WEST ALLIS CENTRAL

ADMINISTRATION

Please feel free to contact our

administrators with questions or

concerns

Principal

Dr Amy Van Deuren

414-604-3111

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Assistant Principals

Mr Paul Bursi

(Last names A ndash L)

414-604-3115

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Ms Deann Yaklich Assistant

(Last names M ndash Z)

414-604-3117

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Dean of Students

Ms Katie Coleman

414-604-3113

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Academic Deans

Ms Maria DrsquoAmato-Kuch

414-604-3126

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Mr Kent Kleinowski

414-604-3119

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March 2016 8516 West Lincoln Avenue West Allis Wisconsin 53227 414-604-3100 Fax 414-546-5536

Dear West Allis Central Families

Central is fortunate to have a great deal to celebrate and reflect

upon as we move from winter to spring In the past month we

administered the school-wide ACT and Work Keys exams for all Juniors

performed an outstanding play Paragon Spring sent 3 wrestlers to state

and our first-year Robotics Team qualified for the World competition in

St Louis at the end of April In addition 14 of our district SoloEnsemble

events qualified for State competition on May 7th at Cardinal Stritch

University

We have also had our share of challenges in the past two months

most notably the numerous threats that we received We are much

relieved to get things back to normal and resume the important work we

are all here to do at Central Many thanks to everyone in the building the

district the police and fire departments and the community for their help

and support as we managed this series of incidents always keeping student

and staff safety as our number one priority It is often in these trying times

that we get an opportunity to see so many people at their best And that

we did Thank You

As we look to the spring we know it will be busy as always with

spring sports testing and of course graduation Parents and guardians of

Juniors and Seniors if you have not done so already please take a moment

to check out scholarship opportunities You will find a link to available

scholarships on the Central High School Home Page under the Student tab

at the tab of the page You can also contact the Student Services office at

414-604-3120 for more information

We know this time of year goes very quickly We encourage you

to take advantage of the opportunities for students and families at Central

As always please continue encouraging your student(s) to get plenty of

rest eat well and practice good time management to ensure all of the

work gets done as we approach the final leg of the 2015-2016 school year

Thank you

Amy VanDeuren Dr Amy Van Deuren Principal

The West Allis Central Blue Collar Bruisers Robotics Team 5855 has advanced to the

World FIRST Robotics competition from their championship win at the FIRST Robotics

Wisconsin Regional competition this past weekend

The team is now seeking funds for the World competition that is set for April 27-30 2016

in St Louis MO Funds raised will support their entry fee travel costs equipment for their

robot and other necessary materials They have set up a GoFundMe account and hope to

raise $5000 to cover the entry fee by Wednesday March 30 2016 and $10000 by April 20

2016 This is the first year that West Allis Central has had a competitive robotics team The

team is comprised of 30 students and competes as part of FIRST (For Inspiration and

Recognition of Science and Technology)

Way to go Central Blue Collar Bruisers we are very proud

Are you interested in improving

your interviewing skills

Make a great impression by

Learn how to prepare and present yourself and your skills to an employer

How to answer tough questions What to wear What your body language is saying about you

Job Center of Wisconsin will be offering this program at Central High School Cafeteria on

Tuesday April 19 from 600 pm-800 pm This is a FREE event no registration is required Light refreshments will be served

Guatemala amp Belize 2017

We are excited to let our West Allis community know that we have 17 students registered for the next West Allis-West Milwaukee Spanish StudyTravel Trip In order to make sure that the trip is a

go we still need a few more student participants Please direct any questions about the trip to ProfeGHBridget Geboy-Helfenstein Jessica Santiago or Jessica Roark We would love to have more students from both Nathan Hale and Central High Schools or 8th graders take advantage of this once in a lifetime learning opportunity If your student has completed their freshman year and Spanish 2 by June of 2017 they are eligible to be a part of our group There is a Google presentation available which can answer many of the questions our parents may have If you need more time to consider

enrolling please contact one of the teachers mentioned above We will have an additional enrollment this spring as well as the possibility of late enrollment by September 1

Any immediate questions can be emailed to gebobwawmk12wius

Talk with your son or daughter about their plans to live the Spanish culture and join our group today

French News

French I is currently working on a family tree project They are using the vocabulary and grammar from the family unit to speak and write about their families in a meaningful way and this allows the students to get to know one another better

