Eagle Flyer
A newsletter for Walnut Hills High School
PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE
December 1, 2023
Dear Walnut Hills High School Families:
This week students returned from the break energized and ready to finish up a successful first semester. Please remember that semester exams will take place starting Tuesday December 12th through Friday December 15th. Additionally our Fine Arts Department hosted a Winter Concert that featured the talents of our Beginning and Intermediate Bands. The Winter Sports season is also heating up as our Eagles have taken to the courts and pool with passion and drive. We look forward to our final two weeks before we close out the first half of this school year. Thank you for your continued support of our Walnut Hills community.
Sursum ad Summum and... go Eagles!
John Chambers
UPCOMING DATES
December
12 First day of exams
18 Winter break begins (12/18/23-1/1/24)
January
2 Schools Reopen
15 Schools Closed - Martin Luther King Jr. Day Holiday
26 Staff PD day - No School for Students
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Senior Cap & Gown Order Deadline
This is a reminder for senior families that to avoid late fees, December 4 is the deadline to order your cap and gown. The senior office is out of packets, so you will have to order your cap and gown online at www.graduateserviceinc.com.
Enter Walnut Hills HS and then click ‘next’ to shop graduation products. Please contact Mrs. Fischesser with any questions.
New AI Policy
Attention students and parents! Walnut Hills High School has a new AI policy, effective now. Please read it below:
If given teacher permission, any/ all generative AI used to complete assignments must be disclosed prior to the assignment being turned in and cited within the assignment. Failure to do so is considered academic dishonesty.
■ MLA Style - Generative AI
■ APA Style - ChatGPT
■ Chicago Style - Generative AI
■ These links are also available on the library Schoology or Canvas page under
Assignments
Any use of AI that violates the CPS student code of conduct (cheating, bullying, harassment, both in images and/ or text) will be handled according to the CPS code of conduct.
First Semester Exam Schedule and Study Hall Contract
Click below to view the first semester exam schedule. A link to the study hall early dismissal/late arrival contract is located at the bottom schedule.
Study Abroad Opportunity
Walnut Hills recently earned the honor of becoming a Global Navigator School with CIEE (Council on International Educational Exchange). This means our students at Walnut Hills High School qualified for dedicated scholarship funding to support equitable access to summer study abroad programs and encourage students to pursue global education. We will be hosting a virtual student and parent interest meeting with a CIEE advisor on Tuesday, December 5th at 7pm. Please email Liz Owens, Modern World Language Department Chair if you have any questions.
Microsoft Teams meeting Join on your computer, mobile app or room device Click here to join the meeting<https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_ODViZmJmNTktODcwYy00YWFkLWFiN2UtNTQxOGNkZDcxOGJk%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%2284ff6d6e-bfbf-4f95-a0c7-bfaaf8017af2%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22911d0f06-799f-4e02-9b57-a9ba426e9e80%22%7d>
Meeting ID: 242 107 006 534
Passcode: y7z4kq
Holiday Giving Drive
As the holiday season approaches, Student Congress is thrilled to announce our collaboration with the Welcome Home Collaborative (WHC) for a Holiday Giving Program! We are encouraging everyone to contribute to our toiletry and cleaning product donation drive. Small gestures can make a big impact, and by donating toiletry items, we can provide essential comforts to those in need. Whether it's toilet paper, paper towels, cleaning supplies, toothpaste, shampoo, soap, or other personal care items, every contribution counts! Donations can be dropped off in Ms. Pennekamp's Room (3103) or Ms. Hoskin's Room (3208) or any of the grade level offices. Happy Holidays!
WHHS Library Maker Fair - December 7
Join us on December 7 from 3:00-4:00 for this unique shopping experience featuring fifteen talented student vendors showcasing a unique array of goods. From custom game controllers to beauty products, delectable desserts to exquisite jewelry, and beyond - there's something for everyone. Don't miss out on the chance to support these budding entrepreneurs and discover one-of-a-kind treasures.
Lost & Found Items
Hey Walnut! Have you lost something in the building? Click on the link below to view lost items that have been collected in our Lost & Found bins. Items are listed by location.
Thanks to Anne Steinert for her time taking pictures of lost and found items
around the building.
Campus Dismissal Updates
Attention Walnut Families: Please see below for Dismissal Updates
3:00 PM Dismissal
Students have until 3:15 PM to report to their scheduled after school activity where a supervising adult is present. The library is open Monday-Thursday until 4:00 (or until 3:30 on Fridays), many teachers hold help nights, and there are many extracurricular club options. Otherwise, all students must exit the building promptly by 3:15 PM.
If a student needs to re-enter the building after 3:15 PM, it must be via the Blair Circle steps/Main Office entrance only.
Students who are awaiting rides after 3:15 PM must do so outside of the building. We do not have the ability to provide adequate supervision for these students after 3:15 PM.
If a student is found to be in the building, unsupervised after 3:15 PM, then there will be disciplinary consequences consistent with the CPS Code of Conduct that can include a Friday School or an Alternative Learning Center assignment.
We appreciate your cooperation and support with dismissal procedures.
Please click on this LINK for a detailed list of campus safety updates.
If your student is eligible for a Metro pass, but does not have one, please fill out an Inquiry Form on the CPS website. Bus passes are available 1-2 weeks after ordering. Students can use the Metro to be taken to a public space, such as a branch of the Cincinnati library or a Cincinnati Recreation Commission location. Please check with those specific locations for information about their programming and hours. If your student is not eligible for a bus pass, please click here to see a list of purchasing sites.
