WHS Newsletter
November 2018
Message from the Principal
The Annual ACT scores were released for the 2017-2018 school year and West High improved the overall score and also showed improvement in each subtest. This year all juniors will be taking the ACT in the Spring as part of the GearUp program. We are excited to offer this college entrance exam to all of our 11th grade students.
We are Thankful!
As we prepare to take a short break from school for Thanksgiving, I want express my gratitude for everyone who makes it possible for as many students as possible to come to school every day, on time, and ready to learn. Special thanks to:
- Our students and families that prioritize daily attendance. The habit of regular attendance helps all students do well in the classroom now and prepares them for the future workforce.
- Our excellent teachers who pour their energy into making West High classrooms engaging for students.
- Our support staff and community volunteers who provide extra care and attention to the needs of our students and our facilities.
Thanksgiving Break will include an early out on Nov. 21st and days off on the 22nd and 23rd. School will reopen on Nov. 26th.
We especially appreciate your efforts to avoid taking extra days off during the Thanksgiving holiday. Just a few missed days here and there, even if they are excused, can add up to too much lost learning time and leave a student behind in school.
New Phone System
Main office: 712-279-6772
Attendance: 712-279-6093
Activities: 712-279-6781
Counseling: 712-279-6746
Marking Period Grades
After School Tutoring
Students and Staff of the Month
October #WeAreWEST Pizza Winners
Kathryn Howe, Hayli Maldonado, Sabrina Tucker, Dallas Fester, Akia Simpson, Tyrece Gale, Elizabeth Perez, Pablo Guiterrez, Jaden Shearn, Drake Verdoorn, Salvador Orozco, Keaton Rice, Hope Wagner, Abigail Lotta, Asia Fenceroy.
FAFSA Completion Days (Federal Application for Financial Aid)
iCAN and local college financial aid experts will be at West High to work with senior students and their families on Tuesday, November 13th. Appointments will be available every half hour between 1:00 and 7:00 p.m. To schedule an appointment or for more details you may call the West High Counseling office at 712-279-6746.
Additional FAFSA completion help will be available Nov 20th and 27th from 4 -7 PM in the media center.
Winter Weather Information
School Closure Information: The winter in Iowa provides us with some days that make it a challenge to hold classes at the regular time, and sometimes we must close our schools early, late, or for the entire day. As you know, our weather is not only challenging at times, it is constantly changing. Please remember that parents and guardians have the right to make the decision to keep their child home on any day that they feel it is unsafe for their student to be in school because of weather conditions. If you believe the weather provides a sincere reason why you may have to keep your students at home, or take your student home when classes are scheduled to continue, you as a parent or guardian will simply need to contact your child’s school to let them know. If a decision is made on the day of school to cancel classes or to have a late start, a call goes out at 6:00 AM to all parents and guardians. Parents can also check the following sites for closure information.
1. GovDelivery
3. District’s Twitter @siouxcityschool
4. All media outlets
If the schools are dismissed early or if school is called off entirely, there will be no evening activities. If you have before and after school care, please check with your provider about their procedures.
Let's Talk
Non-discrimination Statement
The Sioux City Community School District is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. It is an unfair or discriminatory practice for any educational institution to discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information (for employment), national origin, religion, age (for employment), disability, socioeconomic status (for programs), marital status (for programs), or veteran status (for employment) in its educational programs and its employment practices. Inquiries or grievances, including Section 504 grievances and grievances under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, may be directed to Jen Gomez, Director of Student Services & Equity Education at 627 4th Street, Sioux City, IA 51101, (712) 279-6075,gomezj2@live.siouxcityschools.com. Please see District Board policies 103 and 504.4 for additional information on available grievance procedures.
Sioux City West High School
Website: http://www.siouxcityschools.org/west-high-school/
Location: 2001 Casselman Street, Sioux City, IA, USA
Phone: 7122796772
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SiouxCityWestHighSchool/
Twitter: @WHS_Activities