French II is currently working on a makeover project They are using the vocabulary and grammar from the clothing unit to speak and write about a celebrity they feel is poorly dressed and how to help himher become more fashionable This allows them to express their creativity through their fashion choices

French III is currently working on a project inspired by the film The Rocket which highlights Quebecs most famous hockey players career They are expressing their opinions on topics such as violence in sports injuries and their long term consequences and whether or not women and men should compete against one another in professional sports This allows them to think critically in the target language

French IV amp V are currently reading the book Le Petit Prince (The Little Prince) a literary classic from France They are also studying professions and examining their futures in regards to post-secondary schoolingtraining and professions This allows them to think critically about their own futures in the target language

French VI is currently working on a project that compares the book and film versions of Le Petit Prince This allows them to critically examine two different means of media and to critique writing styles as opposed to cinematographic styles

French Honor Society will be traveling to Chicago on April 6th to attend an exhibit on Vincent Van Gogh at The Art Institute of Chicago and then attend a cooking class at LAlliance Franccedilaise de Chicago FHS will also be holding a crepe sale on Thursday May 26th during all three lunches This is a fundraiser for FHS

The World Language Club and the French German and Spanish Honor Societies will be hosting a Multi-Cultural Fair in the auditorium commons on Thursday May 26th from 315-500pm Everyone is welcome to attend There will be cultural information an art workshop food fun and friends Please plan to join us

SOCIEDAD HONORARIA HISPAacuteNICA

We are excited to let our West Allis community know that we have 17 students registered for the next West Allis-West Milwaukee Spanish StudyTravel Trip In order to make sure that the trip is a

go we still need a few more student participants Please direct any questions about the trip to ProfeGHBridget Geboy-Helfenstein Jessica Santiago or Jessica Roark We would love to have more students from both Nathan Hale and Central High Schools or 8th graders take advantage of this once in a lifetime learning opportunity If your student has completed their freshman year and Spanish 2 by June of 2017 they are eligible to be a part of our group There is a Google presentation available which can answer many of the questions our parents may have If you need more time to consider

enrolling please contact one of the teachers mentioned above We will have an additional enrollment this spring as well as the possibility of late enrollment by September 1

Any immediate questions can be emailed to gebobwawmk12wius

Talk with your son or daughter about their plans to live the Spanish culture and join our group today

French News

French I is currently working on a family tree project They are using the vocabulary and grammar from the family unit to speak and write about their families in a meaningful way and this allows the students to get to know one another better

French II is currently working on a makeover project They are using the vocabulary and grammar from the clothing unit to speak and write about a celebrity they feel is poorly dressed and how to help himher become more fashionable This allows them to express their creativity through their fashion choices

French III is currently working on a project inspired by the film The Rocket which highlights Quebecs most famous hockey players career They are expressing their opinions on topics such as violence in sports injuries and their long term consequences and whether or not women and men should compete against one another in professional sports This allows them to think critically in the target language

French IV amp V are currently reading the book Le Petit Prince (The Little Prince) a literary classic from France They are also studying professions and examining their futures in regards to post-secondary schoolingtraining and professions This allows them to think critically about their own futures in the target language

French VI is currently working on a project that compares the book and film versions of Le Petit Prince This allows them to critically examine two different means of media and to critique writing styles as opposed to cinematographic styles

French Honor Society will be traveling to Chicago on April 6th to attend an exhibit on Vincent Van Gogh at The Art Institute of Chicago and then attend a cooking class at LAlliance Franccedilaise de Chicago FHS will also be holding a crepe sale on Thursday May 26th during all three lunches This is a fundraiser for FHS

The World Language Club and the French German and Spanish Honor Societies will be hosting a Multi-Cultural Fair in the auditorium commons on Thursday May 26th from 315-500pm Everyone is welcome to attend There will be cultural information an art workshop food fun and friends Please plan to join us

SOCIEDAD HONORARIA HISPAacuteNICA

SPANISH HONOR SOCIETY INDUCTION Thursday June 2 2016

7 pm

Auditorium

The Spanish Honor Society ndash Calatrava Chapter will celebrate its ninth induction and recognition ceremony on Thursday June 2 2016 at 7 pm in the Auditorium There will be reception following the ceremony with cake and light ldquotapasrdquo (Spanish hors drsquo oeuvres) in the Auditorium Commons Family and close friends are invited to attend to congratulate first-year inductees and second- and third-year members

