August 2015 Volume 2, Issue 1 Parker High School Viking Voice 2015-16 Registration Information Back to School cookout PTSA Membership Form Senior Photo Guidelines PARKER HIGH SCHOOL 2015-16 Back to School Info Parent Orientation for Freshman & New Students New Bell Schedule Athletic Information Online Registration Opens August 3 Registration for the 2015-16 school year will be done in two partsonline registration and on-site registration. Online registration opens August 3 at 8:30 a.m. and should be completed prior to attending registration day at Parker on August 20. Computers will be available at Parker on August 20 for parents/guardians who need to still complete the online portion; however, completing this at home will save time. Parents/guardians will complete the online registration through Campus Portal with the same parent username and password you used last year. This must be done by the child s primary family. If you are a parent who is new to the district; if you don t remember your password; or it you are having problems logging in, please contact the school office to have your password reset. All parents will be asked to complete On-line Registration and to update the following information: Household Information addresses and phone numbers, as well as preferences on how you prefer to be contacted (Phone Call, Text Message, or E-mail). You may send requests for address changes online, but as in the past, you will need to provide proof of residency to Student Services. It is a requirement that you prove who you are and where you live. Parent Information names, phone numbers, home addresses, email addresses. Student Information demographics, race ethnicity, previous schools, health concerns, medication, media release, field trip permission, insurance, technology agreement, etc. Emergency Contact Information needs to be re-submitted for each student; in the event of an emergency, we need the most up-to-date information possible. Print the application summary before clicking submit to complete the On-Line Registration process. Please bring the application summary to Parker on the day of registration. Infinite Campus Portal and Payments: Every parent will have access to the Infinite Campus Portal. This portal includes access to your son s/ daughter s schedules, attendance, assignments, grades, campus messenger, and fee & lunch account details. Quick Guide instructions for the Campus Portal are available if you need them. Click on the Infinite Campus Portal button at the top of the District s home page (www.janesville.k12.wi.us). The Campus Portal has an on-line payment feature allowing parents to pay required school fees, and to add money to the student s food service account, directly from a credit/debit card or from a checking/savings account. Information concerning this online payment option will be available during onsite registration.
Page 2 Each student has a lunch account PIN that they use when they are served breakfast or lunch. We have made this easier for students by making the PIN match their existing network password (8-digit numeric code). The same code they use to login to the computers will also be their lunch account PIN. Additional information concerning food service options, including menus, payments, free & reduced lunch information, will be available during on-site registration. During On-Site Registration, we accept personal checks or cash for required and optional fees, however, we cannot accept credit/debit cards during on-site registration. Students Register & Take Photos August 20 All students must attend registration August 20 at Parker High School between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. or 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. Please use the west (student) parking lot and entrance. Here, students and families will: Complete online registration if not done at home (must be done by primary family) Pay fees (unless paid online) Receive class schedule Receive locker assignment Be photographed for student ID & yearbook (picture package purchase optional) Receive textbooks Deposit lunch money (optional) Turn in Athletic forms (optional) Fees Fees may be paid at Parker on August 20 or online through Infinite Campus parent portal. If paying for fees online, please print your receipt and bring it to registration on August 20 as proof of payment. Registration, continued Required fees for 2015-16 school year: Grades 9 & 10...$44* Grades 11 & 12...$45* *Includes consumable instructional materials, book rental, school newspaper, assignment notebook, paper fee, & class dues ($2 for grades 9 & 10; $3 for grades 11 & 12). Optional fees: Athletic Pass... $30 Yearbook... $55 w/name plate... $60 Yearbooks purchased March 1, 2016 or later will cost $65. No nameplates available for purchase after March 1, 2016. Registering on August 20 is critical to allow students to begin classes on September 1 (freshmen) or September 2 (all returning students). Students will be excused from athletic practices and other co-curricular activities to register; however, check with their coach/advisor to see if there is a preferred time. Questions regarding registration should be directed to Ms. Connie Stratton at 743-5665. Student Photos Lifetouch Photography will photograph students for ID cards and portrait packages (optional). It is required that all students be photographed as these photos are used for the yearbook, library media center checkout system, and cafeteria purchases. Student IDs will be handed out on the first day of school. Those who cannot attend registration day must have their pictures taken on September 3. Lifetouch offers portrait packages for purchase by students and their families (optional). A portion of the profit from the sale of these packages helps offset the cost of Parker s yearbook, The Valhalla. Lifetouch mails portrait package information directly to students homes just prior to registration. Completed order forms should be