FREDDY’S FOOTNOTES · 2015-10-13 · FREDDY’S FOOTNOTES 5 The Basics So All Children Can Be...

A Newsletter from Onalaska High School October 2015 ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

Important Dates Freshman ASPIRE tests ........... Oct. 15-16 Band Chili Revue ......................... Oct. 18 Choir Marathon ............................ Oct. 23 Show Choir Craft Show ................ Oct. 31 NHS Induction ............................... Nov. 2 Academic Awards.......................... Nov. 2 Winter Sports Meeting ................... Nov. 3 Fall Festival ............................. Nov. 5 – 6 Fall Sports Awards ...................... Nov. 12

In This Issue Wall of Excellence Inductees.................. 1 Important Dates ...................................... 2 Math Help Hours .................................... 2 Meet our New Staff ............................... 3 Homecoming Court ................................ 4 Attendance 101 ....................................... 5 Need Homework? ................................... 6 Changes in Student Information? ............ 6 Whom Shall I Contact? ........................... 7 Annual Notices ....................................... 8 Military Access ....................................... 9 Yearbook Seeking Photos ....................... 9 NHS Selection ...................................... 10 Food Pantry .......................................... 10 Fall Craft Show..................................... 11 Chili Review ......................................... 11 Health Science Academy ...................... 11 Dancing with the O’Club Stars ............. 12 Fall Festival .......................................... 12 Students of the Month ........................... 13 Freddy Extra Effort Award ................... 14 World Language News ................. 15 – 16 Student Services Update ............... 17 – 25 ACT Dates ............................................ 17 Student Service Important Dates........... 18 Senior Information ........................ 18 – 19 Financial Aid Information Night........... 18 Senior Parent Night Webcast ................ 19 College Application Help ..................... 19 UW System Placement Tests ................ 19 Apply Early .......................................... 20 Wisconsin Apprenticeship Program ...... 20 ACT Prep Course Options .................... 21 Opportunities ........................................ 22 WTC Partnering for Success ................. 23 COMPASS test at OHS ........................ 23 Miss RemarkAble Pageant.................... 23 Future Educators ................................... 24 2015-16 Assessments at OHS ............... 24 Scholarships.......................................... 24 Badger Girls/Badger Boys State ........... 25 Activities ...................................... 25 – 26 Winter Sports Meeting .......................... 25 Fall Athletic Awards ............................. 25 Athletic Admission Prices .................... 25 Athletic Booster Club ........................... 26 October Menu ....................................... 27

FREDDY’S FOOTNOTES

Class of 1987 Class of 1988

Arkansas Supreme Court Justice Rhonda (Sissel) Wood graduated from Onalaska High School in 1988. She participated in Tennis, Cheerleading, Concert Choir, Debate Club, National Honor Society and was a class officer. She graduated magna cum laude from Hendrix College. Then graduated from the Bowen School of Law with highest honors and received the top score

on the Arkansas Bar Exam.

Caroline Worra has been hailed by Opera News at “one of the finest singing actresses around.” She graduated from Onalaska High School in 1987 after performing in the concert choir, show choir, band, jazz band, lettering in 4 sports and becoming Miss Onalaska. The next year, she became the first runner-up to Miss Wisconsin where she won the Talent Award for her piano solo.

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Important Dates Junior Career Expo ................................................................................... Tuesday, October 6 --- LaCrosse Center Sophomore Ring Meeting ...............................................................................Thursday, October 8 during resource No School – Professional Development Day ................................................................................ Friday, October 9 Parent Teacher Conferences .......................... Monday, October 12 and Tuesday, October 13 --- 12:00 – 8:00 PM PSAT for Interested Juniors ................................................................................................ Wednesday, October 14 Sophomore Class Ring Orders Taken ............................................................ Thursday, October 15 during lunches Freshman ASPIRE tests (Pre ACT) ................................................................................................. October 15 – 16 Western Technical College – Career coach visit .............................Friday, October 16 all day in Student Services Band Fall Chili Revue ..................................... Sunday, October 18 --- Chili Supper 5:30 PM --- 7:00 PM Concert UW System practice placement test ...................................................................... October 21 – 22 during resource Choir Marathon ................................................Friday, October 23 – 8:00 PM to Saturday, October 24 – 8:00 AM Choir Concert with Logan ........................................................................................................ Sunday, October 25 Senior application completion help ....................................................................... October 28 – 29 during resource Show Choir Craft Show ..................................... Saturday, October 31 --- 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM in the Field House NHS Induction ................................................................................................... Monday, November 2 --- 6:15 PM Academic Awards Ceremony ............................................................................ Monday, November 2 --- 7:00 PM Winter Sports Meeting .................................................................... Tuesday, November 3 --- 6:30 PM in the PAC Chris Herren Assembly ..................................................................................................... Wednesday, November 4 Fall Festival ............................................. Thursday, November 5 and Friday November 6 --- 7:00 PM in the PAC Western Technical College COMPASS test offered at OHS ...........Tuesday, November 10 during the school day Senior Cap and Gown Meeting/Measurements .................................... Wednesday, November 11 during resource Fall Sports Awards ....................................................................... Thursday, November 12 --- 6:30 PM in the PAC Dancing with the O’Club Stars .........................................................Friday, November 13 --- 7:00 PM in the PAC Senior Cap and Gown orders due .............................................................. Thursday, November 19 during lunches Student & Parent Financial Aid Night ........................................... Monday, November 23 --- 6:30 PM in the PAC

Math Department Help Hours Teacher Prep Period Room Ms. Anderson 2nd, 5th 110 Mr. Arneson 5th, 8th 107 Ms. Burns 2nd, 7th 101 Mr. Fredrick 2nd, 7th 102 Mr. Hoehn 2nd, 5th 104 Mrs. Stetter 2nd, 7th 108 Mr. Wojta 1st, 4th 105

Please contact any of the math teachers if you need help. Bring your textbook, notes and homework with you.

