Westfield Area HS/MS November News
Go Pioneers!
We are getting close to the end of the first quarter! It has been a fun, festive, and productive school year so far. Students & staff are working hard on a daily basis, and we are looking forward to the many exciting events that take place in November. In this month's newsletter, you will find articles on the following topics:
- "Beauty and the Beast"
- End of First Quarter Information
- Veterans Day: A Tribute to Veterans
- ACT Prep: Coming Soon!
- National Honor Society
- Election Year Citizenship Lesson
Thank You,
Mr. Moody: Principal
Mr. Saloun: Vice Principal
It is almost show time! Westfield Area High School/Middle School proudly invites you to see our Choir Department's production of Beauty and the Beast. Rehearsals for the production began in mid-August, where students learned all of the music and choreography being performed in the show. They have been rehearsing each day before or after school, and on some weekends to polish the music and dancing, and work on their blocking/acting in the show. Several students have the privilege of understudying a lead or supporting role.
We are excited to show off the hard work of our incredibly talented and dedicated students. There will be five performances of the show.. Showtimes for all shows are listed below.
Tickets are $8 for adults, $6 for senior citizens, and $4 for students grades K-12, with admission for the understudy show being free. Tickets will be available at the door or online at http://wasdmusic.booktix.net/. If you have any questions, please email Madelaine Trewin at madelaine.trewin@westfieldpioneers.org
Showtimes
- November 7th: 7:00 PM
- November 8th: 7:00 PM
- November 9th: 1:00 PM
- November 9th: 7:00 PM
- November 10th: 1:00 PM
Our annual Veterans Day ceremony will be held at 2:00 PM in the Varsity Gym on Monday, November 11th. As a school, we gather every year to honor the men and women who have served our great country. It is important for our students to learn of the many sacrifices borne by our Veterans to ensure our freedom and way of life. Additionally, we recognize and thank the staff members who have spent time in service to our country.
- John Bradley: Substitute Teacher - Marine Corps
- Norm Duesterhoeft: Substitute Teacher - Army
- Steve Jones: Spanish Teacher - Army
- Bill Moll: Technology Director - Army
- Hillary Noe: Secretary - Navy
- Cullen Numsen: Math Teacher - Air Force
The prep sessions consist of video lessons taught by John Baylor, followed by quizzes and activities that correlate with the video lesson. The lessons cover English, Math, Science, Reading, and Writing. By the end of the ten-week course, students have covered all topics they will encounter on the exam and take the equivalent of three full ACT practice examinations.
In January, we adjust our daily schedule by starting school one minute early, extending the school day by four minutes, and shortening each class period by one minute in order to create a 45-minute Flex Period at the end of the day for the students to get to their test prep rooms and engage in their prep lessons. Juniors are unavailable for any kind of Flex Offerings (besides ACT Prep) from January through March 24th. Our implementation model has been highly successful and we have received national recognition for how we prepare our students for this exam. Out of the 450+ high schools in the nation that use On to College with John Baylor, Westfield High School is ranked #1 in terms of student growth.
We devote a great deal of time & energy to our ACT Prep program because all juniors are required by the State of Wisconsin to take this exam. The ACT score is the standard by which we are judged, so we take every necessary step possible to make sure our students are fully prepared for success. On to College with John Baylor is a highly successful test prep program, and we are proud of how well our students perform on the exam. Last year, Westfield students improved their ACT score by an average of 2.8 points as compared to their predicted scores! This increase is extremely significant and is the reason why Westfield High School consistently has the highest ACT scores in the South Central Conference.
Something very exciting is the high number of Westfield High School students who earn a spot in the "30+ Club." These are students who earn a composite score of 30 or above on the exam, which is an incredibly difficult score to attain. In fact, students who score a 30 on the exam score higher than 95% of all test takers in the United States! To recognize this incredible achievement, we recently installed our 30+ Club recognition board and student banners in our school cafeteria. Additionally, we installed a recognition plaque to commemorate Isaac Mades' perfect score of 36 on the ACT Exam in 2013. Isaac is the only student in the history of Westfield High School to attain a perfect score, and was only 1 of 700 that year to earn a perfect score. One of the reasons our high school report says our school "Significantly Exceeds Expectations" is due to our students' strong performance on the exam and the number of Westfield students who make their way into the 30+ Club!
After the application deadline has passed, the five member Faculty Selection Committee convenes to assess each candidate's application and determine selection or non-selection. Judges assess candidates on three criteria: Character, Leadership, and Service. After new members are selected, we hold a formal induction ceremony and catered dinner to celebrate our inductees. Existing NHS members transform the Westfield High School/Middle School LMC into a beautiful venue for the ceremony. This year's National Honor Society induction ceremony and dinner will be held in the Westfield High School/Middle School LMC on Wednesday, December 4th at 6:30 PM.
