Flyer - Western Heights Public Schools

Flyer
Western Heights Public Schools
Volume 46
Educate
Every
Student
For
Success
8401 S.W. 44th Street, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73179
Summer, 2015
Classes Begin August 20
Parents Must Verify Residence
All students returning to Western Heights Schools for the
2015-2016 school year must have residence re-verified by
a parent/guardian prior to the beginning of classes on
August 20.
To complete this process prior to the first day of school,
parents must appear in person at the school site where
their youngest child will attend. Ther efor e, par ents will
only need to go to one school site to officially re-enter all of
their children in any Western Heights School. School sites
will open according to the schedule listed for re-entry (see
schedule in the left hand column). Previously enrolled
students will NOT be officially admitted for the current
school year until the re-entry process is complete (prior to
picking up middle school/high school schedules or receiving
elementary classroom assignments).
Each family will be asked to complete three steps in the
process: (1) Family Unit information will be provided to
verify all students living with the same parent(s)/guardian.
Parents will be asked to review the information on each
student for accuracy and to make sure that all students in the
family unit are included. (2) Parents will also be asked if
they wish to access student information on the District’s
Internet portal. (3) Updated proof of residence must be
submitted to the school. Any one of the following
documents will be accepted:
• An up-to-date (July or August) utility bill (water,
garbage, gas or electric: NOT a Cox Cable or phone bill);
• A signed rental or mortgage agreement/current lease,
home property title or warranty deed .
• For students on an approved residential affidavit,
current proof of residence from the resident owner/lessee;
• For nonresident students, current verification of
present address is also required if an approved emergency
or open transfer is on file.
Emergency transfers are only valid for the year for
which application was made, while open transfers
(completed prior to June 2, 2015) will still be valid unless
cancelled by the school district prior to June 2, 2015.
• A second verification of address (such as a drivers
license with current address) may be requested at the
discretion of the building administrator.
Please contact the respective building administrator for
clarification of these requirements if necessary.
Issue 1
All “returning” students must have on file: a re-entry form, a proof of
residency (see “Parent Must Verify Residence” for more information),
and a current shot record. Parents/guardians must appear in person at
the school site where their youngest child will attend to officially
“re-enter” ALL of their children in any Wester n Heights school.
This process, which is required by the district, can be done during the
dates and times below.
All sites will be open for “re-entry” and secondar y schedule pickup
at the appropriate site.
Thursday, Aug. 13
Friday, Aug. 14
Monday, Aug. 17
8 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
8 a.m. to 3 p.m. (no evening hours)
8 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Bus schedules for all students may be picked up at the sites where
students attend. Student obligations must be cleared in order to receive
the class schedules.
Other beginning of school events:
Ninth Grade Orientation - Thursday, August 13 at 6 p.m.
Bridgestone Meet the Teacher - Tuesday, August 18 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Elementary Meet the Teacher - Monday, August 17 at 5 p.m.
Inside this issue:
Meal Information
2
Public Notice
8-10
New Student
Enrollment
3
Calendar Outline
10
Third Grade Retention
11
Early Birds Program
11
Bus Information
12
WHIRE
12
Immunization Information
13
Safe Schools Policy
14
Athletic Schedules
15
Superintendent’s
Comments
16
Pre-K and Kindergarten 3
Vision/Mission
4
Back to School Bash
4
South OKC Awards
4
Substitute Teachers
4
Promises Made
5
District Calendar
6
School Sites
7
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Free Breakfast, Free/Reduced Lunch
Available to All Western Heights Students
Free and reduced-priced lunches are available to all students who
qualify. In or der to r eceive fr ee or r educed pr ice lunches for your
child, you must complete an application and return it to the school your
child attends. Incomplete applications can not be approved.
If a family meets the income guidelines at any time during the school
year, they should immediately fill out the free and reduced application
form and return it to the school cafeteria manager or school office.
Students who received free or reduced lunches at Western Heights at the
end of last school year are eligible to receive free or reduced lunches
again this year through October 1, 2015.
Copies of the application were mailed to families and may be picked up
at the school of the youngest child enrolled in the school district (if a
family has two or more children attending different schools, the application may be picked up at one school, where the youngest attends) and
are available at the cafeteria manager’s office in each school. To apply
for free or reduced price lunches, households should fill out the
application and return it to the school. School staff will also be
available at each school site on schedule pick up days to help with
completion of the application form. The information provided on
the application is confidential and will be used for the pur pose of
determining eligibility and may be verified at any time during the school
year by school or other program officials. School officials use the
information on the application only to decide if your children should
receive free or reduced price meals. Officials connected with Title I, the
National Assessment of Educational Progress, the Magnet School
Assistance Program, and Student Assessment may be informed whether
your child is eligible for free or reduced-priced school meals. They will
use this information for funding and/or evaluation purposes. Information
may also be disclosed if you want the application to be used to get other
benefits. With your written permission, school officials, can send you
information about free or low-cost health insurance for students.
Parents or guardians wishing to make a formal appeal may make a
request either orally or in writing to Carole Peters, Director of Child
Nutrition, 8005 S.W. 44th Street, Oklahoma City, OK 73179,
405.261.6736, for a hearing to appeal the decision.
In the operation of Child Nutrition Programs, no child will be
discriminated against because of race, sex, color, national origin, age, or
disability. If any member of a household believes they have been
discriminated against, they should write to the State Department of
Education, Child Nutrition Programs, Oklahoma City, OK 73105 or to
the Secretary of Agriculture, Washington D.C.
Each school and the office of the Child Nutrition Programs Director has
a copy of the policy which may be reviewed by individuals.
Students may not charge lunches past a total of $15 for overdue meal
accounts. If this limit is exceeded, students will be offered a basic meal
(e.g., peanut butter/jelly sandwich and milk) until the charges are paid.
Meal Prices
Western Heights will serve free breakfasts to all students in all schools. In
addition, the District offers free and reduced-price lunches at all schools.
Each student will have an identification number. Students may add any
amount of money to his/her account using the identification number.
Meal Costs For 2015-2016
Elementary students’ paid meal
Middle School students’ paid meal
High School students’ paid meal
All schools students’ reduced-price meal
Adult staff meal
Adult visitor meal
Breakfast
Lunch
FREE
FREE
FREE
FREE
2.25
2.25
2.25
2.40
2.40
.40
3.25
3.25
Summer, 2015
Telephone Numbers
Superintendent’s Office
Enrollment Center
Academy
Bridgestone Intermediate Center
Council Grove Elementary
Greenvale Elementary
John Glenn Elementary
Winds West Elementary
Middle School
High School
9th Grade Center
Athletics
School Lunch Programs
Maintenance
Technology
Transportation
Warehouse
350-3410
350-3498
350-3485
350-3420
350-3465
350-3470
350-3480
350-3475
350-3455
350-3435
350-3415
350-3449
261-6736
261-6751
261-6738
261-6752
261-6750
For questions concerning lunch programs, special services, or
transportation call:
Lunch Programs
Special Services
Maintenance
Transportation
Carole Peters
Debra Puckett
Travis Gourley
Dwight Moore
261-6736
261-6730
261-6751
261-6752
Western Heights School Board
President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Robert Everman
Vice President . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Robert Sharp
Member . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mannix Barnes
Member . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Rosalind Cravens
Member . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Reyna Helms
Western
Flyer
Heights
The FLY ER is published by the Office of the Superintendent, Western Heights
School District, 8401 S.W. 44th, Oklahoma City, OK 73179, (405) 350-3410.
