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Widefield High School 2021-2022 Course Registration Guide

Herff Jones Graduation Supplies and Information

NEW HERFF JONES GRADUATION SUPPLY & PRODUCT INFORMATION FOR THE CLASS OF 2021

DEADLINE TO ORDER ANNOUNCEMENTS IS JANUARY 30TH!! ORDER CAPS AND GOWNS NOW ALSO!!

Herff Jones has provided some great power points and videos to show you what's new this year for the graduates! Herff Jones products are graduation announcements, class rings & necklaces, lettermen/varsity jackets, & class swag & memorabilia.

HerffJonesClassOf2021Gear.pptx

HerffJonesRingsNecklaces.mp4

HerffJonesNewProductsVideo.mp4

ORDER GRADUATION ANNOUNCEMENTS, CAPS AND GOWNS BY JANUARY 30!!

Visit www.herffjones.com to place your order for caps and gowns, announcements, class rings and much more!

Questions? Contact our Herff Jones Representative:

Brandt Cashdollar - SoCo Achievement Specialists

Highschool.herffjones.com

Phone: 866-238-5336

Email: Bacashdollar@herffjones.com

Naviance is a comprehensive online resource that you and your student can use to help in making decisions about colleges and careers. It is customized to WHS students and is linked with College Planner, a service students will use to request transcripts and submit college applications. WHS counselors will also use Naviance to track data, work with students on college and career goals and complete student ICAPs (Individual Career and Academic Plan).

How Do I start?

Students: An account has already been created for you!!

Naviance can be accessed thru your student Clever account. Go to the WHS main web page and click on the Clever and Student Links box.
Username: district email
Password: district email account password

IF YOU NEED TO ORDER A TRANSCRIPT, PLEASE SEE PANEL ON MR. WALKER'S COLLEGE AND CAREER WEB PAGE FOR STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS. If you have any questions regarding Naviance, please call or email Mr. Walker 719-391-3108 walkermk@wsd.org

NJROTC

ATTENTION NEXT YEAR'S SENIORS INTERESTED IN JOINING NJROTC!

If you have ever thought about joining NJROTC but don't sign up for it because you don't want to join a freshman/sophomore level class, you don't have to be enrolled in a freshman/sophomore level Naval Science class as a senior. If you are interested in NJROTC and have a 2.5 GPA, you can enroll directly into a Naval Science III or IV class. You can talk to Major Davis, Master Chief Melonas or your guidance counselor about adding NJROTC to your schedule for next year!

Local Suicide Prevention Resources & Mental Health Information

Safe2Tell Home Page

Anonymously report anything that concerns or threatens you, your friends, your family or your community. Safe2Tell Colorado gives you a safe way to help someone who is struggling or hurting. Open 24/7.

1-877-542-7233

IF YOU OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW IS THINKING ABOUT HARMING THEMSELVES.....

TEXT "TALK" TO 38255 OR CALL 1-844-493-TALK(8255) OR VISIT 115 S. PARKSIDE DRIVE OR 6071 E. WOODMEN ROAD, SUITE 135, COLORADO SPRINGS

AVAILABLE 24/7/365 - LITTLE TO NO OUT-OF-POCKET COST - CONFIDENTIAL

ASPEN POINTE, A PROVIDER OF COLORADO CRISIS SERVICES

PEAK VIEW AVAILABILITY

Just a friendly reminder that Peak View Behavioral Health is here to help! The have inpatient and outpatient services immediately available for Adolescents. If you have a student who may be experiencing difficulties, please call their hospital directly at 719-444-8484 for a complimentary assessment.

At Peak View Behavioral Health, they specialize in assisting those who need behavioral health treatment, and they're here to help! They are uniquely experienced in treating both acute and non-acute community members.

NATIONAL ALLIANCE ON MENTAL ILLNESS (NAMI)

You are not alone. One in four faces a mental illness in their lifetime. NAMI's programs give you the tools and coping skills you need. NAMI Fall Classes are open for registration now. Registration is required for all classes. NAMI Basics, NAMI Family-to-Family, NAMI Peer-to-Peer, & Mental Health First Aid Colorado. Call 719-473-8477 for class locations. More information and updates at namicoloradosprings.org.

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGISTS

Please see the attached PDF regarding Talking to Children About Violence: Tips for Parents and Teachers. NASP Flyer

ACT on Drugs Parent Handout

Grade Level Resources

9th Grade

Freshmen Class Guidance Counselor

Ben Baldwin, baldwinb@wsd3.org, 719-391-3112

Widefield Graduation Credit Requirements

(Students work with their counselors to ensure that they will meet these requirements.)

Area	Credits
Communication Skills (English)	8
Mathematical Development	6
Personal Development	5
Scientific Development	6
Social Studies and Citizenship	7
Electives	16
TOTAL CREDITS TO GRADUATE	48

Colorado Graduation Guidelines

Students must meet minimum competency requirements in BOTH English and Math. The following options are approved by the State of Colorado.

