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2001 SW Fairlawn Rd. Topeka, KS 66604 785-438-4000 785-271-3497 (fax) Westword http://twhs.topekapublicschools.net Student(s) Who Have Yet to Enroll Cover TWHS CHARGER NEWS Page 2 From the Desk of Dusn Dick, Principal AUGUST EVENTS CALENDAR Page 3 Westside Bank Summer Challenge FRESHMAN ORIENTATION DAY Westside PRIDE Booster Club BACK TO SCHOOL PICNIC AND OPEN HOUSE Tuesday, August 16th PAGE 4 FRESHMAN ORIENTATION DAY Tuesday, August 16th PAGE 5 2016-2017 TWHS BELL SCHEDULE PAGE 6 LIFETOUCH PORTRAITS AND Page 7 STUDENT ID PHOTO INFORMATION REQUIRED FORMS FOR SPORTS PARTICIPATION Page 8 St. Francis Sports Physical FALL SPORTS PARENT MEETING Page 9 SPIRIT CLUB 2016 TWHS GIRL’S GOLF Social Media Account for TWHS Page 10 YEARBOOK ORDER INFORMATION LIFETOUCH SCHOOL PORTRAITS 2016-2017 WEST SIDE BANK Page 11 CHARGER FOOTBALL SCHEDULE Page 12 Club Carnival and STUCO Dance Westside PRIDE Booster Club Pages 13-14 CHARGER BAND CAMP Pages 15 ACT/PSAT-NMSQT/SAT Testing Information COUNSELOR’S CORNER Pages 16-17 EXTENDED LEARNING CENTER VIP CLUB FOOD SERVICE INFORMATION Pages 18-20 TWHS LITTLE CHEERLEADER CLINIC Page 21-22 TPS Family Fitness Fun Night Page 23 15-16 TPS DISTRICT CALENDAR Page 24 AUGUST, 2016 Volume 1, Issue 62 Inside this issue STUDENT(S) WHO HAVE YET TO ENROLL If you have not enrolled your student(s), please do so before August 16, 2016. The process is different for returning students and students new to Topeka West Online Registraon. hps://www.topekapublicschools.net/parent-info/ back-to-school/ RETURNING STUDENTS: (including freshmen who have pre-enrolled) Please stop by A Office to sign in and obtain a visitor badge. If you are familiar with our organizaonal structure, you will begin the enrollment will process in A Office, with Mrs. Sparks, where you will pay your fees. You will then be directed to your student’s Division Office updang your Pupil Informaon Form and other required enrollment forms if you have not done so online. STUDENT(S) WITH LAST NAME A-D, DIVISION 1, E BUILDING MS. CASEY BREWSTER, SECRETARY STUDENT(S) WITH LAST NAME E-M, DIVISON 2, D BUILDING MS. KELLIE BARTOW, SECRETARY STUDENT(S) WITH LAST NAME N-Z, DIVISION 3, B BUILDING MS. IEYALE MORRIS, SECRETARY NEW STUDENTS (REGISTER ONLINE): Begin the enrollment process by registering online and calling Topeka West High School (438-4000). At this me, you will make contact with your student’s Division Office who will nofy you when all informaon has been obtained enabling student’s schedule to be set. Unless uploaded via online registraon, you will need to bring student’s birth cerficate, a ulity bill with current address where you are residing, and the name and contact informaon of the student’s previous school where records can be obtained. Prior to vising student’s Division Office, please stop by A Office to sign in and obtain a visitor badge. At this me, school fees can also be paid with Ms. Sparks in A Office if payment has not already been made online. Topeka West Mission Statement Topeka West is… Working toward career and college readiness, Engaging students in quality learning, Sustaining a culture of respect and a Tradition of excellence

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2001 SW Fairlawn Rd.