COUNSELING CORNER
Counseling Department Programs for All Grade Levels
Use the link below to access the School Counseling and College Programs offered by the Counseling Department throughout the school year. The Counseling Department and College Information Center host a series of informative programs for parents and students of all grade levels. Click below for more information.
Are you interested in Group Counseling?
Walnut Hills in partnership with Up Grade Counseling would like to offer an after school group that focuses on grade performance. Please click the link to learn more about the group and to share if you are interested in having your student participate.
Group Counseling Interest FormUC Medical Sciences Summer Institute
This notice serves as a call for interest for the UC Medical Sciences Summer Institute 2024 program. If you'd like more in-depth information about the Medical Sciences Summer Institute, click on this LINK.
Choose OHIO First Scholarship Opportunities at Miami University
Click on the picture to learn more about Miami scholarships.
USC Bovard Scholars Opportunity
Click on this LINK to learn more about this University of Southern California free visit opportunity.
Charles L. Warren Scholarship 2024 application
The Inclusion, Access, and Success (IAS) Committee is pleased to announce that the 2024 Charles L. Warren Memorial Heritage Scholarship application is now live! High school seniors who demonstrate high academic achievement, dedication to school and community involvement, and a continued commitment to cultural or intellectual diversity are encouraged to apply. This one-time $1,500 scholarship will be awarded to four Ohio students who plan to attend an Ohio school after graduation. The application deadline is Monday, February 5, 2024 at 11:59 PM
2024 Charles L. Warren Memorial Heritage Scholarship application
Johns Hopkins University Virtual Summer Program
If you are interested in global health and medicine, you are invited to apply for the 2024 Johns Hopkins virtual summer program. Use this LINK to learn more.
Forcht Bank Community Impact Scholarship Opportunity
Click on the link below to learn more about a scholarship opportunity from Forcht Bank.
This annual program will award three graduating seniors with a one time $5,000 scholarship!
ACT Practice Opportunity
Our friends at Revolution Prep are offering an ACT Practice Exam and ACT 101 Strategy Session to our students. Please see details below.
ACT Practice Exam
ACT Practice Exam: Saturday, January 20, 2024, from 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM ET | Live Online
Step 1: Register here: www.revolutionprep.com/partners/21232
Step 2: Schedule a free 30-minute score report review with a Revolution Prep testing expert to help you interpret the results and develop a customized plan to prepare. Please schedule this appointment for the few days after the exam. You can pre-schedule this Score Report Review here: www.revolutionprep.com/shannon-norris
Step 3: Attend the mock exam and get your results immediately with Revolution Prep’s mobile scoring app!
ACT 101 Strategy Session
We invite students to join Revolution Prep for an introductory strategy session for the official ACT! This two-hour session is designed to give students insight into the ACT exam as well as provide tips and tricks for test day. In this session, one of their professional tutors will teach core test-taking strategies including a dive into the exam content and structure, how to avoid common traps, and how to create the best plan for success.
ACT 101 Strategy Session: Saturday, February 3, 2024, from 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM ET | Live Online
Register here: www.revolutionprep.com/partners/21232
Questions? If you have questions or want to learn more about Revolution Prep, you can reach out to your Revolution Prep Advisor, Shannon Norris, at (216) 232-3240 or by email at shannon.norris@revolutionprep.com.
Scholarships for seniors
'The Best Scholarships for High School Students with Upcoming Deadlines' list is out. Please visit this page to view all our high school scholarships: https://bold.org/scholarships/by-year/high-school/.
Senior College Forum
College Bound Seniors To-Do List
New Graduation Requirements
All Students:
Ohio has new graduation requirements that took effect last year. Please make yourselves familiar with them. Direct any questions regarding graduation requirements to your school counselor.
Meetings with your School Counselor
Click HERE to access School Counselor Meeting QR codes.
If you have any issues making an appointment, email your counselor.
Crisis Help and Support
Children's Mental Health
NPR's A Martinez talks to Dr. Pamela Cantor, founder of Turnaround for Children, about a Pew report that finds U.S. parents' biggest concern is the mental health of their children.
IMPORTANT REMINDERS
Yearbook Baby Ads for Seniors
Link to buy ads is https://www.jostens.com/yearbooks/students-and-parents/about-yearbooks#affiliate
Too Sick for School Policy
Please keep in mind, illness is an excused absence and students will be able to make up work they will miss. Please do not send ill students to school because they have a quiz or test.
Family Technology Support Center
For CPS students and their families, help is a phone call away by dialing the Family Technology Support Center, (513) 363-0688 or emailing fts@cps-k12.org. Tech support is available in English and Spanish from 7:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday when school is in session.
Student Parking on Campus
Blair Circle Drop Off and Pick Up Traffic Info
Get Involved - Walnut Hills Parent Association
The Parent Association communicates using a system called Constant Contact, so join our mailing list using the attached link and get up-to-date information about what's happening at Walnut Hills! Get Connected
STAY INFORMED
Reporting Absences and Dismissals
LINK to current Covid Protocol
Grades 7-9 Information Google Site
Grades 10-12 Information Google Site
Our community communicates using a system called Constant Contact, so join our mailing list using the link above and get up-to-date information about what's happening at Walnut Hills!
STUDENT WELLNESS
2023-2024 Student Services Support Flowchart
Where Do I Go? Who Do I Ask? page 1
Where Do I Go? Who Do I Ask? page 2
Walnut Hills High School
Email: whhsattendance@cpsboe.k12.oh.us
Website: walnuthillseagles.com
Location: 3250 Victory Parkway, Cincinnati, OH, USA
Phone: 513-363-8400
Twitter: @high_walnut