Members of the Spanish Honor Society are students of Spanish levels IV and higher and maintain a GPA of 30 or higher and a B- or better in their Spanish classes They also volunteer a minimum of 2 hours per month in Spanish-related activities such as Spanish aide or Spanish tutor during CAP here at Central

Please RSVP if you are planning on attending this event at azevnwawmk12wius or call 414-604-3100 ext 5623 and leave a voice message

3rd year members of Spanish Honor Society

Amairany Alanis

David Jimenez

Roberto Nieves

Neche Veyssal

2nd year members of Spanish Honor Society

Noelle Berg

Janessa Galindo

Melenie Gonzalez

Aylani Guadalupe Greene

Tyler Hernandez

Jose Lopez Jr

Jacob McKee

Mykala Repati

Atilla Veyssal

New inductees

Anakassandra Carero Rivera

Madison Gordon

Joseph Hoffman

Anna Horrigan

Emma McClure

Elisabeth Sandmire

District Special Needs Nursing Department School District of West Allis-West Milwaukee et al

10230 West Grant Street West Allis Wisconsin 53227

Phone (414) 604-4000 x1107 Fax (414) 546-5641

Dear ParentGuardian

As you prepare for the beginning of the 2016-2017 school year Please take the opportunity to review and

update your childrsquos immunizations if needed during the summer There has been a change in the waiver

requirements for our school district as outlined below If you have any questions about the upcoming

immunization requirements you can call the WAWM District Nursing Office at 414-604-4000 x1107 the West

Allis Health Department at 414-302-8600 or your doctorrsquos office

Immunization Waiver Reminders Personal Conviction and Religious Immunization Waivers

In an effort to update and maintain accurate records personal conviction and religious waivers are now required

to be updated each year with a new signature This is a change and improved practice Please stop at your

school office to complete the needed form

Current 4K and 5th grade students

Your child will be in need of either 5 year old kindergarten booster shots (DTaP Polio MMR Varicella) or a

6th grade TDaP booster The state deadline for these immunizations is the 30th day of the school year which will

be Friday October 14 2016 Summertime is a great time to make an appointment with your doctor for a

checkup and required immunizations

Marla J Blom RN

Marla J Blom MSN RN NCSN CNL AE-C Johnson amp Johnson School Health Leadership Fellow West Allis West Milwaukee District Lead Nurse 414-604-4000 x1107

Important information regarding your school fees

2015-2016 School Year

If your household is eligible for free or reduced price meals please note that there is no automatic approval for free

or reduced school fees Your benefit eligibility only covers meals for your child(ren)

If you wish to use your meal benefit status to also be considered for free or reduced school fees you must complete the

attached Sharing Information with Other Programs form This can be returned to your school office or to the address on the form

This form must be filled out even if you have students who automatically qualify for free meals

The Sharing form also allows you to give permission to be included if free or reduced fees become an option for college

testing fees college application fees field trips or other classroom activities (This may not cover all of these fees only when available)

If you are applying for meal benefits or know that you already qualify please complete one form for all of the children in your household who attend the West Allis west Milwaukee School District The form must be filled out completely (and

signed) in order to be processed

If you are completing a new application and you apply online this information is part of the application ndash no other

form is needed We strongly encourage you to complete your application through the Infinite Campus Parent Portal

If you have any questions please contact your school office for more information

Just a reminder to all Central students-ALL students can receive a free breakfast and lunch

This benefit covers a standard meal and is not applicable to ala carte items A meal consists of ldquoa selected entreacutee or one of the served daily items along with offered sidesrdquo

An additional reminder that a household must still provide a completed application and sharing form in order to be eligible for free or reduced school fees and other programs

Schools participating in this school-wide free meal program include

Horace Mann Elementary

West Allis Learning Center

West Milwaukee Intermediate School Pershing Elementary

Franklin Elementary

Longfellow Elementary

Jefferson Elementary West Allis Central High School

BOARD OF EDUCATION

Superintendent Dr Marty Lexmond

Board Members Jeffrey Sikich (president) Sue Sujecki (vice-president) Daniel Bailey (treasurer) Diane Narlock (clerk)

Gail Radonski (secretary) Stephanie Emons Patricia Kerhin Susan Stalewski Patricia Ulwelling

