East Troy High School Newsletter
April 2019
Principals Notes
April 1st brings the arrival of the 4th quarter, and that is not an April Fools' joke! This year, we have focused on incorporating mental health awareness and care into our universal approaches. As we continue on our journey, we are looking to add Wellness Wednesdays to the school day during Resource period. Students will have the option to sign up for wellness activities during resource. Some activities may require a permission slip. Some of the activities we are looking to incorporate are yoga, walking, organized intramural sports, and others based on student interest.
As the school year starts to rev up for the end of the year, we want to share some discussions that we've been having at the high school regarding final exams. While some classes may have final exams, the assessment practices in education are changing from focusing on a large test being the primary data point towards a grade to utilizing a collection of evidence to represent the grade. Therefore, during the last week and days of school students might be uploading their work to a portfolio or defending their learning in a expo-style environment.
As reminder, the last day of class for Seniors is May 30th, with all other high school students ending on June 6th, 2019. There are no team dates for the remainder of the year.
Bell Schedule:
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:
Administrative Assistant - Main Office
Mary Harding
Main Office 262-642-6760 x 5221
Administrative Assistant - Attendance
Kimberly Peter
Attendance Office: 262-642-6760 Ext 5241
Principal-Grades 9 &10
Kevin Kitslaar
262-642-6760 Ext 5222
Principal-Grades 11 & 12
Stacey Kuehn
262-642-6760 Ext 5240
Dates to Remember - April
4/3 - All School Assembly - RISE Presentation
4/4 - Fab Lab Open to the Public 4-8 PM
4/5 - State Art Show - Mrs. Puls (HS Art Teacher and Students)
4/8 - School Board Meeting
4/11 - Fab Lab Open to the Public 4-8 PM
4/16 - Choir Sings The National Anthem at the Brewer game @ 6:30 PM
4/18 - Fab Lab Open to the Public 4-8 PM
4/19 & 4/22 - No School
4/25 - "Reality Check" Experience - All Junior Students and Community Organizations/Partners
4/25 - Fab Lab Open to the Public 4-8 PM
4/26 & 4/27 - UW Eau Claire Jazz Festival
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.
PROM - Junior and Seniors
As a reminder, the student dress code applies to extracurricular activities, including dances. Therefore, bare midriffs, shear or very revealing or with low-cut necklines, inappropriate content including alcohol, tobacco or drug related t-shirts, hats, etc. should be avoided.
Academic Check Form
Barbershop Super Sing
Walworth County Youth Government Day
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
Band and Choir
Students will have the opportunity to enroll in both band and choir during the same academic class period, if they choose. Students could also take band and choir during separate class periods, if they'd prefer. As with all course offerings and programming, ETHS values the music department and has devoted much time and effort towards ensuring high quality programming and opportunities in music exist in the trimester.
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 East Troy Community School District Board strives to provide a safe, secure and respectful learning environment for all students in school buildings, on school grounds, school buses and vehicles, and at school-sponsored activities so that students can benefit to the fullest from the educational opportunities offered. The East Troy Community School District Board will not tolerate any form of bullying, harassment, or hazing, such as the use of verbal comments, written comments, graphic materials, cyber bullying, or indirect behaviors.
Conflict: A struggle between two or more people who perceive they have incompatible (opposite/conflicting) goals. Conflict is a normal part of life, and it occurs because people of the same relative power see the same situation in two different perspectives.
Bullying: Bullying is deliberate or intentional behavior using words or actions, intended to cause fear, intimidation or harm. Bullying may be repeated behavior and involves an imbalance of power.
Harassment: Harassment is behavior towards students based in whole or part on sex, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, creed, pregnancy, marital or parental status, sexual orientation, homeless status or handicap, physical, mental, emotional, or learning disability which substantially interferes with a students’ school performance or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive school environment.
Hazing: Hazing is intentionally or recklessly engaging in acts which endanger the physical health or safety of a student for the purpose of initiation or admission into an affiliation with any organization or group.
The East Troy Community School District works with the SafeSchools Alert reporting system. This system allows students/parents access to report any safety or bullying concerns and also gives students/parents the opportunity to give a shoutout or kudos when a good job is done! All of the reporting can be done completely anonymously through the website.
Students/parents can access the SafeSchools Alert reporting system through the district's website. The link is located on the right hand side, under “quick links” labeled “report a concern” or click below.
As always, feel free to reach out to someone in our Pupil Services Department for assistance.