Ideas: Attend Test Morning Review Request Permission to attend a second class Attend Resource Complete insurance for test-retake option Online resources

Common Core State Standards Engaging in a mathematics curriculum that supports the development of “Persevering Problem Solvers” requires a balance between exploring current topics that create intrigue and developing accurate and efficient skills. We invite you to view the video at http://www.ted.com/talks/dan_meyer_math_curriculum_makeover.html This will provide insight to some of the changes happening in the transition to the Common Core State Standards. Additional information about CCSS can also be reviewed at http://www.corestandards.org/the-standards/mathematics. As always you are welcome to contact your child’s teacher for more detail about a successful year in math.


Erin Needham Physical Education

Christa Weber Resource

Bryan Morris Resource

Tony Ferries Science

Nikki Ruediger Family and Consumer

Education

Celine Wienkes English

We would like to welcome all of

our new staff to OHS.

We are sure they will be bringing

lots of fresh ideas and some good changes to our

school.

Melissa Anderson Math

Rikki Kazda School Psychologist

Mark Dale Paraprofessional

Melanie Roesler Paraprofessional

J Dobbins Paraprofessional

Kelsey Brahmstadt Special Needs Nurse

Anne Thao-Gordon Paraprofessional

Sue Mathison Student Services

Counselor


Back: Peyton Kepler, Mitchell Schaller, Konrad Ernst, Michael Vandervennet, Tanner Mathy and

Sam Dabrowski

Front: Kelsey Linzmeyer, Madison Peyer, Lindsey Fischer, Kenzie McKee, Danielle Earp and

Hannah Johnson

Congratulations to

Tanner Mathy and

Kelsey Linzmeyer,

Homecoming King and Queen.


The Basics So All Children Can Be Successful

Wisconsin public schools abide by the same attendance laws (118.15). We know that attending school regularly

is directly linked to academic and job success. In the event of an absence, the following is a breakdown of the

three major categories and the codes we use in PowerSchool to distinguish them:

PARENT EXCUSED—this is when a parent/guardian calls or writes a note to excuse a student from school.

Parents are permitted 10 parent choice days per school year. We determine the 10 days by counting the hours

missed (i.e. Missing periods 1 and 2 does not count as an entire day). If a parent is getting close to using all 10

parent-excuse days, we will send a warning letter. Once all 10 parent days are exhausted, absences will be

unexcused. Below is a list of the most common attendance codes when a parent excuses his/her child from

class:

ILL=a parent feels his/her child is too ill to attend or stay in school

PER=for personal reasons a student is not in attendance (e.g. running late, out of town, visiting

someone in the hospital)

VAC=vacation

FNL=a parent excuses his/her child for a funeral

COL=college visit (juniors and seniors are granted one college visit per year that the schools

excuses and does not count toward parent-excuse time)

MEDICAL—this is when a student has visited a medical provider. Once written documentation of the visit is

provided, the PER code is changed to one of the following and does not apply toward the 10 parent-choice days:

MED=student is ill and a physician indicates the day or range of days that he/she should stay home

APT=student went to dentist, orthodontist or chiropractor. Please bring an appointment slip to the

main office with the day and time of the appointment

HOF=student went to our school health office and the nurse/health aide has determined that the

student needs to lie down in the health office or go home (you will receive a call from the

health office if your child is too ill to stay at school)

UNEXCUSED—this is when a student has been absent and the period(s)/day(s) have not been excused in any

way. If this occurs, you will receive an automated call the day of the unverified absence.

UNV=unverified (unverified absences will change to either a parent or medical excused code or

TRU if the absence cannot be cleared)

TRU=truant; absences that cannot be excused in any way because of skipping or no parent-excused

days remain

“A student is considered truant if he/she is absent without an acceptable excuse for all or part of one or more

days during which school is held. A student qualifies to be habitually truant when he/she is absent without an

acceptable excuse for all or part of five or more days in a school semester” (Wisconsin State Statute 118.16). If

students exceed the number of truant absences allowed by the state, truancy tickets will be referred to Officer

Jahr, school resource officer.

We want to work together to ensure accurate and consistent school attendance, and we will communicate with

you and your child when attendance—excused or unexcused—is concerning. You also have daily access to

attendance through PowerSchool. If you have any questions, feel free to contact Anna Curtis, OHS Associate

Principal, at 608.783.4561 x5003.


Changes in Student Information

If you have any changes throughout the year in your child’s information, please contact our Pupil Services office at 783-4610. This information would include:

• address/phone number

• parent/guardian information

• emergency contacts

• health issues

• email address

Parent Peer Liaison Information The role of Parent Liaison was created through the Wisconsin Statewide Parent-Educator Initiative (WSPEI) to aid in the support of families with children or adolescents who have special needs. The Parent Liaison for the Onalaska School District is:

Vicky Shanley 214 15th Ave N, Onalaska

608-317-0275 [email protected]

If you are the parent of a child with special needs, please contact Vicky if you have any questions about the special education process.

If you are interested in following what is happening in the School District of Onalaska, check out these two blog links. One is a link to the good news as communicated through the district's blog and the other is Superintendent Fran Finco's blog. Both will keep you up to date on district happenings. School District of Onalaska Blog:

http://onalaskaschooldistrict.wordpress.com/

Superintendent Fran Finco's Blog:http://franfinco.wordpress.com/

Need Homework? - Simply email Teachers from Power School

When you are going on vacation, it is the students’ responsibility to get homework in advance by using a Pre-Arranged Absence Sheet found online or in the main office.