ACADEMIC AND CAREER PLANS

ldquoWhy Do I Have To Learn This Stuffrdquo Without a doubt students have been asking this age-old question for many years School Counselors in our District have been able to help answer this question for students in a very meaningful way for several years now through the

implementation of our Comprehensive Student Services program which has included Individual Student Planning Conferences for all students in grades 5 8 9 and 11 As you may know these strength-based conferences have helped students to set realistic Academic Personal-Social and Career goals together with their parentsguardians and counselors This has provided students with more insight as to why they should take certain courses and how the courses are useful to them as they relate to possible career interests

Beginning in the 2017-18 school year Wisconsin State Law (11528(59) ACADEMIC AND CAREER PLANNING) requires that school districts must provide these services to all students in grades 6-12 through the development of individualized Academic and Career Plans Our District along with 24 other districts across Wisconsin has been selected to participate in a pilot project to get started with the new requirement this school year Our School Counselors will begin this process by working with 9th grade students and their parentsguardians who donrsquot already have a good Academic and Career Plan in place Students and their parentsguardians will receive more detailed information about this from Ms Amber Hill School Counselor in the very near future In the meantime if you would like more information about this please feel free to contact Ms Hill at 604-3100 Ext 3123

IMPORTANT NOTICE

CIVICS TEST GRADUATION REQUIREMENT

In 2014 the State Legislature passed ACT 55 This law states that all students in Wisconsin beginning with the class of 2017 must take and pass the Civics Test to graduate from high school The law states that students must correctly answer 60 of the 100 questions (60) in order to meet the graduation requirement To see the state statute please visit the following website httpsdocslegiswisconsingov2015relatedacts55

To see test questions please visit the following website which provides both the test questions and the test answers (English Language Learners- see Other Languages) httpwwwuscisgovcitizenshipteacherseducational-products100-civics-questions-and-answers-mp3-audio-english-version

Students in grade eleven (11) have already taken or will be taking the assessment in social studies or history classes Students will be required to retake the assessment if they score below a 60 When students pass the assessment with a 60 or better it will be noted on their transcript as a ldquopassrdquo in Civics Test Course Special Education Students will receive a ldquopassrdquo when they finish the assessment

If you have questions please contact the office at 604-3110

Important information regarding your school fees

2015-2016 School Year

If your household is eligible for free or reduced price meals please note that there is no automatic approval for free

or reduced school fees Your benefit eligibility only covers meals for your child(ren)

If you wish to use your meal benefit status to also be considered for free or reduced school fees you must complete the

attached Sharing Information with Other Programs form This can be returned to your school office or to the address on the form

This form must be filled out even if you have students who automatically qualify for free meals

The Sharing form also allows you to give permission to be included if free or reduced fees become an option for college

testing fees college application fees field trips or other classroom activities (This may not cover all of these fees only when available)

If you are applying for meal benefits or know that you already qualify please complete one form for all of the children in your household who attend the West Allis west Milwaukee School District The form must be filled out completely (and

signed) in order to be processed

If you are completing a new application and you apply online this information is part of the application ndash no other

form is needed We strongly encourage you to complete your application through the Infinite Campus Parent Portal

If you have any questions please contact your school office for more information

Just a reminder to all Central students-ALL students can receive a free breakfast and lunch

This benefit covers a standard meal and is not applicable to ala carte items A meal consists of ldquoa selected entreacutee or one of the served daily items along with offered sidesrdquo

An additional reminder that a household must still provide a completed application and sharing form in order to be eligible for free or reduced school fees and other programs

Schools participating in this school-wide free meal program include

Horace Mann Elementary

West Allis Learning Center

West Milwaukee Intermediate School Pershing Elementary

Franklin Elementary

Longfellow Elementary

Jefferson Elementary West Allis Central High School

BOARD OF EDUCATION

Superintendent Dr Marty Lexmond

Board Members Jeffrey Sikich (president) Sue Sujecki (vice-president) Daniel Bailey (treasurer) Diane Narlock (clerk)

Gail Radonski (secretary) Stephanie Emons Patricia Kerhin Susan Stalewski Patricia Ulwelling

ACADEMIC AND CAREER PLANS

ldquoWhy Do I Have To Learn This Stuffrdquo Without a doubt students have been asking this age-old question for many years School Counselors in our District have been able to help answer this question for students in a very meaningful way for several years now through the

implementation of our Comprehensive Student Services program which has included Individual Student Planning Conferences for all students in grades 5 8 9 and 11 As you may know these strength-based conferences have helped students to set realistic Academic Personal-Social and Career goals together with their parentsguardians and counselors This has provided students with more insight as to why they should take certain courses and how the courses are useful to them as they relate to possible career interests