Topeka, KS 66604

785-438-4000

785-271-3497 (fax) Westword http://twhs.topekapublicschools.net

Student(s) Who Have Yet to Enroll Cover

TWHS CHARGER NEWS Page 2

From the Desk of Dustin Dick, Principal

AUGUST EVENTS CALENDAR Page 3

Westside Bank Summer Challenge

FRESHMAN ORIENTATION DAY

Westside PRIDE Booster Club

BACK TO SCHOOL PICNIC AND OPEN HOUSE

Tuesday, August 16th

PAGE 4

FRESHMAN ORIENTATION DAY

Tuesday, August 16th

PAGE 5

2016-2017 TWHS BELL SCHEDULE

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LIFETOUCH PORTRAITS AND Page 7

STUDENT ID PHOTO INFORMATION

REQUIRED FORMS FOR SPORTS PARTICIPATION Page 8

St. Francis Sports Physical

FALL SPORTS PARENT MEETING Page 9

SPIRIT CLUB

2016 TWHS GIRL’S GOLF

Social Media Account for TWHS Page 10

YEARBOOK ORDER INFORMATION

LIFETOUCH SCHOOL PORTRAITS

2016-2017 WEST SIDE BANK Page 11

CHARGER FOOTBALL SCHEDULE Page 12

Club Carnival and STUCO Dance

Westside PRIDE Booster Club Pages 13-14

CHARGER BAND CAMP Pages 15

ACT/PSAT-NMSQT/SAT Testing Information

COUNSELOR’S CORNER Pages 16-17

EXTENDED LEARNING CENTER

VIP CLUB

FOOD SERVICE INFORMATION Pages 18-20

TWHS LITTLE CHEERLEADER CLINIC Page 21-22

TPS Family Fitness Fun Night Page 23

15-16 TPS DISTRICT CALENDAR Page 24

AUGUST, 2016 Volume 1, Issue 62

Inside this issue STUDENT(S) WHO HAVE YET TO ENROLL

If you have not enrolled your student(s), please do so before August 16, 2016.

The process is different for returning students and students new to Topeka

West Online Registration. https://www.topekapublicschools.net/parent-info/

back-to-school/

RETURNING STUDENTS: (including freshmen who have pre-enrolled) Please

stop by A Office to sign in and obtain a visitor badge. If you are familiar with

our organizational structure, you will begin the enrollment will process in A

Office, with Mrs. Sparks, where you will pay your fees. You will then be

directed to your student’s Division Office updating your Pupil Information

Form and other required enrollment forms if you have not done so online.

STUDENT(S) WITH LAST NAME A-D, DIVISION 1, E BUILDING

MS. CASEY BREWSTER, SECRETARY

STUDENT(S) WITH LAST NAME E-M, DIVISON 2, D BUILDING

MS. KELLIE BARTOW, SECRETARY

STUDENT(S) WITH LAST NAME N-Z, DIVISION 3, B BUILDING

MS. IEYALE MORRIS, SECRETARY

NEW STUDENTS (REGISTER ONLINE): Begin the enrollment process by

registering online and calling Topeka West High School (438-4000). At this

time, you will make contact with your student’s Division Office who will

notify you when all information has been obtained enabling student’s

schedule to be set. Unless uploaded via online registration, you will need to

bring student’s birth certificate, a utility bill with current address where you

are residing, and the name and contact information of the student’s

previous school where records can be obtained. Prior to visiting student’s

Division Office, please stop by A Office to sign in and obtain a visitor badge.

At this time, school fees can also be paid with Ms. Sparks in A Office if

payment has not already been made online.

Topeka West Mission Statement

Topeka West is… Working toward career and college readiness, Engaging students in quality learning, Sustaining a culture of respect and a Tradition of excellence

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TOPEKA WEST HIGH SCHOOL CHARGER NEWS … From the Desk of Dustin Dick, Principal

Welcome back to the start of another exciting school year at Topeka West! Westside Pride’s Back to School Picnic and Open House will be held on Tuesday, August 16th at 5:30 pm. Please join us for the official 2016-2017 back to school kick off!

This summer we did not have nearly as many projects happening on campus this summer as we did last year. C Building is getting new floor tile which should be done by school start. We are also waiting for the annexes to be removed, which should happen in the next week to ten days from what we have been told. Other than that, Wayne and the custodial crew have been working hard to en-sure that the campus and classrooms are clean and ready to go for the start of the new school year. The buildings that I have been through look great! Please thank Wayne and the other custodi-ans for their hard work over the summer for all that they do to ensure that the building is clean and ready to go for the start of the school year.