All editions of the FLY ER will be distributed to all students in the Western
Heights School District, and to all faculty and staff employed by the district.
Superintendent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Joe Kitchens
Director of Personnel/Human Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brayden Savage
Director of Operations & Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pete Parker
Director of Federal/Fiscal Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dusty Walden
Chief Information Officer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Daryl McDaniel
Director of Curriculum and Instruction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kim Race
Coordinator of Secondary Curriculum/Communications . . . . . . Terrie Griffith
Director of Assessments and ELL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kelli Callingasan
Director of Community Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hayden Roberts
Director of Special Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Debra Puckett
Alternative Education Principal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Khristi Barkett
Supervisor of Child Nutrition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Carole Peters
Supervisor of Transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dwight Moore
School Nurses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Angela Plasters/Jessica Hall/Kelley Allsup
Interim Athletic Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dusty Walden
High School Principal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Paul McQueen
High School Assistant Principal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Steve Brinson
Ninth Grade Principal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Alan Dale
Middle School Principal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Carolyn Erickson
Middle School Assistant Principal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mitch McIntosh
Bridgestone Intermediate Principal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jennifer Colvin
Bridgestone Intermediate Assistant Principal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Larry Hickman
Council Grove Principal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Michelle Braisher
Greenvale Principal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Diane Klein
John Glenn Principal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Archie Scott
John Glenn Assistant Principal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lindsey Thomas
Winds West Principal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Melissa Yarbrough
Winds West/Council Grove Assistant Principal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nancy Ingle
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New Student Enrollment At Administration Building
Central Office Enrollment is only for students who are NEW to the Western Heights Public School District. If your child is already a current
enrollee at a Western Heights school, please contact the school site for further information.
The Western Heights Enrollment Center is open in July and August Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Tuesday and
Thursday the enr ollment office will be open fr om 10:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The center is located on the west side (r ed door ) of the
Board of Education Office Building, 8401 S.W. 44th St.
There are a number of documents REQUIRED in order to complete the enrollment process. Patrons must bring all of these documents at one
time before an enrollment packet will be completed (the office will not hold partial sets of information). If you are missing any of these
documents, please wait to visit the Enrollment Center until you have obtained all of the necessary information and you will be allowed to
enroll at that time.
The following documents are REQUIRED for New Student enrollment:
• Two Proofs of Residence:
♦ Current utility bills (within 60 days - cut-off notices are not accepted)
♦ Current lease Agreement
♦ Home property title or warranty deed
♦ Drivers License with current address (No personal checks, pieces of U.S. mail, phone or cable bills will be accepted)
• Birth certificate (for Pre-K, Kindergarten or First Grade - No hospital certificates accepted)
• Immunization Records (up-to-date)
• Complete and most recent grade report or grade transcript and Scores for any/all State testing (not applicable to Pre-K or some
kindergarten students.) If your child will be entering the 4th grade please make sure to include their 3rd grade state reading test scores. If your
child’s name is different from your own, you may be asked to provide proof of legal guardianship (custody alone does not suffice.)
Thank you for your cooperation. We appreciate your patience as we strive to give you the most efficient service possible.
Emergency transfers will be accepted beginning August 1, 2015.
Pre-K and Kindergarten Program Information
All Western Heights Elementary Schools will continue to have full
day Pre-Kindergarten programs this year from 7:45 a.m. - 2:45 p.m.
Program emphasis will be on language development, communication
and listening skills, comprehension of directions, exposure to
literature, and math readiness. Breakfast and lunch will be served to
all students.
Pre-K Requirements: Childr en must be four (4) year s of age by
September 1, 2015. Parents must provide all documents required for
new student enrollment. Transportation will be offered to all
resident Pre-Kindergarten students.
Kindergarten: All Wester n Heights
Elementary Schools will provide
full-day kindergarten programs.
Breakfast and lunch will be served
to all students. Transportation will
be offered to all resident kindergarten
students.
Future Board Meeting Dates
August 10, 2015 (7:00 p.m.) Administration Bldg.
September 14, 2015 (7:00 p.m.) Middle School
October 12, 2015 (7:00 p.m.) High School
November 9, 2015 (7:00 p.m.) Administration Bldg.
December 14, 2015 (7:00 p.m.) Administration Bldg.
Western Heights Board of Education
The Western Heights Board of Education meets at 7:00 p.m. on the
second Monday of each month at the Administration Building, 8401
SW 44th, unless notice is given otherwise. Current members are
Robert Everman, President; Robert Sharp, Vice President; and
members Reyna Helms, Mannix Barnes, and Rosalind Cravens.
Emergency school closings will be announced on the major
television stations.
It is the policy of the Western Heights School District to provide
equal opportunities. The district does not discriminate in admission
to or employment in any district educational programs, including
Vocational/Information Technology programs, or activities on the
basis of race, creed, national origin, color, religion, age, gender,
disability, veteran or marital status or any other status recognized
by law. The district provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and
other designated youth groups.
Severe Weather Policy
Please visit our web site to view our severe weather policy. The
major change that we have made to our policy is that NO PETS of
any kind are allowed at any of our facilities. This is for the safety
of all concerned and to protect our sites.
Designated district coordinators are:
Title IX & VI Coordinator
Brayden Savage
Dir. Personnel/Human Resources
8401 SW 44th
Oklahoma City, OK 73179
405-261-6714
Check us out on the web at
www.westernheights.k12.ok.us
504 & Title II Coordinator
Dusty Walden,
Dir. Fed/Financial Programs
8401 SW 44th
Oklahoma City, OK 73179
405-350-3496
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Summer, 2015
Western Heights Public Schools
Vision:
Prepare everyone for success in the ever-changing world.
Mission:
Provide quality education for all by establishing a culture of integrity, unity, and reflection.
2015 South OKC Excellence in Education Awards
Western Heights’ students and employees recently received recognition at the
South Oklahoma City Chamber of Commerce in Education Banquet.
