West Allis Central High School
Bulldog News
May 2016 · 8516 West Lincoln Avenue · West Allis, Wisconsin 53227 · 414-604-3100 · Fax: 414-546-5536
WEST ALLIS CENTRAL
ADMINISTRATION
Please feel free to contact our
administrators with questions or
concerns.
Principal
Dr. Amy Van Deuren
414-604-3111
[email protected]
Assistant Principals
Mr. Paul Bursi
(Last names A – L)
414-604-3115
[email protected]
Ms. Deann Yaklich, Assistant
(Last names M – Z)
414-604-3117
[email protected]
Dean of Students
Ms. Katie Coleman
414-604-3113
[email protected]
Academic Deans
Ms. Maria D’Amato-Kuch
414-604-3126
[email protected]
Mr. Kent Kleinowski,
414-604-3119
[email protected]
As we near the end of the 2015 – 2016 school year and get ready to
enjoy the summer, we are busy with all of the end-of-year tasks that are
part of finalizing a school year up and we begin thinking ahead to next
year. With that being said, I would like to keep this introduction short,
and offer a sincere and heartfelt “Thank You” to parents, community,
staff, and students for your hard work and involvement that made this
school year an outstanding one at Central. From academics to athletics
and the arts, Central families have a great deal to celebrate.
Students, it’s easy to get spread too thin this time of year with
finals, end-of-year events and celebrations, graduation, work, and family.
I know I sound like a broken record, but I cannot stress enough the
importance of the basics: eat healthy, get enough rest, and make sure you
are spending enough attention and focus on your studies. Most
importantly, be safe and end the year on a positive note with friends,
classmates, and teachers. The end of the school year is the most fun time
of the year in many ways, so balance looking forward to your summer
with being in the moment and enjoying your last weeks of the school year
at Central.
Amy VanDeuren
Dr. Amy Van Deuren
Principal
P.S. In addition to this website, don’t forget to look for our quarterly
newsletter in your email. It contains calendars, updates, and information
that every student and parent should know. If you would like a hard copy
of our quarterly newsletter, please stop in to the office and pick up the
latest issue!
End of the Year iPad Collection
The end of the year is quickly approaching and so is iPad collection! IPad collection will occur from May 24th – June 3rd
during normal school hours in the IMC. Classes will follow a normal schedule during this time. Students will be notified
by their CAP teacher of the date and time they should report for iPad collection. Any iPad that is not collected during this
scheduled time frame must be turned in during exam week. All iPads will be locked down with our management system
after June 3rd and will become unusable. If a student does not return their iPad, they will be charged for a lost/stolen iPad
as described in the iPad usage agreement and a police report will be required.
Students should prepare their iPad for collection prior to May 24th. Students should backup any files that they would like
to keep using Google Drive, Google Photos or iCloud. A CAP lesson on backing up files will be provided prior to
collection. In addition, students should come to iPad collection with their iPads fully charged as they will need to be
erased during collection. We plan to reissue the same iPads to students for the 2016-2017 school year. IPads will be
labeled and boxed accordingly. We encourage students to keep their cases on their iPads during storage over the summer.
Cases provide additional protection when storing and transporting iPads.
IPad and charger damage will be assessed on the day of iPad collection. IPad screens, buttons, audio and charging ports
will be tested. The power adapter and cord of the charger will be tested as well. Fees will be assessed for all damaged
iPad screens and chargers that are not in working condition and a letter will be sent home with your child noting
the dame. Any fees related to iPad and/or charger damage will be entered into Infinite Campus on the day that the iPad is
collected. These fees can be paid in the main office or online. Seniors must have assessed fees paid prior to graduation.
The fee structure was included in the parent/guardian agreement and reads as follows:
“As with any other District resource which your student has been loaned (such as textbooks, library books, musical
instruments) loss, damage, or theft of a District iPad will result in a financial liability for the family.”
iPad Repair
iPad Assessed Fee
Lost/Broken Charger (including cord)
$40
Crack/Damage Screen - 1st Offense
$60 ($139 if iPad must be sent out of District for repair)
Crack/Damage Screen - 2nd Offense
$90 ($139 if iPad must be sent out of District for repair)
Lost/Stolen iPad - 1st Offense
$175
Lost/Stolen iPad - 2nd Offense OR iPad not Returned
$379
We appreciate your support and cooperation as we go through this process.