Administrative Assistant
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 8:30a.m. 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 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
Winter Sports has wrapped up and spring sports are under way. The girls and boys basketball seasons came to an end during regional play. The girls fell to Union Grove while the boys fell to eventual State Qualifier, Elkhorn. The Cheer and Dance team also ended their season with a bang. The team represented East Troy down in Florida for Nationals, and also at the state tournament in La Crosse. Congrats to all of the winter athletes that represented East Troy in a positive manner!
Despite Mother Nature's best attempt at raining out and flooding our fields, our spring sports are outside and fortunately have not caused any cancellations. Our soccer, softball and baseball fields are in good shape thanks to our building and grounds workers, and the teams are off to a good start! The track team will be getting under way with their first outdoor meet and tennis and golf will be starting competition soon. It is still early in the season, but the outlook is promising for the East Troy Trojans! Best of luck to all athletes this spring!
Spring Sports
Spring Sports include: Baseball, Softball, Girls Soccer, Boys Tennis, Boys Golf and Co-Ed Track and Field
Trojan Schedule: Sports (March)
Track and Field
04/02/19 Triangular 4:30 pm @ Whitewater High School
04/06/19 Invite 11:00 am @ Clinton High School
04/09/19 Triangular 4:30 pm @ Edgerton High School
04/18/19 Varsity Invite 4:30 pm @ East Troy High School
04/23/19 Varsity Invite 4:30 pm @ McFarland High School
04/26/19 Varsity Invite 4:00 pm @ Middleton
04/20/19 Freshman Invite 4:30 pm @ Clinton High School
Softball
04/01/19 4:30 pm @ Catholic Central
04/02/19 5:00 pm @ Bigfoot High School
04/04/19 5:00 pm vs Brodhead High School
04/09/19 5:00 pm @ Whitewater High School
04/13/19 Varsity Double Header 9:00 am @ Clinton High School
04/15/19 4:45 pm vs Delavan-Darien
04/16/19 4:45 pm vs Delavan-Darien
04/18/19 4:45 pm vs Beloit Turner
04/18/19 5:00 pm vs McFarland
04/23/19 5:00 pm vs Evansville
04/25/19 5:00 pm @ Jefferson
04/30/19 5:00 pm vs Bigfoot
Baseball
04/02/19 4:45 pm @ Turner High School
04/04/19 4:45 pm vs Beloit Turner
04/09/19 4:45 pm vs Jefferson
04/11/19 4:45 pm @ Jefferson
04/12/19 4:45 pm vs Brodhead
04/16/19 4:45 pm vs McFarland
04/18/19 4:45 pm @ McFarland
04/19/19 4:45 pm @ Brodhead High School
04/23/19 4:45 pm vs Whitewater
04/25/19 4:45 pm @ Whitewater
04/30/19 4:45 pm @ Clinton High School
Girls Soccer
04/02/19 6:45 pm @ Cambridge High School
04/02/19 4:45 pm vs McFarland
04/09/19 6:30 pm @ Westosha Central High School
04/11/19 5:00 pm @ Clinton Middle School
04/16/19 4:45 pm vs Whitewater
04/18/19 6:45 pm @ Lake Mills High School
04/23/19 6:00 pm @ Fort Atkinson High School
04/25/19 4:45 pm vs Saint Thomas More
04/27/19 10:15 am Varsity Quadrangular @ East Troy High School
04/29/19 4:45 pm vs Bigfoot
Boys Golf
04/08/19 Varsity Invite 12:00 pm @ Hawks View Golf Course
04/16/19 Varsity Mini Golf Meet 3:30 pm @ Yahara Hills Golf Course
04/18/19 Varsity Mini Golf Meet 3:30 pm @ Willowbrook Golf Course
04/22/19 Varsity Invite 9:00 am @ Geneva National Golf Club
04/25/19 Varsity Mini Golf Meet 3:30 pm @ Alpine Valley
04/29/19 Varsity Mini Golf Meet 3:30 pm @ Glen Erin Golf Club
04/30/19 Varsity Mini Golf Meet 3:30 pm @ Evansville Golf Club
Boys Tennis
04/09/19 4:15 pm @ Edgerton High School
04/11/19 4:15 pm vs Watertown Luther Prep
04/15/19 4:15 pm vs Delavan-Darien
04/22/19 4:15 pm vs Whitewater
04/25/19 4:15 pm @ Jefferson
04/26/19 3:00 pm Varsity Quad @ East Troy High School
04/25/19 4:15 pm @ Bigfoot High School
04/30/19 4:15 pm vs Waterford