FREDDY’S FOOTNOTES - School District of Onalaska 2016.pdf · FREDDY’S FOOTNOTES Class of 1974...

A Newsletter from Onalaska High School September 2016 ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

Important Dates Homecoming Week ..... Sept. 19 – 24 Homecoming Assemble ....... Sept. 23 Homecoming Parade ............ Sept. 23 Homecoming Game ............. Sept. 23 Wall of Excellence ............... Sept. 23 Homecoming Dance ............. Sept. 24 Picture Re-takes ................... Sept. 29 Senior Pictures Due .............. Sept. 30 Baby Ads Due ...................... Sept. 30 Youth Option applications ... Sept. 30

In This Issue Wall of Excellence.................................. 1 Important Dates ...................................... 2 Math Help Hours .................................... 2 Meet our New Staff ............................... 3 Building Entrance ................................... 4 Checking In and Out of School ............... 4 Dropping something off at school ........... 4 Attendance 101 ....................................... 5 Need Homework? ................................... 6 School District Blog ............................... 6 Changes in Student Information ............. 6 Parent Liaison Information ..................... 6 Homecoming Court ................................ 7 Whom Shall I Contact? ........................... 8 Picture ID/Retakes .................................. 9 2015-16 Yearbook Supplements ............. 9 Senior Pictures ........................................ 9 Senior Baby Ad .................................... 10 District Calendar .............................11- 12 No Balloons – Latex ............................. 13 Asbestos Notification ........................... 13 OHS Teaching Staff .............................. 13 Student Services Update ............... 14 – 20 ACT Dates ............................................ 14 Mark Your Calendar ............................. 15 Assessments at OHS ............................. 15 Senior Information ................................ 16 ACT Prep Course Options .................... 17 PSAT .................................................... 17 Opportunities for Juniors ...................... 18 Western Technical Career Coach .......... 18 Youth Options ...................................... 19 Upward Bound...................................... 19 National Merit Semifinalists ................. 20 Scholarships.......................................... 20 Activities .......................................21 - 22 Food Pantry .......................................... 21 Fall Craft Show..................................... 21 Fall Athletic Awards ............................. 21 Winter Sports Meeting .......................... 21 Athletic User Fees ................................ 21 Athletic Booster Club ........................... 22 September Lunch Menu ........................ 23

FREDDY’S FOOTNOTES

Class of 1974

Barb (Ramey) Erickson, a 1974 graduate, has become one of the area’s most generous benefactors, both financially and of her time. Along with her husband Dave, the Erickson’s have dedicated their life’s work to improving the Coulee Region, specifically for those living with disabilities and for the families of military veterans. Barb’s passion to give back to the community and those in need stems from the death of her son Chad in 1995. Because of the tremendous support the family received from the community, Barb believes that philanthropy is a way of giving back to others in need. Thousands of individuals and families have experienced the love and generosity that Barb has provided to the community.

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Important Dates Homecoming Week .................................................................................................................... September 19 – 24 Wall of Excellence Induction............................................................ Friday, September 23 – 5:00 PM in the LMC Picture Re-take Day .......................................................................... Thursday, September 29 --- 7:30 – 10:00 AM Senior Pictures/ Baby Ads Due............................................................................................... Friday, September 30 Youth Options applications due by 3:00 PM .......................................................................... Friday, September 30 Jeff Bauman Assembly .................................................................................... Wednesday, October 5 --- 9:00 AM Junior Career Expo .................................................................................. Thursday, October 6 --- LaCrosse Center Practice UW System Placement Tests – Resource (Math, English) ................................................. October 12 -13 No School – Professional Development Day .............................................................................. Friday, October 14 Band Fall Chili Revue ..................................... Sunday, October 16 --- Chili Supper 5:30 PM --- 7:00 PM Concert Parent Teacher Conferences .....Monday, October 17 – 12 – 8 PM & Tuesday, October 18 – 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Madison Area College Tours (tentative) .................................................................................. Tuesday, October 18 PSAT for interested juniors (Wednesday morning – during school) .................................. Wednesday, October 19 Senior application completion help during resource ....................................................................... October 26 – 27 Show Choir Craft Show ..................................... Saturday, October 29 --- 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM in the Field House Winter Sports Meeting .................................................................... Tuesday, November 1 --- 6:30 PM in the PAC Fall Festival .......................................... Thursday, November 3 and Friday, November 4 ---- 7:00 PM in the PAC NHS Induction ................................................................................. Monday, November 7 --- 6:15 PM in the PAC Academic Awards Night .................................................................. Monday, November 7 --- 7:00 PM in the PAC Western Technical College ACCUPLACER test offered at OHS......................................... Tuesday, November 8 Fall Sports Awards ....................................................................... Thursday, November 10 --- 6:30 PM in the PAC Dancing with the O’Club Stars .........................................................Friday, November 11 --- 7:00 PM in the PAC All District Jazz Concert ................................................................ Monday, November 14 --- 6:30 PM in the PAC Senior Cap and Gown Meeting/Measurements ............. Wednesday, November 16 --- Orders taken November 30 Senior Class Photo .......................................................................................................... Wednesday, November 16 Sophomore Ring Meeting .............................................. Wednesday, November 16 --- Orders taken November 30