Many of the coaches and sponsors have also put in many hours throughout the summer with the students in their programs. I have witnessed many students on campus throughout summer in-volved in activities and that would not be possible without the hard work and dedication of all of our coaches and sponsors. I have really noticed significant growth in the number of ladies participating in summer weights and conditioning and other summer workouts. We have also had many students working with coaches in summer leagues around the state.

We have a few new additions to the staff for the school year, please make them feel welcome as many of you have already. They are: Gamel (Miles) Bolok Special Education Elizabeth (Liz) Calloni Art

Mary Curry FACS Jessica Gragg PE

Nathan Hanna Special Education Kristin Henke Math

Sydney Ho Math Max Nehrbass Special Education

Jeff Schuh Special Education Taylyn Schwartz ELC/

Tina Ruecker KCSL Parent Social Studies

Engagement Coordinator TBD JROTC

James Wymore Science Jackie Van Petten Counselor

Michael Williams Community in Schools

Lastly, I would like to encourage each of you to be as involved as you can during your student’s ed-

ucational career here at Topeka West. Our parent support group, Westside Pride, will have their

first meeting on Monday, September 12th. What a great way to get started with being involved at

Topeka West High School – Home of the Chargers! Everything Westside Pride does directly bene-

fits the students at Topeka West. 2015-2016 was great school year, with a lot of positive energy! I

look forward to building on that throughout 2016-2017! Enjoy the rest of your summer. GO

CHARGERS!

The Topeka Public Schools, Unified School District No. 501 is committed to affirmative action and equal opportunity. No person shall, on the basis of age,

race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, disability, national origin or ancestry be denied lawful access to any

appropriate educational service, program or activity provided by the school district. The Title VI and Title IX compliance coordinator is the Assistant Superin-

tendent for Teaching/Learning/Administration. The Section 504/Title II compliance coordinator is the Coordinator of College and Career Ready Services. For

employment, the EEO/AA officer is the General Director of Human Resources. All compliance coordinators may be contacted at 624 SW 24th Street, Topeka,

KS 66611-1294, (785) 295-3000. The clerk of the Board of Education has been designated to receive and redirect or handle inquiries regarding nondiscrimina-

tion policies, regulations and procedures. The clerk may be contacted by calling (785) 295-3045 or by writing to 624 SW 24th Street, Topeka, KS 66611-1294.

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AUGUST, 2016 TWHS EVENTS CALENDAR

JROTC CAMPS - August 1st, 2nd, 4th, 5th, 8th, and 9th

Thurs., August 11 Fall Sports Parent Meeting, 7 pm, Auditorium (A Building)

Mon., August 15 Fall Sports - First Day of Practice

Tues., August 16 FRESHMAN DAY - 9th Grade Students ONLY

Tues., August 16 BACK TO SCHOOL PICNIC AND OPEN HOUSE - 5:30 pm - Campus Wide

Wed., August 17 FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL - ALL STUDENTS - ALL GRADES (Note: Skinny Day - 1st Hour)

Thursday, August 18 Lifetouch Student Portraits and TWHS Student ID Photos, TBA

Wed., August 24 Fall Sports Athletic Team Pictures (Charger Time) Location TBA

Wed., August 24 Club Carnival, 3:30 pm until 5:30 pm - Campus Wide

Wed., August 24 JROTC Parent Meeting, 6 pm until 7 pm, Auditorium (A Building)

LOOKING AHEAD TO SEPTEMBER, 2016 - MARK YOUR CALENDARS!

Fri., September 2 Pep Rally, 2:30 pm until 3 pm, Gym

Mon., September 5 NO SCHOOL - Labor Day

Tues., September 6 SCHOOL RESUMES - ALL STUDENTS

Mon., September 12 Westside Pride Meeting, 6 pm until 7 pm, Library/Media Center

Wed., September 14 FAMILY FUN NIGHT, 5:30 pm until 7:30 pm, Hummer Sports Park

Wed., September 21 (RAIN DATE) FAMILY FUN NIGHT, 5:30 pm until 7:30 pm, Hummer Sports Park

2016-2017 TWHS CALENDAR ALSO AVAILABLE ONLINE:

https://sites.google.com/a/tps501.org/topeka-west-high-school-google/

NOTE: CALENDAR DATES MAY BE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

FRESHMAN DAY (9th Grade Only)

Tuesday, August 16th

FIRST DAY ALL STDENTS

(9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th Grade)

Wednesday, August 17th

SKINNY DAY

Report to 1st Hour Class

WEST SIDE BANK

SUMMER CHALLENGE

Grab your piggy bank and fill it up with

coins over the summer. Bring it into West

Side Bank in the fall to deposit your coins

into your account at the bank. We will

then take a picture of your piggy bank

and the most interesting one will win a

prize! Also, follow West Side Bank on

Twitter @TW_WestSideBank and Face-

book too!