Jacob Finley - Republic Bank & Trust Scholarship and
WHHS Student of the Year Award
Rita Morgan - Western Heights Administrator of the Year Award
Courtney Ruby - District and Greenvale Teacher of the Year
Destiny Higgins - High School Teacher of the Year
Bo Copeland - Ninth Grade Center Teacher of the Year
Marie Vestal - Middle School Teacher of the Year
Pam Galloway - Bridgestone Teacher of the Year
Dana Smith - Council Grove Teacher of the Year
Ronda Sissons - John Glenn Teacher of the Year
Laurie McCracken - Winds West Teacher of the Year
Teachers of the Year
Kelsey Brewer, Ben Cravens, Jonathon Murillo - Selections from
Seussical the Musical; Jonathon Murillo, “ The Star Spangled Banner” ;
Mark Cain and Amber Mash - WH Vocal Music Directors
Casidee Babin, Makayla Cox, Jaime Lujan, Adrian Macias, Andrew
Mendez - Banquet Greeters and Ushers
Victoria Papiwdee - OSU-OKC Educational Talent Search Counselor
Back Row: Supt. Joe Kitchens, Laurie McCracken, Ronda Sissons,
Bo Copeland, Destiny Higgins
Front Row: Marie Vestal, Dana Smith, Courtney Ruby, Pam Galloway
Daralyn Loveless, Bonnie Wood - Education Committee Members
Students and members of the community may contact Mrs. Wood and Ms. Loveless about scholarships, colleges, and careers.
3rd Annual Back 2 School Bash
Free Fun - Free Play - Free Food - Free Prizes
Hosted by the WHIRE the 3rd Annual Back 2 School Bash is
guaranteed to bring in the 2015-16 school year with a splash.
Come cool off with water fun and grab a bite to eat, you may
even be able to find some school clothes while you’re here.
Friday, August 21, fr om
3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at
the WHIRE (SW 44th
and Council-East side of
the stadium) The WHIRE
invites parents and students to join in the fun.
We look forward to
seeing you there.
Substitute Teachers Needed by
District for School Year
The Western Heights School District is in need of substitute
teachers for all schools. Any individuals who are interested in
being a substitute teacher should contact the Administration
office at 350-3410. Substitute teachers receive $65 per day if
they are certified and $55 per day if they are non-certified.
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Promises Made
New home stadium coming this fall.
Check us out on the web at
www.westernheights.k12.ok.us
Community Service
Lady Jets taking pride in their community
and school by picking up trash around the
campus, painting the middle school courtyard
benches, and cleaning out all middle school and
high school lockers.
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District School Sites
Council Grove Elementary
7721 W. Melrose
Oklahoma City, OK 73127
405.350.3465
John Glenn Elementary
6501 S. Land
Oklahoma City, OK 73159
405.350.3480
Greenvale Elementary
Winds West Elementary
901 N. Greenvale Rd.
Oklahoma City, OK 73127
405.350.3470
8300 SW 37th
Oklahoma City, OK 73179
405.350.3475
Bridgestone Intermediate Center
1700 S. Council Rd.
Oklahoma City, OK 73128
405.350.3420
Ninth Grade Center
8201 SW 44th
Oklahoma City, OK 73179
405.350.3415
Middle School
8435 SW 44th
Oklahoma City, OK 73179
High School
8201 SW 44th
Oklahoma City, OK 73179
405.350.3435
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Summer, 2015
WESTERN HEIGHTS SCHOOL DISTRICT
Annual Notifications For 2015-2016 School Year
1.
Child Find
The Western Heights Public Schools, in compliance with the
Individuals with disabilities Education Act (IDEA), is looking for
children and youth, from birth through age twenty-one (21), who may
be in need of special education services. A free, appropriate public
education is guaranteed to all severely disabled from birth through age
twenty-one (21), and to all mildly/moderately disabled children ages
three (3) through twenty-one (21).
Disability criteria include intellectual disabilities, hearing impairments
including deafness, speech/language impairments, visual impairments
including blindness, serious emotional disturbance, orthopedic
impairments, other health impairments, specific learning disabilities,
deaf-blindness, multiple disabilities, autism, traumatic brain injury and
developmental delays.
For further information, please call the Director of Special Services at
261-6730. All education services are without cost to parents and
students.
2.
Screening/Evaluation
This notice is to inform parents of the child identification, location,
screening, and evaluation activities to be conducted throughout the year
by Western Heights Public Schools in coordination with the Oklahoma
State Department of Education. Personally identifiable information
shall be collected and maintained in a confidential manner in carrying
out the following activities:
Referral
Preschool children ages 3 through 5 and students enrolled in grades
K-12 who are suspected of having disabilities which may require
special education and related services may be referred for screening
and evaluation through the local schools. Local school districts
coordinate with the Sooner Start Early Intervention Program in referrals for identification and evaluation of infants and toddlers who may
be eligible for early intervention services from birth through 2 years of
age or for special education and related services beginning at 3 years of
age. The Oklahoma Areawide Services Information System (OASIS),
through a toll-free number (1-800-42-OASIS), also provides statewide
information and referrals to local schools and other service providers.
Screening
Screening activities may include vision, hearing, and health. Other
screening activities may include: review of records and educational
history; interviews; observations; and specially developed readiness or
educational screening instruments. Parents may “opt out” of these
screenings for their children by providing written notice to the building
principal.
a) Readiness Screening
Personally identifiable information is collected on all pre-kindergarten
and first grade students participating in schoolwide readiness screenings to assess readiness for pre-kindergarten and first grade entry. Results of the screening are made available to parents or legal guardians,
teachers, and school administrators. No child shall be educationally
screened for readiness or evaluated without notice to the child’s parent
or legal guardian.
b) Educational Screening
Educational screening includes procedures for the identification of
children who may have special learning needs and may be eligible for
special education and related services. Each school district in the state
provides educational screening. No child shall be educationally
screened whose parent or legal guardian has filed written objection
with the local school district.
• Educational screening is implemented for all pre-K,
kindergarten, and first grade students each school year.
• Second through twelfth grade students shall be screened as
needed or upon request of the parent, legal guardian, or teacher.
• Students entering the public school system from another state or
from within the state without previous educational screening,
shall be educationally screened within 6 months from the date of
such entry.
Evaluation
Evaluation means procedures used in accordance with Federal laws
and regulations to determine whether a child has a disability and the
nature and extent of the special education and related services that the
child needs. The term means procedures used selectively with an
individual child and does not include basic tests administered or
procedures used with all children in a school, grade, or class. Written
consent of the parent or legal guardian for such evaluation must be on
file with the local school district prior to any child receiving an initial
evaluation for special education and related services purposes.
Before any major identification, location, or evaluation, schools shall
provide notice to parents.
Accommodations for other languages or means of communications
may be provided upon request. Such notice shall occur at least
annually prior to conducting these activities and shall include the
rights of parents under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act
(FERPA).
3.
Non-Discrimination Policies
It is the policy of the Western Heights School District to provide equal
opportunities. The district does not discriminate in admission to or
employment in any district educational program, including
Vocational/Information Technology programs, or activities on the
basis of race, creed, national origin, color, religion, age, gender, disability, veteran or marital status or any other status recognized by law.
