Wolfpack Howler
Volume 17 Issue 12
What do you know about Vaping / E-Cigaretes / JUULs?
This school year we have had a significant increase in discipline issues related to electronic cigarettes, one particular brand JUULs, and which are also referred to as vape pens. We appreciate all of you contacting us as you have either heard information from your students or have encountered issues yourself. Please know we do our best to prevent and intervene when we know things are happening, however, as these devices become smaller and odorless, they are increasingly difficult to track.
Below we have a variety of presentations and information regarding the risks of using these devices, however, we also encourage you to have conversations with your students about their understanding and experiences with e-cigarettes.
Information Included Below:
- American Lung Association Presentation: E-cigarettes, Vapes, and JUULs: What you should know
- JUUL Ingredients List
- Surgeon Generals Advisory on E-Cigarette use Among Youth (Additional Information Online: https://e-cigarettes.surgeongeneral.gov/)
Article: Schools Respond to the Rise of Student Vaping
If you have trouble viewing through the newsletter, it is also on our website.
Thank you and please don't hesitate to contact us if you have questions.
Are you moving this school year?
It is very important to let your child's teacher and counseling secretary know when your child's last day at school will be.
High School Grades
No final examinations will be administered prior to the final examination schedules implemented by the Superintendent. A student who must leave school early because of family relocation will be assisted in the completion of the semester. Students who must withdraw before the end of the semester are required to have their parent/guardian contact the school for a parent/guardian conference and/or furnish military orders showing the necessity for the withdrawal.
RELOCATION OUTSIDE ALASKA
- Prior to the Last Twenty (20) Days of the Grading Term or Semester: *Before April 22, 2019 | At the time of withdrawal, grades to date will be given and the student must report to the receiving school for completion of the grading term and to receive credit from the new school, if applicable. No final evaluations will be administered early.
- Between the Last Twenty and Eleven Days of the Grading Term or Semester: *April 22-May 3, 2019 | At the time of withdrawal, grades to date will be given and enrollment in the new school is recommended. If re-enrollment is not possible, arrangements will be made for the student to take final evaluations where applicable, with the new school district or appropriate public agency.
- During the Last Ten Days of the Grading Term or Semester: *May 6-17, 2019 | Grades earned to date will be given as final grades and credit will be granted, where applicable.
Withdrawal for any reason other than family relocation will result in a grade of INC (incomplete) being given for all classes. If a student withdraws and does not relocate, but returns to a school in the district, the student will be required to make up any final evaluations missed and a grade change may occur.
School Board Administrative Regulation 974.1
* Date applies if we do not have to make up days for bad weather
Looking Ahead - Upcoming Events - Mark your Calendar!
Looking Ahead, Mark your Calendars:
- April 2-4: PEAKS Testing (alternate schedule)
- April 2: School Board of Education Regular Meeting @ 6pm
- April 4: Incoming Freshmen Family Night (6-8pm)
- April 5: Airband Assembly (School Assembly: 6th Period / Evening Assembly TBA)
- April 24: General Membership PTSA Meeting @ 5:30 (eBoard Mtg @ 5pm)
- April 16: School Board of Education Regular Meeting @ 6pm
- April 25: Celebration of Excellence @ 9am (WVH PAC)
- April 27: Junior Prom @ WVH - 8-11pm
- AP Exams: May 6-17 (Sign-up in the Counseling Office by March 25)
- Senior Finals: May 7-9
- Regular Finals: May 15-17 (Early Dismissal)
- May 15: Wolfpack Graduation
- May 17: Last Day of School
Check out all the upcoming events on the Website Calendar
West Valley High School
Email: contact-wvh@k12northstar.org
Website: https://www.k12northstar.org/westvalley
Location: 3800 Geist Road, Fairbanks, AK, USA
Phone: (907)479-4221
Facebook: facebook.com/wvhWolfpack/
Twitter: @wvhWolfpack