WCHS ASB Hosts Homecoming Spirit Week October 25th – 28th

Posted on October 19th, 2011

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2011 Homecoming Information

Posted on October 11th, 2011

The 2011 Homecoming Banquet will be held at The Mitten Building in Redlands. It will be October 29th from 7:00pm-12:00am.

The theme of this year’s homecoming is “Masquerade”. Students are required to wear a mask to the banquet, but they can take it off before dinner. Masks will be made available by ASB for purchase during lunch for only $7, or you can find your own.

Tickets will be sold during lunch beginning Tuesday, October 11, 2011 through Thursday, October 28, 2011. Tickets for the Banquet and Parent-Sponsored dance are $60.00 each if purchased by October 14, 2011. Tickets purchased October 17, 2011 through October 21, 2011 will cost $65.00. Tickets purchased October 23, 2011 through October 28, 2011 will be $70.00. Students can pick up Homecoming contracts from ASB that have more details. Contracts must be completed and signed by a parent/guardian before purchasing tickets.

Girls must schedule a dress check with Miss Teresa Petersen. Appointments can be made in the High School East Office. Dress checks will be conducted from October 10th through October 21st.

Guest interviews for non-Western Homecoming guests must be scheduled with Mr. Attwood. Appointments can be made in the High School East office. Guest interviews will be conducted from October 10th through October 26th.

If you have any questions, please e-mail Mr. Matlock at JMatlock@westernchristian.org.

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Athletic Boosters’ Meeting Minutes

Posted on October 11th, 2011

Booster General Meeting 9-10-11

Athletic Boosters, High School

from Harvest 10/22 to Homecoming 10/28

Posted on October 5th, 2011

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PSAT – Instructions for Testing on Oct. 12

Posted on October 5th, 2011

PN_Benefits_Flyer 2010.pdf

PSAT – A-step-to-the-future.pdf

This is another reminder that all 9th through 11th grade students will be taking the PSAT/NMSQT test on campus on Wednesday, October 12 at 8:10 a.m. You already paid for the cost for testing through the payment of your student’s fees at the beginning of the school year.

Below, you will find room assignments for students and other general information about the day. If you are picking up your student from one of our bus drop-off points, please make arrangements to arrive at the adjusted pick-up time so that your student is not waiting at that location for an extended period of time.

SCHEDULE:  Wednesday, October 12 from 8:10 to 11:00 AM students will be testing (see the list below for room assignments).  Students will be dismissed at 11:00 AM.  Buses will leave at 11:15 AM.

LOCATION:    Students will report to their 1st period class for testing. However, all students will be testing in the High School East Building.  If your 1st period class is not usually in the HS East Building, please consult the room assignments below to determine what room your 1st period class will be using. Per PSAT/NMSQT testing policy, no food or drink (including water) will be allowed in classrooms.  Please bring two #2 pencils and a calculator.

ROOM ASSIGNMENTS:

PSP STUDENTS

All PSP students who are taking a class on campus and wish to take the PSAT, please check-in with the front office.

• OFF-CAMPUS PSP STUDENTS (WHO DO NOT TAKE ANY CLASSES ON THE WCHS CAMPUS): PLEASE CHECK-IN AT THE FRONT OFFICE FOR ROOM ASSIGNMENTS.  PLEASE BRING A CHECK FOR $15 PAYABLE TO WESTERN CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS.

PSAT Information

The PSAT/NMSQT is mandatory for every WCHS 9th through 11th grade student. The cost for the exam has already been covered through the payment of your students fees. The PSAT/NMSQT is an exam that provides our school community with many practical benefits. It prepares students for the SAT, enters them into competition for national scholarships and awards, and provides both students and teachers with an accurate measurement of progress in the areas of Math, Critical Reading, and Critical Writing. We have made this test mandatory at Western Christian because of these benefits.

In case you have not heard of the PSAT/NMSQT, or in case you would like to refresh your memory about what it is and why students across the nation take it, I have included the following link as a resource for parents: http://www.collegeboard.com/parents/tests/meet-tests/21296.html. This website has a wealth of information about the exam and test-taking in general. If you notice that your student struggles with stress when taking tests, I recommend clicking on the following article, titled, “Handling Test Stress: Practical Tips to Help Your Child.”

Another helpful site explains approaches to preparing for the PSAT/NMSQT. This site provides pertinent information for students about the exam, including practice questions and information about scholarship opportunities.

Attached in this email, you will also notice two helpful brochures and pamphlets that relate to the PSAT. The attached presentation titled PSAT- A Step to the Future is extremely informative. Please examine these attachments and, most importantly, discuss the exam and its importance with your student.

Our aim at Western Christian is not to overwhelm you with information, but to assist you as you make every effort to equip your student to achieve excellence in all they put their heart and mind toward.

If you have any questions about the PSAT/NMSQT, or testing in general, please feel free to contact me or any member of the WCHS administration. Thank you for partnering with us in this effort.

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