Beginning in the 2017-18 school year Wisconsin State Law (11528(59) ACADEMIC AND CAREER PLANNING) requires that school districts must provide these services to all students in grades 6-12 through the development of individualized Academic and Career Plans Our District along with 24 other districts across Wisconsin has been selected to participate in a pilot project to get started with the new requirement this school year Our School Counselors will begin this process by working with 9th grade students and their parentsguardians who donrsquot already have a good Academic and Career Plan in place Students and their parentsguardians will receive more detailed information about this from Ms Amber Hill School Counselor in the very near future In the meantime if you would like more information about this please feel free to contact Ms Hill at 604-3100 Ext 3123

IMPORTANT NOTICE

CIVICS TEST GRADUATION REQUIREMENT

In 2014 the State Legislature passed ACT 55 This law states that all students in Wisconsin beginning with the class of 2017 must take and pass the Civics Test to graduate from high school The law states that students must correctly answer 60 of the 100 questions (60) in order to meet the graduation requirement To see the state statute please visit the following website httpsdocslegiswisconsingov2015relatedacts55

To see test questions please visit the following website which provides both the test questions and the test answers (English Language Learners- see Other Languages) httpwwwuscisgovcitizenshipteacherseducational-products100-civics-questions-and-answers-mp3-audio-english-version

Students in grade eleven (11) have already taken or will be taking the assessment in social studies or history classes Students will be required to retake the assessment if they score below a 60 When students pass the assessment with a 60 or better it will be noted on their transcript as a ldquopassrdquo in Civics Test Course Special Education Students will receive a ldquopassrdquo when they finish the assessment

If you have questions please contact the office at 604-3110

ACADEMIC AND CAREER PLANS

ldquoWhy Do I Have To Learn This Stuffrdquo Without a doubt students have been asking this age-old question for many years School Counselors in our District have been able to help answer this question for students in a very meaningful way for several years now through the

implementation of our Comprehensive Student Services program which has included Individual Student Planning Conferences for all students in grades 5 8 9 and 11 As you may know these strength-based conferences have helped students to set realistic Academic Personal-Social and Career goals together with their parentsguardians and counselors This has provided students with more insight as to why they should take certain courses and how the courses are useful to them as they relate to possible career interests

Beginning in the 2017-18 school year Wisconsin State Law (11528(59) ACADEMIC AND CAREER PLANNING) requires that school districts must provide these services to all students in grades 6-12 through the development of individualized Academic and Career Plans Our District along with 24 other districts across Wisconsin has been selected to participate in a pilot project to get started with the new requirement this school year Our School Counselors will begin this process by working with 9th grade students and their parentsguardians who donrsquot already have a good Academic and Career Plan in place Students and their parentsguardians will receive more detailed information about this from Ms Amber Hill School Counselor in the very near future In the meantime if you would like more information about this please feel free to contact Ms Hill at 604-3100 Ext 3123

IMPORTANT NOTICE

CIVICS TEST GRADUATION REQUIREMENT

In 2014 the State Legislature passed ACT 55 This law states that all students in Wisconsin beginning with the class of 2017 must take and pass the Civics Test to graduate from high school The law states that students must correctly answer 60 of the 100 questions (60) in order to meet the graduation requirement To see the state statute please visit the following website httpsdocslegiswisconsingov2015relatedacts55

To see test questions please visit the following website which provides both the test questions and the test answers (English Language Learners- see Other Languages) httpwwwuscisgovcitizenshipteacherseducational-products100-civics-questions-and-answers-mp3-audio-english-version

Students in grade eleven (11) have already taken or will be taking the assessment in social studies or history classes Students will be required to retake the assessment if they score below a 60 When students pass the assessment with a 60 or better it will be noted on their transcript as a ldquopassrdquo in Civics Test Course Special Education Students will receive a ldquopassrdquo when they finish the assessment

If you have questions please contact the office at 604-3110

WAC COMMUNITY LEARNING CENTER

West Allis Central is proud to be an after-school Community Learning Center (CLC) site CLC is designed to provide students with after-school academic enrichment opportunities to complement their regular academic program West Allis Centralrsquos CLC provides a range of services to support student learning and development including tutoring and mentoring homework help and enrichment activities At the same time centers help

working parents by providing a safe environment for students when school is not in session The CLC Tutoring Lab is open for academic support and enrichment Monday-Thursday until 430 and Fridays until 400 A snack and a bus ticket are provided for regular attendees In addition we also offer Math Enrichment on Mondays and Reading Enrichment on Wednesdays CLC is also proud to offer Art Club Book Club Fitness Club and

