MAP Results and Progress Reports

Parents,

Today at lunch we handed out MAP results and Progress reports.  Students should bring these home for you. 

The MAP results show how the student did over the course of a few years.  The hope is that the numbers continue to go up each time the student takes the test.  If there is a fall off from Spring to fall that is understandable.  However if your student did better on the test their freshman year than their junior year a conversation about effort may be appropriate.  We did have some students re test because of very sharp drops.  If you have any questions about these results please let us know. 

We also sent copies of progress reports based on the end of the hex which was last Friday.  Peg will be sending letters home for those students who are ineligible based on this grade check.  As a reminder you and your student can always go on line to check students progress.

Parent access link: https://jmc.whancock.org:4430/Parent/Login.aspx?ReturnUrl=%2fParent%2fdefault.aspx

We offer the following interventions and services for students who are falling behind or struggling:

- All teachers available from 7:50 AM until the start of school.
- All teachers available from the end of school until 3:30
- Many teachers available before and after the above posted hours by request or appointment.
- Success Center from 3:30 - 4:30 every night with a certified teacher.
- Small group study hall for those students really struggling (if you would like your student placed here please let us know and we will work with you on this)

If there are other things you feel would help your son or daughter that we can do, please let us know!  Many of our students are doing GREAT, but some are struggling and we will do everything we can to help!

Thanks!

Mr. Recker

Healthiest State Walk

 On Wednesday the West Hancock High School and Elementary Schools participated in the Iowa Healthiest State Walk.  It is an effort to draw awareness to exercise and a healthy lifestyle for all Iowans.  Mrs. Kudej and Mrs. Jass spearheaded the organizational efforts in their respective buildings.  Thank you to our sponsors Hancock County Public Health and HCHS.  Bananas and water bottles were provided following the walk!  This was a great activity and the weather was excellent!

Little Eagles!

Even little eagles like Homecoming!

Color Day!

Today was Color Day!



Freshmen - Orange



Sophomores - Pink

Juniors - Blue

 

Seniors - Black

 

Staff - Yellow

FFA BBQ!

Every year on Thursday of Homecoming, our FFA grills pork burgers and hot dogs for the high school students and staff!  Thank you to Mr. Hauge and the FFA students for this and thanks to our kitchen staff for working with the FFA.

It always a great meal!

Tristen Eden, Jacob Hejlik, Derek Thilges, Scott Glawe, Drew Redenius. Our chefs for the day!

Zach Paulus joins the Marines

Zach Paulus has signed up with the United States Marine Corps.  Zach will be shipping out for San Diego in August.  Good luck Zach and Semper Fi!

Pajama Day!

Seniors

Juniors



Sophomores



Freshmen

Student Vehicles and Parking Lot Driving

Parents and Students,

Please remember to use extra caution when driving in our parking areas especially before and after school.  There are many cars and people coming and going.  The east entrance of the north parking lot is especially dangerous.  Many times cars dart out into traffic and sometimes northbound cars from 9th avenue enter the parking lot quickly without looking.  As I mentioned in an earlier post, the speed limit for the whole school zone is 15 mph on the raod and the speed limit in the parking areas is 10 mph.  We do not want auto accidents for any of our students or community members.  Please use extra caution when driving in these busy areas.  Many of our drivers are new drivers, it never hurts to remind your son or daughter what your expectations are so they will be a safer driver.

Thanks!

Mr. Recker