Millard West News 5710 So. 176th Ave. Omaha, NE 68135 402-715-6000 402-715-6060 fax http://mps.mwhs.schoolfusion.us/ February 2015 Year 20, Issue 7
Millard West Administrators Dr. Greg Tiemann – Principal Dr. Jennifer Allen – Asst. Principal, Curriculum & Instruction & 10th Grade Students Mr. Harry Grimminger – Asst. Principal, Student Services & 9th Grade Students Mr. Robert Lamberty – Asst. Principal, Assessment & 12th Grade Students Mrs. Stacy Longacre – Asst. Principal, Safety/Security & 11th Grade Students Mr. Chris Loofe - Asst. Principal, Activities Director
Millard Board of Education Mr. Dave Anderson Mr. Mike Kennedy Mr. Paul Meyer Mr. Mike Pate Mrs. Linda Poole Mr. Pat Ricketts Dr. Jim Sutfin – Superintendent
Mission Statement Millard West, a continuously improving professional learning community, investing in each learner through an inclusive environment, guided by high expectations, guarantees personal and academic growth and the ability to successfully compete and positively contribute to an increasingly globalized society.
Inside this issue: Summer School Info ......................................2 District Transfer Information .........................2 MPS Mobile App ...........................................3 Advisement Conference Schedule .................4 AP Testing Info ...............................................6-8 Senior Info .....................................................10 Music Notes ...................................................11
Photos courtesy of Prowler Yearbook Staff
Social Media in Sarpy County Info ................. 12 Activities & Athletics News............................ 21-22 Flyers in this issue: HONK the Musical ......................................... 23 Spring Baseball Camp .................................... 24 Spring Softball Clinic ...................................... 25 MPS App ........................................................ 26
THIRD SEMESTER PROGRESS CHECKS & GRADES Progress Check Semester Ends
The window for Within District Transfer for the 2015/2016 school year closes
Monday, Feb. 23rd Friday, March 13th
The following schools will be closed to Within District Transfers for the 2015/2016 school year: Reagan, Reeder, Upchurch, Wheeler, Beadle, Russell (7th & 8th Grade),
Progress Reports may be viewed via the Millard Public Schools App or on the Parent Portal. An email will be sent out when Progress grades are posted.
FROM THE SCHOOL NURSE: With flu season upon us there are some things that can be done to help reduce the chance of getting/ spreading this disease.
Stay home when you are
sick. If possible, stay home from work, school, and errands when you are sick.
Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Throw the tissue away after use and wash your hands. If a tissue is not available, cover your mouth and nose with your sleeve, not your hand.
Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially after you cough or sneeze. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based
2015 SUMMER SCHOOL INFORMATION Summer School will be held at Millard West High School from June 8—July 10. Millard Public Schools offers a wide variety of course offerings during the summer for students entering grades 9 –12. Registration begins February 2, 2015. Additional information can be found at: http://summerschool.mps.schoolfusion.us
hand rub.
Avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth. Germs spread this way.
Clean and disinfect surfaces or objects. Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces at home, work or school, especially when someone is ill.
Saturday, March 14
*Information from CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
9:00 am—4:00 pm 2
MILLARD PUBLIC SCHOOLS, THERE’S AN APP FOR THAT! Search the app store for Millard Public Schools today Did you know Millard Public Schools is mobile? The Millard Mobile App is powered by ParentLink and offers fast access to multiple resources all in one place. Anyone is welcome to download the app to access the district and school calendars, breakfast and lunch menus, social media, sports scores, contact information and more. The app is available for free for both Apple and Android mobile devices. Simply search “Millard Public Schools” in the iTunes and Google Play stores. Have a Windows phone or prefer to look at the app on your computer? Easy! Just go to https://mpsomaha.parentlink.net/m. The MPS Mobile app lets you select the schools you want to follow, the sports, calendars and more. This tool is especially powerful for families. All parents and guardians should receive a welcome letter a few days after they enroll their children into Millard schools. The letter will include log in and password information so the app will be personalized to them, allowing quick access to student schedules, grades and library books currently checked out. For those hard-to-find library books hiding somewhere in the house, parents will enjoy the app’s picture of the cover of the books! Millard Public Schools can also be found on our blog at www.proud2bmps.com, on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/MillardPublicSchools and on Twitter @MillardPS. All of these are easily accessible on the new MPS Mobile App. For more information about the new MPS Mobile App, contact the district communications at mpscommunicates@mpsomaha.org and at 402.715.8200.
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ADVISEMENT 2015-2016 Advisement for the 2015-2016 school year is fast approaching for current students in grades 9, 10, 11 and incoming 9th grade students. A letter will be sent home informing parents of the time and date of their appointment. An Advisor-Advisee Parent/ Guardian conference is required to finalize the student registration process. We look forward to the opportunity to discuss your son’s and/or daughter’s academic plan for the 2015-2016 school year. Your cooperation, participation, and interest are greatly appreciated.
The Advisement schedule is: Wednesday, February 11 (regular school day) 4:00-7:30 pm for current students in grades 9, 10, 11 Thursday, February 12 (no school for students) 1:00-8:00 pm for current students in grades 9, 10, 11 Thursday, February 26(regular school day) 6:30-7:30 pm Incoming 9th grade Advisement Conferences Families are invited to attend the Activity Fair after conferences in Wildcat I.
Special Note to All Millard West Families From: Greg Tiemann, Principal As parents and students make course selections during registration/advisement, please know that the class schedule at the beginning of the school year is based upon this process. The registration process for your student needs to be thoughtfully done and accepted as final. Because of staffing and space, the school will need to hold to its practice of not allowing changes in a student’s schedule for the upcoming year. Parents, students and the school must consider the spring registration process as being one of a near contractual agreement. Therefore, class schedules are not subject to change in terms of courses selected or class periods scheduled. Work schedules, jobs, open campus privileges, or before and after school responsibilities must be worked around the class schedule provided at the beginning of the year. Changing schedules for things such as transportation, work schedules, or to move a class to another period or to a different teacher causes unbalanced class loads for both other students and teaching staff. Changes will only be made if one of the following conditions exists: health problems, computer error, misplacement, failing prerequisites, or incomplete graduation requirements. Thank you for your assistance and understanding of the constraints the school is under.
