West Senior High Family Updates
Summer Reminders
2nd Semester Grades
After the S2 final grades e-mail is sent, WSH Class of 2022 Graduates, or incoming Seniors, that need an OFFICIAL transcript sent can do so online via Parchment at: https://www.parchment.com/order/my-credentials/
Student Work Permits: READ CAREFULLY
Many WSH students work in the summer, and many local employers are still hiring. Work permits are granted via a very specific process dictated by the State of Michigan. WSH is one of the locations that can verify work permits that are done correctly. We can not verify incomplete work permits or those that have missed steps. To avoid frustration, review the process below before coming in:
Student obtains a copy of the appropriate blank work permit form from his/her employer or by using the appropriate link below (based on student age).
Link to Work Permit for students ages 16 or 17
Link to Work Permit for students under 16 years of age
Student completes Section 1.
Student takes the form to his/her Employer.
Employer completes Section 2.
Student goes to his/her school or the administration office with completed form and school ID or state ID card/driver’s license.
School or administration office reviews the work permit, confirms information with the student's PowerSchool record and ID that is presented, and completes Section 3 of the work permit. School makes a copy of the work permit for the student's file.
Student takes his/her completed work permit to his/her employer.
If you have questions about this process or need further assistance, please speak with your school’s main office (231-933-7500) or call TCAPS’ Human Resources office at 231-933-1710.
WSH Main Office Summer Hours are 9am-2pm Monday thru Thursday (closed 4th of July week).
CALENDAR
Jun 16 - Sept 5: SUMMER BREAK!
Aug 22 - Freshman Welcome / Kick Off (4-6pm)
Aug 23 & 24 - Back to School Orientation (drop in from 9am-6pm)
WSH's school wide calendar with most 2022-23 events, and links to the most used specialty calendars, can be found here (Band, Orchestra, Choir, Robotics):
https://www.tcaps.net/schools/high-schools/wsh/about/calendar/
22-23 TCAPS Calendar (Updated)
WSH Summer Office Hours
If you are coming to see us during office hours, please use the MAIN ENTRANCE (east/Athletic side of the school), not the AUDITORIUM ENTRANCE (west side of the school)
Athletes: Sign up for 2022-23 Sports in Final Forms
Moving for the 2022-23 School Year?
If your child(ren) will not be attending West Senior High in the fall, please call the office at 231-933-7702 or e-mail innisam@tcaps.net
Things you can work on this summer!
1.Advanced Placement & Honors English Summer Work - Many AP & honors courses at West include some summer reading or summer work to be completed prior to school begining on September 6th. Students will receive a direct e-mail later in June if they are in a 2022-23 course that requires summer assignments. The info will also be posted on the website at that time. https://www.tcaps.net/schools/high-schools/wsh/parents-students/summer-assignments/
2. PSAT-SAT Practice: Connect this springs PSAT score to free online practice from College Board. Each student received an e-mail from College Board with their spring PSAT or SAT scores. You can go back and view your scores by logging in at www.psat.org/myscore
FREE PRACTICE TOOLS at: https://satsuite.collegeboard.org/sat/practice-preparation
3. Check your AP Scores: Students that took AP classes should be able to review their scores online on or after July 5th. To get ready for the score release, AP students should sign in to their College Board account by June 30 and follow the instructions to update their account. More information about the steps and troubleshooting tips are available. If you need to contact AP Services for assistance, please do so by June 30 at 888-225-5427 or 212-632-1780.
4. Explore with XELLO: Research careers, colleges or build resume and employment skills this summer. You can log into Xello in at cloud.tcaps.net or https://student.xello.world/dashboard
5. Improve your typing/keyboarding skills - Typing correctly and efficiently is a skill that can help students greatly as they move through high school into college and eventually to the work world. One of our most recommended free tools to learn to type is: https://www.typingclub.com/
Your 2022-23 Counselor at West Senior High
Students will be able to see their 2022-23 class schedule on PowerSchool mid-summer (you will get an e-mail notification when it is viewable). As a reminder, Counselors do not return to work until the week of August 22nd, 2022. They will have plenty of time to meet with students and adjust courses when necessary prior to the end of adds/drops for 1st Semester on September 9th, 2022.
Overall the new caseload assignments (by STUDENT last name) for 2022-23 are:
Ms. Lee - A-E
Mrs. Kamm - F - Laf
Mr. Ford - Lag - Rom
Mrs. Pinto - Ron - Z
https://www.tcaps.net/schools/high-schools/wsh/student-services/
Connect, like, follow: West social media channels and web resources:
Please consider 'liking' or 'following' the social media & web pages below that may related to your student's areas of interest to stay in the loop regarding student accomplishments and upcoming events in those areas:
For Everyone
West Senior High School Official Facebook
Performing Arts
STEM
JOURNALISM
The Occidentalist Student Newspaper
Athletics and Titan Training
WSH Athletic Department Website
Answers & Resources for Commonly Asked Questions at WSH
Contact
Email: brunanta@tcaps.net
Website: https://www.tcaps.net/wsh
Location: 5376 North Long Lake Road, Traverse City, MI, 49685
Phone: 2319337500
Facebook: facebook.com/TCWSH
Twitter: @tcwsh
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