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Principal's Newsletter April-May 2016

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WLHS Principal’s

NEWSLETTER

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2 PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE 8 3 FUTURE FRESHMAN PARENT NIGHT 9 4 WINTER ATHLETIC SEASON SUMMARY 9 6 BADGER STATE REPRESENTATIVES 10 6 ACADEMIC TOP TEN 11 8 OUR HANDS FOR HIS SERVICE 12

APRIL / MAY 2016 SHARE THE MISSION PRISM 2016 LUNCH YEAR-END PROCEDURE GRADUATION INFORMATION WHAT’S COMING UP? GUIDANCE DEPARTMENT INFORMATION


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As we continue to reflect upon the WLHS culture, we come to the fourth of seven indicators which we have adopted and ask God to help us live.

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4 CHRISTIAN LEADERSHIP IS EXPECTED.

In the last few decades the topic of leadership has trended strong. Check the number of bestsellers, seminars, and even college courses with the word “leader” or “leadership” in them for proof. One reason for leadership’s surge in popularity is the diagnosis that for too long far too many organizations have failed to reach their potential due to incompetent leadership. And so recipes for CEOs, presidents, board chairpersons and others who find themselves at the top of a flow chart abound. Perhaps some of our graduates will land in such positions of leadership. Given their gifts, we would not be surprised, and we pray their leadership will be informed and guided by their faith. Yet also true is the adage “Too many cooks spoil the soup.” Not every WLHS student will have this kind of leadership position, nor should they. How then can we expect leadership? Christian leadership is not about the position one holds but about the way one lifts–standards, spirits, productivity. In short, this kind of Christian leader, whether or not she has a title, raises the people and place around her because of who she is. And they do this in many ways, among them: 1 They are courageous. They will q speak and stand for God’s will

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embraces leading through and by service to others as opposed to gaining authority over others.

are relationship-minded. People matter q They more than things or power. “Do nothing out of

selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others” (Philippians 2:3, 4). The Apostle Paul’s inspired counsel is a sound blueprint for Christian leadership.

In competition our opponents recognize this leadership in the way we win humbly and the way we lose graciously. On field trips, curators, guides, and owners recognize this leadership in our volume, our discourse, our readiness to observe boundaries. Employers recognize this leadership in our attendance, our punctuality, our integrity. Visitors to our school recognize this leadership by the way our hall traffic flows, our cafeteria operates, and our students interact. Of course, our Christian leadership is far from perfect. We stumble, sinners that we are. And then we show leadership by owning our mistakes, by asking forgiveness, by apologizing, and by compensating when appropriate. We can and do expect our students to be leaders wherever they are because that is what Christ has called them to be. By grace he dwells in their hearts through saving faith in his meritorious work. That allows our students to see themselves as his ambassadors who have the privilege of bringing his light to all situations. “Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith and in purity” (I Timothy 4:12).

Phil Leyrer, principal


Welcome To Our Future Parents This is the first issue of the newsletter being sent to the parents of our incoming freshman class (Class of 2020). On behalf of the entire WLHS community, we welcome you and offer to you the hand of partnership and fellowship. It is our sincere desire that you and your children will find the “WLHS experience” a beneficial and satisfying one. We encourage you to become actively involved in the entire WLHS ministry from the very start. You will find many opportunities for doing this.

Future Freshman Parent Night

Tuition Assistance Applications were due March 31 via Smart Aid. Late applications are still being accepted but will not be eligible for a maximum grant amount as available assistance funds are almost fully dispersed. Families will be notified of their tuition assistance grant and/or scholarship award during the second half of April.

Tuition Agreements Sometime during the second half of April, watch for an email from Smart Tuition inviting you to set up your 20162017 tuition payment agreement. Monthly payment plans for incoming freshmen start in June. Returning student monthly payment plans start in July. All agreements need to be in place by May 31, 2016.

Wednesday, May 4 • 7:00-8:30 P.M.

S WLHS auditorium S Presentations by various administrators and teachers on school life and routines S Tips on how to make a positive transition to high school for your daughters and sons S Time for questions and answers

Contact Information Update Parents, please log into your onCampus account to check your contact information. Click on the dropdown by your name (upper right side), then click on Profile; to update your contact information, click on the yellow pencil. We ask that you specifically check your phone number(s), home address, and email address. If you have questions or problems updating your information, please email denyse.schumacher@wlhs.org

Blood Drive Our next drive is April 27 8:30 A.M.–1:30 P.M. Parents may also donate. We ask you to send an email to roger.festerling@wlhs.org with your preferred time. Because of spring sports we have a decrease in donors so your help will be especially appreciated.