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UPCOMING DATES
Numbers to Remember Attendance 402-715-6010 Activities 402-715-6025 Pupil Services/Guidance 402-715-6015 Administration Office 402-715-6000
Wed., Feb. 11.......... Advisement Conf— 4:00-7:30pm Thurs., Feb. 12 ........ NO SCHOOL Advisement Conf -1:00-8:00pm Fri., Feb. 13 ............ NO SCHOOL Mon., Feb. 16.......... NO SCHOOL Thurs., Feb. 26 ........ Incoming 9th Grade Night *Please call the Attendance Office at Registration- 6:30-7:30pm 402-715-6010 to report all absences, earFamilies are invited to attend an ly releases for appointments or late arriActivity Fair after their vals. Attendance does not accept written conference is completed March 16-20 ........... NO SCHOOL—Spring Break notes. Thank you. March 26 ................. AP Kickoff Night (5:00-6:30 pm) April 8 ..................... 11th Grade Sate Science & Math April 9 ..................... 11th Grade State Science & Math April 25 ................... Prom @ Century Link April 28 ................... ACT Test—11th Grade—Classes MR. MILLARD WEST PAGEANT 2015 Start @ 12:00 This year’s Mr. Millard West Pageant will be held May 4-15 ............... AP Tests on Friday, April 17th @ 7pm. May 7 ...................... Senior Honors Night—7:00 p.m. May 18 .................... Senior Banquet MWHS NATIONAL HONORS SOCIETY May 18 .................... Commencement Rehearsal at On Friday, February 6th, there will be a “RED Out” 10:00 am @ Millard West for our Millard West girls and boys Varsity basketball May 21 .................... Last day for Seniors games against Burke High School. At halftime, a rafMay 25 .................... NO SCHOOL—Memorial Day fle winner will be announced. The winner, and a guest May 29 ................... Last Day of School of his or her choosing, will have a front row seat in a LoveSac with free popcorn and a beverage, all the This calendar includes four days of school that may be used in comforts of home for the remainder of the game case of inclement weather. (*must be present to win). If you wear your own red shirt, you will receive 1 raffle ticket at the door to the Safe Schools Hotline game, and if you buy a shirt to support the American Break the Code of Silence! Heart Association, you will receive 3 raffle tickets, Share information about: earning more chances to win! Opportunities for Millard West students and staff to purchase an AHA shirt Weapons Threats will begin Monday, February 2nd in the Millard West Drugs Bullying Commons during lunch. Let’s show some Wildcat Vandalism Harassment spirit, while supporting a great cause! Gangs Theft Potential Suicides Other Safety Issues PROM 2014 Prom will be held at the Century Link Center on Saturday, April 25, 2014. POST PROM The Post Prom party is hosted by parents to provide a safe, alcohol-free night of entertainment for our students following the formal Prom. Please see the attached flyer to see how you, as a parent, can be part of this event through your volunteer work and donations. 5
AP Test Season Kick-Off Thursday, March 26 5:00 – 6:30 p.m. All Millard West students who have taken an AP class any time in the 2014-15 school year and are registered to take an AP Exam in May are invited to attend. Join us for: food, AP T-Shirts, AP Teachers, entertainment, etc. Look for more information coming to your QT and AP classes soon! Please refer any specific questions about testing offered at Millard West to Mrs. Mooberry at 715-6001 or Mrs Longacre at 715-6006.
College and Career Readiness Skills Group - Grades 9 & 10 The Guidance Office will be starting a College and Career Readiness Skills Group towards the end of February. We ran one group first semester and had positive feedback from participants. The skills of focus will include setting up an organizational system that works, note taking and test taking skills, understanding Infinite Campus grading profiles in different classes and learning how to better manage distractions and stress. We will also have guest speakers from our academies as well as other career speakers. The group meets on Mondays during Quality Time for a period of 6 to 8 weeks. Any Quality Time activities that might be missed during this time can be easily made up. Please contact Maureen Zohlen or Teresa Martindale in the Guidance Office at 402-715-6015 by February 20th if you are interested.
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Advanced Placement® Testing Information – May 2015 The time is here to order Advanced Placement® exams. All students who have successfully taken or are currently in an Advanced Placement® course should register to take the corresponding AP® exam. Exams will be administered between Monday, May 4 and Friday, May 15 (see testing schedule below). Exam Orders Exam Orders must be completed online prior to March 6th, 2015. To register for your AP Exams, you will need to follow three very simple steps: 1) Log on to your Naviance account (this can be accessed through the Millard West Home Page). 2) After successful login, click on the “About Me” tab near the top of the page. 3) Click on the survey link in the top left corner that says “AP Exam Orders 2015.” Fill out all the information requested on the survey, and make sure you have answered every required question. Funding Options All AP exams will be paid for by the Millard Public Schools Foundation. There will be no fees for AP exams; however, if you fail to report for an exam that you have ordered, you will be charged the College Board restocking fee. UNO Dual Enrollment Students Students who have enrolled in UNO Dual Enrollment will be required to take the corresponding AP exam. Students need to order these exams and check the “Dual Enrollment” box on the online survey. Testing Schedule Conflicts Exams may only be taken at the designated national time and date. Only one exam may be taken During any given testing session. Carefully check the testing schedule below for any conflicts you may have between exams. Please see Mrs. Mooberry prior to February 28th. if you have any AP exams scheduled at the same time, or if you have any other scheduling conflicts (athletic or other school sponsored activities). Late Testing Late testing is allowed by the CollegeBoard under very limited conditions. Alternate exams must be ordered and must be given on the assigned dates. CollegeBoard charges an additional $55.00 for each late exam given. Late testing is only permitted for specific emergency situations or district competitions. Late testing is not permitted for senior class trips, school assemblies, family vacations or family commitments. Any student who thinks he/she might qualify for late testing should see Mrs. Mooberry.