Math Department Help Hours Teacher Prep Period E-Math Room Ms. Anderson 3rd, 6th 1st 110 Mr. Arneson 3rd, 8th 7th 107 Ms. Burns 4th, 7th 1st 101 Mr. Fredrick 4th, 7th 2nd 102 Mr. Hoehn 6th, 7th 1st 104 Mrs. Stetter 1st, 6th 108 Mr. Wojta 4th, 5th 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.


Krissa Byom Resource

Jennifer Saner Choir Director

Joseph Shilts Technology & Engineering

Tyler Thomas Adaptive Physical Education

Christine Evanson Paraprofessional

Jeri Metzig Paraprofessional

Emily Podlesnik Paraprofessional

Yvonne Smaby Paraprofessional

Dawn Weaver Teacher of the

Visually Impaired

Curt Heiring Computer Technician

Dustin Honeck Computer Technician

Eric Wight Computer Technician


Checking In and Out of School

Checking in and out of school for any reason must be through the main office. Students must have parent or guardian permission to leave school. This would be by either a note or phone call. When a note is brought to the office, a pass will be given with the time the student needs to leave. If a phone call is received, students are responsible to pick up a pass in the office prior to class starting. The office will NOT send a pass for an appointment that the child already knows about. Being responsible and taking care of their own schedule makes for less disruptions in class. If for some reason your child does not know about the appointment, the office will contact the class if necessary. Trying to keep classroom disruptions to a minimal helps make the learning process more successful. Checking in to school is very simple. Students should always check into the office when they arrive. If the student is excused by either a note or phone call, an excused pass will be given. If the student arrives with no note or phone call, an unverified pass will be given for admittance to class. This absence, of course, can still be excused by a parent at a later time.

Proper Procedure: Check In and Out of school through the MAIN OFFICE!

Dropping Something Off at School

We all have experienced the absent-minded day that may result with something needing to be dropped off at school for a student. The office is more than willing to hold whatever item is needed for pick up. Please be sure to have your child’s name listed somewhere on the item to insure that materials go to the proper person. Students will be expected to pick these items up between classes and will NOT be sent a note unless they do not know something is being dropped off for them.

Again, this makes for fewer interruptions to the classroom.

Building Entrance during the school day:

All doors will be locked from 7:30 AM – 2:50 PM, and access to the building is limited to the main office entrance with the use of a buzzer system. Once permitted access into the building, visitors will enter through the main office, which is located at Entrance “F” off Wilson Street. Visitor parking spots are provided in the circle drive on Wilson Street, but space is limited. Please note that parking across the street is allowed for parents since the posted signs there read: “No Student Parking.”


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 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.

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.

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/


Back: Noah Fredrickson, Kevin Guerrero, Isaac Lock, Zachary Earll,

Brayton Duin, Tyler Hughes and Lucas Hackner.

Front: Brittany Parker, Tayla Stuttley, Zoe De Boer, Karli Breiling,

Sally Bowman, Tayler Garves and Katherine Solie.


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


The 2015-16 yearbook spring supplements are still available in the main office. Please stop and pick yours up today.

