East Troy High School Newsletter
February 2019
Principals Notes
Hello,
With the recent weather days, as well as previous closures, we fall short of the minimum amount of minutes required by state law for the 18-19 school year. After evaluating several options, District leadership has determined to pursue the following make-up plan for the high school:
- Wednesday, June 5 will become a full day of school rather than a half day.
- Thursday, June 6 will be an additional day of school.
- The beginning and end of the school day will be extended by 5 minutes, beginning Monday, February 11 for the remainder of the school year.
- All remaining team date mornings are canceled for the remainder of the school year; students should report at 7:40 am.
New Bell Schedule beginning Feb. 11th, 2019:
Assembly Bell.................... 7:35 a.m.
Tardy Bell.......................... 7:40 a.m.
Period 1.............................. 7:40 – 8:32 a.m.
Period 2.............................. 8:36 – 9:28 a.m.
Period 3 – Resource Period............. 9:32 – 10:02 a.m.
Resource Passing Bell............. 9:36 a.m.
Period 4.............................. 10:06 – 10:58 a.m.
Lunch A............................. 10:58 – 11:28 a.m.
Period 5A........................... 11:02 – 11:54 a.m.
Period 5B........................... 11:32 – 12:24 p.m.
Lunch B............................. 11:54 – 12:24 p.m
Period 6.............................. 12:28 – 1:19 p.m.
Period 7.............................. 1:23 – 2:14 p.m.
Period 8.............................. 2:18 – 3:10 p.m
Sincerely,
Kevin Kitslaar and Stacey Kuehn
Co-High School Principals
Office Phone Numbers:
Main Office 262-642-6760
Attendance Office Ext 5241
Counseling Office Ext 5224
Principal Kevin Kitslaar Ext 5222
Principal Stacey Kuehn Ext 5240
ACT Prep:
On Saturday Feb. 2nd, over 50 Juniors students voluntary reported to ETHS school participate in a practice ACT test. The students took the 4-hour practice exam to experience the texting environment and content of the test. We appreciate students taking ownership of their learning. If you or your child, that is a Junior, was unable to partake in the practice ACT test, the test can be accessed through Method Test Prep which all high school students have access to. Feel free to contact us for additional information.
ACT for Juniors is February 20th.
Dates to Remember (February)
2/4/19 - ACP (Academic and Career Planning) Scheduling Lesson
2/11/19 - New Bell Schedule begins for HS Students
2/18/19 - Inservice - No School
2/20/19 - Juniors -ACT
2/21/19 - Juniors - ACT Workkeys
2/25/19 - School Board Meeting in HS Lecture Hall
2/24/19 - Camerata/Community Choir Concert (St. Peter's Catholic Church)
2/28/19 - Student/Parent/Teacher Conferences HS/MS 3:30-7:30pm
Updated Senior Information
Graduation Practice is June 6th at 1 PM in the Lecture Hall
Senior Graduation Day is June 9th
Any questions about senior privilege pass please view the following presentation.
Trimester Schedule Information
What is a trimester schedule?
1st Trimester
5 academic classes per day
71 minutes per class
2nd Trimester
5 academic classes per day
71 minutes per class
3rd Trimester
5 academic classes per day
71 minutes per class
Length of an Academic Term
In a trimester schedule, the school year is divided into three terms or trimesters. Each trimester is about 60 days of instruction. The students will receive final grades in their classes three times each year: end-Nov, mid-March, and in June.
Number of Classes Per Day
East Troy High School’s trimester schedule will allow students to focus on up to five classes per day (and still have a Resource period). This means the day will be divided into five classes, with each class meeting for approximately 71 minutes.
Opportunity to Enroll in Courses
In the East Troy High School trimester schedule, students will have three terms, each of those can include up to five classes per day. Therefore, a student can enroll in up to 15 classes in a given school year.
Length of the School Year
The school year is no longer or shorter with a trimester schedule than a semester schedule.