New Website We are working on updating the look of our website. Two changes that parents should note are the "Parents & Students" tab will now be called "Student Life" and the link to onCampus is the "Login" button in the upper right corner of every page. Visit our website often and watch for the launch of our new website soon!

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Winter Athletic Season Summary

BOYS BASKETBALL The boys basketball team had a hard-fought season that brought more losses than wins; however, it was not without bright spots. In January My 24 TV and Badger Maxx selected our match vs Slinger as their game of the week, and we won in front of a home and televised crowd. The Vikings look forward to next season with strong contributors returning.

Wisconsin Little Ten All-Conference Honors FIRST TEAM Boys Basketball.... Keishon Parker Wrestling............. Quinton Reed Wrestling............. Tyler Roecker Wrestling............. Tristen Wright SECOND TEAM Wrestling............. Jacob Evans Wrestling............. German Fitzgerald Wrestling............. Jacob Nygaard Wrestling............. Elijah Rauch Wrestling............. Lucas Roecker HONORABLE MENTION Girls Basketball.... Elle Van Grinsven Wrestling............. Brian Corbins Wrestling............. Bryce Roberts Wrestling............. Ian Wirtz

GIRLS BASKETBALL Our girls got off to a slow start that contributed to a losing record by season’s end. That, however, does not tell the story of a gritty squad that constantly improved. The lady Vikings finished strong down the stretch with an exciting last second in the game against Whitefish Bay in tournament play. This team was a champion in determination.

CHEERLEADING Our varsity cheerleaders continued their program’s excellence by successfully competing in many competitions and performances. They also cheered at home basketball games.

Other Athletic Honors WIAA STATE TEAM RUNNER-UP WLHS Wrestling Team MILWAUKEE JOURNAL SENTINAL WRESTLING ALL-AREA TEAM Second Team.................. Bryce Roberts Second Team.................. Tyler Roecker Honorable Mention........ Brian Corbins Honorable Mention........ German Fitzgerald Honorable Mention........ Quinton Reed MILWAUKEE JOURNAL SENTINAL WRESTLING COACH-OF-THE-YEAR 2016 Mr. Darrell Roecker WIAA REGIONAL WRESTLING COACH-OF-THE-YEAR 2016 Mr. Darrell Roecker PICK’n SAVE SCHOLAR-ATHLETE OF THE WEEK Orenthia “O.J.” James, Jr.

DANCE TEAM The dance team had another successful season that began in July when they qualified for competition in Orlando, Florida. They traveled there in January. In December they placed second in both pom and kick routines at the Watertown Spirit Invite. The team also enjoyed performing for home basketball games. Congratulations to our hardworking girls.

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WRESTLING The wrestling team had a momentous year. They captured both the dual conference championship and the conference tournament championship. Nine wrestlers then qualified for the individual state tournament with five of them placing in the top six. This was a school record for WLHS. German Fitzgerald (195) placed sixth, Tyler Roecker

(106) placed fifth, Brian Corbins (138), Bryce Roberts (220), and Quinton Reed (285) all placed

third.

The wrestlers also qualified for the team state tournament. They fell by two points in the final match to become state runner-up. Congratulations to Coach Roecker and his team!


WINTER

King Jacob Nygaard Prince Landon Gosch (Living Word, Waukesha)

Escort Marissa Miller

(Woodlawn, West Allis)

(St. Paul, Cudahy)

Escort Laurel Hirschmann (St. John, Milwaukee)

Prince Joshuah Kren (Trinity, Waukesha)

Escort Katelin Ludke (St. Paul, Muskego)

F E S T I V A L

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Academic Top Ten

Badger State Representatives

The Academic Top Ten for the Class of 2016 has been publicly announced. Rankings are based on the cumulative GPA of seniors at the end of seven semesters. If several students share the same cumulative GPA, the following formula is used to break the tie:

Congratulations to the following young men and women who were selected as WLHS Badger State representatives and alternates to this summer’s conventions.