The district provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Designated district coordinators are: Title IX &
VI Coordinator, Brayden Savage (Director of Personnel/Human
Resources) at 261-6714 and 504 & Title II Coordinator, Dusty Walden
(Director of Federal Programs) at 350-3496. The address of both
coordinators is 8401 S.W. 44th St., Oklahoma City, OK 73179.
It is the policy of Western Heights School District to provide a free,
appropriate public education to each disabled student within
jurisdiction, regardless of the nature of severity of the disability.
The Western Heights School District assures that students who are
disabled within a definition of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of
1973 are identified, evaluated and provided with appropriate
educational services. Students may be qualified under this policy even
though they do not require services pursuant to the Individuals with
Disabilities Education Act.
All procedural safeguards guaranteed to disabled students and their
parents under Section 504 will be enforced.
For more information regarding students with special needs, call the
Director of Special Services 261-6730.
4.
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
The Western Heights School District and Board of Education support
the privacy rights of students regarding educational records. It is the
policy of the board to comply with the Family Educational Rights and
Privacy Act (FERPA).
Therefore, the Western Heights Public Schools ensure that the
parent(s) or eligible student has the following rights:
1. The right to inspect and review the student's education records
within 45 days of the day the School receives a request for
access. Parents or eligible students should submit to the School
principal [or appropriate school official] a written request that
identifies the record(s) they wish to inspect. The School
official will make arrangements for access and notify the parent or eligible student of the time and place where the records
may be inspected.
Public Notices-continued on page 9
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Public Notices-continued from page 8
2. The right to request the amendment of the student's education
records that the parent or eligible student believes are inaccurate
or misleading. Parents or eligible students may ask the School
to amend a record that they believe is inaccurate or misleading.
They should write the School principal [or appropriate official],
clearly identify the part of the record they want changed, and
specify why it is inaccurate or misleading. If the School decides
not to amend the record as requested by the parent or eligible
student, the School will notify the parent or eligible student of
the decision and advise them of their right to a hearing
regarding the request for amendment. Additional information
regarding the hearing procedures will be provided to the parent
or eligible student when notified of the right to a hearing.
3. The right to consent to disclosures of personally identifiable
information contained in the student's education records, except
to the extent that FERPA authorizes disclosure without consent.
One exception, which permits disclosure without consent, is
disclosure to school officials with legitimate educational
interests. A school official is a person employed by the School
as an administrator, supervisor, instructor, or support staff
member (including health or medical staff and law enforcement
unit personnel); a person serving on the School Board; a person
or company with whom the School has contracted to perform a
special task (such as an attorney, auditor, medical consultant, or
therapist); or a parent or student serving on an official
committee, such as a disciplinary or grievance committee, or
assisting another school official in performing his or her tasks.
A school official has a legitimate educational interest if the
official needs to review an education record in order to fulfill
his or her professional responsibility. Upon request, the School
discloses education records without consent to officials of
another school district in which a student seeks or intends to
enroll.
4. The right to file a complaint with the U.S. Department of
Education concerning alleged failures by the School to comply
with the requirements of FERPA. The name and address of the
Office that administers FERPA are:
Family Policy Compliance Office
U.S. Department of Education
400 Maryland Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20202
5. The right to obtain a copy of the school district’s complete
FERPA policy.
6. The Western Heights School District ensures that all parents
who have a primary language other than English shall be
afforded written notices and oral communication translated in
a manner where the parent(s) understands the communication.
This may be provided by an interpreter or other means
necessary.
The office of the Superintendent shall maintain the official FERPA
policy. A student’s parents or eligible student should contact the
Superintendent’s office for further information on how to obtain a personal copy of this lengthy policy. To carry out their responsibilities,
school officials will have access to student education records for
legitimate educational purposes. The Western Heights School District
will use the following criteria to determine who are “school officials.”
A school official is:
1. A person certified by the state and appointed by the school
board to an administrative or supervisory position;
2. A person certified by the state and under contract to the school
board as an instructor.
3. A person employed by or under contract to the school board
to perform a special task such as a secretary, a clerk, the school
board attorney or auditor for the period of his or her
performance as an employee or contractor; or
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4. A person duly elected to the school board, when review of
the student’s records is pertinent to a pending board decision.
FERPA requires that our District, with certain exceptions, obtain
parent written consent prior to the disclosure of personally
identifiable information from a child's education records. However,
the District may disclose appropriately designated "Directory
Information"without written consent, unless the parent has advised
the District to the contrary in accordance with District procedures.
The primary purpose of directory information is to allow the District
to include this type of information from a child's education records in
certain school publications. Examples include: A playbill, showing
your student's role in a drama production; the annual yearbook;
honor roll or other award/recognition lists; graduation programs; and
sports activity sheets, such as for wrestling, showing weight and
height of team members.
Directory information, which is information that is generally not
considered harmful or an invasion of privacy if released, can also be
disclosed to outside organizations without a parent's prior written
consent. Outside organizations include, but are not limited to,
companies that manufacture class rings or publish yearbooks. In
addition, two federal laws require school districts receiving
assistance under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of
1965 (ESEA) to provide military recruiters, upon request, with three
directory information categories - names, addresses and telephone
listings - unless parents have advised the District that they do not
want their student's information disclosed without their prior written
consent.(1)
If you do not want our District to disclose directory information from
your child's education records without your prior written consent,
you must notify the District in writing by October 1 or, if enrolling
after October 1, within ten days following the date of enrollment.
Western Heights has designated the following information as
directory information:
Student's name, including listings in playbills or programs
Grade level
Participation in officially recognized activities and sports
Degrees, honors, and awards received
Weight and height if a member of athletic team(s)
Photographs (such as those in yearbooks) or film footage
taken at school or school-related events.
5.
Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment (PPRA)
PPRA affords parents certain rights regarding our conduct of
surveys, collection and use of information for marketing purposes,
and certain physical exams. These include the right to:
• Consent before students are required to submit to a survey
that concerns one or more of the following protected areas
("protected information survey") if the survey is funded in whole or
in part by a program of the U.S. Department of Education (ED)1. Political affiliations or beliefs of the student or student's
parent;
2. Mental or psychological problems of the student or student's
family;
3. Sex behavior or attitudes;
4. Illegal, anti-social, self-incriminating, or demeaning
behavior;
5. Critical appraisals of others with whom respondents have
close family relationships;
6. Legally recognized privileged relationships, such as with
lawyers, doctors, or ministers;
7. Religious practices, affiliations, or beliefs of the student or
parents; or
8. Income, other than as required by law to determine program
eligibility.
Public Notices-continued on page 10
1.These laws are: Section 9528 of the ESEA (20 U.S.C. 7908), as amended by the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 (P.L. 107-110), the education bill, and 10 U.S.C. 503, as
amended by section 544, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2002 (P.L. 107-107), the legislation that provides funding for the Nation's armed forces.