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Save the Date

BACK TO SCHOOL PICNIC

& OPEN HOUSE

Tuesday, August 16th – 5:30 pm

A-Building Circle Drive Courtyard

** FREE Food and Treats **

Sponsored by the Westside PRIDE Booster Club

The Topeka West High School Parent Organization

Westside PRIDE Booster Club works to build strong working relationships among parents, teachers and schools, in support of all students and activities at Topeka West. All Topeka West parents are encouraged and welcome to become part of Westside PRIDE. Join today to make West the Best! Like Us on Facebook: Westside Pride Topeka West Booster Club

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TOPEKA WEST HIGH SCHOOL 2016 - 2017 BELL SCHEDULE

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MONDAY/TUESDAY/FRIDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY

1ST: 7:55 - 8:47 2ND: 7:55 - 9:29 1ST: 7:55 - 9:29

2ND: 8:52 - 9:44

3RD: 9:49 - 10:41 CT: 9:35 - 11:09 3RD: 9:35 - 11:09

4TH: 10:46 - 11:38

5TH: 1ST LUNCH: 11:43 - 12:14

4TH: 1ST LUNCH: 11:15 - 11:45

5TH: 1ST LUNCH: 11:15 - 11:45

CLASS: 12:14 - 1:06 CLASS: 11:45 - 1:20 CLASS: 11:45 - 1:20

CLASS: 11:43 - 12:35 CLASS: 11:15 - 12:50 CLASS: 11:15 - 12:50

2ND LUNCH: 12:35 - 1:06 2ND LUNCH: 12:50 - 1:20 2ND LUNCH: 12:50 - 1:20

6TH: 1:11 - 2:03

7TH: 2:08 - 3:00 6TH: 1:26 - 3:00 7TH: 1:26 - 3:00

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MONDAY TUESDAY/THURSDAY WEDNESDAY/FRIDAY Week of:

1ST: 7:55 - 8:47 1ST: 7:55 - 9:29 2ND: 7:55 - 9:29 09/19/2016

2ND: 8:52 - 9:44 02/13/17

3RD: 9:49 - 10:41 3RD: 9:35 - 11:09 CT: 9:35 - 11:09

4TH: 10:46 - 11:38

5TH: 1ST LUNCH: 11:43 - 12:14

5TH: 1ST LUNCH: 11:15 - 11:45

4TH: 1ST LUNCH: 11:15 - 11:45

CLASS: 12:14 - 1:06 CLASS: 11:45 - 1:20 CLASS: 11:45 - 1:20

CLASS: 11:43 - 12:35 CLASS: 11:15 - 12:50 CLASS: 11:15 - 12:50

2ND LUNCH: 12:35 - 1:06 2ND LUNCH: 12:50 - 1:20 2ND LUNCH: 12:50 - 1:20

6TH: 1:11 - 2:03

7TH: 2:08 - 3:00 7TH: 1:26 - 3:00 6TH: 1:26 - 3:00

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MONDAY/WEDNESDAY TUESDAY/THURSDAY Week of:

2ND: 7:55 - 9:29 1ST: 7:55 - 9:29 10/10/16

03/13/17

CT: 9:35 - 11:09 3RD: 9:35 - 11:09

4TH: 1ST LUNCH: 11:15 - 11:45

5TH: 1ST LUNCH: 11:15 - 11:45

CLASS: 11:45 - 1:20 CLASS: 11:45 - 1:20

CLASS: 11:15 - 12:50 CLASS: 11:15 - 12:50

2ND LUNCH: 12:50 - 1:20 LUNCH: 12:50 - 1:20

6TH: 1:26 - 3:00 7TH: 1:26 - 3:00

1ST LUNCH: BUILDINGS - A, B, C, MEDIA, ANNEXES

2ND LUNCH: D, E, SCIENCE, GYM

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THURSDAY, AUGUST 18th

RETAKES SCHEDULED

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 30th

PLEASE NOTE:

SCHOOL STUDENT PORTRAITS

AND TWHS STUDENT ID PHOTOS

WILL BOTH BE TAKEN ON THE

SAME DATE,

THURSDAY, AUGUST 18th.

