Welcome to our Special 8th Grade  Edition of
 Falcon Focus
This e-newsletter is provided to parents to keep you apprised of  CHS events and activities throughout the year.

In this edition, please find a note from our high school principal, new student orientation night,  information from our IT Department,  and more.
From the Desk of...
Lisa Albrecht Principal
Greetings future Falcons! I would like to welcome you to this special edition of Falcon Focus. This edition is dedicated to our upcoming 9th Grade students, the Class of 2023!  Wow! 2023 seems so far away, but when you take it one-step at a time, this time passes very quickly. Are you ready? Your first step to becoming a Falcon is to learn more about the vast opportunities that await you, and that is right around the corner. As you will find in this edition, Central will host an  8th Grade Visit on Friday, January 18 . Not only do all 8th Graders from our feeder schools attend this special day, but we have a record number of students who reside outside Central's district, who will also attend and plan to enroll under the State's Open Enrollment program. Following this visit, on the evening of February 6, Central welcomes back the 8th Grade students, along with their parents, to the EXPO. The EXPO is a celebration of all the opportunities that are offered to students. It not only provides the venue for the 8th Grade students to share their excitement of what they learned on their recent visit with their parents, but it expands their exploration of the school by having opportunities to interact with representatives from all the extra-curricular organizations and the athletic program. On top of all this exploration, parents and students are provided a short information session by the counselors on course selection and how to create a course schedule that puts them on the path for college and career readiness. 

In closing, we recognize our future Falcons come from a variety of schools, each with their own identity; however, once they take that first step, they become part of a new family, the Falcon Family, where a new chapter in their life/education story begins. We are honored to be part of that story. We know with the student's family and Central's experienced and caring staff, each student will be challenged, yet supported, so they are not only well-prepared for a career and college, but have also been inspired by connecting their passion to many opportunities. If there is one thing to take away from this short introduction, it is this: Being a student at Central is simply Falcon Awesome!
8th Grade Visit Day
Friday, January 18

Prospective students who will attend Central in the fall are invited to our 8th Grade Visit Day on Friday, January 18. Students will have an opportunity to visit all the elective curricular areas, receive tours of our school from CHS Peer Helpers, receive a free lunch and more. 

Find more information here!
8th Grade Expo Night
Wednesday, February 6
Make plans to attend Central's 8th Grade Expo where incoming 9th Grade students and their parents will have the opportunity to learn all about Central High School. Students will learn more about our course offerings, meet their counselors, and have the opportunity to check out the building and meet with staff. 

Click here to learn more about this important event and mark your calendar for February 6. 

We are excited to welcome you to Central!
CHS Curriculum Options Provide a Variety of Opportunities for Students
Students will soon be registering for classes for the 2019-2020 school year. It is important for parents, students and educators to approach course selection with a focus on long-range planning. With thoughtful planning, students can leave high school with college credits, work experience, and/or industry certification. Central's curriculum options are growing and parents are encouraged to explore them fully.

Please follow the  link for more information on the course options for Central students.
CHS Bring Your Own Laptop (BYOD) Program
Central High School is a BYOD school where students provide their own technology for use in their classes. If a student or their family are unable to purchase  a device, Central will work with those students to supply  them with a device to use.

To learn more about our BYOD program, please click here to receive additional information and who you may contact regarding questions on our BYOD program.
Summer School 2019

Summer school offers an excellent opportunity for students to earn credits toward high school graduation, learn in a relaxed environment, and stay connected with their friends during the summer. CHS 2019 summer school forms will be distributed in 8th Grade packets at the CHS EXPO on February 6, 2019.

The dates of this year's summer school will be June 24 through August 1, 2019. Summer school courses run Monday through Friday. Please note that unlike prior years, there will NOT be a full week off around the Fourth of July holiday. Classes will meet on July 1 and 2 only; school will not be in session July 3 through July 5. Bus transportation will be provided to students enrolled for a full summer school day or for two sessions from 7:00 a.m. to 12:25 p.m.

Instruction will be delivered in multiple formats, including face-to-face instruction, blended learning, and computer-based Apex online learning. Half-credit courses will run in two sessions. Session One is from 7:00 a.m. to 9:40 a.m. and Session Two is from 9:45 a.m. to 12:25 p.m. Full-credit courses will run in one session from 7:00 a.m. to 12:25 p.m.

Students who are absent for more than three days per course are subject to withdrawal from the summer school program with no refund of fees or awarding of credit for their course.

Summer school registration forms are due February 15, 2019, in order to be considered in the summer school lottery. On March 15, 2019, preliminary summer school schedules with fees will be mailed home along with a confirmation letter indicating that you have been placed in summer school.

Check our website for updated information about Summer School 2019.
Information for Parents of Incoming 9th Graders
Ninth grade is the most critical year to the success of high school students. It is a time for new courses, new classmates, new teachers, and new expectations for students moving from grade school to high school. Students often go from a smaller and more supportive grade school to a larger high school, where academics and social demands are higher.

Westosha Central High School recognizes the importance of supporting students in this transition. We provide a variety of opportunities for students to become acclimated to the building; explore all that Central has to offer, and to develop relationships with students and staff.

In addition to the two upcoming events 8th Grade Visitation Day and the 8th Grade Expo, there will be a number of other events that your 8th Grader will want to attend. 

Meet Your Counselor

Every student is assigned to a Counselor their four years at Central. Please click here to meet your counselor, learn more about how they will work with you on your four year course of study and more.

Meet Your Assistant Principals

Central High School Administration, in addition to Principal Albrecht, has two assistant principals. We also introduce your two assistant principals that are here to serve your needs during your years at Central. 
Importance of Extra-Curriculars in High School
As a student who will be a future Falcon, w e invite you to attend extra curricular event s at the high school during the winter and spring sports seasons. All schedules, athletic information and online athletic registration can be found on the CHS Athletic Website  www.westoshafalcons.org.  

Westosha Central currently offers 26 WIAA sponsored or endorsed sports. These include baseball, softball, basketball, cross country, golf,  wrestling, football, gymnastics, swimming, hockey, soccer, tennis, track, volleyball, dance, and cheer. Plus, we offer an array of non-WIAA sanctioned sports including mountain biking, bowling, lacrosse and trap. 


An exciting new feature of athletics at CHS is the ability for fans to stream all home athletic events that are conducted in the  gym. This new technology uses four different cameras and automatically follows the action of any sport. So far this year we have streamed volleyball matches, basketball games, wrestling matches and the Homecoming Pep Rally. The link to access our live stream events can be found on the Athletic website under the "Live Stream Events" tab.


We will be hosting an 8th Grade Athlete/Parent meeting on April 17 at 6 p.m. The focus of the meeting will be athletic paperwork, start dates, eligibility, open gyms, summer workouts and a meet/greet with high school coaches. Please put this date on your calendar and we will be sending reminders out as we get closer to the April date. 

If you have additional questions, please feel free to contact the CHS Athletic Department at (262) 843-2321 extension 245.   
Central High School District of Westosha Non-Discrimination Statement 
The Board of Education does not discriminate in the employment of administrative staff on the basis of the Protected Classes of race, color, national origin, age, sex, (including transgender status, change of sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity), pregnancy, creed or religion, genetic information, handicap or disability, marital status, citizenship status, veteran status, military service (as defined in 111.32, Wis. Stats.), national origin, ancestry, arrest record, conviction record, use or non-use of lawful products off the District's premises during non-working hours, declining to attend an employer-sponsored meeting or to participate in any communication with the employer about religious matters or political matters, or any other characteristic protected by law in its employment practices.