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Public Notices-continued from page 9
• Receive notice and an opportunity to opt a student out of –
1. Any other protected information survey, regardless of
funding;
2. Any non-emergency, invasive physical exam or screening
required as a condition of attendance, administered by the
school or its agent, and not necessary to protect the
immediate health and safety of a student, except for hearing,
vision, or scoliosis screenings, or any physical exam or
screening permitted or required under State law; and
3. Activities involving collection, disclosure, or use of personal
information obtained from students for marketing or to sell or
otherwise distribute the information to others.
• Inspect, upon request and before administration or use 1. Protected information surveys of students;
2. Instruments used to collect personal information from
students for any of the above marketing, sales, or other
distribution purposes; and
3. Instructional material used as part of the educational
curriculum.
These rights transfer to from the parents to a student who is 18 years
old or an emancipated minor under State law.
The Western Heights School District has developed and adopted
policies, in consultation with parents, regarding these rights, as well as
arrangements to protect student privacy in the administration of
protected information surveys and the collection, disclosure, or use of
personal information for marketing, sales, or other distribution
purposes. The District will directly notify parents of these policies at
least annually at the start of each school year and after any substantive
changes. Western Heights will also directly notify, such as through
U.S. Mail or email, parents of students who are scheduled to
participate in the specific activities or surveys noted below* and will
provide an opportunity for the parent to opt his or her child out of
participation of the specific activity or survey. The District will make
this notification to parents at the beginning of the school year if the
District has identified the specific or approximate dates of the activities
or surveys at that time. For surveys and activities scheduled after the
school year starts, parents will be provided reasonable notification of
the planned activities and surveys listed below* and be provided an
opportunity to opt their child out of such activities and surveys.
Parents will also be provided an opportunity to review any pertinent
surveys. Following is a list of the specific activities and surveys
covered under this requirement:
• Collection, disclosure, or use of personal information for
marketing, sales or other distribution.
• Administration of any protected information survey not
funded in whole or in part by ED.
• Any non-emergency, invasive physical examination or
screening as described above.
*At the present time, the Western Heights School District does not
plan to administer any protected information surveys nor collect/
disclose/use personal information for marketing, sales, or other
distribution purposes as described in the PPRA. Should this change at
any time during the course of the current school year, the District will
provide adequate notice to parents with the opportunity to opt out in
accordance with the PPRA.
The office of the Superintendent shall maintain the official PPRA
policy. A student’s parents or eligible student should contact the
Superintendent’s office for further information on how to obtain a
copy of this lengthy policy.
Parents who believe their rights have been violated may file a complaint
with:
Family Policy Compliance Office
U.S. Department of Education
400 Maryland Avenue, S.W.
Washington, D.C. 20202
Summer, 2015
Calendar 2015-2016
Freshman Orientation - August 13, 6:00 p.m. (9th Gr ade Center )
Bridgestone “Meet the Teacher - August 18, 4:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Elementary “Meet the Teacher” - August 17, 5:00 p.m.
Parent/Teacher Conferences
September 24 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. (Elementary and Bridgestone)
5:00 - 8:00 p.m. (High School and Middle School)
September 29 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. (Elementary and Bridgestone)
5:00 - 8:00 p.m. (High School and Middle School)
April 7
4:00 - 7:00 p.m. (Elementary and Bridgestone)
5:00 - 8:00 p.m. (High School and Middle School)
April 8
8:00 a.m. - noon (no classes)
Progress Reports
Mid-quarter progress reports will be sent home with students.
Grading Periods
End of 1st 9 weeks
End of 1st semester
End of 3rd 9 weeks
End of school year
October 23
December 18
March 11
May 25
Report Cards
Will be sent home one week following the end of the quarter (except
Winter Break).
School Holidays
Labor Day
Fall Break
Thanksgiving
Winter Holiday
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
President’s Day
Spring Break
September 7
October 15-16
November 25-27
December 21-January 1
January 18
February 15
March 14-18
Professional Meetings, Etc. (No Classes)
Staff Orientation
August 13-17
Teacher Work Days
August 18-19
Teacher Work Day
January 4
Professional Day
January 18
Professional Day
March 25
Parent/Teacher Conferences
April 8
Teacher Work Day
May 26
Daily School Schedules
Council Grove
Greenvale
John Glenn
Winds West
Bridgestone Intermediate
Middle School
9th Grade Center
High School
Academy
7:45-2:45
7:45-2:45
7:45-2:45
7:45-2:45
8:05-3:05
8:45-3:45
8:45-3:45
8:45-3:45
9:30-3:30
Early Dismissal Days
Students will be released early during the 2015-16 school year to
provide staff with professional development training.
Elementary Dismissed at 12:15
Bridgestone Dismissed at 12:25
September 2
November 4
February 3
Middle & High School
(Dismissed at 1:15)
September 9
November 11
February 10
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Third Grade Retention
Early Birds Program
In fall, 2014, all Oklahoma public schools were required to fully
implement Reading Sufficiency Act 3rd Grade Retention, Title 70,
Section 1210.508B. State law requires any third-grade student, who
scored “Unsatisfactory” on the reading portion of the Oklahoma
Core Curriculum Test (OCCT), to be retained at the third grade level. Students who score unsatisfactory can be considered for a “Good
Cause Exemption” thereby promoting them to fourth grade. “Good
Cause Exemptions” are only given to students who meet the following criteria:
Calling all Western Heights parents with young childr en
and expecting parents…join us for “EARLY BIRDS” where
you receive “FREE” books and toys and learn how to use them
in ways to promote healthy development.
(1) Identified LEP/ELL students with education plans who have
had less than 2 years of instruction in English
(2) Students identified with disabilities whose Individual Education
Plan (IEP) indicates the student is to be assessed with alternate
achievement standards through the Oklahoma Alternate Assessment Program (OAAP) prior to the administration of the test.
Identification must be in place prior to the OCCT.
(3) Students who demonstrate an acceptable level of performance
(45th percentile or above) on an alternative standardized reading
assessment approved by the State Board of Education (such as
Iowa Test of Basic Skills, Terra Nova, Stanford Achievement
Test)
(4) Students who demonstrate, through a student reading portfolio,
that they are reading on grade level. Evidence is based on state
reading standards. Approval by the teacher, principal and superintendent is required to use this exemption.
(5) Students with a reading disability, identified prior to the OCCT,
who have been retained at least once in pre-k, kindergarten, first
grade, second grade, third grade or transitional grade and who
have received intensive remediation for more than two years
(6) Students who have received intensive remediation in reading for
two (2) or more years but still demonstrate a deficiency in reading AND who were previously retained in pre-k, kindergarten,
first grade, second grade, third grade or transitional grade for a
total of two (2) years
Students scoring unsatisfactory, and not qualifying for a good-cause
exemption, can be considered for probationary promotion* by the
Student Reading Proficiency Team. The team is comprised of a)
parent/legal guardian, b) third grade reading teacher, c) fourth grade
reading teacher, d) site principal and e) certified reading specialist.