If your child is ill and unable to make it to school, you may go into your Power School account (student or parent) and click on any teacher to email them if you are concerned about what the student is missing. Students can also very easily email them from their high school google email account. If necessary you can ask the teachers to bring homework to the office for pick up.

If you do not have access to a computer you can call the main office at 783-4561 before 9:00 AM to see if we

would be able to email the teachers for you on the 3rd day of the absence. Homework would need to be picked

up in the main office prior to 3:15 PM.


Whom Shall I Contact?

Often time’s parents have questions or concerns and are unsure whom they should contact at Onalaska High School. While everyone at Onalaska High School is willing to be of service to you, the following chart may be of help. We encourage you to contact us whenever you have a concern. If, after making the initial contact, you feel you need more clarification, contact the next person listed. If you care to pursue your questions/concerns further, make the third, and if necessary, the fourth contact. All contacts can be made by calling 783-4561 and ask to be connected to the first contact person for your concern. Question/Concern 1st Contact 2nd Contact 3rd Contact 4th Contact

Concern with a student’s academic progress in a particular class?

Teacher of the class

Student’s Counselor

Associate Principal

Principal

Questions with regard to a student’s class schedule?


Principal

Concerns in planning the best course of study during high school?


Associate Principal

Principal

Concerns with a grade a student received in a course?



Associate Principal

Principal

Questions with regard to standardized test results?


Principal

Questions with regard to selection of colleges, college scholarships, or post-secondary plans?


Bridgett Hubbard, Director of Scholarships

Associate Principal

Principal

Directions to various athletic events? Website Directories

Activities Secretary

Activities Director

Concern over personality changes, perceived problems?


Associate Principal

Principal

Questions with matters related to student’s extra-curricular activities?

Advisor of Activity

Activities Secretary

Activities Director

Concerns with a sanction placed on a student because of discipline in a particular class?


Associate Principal

Principal

Concern with a discipline situation not related to a particular class?

Associate Principal

Principal

Question with regard to bussing? Transportation Secretary

Transportation Director

Questions concerning scholarships? Bridgett Hubbard, Director of Scholarships

Principal

Concern with the Athletic Program or a particular sport?

Coach of the sport Activities Director

Concerns with alcohol/drug use or abuse?


Associate Principal

Principal


School District of Onalaska Annual Notices 2015-16

The School District of Onalaska wants you to be informed of important policies and procedures impacting

student and employee safety, responsibilities, and rights. Please take time to review this information on the

School District of Onalaska website at http://www.onalaska.k12.wi.us/district/ and contact your school

principal, the Director of Instructional Services or Director of Pupil Services if you have questions. This will

serve as your official notice of the following policies/notifications.

If you do not have access to the School District of Onalaska website, please request a written copy of any of the

policies below by contacting the Superintendent of the School District of Onalaska in writing at 1821 East

Main Street, Onalaska, WI 54650.

Acceptable Use Policy

Accommodating Students Sincerely Held Religious Beliefs - Parent Rights and District

Programs/Activities (Board Policy - Appendix AE)

Annual Asbestos Notification

Attendance - Board Policies 3330 and 3340 - Student Handbooks

Bullying, Harassment and Hazing (Board Policy - Appendix Y)

Child Find - Model Local Educational Agency Special Education Policies and Procedures (Board

Policy - Appendix D)

COPPA - Children's Online Privacy Protection Act

Directory Information - (Board Policy 3523)

Education of Homeless Children and Youths

Educational Options

Excusal from Wisconsin Pupil WSAS (Wisconsin State Assessment System) Testing

Human Growth and Development Instruction

Lockers and Locker Searches

Meningococcal Disease Information

Notice of Suicide Prevention Resources

Programs for English Language Learners

Pupil Nondiscrimination, Harassment and Child Abuse - (Board Policy - 2160 Appendix S)

Recruiter Access to Student/Records

School Accountability Report

School Nutrition Information (Free and Reduced Price School Meal Application)

School Performance Report

Student Academic Standards

Student Records (Rights under FERPA)

Title I Requirements

Highly Qualified Teachers

School Performance Report

Title I Handbook

Use of Electronic Surveillance (Board Policies 4165 and 4327)

Use or Possession of Electronic Communication Devices

Youth Options Program (Board Policy 5622)

We encourage you to consult the entire Board of Education policy manual to view other important policies

that impact you or your student and the operation of the schools. It is available on the web site at:

http://www.onalaska.k12.wi.us/district/boepolicybook.cfm .


The 2015/16 Onalaska HS Marching Hilltoppers & Burrachos Fresh Mexican Grill

Proudly Present A “BURRACHO Topper BAND NIGHT”

On Thursday, October 15, 2015 From 4pm-9pm

20% of all sales from this event will be given directly back to the Onalaska HS Band!

Just PRINT, and then PRESENT this flyer when you place your meal order,

OR simply wear ONALASKA HS PURPLE and let the staff know you are ‘with the band’!

Enjoy a night out AND help the OHS Band at the same time!!

See you at BURRACHOS of Onalaska on Thursday (10/15/15)!

OR Call for carryout: 608-781-5900 Muchas Gracias!

9432 State Road 16 - Onalaska, WI

Districts receiving federal education funds are required to notify parents of secondary school students:

1. that a secondary school student or the parent of the student may request that the student’s name, address and telephone listing not be released to military recruiters or institutions of higher education without prior written parental consent; and

2. that the district must comply with such request.

School districts receiving federal education funds are required to provide, on request made by military recruiters or an institution of higher education, access to secondary school students’ names, addresses and telephone listings unless access to such information has been restricted by the secondary school student or the student’s parents as outlined above. Federal guidelines issued to implement this requirement state that if a school district does not designate student names, addresses and/or telephone listings as directory data it must still provide all three items to military recruiters and institutions of higher education upon request.

