not skip a class to come to the guidance office tosee your counselor. If your counselor is not available, please seethe guidance secretary to schedule an appointment.Schedule ChangesSchedule changes are to be made by the assigned counselor only.Schedules are not rearranged for personal convenience, and onlychanges that are educationally sound will be considered. Theappropriate schedule change form must be signed by the student,parent, and teacher, and the $10 change fee must be paid.Students will NOT be allowed to add classes after the first week ofschool or if the classes are full.While a student is in the process of dropping a class, he/she muststill attend the class. A student who drops a class after the 7thweek of the semester will receive a semester grade of F for thatcourse.9
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTSDISICIPLINECREDITS REQUIREDSocial Studies** 3.5English** 4.0Mathematics 3.0Science (1 Physics course & Biology I required) 3.0Physical Education 1.5Health 0.5Electives 9.5TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED 25.0**See course selection guide for further breakdownCAREER CENTERThe Career Center is located in the Guidance Office and is openfrom 6:45 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. every school day. Included in the CareerCenter are in-state and out-of-state college catalogs, as well astechnical school, specialty school, and military information.Computers with Internet access are available for obtaining postsecondarycareer and college information. Students may also usethese computers to complete applications. The scholarshipinformation board and applications are also located in the CareerCenter. Students are encouraged to use the Career Center duringstudy hall, before, or after school.CAREER CRUISING“Career Cruising” is an interactive career reference guide used byWest students and families. This program gives extensiveinformation on careers and post secondary schools. Students canalso create their individual portfolios during class meetings withcounselors. The web-site is www.careercruising.com.FRESHMAN TRANSITION COORDINATORWaukesha Westʼs Freshman Transition Coordinator specializes inhelping 9th grade students and their families transition to highschool. Services include academic support, information andresources on developing positive peer relationships, andassistance in school to home communication. Located in RoomC106.10
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