In order for the student to be promoted, the team must reach a unanimous decision to promote. If the parent/guardian fails to attend the
meeting, nor make any attempt to meet with school personnel, their
child must be retained.
In May, 2014, the legislature created an additional opportunity with
HB 2625. Students who demonstrate third grade level proficiency
on a Benchmark/Screening Assessment will be automatically promoted to fourth grade.
*Probationary promotion is considered probationary and contingent
upon the Student Reading Proficiency Team’s continued monitoring
to ensure student is demonstrating grade-level proficiency. At any
point, the Team may determine that retention is the best option for
the student.
In May, 2015, the legislature added students scoring limited
knowledge on the OCCT will also be retained (effective spring,
2016) unless the above stated criteria is met.
Parenting is the most important job and you are the most
important part of your young child’s life! We know you want
the best for your young child, and we do too. This is why we
have developed Early Birds, a program that will provide you
with information, activities and
materials to use while you play
with your young child. Understanding how children develop
will allow you to know what to
expect and how to help your
young child develop and be successful. Early Birds will help give
your child the smart start he needs
and deserves.
When are the Classes?
Parents/guardians attend three classes a year — one in the
Fall, Winter, and Spring.
2015 Fall Class dates:
Tuesday, October 20, 6:00 — 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, October 22, 6:00 — 7:30 p.m.
2016 Winter Class dates: Tuesday, February 23, 6:00 — 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, February 25, 6:00 — 7:30 p.m.
2016 Spring Class dates: Tuesday, April 26, 6:00 — 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, April 28, 6:00 — 7:30 p.m.
“FREE” childcare for children up to 10 years age is provided
during the EARLY BIRDS classes.
How do you sign up?
Stop by your nearest Western Heights Elementary School and
pick up a registration form.
Where are the classes held?
Classes will be at the Council Grove, 7721 W. Melrose Lane,
OKC, OK. (building sits on the corner of Melrose Lane and
Council)
Questions?
Please check our website page (under the “About Us” tab) for
more information. You may also contact Jean Adams at
405.261.6733.
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School Bus Rules Important
For Student Safety
Parent(s), it is STRONGLY suggested by the Western Heights
Schools Transportation Department, that you review with your
children the following precautions dealing with bus safety.
There will be additional rules that will be discussed by the bus
driver.
1) Have children at the bus stop 2 minutes before their bus
pickup time.
2) The following precautions should be taken by all students
while at the bus stop: (a) stand at least six (6) feet away
from the curb; (b) avoid behavior that can lead to an
accident, such as playing, pushing, etc., and (c) do not
stray into streets, alleys or onto private property.
3) Line up away from the street or road (at least six (6) feet)
as the school bus approaches. Wait until the bus has
stopped and the door opens, before approaching the bus.
4) Use the handrail when stepping on and off the bus.
5) Students must adhere to all rules while riding the buses.
Loud talking or other noises can distract the bus driver
and is not allowed. Never put your head, arms or hands
out of the window.
6) Keep aisles clear of books, bags, and instruments. They
are tripping hazards and can block the exit in an
emergency.
7) Before you reach your stop, prepare to leave by getting
your books and belongings together.
8) At your stop, wait for the bus to stop completely before
getting up from your seat.
9) There are only four times you will stand up on the bus,
during those times the bus must be stopped before you
standup. (1) At your AM bus stop; (2) When you arrive to
school in the morning; (3) During the PM loading at your
school; and (4) When you arrive at your PM stop.
10) Always use the handrail when getting on or off the bus.
11) When crossing the street to the bus, wait at the curb or
edge of the road.
12) Stay away from the rear wheels of the bus. Again, you
must always cross in front of the bus at all times.
13) If a parked car or other obstacle blocks students’ vision,
the students should move to a location where the bus
driver can see them and they can see moving traffic.
14) If students have to cross the street to get to or from the
bus, they should cross in FRONT of the bus. Students
should walk at least ten (10) feet (ten giant steps) ahead
of the bus along the side of the road. Students must be
able to see the driver and the driver must be able to see
the student.
15) Students should wait for a hand signal from the driver
before starting to cross the street. After the driver has
signaled the student to cross, the student should stop at
the left headlight of the bus (leaving the bus) or parked
vehicle (coming to the bus) and then look left, look right,
then look left again, making sure no cars are coming
before stepping out into the street. Students should keep
an eye out for sudden traffic changes. If the driver blows
the horn return to the curb you started from.
Summer, 2015
Bus Schedules
Parents/Guardians and/or students will be able to pick up bus
schedules with route times and
pick-up/drop-off points when they
enroll. Schedules will be available
at all elementary schools as well as
Bridgestone Intermediate, the Middle School, the 9th Grade Center,
and the High School.
Parents should be aware that during
the school year school routes may
change. Most of the changes will
not affect the pick-up times but if,
while updating the routes, a significant time change occurs, the driver
will give the students a letter from
the transportation office detailing
the changes.
Questions concerning students who will be attending CareerTech
or any other transportation concerns should be directed to Mr.
Dwight Moore, Transportation Director, at 261-6752.
W.H.I.R.E
Western Heights Implementing Resources Everywhere
405.350.3457
405.534.8223
405.520.0308
The WHIRE is Western Heights Public Schools district-wide
food pantry and clothing closet. Located in the Resource Center
at 8005 SW 44th. Operated by OKDHS School Based Social
Workers this program offers help with several types of services:
● Food Pantry
● Clothing closet
● Counseling
● Community Resources
● DHS Benefits
● And more
Hours of operation:
Wednesday Walk in 9:00 - 3:00
To schedule an appointment or delivery please contact:
Angel Sanchez
[email protected]
405.350.3457 or 405.534.8223
Or contact the School Based Social Worker in your child’s
school.
For reminders, information, and upcoming events please send us
a friend request on Facebook at “Whire Whire”
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Guide to Immunization Requirements in Oklahoma 2015-2016
CHILDCARE
PRE-SCHOOL/
PRE-K
KDG
1st –6th
7th - 11th
12th
Please Read The Bullets Below For Essential Information
4 DTaP
1-4 PCV
4 DTaP
5 DTaP/DTP
5 DTaP/DTP
5 DTaP/DTP + 1Tdap*
5 DTaP/DTP
PCV is required for children in child care only.
3 IPV/OPV
3 IPV/OPV
4 IPV/OPV
4 IPV/OPV
4 IPV/OPV
4 IPV/OPV
1 MMR
1 MMR
2 MMR
2 MMR
2 MMR
2 MMR
1-4 Hib
Hib is required for children in child care only.
3 Hep B
3 Hep B
3 Hep B
3 Hep B
3 Hep B
2 Hep A
2 Hep A
2 Hep A
2 Hep A
2 Hep A
1 Varicella
1 Varicella
1 Varicella
1 Varicella
1 Varicella (chickenpox)
If the 4th dose of DTaP is is given on or after the child’s 4th birthday, then the 5th dose of DTP/DTaP is not required.