Everyone is required to get a Picture ID taken. Please be sure to get your picture taken on September 29th if you missed registration pictures. No Purchase Necessary!

Thank YOU!

A reminder from the yearbook staff and area photographers: La Crosse/Onalaska area photography studios request that you make your appointment NOW to get your picture taken this summer. Dates are already being filled for photographs. The Yearbook’s deadline for submission of senior graduation photos is Friday, September 30. This is also the deadline for yearbook Baby Ads. (Baby Ad Form on page 13) Please act quickly to reserve your time! Make your appointment today!

ATTENTION CLASS

OF 2017 - MAKE YOUR SENIOR

PICTURE

APPOINTMENTS NOW!


OHS Yearbook Baby Ad

Dear Parents/Guardians of the Graduating Class of 2017: The yearbook staff would like to invite you to place a Student Recognition Ad (better known as “Baby Ad”) in the 2016-2017 Aksalano yearbook. Submit a favorite infant or toddler photo of your senior son or daughter, and include a personal message of love, support and encouragement. The message should be no longer than 40 words, and the cost is $40.00. Payments can be made by check or online at http://www.onalaska.k12.wi.us/schools/high/about/yearbook.cfm. If you pay online, please include the receipt with your order form. Photos can be sent along with the order form or emailed to Therese Frana at [email protected] (jpeg format, 300 dpi). If you would like the picture returned to you, please include a self-addressed-stamped envelope with your payment. Pictures will be returned to parents in the spring. In order for us to meet our deadline with Jostens, we must receive your photo, message and payment no later than Friday, September 30. Late submissions cannot be accepted. September 30 is also the day senior portrait photos must be submitted to the yearbook staff. Any questions should be directed to Therese Frana, Onalaska High School Yearbook Advisor, at [email protected]. Thank you, The Aksalano Yearbook Staff

OHS OHS OHS OHS Senior Baby AdSenior Baby AdSenior Baby AdSenior Baby Ad

Student Name:__________________________________ Parent Name:_______________________________ Address:_________________________________________________________________________________ Phone:_____________________________ E-mail : _____________________________________________ Please Print Message (no more than 40 words):

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Send check, message and photo to OHS Yearbook, 700 Hilltopper Place, Onalaska, WI 54650


School District of Onalaska

2016 – 2017 Calendar LEGEND H = Holiday - No School ED = Early Dismissal ½ day (at lunch time) SD = Staff Development - No School PD = Professional Development – No school for students C = Parent Teacher Conferences - No School O = Orientation - New Teachers Only NS = No School - Vacation ) = End of Quarter (9 weeks)

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2016 – 2017 SCHOOL YEAR Quarter 1 = 43 Up to five (5) parent teacher conference days Quarter 2 = 46 Minimum of 176 student face to face days Quarter 3 = 41 Two (2) Holidays – Memorial Day and Labor Day Quarter 4 = 46 176 Student Contact Days 2 Holidays 4 Parent Teacher Conference Days 5.5 Professional Development Days (PD) 2.5 Staff Development Days (SD) ___ 190 Days Inclement Weather All days missed because of inclement weather shall be made up - refer to Board policy #4170.

School District of Onalaska

2016 – 2017 Calendar LEGEND H = Holiday - No School ED = Early Dismissal ½ day (at lunch time) SD = Staff Development - No School PD = Professional Development – No school for students C = Parent Teacher Conferences - No School O = Orientation - New Teachers Only NS = No School - Vacation ) = End of Quarter (9 weeks)

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Local Florists Told Not To Send LATEX Balloon Bouquets To OHS

Onalaska High School no longer accepts arrangements delivered which contain any latex balloons. Some students at OHS have latex allergies and exposure to the balloons could cause serious or potentially life-threatening allergic reactions. Florists were asked to substitute mylar balloons or provide arrangements without balloons. If you have questions, please contact OHS, or the school district nurses, Julie Everson or Jacque Andrews at 783-4610.

Asbestos Notification

In compliance with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA), this is notice that the School District of Onalaska has an Asbestos Management Plan at the school district office. The plan is available for inspection by the public, parents, and district employees. The district performs six month periodic surveillance of asbestos in June and December and full re-inspections every three years. For more information please contact the district office.