TRIMESTER SCHEDULE
Period 1………………….. 7:45am-8:56am (71 minutes)
Resource………………….. 9:01am-9:31am (30 minutes)
Period 2………………….. 9:36am-10:47am (71 minutes)
Lunch A………………….. 10:47am-11:17am (30 minutes)
Period 3A………………….. 10:52am-12:03pm (71 minutes)
Lunch B………………….. 12:03pm-12:33pm (30 minutes)
Period 3B………………….. 11:22am-12:33pm (71 minutes)
Period 4………………….. 12:38pm-1:49pm (71 minutes)
Period 5………………….. 1:54pm-3:05pm (71 minutes)
This includes 5 minutes passing time
Counseling Corner
The Counseling Department is beginning to meet with students to start requesting classes for the 2019-2020 school year. If you would like to join your child in this meeting please schedule an appointment with your child’s counselor. In these meetings we will be discussing their class options, the trimester schedule, graduation requirements and their future plans for after high school. Please reference this link to the high school course planning guide to look over class options.
As always, feel free to reach out to someone in our Pupil Services Department for assistance.
Administrative Assistants
Mary Harding
Brenda Rosin
262-642-6760 x5224
Counselor A-K
Jeff Crandall
262-642-6760 x5227
Counselor L-Z
Dominique Boston
262-642-6760 x5228
School Psychologist
Kori Pehkonen
262-642-6760 x5264
Social Worker
Kim Pluess
262-642-6760 x5242
Attendance and Bell Schedules
Student Absences
- Same Day: Parents should call the attendance office before 8:00 am. If leaving a message, please include your name, your child's name, and the reason for the absence.
- East High School uses the school notification system School Messenger for attendance calls. The families of students whose absences have not been verified by 8:30 am with a parent/guardian will receive an automated phone call placed to primary phone and parent/guardian cell phone numbers listed in Skylert.
- Reminder if going to the doctor or dentist bring in excuse from the doctor or dentist to the main office so that the absence can be recorded as medical.
- Pre-Arranged: A pre-arranged absence form must be completed and submitted to the office at least one day prior to the proposed absence. The form is available on the District website and in the HS office. If you have completed the pre-arranged absence process, you do not need to call the office the day of your child's absence.
Student Late Arrivals
If your child will be arriving late, call the attendance office and note the approximate time your child will be arriving.
District Policies
Attendance and truancy policies are available in the Student Informational Book and in the Board Policies online.
Bell Schedules
EAST TROY HIGH SCHOOL
SCHEDULE – MONDAY-FRIDAY
2018-2019
Assembly Bell.................... 7:35 a.m.
Tardy Bell.......................... 7:40 a.m.
Period 1.............................. 7:40 – 8:32 a.m.
Period 2.............................. 8:36 – 9:28 a.m.
Period 3 – Resource Period............. 9:32 – 10:02 a.m.
Resource Passing Bell............. 9:36 a.m.
Period 4.............................. 10:06 – 10:58 a.m.
Lunch A............................. 10:58 – 11:28 a.m.
Period 5A........................... 11:02 – 11:54 a.m.
Period 5B........................... 11:32 – 12:24 p.m.
Lunch B............................. 11:54 – 12:24 p.m
Period 6.............................. 12:28 – 1:19 p.m.
Period 7.............................. 1:23 – 2:14 p.m.
Period 8.............................. 2:18 – 3:10 p.m
Team Day (Late Starts)
Grade Post
Quarter 3 Status/Conferences Feb. 25 at 3:30
Quarter 3 Grades (End 3/22) April 3 at 3:30
Quarter 4 Status May 9 at 3:30
End of Year Seniors (End 5/29) May 29 at 3:30
End of Year for 9-11 (End 6/5) June 10 at 3:30
East Troy Fitness Center
Trojan Athletics
Boys Basketball
Girls Basketball
Wrestling
Trojan Schedule: Winter Sports (February)
02/05/19 7:15pm @ Milwaukee Lutheran
02/07/19 7:15pm @ Evansville
02/12/19 7:15pm vs Turner
02/15/19 7:15pm @ Brodhead
02/19/19 WIAA Regionals
02/22/19 WIAA Regionals
02/28/19 WIAA Sectionals
Boys Basketball
02/05/19 7:15pm vs Whitewater
02/08/19 7:15pm @ Jefferson
02/12/19 7:15pm @Clinton
02/14/19 7:15pm vs Evansville
02/18/19 7:15pm @ Turner
02/21/19 7:15pm vs Brodhead
02/22/19 7:15pm vs Edgerton
02/26/19 WIAA Regionals
Wrestling
02/19/19 10:00am Varsity WIAA Regional @ East Troy
02/12/19 6:00pm WIAA Team Sectionals @ Sheboygan Falls High School
02/16/19 10:00am WIAA Sectionals @ Campbellsport Middle-High School
02/21-23/19 WIAA State Tournament @ Kohl Center