*
Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis) booster (Only 1 dose of Tdap is required.)
The number of doses of PCV and/or Hib may range from 1 to 4 depending on the age of the child when the first dose was given.
If the 3rd dose of IPV/OPV is given on or after the child’s 4th birthday, then the 4th dose of IPV/OPV is not required.
Children may be complete with three (3) or four (4) doses of Hib depending on the brand of vaccine used.
If a child reaches age 11 and has not yet started the HepB vaccine series, he or she may receive a 2-dose series of Merck® Adult Hepatitis B
vaccine instead of the 3-dose series of Pediatric HepB vaccine. The 2-dose series must be completed before the 16th birthday or the child
must receive a total of 3 doses of HepB vaccine. All other children (younger or older) must receive 3 doses of pediatric hepatitis B vaccine.
• The table above lists the vaccines that are required for children to attend childcare, preschool, kindergarten through twelfth grade in
Oklahoma. Additional vaccines may be recommended, but are not required. For example, a 2nd dose of varicella vaccine is recommended
before entering kindergarten, but not required by Oklahoma law.
• Children attending childcare must be up-to-date for their age for the vaccines listed.
• Hib and PCV vaccines are not required for students in pre-school, pre-kindergarten or kindergarten programs operated by
schools. Hib and PCV vaccines are required for children attending licensed child care facilities.
• Doses administered 4 days or less, before the minimum intervals or ages, will be counted as valid doses.
• The first doses of measles, mumps and rubella (MMR), varicella, and hepatitis A vaccines must be administered on or after the child’s first
birthday or within 4 days before the birthday to be counted as valid doses.
• For doses given on or after January 1, 2003, the 5 th dose of DTaP must be given on or after the 4 th birthday or within 4 days before the
4th birthday. This rule does not apply to doses given before 2003.
• A parental history of a child having varicella (chickenpox) disease is acceptable instead of varicella vaccine.
• It is not necessary to restart the series of any vaccine due to longer than recommended time periods between doses.
• Children may be allowed to attend school and childcare if they have received at least one dose of all the required vaccines due for their age
and the next doses are not yet due, but they must complete the remaining doses of vaccines on schedule. These children are “in the
process” of receiving immunizations.
For further immunization information please call the Immunization Service at (405) 271-4073.
Caring Van Provides Free Immunizations
The Caring Van will be at Western Heights on:
● August 17 — 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Look for them parked at the Middle School)
● August 28 — 9 a.m. to TBA (Look for them parked at the Middle School)
Remember a parent or guardian must be present to complete the required paperwork. Get
there early as there is a limited number that will be seen on a first come, first served basis.
Check out the Caring Van schedule for the metro summer public clinics by visiting their
website at: www.oklahomacaringfoundation.org
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Western Heights Safe Schools Policies
It is the policy of Western Heights School District to comply fully
with the Gun-Free Schools Act. Any student in this school district
who uses or possesses a firearm at school, in transit to or from
school, at any school sponsored event, or in or upon any school
property, including school transportation or school sponsored
transportation, will be removed from school for no less than one
full calendar year. Any student accused of this offense will be
afforded due process in accordance with long term due process
procedures. A student found to have violated the Gun-Free School
Act, who has been suspended for one full calendar year, may have
the case reviewed by the superintendent of schools. The superintendent has the authority to modify the length of the suspension on
a case-by-case-basis. The District shall report any such cases to
the State Department of Education and appropriate federal, state,
and local law enforcement authorities.
In an effort to keep our schools safe, we appeal to our students,
parents and staff to report safety concerns. Students who are
concerned about their safety or that of their friends, or know of a
threat to the school should call or e-mail the Principal at the
student victim’s school or you may send a highly confidential
e-mail to our Safe Schools Coordinator Brayden Savage at
[email protected]
Call or e-mail the building principal:
Western Heights High School - Paul McQueen
[email protected]
Western Heights 9th Grade Center - Alan Dale
[email protected]
350-3435
350-3415
Western Heights Middle School - Carolyn Erickson 350-3455
[email protected]
Western Heights Academy - Khristi Barkett
[email protected]
350-3485
Bridgestone Intermediate - Jennifer Colvin
[email protected]
350-3420
Council Grove Elementary - Michelle Braisher
[email protected]
350-3465
Greenvale Elementary - Diane Klein
[email protected]
350-3470
John Glenn Elementary - Archie Scott
[email protected]
350-3480
Winds West Elementary - Melissa Yarbrough
350-3475
[email protected]
Western Heights Administration
350-3410
Insurance Not Provided by
School District
The Western Heights School District will NOT provide accident
insurance for students for the school year 2015-16. Students who
are involved in athletics or students who do NOT have insurance
and wish to purchase a plan may do so by picking up information
packets from either their coach or from the front office secretary
at the school they attend. Anyone participating in football, softball, cross country MUST return the signed forms by August 31.
Summer, 2015
Proficiency Based
Promotion Requirements
Below are the requirements for any student who wishes to test for
promotion. Information about or an application for Proficiency
Based Promotion for Western Heights Public Schools may be
obtained from the school site or by calling the respective school
principal or counselor.
• Oklahoma Proficiency Tests based on Priority Academic
Student Skills (PASS) will be used in the areas listed
below:
Grades 1-8: Reading, Mathematics, Language Arts, Science,
Social Studies
Grades 9-12: Math (General Math, Pre-Algebra,
Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry); Science (Physical
Science, Earth Science, Biology I, Chemistry I, Physics);
Social Studies (Oklahoma History, U.S. History, World
History, Government, World Geography, Civics ); and
Language Arts (English I, English II, English III, English IV).
In areas not listed above, Western Heights departmental
evaluations will be used.
• There may be additional requirements appropriate to the
subject area (e.g., performance assessment, additional
written tests, portfolio, geometric construction, etc.).
Proficiency in all laboratory sciences will require that students
be able to perform relevant laboratory techniques.
• Students wishing to test for full grade promotion to Grade 2
will be required to read independently.
• Other factors will be considered in making promotion
decisions (e.g., adaptive behavior scales, self-evaluation
tools, information about reading levels, review of past
performance, group test scores, social maturity level, etc.).
Graduation Test Reminder
Students must pass Four out of Seven Core Academic Subjects
End of instruction tests are required by the state to assess student
mastery of the PASS standards. Beginning with students entering 9th
grade in the 2008-09 school year (2012 Seniors), every student shall
demonstrate mastery of the state academic content standards in a
minimum of four out of seven selected subject areas along with
completing the required credits in order to receive a high school
diploma. Mastery will be demonstrated by scoring “Proficient” or
“Advanced” on the Oklahoma State Testing Program assessment. The
seven tests shall assess core academic subjects, and two of the four
required End-of Instruction tests shall include Algebra I and English
II. The other two will come from the following English III, Algebra II, Geometry, Biology I, or U.S. History.
If you have any questions or concerns please contact the high school
principal or counselor at 350-3435.