a Rigor of study (number of

AP courses taken) – 40%

a ACT score – 25%

BOYS

a National Merit status – 20% a Co-curricular

participation – 15%

1. Ami Leigh Christnacht (Grace, Milwaukee) 2. (tie) Drew Foren (St. Jacobi, Greenfield) Aleksandr Abel

(Star of Bethlehem, New Berlin)

Mitchel Hopp

Mason Carlson

(St. Jacobi, Greenfield)

(Living Word, Waukesha)

1st Alternate: Adam Westendorf (St. Paul, Muskego) 2nd Alternate: Jonathon Bailey (St. Jacobi, Greenfiled)

2. (tie) Hannah Gerbing (Christ, Pewaukee) 3. Allison Lunow (St. Paul, Muskego) 4. Erick Frey (Zion, South Milwaukee) 5. Katelin Ludke (St. Paul, Muskego)

GIRLS

6. Marissa Miller

(Woodlawn, West Allis)

7. Andrew Besler (St. John, Milwaukee) 8. Laurel Hirschmann (St. John, Milwaukee) 9. Grace Albrecht (Christ the Lord, Brookfield) Jenna Frey

(Zion, South Milwaukee)

Jamie Genrich

(Trinity, Waukesha)

1st Alternate: C. Elle Van Grinsven (St. Jacobi, Greenfield) 2nd Alternate: Anna Grepo (Good Shepherd’s, West Allis) 3rd Alternate: Audrey Janik (St. John, Milwaukee)

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If you know any of these students, please be sure to congratulate them on this honor.


M USICAL E M O R I E S

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Many projects were suggested this year but the students settled on two projects. The first and primary goal is a house generator for the Central Africa Medical Mission (CAMM) and the second goal is for a water purifying system for an Indonesian village.

“……..but whoever drinks the water I give them will never thirst. Indeed, the water I give them will become in them a spring of water welling up to eternal life.” John 4:14 Each spring the National Honor Society and the Student Council of Wisconsin Lutheran High School join together to spearhead a special mission project called Our Hands for His Service (OHFHS).

Right now the electricity to the headquarters of CAMM is very unreliable, which makes communication, computers, and refrigeration of supplies difficult to manage. All the outpost hospitals/clinics are directed from this building. A house generator will help restore electricity during those outages. We do not have to explain how important pure water is to a village. The more money we collect the greater the impact we

The following students were selected for the nine Share the Mission teams that will be doing mission work this year. These students will be actively involved in mission-based activities during their stays. Many of them will participate in Vacation Bible School projects as well as other outreach activities. If you know any of these students, please be sure to congratulate them. Please pray for all our mission teams. Deer Valley, Arizona Lauren Bacik (Trinity, Waukesha) Austin Bertram (St. Jacobi, Greenfield) Abigail Bloomquist (St. Jacobi, Greenfield) Ethan Rindfleisch (St. John, Wauwatosa) Tucson, Arizona Aleksandr Abel (Star of Bethlehem, New Berlin) Brianna Emmrich (St. Jacobi, Greenfield) Anna Hahm (Zion, Hartland) Meghan Ludke (St. Paul, Muskego) Philip Maio (Pilgrim, Menomonee Falls) James Metz (Star of Bethlehem, New Berlin) Gabrielle Wegner (St. Marcus, Milwaukee) Ryan Wenzel (Star of Bethlehem, New Berlin)

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can make on homes, or to whole villages by supplying one or more water purifying systems. As the funds are collected we will be tracking the progress on a poster by adding lightning bolts moving toward Malawi and by adding pure water droplets heading toward Indonesia. It should be exciting to see those icons add up ($100 per icon) as we approach our twin goals. This is always an exciting time for the student body of WLHS as we all work together on different activities striving to reach our goal of $25,000. We wash cars (May 14), come together for Hide-a-way Café talent show, have a cook-out, hold sports tournaments, and have special foods prepared by the faculty.

