The Weekly Wildcat
January 13, 2019
Student Handbook
Announcements
Students arriving late to school must check in at the front office.
Chess Club meets Wednesdays in Room 101 during PowerHour Block A! All are welcome to attend in this enrichment club! Just show up and play!
- Last day to purchase a senior ad is January 31st. Purchase can be made at jostensyearbooks.com
- Yearbooks are now $65. Purchase can be made at jostensyearbooks.com or in room 111
- Fiddler on the Roof Musical rehearsals are in the auditorium during Power Hour, block A and B. The auditorium will be closed to students not in rehearsal.
- If you have a parking pass, make sure you are displaying it when you park on campus. If you DO NOT have a parking pass, you must park in a VISITORS spot in the front of the school. Parking passes are sold on Wednesday during Block A of PowerHour.
- No "Outside Food" is allowed on campus (McDonald's, Subway, Taco Bell, etc.) Food can not be delivered to the school. All delivery drivers have been informed to report to the front office.
All juniors will take the ACT on March 12th…students meet each Thursday during PowerHour block A with their HR teacher to prep…please encourage your child to be practicing as much as possible for this test using online prep thorough ACT Academy as well as their paper practice test.
22 students that took the ASVAB in December…results will be distributed and discussed during PowerHour on Thursday, January 17th. Please bring your lunch and report to room 201 at 11:45.
Biology
AVID
AP Environmental Science
The plants in our ecocolumns have sprouted and started growing fast! We will be working on building our aquatic chamber late next week as we monitor nutrient levels.
AP Environmental Science
English ACT Word of the Week
deterrent
That which deters or prevents.
The stringent new laws against graffiti were intended to be a deterrent against vandalism.
Math ACT Problem of the Week
Let the function F be defined as shown in the picture to the right. What is the value of F(3)?
F. -18
G. -26
H. -33
J. -60
K. -75
Answer to this week's problem will be posted in next weeks newsletter!
Senior News
- If you are working towards being a SAT scholar, please make sure to let Mrs. Cox know ASAP. This is just a reminder that your hours will need to be completed by Thursday, January 31st and ALL paperwork will be due to Mrs. Cox by Friday, February 1st by 3pm.
- The final day to order Senior Yearbook Recognition Ads will be Thursday, January 31st. Purchase at jostensyearbooks.com
- Prom tickets are now $75 each. THE LAST DAY TO PURCHASE A PROM TICKET IS THURSDAY, JANUARY 17TH. You must have a signed contract to purchase tickets. Tickets can be purchased in room 103 during Power Hour. Questions should be directed to Mrs. Justine Smit in room 103. NO TICKETS WILL BE SOLD AFTER JANUARY 17TH.
2019 Graduation Information
- Graduation Ceremony: Monday June 17 @ 10 a.m. Gym (Seniors should be at school no later than 9 a.m.)
- Graduation Practice: Friday June 14 @ 2 p.m. in Gym **Practice is required to participate in the ceremony
Student Parking
Students who still need to purchase a parking pass need to see Mrs. Turner ASAP. Student parking enforcement has begun.
Parking/Student Drop and Pick Up
- Morning and afternoon traffic is working great thus far! Please ensure that you go with traffic and through the front or side traffic patterns as setup with cones. Do not attempt to cut in front of other students or vehicles as we try to ensure safety on the campus. Please be patient!!!
- Handicap Parking is only to be utilized by vehicles with proper placard. Do not park in these spots without your placard.
- ALL VEHICLES MUST FOLLOW TRAFFIC PATTERN. Please do not move, or drive through, any cones or barriers and stay off all grassy areas.