DreamExploreBuild

For further information please contact Miss Joelle Curry (curryjwawmk12wius) or

Mrs Tina Boyle Whyte (boylewhytetwawmk12wius)

INFINITE CAMPUS PARENT PORTAL

The West AllisWest Milwaukee School District uses the Infinite Campus Parent Portal a web-based student information system The portal provides communication between the school district and parentsguardians It can also improve communication between parents and children thus improving academic progress assignment completion and attendance Once you activate your account and establish your username and password you will have access to information including your childrsquos grades attendance and schedule You will also be able to pay your childrsquos school fees and lunch fees directly through the Infinite Campus Parent Portal

The Parent Portal is live and will change with data input

If you need your activation code need assistance in setting up your Parent Portal Account or have any questions please contact the main office at 414-604-3110

HOMEWORK REQUESTS

Homework may be requested for any excused absence that extends for three or more school days To request your childrsquos homework please contact the main office at 414-604-3110 Please allow us 24 hours to complete

these requests so that teachers have adequate time to compile the necessary homework for your student Homework will be available for pick up in the main office at 300 pm

Interested in Substitute Teaching

All adult substitute teachers need to have earned a Bachelorrsquos Degree and obtain a Short Term Substitute

Permit through Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction We would sponsor your permit and any additional training required If you or someone you know really enjoys working with children has an earned Bachelorrsquos

degree and is available to substitute teach a minimum of two days a week please contract our substitute office at (414)604-3063 or apply online at

httpsserviceseducationwisceduwecanteachersloginform2cfm

WAWM SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD POLICY 3632 ndash RULE

COMPUTER INTERNAL NETWORK ELECTRONIC MAIL AND INTERNET

ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY RULES FOR STUDENTS

Use of Non-District Provided Technology (Bring Your Own Device ndashBYOD)

To facilitate the educational initiatives of the district technology devices such as Ipads tablets laptops and

digital cameras will be allowed in the classroom at the direction of the teacher

Personal electronic devices such as cellphones IpodsMP3 players and headphonesear buds must be kept silenced and in student backpacks or lockers unless needed for classroom use as directed by the teacher

Student conduct that violates these rules is subject to discipline including confiscation of the device

Students are prohibited from bringing laser pointers onto school premises at any time

Users connecting to District systems even those with a personal device should have no expectation of privacy

The District may review and monitor accounts without notice to ensure responsible technology use and maintain system integrity

UPDATING CONTACT INFORMATION

Parents Please remember to notify our main office with any address home phone cell phone work phone changes as soon as possible In the event of an emergency this information is vital to us Please contact the main office at 414-604-3110

EARLY DISMISSALS

Students who must leave during the school day for a pre-approved reason must bring a written parent note to the attendance window in order to be issued an early dismissal slip Upon return to the school the student must sign in at the attendance window to be issued a pass back to class Students are not allowed to leave the building for any reason during the school day without parentguardian consent Students who leave the school building without proper permission may be considered truant Last minute calls for an early dismissal can be difficult Please send a note with your child in the morning and have them stop

at the Attendance Office for an early dismissal pass

REPORTING STUDENT ABSENCES

Parents ndash Please be reminded that anytime a student is going to be absent from school for any part of the day you must call the absence in to our attendance office at 414-604-3101 This is a 24-hour phone line and a message may be left at any time day or night If a live attendant is not available when you call please leave a detailed message indicating your name the studentrsquos name the reason for the absence and a phone number where you may be reached All attendance messages are listened to promptly each morning and our attendance line is checked repeatedly throughout the school day for additional messages An automated attendance message is sent out every night to the primary phone numbers of any students who had an unexcused absence that day ie students who were not called in for the day or students who missed one or more classes without a parent excuse If you receive one of these calls please contact the attendance office with the reason for the studentrsquos absence If you feel the call was an error please check your Parent Portal to identify the class your child was late to or missed contact the teacher if you feel there was an error in the attendance and the teacher will contact our attendance office to rectify the error Thank you for your

assistance and understanding in this matter

WORK PERMITS

Students under the age of 18 hired for a job must obtain a work permit Work permits are a privilege to obtainmdashstudents must be passing all classes have good attendance and have no

behavior referrals Students may obtain a work permit by bringing in the following documents to the main office

