DEPT. NOTES



WEST SPRINGFIELD HIGH SCHOOL / JANUARY 5, 2017

PE & Health

Guidance

ELA

Physical Education classes are currently in their final units for S e m e s t e r 1. S t u d e n t s w i l l b e preparing for midterm exams soon.

W i t h v a c a t i o n o v e r, t h e E L A department prepares for mid-year exams. During January 3rd’s department meeting, ELA spent time looking over current exams/ assignments for grades 9, 10 & 11. Just like past years, the ELA 10 Classes participate in a MOCK MCAS exam. The mock exam will contain sections of the 2016 ELA MCAS and all data derived from the exam will be used to provide test preparation for The Student Service Department is s e l e c t s t u d e n t s , i n a d d i t i o n t o preparing for mid-year exams.  classroom review, in small groups to Remember that t e s t i n g build confidence and strategy. ELA 9 accommodations apply to mid-year w i l l r e v i e w i t s p e r f o r m a n c e exams.   The Learning Center will be assessment that assesses direct available for separate setting, read a p p l i c a t i o n o f s k i l l s w i t h t h e aloud, and extra time during all i n t e r p r e t a t i o n , r e a d i n g , a n d scheduled exam periods. E-mail responding to epic poetry as seen in [email protected] for more information. The Odyssey. Lastly, grade 11 will review its common mid-year exam, too!

Student Support Services

Science Science department is working on upcoming mid-year exams.

Art

T h e F i n e a n d Pe r fo r m i n g A r t s Department is raising funds for the Karen Clancy Scholarship.

The last school week in December proved very busy in the Guidance Department. Beginning December 19, there were 3 days of visits to the Middle School to see the 8th grade science classes. During these visits, guidance counselors explained the differences between MS and HS. They also reviewed what a transcript is, what credits are, and a general overview of the HS attendance policy. In addition, Tuesday December 20 was the 6th annual Alumni Panel. During the panel, many WSHS alumni spoke to interested juniors and seniors about the application process, “what to expect when you get to college,” and “what they wish they knew then, that they know now. “ On Wednesday December 21, students were invited to attend the 3rd career seminar in the series being offered this year. This month’s seminar is based on the “Arts” and will have various speakers from the professional world.

Foreign Language

 

Latin students worked on a Saturnalia display. Saturnalia was an ancient Roman festival honoring Saturn during the month of December.