brought to registration along with payment. Checks should be made payable to Lifetouch. This must be a separate check from registration fees. Schedules Students will receive their class schedules. Review them carefully to make sure they are complete and accurate. Address any concerns right away. Stop in the Student Services office on registration day or contact Mrs. Diane Schroeder at 743-5651 to schedule an appointment with a counselor. Lockers Students are assigned lockers according to advisory. Locker numbers and combinations are printed on students schedules. Students should keep locker combinations private. Locker troubles should be reported to the assistant principals office. Textbooks Textbooks will be distributed on registration day. Students should print their names on the inside cover of each textbook and cover them right away. Do not use cloth covers that stick to the book as this may cause damage. Students are responsible for lost/damaged textbooks. Textbooks from 2014-15 should be returned immediately. Students with outstanding textbooks will be billed for the replacement cost. Contact Mrs. Tina Cole at 743-5652 with textbook questions. New Students All students new to the District must enroll in the School District of Janesville prior to registering at any school. Enrollment takes place at the Educational Services Center (ESC),
Page 3 527 South Franklin Street. A parent/ guardian must accompany the student when enrolling, unless the student is 18. Please complete this process before August 20. After enrolling at the ESC, students will be directed to Parker to meet with a counselor and set up a class schedule. Enrollment questions should be directed to the student enrollment office at 743-5152 or 743-5153. Parking Permits Vehicles parked in the parking lot will require a permit beginning September 21. Any vehicle not displaying a permit after this date is subject to being ticketed and or towed. Students are only to park in the west lot. The east and south lots require a staff permit. Parking permits will be sold through the assistant principals office until August 6 from 8 a.m. 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. 3 p.m. Permits will NOT be sold on registration day. Parking permits will be sold again beginning September 8. Students must present the following when purchasing a parking permit: valid driver s license, license plate number, and the color, make, model, and year of the vehicle. The cost is $100 for the school year and may be paid with cash or check payable to Parker High School. Registration, continued Kitchen News All Schools are now offering free breakfast to students. Breakfast will be served at Parker High School from 7:15 7:45 a.m. daily. Students should bring the following to registration: Required for each student Lifetouch form (and payment if ordering) Health and immunization records and/or updates Check or cash for fees (determine amount before you arrive) unless paying online Optional Cash or check for lunch account deposit (separate check) Wednesday, September 23 School Resumes September 1 for Grade 9 ONLY 7:55 a.m. Meet in commons 8:00 a.m. Welcome and Orientation Bring a lunch or money to purchase a lunch. Students are required to eat on campus during their freshman year. September 2 All Students Should Report
Page 4 Parker PTSA... Where children are the stars! Parker PTSA 2015-16 Board Mary Orley... Co-President... spencerjimsmom@att.net Hope Miland (student)... Co-President... ldhmiland@gmail.com Cindi Brazil... Co-Vice President... jcb1525@charter.net Kelly Wilcox... Co-Vice President... kwilcox@janesville.k12.wi.us Kerry Southers... Secretary... kesouther@gmail.com Michael Southers... Treasurer... mikesouthers@gmail.com Senior Portrait Guidelines To create uniformity of the senior pictures included in the Senior Section of the Parker High School yearbook, Valhalla, the photo should meet the following requirements and be submitted by October 1, 2015. If the senior picture does not meet these specifications, the Valhalla staff reserves the right to use the student s school I.D. picture rather than the senior picture provided. Wallet-size picture - 2 ¼ x 3 ¼ inches Traditional head shot First and last name on back of photo Color photo No props or hats No inscription name, year, photographer Again, if your photo does not meet all requirements, your student I.D. picture will be used. Acceptable photos submitted will be used for school publications and for the graduation section of local newspapers. Submit photos by October 1, 2015. Submit photos to: Parker High School Attn: Amelia Roehl 3125 Mineral Point Avenue Janesville, WI 53548
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Page 6 Please join Parker administration, student services staff, and athletics for our annual Orientation Meeting. This meeting will cover topics such as: our new bell schedule, FLEX time, graduation requirements, services and opportunities that we offer, as well as answering specific parent and student questions. While we extend an invitation to all families, this meeting will be especially helpful for families who have an incoming 9th grader, are new to Parker High School, or those who would like to learn more about PHS. The schedule for the evening is: 5:00 p.m. Co-Curricular Code Meeting- This will be led by PHS Athletic Director, Mr. Joe Dye. This is required for all planning to participate in a co curricular activity. A parent/guardian and the student must attend. You do not need to attend if you have previously attended a code meeting. 6:00 p.m. Parker Orientation- This meeting will be led by Parker administration and student services staff. Information described above will be shared, and time will be allowed for questions and answers. The information is tailored for parents and guardians and students. 6:45 p.m. Self Guided School Tour- Families will be able to follow their student's schedule, load materials into lockers, walk through the building.