1 Letter from the employer stating the intent to employ the minor along with the job duties hours of work and time of day the minor will be working

2 Written Permission from parent or guardian

3 Birth Certificate Baptismal Certificate State ID or Driverrsquos license that shows your date of birth on it

4 Minorrsquos Social Security Card (original) is the only documentation the State of Wisconsin will accept for the social security number

5 Permit fee $1000 cash only The employer is required to reimburse the permit fee by the first paycheck

The Arts are Alive and Flourishing at Central

Paragon Springs

The play Paragon Springs finished up in early March I was so impressed with the dedication of the students ndash

cast and crew directors and the amazing supportive parents The director Peggy Link and Assistant Director

Jordan Pollard did a remarkable job of making sure this group supported one another and worked together as a

cohesive group They truly become a family for a couple of months while they practice and perform We will

miss the seniors and I look forward to working with this group again next year

End of the Year Art Show

To celebrate the Art Departmentrsquos end of the year we will be having our annual art show

Please mark your calendars On Wednesday May 25th from 6-730 in Centralrsquos IMC the art

students will display their work Each art student is to create a written artist statement

describing the influence that art has had on their life display at least 3 pieces of their work

that they have produced this past year and show up with a guest during the opening So

come and enjoy an evening of Fine Art

State Fair

Wisconsin State Fair holds a Young Peoplersquos Art Exhibition every year Seven of our students will have work

displayed at State Fair These 7 students are Kyla King with her cut paper cats Kristen Whitman with her

altered book entitled ldquoBozo the Clownrdquo Nora Gosetti with her watercolor Simone LeFlore with her color

wheel Rhiannon Mueller with her 3-d Birch Trees Mariela Martinez with her Wycinanki roosters and

Chrisdelis Negron with her sculptural landscape This work is always due by the end of March and returned

after the Fair If you go to the fair please make sure to stop by the Wisconsin Exposition Center to see the

student art exhibit

Parent Teacher Student Association (PTSA)

The PTSA is the only school organization that represents all students families and initiatives at Central We are always looking for new ideas to be represented by students and parents and assist the school staff Please consider becoming a member volunteer at our sponsored events through the school year or participate in fundraising opportunities to benefit senior scholarship awards Looking for more information PTSA board members will be at forms and fees day Stop by our table to find out more about how you can be involved Please also visit our website at wwwwac-ptsaorg or email us with your questions at wacptsagmailcom

WORK PERMITS

Students under the age of 18 hired for a job must obtain a work permit Work permits are a privilege to obtainmdashstudents must be passing all classes have good attendance and have no

behavior referrals Students may obtain a work permit by bringing in the following documents to the main office

1 Letter from the employer stating the intent to employ the minor along with the job duties hours of work and time of day the minor will be working

2 Written Permission from parent or guardian

3 Birth Certificate Baptismal Certificate State ID or Driverrsquos license that shows your date of birth on it

4 Minorrsquos Social Security Card (original) is the only documentation the State of Wisconsin will accept for the social security number

5 Permit fee $1000 cash only The employer is required to reimburse the permit fee by the first paycheck

The Arts are Alive and Flourishing at Central

Paragon Springs

The play Paragon Springs finished up in early March I was so impressed with the dedication of the students ndash

cast and crew directors and the amazing supportive parents The director Peggy Link and Assistant Director

Jordan Pollard did a remarkable job of making sure this group supported one another and worked together as a

cohesive group They truly become a family for a couple of months while they practice and perform We will

miss the seniors and I look forward to working with this group again next year

End of the Year Art Show

To celebrate the Art Departmentrsquos end of the year we will be having our annual art show

Please mark your calendars On Wednesday May 25th from 6-730 in Centralrsquos IMC the art

students will display their work Each art student is to create a written artist statement

describing the influence that art has had on their life display at least 3 pieces of their work

that they have produced this past year and show up with a guest during the opening So

come and enjoy an evening of Fine Art

State Fair

Wisconsin State Fair holds a Young Peoplersquos Art Exhibition every year Seven of our students will have work

displayed at State Fair These 7 students are Kyla King with her cut paper cats Kristen Whitman with her

altered book entitled ldquoBozo the Clownrdquo Nora Gosetti with her watercolor Simone LeFlore with her color

wheel Rhiannon Mueller with her 3-d Birch Trees Mariela Martinez with her Wycinanki roosters and