If you have issues and/or concerns please contact:
Christina Kralik, Technology Integrator (414-604-3130) or Amy Van Deuren, Principal (414-604-3111)
End of the Year Student Bulletin – June 2016
Library Fines--All students must pay their library fines in IMC and return all books before they take
exams.
End of the Year Locker Clean Out
All lockers must be completely cleaned out by noon, Wednesday, June 08, 2016.
o Anything left in lockers will be discarded.
o All school locker clean out Friday, June 3 during CAP.
o Students are to take their locks home- to be used for the next school year.
IPad Return--Refer to “End of the Year iPad Collection” information
Book Return
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Each student is responsible for turning in his/her books.
Fines will be issued to student accounts for books that are not returned or damaged.
Be prepared to pay fines for lost or damaged books at this time.
Seniors can begin to turn in books to Mrs. Passineau and Mrs. Brinker in Student Services on
Tuesday, June 9th.
Book Return – Across from 125
Monday, June 6
Book Return – Across from 125
Tuesday, June 7
Book Return – Across from 125
Wednesday, June 8
Hours: 7:15 a.m. – Noon
Hours: 7:15 a.m. – Noon
Hours: 7:15 a.m. – Noon
Seniors
o Beginning Monday, June 6, 2016 - Graduation tickets (6 per student) will be issued to seniors in
Student Services when all books are turned in and all fees have been paid. A ticket is required to
attend the graduation ceremony.
o We will accept cash or a money order only for fines or fees owed. No checks will be accepted.
o The senior picnic is Thursday, May 26th.
o Graduation practice is Thursday, June 08, 2016 at 10:45 a.m.
o Seniors must turn in the West Allis Central High School Graduation Ceremony Contract signed by the
student and his/her guardian by Monday, June 6th in order to participate in the ceremony on Saturday,
June 11th.
o Graduation is Saturday, June 11, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. Doors open at 10:00 a.m. seniors must be in the
auditorium by 9:30 a.m.
ATTENTION SENIORS!
Please note that all past due balances must be paid in full or you will not be able to participate in
the graduation ceremony. Please make payment by Friday, May 20, 2016 by cash, check, or eFunds. After this date, all payments must be CASH ONLY. Thank You!
IMPORTANT SENIOR INFORMATION!
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The senior picnic will be Thursday, May 26, 2016 in the field house during the lunch periods.
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If seniors haven't picked up their caps and gowns, they need to pick them up from Ms. Garcia (Room
308). If they still owe money, they must bring cash. Exact amounts only! We cannot make change.
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Graduation contracts must be turned in before students may walk at graduation. Please return these
signed contracts to Ms. Garcia (Room 308) or Ms. New (Room 118) by June 8th if you plan to walk at
graduation. All school fees need to be paid by Monday, June 6th by 3:00 p.m.
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If seniors have not yet notified Student Services of their post-graduation plans, they should please see
Mrs. Passineau to give her this information. Also, please return all textbooks to student services.
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If seniors have not yet ordered their cap and gowns, they must do so as soon as
possible if they plan to walk at graduation. Orders should be placed at
wigrad.com. Or contact Jostens at 1-262-706-3331.
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Graduation rehearsal will be held on Wednesday, June 8th at 10:45am.
Students should meet in the auditorium at that time, following their last
exam.
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Graduation is June 11, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. seniors must report to the
auditorium by 9:30 a.m.
2015-16 Yearbooks
Yearbooks pre-orders are scheduled to be distributed to seniors only!
They will be available for sale for seniors during the picnic.
The dates for pre-orders and sales for yearbooks will be
announced before school, during CAP, and afterschool, so
students should be sure to listen to the PA announcements.
Breakfast is served on June 6, 7, and 8th from 6:30 to 8:00 a.m.
