WELCOME TO WEST MAIN
Transcript of WELCOME TO WEST MAIN
Introductions
Mr. Jason Jackson - Associate Principal
Mr. Justin Wilson- Assistant Principal (WFC)
Dr. Derek Smith - Assistant Principal(A-K)
Mrs. Jaclyn Cruse - Assistant Principal(L-Z)
Mr. Scott Kaufman - Assistant Principal/Athletic Director
Mr. Gary Brockman - Athletic Facility Manager
Mr. Jeff Wadl - Student Affairs Coordinator
Mr. Jeff Newman - School Resource Officer
Introductions
COUNSELORS
Ms. Effie Jansing-Jata - (A-C)
Mr. Dave Klaserner - (D-HI)
Mr. Bobby Emig - (Hj-Mc)
Mr. Michael Anderson - (Md-Sc)
Mrs. Andrea Bryant - (Sd-Z)
Inform you about West High School
Share Tips on How to be Successful at West
Get your School Picture Taken
Pick up your Schedule
Tour the BuildingFind your Classroom
Find your Locker
Ask Questions
Goals forSophomore Orientation
Building of Excellence
Lakota West Ranked Excellent
Our Focus for 2016-2017
Increase Academic Performance
Increase Student Engagement
High Expectations for Everyone
What Are We About?
All students succeed!
All students achieve to their full potential
All students receive a diploma – ON TIME!
Create an Environment for Learning!
High Expectations with Support
Eliminate Distractions
Dress Code, Cell Phones, Nuisance Items, Food/Drink, Cyber-Bullying, & Book Bags
West High School Expectations
Every day when you come to work…
BE HERE – On Time
BE RESPONSIBLE – Come prepared to work
BE PRODUCTIVE – Do your JOB! YOUR JOB IS TO
BE THE BEST STUDENT YOU CAN BE!
BE POLITE – Use your manners
GET INVOLVED – Be a part of something positive
GET TO KNOW YOUR TEACHERS
BE WILLING TO ASK FOR HELP
DON’T BE AFRAID TO FAIL-keep moving forward
The School Day
School Day: 8:05 – 2:40
Cafeteria/Gym - 7:15-7:50
After School - 3:15
Attendance: Please call the Attendance Line to report
all absences.
Excused
Unexcused
Attendance Line - 682-4115, Option 3
Email - [email protected]
Schedules
Changes are VERY Limited
Senior who needs class for graduation
Took class over summer
Obvious issues/mistakes
5 days to change classes
9 days to drop to a study hall
Level changes require conference between
AP/Counselor/Parent/Student
Communication at West
TXTWIRE- Text WEST to 91011
TWITTER-@ FirebirdTweets
Home Access Center (HAC)
Real Time Attendance Information
Interim and Report Card Grades
Day to Day grades posted (when they are graded)
Parents will have access to your student’s schedule via
your account on Aug 11th at 3:30 p.m.
Communication at West
Lakota West News - Weekly email update
Register at www.lakotaonline.com
EZ-Pay- for Fees and Lunch Money
Register at www.lakotaonline.com
Website: Lakotawesthigh.com
24/48 Hour Response Time - Email/Phone Calls
All-Call
West Athletics
Pay to Participate fees continue at $ 400.00
Getting Involved
Academic Scheduling for Athletes (5 solids,
Excluding PE)
Athletic Passes
Twitter: @LakotaWestAD
Athletic Website:www.westfirebirds.com
Help Your Student be Successful!
Make school a priority in your home
Make sure your student is here every day
Get involved
Communicate/Talk to your Teen
Encourage Your Student to Get Involved
Ask Questions
2015-2016Accomplishments
Band- Received Rating of 1 in all Competitions
Girls Basketball- GMC and District Champions
Three National Merit Finalists
Prom/Graduation Town Meeting
Girls Track and Softball- District Champions
Choir- Indianapolis Trip; Choral Clinics with local Universities
Theatre- Several Fantastic Productions
Relay for Life, Peer Counseling, SGA
We will work to give your student
the best
Know our teachers and staff are
stretched
We need your help, patience, and
cooperation
2016-2017
The First Day of School
Tuesday, August 16- 8:05-2:40
Homerooms posted on Main Street
Class Meetings
Educating our Students is a
Collective Responsibility
Let’s work together to benefit
all of our kids