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2015 AP Exam Schedule
Week 1 Monday, May 4
Morning
Afternoon
8 a.m.
12 p.m.
Chemistry
Psychology
Environmental Science
Tuesday, May 5
Wednesday, May 6
Calculus AB
AP Seminar
Calculus BC
Chinese Language and Culture
English Literature and Compositions
Japanese Language and Culture Physics 1 : Algebra-Bases
Thursday, May 7
Friday, May 8
Computer Science A
Art History
Spanish Language Culture
Physics 2: Algebra-Based
German Language and Culture
European History
United State History Studio Art—Last day for Coordinators to submit digital portfolios
Week 2 Monday, May 11
Morning
Afternoon
Afternoon
8 a.m.
12 p.m.
2 p.m.
Biology
Physics C. Mechanics
Music Theory
Tuesday, May 12
Wednesday, May 13
Thursday, May 14
Friday, May 15
United States Government and Politics
English Language and Composition
Comparative Governments and Politics
French Language and Culture
Statistics
Italian Language and Culture
World History
Macroeconomics
Human Geography
Latin
Microeconomics
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Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism
Mrs. Brooke Phillips, Language Arts Teacher and Theatre Director at Millard West High School was awarded Teacher of the Year at the Nebraska Thespian Festival of the International Thespian Society . Her passion for theatre education, her commitment to her students, and the amount of work she puts into every production in Millard West's drama department was formally commemorated. Congratulations to Millard West Guidance Counselor Vicky Munoz who is now Dr. Vicky Munoz!! Dr. Munoz recently earned her Phd in Education at the University of Nebraska. Congratulations to the FCCLA students who are advancing to State STAR (Students Taking Action with Recognition) Natalie Person, Illustrated Talk—”Depression and Suicide Awareness” Jaci Henderson, Teach and Train—”Speech Pathology”
2015 District DECA Winners Name
Event
Place
Hannah Berry
Apparel and Accessories
Top 8
Payton Kelly
Apparel and Accessories
Top 8
Gretchen Lusso
Apparel and Accessories
3rd place
Andrew Call
Business Services Marketing
2nd place
Buying and Decision Making Team
1st place
Buying and Decision Making Team
Top 8
Tiffany Wentworth
Food Service Marketing
Top 8
Spencer Call Sarah Baker Thomas O’Gorman Isabelle Wostoupal
Hospitality and Tourism Decision Making Team Marketing Communications Decision Making Team
2nd place
Sean Caniglia
Restaurant Full Serve Marketing
Top 8
Tanner Marino
Restaurant Full Serve Marketing
3rd place
Taylor Knipp
Retail Merchandising
Top 8
Spencer Marxsen Zach Sullivan Nathan Seaton Ethan Stuckwisch
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Top 8
SENIOR INFORMATION Honors Night for Seniors Honor’s Night for Seniors is Thursday, May 7 at 7:00 p.m. Graduation Rehearsal Practice for Commencement will be on Monday, May 18 at 10:00 a.m. (during extended QT) at Millard West. Senior Banquet The Senior Banquet will be on Monday, May 18 in the Commons at Millard West. Last Day for Seniors The last day of school for seniors is a full day on Thursday, May 21. Graduation Date and Place Graduation 2015 is on Sunday, May 24 at 1:00 p.m. at the Century Link Center. Parents and family members do not need tickets to attend graduation at the Century Link Center. With the size of the center, we are able to accommodate all members of a graduate’s family. There will be handicapped accessible seating on the main floor.
SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION Millard West students are offered millions of dollars in scholarship money each year because of outstanding academic achievements. We love to acknowledge students for these accomplishments through the Omaha World-Herald, Honors Night and in the Graduation Program but … if you don’t notify us we don’t know! To let us know of scholarships, please make a copy of the award letter and have your student turn in the copy to Brenda Cary in the Guidance Office. Please let us know of any and all offers (as they are received) so your student can be recognized – even if the offer may not be accepted by your student. The deadline to turn in scholarship offers to be printed in the Omaha World-Herald, Honors Night and Graduation Programs is April 10, 2015.
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MUSIC DEPT NOTES The Wildcat Bands will be having a busy February as we begin to ramp up concert and contest season. First, the Winter Bands Concert will occur on Thursday, Feb. 19 at 7:00 p.m. in the Auditorium. Admittance is free and the Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble will preform. Members of the Concert Band (and 9th and 10th graders from the other concert groups) have been preparing a solo and small ensemble works for the Elkhorn Band Olympics, which will be that Sunday, Feb. 21, the Jazz Bands will preform at the University of Nebraska at Omaha Jazz Festival on Friday, Feb. 27. The Winter Guard began it’s inaugural season at the HWAA Evaluation Clinic on January 31 and will preform in competitions every Saturday in February. You can see them at Papillion-La Vista HS on Feb. 7, Papillion-LaVista South HS on Feb. 14, Bellevue East HS on Feb. 21 and Millard South HS on Feb. 28. Local Pizza Huts will be continuing their Fundraising Night for the band on February 27. Order anything while mentioning Millard West Bands at the following three locations and 20% of the total sales will get donated to the Bands. 168th & Q, 180th & Pacific or Millard Ave and Q St. locations. Thanks for your continued support of Millard West Bands. Incoming freshman, don’t miss our booth at the Activities Fair on Feb. 26!