2nd Semester Exam Schedule 2015-16
Exam Guidelines
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Monday, June 6, 2016
7:17 – 8:25
Exam Prep
8:30 – 9:30
Hour 1 Exam
9:30 – 9:40
Passing Time
9:40 – 10:40
Hour 2 Exam
10:40 – 10:50
Passing Time
10:50 – 11:50
Hour 3 Exam
11:50
Student release
If you miss an exam, you need to make it up
with your teacher immediately
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Students who come for exam prep must enter
through the field house doors. All other doors
will be locked during exam prep.
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Return books after your exam to room 125
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During exam prep, students can:
o Work with a teacher
o Complete gym make-ups in field house
or pool from 7:17 to 8:25 a.m.
Tuesday June 7, 2016
7:17 – 8:25
Exam Prep
8:30 – 9:30
Hour 4 Exam
o Study quietly and individually in the
IMC
9:30 – 9:40
Passing Time
o Study groups in the cafeteria
9:40 – 10:40
Hour 5 Exam
10:40
Student release

Be sure to show up on time for all your final
exams. Not showing up for an exam could
result in a failing grade for the course.
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No passes or early dismissals allowed.
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Students must be in the class the entire hour.
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If you do not have an exam scheduled, you
are not required to be in the building, if you
chose to stay, you must be in the IMC for
quiet, individual study.
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Yellow busses will arrive after the last exam of
each day
Wednesday, June 8, 2016
7:17 – 8:25
Exam Prep
8:30 – 9:30
Hour 6 Exam
9:30 – 9:40
Passing Time
9:40 – 10:40
Hour 7 Exam
10:40
Student release
Thursday, June 9, 2016 Exam Make-ups
7:17 – 10:30
Exam Make-ups
10:30 - 3:00
Teacher work time
Summer Academy at Central
Central is offering four course options this summer: College Bound Study Skills, Independent PE, Health, and Credit
Recovery. Course information and registration forms are available in the Student Services office, or contact Ms. Julie
Passineau at 414-604-3120; [email protected].
OPEN REGISTRATION
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College Bound Study Skills (CBSS) is a course that primarily prepares incoming 9th and 10th graders for the
rigors of Advanced Placement course work. If your student is taking an AP course next year, they are
encouraged to register for CBSS if they have not taken the course already. Contact student services for course
information and registration forms.

Independent PE is open to all incoming 10th to 12th grade students. See student services for course
information and registration forms.

Health is open to students who are taking high-involvement classes such as band, PLTW, world language, AVID,
and AP course(s). See student services for course information and registration forms. Availability is limited.
INVITATION ONLY
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Credit Recovery during the summer and is designed for students who failed one or more core classes. Students
can make up the credit using the COMPASS learning platform.
The H.O.P.E.
The HOPE (Helping Others through Prevention and Education) sponsored an Impact Day on Tuesday, April 26.
The day was to bring awareness to the dangers of drinking and distracted driving. Every 13 minutes a student
was pulled from class and giving a black “victim” t-shirt to wear throughout the rest of the school day - these
victims symbolized the 36 people who are killed every day due to impaired/dangerous driving. A sober
reminder for the students that these tragedies are largely preventable for all of us when we make responsible
choices.
The following students attended the Wisconsin Sate Family, Career, and Community
Leaders of America Leadership Conference and S.T.A.R. Events Competition at the Kalahari Resort in
Wisconsin Dells. Students competed in February at South Milwaukee High School to advance to State.
S.T.A.R. (Students Taking Action with Recognition). Destiny Phillips and Bailey Young in Entrepreneurship Senior received a Bronze. Career Investigation- Senior a Gold Michaela Beryl, Children’s Literature-Junior
Destiny Roberts a Gold and Culinary Creations Monaya Palmore received a Silver. Pastry and Baked Goods
received all Golds, Senior Division Katie Coria and Occupational both Noelle Berg and Alyssa Mekka. At
State the students engaged in meetings, guest speakers, and break-out sessions with about 1,000 other students
from around the state. The Central students who attended the leadership conference all competed in S.T.A.R.