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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

2016-2017 ACT Dates & Deadlines

Test Date Register By Late Registration (Additional Fee)

October 22, 2016 September 16 September 30

December 10, 2016 November 4 November 18

February 11, 2017 January 13 January 20

February 28, 2017

ALL juniors required to take this ACT for FREE. No registration

required! This ACT score can count for

college admission!

April 8, 2017 Offered at OHS

March 3 March 17

June 10, 2017 Offered at OHS

May 5 May 19

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 September 16 Practice ACT for ALL juniors and College Tours October 6 Junior Career Expo PM October 12-13 Practice UW System Placement Tests – Resource (Math, English) October 18 Madison area college tours (tentative) October 19 PSAT for all interested juniors (Wednesday morning – during school) October 26-27 Senior application completion help during Resource November 7 Academic Awards Night --- 7:00 PM in the PAC November 8 Western Technical College ACCUPLACER test offered at OHS

2016-2017 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) April 25 & 26 Sophomores * Forward Exam (Social Studies) April 5 & 6 * ASPIRE (10th grade pre ACT assessment) April 27 & 28 Juniors * Practice ACT Sept 16 * Required State-wide ACT Feb 28 * WorkKeys (ACT assessment) March 1 Junior/Seniors (optional) * UW System Early Math & English Placement Practice Tests Oct 12 & 13 * ACCUPLACER ($20 fee - WTC program placement test) Nov 8 & April 11 * ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery) March 14

Mark Your Calendar! Important Test Dates this Year

• PSAT: Pre-SAT & National Merit Scholarship qualifying test mainly for juniors Wednesday, October 19, 2016 - 8:00 AM – OHS Board Room Cost: $15.00

• Western Technical For seniors and juniors planning to attend a Wisconsin Technical College, this test College Accuplacer: can be taken instead of the ACT to meet placement requirements November 8, 2016 OR April 11, 2017

Cost: $20.00 for initial testing and $10.00 for retests

• AP Testing: Typically for students currently enrolled in AP courses Week of May 1 & week of May 8, 2017 Cost: $93.00 per test See our Student Services website or collegeboard.com for more information, test dates, and times


Class of 2017 - SENIORS:

Don’t Forget Your Campus Visits Students and families who have not visited campuses (technical, 2-year or 4-year) are encouraged to do so soon! Get a feel for which school “fits” for you! While it’s important to meet with admissions counselors and take the official campus tour, it’s also helpful to take your own personal tour. Check out the places they don’t show you, talk to a student in the student union about what they like about the school, as well as what they are frustrated with. Pick up a campus newspaper to see what’s important to students and soak in the environment. If you don’t feel like the school is a good fit, it may be a difficult place for you to find success.

Prepare to Apply to College Soon! Seniors are encouraged to begin preparing to apply to colleges and universities, as they will be opening their admissions process soon. 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 request fee: $1.00 5. Give all materials directly to Mrs. Kutil-Matile in Student Services to ensure that your application is complete.

Counselors will complete any information requested of them, and all application materials will be mailed out in a timely manner.

College Application – Tips and Help – from UW Help! UW Ready The University of Wisconsin System has developed a webpage for prospective applicants use to prepare for their college applications. UW Ready: uwhelp.wisconsin.edu/uwready.aspx will assist nervous applicants and their parents with the college application process. Students can also text the word UWREADY to 99000 to receive tips for completing their UW System applications. The more you text that keyword, the more tips you will get.

Personal Statements Applicant statement prompts for UW campuses are changing for the fall 2017 application. Applicant statement prompts can be found at this site: uwhelp.wisconsin.edu/new-application-statements/Fall2017.pdf . Students who would like to apply to a UW campus for fall 2017 may begin using the application for admission on August 1, 2016. The first day that they can submit those applications is September 1, 2016. The application is at apply.wisconsin.edu. Each admission office has its own priority dates or deadlines,

which will be published by the UW System in the fall


PSAT Wednesday, October 19 8:00 AM Cost = $15.00

The PSAT (Pre-SAT) will be offered on October 19 at Onalaska High School. Juniors with very high PSAT scores may qualify for the National Merit Scholarship (for all students) & National Achievement (for Black American 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 Ms. Kutil-Matile in Student Services.

