Last blog of the 2022-2023 school year!
Memorial Day - Unofficially marks the end of school and the anticipation of the start of summer. I wish all West families a wonderful summer! Please remember this holiday is about remembering those throughout the almost 247-year history of our nation who made the ultimate sacrifice to give their lives in defense of it for the freedoms we enjoy every day!
Road Construction around West this summer... - Beginning after graduation, the intersection of West's main entrance and Saylesville Road will be under construction. This will push all the way down Saylesville Road to Lawrence Ln. The intersection will be getting updated traffic lights and an updated right turn lane when coming out of West High School. We will keep the main entrance open as much as possible, however, we have a second entrance off of River Rd./Cty H that may have to be utilized. Please be patient and be prepared for this construction!
Graduation 2023 - I cannot believe we are so close to graduation day!!! Waukesha West High Schools' graduation ceremony will be held on Saturday, June 10th, 2023. Will be holding graduation ceremonies in the West Fieldhouse beginning at 1:00 P.M. All of the information that is needed for graduation is linked here in this "Graduation Letter." This information has been sent to students and families and is available on the West website as well!
Senior iPad Important Information! - This information was also sent to all Senior families. Please access the Senior iPad Collection Information link here. It is also pictured below.
What are these awards:
Seal of Biliteracy: Awarded to seniors by school districts, as approved by the State of Wisconsin, in 49 States who are able to demonstrate achievement:
a Level 4 or above on the AP Spanish or French Assessment, or a Level IH on all indicators of the AAPPL Assessment (for languages other than these, contact D)
A score of 18 or higher on the ACT ELA or Reading Sections, or if an English Learner of Former English Learner, am Access Score of 4 or above.
An essay in English and an essay in the partner language following specific prompt guidelines.
The Distinguished Seal of Biliteracy, in addition:
Requires a Level 5 on the AP test or levels IH and Superior on the AAPPL test.
Global Scholars Award: Awarded to seniors by the State of Wisconsin who are able to demonstrate completion and participation:
Course Completion which includes:
4 years of the equivalent of one World Language
Meet graduation course requirements
Submits 8 independent reviews (4 media/community reviews, and 4 text reviews)
Completes 20 hrs of service learning in Waukesha dedicated to advancing issues impacting our global community (must be approved)
Waukesha West is a Heart Safe School!! - What this means is that through the leadership of Athletic Director/Assistant Principal Mr. Kyle LeMieux along with the support of Project ADAM through Children's Hospital of Wisconsin, we have met criteria as a team that allows us to respond more quickly and proficiently to medical emergencies and utilize CPR as well as our AED's. Pic is below...