Orchestra Students have received information and reminders about the Concerto Competition, February 19 after school. This event is exciting and positive! What a great opportunity for growth! Encourage your young musicians to consider this opportunity. The UNL “Invitation Only” Spring Strings Honors Orchestra This exclusive concert will take place at the Glenn Korff School of Music at the University of Nebraska— Lincoln on February 20-21 with special guest award-winning professional conductor of the Virginia Symphony, Maestro Benjamin Rous! More details at: http://go.unl.edu/bb83 Orchestra Cultural Outing Chicago Symphony at the Lied Center for the Performing Arts—Friday, February 6. Please arrive shortly before 6pm in the front of Millard West. Dress up! Musical Valentines this month, performed during QT, will spread friendship and fun!
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SOCIAL MEDIA IN SARPY COUNTY Sarpy County Diversion is sponsoring a FREE educational class to parents and youths of the metropolitan area. Sarpy County’s goal is to inform the residents of Sarpy County and the surrounding areas of the growing use, dangers, and parental concerns of social media websites and popular “apps”. This class will be offered quarterly. Description: Parents and Professionals Night:
An overview of popular social media sites. Tips for parents on how to handle problems/issues their child may face. Statistics on how social media has grown in the past 5 years Tackling the most popular social media “apps” that are available to teenagers at their fingertips, such as their cell phones, ipads, ipods, etc. Opportunity for parents to ask questions and voice their concerns.
Youth Night:
Topics to be discussed range from: Internet crimes ▪ online enticement ▪ statistics of the metro area on sexual predators/social media crimes ▪ sexting ▪ online bullying ▪ Nebraska State Laws of misusing social media, etc.
Safety Protection: Privacy Settings ▪ How to use technology appropriately ▪ Password Settings ▪ Displaying Personal Information ▪ Posting Pictures ▪ Posting “status” up-dates, etc.
WHEN: March 18th – Parents Night 6:00 – 8:00p.m. March 26th – Youth Night 6:00 – 8:00p.m. WHERE: Sarpy County Board Room Located in the Sarpy County Administration Building 1210 Golden Gate Drive Papillion, NE 68046 Getting Registered: Space is limited. Please RSVP Contact Tina Harper at the Sarpy County Diversion Office to register 402-593-2207 or tharper@sarpy.com
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Dear Fellow Millard West High Parents, Throughout the year our principal receives funding requests from teachers to support student generated ideas and materials that would enhance their ability to provide our children the best education and experience possible. These requests are not funded by the Millard Public School System and frequently the idea is lost or the teacher funds it on their own. In 2009, this idea was inspired by an initiative that became reality through Mr. Kip Colony, who hosted a holocaust survivor, Ms. Livia Bitton Jackson, an author of a book he used in his class. The idea was a student’s, but without his courage and support, it would not have become a reality. Her visit touched every aspect of not only MWHS, but the local community as well, and was the impetus for this request. It was the realization that there is no money available for Dr. Tiemann to draw upon and the desire to reward our teachers and staff with a supporting discretionary fund, therefore the start of Generating Innovation for Teachers and Students (GIFTS) alias the Principal’s Fund four years ago. Last year, donations totaled $1,181, this is less than previous years. This year, Dr. Tiemann used the money to fund a history class field trip to the Durham Heritage Museum for the special 1960's exhibit and a business class taking a trip to Werner Enterprises to further their educational experience. Additionally, the fund provided the opportunity for West Friends club to be started that helps develop relationships between special needs students and their peers. The West Friends club has attended basketball games together, had a cook out among other activities. Funds also were allocated to purchase aquarium supplies for a science classroom as well as a deposit box for the accounting office. Teachers are always looking for materials and experiences to make learning memorable and engaging. It has been met with rave reviews by both the students and teachers. Not only do our students reap the benefits, but the teachers are also encouraged and motivated. Every year presents a new challenge as our school district is dedicated to helping our children be competitive in the 21st century and with it comes instructional needs and ideas to fulfill that goal. I am asking that as you write out your checks this year, you include one to Millard West High School for this fund. A $10 donation would be great but no amount is too small or too large and it is tax deductible (receipt will be provided). I will be accepting donations during registration. Look for the table labeled GIFTS in the common area. Your money is held by the school for use by the Principal. Thank you for any help you can give. If you have questions you may contact me at h_hutchison@hotmail.com. Sincerely, Heather C. N. Hutchison
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MORNING BUILDING ACCESS Millard West students are able to enter the main entrance beginning at 6:15 a.m. The main East entrance will be the only way to enter the building before 7:15 a.m. The entrance on the West side will be open for student entry at 7:15 a.m. Tables and chairs are available in the commons area before school for students to study or eat breakfast purchased in either the Cat’s Den or cafeteria. PLEASE UPDATE YOUR E-MAIL Parents and Guardians Millard West communicates primarily via e-mail. We do not want you to miss any information we are sending out to you. If your e-mail has changed, please e-mail: kgfusselman@mpsomaha.org or call the Guidance Office at 402-715-6015. STUDENT PARKING This is a reminder that Millard West offers campus parking for a yearly fee of $35. For this fee students are issued a parking decal and can park in student parking areas on campus. The student must provide a parking registration form signed by a parent and the student. Only the vehicle with a valid parking decal can use student parking areas. Students with a valid parking decal are free to drive another vehicle to school, but this vehicle must be registered in the attendance office on a daily basis. Students can purchase a second decal for $5. Purchasing a parking decal does not guarantee a parking space in the school parking lot. Please feel free to contact Stacy Longacre at 402-715-6006 if you have any questions regarding parking procedures. Money generated by the sale of parking decals is used to provide an outside security person to maintain the safety of student and staff vehicles. Millard West has a very low rate of damage or theft in student parking areas and the outside security plays a large role in this. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! Every term, the students in the Oral Communications classes (Speech, Debate and Forensics) go through a Mock Job Interview. For this project, we need anywhere between 2530 community members to come in and interview the students. The first session is Thursday, September 18th from 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. If interested, please contact Jennifer Jerome at jmjerome@mpsomaha.org DONATE YOUR OLD LAPTOP, TABLET, ANDROID OR APPLE DEVICE Do you have an old laptop tablet or android or apple device lying around that you no longer? Consider donating it to our computer science classes. They are in need of old laptops and other devices (do not need to be in working order) for a computer rebuilding project. You can remove the hard-drive before donating if you would like. Please bring them to the Administration Office to donate. Thank you! SCHOOL LUNCH ACCOUNTS