Share the Mission Duncanville, Texas Tyler Cairns (Good Shepherd’s, West Allis) Lindsey Dale (St. John, Lannon) Cooper Goede (St. Paul, Franklin) Mckenna Godager (Grace, Milwaukee) Adam Jensen (Jordan, West Allis) Katherine Lunow (St. Paul, Muskego) Austin, Texas Brian Burke (St. Jacobi, Greenfield) Mollie Henning (St. John, Wauwatosa) Zachary Kopplin (St. John, Wauwatosa) Alison Kuske (Pilgrim, Menomonee Falls) Matthew Olson (Mt. Calvary, Waukesha) Adam Westendorf (St. Paul, Muskego)

One of our major fund raiser activities is our “work days.” At the request of our friends of Wisco, we have groups of four to six students go out to homes on several different weekends and do yard work, garage cleaning, painting, mulch spreading, etc. Upon completion of the work, the homeowners will make a free will offering for the OHFHS project. To set up a date for work to be done contact student Ami Leigh at 262-385-4811 or workday@wlhs.org. Thank you in advance for your partnership with WLHS. Your prayers and donations are very much appreciated.

Grenada Graeme Aufdemberge (Jordan, West Allis) Zachary Jones Hannah Lukasik (Zion, South Milwaukee) Samantha Reinke (Trinity, Waukesha) Daniela Simon (Atonement, Milwaukee) Mary Whitney Stahl-Hubbard (Atonement, Milw.)

Eagle, Colorado Jonathon Bailey (St. Jacobi, Greenfield) Alexis Bertram (St. Jacobi, Greenfield) Brianna Pollesch (St. John, Wauwatosa) Brandon Raymond (St. Marcus, Milwaukee)

Japan Mason Carlson (Living Word, Waukesha) Jenna Frey (Zion, South Milwaukee) Madelin Ginster (Grace, Milwaukee) Brianna Heikkinen (Good Shepherd’s, West Allis) Kellen Schneidewend (Pilgrim, Menomonee Falls) Gabrielle Steidl (St. Paul, Muskego)

Palm Coast, Florida Zachary Asik (St. Jacobi, Greenfield) Zachary Bloomquist (St. Jacobi, Greenfield) Faith Brown (Mt. Calvary, Waukesha) Ayanna Daniels Hannah Falkner (Mt. Calvary, Waukesha) Drew Konkol (St. John, Wauwatosa)

Mexico Jamie Genrich (Trinity, Waukesha) Abigail Swezey (St. Jacobi, Greenfield) Hannah Haakenson (Christ the Lord, Brookfield) Anna Grepo (Good Shepherd’s, West Allis) Anna Johnson (St. John, Wauwatosa) Nathaniel Wranovsky (St. Paul, Muskego)

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Lunch Program Year-End Process

Junior / Senior Prom 2016 The Junior-Senior School Prom will be held on Saturday, May 7, with the Grand March here at WLHS at 4:30 P.M. The dinner and dance will be at the Oak Creek Community Center with the doors opening at 5:45 P.M. There is no admittance after 7:00 P.M. As in past years, the parent prom committee has done an excellent job of organizing the event. Parents do the supervision at the prom, although the assistant principals and I will also attend. At all times, school policy and code of conduct will apply. I encourage all parents to know the exact plans of their children after the prom and make sure that these plans are being followed.

Prism 2016 Enjoy the God-given musical talents of our student musicians as they perform at this year’s Prism Concerts. Friday, May 20........... 7:30 P.M. Saturday, May 21....... 7:30 P.M. Sunday, May 22......... 2:00 P.M. Sunday, May 22......... 7:30 P.M.

All performances take place in the WLHS gymnasium. Seats may be reserved by purchasing tickets in person through the WLHS receptionist or through the mail by sending in the form, payment, and a self-addressed stamped envelope.

Tickets go on sale Monday, April 25. Adult: $7.00–in advance Child: $4.00–in advance $8.00–at door $5.00–at door

Exam Days Exams will be held on May 26 & 27. The exam schedule is as follows:

As the school year comes to a close, we would like to let you, the parents and students, know how the year-end process works. 1.

If you are returning next school year, your remaining “Viking Dollars” balance will carry over to next year. Only those graduating or not returning may get a refund from their lunch accounts on balances over $10.

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Seniors and those students not returning next year, with a balance over $10, must request to be put on the Lunch Refund List in order to get their “Viking Dollars” refunded at the end of the year. Balances can also be transferred to a sibling’s account upon request. Both of these must be done at the reception window no later than May 25, 2016. Those on the Viking Dollars Lunch Refund List will have checks mailed to them in June. Those who do not make a request, will lose all money in their account.