Events. The students did very well Silver were awarded to Monaya Palmore, Katie Coria, and Michaela Beryl
for each of their events. The other two students, Destiny Roberts and Noelle Berg both received Golds. Later
in the award ceremony Noelle Berg was awarded TOP GOLD in Pastry and Baked Goods- Occupational and a
$1,000 dollar a year renewable scholarship from The Culinary Art Institute. Our FCCLA chapter has grown
this year and the number of S.T.A.R. Events participates has increased. To join FCCLA see Mrs. Bisswurm
[email protected] or find out more information at the National FCCLA website www.fcclainc.org and
Wisconsin FCCLA website http://www.wifccla.org/.
The National FCCLA Leadership Conference is being held in July in San Diego, California.
Former students who attended National Leadership Conferences in 2012 and 2013 located in Orlando Florida
and Nashville Tennessee respectively. Next year leadership conferences State in October and Cluster Meetings
either in Denver Colorado or Orlando Florida in Florida with Nationals in Nashville Tennessee.
Left to right (Back row): Michaela Beryl, Destiny Roberts, and Noelle Berg
Front row: Katie Coria and Monaya Palmore
Art Department
Wow, where did the time go? Here we are winding down the end of the year. This is
always such a busy time. Before we head off for summer mark your calendars for
Wednesday May 25th from 6-7:30. The art department will be having their annual
end of the year art show in the IMC at Central. All art students are encouraged to
participate. This culminating activity may be used as their final exam grade if they
meet all of the requirements. These requirements include: have all work turned in,
present at least 3 pieces of work that was created this semester, include an artist
statement with a photo, set your work up, attend the art show with an adult, and at the end of the evening - take
your work home with you. I am looking forward to seeing you there. We will also have 7 students work at the
State Fair this year. These students are: Mariela Martinez, Kyla King, Kristen Whitman,
Nora Gosetti, Simone LeFlore, Rhiannon Mueller and Chrisdelis Negron. While you are snacking on
something on a stick wonder to the State Fair Art Gallery and check out the student work. The Milwaukee area
has amazing things happening all summer long in which one is able to be creative. Make sure to get down to
the Art Museum the renovation is amazing. And take your sketchbook with you and draw the lakefront. Have a
great summer.
State Fair
Wisconsin State Fair holds a Young People’s Art Exhibition every year. Seven of our students will have work
displayed at State Fair. These 7 students are: Kyla King with her cut paper cats, Kristen Whitman with her
altered book entitled “Bozo the Clown,” Nora Gosetti with her watercolor, Simone LeFlore with her color
wheel, Rhiannon Mueller with her 3-d Birch Trees, Mariela Martinez with her Wycinanki roosters, and
Chrisdelis Negron with her sculptural landscape. This work is always due by the end of March and returned
after the Fair. If you go to the fair please make sure to stop by the Wisconsin Exposition Center to see the
student art exhibit.
ACADEMIC AND CAREER PLANS
“Why Do I Have To Learn This Stuff?”
Without a doubt, students have been asking this age-old question for many years. School
Counselors in our District have been able to help answer this question for students in a very
meaningful way for several years now through the implementation of our Comprehensive Student Services
program, which has included Individual Student Planning Conferences for all students in grades 5, 8, 9, and 11.
As you may know, these strength-based conferences have helped students to set realistic Academic, PersonalSocial, and Career goals together with their parents/guardians and counselors. This has provided students with
more insight as to why they should take certain courses and how the courses are useful to them as they relate to
possible career interests.
Beginning in the 2017-18 school year, Wisconsin State Law (115.28(59) ACADEMIC AND
CAREER PLANNING), requires that school districts must provide these services to all students in grades 6-12
through the development of individualized Academic and Career Plans. Our District, along with 24 other
districts across Wisconsin has been selected to participate in a pilot project to get started with the new
requirement this school year. Our School Counselors will begin this process by working with 9th grade students
and their parents/guardians who don’t already have a good Academic and Career Plan in place. Students and
their parents/guardians will receive more detailed information about this from Ms. Amber Hill, School
Counselor, in the very near future. In the meantime, if you would like more information about this, please feel
free to contact Ms. Hill at 604-3100 Ext. 3123.
SPANISH HONOR SOCIETY INDUCTION
Thursday, June 2, 2016
7 p.m.