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REQUIRED FORMS FOR SPORTS PARTICIPATION

The link for the physical form is:

https://drive.google.com/a/tps501.org/file/d/0B5UqcFuWLw7pckc3djRaYlR6Mlk/view

The link for the concussion form is:

https://drive.google.com/a/tps501.org/file/d/0B5UqcFuWLw7peHFWNnNhdmVtbU0/view

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DATE: THURSDAY, AUGUST 11th

TIME: 7:00 P.M.

LOCATION: AUDITORIUM

2016 Topeka West Girl’s Golf

Come join the fun and excitement of the TWHS Girl’s Golf Team, a team that has qualified girls for the State Golf Tournament the last 16 years. Freshman, sophomore, junior and senior girls are invited to become part of the Girls Golf Team at Topeka West. No prior golfing experience is needed. Coach Richard Mariani will be holding an organizational meeting after school on Thursday, August 11th at 3:15 pm, in Room A105 on Topeka West campus. Practice will begin Monday, August 15th at 3:15 pm at Cypress Ridge Golf Course. For any additional information, please call Coach Mariani at school 438-4042 or at home 266-0697.

GET YOUR PHYSICAL AND CONCUSSION FORM TAKEN CARE OF EARLY. DON’T WAIT UNTIL THE LAST MINUTE!

$10 BASIC MEMBERSHIP

TWHS Charger Spirit Club Member

Spirit Club T-Shirt

$30 ACTIVITY TICKET MEMBERSHIP

TWHS Charger Spirit Club Member

FREE entrance into ALL home athletic events

$40 ACTIVITY TICKET PLUS MEMBERSHIP

TWHS Charger Spirit Club Member

Spirit Club T-Shirt

FREE entrance into ALL home athletic events

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TWHS MORNING ANNOUNCEMENTS!

GO TO: www.youtube.com

SEARCH: Topeka West Television Vid

SELECT CHANNEL BOX: TWTV (Purple and Gray)

SELECT VIDEO: Labeled Announcements (today’s date identified)

WE ARE TRYING TO GET MORE PEOPLE INVOLVED WITH FACEBOOK AND TWITTER ACCOUNTS ASSOCIATED WITH TOPEKA WEST HIGH

SCHOOL. THERE IS A LOT OF PERTINENT INFORMATION POSTED TO BOTH ACCOUNTS. “LIKE” OUR FACEBOOK PAGE FOR UP TO DATE INFOR-

MATION ON EVENTS AND HAPPENINGS HERE AT TOPEKA WEST HIGH SCHOOL. WE ALSO HAVE A SPORTS CHANNEL (NFHS NETWORK) AND

OUR VERY OWN TWHS MORNING ANNOUNCEMENTS ON YOUTUBE.

FACEBOOK www.facebook.com/TopekaWest501 is the schools official Facebook page

www.facebook.com/pages/Westside-Pride-Topeka-West-Booster-Club

is the Westside Pride official Facebook page

TWITTER @TPSTwest is the official twitter account for Topeka West High School

@TopekaWestAthle is the official twitter account for the athletic department

@TWWestsidePride is the official twitter account for the Westside Pride Booster Club

Order your piece of Topeka West High School

history today! Order before Saturday, Octo-

ber 1st for the best pricing. After October 1st,

the cost of the yearbook will increase from

$50.00 TO $60.00. Please call 438-4085 or

email [email protected] if you have any

questions.

ORDER YOUR 2016-2017 YEARBOOK!

ORDER NOW FOR THE BEST PRICE!

$50.00 BEFORE

OCTOBER 1st

IF YOU ARE NEEDING TO PICK UP YOUR 2015-2016 YEARBOOK,

PLEASE JOIN US ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 16th FOR OUR

“BACK TO SCHOOL PICNIC AND OPEN HOUSE”

AND PICK UP YOUR YEARBOOK.

WE WILL BE LOCATED OUTSIDE OF A OFFICE DURING OPEN HOUSE.