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All students are encouraged to view their balance daily at checkout to ensure proper funds are available toward the end of the school year.

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All students with a negative balance must come current in their account to fulfill requirements for graduation. Those with a negative balance will be reminded daily at checkout until all balances in arrears are taken care of.

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Soon to come. . .Taher Food Service is excited to announce Family Accounts. Once this begins, families will be able to pool their student balances together which will allow all family transactions to come out of one fund. Watch for further notification.

Thursday, May 26 Devotion 7:45–7:55 Period 1 7:55–8:55 Break 8:55–9:05 Period 2 9:05–10:05 Break 10:05–10:15 Period 3 10:15–11:15 Break 11:15–11:25 Period 4 11:25–12:25

Friday, May 27 Devotion 7:45–7:55 Period 5 7:55–8:55 Break 8:55–9:05 Period 6 9:05–10:05 Break 10:05–10:15 Period 7 10:15–11:15 Break 11:15–11:25 Period 8 11:25–12:25

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Graduation Service Information

GRADUATION SERIVCE

GRADUATION PICTURES

Our worship service, praising our Lord for the blessings received by our graduates during their years at our school, will be held on Sunday, May 29, at 2:00 P.M. in the REX Center (gym) on the Wisconsin Lutheran College campus. Doors open at 1:00 P.M.

We will have a professional photographer take pictures of our graduates as they receive their diplomas. This will eliminate the need for families to rush to the stage to take pictures. We request that you take any personal pictures of your child in cap and gown before and after the ceremony, not during it.

GRADUATION TICKETS Due to limited seating, tickets are required for admission into the graduation service. Each senior will have thirteen tickets to distribute to his or her guests. If the senior does not need all his/her tickets, the tickets can be given to a friend. Due to the capacity of the gym, there is not enough room for everyone who would like to attend the service. Please do not ask us for more tickets as there will be no extras. The tickets will be given to each student in their graduation cap and gown package. GRADUATION CAPS & GOWNS On Friday, April 22, Jostens Company will be here distributing graduation caps & gowns and other items ordered from them (graduation announcements/ invitations, etc.) Graduation tickets will also be given to each student along with their cap & gown. If your student does not come home with a cap & gown and their tickets, be sure to let us know immediately.

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Senior End-of-Year Activities The end of the school year brings with it a flurry of activities that especially involve our upperclassmen. Please make note of the following activities. SENIOR YEARBOOK DISTRIBUTION

GRADUATION SERVICE VIDEO A video of the graduation service will be taken and will be made available online. Log onto the high school’s website www.wlhs.org to find it.

SHUTTLE BUS A shuttle bus will be provided to run from WLHS to Wisconsin Lutheran College. This will help to alleviate the parking problems people may encounter at the college. Our guests may park in the WLHS parking lot and catch the shuttle bus, which will drop them off conveniently near the REX Center. The shuttle will run continuously beginning at 12:30 P.M. and again after the service.

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Thursday, May 19, 12:30-1:30 P.M. This is a half day. Seniors may pick up their yearbooks in the lower lobby. SENIOR BREAKFAST Wednesday, May 25, 6:45–7:35 A.M. The kitchen staff will prepare a special breakfast for the seniors which will be served in the cafeteria. There is no cost to the seniors. SENIOR DAY Wednesday, May 25, 7:45 A.M.–3:00 P.M. Seniors will be allowed to visit and sign yearbooks during their study halls and commons periods. Pizza and soft drinks will be served at lunch outside by the athletic field concession stand. This is also free for seniors. GRADUATION REHEARSAL Friday, May 27, 1:00–2:30 P.M. This important rehearsal will be held in the REX Center at Wisconsin Lutheran College following exams. Please meet in the REX Center (gym) promptly at 1:00 P.M. All seniors MUST be present for this rehearsal.