Students putting money on accounts can do so from 6:30-10:00 a.m. daily. No money can be put on accounts during lunch periods. Lunch Prices High School Breakfast High School Lunch Extra Milk
$1.80 (includes milk) $2.95 & $3.25 (includes milk) $ .45
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ATTENDANCE OFFICE INFORMATION CLIP AND SAVE
Attendance 402-715-6010 (Use this number to report absences, call students in late, appointments, or phone messages) Guidance & Pupil Services 402-715-6015 Activities 402-715-6025 Millard West Main Number 402-715-6000 DAILY ATTENDANCE & TARDIES Parents and students are reminded that classes begin at 8:45 a.m. each Monday morning and at 8:00 a.m. Tuesday through Friday during the year. Students are recommended to follow a morning routine that allows them to arrive at school at least 15 minutes before class begins. This arrival time allows adequate time to socialize, organize school materials, and report to class a few minutes early. On a daily basis, many of our late students enter the building from 1 to 10 minutes late. Students leaving the house 15 to 20 minutes earlier can easily eliminate this problem. Students send a positive message to their teachers and don’t miss valuable learning time when present in class on time each day. Thank you to those students who are on time for class every day. This is one of those seemingly little things in life that can make a big difference. REPORTING ABSENCES If a student is absent from school, a parent/guardian should call the Attendance Office at 402-715-6010 or 402-715-6011 the same day to report the absence. Parents/guardians are expected to call each day the student is absent from school unless other arrangements have been made with the Attendance Office. A phone call will be adequate notice of the student’s absence from school. Handwritten notes will not be accepted by the Attendance Office to report an absence.
A SPECIAL NOTE FROM THE ATTENDANCE OFFICE Being responsible for tracking the attendance of over 2400 students daily is a huge job. As a result, the Millard West Attendance Office is an extremely busy place between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. The attendance secretaries have a wide variety of responsibilities during the school day and each works very hard to serve the Millard West community. Incoming phone calls to the Attendance Office are numerous during the school day. We fully understand the need for parents to contact the Attendance Office to communicate about students needing to leave school for medical appointments, family emergencies, or other appointments. Coordinating these phone calls and providing necessary passes to students consumes an extensive amount of staff time. Please reserve your phone calls to necessary appointments and other Attendance Office business. Much too frequently our phone lines and staff time are tied up with calls requesting students to be dismissed to leave campus for lunch or to be dismissed from attendance at study hall. Millard School Board Policy states that students in grades 9 through 11 are expected to be in school all day. This group of students does not have open campus privileges and can’t be dismissed for lunch or study hall. We are asking you as parents not to make these type of calls. They consume valuable time of our Attendance Office staff. Thank you for your help with this matter. Your students will be seniors before you know it and will have earned the privilege of open campus. 15
TARDY RULES A student will be assigned to Tuesday/Thursday school when late to a class or Quality Time 6 times. Additional tardiness will result in disciplinary action including but not limited to Tuesday/Thursday School, suspension, removal from class with a grade of 5. Students arriving more than 20 minutes late for class will be recorded as excessively tardy (ET) and subject to disciplinary action. CELL PHONES/PERSONAL TECHNOLOGY DEVICES Student use of cell phones/personal technology devices is permitted during passing periods and in the cafeteria during lunch. Students will not be permitted to use cell phones/ technology devices in school classrooms for non-educational purposes (texting, taking pictures, accessing Facebook, playing games, etc.). A classroom teacher may permit use of cell phones/devices during class/quality time for instructional purposes only. Any student use of a cell phone/technology device which disrupts a classroom can be cause for teacher confiscation of the item. The confiscated phone/device may be either returned by the teacher or given to a school administrator at the end of the class period. Failure to give the phone/device to any staff member upon request will be considered insubordination resulting in disciplinary action. Multiple infractions of classroom disruption involving a cell phone/device will result in escalated consequences. STUDENT HANDBOOK During the first week of the new school year all students were issued a copy of the 2014-2015 Millard West Student Handbook. The handbook includes information specific to Millard West along with the Millard Public Schools Standards for Student Conduct. The Standards for Student Conduct apply to all Millard Public School students. Parents are urged to review the student handbook with students. It is important for both parents and students to know the contents of the Code of Conduct. Please take the time to read through and discuss this document with your student(s). DRESS CODE It is important for students and parents to be aware of Millard West dress restrictions. Tanktops (without t-shirt underneath), halter tops, spaghetti strap tops, mesh clothing, and other such revealing clothing is not acceptable for school. As a simple reference, shirts or blouses worn to school must completely cover the back and stomach of the student. Any garment should also have sleeves completely covering both shoulders. Excessively short skirts and shorts are not permitted to be worn in the school building. T-shirt manufacturers continue to develop clothing inappropriate for the school setting. Noted below are examples of T-shirt messages, statements, illustrations, etc., not acceptable to be worn at Millard West. Vulgar or offensive messages. Sexually explicit or sexual innuendo (inferences). Demeaning or derogatory statements related to individuals or groups of persons (racial, ethnic,sexual orientation, etc). Promotion of drugs, tobacco, alcohol. Promotion of violence, weapons, aggression, etc. We know that parents and students will demonstrate good judgment while shopping for school clothes. The Millard West student body is expected to enter the school building each day “dressed to learn”. Please expect students to be confronted by a staff member if their dress is judged to be inappropriate. Millard West is a place of learning and appropriate school dress does make a positive difference.