Yearbook Staff Seeking Photos

If you have quality photos of students participating in Onalaska High School activities, please consider sharing them with the yearbook staff. Photos must be a minimum size of 3” by 5” at 300 dpi. Photos should be sent to Therese Frana at [email protected]. Please include the name of the photographer and a brief explanation of the photo(s). We are currently accepting photos of:

• Summer Activities (vacations, volunteer experiences, jobs, camps, etc)

• Fall Sports

• Current senior class members during their elementary or middle school years


Onalaska High School’s National Honor Society will hold its annual Induction Ceremony on Monday, November 2, 2015 at 6:15 pm.

To be eligible for membership consideration, students must be entering their junior or senior year of high school, and have a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or above. Additionally, potential members must meet high standards of leadership, service, and character. National NHS policy states that students must show “outstanding performance” in ALL FOUR areas of scholarship, leadership, service, and character.

• Scholarship is based on a 3.5 cumulative GPA. Grades/courses are not weighted

• Leadership is based on the student’s initiative in promoting school activities/academics, having a positive influence on peers, a leader in the classroom, at work, and in school/community activities, number of offices held, and/or effective participation in other co-/extra-curricular activities

• Service includes activities done with or on behalf of others without direct compensation, including activities in school and community. This also includes the student’s attitude toward service

• Character includes the following qualities: respect, responsibility, trustworthiness, fairness, caring, and citizenship

Students that qualify based on the academic criteria will receive written notice in the fall. Informational meetings will be held in September, during which applications will be made available. (Please note that leadership and service activities require an adult supervisor signature verifying the event. A separate signature sheet or email is acceptable.) Students are then screened by a Faculty Council consisting of members of the faculty chosen by Mr. Schaffner. Students will be notified of their acceptance in a timely manner to plan for the Induction Ceremony in November.

**Candidacy letters to students that qualify based on the academic criteria will be mailed the second week of September **Informational meetings regarding the application process will be held: -Thursday, Sept. 17 at 7:00am or 3:00pm in the OHS PAC -Students are encouraged to attend to learn about NHS and the application process -If students are unable to attend, they can pick up an application from Mrs. Gamoke beginning Sept. 18

Please contact Beth Gamoke, NHS Advisor, with any questions. 783-4571 [email protected]

The Onalaska Schools' Food Pantry is open to families whose children attend any of the Onalaska schools (public, private, and home-schooled) and are in need of additional dietary staples. The Food Pantry has its food distribution on the first full school day Friday of the month. Simply come to Irving Pertzsch Door B (5th Ave and Main St) between the hours of 2:15-3:15 p.m. The next Food Pantry distribution will take place on FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 6. If you have any questions about the Onalaska Schools' Food Pantry or would like to know more about volunteer opportunities, please contact Jo Ann Wickizer at 608-797-7072.


This year, three Onalaska students, Jackson Clements, Perry Wied and Christian Platt, join other juniors from the Coulee Region at the Health Science Academy held in the LaCrosse School District.

Students interested in the medical field benefit from the rigorous classes and get the opportunity to be more college ready for their field of study. Instruction in health care, science, medical terminology and psychology, along with hands-on opportunities to learn, give them the opportunity to see what is expected in college and explore job opportunities that they may have never thought of.


Dancing with the O’Club Stars will be Friday, November 13 in the Performing Arts Center from 7 – 9 PM. Cost $10.

Members of the O’Club, TAPP and SADD groups are teaming up to sponsor this competition and variety show with a “Dancing with the Stars” type format.

The OHS Dance team will be matched up with O’Club athletes.

Fall Festival Thursday, November 5 and Friday, November 6, 2015

7:00 PM OHS Claude C. Deck Performing Arts Center

(Doors open at 6:15 PM)

Performing ensembles include: OMS 7th and 8th Grade Show Choirs, and all vocal ensembles from OHS: Men’s Chorus, Women’s Chorus, Women’s Select Chorus, Concert Choir, OHS Express Show Choir and Show Band, Hilltopper Show Choir and Show Band

General Admission $8.00 Senior and Student (K- 12) $5.00

Tickets available at the door - Handicapped seating available.

* Onalaska and Logan High Schools’ Concert Choirs will be performing together at 3:00 pm, Sunday, October 25th at Logan Middle School Auditorium, LaCrosse Friday Evening of Fall Fest: $8 for Fazoli’s dinner including pasta, breadsticks, salad and bottled water From 5:00-6:45 in the Commons Tickets purchased at the door Also a bake sale Funds raised will benefit the middle school show choir program


Junior Class Student of the Month: Isaac DeFatte

Nominees: Matt Dutton Gillian Kuecker Christine Luce Raymon Parker Laik Ruetten Tou Vue Ashley Zeitler

Senior Class Student of the Month: Sierra Mastin

Nominees: Josh Achenreiner Shaylyn Franke Tasha Hanson Janelle Liebig Kelsie Onsrud Blake Rhude Spencer Runde Rkia Talbi Katie Tobert

Freshmen Class Student of the Month: Julia Hess

Nominees: Lauren Carlisle Sascha Cromheecke Olivia Foehner Sarah Villare Harrison White Mariah Wick

Sophomore Class Student of the Month: Jayln Dobbins

Nominees: Dane Carl Katie Chafoulias Katherine Gotter Sawyer Hanson Zachary Honadel Abby Miller Skylar Rieck

Julia Hess Freshman

Jayln Dobbins Sophomore

Isaac DeFatte Junior

Sierra Mastin Senior

Every month students who meet specific criteria are nominated by departments and voted on by the entire staff. The STUDENT OF THE MONTH honor goes to the student in each grade level who receives the most votes. The STUDENT OF THE MONTH receives a plaque, certificate, and publicity in the local newspaper. Criteria for nomination includes: long term academic effort and achievement: a high degree of life skills – respect, responsibility, teamwork, integrity, and initiative – demonstrated on a regular basis; and involvement in co-curricular activities.