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CLUB CARNIVAL & STUCO DANCE

TWHS offers a variety of clubs and activities for students. We believe that these activities

enhance students’ experiences during their high school career and we strongly encourage

them to become involved in at least one or more clubs or activities during the year.

Club Carnival, an annual event provides an opportunity for students to join clubs and /or

gather more information about them. Students may want to bring a small amount of

money to join clubs, buy food and t-shirts and play a variety of fundraiser activities and

games.

The Carnival will be held after school on Wednesday, August 24th. At

this time, Student Council will also have a “Welcome Back” dance for all

students. Please watch morning announcements for dance time and

ticket price. Tickets may be purchased at the door.

DATE OPPONENT PLACE TIME

Sept. 5 Seaman High School Seaman High School 5 p.m.

Sept. 12 Shawnee Heights High School Shawnee Heights High School 5 p.m.

Sept. 19 Junction City High School Hummer 5 p.m.

Sept. 26 Hayden High School Hayden High School

DATE OPPONENT PLACE TIME

Sept . 2 Seaman High School Hummer 7 p.m.

Sept. 9 Shawnee Heights High School Hummer 7 p.m.

Sept. 16 Junction City High School Junction City High School 7 p.m.

Sept . 23 Hayden High School (HOMECOMING) Hummer 7 p.m.

Sept. 30 Emporia High School Emporia High School 7 p.m.

DATE OPPONENT PLACE TIME

Sept. 1 Seaman High School Seaman High School 5 p.m.

Sept. 8 Shawnee Heights High School Shawnee Heights High School 5 p.m.

Sept. 15 Junction City High School Topeka West High School 5 p.m.

Sept. 22 Hayden High School Hayden High School 5 p.m.

Sept. 29 Emporia High School Topeka West High School 5 p.m.

September VARSITY FOOTBALL SCHEDULE

September JV FOOTBALL SCHEDULE

September 9th GRADE FOOTBALL SCHEDULE

TWHS FOOTBALL SCHEDULE - GO CHARGERS!

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TOPEKA WEST CHARGER BAND CAMP

CAMP FOR WHO DATE(S) TIME(S)

Percussion Camp All Percussion August 1-2 9 am - noon & 1 pm - 4 pm

Full Day Band Camp Full Band

Except Color Guard August 3,4,5, 8 and 9 8 am - noon & 1 pm to 5 pm

Full Day Band Camp Color Guard August 3,4,5, 8 and 9 8 am - noon & 4:30 pm to 8

pm

Band Camp Night Rehearsals Full Band August 11, 12, 15, 16, 18, 29 6 pm - 9:30 pm

Here are the dates and times for the Topeka West Charger Band this summer. Please note that Full

Band includes New Members, Percussion and Color Guard and that all rehearsals are held in the Band

room at TWHS, room A113. All Camps are required unless absences is approved by the director. For

more information or if you have questions, please don't hesitate to call Mr. Evans, Director of Bands at

785-633-8922 or 785-438-4045. You can also email him at [email protected]

2016-2017 ACT TESTING INFORMATION

TEST DATE REGISTRATION DEADLINE (LATE FEE REQUIRED)

September 10, 2016 August 5, 2016 August 6-19, 2016

October 22, 2016 September 16, 2016 September 17-30, 2016

December 10, 2016 November 4, 2016 November 5-18, 2016

February 11, 2017 January 13, 2017 January 14-20, 2017

April 8, 2017 March 3, 2017 March 4-17, 2017

June 10, 2017 May 5, 2017 May 6-19, 2017

(Registration materials are available in the Counseling Center, or students may register online at www.act.org )

LOCATION: Topeka West High School - E Building

REPORT BY 7:45 a.m.

If testing location questions - please call Laura Nichols, Counselor 438-4013

TWHS CENTER CODE: 176190

Students must bring photo I.D., calculator, #2 pencils, and their admission ticket.