Western Heights Hosting Blood Drive
Western Heights High School will host a Blood Drive
October 28, January 20, and April 12 from 8:45 a.m. to
2:00 p.m. The blood dr ive is for the adults in the distr ict,
student 18 years old (students 16-17 with parent permission),
Western Heights employees, patrons or whoever wishes to donate.
To sign up, leave a message including donation time for
Danita Hundley at the High School (350-3435).
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2015 High School Softball
2015 Varsity High School Football
Opponent
Place
Time
Aug. 20
McLoud/Chander
(Tentative)
Home
6:00
Aug. 27-28
OKC Preview
TBA
TBA
Sept. 4
U.S. Grant
Away
7:00
Sept. 11
Capitol Hill
Away
7:00
Sept. 18
El Reno
Home
7:00
Sept. 25
Carl Albert*
Away
7:00
Oct. 2
Southeast*
Home
7:00
Oct. 9
Deer Creek*
Away
7:00
Oct. 15 (Thurs.) Guthrie*
Home
7:00
Oct. 23
Piedmont*
Home
7:00
Oct. 30
Bishop McGuinness*
Home
7:00
Nov. 6
Guymon*
Away
7:00
Head Coach Justin Mayhew
* Denotes Distr ict Game
2015 JV/Freshmen Football
Date
Opponent
Place
9th-Time-JV
Sept. 7
Piedmont*
Away
5:30/7:00
Sept. 14
Shawnee*
Home
5:30/7:00
Sept. 21
El Reno*
Away
5:30/7:00
Sept. 28
Carl Albert*
Home
5:30/7:00
Oct. 5
Noble*
Home
5:30/7:00
Oct. 12
Chickasha*
Away
5:30/7:00
Oct. 19
Guthrie*
Home
5:30/7:00
Head Coach Justin Mayhew
*Subur ban Confer ence Game
2015 Seventh/Eighth Football
th
th
Game dates and times are subject to change. Please check website for updates.
Date
Date
Opponent
Place
JV-Time-Varsity
Aug. 11
Southeast
Home
5:00/6:30
Aug. 13
Lawton Eisenhower* Home
5:30 DH
Aug. 15
Bridge Creek
Home
DH
Aug. 17
Noble*
Home
5:00/6:30
Aug. 18
Shawnee *
Shawnee
5:00/6:30
El Reno
TBA
Aug. 20-22 El Reno Tournament
Home
5:00 DH
Aug. 28-29 Bethany Tournament
Aug. 25
Bethany
TBA
Aug. 31
Shawnee*
Away
5:00/6:30
Sept. 1
Northwest Classen
Home
5:00/6:30
Lawton MacArthur*
Away
5:00/6:30
Durant
TBA
Sept. 3
Ardmore*
Sept. 11-12 Durant Tournament
Sept. 15
Lawton MacArthur* Home
5:00/6:30
Sept. 17
Bethany
Away
5:00/6:30
Sept. 21
Duncan*
Away
5:00/6:30
Sept. 22
Altus*
Home
5:00 DH
Sept. 25
Kingfisher/Bridge
Creek
Bridge Creek
TBA
Sept. 28
Duncan*
Home
5:00/6:30
Sept. 29
Harrah
Home
5:00/6:30
Oct. 1
Southeast
Away
5:00/6:30
Oct. 8-10
Regionals
TBA
TBA
Oct. 15-17
State Tournament
TBA
TBA
Head Coach Tami Loy
* Denotes Distr ict Game
2015 Middle School Softball
Date
Opponent
Place
Time
Date
Opponent
Place
7 -Time-8
Aug. 20
(Scrimmage)
TBA
TBA
Aug. 13
Piedmont*
Away
5:00 A/B
August 27
(Scrimmage)
TBA
TBA
Aug. 17
Noble
Away
5:00 A/B
Aug. 18
Shawnee*
Home
5:00 A/B
Sept. 3
5:30/7:00
Sept. 10
Piedmont*
Home
5:30/7:00
Sept. 17
Shawnee*
Home
5:30/7:00
Sept. 24
El Reno*
Home
5:30/7:00
Oct. 1
Capps MS
Home
Oct. 8
Noble*
Oct. 13
Chickasha*
Oct. 20
Guthrie*
Aug. 21-22
Tuttle Tournament
TBA
TBA
Aug. 28-29
Western Heights Tournament
Home
TBA
5:30/7:00
Aug. 31
Shawnee*
Home
5:00 A/B
Home
5:30/7:00
Sept. 8
Piedmont*
Home
5:00 A/B
Away
6:00/7:30
Sept. 17
El Reno*
Away
Home
5:30/7:00
5:00 A/B
Sept. 21
Guthrie*
Away
5:00 A/B
Sept. 24
Noble*
Home
5:00 A/B
*Suburban Conference Game
*Suburban Conference Game
Athletic Physicals Required
All athletes must have a physical and insurance verification form on file with the athletic office BEFORE practicing or competing.
The physical must be dated after May 15th of 2015 to be eligible for the 2015-16 school year.
Any student who has not already had a physical may arrange for their physical on their own or physicals will be available on
Monday, August 3, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. for $10 at the Middle School Cafeter ia. (OSSAA physical for ms MUST be used and
may be obtained from any middle school or high school coach. The physical form can also be downloaded from the Athletic page of
the Western Heights web site.)
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Summer, 2015
Comments From . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .The Superintendent
Greetings, I hope everyone has enjoyed their spring and summer. The 2015-2016 school year will start on August
20, 2015. We are looking forward to a great year.
I am very pleased to announce that the Board of Education has approved contracts to construct the new west
stadium complex located at the high school campus; and that work is proceeding on the new roof and major HVAC
renovations at Winds West and the high school gym.
Additionally, your Board of Education has worked diligently over the past 15 years to provide tornado safe rooms at
each school site. I’m very excited to inform you that with the completion of a new tornado safe room at Greenvale
Elementary School, all students and staff at each Western Heights school site are now protected from the worst
elements of Oklahoma’s severe weather. The new Greenvale safe room was a cooperative effort between the
WHPS board of education and the Oklahoma City Community Foundation. This important cooperative effort was
admirably assisted by Representative Jon Echols who was instrumental in securing the necessary funds for the
Oklahoma City Community Foundation’s continuing efforts to make Oklahoma schools like Greenvale Elementary
safe for students and staff.
I am excited to announce two new employment appointments at Western Heights High School. The new Western
Heights High School Principal is Mr. Paul McQueen. Paul comes to us from Ponca City High School, where he
was employed as the assistant high school principal. Also, the new Western Heights Interim Athletic Director will
be Dusty Walden. Dusty is the former High School Basketball Coach at WHPS. We look forward to the
immediate positive impact that these two gentlemen will have on the students and staff of our schools.
I wish everyone a very successful 2016 school year, and please feel free to contact me if you have questions.
Joe Kitchens, Superintendent