Menu of Options	English	Math
Accuplacer	62 on Reading Comprehension Or 70 on Sentence Skills	61 on Elementary Algebra
ACT Compass	79	63
ACT WorkKeys - National Career Readiness Certificates	Bronze or higher	Bronze or higher
Advanced Placement Exams	2	2
Concurrent Enrollment	Passing per district higher education policy	Passing per district higher education policy
SAT (APRIL)	470	500
ACT	18	19
ASVAB (Military) (OCTOBER)	31	31
Industry Certificate	To be determined	To be determined
District Capstone	To be determined	To be determined

10th Grade

Sophomore Class Guidance Counselor

Emily Christensen, christensene@wsd3.org, 719-391-3114

Widefield Graduation Credit Requirements

(Students work with their counselors to ensure that they will meet these requirements.)

Area	Credits
Communication Skills (English)	8
Mathematical Development	6
Personal Development	5
Scientific Development	6
Social Studies and Citizenship	7
Electives	16
TOTAL CREDITS TO GRADUATE	48

Colorado Graduation Guidelines

Students must meet minimum competency requirements in BOTH English and Math. The following options are approved by the State of Colorado.

Menu of Options	English	Math
Accuplacer	62 on Reading Comprehension Or 70 on Sentence Skills	61 on Elementary Algebra
ACT Compass	79	63
ACT WorkKeys - National Career Readiness Certificates	Bronze or higher	Bronze or higher
Advanced Placement Exams	2	2
Concurrent Enrollment	Passing per district higher education policy	Passing per district higher education policy
SAT (APRIL)	470	500
ACT	18	19
ASVAB (Military) (OCTOBER)	31	31
Industry Certificate	To be determined	To be determined
District Capstone	To be determined	To be determined

11th Grade

Junior Class Guidance Counselor

Greg Morris, morrisgregory@wsd3.org, 719-391-3111

Spring Junior Workshop Series - Regional Admissions Officers of the Rockies (ROAR)

ROAR is hosting a new Workshop Series for current JUNIORS! Students and parents can sign up to attend any of the panels and the College Roundtable sessions. The panels will cover pertinent information juniors and their families will need heading into their college search process such as visiting campuses (in-person or virtually), basics on college admissions and financing the investment, and the various testing options institutions offer. The College Roundtable will be short introductions to 5 universities per session. These will not overlap so students can sign up for as many as they wish without having to choose between schools. There is one registration form for the Roundtables and students will select their desired session(s) during registration.

Visit ROAR's website for more information and to register! https://www.roarregionals.com/upcoming-events.html

12th Grade

Senior Class Guidance Counselor

Thad Hall, hallt@wsd3.org, 719-391-3116

Class of 2021 - Senior Message from Mr. Hall

Please watch the video from Mr. Hall for your Senior Message!

https://youtu.be/AesT4IiJQ5s

Hello Class of 2021 Seniors and Senior Parents/Guardians!

Mr. Hall wanted to pass along two bits of senior information.

First, the Colorado Department of Education has modified the Colorado Graduation Guidelines due to the pandemic. Some SAT, ACT, Accuplacer and IB assessments were limited or cancelled last spring because of the pandemic so full implementation of those requirements will now begin with the Class of 2022.....NOT the class of 2021.

If you have any graduation requirement questions, please contact Mr. Hall. hallt@wsd3.org.

WHS-Important Yearbook Information

-Purchase your yearbook online at Yearbook Forever Home Page or on the district website at WHS Yearbook Payments

Or you can mail in your payment to:
Widefield High School
C/O Business Office
615 Widefield Dr
Colorado Springs,CO 80911
-Please include payment of cash or check
-We would ask that the check have a phone number on it and made out to WHS
-Please include your students name and grade in the envelope as well.

IMPORTANT DATES FOR THE CLASS OF 2021

DUE TO THE COVID PANDEMIC, ALL SENIOR DATES AND EVENTS ARE TENTATIVE AS WE WAIT FOR THE CDC AND THE COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDATIONS AND VARIANCES. PLEASE STAY TUNED FOR UPDATES THE CLOSER WE GET TO GRADUATION.

Monday, May 3 through Monday, May 17 - AP Exams

Monday, May 10 - Senior Finals / Tentative

Tuesday, May 11 - Senior Finals, Seniors' Last Day and Check Out / Tentative

Wednesday, May 12 - Senior Awards Night, WHS Auditorium, 6pm / Tentative

Thursday, May 13 - Senior Breakfast / Tentative

Friday, May 14 - Mandatory Graduation Practice, C.A. FOSTER STADIUM, 12pm / Tentative

Saturday, May 15 - Graduation, C.A. FOSTER Stadium at Widefield High School, 9am. Seniors arrive at 7:30am to check in. THIS EVENT WILL BE LIVE STREAMED. This date, time and place for Graduation is set. We are waiting to hear what the allowances for spectators and guests will be.