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BARBARA SCHLETT,
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Post Secondary Enrollment
During the 2005-2006 school year, twenty-six
Western High School students were enrolled in post secondary school
courses (dual enrollment). The district also
offered Advanced Placement (AP) classes in literature, composition, art
studio, and calculus and seventy-five students were enrolled in these
classes during the 2005-2006 school year. Western High School also had
seven Community-As-School students during the 2005-2006 school year. |
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Student Support Services
The Western High School media center covers
over six thousand square feet with a seating capacity of more than
eighty. The library houses more than eleven thousand books with an
excellent reference collection. A full complement of audio-visual
hardware is available for staff and student use. There are eight
networked computers in the general reading room of the fully automated
library and two computer labs attached for easy access. An extensive list
of computer software is available including application tools, electronic
databases, career information, tutorial programs, and internet resources.
The media center webpage allows students to access much of this
information from home. This significant investment in media center
resources is protected by a 3M security system.
Western High School also has a state-of-the-art video production studio
that has allowed for curriculum expansion via production classes, as well
as live broadcasts throughout the district. |
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Staff Western High School’s highly qualified faculty possesses approximately 544 years of teaching experience which averages about 10.88 years of experience per instructor. Of the forty-five staff members, twenty-six have a Masters’ degree or more. Over 75% of our teachers were involved in extracurricular activities at the high school while 100% contributed to school projects by serving on school district committees.
All Western High School staff members are encouraged to participate in
professional development. Through April of the 2005-2006 school year,
high school staff members were released over forty days for professional
development activities. A team of teachers and administrators plan the
district’s professional development for each academic year. |
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Parent and Community Participation Western High School enjoys the active involvement of its parents and community. Parents form the nucleus of the Academic, Athletic, and Performing Arts Booster Clubs. Their members seek to enhance learning and achievement in the high school by sponsoring awards and recognition events, directing activities, and running concessions. Parent-teacher conferences are regularly held to discuss common concerns and to develop strategies aimed at improving student performance. Over 240 parents attended conferences held in the fall of 2005 and approximately 200 attended conferences in February of 2006. Communication between parents and teachers is enhanced by the fact that all teachers have e-mail and telephone access in their classrooms. The Parent Internet Viewer has also allowed parents and students up-to-the-minute access to student grades.
Western Schools are deeply grateful for the support and involvement of
local businesses, industries, and churches involved in our Partnerships in
Education and work-study programs. We also recognize the valuable
services in the form of materials, staff, and guidance that is available
through the Jackson Area Career Center, Jackson Community College, and
Spring Arbor University. |
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