Sophie Tobert

This award is given to a student who works above and beyond what is expected while displaying positive leadership and school spirit.

Three winners per month from any grade are chosen by the academic departments. The award is sponsored by the staff and is dedicated to promoting student success and school pride.

The FREDDY EXTRA EFFORT AWARD winners will receive a certificate, a gift from the staff and recognition in the Community Life.

Elliot Rickert

Isaac Lock


Onalaska High School World Language Department

LE DÉPARTEMENT DES LANGUES ÉTRANGÈRES • DEPARTAMENTO DE IDIOMAS DEL MUNDO OCTOBER 2015 • OCTOBRE 2015 • OCTUBRE 2015

Mrs. Amy Ticknor [email protected]

Mr. Brian Wopat [email protected]

Mrs. Christy DeRuyter [email protected]

Mrs. Victoria Carter [email protected]

Mr. Andy Beckstrom [email protected]

WORLD LANGUAGE STAFF

New to Onalaska High School for the 2015-2016 school year is the Global

Education Achievement Certificate. Created by the Wisconsin

Department of Public Instruction and adopted by the School District of

Onalaska, the program encourages students to become “Global Scholars”

by completing five separate components with a global emphasis. The five

components are:

1. Complete four (4) years of the same World Language.

2. Earn a B+ or better in four (4) pre-approved courses with a

global focus.

3. Complete independent reflections on eight (8) works of

international or cultural media, of which four (4) must be books.

4. Participate in at least four (4) school-sponsored activities.

5. Complete twenty (20) hours of a global/cross-cultural public

service project connected to a community different from his/her

own or to a global issue.

All 9-12 students are eligible to apply for the Global Education

Achievement Certificate at any time during the 2015-2016 school year. A

list of pre-approved globally focused courses is available to student to

plan and reference. Forms are available for students to get pre-approval

for the independent reflections and global/cross-cultural service project.

Finally, a list of globally focused school-sponsored activities is also

available. All forms can be found on the World Language website.

Students fulfilling the five components will have their transcript

endorsed as a Global Scholar and provided a Global Scholar diploma.

For more information or questions, please contact Monsieur Wopat,

Global Certificate Coordinator, at [email protected]

FACT CHECK

MYTH: Students only need two years of a language to be fluent. REALITY: According to the Foreign Institute of the Department of State, it takes 575 to 600 hours of class to be proficient in French or Spanish. If a student takes 47 minute classes every day during an academic year, that is a total of 141 hours of instruction. Two years of language study would only be 282 hours of instruction. Account for half days and special schedules, a student will have much less than half the necessary instruction.


Onalaska High School World Language Department

LE DÉPARTEMENT DES LANGUES ÉTRANGÈRES • DEPARTAMENTO DE IDIOMAS DEL MUNDO OCTOBER 2015 • OCTOBRE 2015 • OCTUBRE 2015

Mrs. Amy Ticknor [email protected]

Mr. Brian Wopat [email protected]

Mrs. Christy DeRuyter [email protected]

Mrs. Victoria Carter [email protected]

Mr. Andy Beckstrom [email protected]

WORLD LANGUAGE STAFF

French & Spanish National Honor Societies

New to the Onalaska High School World Language Program last year is

“La Société Honoraire de Français” (French National Honor Society) and

“La Sociedad Honoraria Hispánica-Capítulo Alhambra” (Spanish National

Honor Society). Both are nationally recognized honor societies that

promote the advancement of the each society’s language. The aim of

these organizations is to promote high standards in scholarship, create

enthusiasm for an understanding of French and Spanish civilization, and

promote international friendship.

For students in level 3 Pre-AP, Level 4, or AP Language and Culture, they

have an opportunity to join the World Language National Honor

Societies. The honor societies recognize students who have maintained

an overall 3.0 or higher GPA and language specific GPA. Once joined,

students are to fulfill two requirements; participate in seven French or

Spanish Club meetings, participate in eight French or Spanish Club

activities, and maintain a B+ average in the language of study. Each

honor society is a partnership with that language’s club. The goal is for

students to be able to fulfill the requirements by participation within the

French and Spanish Clubs.

Students who complete the requirements their senior year will be

recognized with a certificate and honorary pin during the senior

assembly in May.

FACT CHECK

MYTH: Language learning is unnecessary with modern translation technologies.

REALITY: According to Erin Meyer, the English spoken in the US is the lowest context language in the world, meaning it requires minimal cultural context in order to understand. In other parts of the world, communication is not as simple. Language instruction introduces us to the nuances of cultures, allowing us to build productive personal and professional relationships with people

from unfamiliar cultures.


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Onalaska High School Student Services

700 Hilltopper Place Onalaska WI 54650

Phone: 608-783-4571 Fax: 608-783-2604

Office Hours:

Weekdays: 7:00am - 3:30pm

Your High School Student Services Staff

Beth Gamoke - Ext. 5030 Serves students with last names beginning with A – Hd

Sue Mathison - Ext. 5032 Serves students with last names beginning with He – P

John Horman - Ext. 5031 Serves students with last names beginning with Q– Z

Administrative Assistants Barb Nelson – Ext. 5029

Lisa Kutil – Ext. 5034

2015-2016 ACT Dates & Deadlines

Test Date Register By Late Registration

(Additional Fee) October 24, 2015 September 18 October 2

December 12, 2015 November 6 November 20

February 6, 2016 January 8 January 15

March 1, 2016

All juniors required to take this ACT for FREE.