SCRIP Program Wisconsin Lutheran High School sponsors a Scrip program which allows you to purchase gift cards earning tuition rebates toward a current or future WLHS student of your choice or cash back annually. Our most popular cards are Kwik Trip and Pick ‘n Save. Check out the Scrip tab at wlhs.org for additional information on how to sign up. Shopping with gift cards is an easy way to support our organization every time you shop. We offer a great variety of brands in addition to your weekly gas and grocery purchases. From dining and entertainment to home improvement and beyond, we have all your shopping needs covered. Buy gift cards from these best selling national retailers: Amazon Applebees Barnes & Noble Bath & Body Works Best Buy Chilis CVS Pharmacy Disney

GAP The Home Depot ITunes Kohls Lands End Lowes Macy’s Marriott

Outback Steakhouse Panera Bread Red Lobster Starbucks Subway Target Walgreens Walmart

There are so many opportunities to generate rebates for our organization with gift cards. Sharpen your shopping skills and visit ShopWithScrip.com to find a complete list of national and regional retailers.

Start today!

Coming

What’s UP? –ACT at WLHS April 9: 8:00 A.M. –WLHS Dinner Auction April 9: 5:00 P.M. –Spring Band Concert April 10: 4:00 P.M. –Mid-term Grading Day April 19 –Blood Drive April 27: 8:30 A.M.-1:30 P.M. –LATE START/Faculty Meeting May 2: 8:29 A.M. start –Future Freshman Parent Night May 4: 7:00 P.M. –Ascension Day May 5 –Junior/Senior Prom May 7: 5:45 P.M. –Academic Awards Assembly May 16: 8:00 P.M. –Senior Art Show May 18: 3:30-5:30 P.M. –HALF DAY / Prism rehearsal May 19

Summer Hours Most of the WLHS offices will be open May 31– August 16 with hours as follows:

Monday–Thursday: 8:00 A.M.–3:30 P.M. Friday: 8:00 A.M.–1:00 P.M.

The Guidance Office hours will be: Monday–Thursday: 8:00 A.M.–2:00 P.M. Friday: 8:00 A.M.–1:00 P.M.

–Prism Concerts May 20: 7:30 P.M. May 21: 7:30 P.M. May 22: 2:00 P.M. & 7:30 P.M. –Exam Days May 26 & 27 –Graduation rehearsal May 27: 1:00-2:30 P.M. –Graduation May 29: 2:00 P.M.

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Guidance Department Information

SUMMER SCHOOL

COURSE SELECTION

At times it becomes necessary for the Guidance Office to counsel students in the area of summer school. The following information may help you as you consider whether your student should attend summer school as part of his or her educational plan. Basically, there are two reasons that students from Wisconsin Lutheran High School may have to consider summer school.

A copy of your student’s tentative course requests for next year will be sent home April 18th. Please take time with your student to review his/her future academic plan. If you have scheduling questions or want to know about scheduling changes, please contact Mr. Bremer.

j A student may have lost a semester or more of credit

After reviewing it, please sign the tentative course request page and send it back to the homeroom teacher via your student by April 25th.

during the course of the regular school year. Generally, the Guidance Office recommends summer school to students who are behind on minimum units required for graduation.

k A student may not have met successful completion

requirements for a particular class. A “C” or better is the definition of successfully completing a course. A number of our courses across the curriculum have this “successful completion” requirement. Our curriculum guide can be accessed through our website at www.wlhs.org to check for courses that have this requirement.

FUTURE ACT TEST Saturday, June 11, 2016 – Not at WLHS – Registration deadline is May 6

Any summer school courses that students want to take must first receive the approval of Mr. Bremer, Guidance Director. When considering which summer school courses to take, students should adhere to the following directives: P Course content must be in keeping with the WLHS curriculum and should enhance or improve a student’s four-year academic plan at WLHS. P

Do not choose courses that are not a part of the curriculum at WLHS if credit is to be awarded on a student’s transcript and be counted towards WLHS graduation requirements.

P Several public summer school courses, although accepted as credit recovery by WLHS, do not prepare students for future coursework at our high school.

There are a number of sites in the area where students can take summer school courses. A student’s local public school district may offer what many of our students are seeking for summer school but may try to place students into coursework that is not in line with WLHS requirements. Parents, if you are considering summer school for your child, you should begin the process now. If you have questions regarding your student and summer school, please contact Mr. Bremer in the Guidance Office during the school day.

GUIDED BY FAITH. DRIVEN BY EXCELLENCE.

PNL-03-0316-1200

330 N Glenview Avenue F Milwaukee, WI 53213-3379 F 414-453-4567 F Fax: 414-453-3001 F www.wlhs.org


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