West Senior High Updates
Week of May 2nd, 2022
CALENDAR
- May 2nd - AP Exams begin AP Testing
- May 6th & 7th - Advanced Theatre Performance
- May 10th - NHS Induction Ceremony
- May 12th - Freshman to Career Quest event (morning)
- May 16th - Band Concert
- May 17th - Early Release Day
Links to all school calendars are always at the bottom on this weekly update
Moving?
If your child(ren) will not be attending West Senior High in the fall, please call the office at 933-7703 or email Pamela Jean at jeanpa@tcaps.net.
Staff Appreciation Week 2022
https://www.tcaps.net/parents/staff-appreciation/
You can submit your “thank yous” using the form on the link above or by emailing info@tcaps.net or by sending a private message to our TCAPS Facebook page. Your notes of staff appreciation will be shared with staff and the community throughout the week.
Best High Schools Award!
MIPA Awards!
Titan Training Athletes of the Week
6 Tips to Build Confidence for Your AP Exams
6 Tips to Build Confidence for Your AP Exams
West students can find important information regarding AP Testing schedules here: AP Testing
Prom Tickets on Sale This Week!
Also please note for those planning to take Prom photos around town: The Cathederal Barns and park at the Commons has been a popular photo location in previous years. There is a wedding at that venue on May 14th, so any families that take photos in the Commons area should park only at the TBAISD/North Ed building and should give space to and be respectful of the wedding party and guests in the area.
Summer Academy Sign Up
- TCAPS has an optional summer academy that offers credit bearing high school courses in a self-paced virtual format. There are original credit and credit recovery options. Summer school is fee based: https://www.tcaps.net/programs/summerprograms/summeracademy/
Titan Summer Camps & Titan Training
Titan Summer Camp opportunities are available for next year's K thru 12 students! This includes Titan Training for grades 6-12. Contact the WSH Athletic Office with any questions, 231-933-7880. Go West!
Additional camps will be posted under this same link as they are released.
Class of 2022 Notes
ONLY 20 MORE SCHOOL DAYS FOR SENIORS! WORK HARD - HAVE FUN - BE SAFE
SENIORS, MAKE SURE YOU HAVE COMPLETED YOUR SENIOR SURVEY!
Senior Parent Meeting Slides from April 27th
Important Dates for Seniors
May 23 - Last week
All fines, fees, uniforms, music and LMC materials need to be returned and any school lockers are to be cleaned out
Complete all of your coursework this week
Finish strong - final grades matter to retain college acceptance
Online courses end May 27th
May 24 (Tuesday)
Senior yearbook distribution & signing in LMC from 11:00-1:00 (Seniors Only)
May 24 (Tuesday)
Honors Convocation Rehearsal - 3rd period
Honors Convocation Ceremony - (Invitation Only) - 6:00 p.m. – Auditorium
Invite Only
Formal Dress: Gown, no cap or stoll, dress shoes, collared shirt
May 27 (Friday)
Final School Day for Seniors
(Parents welcome to greet Seniors outside the school at 2:45pm)
June 1 (Wednesday)
Graduation Rehearsal 9:30a.m.- Interlochen Arts Academy-Kresge Auditorium (4000 M-137, Interlochen, MI 49643)
*Class of 2022 Senior Celebration Day, Begins at 7:30a.m. breakfast at Interlochen Arts Academy, 11:00 a.m. lunch at Oakys-prizes will be raffled off at both events.
4-8pm Lucky Jacks (Lucky Jacks is a ticketed event, tickets will be sold during all lunch hours in May. Prizes will be awarded throughout the entire event.
*=not a TCAPS planned event
June 5
Graduation Ceremony - 1:00 p.m. Interlochen Arts Academy, Kresge Auditorium (4000 M-137, Interlochen, MI 49643) This is not a ticketed event, all guests are welcome.
Seniors should arrive around 11:30am
Formal Dress: Gown, gold stoll, cap, tassell, dress shoes, pants/dress, collared shirt
Student Supports
- Academic Assistance & The Testing Center: Available during school hours M-F in the LMC
- Homework Hub: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday for an hour afterschool in the LMC
- Writing Center: Available during 4th hour/all lunches in C202. Contact Mrs. Rintala for details or appointments RintalaKe@tcaps.net
- Math center: Available during 4th hour/all lunches in A108. Contact Mr. Vandalson for details or appointments VanDalsoJe@tcaps.net
- Peer Mediation: By appointment only, contact minorge@tcaps.net
- *Student Mediators have also created a Wellness Center for students in the LMC!
- Food Pantry: Titan Food Pantry Requests
- Community Resource Guide: Here is an updated list of community resources available to students and parents. Families can use 2-1-1 for assistance as well (their website also provides Live Chat, e-mail, and texting options). Mental Health crisis (if not a 911 situation), call 1-833-295-0616 and ask for FAST.
Athletic Update
Athletic Events are posted on the Athletic Calendar
Tickets can be purchased in advance on GO FAN for home events
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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