No registration required! This ACT score can count for

college admission! April 9, 2016 Offered at OHS

March 4 March 18

June 11, 2016 Offered at OHS

May 6 May 20

Need to see your counselor? OHS Student Services are available for appointments with students for a variety of reasons ranging from course advising, academic concerns, career exploration, post-secondary planning and personal/social issues. To encourage

personal development and responsibility

in our young people, we encourage students to initiate these contacts, however parents are welcome to call or make appointments if they have concerns. Speak with our Student Services secretaries to schedule an appointment.

OHS JOBS BOARD Students: Check out the Job Opportunities Board on the wall outside of the Student Services office. You never know when the right opportunity for you will be posted, so check it often! Parents and Employers: Please feel free to submit childcare or employment opportunities you may have to the Student Services office for posting. You can reach us by calling 783-4571.


Important Dates October 6 Junior Career Expo PM October 14 PSAT for juniors -Wednesday morning (during school) October 16 Western Technical College – Career coach visit (all day) October 21-22 UW System practice placement test (during Resource) October 28-29 Senior application completion help (during Resource) November 2 Academic Awards Night 7:00PM November 10 Western Technical College COMPASS test offered at OHS (during school) November 23 Student & Parent Financial Aid Night 6:30PM

Class of 2016 - SENIORS: Apply to College Soon! Seniors are encouraged to apply to colleges and universities soon, as they have opened their admissions process. Students should begin to gather materials such as lists of activities, involvements, community service and recognitions, and letters of recommendation (if necessary) to make completing applications easier. It is also advisable to plan to apply ONLINE. Regardless of the kind of school students plan on attending, it is very important to apply early. Technical college programs, especially, fill quickly on a first come first serve basis. Our goal is for ALL seniors going on to post-secondary education to have applications turned in and processed by Thanksgiving! Application Process: Once a student has completed their application, he or she should: 1. Bring completed application or “counselor sheet” from online application to Student Services if required. 2. Include letters of recommendation, if necessary. (Most schools do NOT require letters of recommendation.) 3. Include check for application fee unless paid online (no cash please). 4. Request a transcript in person in OHS Student Services. Transcript fee is $1.00. 5. Give all materials directly to Ms. Kutil in Student Services to ensure that your application is complete. Student Services will complete any information requested of them, and all application materials will be mailed out in a timely manner.

Financial Aid Information Night Senior Students and Parents

Monday, November 23, 2015 6:30 pm – OHS PAC

As the cost of post-secondary education grows, the need for students and parents to find funding sources for college becomes more necessary. To make the financial aid process less complicated and confusing, a representative from Great Lakes Higher Education Guarantee Corporation will present to students and parents on the financial aid process and the FAFSA form on November 23 at 6:30pm in the OHS PAC. This 1 hour presentation will walk families through the step-by-step process of applying for financial assistance, and answer questions.


Upward Bound Program Available to OHS Students UW LaCrosse provides a unique and FREE opportunity for our students to prepare for higher education. Upward Bound provides tutoring, college visits, advising and a summer program to assist students in college preparation. Students participating in the summer program can earn one high school credit from the experience. Upward Bound works with students for whom neither parent has graduated from a 4-year college or are income eligible. Details are available at the UB office at 785-8539, visit their website at www.uwlax.edu/upbound or find them on Facebook (Upward Bound @ UW-La Crosse). Start your application online at www.uwlax.edu/upbound/applynow.htm. Information is also available in the high school Student Services office.

Miss the Senior Student & Parent Night in September? Webcast - Available NOW at: http://www.onalaska.k12.wi.us/schools/high/students/Seniors.cfm Senior students and their parents are reminded to view all or parts of our Senior Year Planning online presentation if you missed the live presentation on September 14, or want to go back and review information on events and activities during the senior year. Topics include graduation, national & local scholarships, options for after high school, how to get started (work, military, technical and 4 year college), preparing for independence, and financial aid. High school staff, counselors, and local experts provide helpful insight and resources in the transition to post-secondary life. In September and October counselors met with all seniors in social studies classes to discuss some of this

content as well.

Senior College Application Help October 28 – 29 Resource & After School Seniors needing help completing their college applications, or trying to figure out their next step, are encouraged to come to our Wisconsin Go to College event this month. Counselors will be on hand in the English computer lab to help students start and complete the application process! Seniors are encouraged to complete their college applications by Thanksgiving to be sure to meet deadlines.

Senior Practice UW System Placement Tests October 21 & 22 – during Resource

Many seniors planning to attend 4 year universities will be required to take a placement test this coming spring. These tests will be used to determine which level of coursework they can take during their first year of college. Depending on their scores, some students may pass into advanced courses while others may be required to take remedial coursework to build their skills. To give seniors an opportunity to see how they may score on this test, we are offering the University of Wisconsin system Early Math and English Placement Tools. This test is free, taken on line, and provides immediate results.

Interested seniors should sign up in Student Services as soon as possible.


Is It Easier to Get In if I Apply Earlier? Adapted from the UW Help website

The UW System campuses have been accepting applications for the fall 2016 term since September 1. Many campuses have application deadlines or priority dates for new freshmen, and you can find those dates here: http://uwhelp.wisconsin.edu/admissions/freshman/guidelines.aspx.

Knowing those deadlines and priority dates, many students ask whether it is easier to get in if they apply early.

That answer is no. Our campuses have been doing admissions for a long time and they know which types of students will be successful at their campus. Admission offices do not reduce their admission criteria for early applicants. They want to admit students who are well-prepared, who have the greatest chance to graduate. They will continue to admit those students until their stated deadline or priority date, or until they reach enrollment capacity.