Auditorium
The Spanish Honor Society – Calatrava Chapter, will celebrate its ninth induction and recognition ceremony on
Thursday, June 2, 2016 at 7 p.m. in the Auditorium. There will be reception following the ceremony with cake
and light “tapas” (Spanish hors d’ oeuvres) in the Auditorium Commons. Family and close friends are invited
to attend to congratulate first-year inductees and second- and third-year members.
Members of the Spanish Honor Society are students of Spanish levels IV and higher and maintain a GPA of 3.0
or higher and a B- or better in their Spanish classes. They also volunteer a minimum of 2 hours per month in
Spanish-related activities such as Spanish aide or Spanish tutor during CAP here at Central.
Please RSVP if you are planning on attending this event at: [email protected] or call 414-604-3100,
ext. 5623 and leave a voice message.
3rd year members of Spanish Honor Society
Amairany Alanis
David Jimenez
Roberto Nieves
Neche Veyssal
2nd year members of Spanish Honor Society
Noelle Berg
Janessa Galindo
Melenie Gonzalez
Aylani Guadalupe Greene
Tyler Hernandez
Jose Lopez, Jr.
Jacob McKee
Mykala Repati
Atilla Veyssal
New inductees
Anakassandra Carero Rivera
Madison Gordon
Joseph Hoffman
Anna Horrigan
Emma McClure
Elisabeth Sandmire
Guatemala & Belize 2017
We are excited to let our West Allis community know that we have 17 students
registered for the next West Allis-West Milwaukee Spanish Study/Travel Trip. In
order to make sure that the trip is a go, we still need a few more student participants.
Please direct any questions about the trip to ProfeGH/Bridget Geboy-Helfenstein,
Jessica Santiago or Jessica Roark. We would love to have more students from both
Nathan Hale and Central High Schools or 8th graders take advantage of this once in a
lifetime learning opportunity. If your student has completed their freshman year and
Spanish 2 by June of 2017, they are eligible to be a part of our group. There is a
Google presentation available which can answer many of the questions our parents may have. If you need more
time to consider enrolling, please contact one of the teachers mentioned above. We will have an additional
enrollment this spring as well as the possibility of late enrollment by September 1.
Any immediate questions can be emailed to [email protected].
Talk with your son or daughter about their plans to live the Spanish culture and join our group today!
District Special Needs Nursing Department
School District of West Allis-West Milwaukee, et al.
10230 West Grant Street, West Allis, Wisconsin 53227
Phone: (414) 604-4000 x1107 Fax: (414) 546-5641
Dear Parent/Guardian,
As you prepare for the beginning of the 2016-2017 school year. Please take the opportunity to review and
update your child’s immunizations if needed during the summer. There has been a change in the waiver
requirements for our school district as outlined below. If you have any questions about the upcoming
immunization requirements, you can call the WAWM District Nursing Office at 414-604-4000 x1107, the West
Allis Health Department at 414-302-8600 or your doctor’s office.
Immunization Waiver Reminders
Personal Conviction and Religious Immunization Waivers:
In an effort to update and maintain accurate records, personal conviction and religious waivers are now required
to be updated each year with a new signature. This is a change and improved practice. Please stop at your
school office to complete the needed form.
Current 4K and 5th grade students:
Your child will be in need of either 5 year old kindergarten booster shots (DTaP, Polio, MMR, Varicella) or a
6th grade TDaP booster. The state deadline for these immunizations is the 30th day of the school year, which will
be Friday, October 14, 2016. Summertime is a great time to make an appointment with your doctor for a
checkup and required immunizations.
Marla J. Blom RN
Marla J. Blom MSN RN NCSN CNL AE-C
Johnson & Johnson School Health Leadership Fellow
West Allis West Milwaukee District Lead Nurse
414-604-4000 x1107
Important information regarding your school fees!
2015-2016 School Year
If your household is eligible for free or reduced price meals, please note that there is no automatic approval
for free or reduced school fees. Your benefit eligibility only covers meals for your child(ren).
If you wish to use your meal benefit status to also be considered for free or reduced school fees, you must
complete the attached Sharing Information with Other Programs form. This can be returned to your school
office or to the address on the form.
*This form must be filled out, even if you have students who automatically qualify for free meals.