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MILLARD WEST LIBRARY Our many voracious readers will be happy to see hundreds of new books on our shelves. It never ceases to amaze the staff that so many of our kids just love to read! Technology plays a huge part in education today. Every Fall we encourage students to invest in a personal flash drive. Most of us have learned the hard way that we really do need to save twice.
Library Hours Monday-Thursday: 7:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Friday: 7:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. TESTING CENTER This center is for students who have missed a test or other homework and need to make it up. The student needs to make arrangements with the teacher prior to report to the Testing Center to make up the work. Testing Center Hours Monday 7:30 - 8:45 a.m.—Lecture Hall Tuesday 3:30 - 5:00 p.m.—Room 100B Thursday 3:30 - 5:00 p.m.—Room 100B STUDY CENTER HOURS - LOCATED IN THE LIBRARY Staff members are available to assist students in the following subject areas during our after school Study Center on Tuesday and Thursdays from 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. beginning on Tuesday, August 20th. Tuesday - 3:30-5:30 p.m. English, Math, Spanish & Social Studies teachers will be available to assist students in the Info Center Science teachers will be available in Room 264 to assist students Thursday - 3:30-5:30 p.m. Math & Spanish teachers will be available to assist students in the Library MATH AND SPANISH TUTORS IN THE GUIDANCE OFFICE Student tutors will be available in the Guidance Office on Wednesdays from 3:15—4:15 p.m. to help students who are struggling in Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II, College Prep Math and Precalc. Spanish tutors available for Spanish I and II. Please report to the Guidance Office immediately after school if you would like to receive help from another student in one of these areas.
SCRATCHIN POST For all your apparel needs, come visit us at the Scratchin Post. We are located in the Millard West commons area. The Scratchin Post is operated by Millard West DECA. Monday Store Hours 7:50 - 8:45 a.m. 12:07 - 1:53 p.m.
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Dual Enrollment Opportunities Millard West 2014-2015 Students taking specified Advanced Placement Courses are given the opportunity to dual enroll for college credit as well as high school credit. Currently Millard Public Schools is working with the University of Nebraska at Omaha. UNO determines which of Millard’s courses align with their college curriculum and which of Millard’s teachers qualify as adjunct professors. Only those courses and teachers approved by UNO offer the option of dual enrollment credit. Students must have a cumulative GPA of a 3.0 or greater in order to qualify for dual enrollment credit. Students must also sign up for dual enrollment credit while enrolled in the corresponding Millard course. Students will not be allowed to retroactively pay for dual enrollment credit. Enrollment requirements are set by UNO and may be changed by them prior to any registration period. Students will earn credit from UNO and will need to have a transcript from UNO sent to the university they plan on attending. As with all transfer credit, the attending universities decide if and how they accept the transfer credit from UNO. It is recommended that students call the attending college and ask about the acceptance of the specific transfer credit before enrolling in the dual enrollment course. If a student is enrolling in a science or math program, the attending university may not accept dual enrollment credit in science and math. Most dual enrollment credits will transfer as general required courses rather than as majorspecific course work. Students should call the admission’s office at the university they are planning on attending to check for specific information on transfer credit acceptance. All Advanced Placement Courses offer Advanced Placement Testing through the College Board each spring. All students enrolled in AP courses are expected to take the corresponding AP exams. Students may qualify for college credit depending on the grade they earn on the exam(s) and the university they are attending. A list of Advanced Placement credits granted by all colleges/universities is available at: http://collegesearch.collegeboard.com/apcreditpolicy/index.jsp UNO’s Enrollment Process A UNO representative will visit the dual enrollment courses two weeks prior to the online registration deadline. The cost for each course, each semester will be $250 whether it is for a three-credit, four-credit, or fivecredit class. Millard West will send the registrations to UNO. Each parent/student will receive a bill from the University and will pay UNO directly. No money should be given to Millard West. The $250 fee is a significant reduction in the normal tuition for a UNO class. UNO dual-enrolled students are required to take the AP test in May; however, UNO will pay for the AP exam costs (an $91 cost per exam in the spring of 2015) in the dual-enrolled subject. By turning in the enrollment forms, the parent/student is agreeing to a financial obligation and agreement with UNO. All of UNO’s policies apply. Students must pass the dual enrollment course with a grade of C or better to earn college credit. The grading scale will be the same as for all Millard classes. Grade weighting for advanced placement classes is for Millard’s GPA purposes only and does not apply to the UNO grade report. If you have questions, please feel free to contact Mrs. Stacy Longacre or Joy Mooberry at Millard West at 715-6006. For UNO specific questions, please contact Ms. Kelly Malone of the UNO Academic Affairs Office at 554-3810 or e-mail her at: malonek@mail.unomaha.edu or check http://dualenroll.unomaha.edu/studentqa.php
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AP Dual Credit Options for 2014-2015 Millard West High School
University of Nebraska
UNO At Omaha
Students must have a cumulative GPA of a 3.0 or greater in order to qualify for dual enrollment credit. Students must also sign up for dual enrollment credit concurrently with enrollment in the corresponding Millard West course. Students will not be allowed to retroactively pay for dual enrollment credit. Enrollment requirements are set by UNO and may be changed by them prior to any registration period.