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 will take a FREE practice ACT test on September 16. This retired ACT test will be administered and timed just as an actual ACT. 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 the student answers. Students should use the test book they receive back with their results 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 Onalaska High School is considering offering a 6 hour ACT Workshop this winter with Schoolhouse Educational Services. This program will emphasize specific test-taking strategies for each of the five ACT subject, and costs approximately $45 per student plus an optional $20 workbook. More information including dates will be available in future Freddy’s Footnotes.

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 Saturday mornings in October – November (register by October 7), OR from February –April and includes a pre-and post-test. The cost of the ACT prep course is $185.

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 Thursday, October 6 11:30 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 19 8:00 AM Cost = $15.00 The PSAT (Pre-SAT) will be offered on October 19 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. Students with conflicts with

this date may speak with Mr. Horman to attempt to locate alternate locations for the alternate PSAT

testing date on November 2.

The PSAT is the ONLY chance for students to qualify for the National Merit Scholarship 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 Western, programs offered, taking the Accuplacer test and more! The fall dates for our Western Career Coach are: Monday, September 26 Tuesday, October 11 Tuesday, November 8 - Accuplacer Tuesday, December 13 Tuesday, January 10


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 that neither parent has graduated from a 4 year college or are income eligible. Details are available at their website www.uwlax.edu/upbound , at 785-8539 or in the high school Student Services Office.

YOUTH OPTIONS Applications due Friday, September 30th

Students at OHS have several unique opportunities they can take advantage of typically during their junior or senior years. Youth Options (YO) offers students an opportunity to take college courses at WTC, Viterbo or UW-L at no cost to them or their families. A student must have exhausted all course offerings in a content area and meet the college’s YO criteria in order to be approved for this program. Students should contact their counselor for more information and be sure to turn in an application by September 30.

NO LATE APPLICATIONS CAN BE ACCEPTED!

Eligible for Free or Reduced Lunch?

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.


Congratulations National Merit Semifinalists!

The National Merit Scholarship Corporation announced the names of approximately 16,000 Semifinalists in the 62nd annual National Merit Scholarship Program. These students were selected from approximately 1.6 million juniors that took the PSAT assessment last year. The 16,000 Semifinalists represents less than one percent of all high school seniors nation-wide. Four of the Semifinalists are seniors at Onalaska High School. Finalists include: Ruth Hallstead, Samuel Naik, Jessica Ni, and Shafee Rayhan. These students will continue in the competition for 7,500 National Merit Scholarships.

Ruth Hallstead Sam Naik Jessica Ni Shafee Rayhan

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.


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

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 2016 – 2017: Student Admission $3.00 per event Adult Admission $5.00 per event.

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

Winter Sports

Meeting

29, 2016


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


Important dates for Seniors Senior photo submission deadline for the OHS Yearbook ........................................... Friday, September 30, 2016 Submit close up shot showing predominantly head and shoulders, wallet size only

Senior baby ad submission deadline for the OHS Yearbook ........................................ Friday, September 30, 2016 Cap and Gown measurements and Senior Class Photo ....................................... Wednesday, November 16, 2016 Graduation orders taken for announcements, etc. .................................................................... November 30, 2016 Graduation Date ............................................................................................. Saturday, May 27, 2017 --- 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 ........................... 1 Important Dates ................................ 2 Math Help Hours ............................. 2 Meet our New Staff .......................... 3 Building Entrance ............................ 4 Checking in and Out of School ........ 4 Attendance 101 ................................ 5 Need Homework? ............................ 6 Changes in Student Information ...... 6 Homecoming .................................... 7 Whom Shall I Contact? .................... 8 Picture ID/Retakes ........................... 9 Senior Baby Ad .............................. 10 District Calendar .................... 11 – 12 OHS Teaching Staff ....................... 13 Student Services Update ........ 14 – 20 Activities ................................ 21 – 22 September Lunch Menu ................. 23

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Onalaska High School Welcome to OHS! Check 700 Hilltopper Place out our website at: Onalaska, WI 54650 www.onalaskaschools.com

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