The Sharing form also allows you to give permission to be included if free or reduced fees become an option for
college testing fees, college application fees, field trips, or other classroom activities. (This may not cover all of
these fees, only when available.)
If you are applying for meal benefits, or know that you already qualify, please complete one form for all of the
children in your household who attend the West Allis west Milwaukee School District. The form must be filled
out completely (and signed) in order to be processed.
***If you are completing a new application, and you apply online, this information is part of the application –
no other form is needed. We strongly encourage you to complete your application through the Infinite Campus
Parent Portal. ***
If you have any questions, please contact your school office for more information.
From the Math Department
As we look ahead to next year I’d like to remind all students taking Algebra 2, Algebra 2 with Trig, FST, PreCalc, AP Stats, AP Calc, and Calc BC that a graphing calculator is required for these classes. The math
department recommends a TI-83, TI-83 Plus, TI-84, or TI-84 Plus (including the silver edition) for these
courses. These calculators are allowed on the SAT, ACT and AP Exams. Many problems done in class require
these calculators and deal with hundreds of calculations done in seconds on these calculators. Please begin to
look for deals at local stores now so you can purchase one for a reasonable price. EBay and other online
locations are great to look at this time of the year, since many students will be selling their calculators. If you
purchase one of these, please bring in the UPC code and give it your math teacher in the fall. Any questions can
be directed to Mrs. Boales at [email protected] or 604-3100 ext. 5768.
BOARD OF EDUCATION
Superintendent: Dr. Marty Lexmond
Board Members: Jeffrey Sikich (president), Sue Sujecki (vice-president), Daniel Bailey
(treasurer), Diane Narlock (clerk), Gail Radonski (secretary), Stephanie Emons, Patricia Kerhin,
Heather Justham, Bill Ustruck
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
CIVICS TEST GRADUATION REQUIREMENT
In 2014, the State Legislature passed ACT 55. This law states that all students in Wisconsin, beginning with the
class of 2017, must take and pass the Civics Test to graduate from high school. The law states that students
must correctly answer 60 of the 100 questions (60%) in order to meet the graduation requirement. To see the
state statute, please visit the following website https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2015/related/acts/55
To see test questions, please visit the following website, which provides both the test questions and the test
answers (English Language Learners- see Other Languages).
http://www.uscis.gov/citizenship/teachers/educational-products/100-civics-questions-and-answers-mp3-audioenglish-version
Students in grade eleven (11) have already taken or will be taking the assessment in social studies or history
classes. Students will be required to retake the assessment if they score below a 60%. When students pass the
assessment with a 60% or better, it will be noted on their transcript as a “pass” in Civics Test Course. Special
Education Students will receive a “pass” when they finish the assessment.
If you have questions, please contact the office at 604-3110.
WAC COMMUNITY LEARNING CENTER
West Allis Central is proud to be an after-school Community Learning Center (CLC) site. CLC is designed to
provide students with after-school academic enrichment opportunities to complement their regular academic
program. West Allis Central’s CLC provides a range of services to support student learning and development,
including tutoring and mentoring, homework help, and enrichment activities. At the same time, centers help
working parents by providing a safe environment for students when school is not in session. The CLC Tutoring
Lab is open for academic support and enrichment Monday-Thursday until 4:30 and Fridays until 4:00. A snack
and a bus ticket are provided for regular attendees. In addition, we also offer Math Enrichment on Mondays
and Reading Enrichment on Wednesdays. CLC is also proud to offer Art Club, Book Club, Fitness Club, and
Dream.Explore.Build.
For further information, please contact Miss Joelle Curry ([email protected]) or
Mrs. Tina Boyle Whyte ([email protected]).
INFINITE CAMPUS PARENT PORTAL
The West Allis/West Milwaukee School District uses the Infinite Campus Parent Portal, a web-based student
information system. The portal provides communication between the school district and parents/guardians. It
can also improve communication between parents and children, thus improving academic progress, assignment
completion, and attendance. Once you activate your account and establish your username and password, you
will have access to information including your child’s grades, attendance, and schedule. You will also be able to
pay your child’s school fees and lunch fees directly through the Infinite Campus Parent Portal.
The Parent Portal is live and will change with data input.