PSAT/NMSQT: Wednesday, October 19, 2016

SAT: Saturday, March 11, 2017 (www.collegeboard.com)

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Counselor’s corner

CONCURRENT CREDIT AT TOPEKA WEST 2016-2017: College course (concurrent credit) offerings

at Topeka West through Washburn University for the 2016-2017 school year will include AP

English, AP Biology, U. S. History, Physics, College Public Speaking, French, Spanish and

Leadership Studies. Juniors and seniors with a cumulative 3.00 GPA and above are eligible

to enroll in these classes for both high school and college credit. In addition, students must

have an ACT math subscore of 22 and above to enroll in College Algebra for Spring

semester. A meeting to disseminate information was held on Thursday, April 14. If you

missed this meeting, you can contact Laura Nichols, counselor, at 438-4013, for the

information that was shared. Actual one-step enrollment for these fall courses will be offered on

Friday, July 29th at 2:00 p.m. in our Topeka West Media Center. You and your student will be

able to complete the WU enrollment form, sign, and make payment in a one-step easy

process.

STUDENT SCHEDULE CHANGES FOR FALL SEMESTER 2016 After registration is completed, should there be a need for a schedule change,

it should be addressed by completing the online google form https://sites.google.com/a/tps501.org/topeka-west-counseling-center/home

by Friday, August 12th by 3:30 p.m.

TOPEKA WEST HIGH SCHOOL COUNSELING

Laura Nichols (438-4013/E BLDG.) students whose last names begin with A-D

Jackie Van Petten (438-4017/D BLDG.) students whose last names begin with E-M

Susan Humphrey-Jones (438-4014/B BLDG.) students whose last names begin with N-Z

Christine Stanton (438-4036/E BLDG.) College and Career Counselor

EXTENDED LEARNING CENTER

The Extended Learning Center is excited to welcome new students to Topeka West and also

to welcome back returning students. We are an academic assistance center that provides

before and after school tutoring, opportunities for credit recovery and acquisition, makeup

testing opportunities and a variety of other academic services to meet the needs of all To-

peka West students. The hours of the ELC will be published on the Topeka West website

and in future newsletters. Also be looking for information on new technology that will noti-

fy you when your student checks in and out of the ELC.

Contact the ELC with questions at 438-4055 or 438-4064.

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VIP CLUB Residents of USD 501 who are 65 years of age or older are

eligible for a pass to home athletic events (excluding tournaments) as well as music

and drama productions.

PSAT / NATIONAL MERIT SCHOLARSHIP QUALIFYING TEST

The PSAT / NMSQT is the qualifying assessment (test) that students must take to enter the National Merit

Scholarship competition. Students with top scores on this standardized test could be designated a National

Merit Scholar, Commended Scholar, Achievement Scholar, National Hispanic Scholar or Corporate Scholar.

While results of individual students’ PSAT scores are typically shared with students sometime in mid-

December, National Merit results from the October, 2016 test will be announced during the Spring of 2017.

Primarily, current juniors and some sophomores are encouraged to take the PSAT /NMSQ. This assessment

is also a good practice test for future college entrance exams such as the ACT and/or SAT.

The test will be given on the designated National Testing Date, Wednesday, October 19, 2016. If your

student plans to take the PSAT/NMSQ they need to register in “A-Office” with Debbie Sparks

beginning Thursday, Sept. 15th. Cost of this test is $16.00 to be paid at the time of registration .

The registration deadline is Thursday, October 6th.

The PSAT is a national standardized test, thus the registration deadline is absolutely firm and

registration must be completed in “A-Office” before Thursday, October 6th at 3:30 p.m. Late

registrations cannot be accepted as the order for tests will have been submitted prior to 5:00 p.m. on

Thursday, Oct. 6th.

Flyers with exam specifics (what to bring, arrival time, etc.) will be delivered to all registered students

the Monday prior to their test date.

If you have questions about the PSAT fee of $16.00,

please contact Ms. Nichols (E Building)/438-4013).

CHECK OUT OUR TWHS WEB SITE MORE FOR NEWS AND INFORMATION!

https://sites.google.com/a/tps501.org/topeka-west-high-school-google/

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2016-2017 IMMUNIZATIONS

REQUIRED: RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED:

TDAP (Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis) - 1 Dose HPV (Human Papillomavirus) - 3 Doses

IPV (Polio) - 4 Doses Meningococcal (Meningitis) - 2 Doses

MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) - 2 Doses Influenza (Flu) - Annual

Varicella (Chickenpox) - 2 Doses

Hepatitis B - 3 Doses

If you have any questions, please call Christa Cutshall,

Topeka West High School Health Clinic (438-4008).

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