WAVE Newsletter
January 2024
Principal's Note
The new year is a time for reflection, but more importantly a time for new goals, dreams, and ambitions.
As we start the new year, give yourself a pat on the back for everything you have accomplished in 2023 and remember each day is a chance to start again. While it is a time of setting goals, research tells us that less is more. If you want the best chance of reaching a goal, pick one thing in your control to focus on and you have a better chance of achieving it!
Happy 2024!
-Dr. Young
Important WAVE Updates
We have two big pieces of news to share!
After serving for the first semester as our interim principal, Shannon Young has now been assigned to serve WAVE in a permanent capacity. Dr. Young is excited to be staying with WAVE and is looking forward to working with our students and families.
We are moving!
While we are a virtual school, we do offer two in-person learning days each week and have some WAVE office space. Those spaces will be moving to the Wausau East campus where two other schools are already housed (East High School and EEA Learning Academy). We will share an entrance with EEA Learning Academy that is on the East side of the school (E2 doors in the G parking lot). This means our students can come and go without entering the larger East High spaces.
Dr. Young will be meeting with the students that attend in-person learning on January 2nd and 3rd from 11:30-12:30 each day to answer their questions and make sure they have input on how we set things up in our new space. If you would like to share any questions or concerns with her, please email her at syoung@wausauschools.org.
Secondary (Grades 6-12)
FBLA Bell Ringing
Any student interested in joining FBLA should contact club president, Sawyer Burish / 27saburish@wausauschools.org.
MS Digital Photography Student Work
Melody Shafarik (Grade 7)
Melody Shafarik (Grade 7)
Melody Shafarik (Grade 7)
WAVE Commencement Ceremony
Spring Semester: January 16 - May 15, 2024
Courses will be visible on your dashboard when they open. Check your student email for communication from your teachers and welcome information to class.
Juniors Mark Your Calendars
To prepare, juniors should be working in Method Test Prep, a free ACT prep service that can be accessed within a student's Xello account. Or using Tutor.com ACT Prep available through the link in student courses.
Exams & Course End Dates
COURSE EXTENSIONS:
Up to a one week course extension may be provided to students if a written request is submitted to the WAVE principal before the course end date.
Any extension beyond two weeks will be considered if there are extenuating circumstances (i.e. medical reasons, family emergency, etc.). This request must be initiated by the student or parent/guardian and submitted to the WAVE principal for consideration. The principal, and if necessary, guidance counselor and the student’s teachers, will decide on an appropriate end date based on the circumstances.
EXAMS: Students, make sure you are on pace with your assignments, so that you are prepared for the exams at the end of the semester. Teachers may provide exam study sessions or tips for their individual courses; read your teachers' feedback, newsletters, and emails, and attend office hours.
PASSWORDS: Contact your teacher for exam passwords, if your test is password protected. Your teacher may provide the password to you or a trusted adult in your household. If you are asked to contact your coach for the password, reach out to Mrs. Lannigan klanningan@wausauschools.org or 715-261-0527.
TEST TAKING EXPECTATIONS: Follow your teachers' guidance and expectations. In most instances, you will be able to take the tests at home with a parent or other trusted adult serving as the test proctor.
FINAL GRADES: Any assignments not completed by the close of a course are calculated into the final grade as a zero. This will have a significant impact on a student's final course grade if there are many outstanding assignments. The "what if" calculator in the Buzz gradebook can help students calculate final grades. Semester grades will be entered on a student's transcript once the grade is finalized and reported by the classroom teacher.
TUTOR. COM- The 24/7 tutoring service is available to you in your courses. They can help you with exam prep. Give it a try!
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY REMINDER: Please remember the importance of Academic Integrity and review WAVE's Policy: Click Here