If you need your activation code, need assistance in setting up your Parent Portal Account, or have any
questions, please contact the main office at 414-604-3110.
HOMEWORK REQUESTS
Homework may be requested for any excused absence that extends for three or more school days. To request
your child’s homework, please contact the main office at 414-604-3110. Please allow us 24 hours to complete
these requests, so that teachers have adequate time to compile the necessary homework for your student.
Homework will be available for pick up in the main office at 3:00 p.m.
Interested in Substitute Teaching??
All adult substitute teachers need to have earned a Bachelor’s Degree and obtain a Short Term Substitute Permit
through Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction. We would sponsor your permit and any additional
training required. If you or someone you know, really enjoys working with children, has an earned Bachelor’s
degree and is available to substitute teach a minimum of two days a week, please contract our substitute office
at (414)604-3063 or apply online at https://services.education.wisc.edu/wecan/teachers/login/form2.cfm.
WAWM SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD POLICY 363.2 – RULE
COMPUTER, INTERNAL NETWORK, ELECTRONIC MAIL, AND INTERNET
ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY RULES FOR STUDENTS
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Use of Non-District Provided Technology (Bring Your Own Device –BYOD)
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To facilitate the educational initiatives of the district, technology devices such as Ipads, tablets, laptops
and digital cameras will be allowed in the classroom at the direction of the teacher.
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Personal electronic devices such as cellphones, Ipods/MP3 players and headphones/ear buds must be
kept silenced and in student backpacks or lockers unless needed for classroom use as directed by the
teacher.
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Student conduct that violates these rules is subject to discipline including confiscation of the device.
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Students are prohibited from bringing laser pointers onto school premises at any time.
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Users connecting to District systems, even those with a personal device, should have no expectation of
privacy. The District may review and monitor accounts, without notice, to ensure responsible technology
use and maintain system integrity.
UPDATING CONTACT INFORMATION
Parents: Please remember to notify our main office with any address / home phone / cell phone / work phone
changes as soon as possible. In the event of an emergency, this information is vital to us. Please contact the
main office at 414-604-3110.
EARLY DISMISSALS
Students who must leave during the school day for a pre-approved reason must have a parent/guardian call the
attendance office or bring a parent note to attendance office in order to be issued an early dismissal slip. Upon
return to the school, the student must sign in at the attendance office to be issued a pass back to class. Students
are not allowed to leave the building for any reason during the school day without parent/guardian consent.
Students who leave the school building without proper permission may be considered truant. Last minute calls
for an early dismissal can be difficult.
REPORTING STUDENT ABSENCES
Parents – Please be reminded that any time a student is going to be absent from school for any part of the day,
you must call the absence in to our attendance office at 414-604-3101. This is a 24-hour phone line, and a
message may be left at any time, day or night. If a live attendant is not available when you call, please leave a
detailed message indicating your name, the student’s name, the reason for the absence, and a phone number
where you may be reached. All attendance messages are listened to repeatedly throughout the school day for
additional messages. An automated attendance message is sent out every night for any students who had an
unexcused absence that day, i.e. students who were not called in for the day or students who missed one or more
classes without a parent excuse. If you receive one of these calls, please contact the attendance office with the
reason for the student’s absence. If you feel the call was an error, please check your Parent Portal to identify
the class your child was late to or missed, discuss it with your student and have them speak to the teacher who
marked them absent. The teacher will contact our attendance office to rectify the error. Thank you for your
assistance and understanding in this matter.
WORK PERMITS
Students under the age of 18 hired for a job must obtain a work permit. Work permits are
a privilege to obtain—students must be passing all classes, have good attendance, and have
no behavior referrals. Students may obtain a work permit by bringing in the following
documents to the main office:
1. Letter from the employer stating the intent to employ the minor along with the job duties,
hours of work and time of day the minor will be working.
2. Written Permission from parent or guardian.
3. Birth Certificate, Baptismal Certificate, State ID or Driver’s license that shows your date of
birth on it.
4. Minor’s Social Security Card (original) is the only documentation the State of Wisconsin will
accept for the social security number.
5. Permit fee: $10.00, cash only. The employer is required to reimburse the permit fee by the first
paycheck.
