2nd Semester

Congratulations, you made it through the 1st semester!  A few reminders as we head into 2nd semester:

1. You have Monday off!  Your teachers will be working to finalize all of your 2nd quarter, exam and 1st semester grades.

 

2.  Print your schedules!  Unless every class you are taking is a year-long course, your schedule is probably changing on Tuesday.  As a result, please make sure that you have the updated copy of your classes and the rooms where your classes will meet.  You can log into Infinite Campus to print your new schedule.

3.  Remember that any schedule changes require a parent signature.  Often times students will try to change their semester long classes as we go into the new semester.  Perhaps your elective interests have changed, but understand that we cannot overload a class and I cannot magically make a class appear in the master schedule where it isn't offered.  I strongly encourage you to at least give your new classes a chance before you decide to request a change.  If you know now or after next Tuesday that you want to make a change to your schedule, you can download the course change request forms from the academic section of the WKHS Counselor Website or you can pick up a copy from the bookshelves in the counseling center.

4.  Get Organized!  This weekend gives you the perfect opportunity to sort through all of your schoolwork from the first semester.  What do you need to keep?  What can be recycled?  What needs to be filed and saved for future reference?  Do you need new folders?  Do you need more pencils, paper, binders?  Get organized now so that you start fresh for the new semester.  It is much easier to work to stay organized than it is to try to catch back up if you start off in a hole.

5.  Reflect on the first semester and set goals for the upcoming semester.  How do you feel about the grades you have earned so far?  Is what you have accomplished an accurate reflection of your capabilities?  What things tended to get in your way?  What would help you minimize those distractions?  What supports do you want/ need to help you to be successful?  What do you want to accomplish next semester?  Are there new experiences you hope to try?  What about outside of school?  Are you getting enough sleep?  Be clear with yourself about your goals and identify what small steps you can start taking today to help you accomplish them.

Enjoy your long weekend!