English A.P. English Literature (Ms. Sandoz or Mr. Mercer) UNO English 1010: Introduction to Genre Studies- prose (3 credit hours) UNO English 1020: Introduction to Genre Studies- poetry, drama, film (3 credit hours) Math A.P. Calculus AB (Mr. Hall only) UNO Math 1950: Calculus I (5 credit hours) A.P. Calculus BC (Mr. Hall only) UNO Math 1950: Calculus I (5 credit hours) UNO Math 1960: Calculus II (5 credit hours) A.P. Statistics (Mr. Kelderman or Mrs. Delehant) UNO Statistics CIST 2500: Introduction to Applied Statistics (3 credits)
World Languages A.P. French (Ms. Johnson) UNO French 2120: Intermediate French 2 (3 credit hours) A.P. German (Ms. Langer) UNO German 2120: Intermediate German 2 (3 credit hours) A.P. Spanish (Ms. Ehrke) UNO Spanish 2120: Intermediate Spanish 2 (3 credit hours)
Science A.P. Biology (Mr. Carlson or Dr. Hylok) UNO Biology 1450: Biology I (5 credits) UNO Biology 1750: Biology II (5 credits) A.P. Physics (Mr. Berzina) UNO Physics 1110: General Physics (4 credits) A.P. Environmental Science (Ms.Ord) UNO Biology 1330: Biology (3 credits) Social Studies A.P. Comparative Government (Ms. Bragg) UNO Political Science 2500: Introduction to Comparative Politics (3 credits) A.P. European History (Mr. Fields or Mr. Royers) UNO History 1510: Western Civilization 1453-1789 (3 credit hours) UNO History 1520: Western Civilization since 1789 (3 credit hours) A.P. Psychology (Mrs. Bragg) UNO Psychology 1010: Introductory Psychology (3 credit hours)
A.P. Government & Politics: US (Mrs. Watson) UNO Political Science 1100 (3 credit hours) A.P. United States History (Mr. Heys or Mr. Bull) UNO History 1110: American History to 1865 (3 credit hours) UNO History 1120: American History since 1865 (3 credit hours)
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Music A.P. Music Theory (Mr. Keith) UNO Music 1420: Music Core Curriculum II (3 credit hours)
Other Dual Enrollment Options Athletic Training and Sports Injuries Internship (Mr. Carlson) UNO PE 3040: Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries Academies: Education, Finance and Entrepreneurship Each academy offers dual enrollment opportunities through UNO and Metro. Students must be enrolled in the academy to take advantage of these opportunities. See district website on Academies for more information.
GUIDANCE NEWS Students planning to attend four year colleges and universities should take a college entrance exam a minimum of three times during their junior/senior year of high school. Students should also research their possible post-secondary institutions in order to review admission testing requirements. Please contact the Millard West Guidance Department if you have questions.
2014-2015 ACT Test Dates Students may register by going to the following website: www.actstudent.org
Test Date
Registration Deadline
(Late Fee Required)
September 13, 2014
8-Aug-14
August 9–22, 2014
October 25, 2014
19-Sep-14
September 20–October 3, 2014
December 13, 2014
7-Nov-14
November 8–21, 2014
February 7, 2015
9-Jan-15
January 10–16, 2015
April 18, 2015
13-Mar-15
March 14–27, 2015
June 13, 2015
8-May-15
May 9–22, 2015
2014-2015 SAT Test Dates Students may register by going to the following website: ww.collegeboard.com/students/testing
Test Date
Registration Deadline
Late Registration Closes
October 11, 2014
September 12, 2014
September 30-2014
November 8, 2014
October 9, 2014
October 28, 2014
December 6, 2014
November 6, 2014
November 24, 2014
January 24, 2015
December 29, 2014
January 13, 2015
March 14, 2015
February 13, 2015
March 3, 2015
May 2, 2015
April 6, 2015
April 21, 2015
June 6, 2015
May 8, 2015
May 27, 2015
Additional fees apply if you register late or make changes to your test type, center or date after registering.
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WILDCAT ACTIVITIES & ATHLETIC NEWS To view up-to-date athletic schedules go to: http://www.mhsaaconference.org/g5-bin/client.cgi?G5genie=72&school_id=13 ATHLETICS FOR THE 2014-2015 SCHOOL YEAR All students and parents are reminded that in order to participate in interscholastic NSAA athletics & activities, all students must do the following: 1. Pass a minimum of 20 credits during the previous two semesters. West students must be enrolled in a minimum of two classes in each nine week term. We strongly recommend a minimum of three courses and encourage students to register for four classes each nine weeks. 2. Have a physical exam by a licensed physician after May 1, 2014 and have the required forms completed. 3. Complete the student Participation/required forms, complete the Emergency Card, plus the Transportation Form. 4.
Millard Public Schools has an annual non refundable participation fee of $60.00 for each student participating in school sponsored athletic activities as well as show choir, dance team, cheerleading and lacrosse. All students participating who have paid the $60.00 fee receive the Millard West student athletic admission pass.
All forms are available in the office or on the MWHS website under Athletic Eligibility Forms. PLEASE! Don’t put off getting your physical or completing and turning in the necessary forms. Get them turned in well ahead of the first scheduled practice. THANK YOU TO PARENTS, FANS AND COMMUNITY! The West High athletic staff would like to thank all of our parents, students, fans and the Millard West community for their enthusiastic support of our athletic and activities programs during the 2014-15 school year. Your support in attending, participating and following our programs is appreciated. How can you support Millard West Athletics and Activities? It’s easy! Here’s how:
Encourage your student/parent and friends to be involved in sports or organizations by participating or attending West High activities. High school sports and fine arts performances are the BEST ENTERTAINMENT VALUE around! Not only does your attendance provide financial support, but it shows our students that we care about and are interested in their lives and the things that matter to them.