Page 7 Parker High School Class of 2019 t-shirt orders can be placed on registration day again this year, which is August 20. Stop by the freshmen welcome table in the commons during registration to check out the design for this year and place your order. The class t-shirts are $10 each and will be delivered to your advisory early in September so they can be worn for color war day during homecoming week and all the rest of the year, too. Don't miss out on your first official Parker High School class t-shirt! Attendance Office 743-5630 Main Office 743-5600 Saturday, October 3 8 11 p.m. Parker High School Mr. Chris Laue Principal 743-5605 Mrs. Jolene Terrones Assistant Principal (students A-G) 743-5680 Mrs. Quiana Polk Assistant Principal (students Q-Z) 743-5660 Mr. Brian Martin Assistant Dean (students H-P) 743-5502 Mr. Joe Dye Athletic Director 743-5645 Mrs. Sara Ofner Counselor (students A-E) 743-5722 Ms. Mary Ross Counselor (students F-K) 743-5656 Mrs. Denise Kruser Counselor (students L-R) 743-5657 Mrs. Jen Leneau Counselor (students S-Z) 743-5655 Mrs. Glenda Benton School Social Worker 743-5668 Ms. Rita Kettleson Principal Secretary 743-5610 Ms. Connie Stratton Assistant Principal Secretary 743-5665 Mrs. Kari Cinto Athletic Secretary 743-5641 Mrs. Diane Schroeder Student Services Secretary 743-5651 Mrs. Melissa Phelps Receptionist 743-5615
Page 8 Need questions answered? Parker has a website families can use to find answers to many questions. Check out this resource and use it on a regular basis. Go to janesvilleparker.org and click on Student Services. You will find information about graduation requirements, Advanced Placement testing, colleges, careers, financial aid, scholarships, test dates, college majors, links to ACT, SAT, PSAT, and PLAN, and much more. You will also find links to Wisconsin s 4-year, 2-year and technical colleges. On these sites you can access the electronic applications that colleges use for admissions. Freshmen Counselors will meet with freshmen throughout the school year in small groups to discuss their adjustment to Parker. Counselors will also answer questions about credits, GPA, class rank, and college entrance requirements. During these meetings, freshmen will be encouraged to get involved with clubs and activities. Parker has many extracurricular activities to offer students, and it has been proven that students who get involved do better in school. It is also an excellent way to make new friends. Students interested in competing for college scholarships in the future should also know that many scholarships place an emphasis on leadership and community service. Now is the time to start working toward those goals. Student Services The results can help a student see if they are on track for the college or career of their choice, as well as indicate areas in need of improvement. By taking the PLAN test, students will have the opportunity to practice test-taking strategies that will be useful when taking the ACT their junior year. Juniors Counselors will start meetings with juniors in the spring to discuss post-high school plans. This is the time to discuss your junior s direction after Parker. Are they interested in going on to a 4-year, 2-year or technical college? Would they like to explore an apprenticeship, the military, or a job? Juniors should plan to take the ACT or SAT in the spring. The Compass, a test required for technical college admittance, is an untimed assessment taken on the computer. The Compass is a basic skills assessment in reading, language usage, and numerical skills. Seniors Counselors will meet with seniors in September and October to discuss graduation and post-high school plans. They will discuss credits for graduation and the college application process, talk about campus visits, go over scholarship and financial aid information, and talk about career plans and employment after high school. Applying to Colleges Applications for college admissions at both 4-year and technical colleges are now being accepted. Seniors are encouraged to turn applications in as soon as possible, preferably before December 1. Some colleges may close admissions in January. Wisconsin colleges are using ONLY electronic applications. Complete the applications online. UW 2 or 4-year Colleges www.applywisconsin.edu WI Private 4-year colleges www.wisconsinprivatecolleges.org Wisconsin technical college www.witech.colleges.com After completing the application online, students must come to the student services office and fill out a Transcript Request form and bring a business envelope with two first-class stamps. Do not address the envelope or put your return address on it. It is the student s responsibility to make sure that the ACT or SAT scores have been sent to the college(s) of your choice. If the student did not have their ACT/SAT scores sent when they took the exam, they must request scores be sent by c o n t a c t i n g A C T a t www.actstudent.org or SAT at www.collegeboard.com. Colleges will no longer take ACT/SAT scores from the school. Sophomores Sophomores can start preparing for the ACT college entrance exam by taking the PLAN test, offered in November. PLAN is a practice test for the ACT and is geared toward sophomores. ACT SAT Registration Deadline Test Date Registration Deadline Test Date August 7 September 12 September 3 October 3 September 18 October 24 October 9 November 7
