WELCOME TO WEST HIGH SCHOOL
Named one of "America's Best High Schools"

9 West High Students Chosen As
U.S. Presidential Scholars Program Candidates

The U.S. Presidential Scholars Program was established in 1964, by executive order of the President, to recognize and honor some of our nation's most distinguished graduating high school seniors. In 1979, the program was extended to recognize students who demonstrate exceptional talent in the visual, creative and performing arts.

This year, out of the 53 student candidates recognized in the state of Iowa and 9 of them are from West High School! The following seniors are 2011-12 Presidential Scholar Candidates.

Jeffrey Ding
Laura Gillespie
Justin Huang
David Perlman
Margaret Schultz
Patrick Tierney
John Wen
Benjamin West
Linda Xiong

Road Less Traveled - A Career Conference for Young Women

Taking the Road Less Traveled Career Conferences
http://www.pwse.iastate.edu/trlt.html

The “Taking the Road Less Traveled Conference” sponsored by Iowa State University’s Program for Women in Science and Engineering. ISU will be celebrating 25 years of TRLT Conferences this Spring! The conferences’ goal is to expose girls, sixth through twelfth grades, to career paths within science, technology, engineering and math.  More than 2,500 individuals participate in this program each year. In the morning participants interact with professional women from business, industry, and higher education; in the afternoon they participate in hands-on activities or tours.

The spring conference will be held on the following dates:

            April 12th (High School = Grades 9-12)

West High School is planning to take a group for this year's conference. Forms and checks should be returned to Mr. Audia by Monday, February 13th. Checks should be made out to Iowa City West High.

West High Math Students take the AMC Exam

The AMC (American Mathematics Competition) Exam was administered on Feb. 7 to 450 West High students during 1st and 2nd periods. This exam is designed to challenge the mathematical abilities of even the most talented students. Students are given 75 minutes to solve 25 questions on the exam.

Students with outstanding scores (top 5% - AMC 12 and top 2.5% - AMC 10) will be invited to participate in the AIME (American Invitational Mathematics Examination). Many colleges and universities are interested in the AMC 10/12 scores and AIME scores for admission and scholarships.

Theatre West’s Spring Play
Attention Actors! Auditions for Theatre West’s spring play “Almost, Maine” is almost here! Sign up for an audition slot on the Theater Call Board outside room 104. All experience levels are welcome! See Mrs. Peters in room 104 if you have any further questions.
Get Involved! Are you interested in lights, sound, building stuff, painting, costumes, makeup? Get involved by joining Theatre West Techies on Monday, February 13 at 3:30pm in the Little Theatre for an informational meeting on how to get involved with our awesome Theatre West productions. Questions? See Mrs. Peters in room 104.

2012-13 Course Registration

Registration of classes for the 2012-13 school year have started.

Students, grades 9 - 11 have been informed about course options for next school year and have received a registration form and a worksheet. The Program of Studies and registration forms are available online. Students will use this registration form to request their courses and speak to their parents and current teachers about their core classes and plan the number of classes they wish to take each trimester, prior to their individual meeting with their counselor.

All students (grades 8 - 11) will register for their high school courses online. Power School username and password is required for the online registration process. Parents will be able to see the courses that students have chosen through their Parent log-in under "Class Registration".

Juniors! Register online before your individual meeting on Feb. 6 - 10.
Sophomores! Register online before your individual meeting on Feb. 13 - 17
Freshmen! Register online before your individual meeting on Feb. 21 - 27

If you have any questions, please contact your counselor.

Brez Is Prepvolleyball.com National Coach of the Year!!


Congratulations, Brez!

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Post Secondary Enrollment Options

Students interested in taking a course at the University of Iowa or Kirkwood Community College next fall under the Postsecondary Enrollment Options Act (PSEO) should attend one of the following meetings in the Guidance Office:

Friday, Feb. 10 right after 2nd and 6th periods and after school

Looking for Scholarships?

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Be sure to bookmark West High's scholarship page and check it periodically.

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