Encourage your student to purchase an activity ticket. It is $40.00 and allows the student to gain admission to any home athletic event at which admission is charged, without additional charge. It also allows them admission at student prices to all Metro Conference events. 2014-2015 Admission prices are as follows: Varsity Football and Basketball Adults = $6.00 Students = $4.00 All Other Varsity Sports Adults = $5.00 Students = $3.00 Non Varsity Events Adults = $3.00 Students = $1.00
Join the Millard West Athletic Booster Club. Help this organization support our athletes and coaches with parents’ nights, banquets and fundraisers to help us provide in areas where revenues match needs. See attached forms for more information on how to join. 21
SPRING SPORTS INFORMATION SPRING SPORTS COACHES INFO. Boys Track—Max Kurz Girls Track - Seth Turman Baseball—Frank Ryan Girls Tennis—M. J. Robertson Boys Golf—Eric Little Girls Soccer—Jacque Tevis-Butler Boys Soccer—Ron Beernink Boys Lacrosse– Kurt Carlson
EMAIL ADDRESSES mkurz@mpsomaha.org sbturman@mpsomaha.org fryan@mpsomaha.org mjrobertson@mpsomaha.org emlittle@mpsomaha.org jtevis@mpsomaha.org rbeerrnink@mpsomaha.org info@millardwestlax.com
SPRING ATHLETICS Spring sports are right around the corner, with practices beginning on Monday, March 2. Sports offered are boys and girl’s soccer, boys and girls track and field, baseball and lacrosse. Any student, who is planning on participating in a spring sport and not already competing in a fall or winter sport, must have a physical and parent consent form on file in the activities office in order to practice and check out equipment. There is a one time $60.00 participation fee required of all participants who try out. GIRLS SOCCER Girls soccer tryouts will begin on Monday, March 2. Girls interested in trying out should contact Ms. Tevis in Room 207 for more information. Tryout/practice schedules will likely not be available until the week before tryouts begin.
Spring Baseball (9-12 Boys) There will be / and have been some informational meetings (see dates below) for more details on the upcoming season. Just showing-up on March 2nd is not the proper way to get ready. PLAYERS are responsible to obtain the proper information and to communicate with the coaches if they are interested. Students in grades (10-12), not in a Winter sport, have the opportunity to participate in formal strength & conditioning workouts that have already begun (see Coach Ryan or Coach Sadowski). Important Baseball Dates : 1. **Feb. 4 PRE-SEASON PARENT meeting in the Lecture Hall *This informational meeting is geared for 9TH grade parents and others who have not previously been a part of the Baseball program 6:30 p.m. – Spring baseball meeting -- Tryout procedures, squad make-up, See the bas fundraising, parent info eb and softball all 7:15 p.m. – Baseball fundraising & Summer ball info spring cam 2. Feb. 25 “Final” All Grades (9-12) Player meeting 3:25 in Wildcat III p flyers for G *** Participation paperwork & fees due in office for clearance to tryout rades with Coach Ryan 6-8 later 3.
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4. March 15 5:00 p.m. - Parent & Player meeting for all who make our teams
2015 SUMMER CAMPS INFORMATION 2015 Summer Camp Information is on the Millard West website: http://mps.mwhs.schoolfusion.us/ Activities/Summer Camps 2015 Camps offered: Boys and Girls Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Soccer, Volleyball, Wrestling 22
HONK! MILLARD WEST PERFORMING ARTS PRESENTS
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TICKETS $13 @ www.showtix4u.com
Millard West BASEBALL CAMP Grades 6, 7, 8 Mon. March 16 & Tue. March 17 (Spring Break) Where: Millard West HS Gyms Cost: $50 (includes T-shirt) March 16
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9:30am - 12:00pm Clinic Bring : Glove, Gym shoes, Practice clothes, (Bat & helmet optional) MONDAY : Warm-up, Base running, Infield, Outfield, Hitting & Bunting Tuesday : All of above + Pitching & Catching (bring gear if you have it). *Fill out application below & enclose check payable to Millard West by March 9th
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Frank Ryan Millard West HS 5710 So. 176 Ave. Omaha, NE. 68135
Questions : 715-6029 or fryan@mpsomaha.org
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Name________________________________________ Current School___________________ Grade _______ Address_____________________________________ Phone_________________ E-mail____________________ City____________________ Zip__________ Emergency Contact/Phone______________________________ Note: All campers must carry their own insurance. Millard Public Schools, Millard West, & Millard West Coaching Staff do not provide medical insurance for campers. Campers assume the risk of participation in these camps. Millard Public Schools, Millard West, & Millard West Coaching Staff cannot be held responsible for injuries sustained at camp. Parent Signature ___________________________________
Grades 6, 7 & 8 2014 – 2015 school year What: Where: When: Time:
Girls Softball Middle School Clinic Millard West High School Softball fields Tuesday April 21, 2015 5:30 – 7:30pm COST: $10
**Please make all checks payable to: Millard West Softball
Fill out application below and send to: *High School Camp or additional forms can be downloaded by going to: http://www.mpsomaha.org/mwhs click “Athletics.” Any questions call: 402-680-0493
Don Brummer MWHS 5710 S. 176th Ave. Omaha, NE 68135
TEAR OFF HERE --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Name ______________________________
2014-15 Grade _________ School _____________________________
Address _______________________________________ City ___________________ Zip ________________ Phone ___________________ RELEASE FORM: In consideration of the acceptance of this registration form, I, intending to legally bound, herby for myself, my heirs, executors and administrators, waive and release any and all rights and claims for damages I may have against Don Brummer, Millard West/Millard District, or its representatives and/or assignees, for any and all damages which may be sustained and suffered in connection with or entry in this camp, and which may arise out of my traveling to, participation in, or returning from camp. Millard Public Schools /Millard West high School does not provide medical insurance for camp participants. The camp participants assume the risk of participation.
Parent Signature: _________________________________Date:___________ Student Signature: _________________________________Date:___________
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