6. Permits will ONLY be accepted in the morning and will be completed by the end of the day
BEFORE SCHOOL AND AFTER SCHOOL PROCEDURES
Central is committed to providing a safe and secure learning environment for all of our students, and to honor
that commitment, the following before-school and after-school procedures are in place at Central High School
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BEFORE SCHOOL: The Field House doors on Lincoln Avenue are open early (by 6:00 am). From
7:00 am to 7:47 am, the Field House doors on the Grant Street side are open as well. All other doors are
locked.
At 7:47 am, the Field House doors on Grant Street are closed, and students MUST enter through the
Field House doors on Lincoln Avenue. A table is set up at the entrance so that students can get a pass to
enter class.
AFTER SCHOOL: The bell rings at 3:00 pm. Students have until 3:15 pm to exit the building unless
they are involved in an after school club, activity, or sport. At 3:15 pm, students are directed away from
the building doors and toward the street to clear the entrance so that staff can leave and students
involved in after school activities can enter.
Please make sure that your student(s) has transportation arranged after school, or that he or she is involved in an
after school club, activity, or sport. Please also make sure that your student(s) is prepared for the weather
conditions, including umbrellas, hats, hoods, coats, gloves, etc.
Thank you for your cooperation in making Central a safe learning environment for all students!
West Allis Central Booster Club is BULLDOG PROUD!
100% of the income generated through West Allis Central Booster Club is invested in the West Allis
Central Sports Programs!
The West Allis Central Booster Club sponsors and supports WAC athletic teams through fundraising activities,
concessions, and school spirit. We are actively recruiting parents and family members who have their son,
daughter, or relative participating in Bulldog Athletics. Being a WAC Booster Club member is easy and very
rewarding! Please contact Booster Club Vice President, Jess Keyes at [email protected] to get more
information or you can go onto our website at www.wacbc.org . You are greatly valued as a part of our WAC
Bulldog Family and together we will make a difference in the lives of our Bulldog Student-Athletes. Please also
check out the West Allis Central website for up to date information about our Bulldog Athletics Programs at:
http://central.wawm.k12.wi.us/athletics
Be a Good Sport!!
Acceptable Behavior
 Applause during introduction of players, coaches, and officials.
 Accept all decision of officials.
 Maintain self-control in all circumstances.
 Encourage surrounding people to display only good sportsmanship.
 Show concern for any injured players, regardless of team.
 Applause at the end of contest for performances of participants.
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Unacceptable Behavior
 Disrespectful, derogatory, harassing, taunting, intimidating, humiliating, or degrading yells, chants, songs, or
gestures.
 Use of profanity or displays of anger that draw attention away from the game.
 Yells that antagonize opponents.
 Laughing or name-calling to distract an opponent.
 Booing, criticizing, heckling, or displaying anger with an official’s call.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS 2015-16
These dates are subject to change. Please consider the dates on the most recent newsletter the most
current dates. Please check our school website for additional information: central.wawm.k12.wi.us
May 24
Attendance Forum and Dinner
Cafeteria
5:00-6:30pm
May 25
Music Awards Banquet
Cafeteria/Auditorium
5:30-8:30pm
May 25
Art Show
IMC
6:00-7:30pm
May 26
Senior Picnic
Field House
Lunch periods
May 26
Multi-Cultural Fair
Auditorium
3:30-5:00pm
May 27
Inservice Day / No school for students
May 30
Memorial Day / No school
May 31
Track Banquet
Cafeteria
6:00-8:00pm
June 1
AVID Banquet
Cafeteria
6:00-8:00pm
June 2
Spanish HS Induction Ceremony
Auditorium
7:00-9:00pm
Exams
Meet in Auditorium
11:00am
June 8
Graduation Rehearsal for seniors
Auditorium
10:45 am
June 9
Last Day for Students
June 9
End of Quarter 4, End of Semester 2
June 10
Teacher Work Day / No school
June 11
ACT Test
Various rooms
8:00am
June 11
Graduation
Field House
11:00am
June 6, 7, 8
Important Future Dates:
Thursday, August 18, 2016
Central’s Forms and Fees
Additional information will be mailed out in our summer newsletter
Thursday, September 1, 2016
First day of school for students