January Newsletter

Happy New Year! We hope everyone had a restful and enjoyable break and are ready for the second semester. We finished the 1st semester with a week of dress up days, a very active assembly and final exams. It was a great end to a great semester. We look forward to a busy second semester where we will continue with incorporating the West Way in all that we do in the classroom, hallways, outside and in our community. We will continue to promote rigor and accountability in all of our classes and see our students continue to learn and experience a positive learning environment.

Schedules:

All students will need to pick up a new schedule for their 2nd semester classes (some classes many have changed). Students will pick up their schedule in their 1st period class. To see where your 1st period class is, find your last name on the list by either the front entrance doors or by the back doors where you arrive by bus.

Devices:

All students must bring their Boise School District device assigned to them to school every day. The device must be charged and in good working order. We do not have additional devices to loan students for the day. If a device is not working, the device needs to be taken to the library immediately to be assessed by our tech team. Devices that are damaged not due to normal wear and tear will be the responsibility of the student/guardian. Current replacement costs are $210 per device.

Attendance and Tardies:

It is important that students are on time to all of their classes and attend school daily. We are not a remote learning school so therefore students need to attend in person at least 90% of the time. Students with excessive tardies and absences may lose credit and/or may be required to attend summer school to promote to the next grade level. Please plan accordingly for weather and traffic conditions.

Our 3rd annual Wreaths for West was again a huge success. Thank you to everyone who participated by either making/donating a wreath or purchasing a wreath. Here is the link to how the money was donated to grant a holiday wish for someone in our community.

https://liteonline.com/christmas-wish-22-22/

Thank you to everyone who donated candy canes for our Candy Cane Candy Grams. It was a HUGE success. We will have our monthly meeting at 3:00 in the library on Tuesday, Jan. 10. All are welcome to attend.

It's that time of year when we start ordering yearbooks. While yearbooks aren't delivered until May, we need to know how many to order before then. In order to be guaranteed a yearbook, please place your order soon. Last year we sold out of years so be sure to order before the deadline. The deadline is early spring. If you have any questions, please email Mrs. Drzayich at kellie.drzayich@boiseschools.org

https://jostensyearbooks.com/?REF=A01563300

At West Junior High we offer an advisory class at the end of the day (9th period 2:00-2:30). This class is part of the academic school day and tardies and attendance are taken. It is designed for students to get help with assignments, retake quizzes or tests, or have time to complete homework. It is also where students set academic goals and evaluate how they are reaching those goals each semester. Students get weekly printouts of missing assignments as well. This time is designed to help students be successful and get any help or support they need. If you child would like additional support, please see program below that Borah offers.

Boys basketball begins on Monday, Jan. 9. In order to tryout for a team, all paperwork must be completed prior to trying out. Please see the West Athletic Website for forms.

If you have any other sports related questions please contact Mark Miller @ mark.miller@boiseschools.org

Jan. 9-2nd semester starts. Boys basketball starts after school.

Jan. 10-PTBC Meeting in the library at 3:00. All are welcome.

Jan. 16-No School MLK Day

A reminder to parents that Boise School District provides parents/guardians with the ability to monitor your student’s activity on their District-assigned digital device via the GoGuardian Parent App:

• GoGuardian Parent App - Welcome letter
• GoGuardian Parent App Instructions

Annual Notification Regarding Public Release of Student Directory Information

The Boise School District complies with federal law (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act) as it relates to the release of student directory information to the public. To learn more, log on to www.boiseschools.org and navigate to Parents & Patrons > Parent Information > FERPA Form. Or, please call the Clerk of the Board at 208-854-4123 to obtain a copy of the FERPA form.

Janet Cherry - Principal

Bryce England - Assistant Principal

Email: janet.cherry@boiseschools.org
Website: https://west.boiseschools.org/
Location: 8371 W. Salt Creek Ct., Boise, ID 83709
Phone: 208-854-6450
Twitter: @WestMustangsBSD