However, there are some important advantages to applying early. Maybe it goes without saying, but UW System students who apply earlier will receive their admission decision earlier. Many of our campuses use rolling admission, which means they process applications in the order they are received. Getting that admission decision earlier eases the pressure during that senior year.

Being admitted early has several perks.

• You are more likely to be offered a space in on-campus housing. Campus residence halls are very popular, and the earlier the student is admitted, the more likely he or she can live on-campus.

• You can receive scholarship application materials once you’re admitted. Some campuses begin to look at scholarship materials in the late fall, so it is best to get an early start.

• Opportunities! You may receive an invitation for your college’s summer orientation and registration programs once you’re admitted! To have the largest selection of those dates, students want to be admitted early.

Students don’t need to apply today to be on the list to receive these wonderful perks. Should they apply before Thanksgiving? You’ve heard that saying about the early bird and the worm….

Wisconsin Apprenticeship Programs Building Careers in Carpentry - Floorcovering - Millwrighting

Start your career now with an apprenticeship!

Attend one of the following “Discover Apprenticeship Sessions”

Find out how you can -- Earn While You Learn!

Students and parents can attend an informational session at 6:00 PM every first Wednesday of every month at the Madison Training Center at 5202 Monument Lane in Madison, WI. Free pizza will be served at each meeting!

Contact [email protected] or call 608-241-0960 to register and visit www.wedotraining.org for more information.


Free or Reduced Lunch Program

Any student who has participated in, or has younger siblings participating in the free or reduced lunch program should reapply each year, even if they do not eat in the school cafeteria. Many opportunities are available to students participating in this program such as fee waivers for tests, like the ACT, and scholarship/grant programs. OHS Counselors often inform students of these opportunities, but only know who is eligible based on this program. Applications for the School District of Onalaska’s Free and Reduced Lunch Program are available in the main office. Names of students participating in this program are kept confidential.

ACT Prep Course Options

Preparing for the ACT can increase test scores to gain entry into the college of your choice and receive scholarships. There are several options that are available each year which can help students prepare for this test.

1. All juniors took a FREE practice ACT test this September. ACT will score this test, and provide students with sub scores, a composite score and most importantly an itemized list of correct answers compared to student answers. Students should use the test book they receive back with their results, received later in October, to see the questions they answered correctly and identify content they need more review for.

2 There are FREE resources located in the Student Services office, such as practice tests, which can be

scored and timed by the student. Several FREE resources are also available online at sites such as Wiscareers.wisc.edu (FREE access through student account to Petersons online) , ACT.org and march2success.com . 3 On January 25 Onalaska High School will offer a 6 hour ACT Workshop with Schoolhouse

Educational Services. This program will emphasize specific test-taking strategies for each of the five ACT subjects, and costs approximately $45 per student plus an optional $20 workbook. Registration forms are available in Student Services.

4. UW-L’s Continuing Education office offers a twice-annual ACT prep course. Students will learn test-taking strategies, receive instruction in each of the four testing areas, and take a retired pre- and post-ACT test. Writing strategies to assist you in the essay part of the ACT test will also be provided. This course runs for 7 Saturdays in February and March (register by Jan 23) and includes a pre-and post-test. The cost of the ACT prep course is $175. UW-L will also offer an online version of this ACT Prep class, also costing $175. For more information or to register, call 608-785-6504, visit http://www.uwlax.edu/conted/youth/actprep.html or stop by Student Services in September for a brochure.


Opportunities for Juniors:

Career Expo Tuesday, October 6 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM Cost = FREE On October 6 all juniors will participate in the Career Expo and Wisconsin Education Fair (WEF) at the LaCrosse Center. This is an opportunity for students to learn more about careers from professionals in those fields. Students also will have an opportunity to speak with Midwest college representatives. We are asking that all juniors DRESS in BUSINESS CASUAL attire for this afternoon program. Thank you in advance to all of our community members who volunteer their time to make this program a success!

PSAT Wednesday, October 14 – OHS Board Room 8:00– 11:30 AM (Hours 1, 3 & part of 5) Cost = $15.00 The PSAT (Pre-SAT) will be offered on October 14 at Onalaska High School. Juniors with very high PSAT scores may qualify for the National Achievement (for Black American students) & National Merit Scholarship (for all students) competitions. Students may also wish to take the PSAT as a way to assess their college readiness and practice for future college admissions tests. We encourage students with strong standardized test-taking skills, or those who are looking to prepare for future tests, to take advantage of this opportunity. Interested students should sign up with in Student Services by October 9. Students with conflicts with this date may speak with Mr. Horman to arrange to take the assessment at Luther High School on October 28.

Opportunities:

UW Platteville – Women in Engineering, Math & Science Program – Career Day Monday, October 26, 2015

8-12th grade young women and families are invited to come to a career day focusing on engineering profession. Participants can expect engaging presentations and activities from UW-Platteville students and faculty and answer questions about UW-Platteville, engineering, and the college experience.

The fee is $25 and includes continental breakfast, lunch, a gift, and program materials. Fees for the program are encouraged to be turned in by October 9, but late registrations will be accepted if space is available. Financial assistance is available by contacting [email protected] or call 608-342-7137. Visit http://www.uwplatt.edu/wep/ for more information and to register. This program is one of several events planned for this year. Please see the website for other opportunities for the Women in Engineering program.


Western Technical College Partnering for Success & Career Coaching

Each month, a Career Coach from Western TC visits the Student Services office for the entire day to meet with students regarding applying to technical college, programs offered, taking the COMPASS placement test and more! The fall dates for our Western Career Coach are: Friday, October 16 Tuesday, December 8 Tuesday, January 12

COMPASS Test at OHS Tuesday, November 10, 2015 & Friday, March 18, 2016 2nd & 3rd hours – OHS LMC Juniors or seniors planning to attend Western TC (or any Wisconsin Technical College) can take the COMPASS (required program placement test) at OHS on November 10. Students taking the COMPASS for the first time pay $20.00 while those who have already taken the COMPASS are charged $10.00. Checks should be made out to “OHS – COMPASS.” Students can sign up and pay in Student Services by November 4. Students who cannot make this test date can schedule a time to take the COMPASS at Western Technical College in La Crosse most weekdays.