Chrisdelis Negron with her sculptural landscape This work is always due by the end of March and returned

after the Fair If you go to the fair please make sure to stop by the Wisconsin Exposition Center to see the

student art exhibit

Parent Teacher Student Association (PTSA)

The PTSA is the only school organization that represents all students families and initiatives at Central We are always looking for new ideas to be represented by students and parents and assist the school staff Please consider becoming a member volunteer at our sponsored events through the school year or participate in fundraising opportunities to benefit senior scholarship awards Looking for more information PTSA board members will be at forms and fees day Stop by our table to find out more about how you can be involved Please also visit our website at wwwwac-ptsaorg or email us with your questions at wacptsagmailcom

BEFORE SCHOOL AND AFTER SCHOOL PROCEDURES

Central is committed to providing a safe and secure learning environment for all of our students and to honor that commitment the following before-school and after-school procedures are in place at Central High School

BEFORE SCHOOL The Field House doors on Lincoln Avenue are open early (by 600 am) From 700 am to 747 am the Field House doors on the Grant Street side are open as well All other doors are locked

At 747 am the Field House doors on Grant Street are closed and students MUST enter through the Field House doors on Lincoln Avenue A table is set up at the entrance so that students can get a pass to enter class

AFTER SCHOOL The bell rings at 300 pm Students have until 315 pm to exit the building unless they are involved in an after school club activity or sport At 315 pm students are directed away from the building doors and toward the street to clear the entrance so that staff can leave and students involved in after school activities can enter

Please make sure that your student(s) has transportation arranged after school or that he or she is involved in an after school club activity or sport Please also make sure that your student(s) is prepared for the weather conditions including umbrellas hats hoods coats gloves etc

Thank you for your cooperation in making Central a safe learning environment for all students

West Allis Central Booster Club is BULLDOG PROUD

100 of the income generated through West Allis Central Booster Club is invested in the West Allis

Central Sports Programs

The West Allis Central Booster Club sponsors and supports WAC athletic teams through fundraising activities

concessions and school spirit We are actively recruiting parents and family members who have their son

daughter or relative participating in Bulldog Athletics Being a WAC Booster Club member is easy and very

rewarding Please contact Booster Club Vice President Jess Keyes at jkeyes3yahoocom to get more

information or you can go onto our website at wwwwacbcorg You are greatly valued as a part of our WAC

Bulldog Family and together we will make a difference in the lives of our Bulldog Student-Athletes Please also

check out the West Allis Central website for up to date information about our Bulldog Athletics Programs at

httpcentralwawmk12wiusathletics

Be a Good Sport

Acceptable Behavior

Applause during introduction of players coaches and officials

Accept all decision of officials

Maintain self-control in all circumstances

Encourage surrounding people to display only good sportsmanship

Show concern for any injured players regardless of team

Applause at the end of contest for performances of participants

Unacceptable Behavior

Disrespectful derogatory harassing taunting intimidating humiliating or degrading yells chants

songs or gestures

Use of profanity or displays of anger that draw attention away from the game

Yells that antagonize opponents

Laughing or name-calling to distract an opponent

Booing criticizing heckling or displaying anger with an officialrsquos call

CALENDAR OF EVENTS 2015-16

These dates are subject to change Please consider the dates on the most recent newsletter the most

current dates Please check our school website for additional information centralwawmk12wius

April 4 School Resumes

April 6 End of Quarter 3

April 9 ACT Test Various rooms 800am

April 14 Parent Teacher Conferences Various rooms 430pm - 800pm

April 20 All City Band Festival Field House 700pm

April 30 Central-O-Rama Field House 800am ndash 200pm

May 6 State SoloEnsemble Competition TBA

May 11 Spring ChoirOrchestra Combined Concert Auditorium 700pm

May 12 Senior Honors and Awards Night Cafeteria 600pm

May 14 Prom Peck Center Zoo TBA

May 18 Spring Band Concert Auditorium 700pm

May 25 Music Awards Banquet CafeteriaAuditorium 530pm

May 26 Senior Picnic Field House Lunch periods

May 27 Inservice Day No school for students

May 30 Memorial Day No school

June 6 7 8 Exams Meet in Auditorium 1100am

June 8 Graduation Rehearsal for seniors

June 9 Last Day for Students

June 9 End of Quarter 4 End of Semester 2

June 10 Teacher Work Day No school for students

June 11 ACT Test Various rooms 800am

June 11 Graduation Field House 1100am