The Miss RemarkAble Pageant is focused on celebrating the accomplishments and building confidence of women ages 13+ with a documented disability. The pageant is open to any women with disabilities in the community. All pageant contestants will attend educational workshops prior to the pageant. The workshops will focus on public speaking, self-esteem and confidence building to help prepare contestants for the onstage presentation. Hair and makeup assistance will be provided by the Salon Professional Academy in Onalaska. Riverfront is seeking a total of 10 contestants. Each contestant will receive a personalized title, a crown and sash, flowers and a scholarship for at least $100. One woman will be selected as Miss RemarkAble to represent the Miss RemarkAble Pageant and Riverfront in the community! This event, will take place at the Weber Center for Performing Arts in La Crosse on Saturday, November 7th at 2pm. For more information, contact 608-785-3559, email [email protected] or visit

https://www.riverfrontinc.org/events/missremarkable/


2015-2016 Assessments at OHS

The following is a tentative schedule of assessments will be given to each grade level at no

cost to the student and family. Freshmen * ASPIRE (9th grade pre ACT assessment) Oct 15 & 16 April 27 & 28 Sophomores * ASPIRE (10th grade pre ACT assessment) May 11 & 12 Juniors * Practice ACT Sept 18 * Required State-wide ACT March 1 * WorkKeys (ACT assessment) March 2 Junior/Seniors (optional) * UW System Early Math & English Placement Practice Tests Oct 21 & 22 * COMPASS ($20 fee - WTC program placement assessment) Nov 10 * ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery) April 12

Future Educators - Student Development Conference

March 11-12, 2016 - UW-Stout

Several University of Wisconsin institutions are hosting the fourth annual statewide conference at UW Stout. This conference aims to inspire and educate college students that are in a university educator preparation program, as well as high school students interested in becoming teachers.

Conference Goals · Increase understanding of different strategies to serve a diverse group of students in the classroom · Provided an opportunity to learn more about the teaching profession and the classroom as a

professional workplace · Increase understanding of current issues relevant to the teaching profession · Increase interest in continuing to pursue a teaching career

For more information, contact Tyler Koepke at UW-River Falls at 715-425-3708 or [email protected] or Sandy Moua at UW Eau Claire at 715-836-5832 [email protected].

Check out our new Scholarship Database ……….. http://www.onalaska.k12.wi.us/schools/high/students/scholarships.cfm This is your site for upcoming scholarship deadlines and information needed to be a successful scholarship recipient.


Ellie Socha

For Update Activities Information Go to: http://www/ohs/activities.html

Ben Pietrek Blake Rhude

Congratulations to Ellie Socha, Ben Pietrek, Blake Rhude and Mitchell Schaller who received the honor of being chosen for this year’s Badger Girls/Boys State in June.

Badger State Girls was held at UW–Oshkosh while Badger State Boys was held at Ripon College.

Badger State Girls/Boys focuses on State Government “by doing.” A week-long journey helping students discover who they are: leaders, friends, students, athletes; and most of all citizens of our respective cities, towns, and our great state.

Fall Athletic Awards

Thursday, November 12 in the PAC at 6:30 PM

Adult Individual All Sports Pass $65.00 Child Pass w/ purchase of Adult $25.00 OHS Student Activity Pass $25.00 Senior Citizen Pass No Charge must be a School District of Onalaska resident, age 60 or older.

Athletic Passes are good for all regular Onalaska High School Home Sporting Events. Not good for entrance into WIAA Tournament Events. All passes must be purchased at the Onalaska High School Activities office.

Regular Admission Prices for 2015 – 2016: Student Admission $3.00 per event Adult Admission $5.00 per event.

Mitchell Schaller

Player/Parent Meeting for Winter Sports on Tuesday, November 3 at 6:30 PM in the PAC

Winter Sports

Meeting


For Update Activities Information Go to: http://www/ohs/activities.html


Important dates for Seniors Cap and Gown measurements taken and packets sent home ................................ November 11--- during resource Graduation orders taken for announcements, etc. ................................................. November 19 --- during lunches Graduation Date ............................................................................................. Saturday, May 28, 2016 --- 1:00 PM

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School phone # 608-783-4561 School fax # 608-783-0102 School voice mail 608-779-5760 School Hours: 7:30 AM – 2:50 PM Building Opens at 6:30 AM Jared Schaffner Principal [email protected] Anna Curtis Assoc. Principal [email protected] Charlie Ihle Activities Dir. [email protected] LeAnn Dirks Secretary [email protected] Web: www.onalaskaschools.com

IN THIS ISSUE Wall of Excellence Inductees ................ 1 Important Dates ..................................... 2 Math Help Hours ................................... 2 Meet our New Staff ............................... 3 Homecoming Court ............................... 4 Attendance 101 ...................................... 5 Need Homework .................................... 6 Whom Shall I Contact? ......................... 7 Annual Notices ...................................... 8 Military Access ...................................... 9 NHS Selection ..................................... 10 Fall Craft Show.................................... 11 Health Science Academy ..................... 11 Dancing with the O’Club Stars ............ 12 Fall Festival ......................................... 12 Students of the Month ......................... 13 Freddy Extra Effort .............................. 14 World Language .......................... 15 – 16 Student Services Update .............. 17 – 25 Activities ..................................... 25 – 26 October Menu ...................................... 27

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