Page 9 Student Services (cont.) Scholarships Scholarship information is provided each month in the senior newsletter. The senior newsletter is available the second week of each month on the Parker website at www.janesvilleparker.org. Click on the Student Services tab and go to Senior Newsletter (beginning in September). Watch the senior newsletter for additional information. Questions? Counselors are assigned by students last names. A-E Mrs. Sara Ofner 743-5722 F-K Ms. Mary Ross 743-5656 L-R Mrs. Denise Kruser 743-5657 S-Z Mrs. Jen Leneau 743-5655
Page 10 The Viking Hammer Parker High School Athletics Getting Ready To Play Physicals / Alternate Year Cards Athletes must have a current physical on file. A physical examination taken after April 1 is valid for the following TWO SCHOOL YEARS. Examinations taken before April 1 are valid for the remainder of that school year and the following school year. Physicals must be stamped and signed by the medical facility and physician. All students participating in athletics at Parker High School for the first time must submit a completed physical form. Students will submit an alternate year card the school year following the year of the completed physical form. Insurance Athletes must be covered by medical insurance. If a student does not have medical coverage, insurance can be purchased through Student Assurance Services. Applications are available in the athletic office and the main office during regular business hours. Red insurance cards must be completed each year. Athletes and parents must sign the Concussion Education Parent & Athlete Agreement prior to the first practice. A signed Agreement is required once per school year. All athletes and parents must sign the WIAA Athletic Eligibility Information Bulletin (AEIB) prior to the first practice. All students interested in participating in co-curricular activities must attend a co-curricular code meeting with a parent/guardian before they are eligible to participate in the sport or activity. Students who have previously attended a code meeting do not have to attend another meeting but must stop by the athletic office and re-sign their code card each year. Both Parker and Craig High Schools conduct code meetings prior to the start of each sports season. Students from either school may attend a code meeting at either location. The fall code meetings are scheduled as follows: Monday, August 10 Craig Auditorium Tuesday, August 11 Parker Auditorium Wednesday, August 26 Parker Auditorium 6:00 pm 6:30 pm 5:00 pm Athletes are not eligible to participate in their sport until the eligibility process is complete. Athletic Participation Fee The School District of Janesville requires a fee for participation in co-curricular athletic activities. Students may qualify for a waiver or reduction of fees under certain circumstances. Contact the athletic office for additional information.
Page 11 Up To The Minute Sports Schedules - http://www.big8conference.net Parker uses rschooltoday as our sports activities calendar. It is a web based product and all changes to schedules are reflected instantly as soon as they are made. With this program, you can view all sporting events on any given day. Most locations are linked to printable maps and directions to that location. Notify Me You can set yourself up for instant email notices on any changes to any activities, and for automatic email reminders before any activity. You can also push the current days calendar activities out to your igoogle page, My Yahoo page or any other RSS Reader. The link to the rschooltoday website is listed above. The site can also be found on the Parker website -http:// www.janesvilleparker.org/ From the Parker homepage, select Athletics, then select District Sports Schedule Fall 2015 Sports Start Dates Football August 4 Girls Golf August 10 Girls Tennis August 11 Girls Swim August 11 Boys Soccer August 17 Cross Country August 17 Volleyball August 17 Just a reminder to parents that Parker High School charges all spectators to watch athletic events. Athletic ticket pricing information for the 2015-2016 school year is $5 for adults and $3 for students. School District of Janesville Required Notices Immunization Requirements 2015-16 School Year The following table lists the minimum required immunizations for each grade level. Grade DTP/Dtap 1 Tdap 2 Polio 3 Hepatitis B MMR 4 Varicella 5 Grade 9-10-11 4 1 4 3 2 1 Grade 12 4 1 4 3 2 2 1 If the third dose is received after the 4 th birthday, further doses are not required. 2 If your child received a Td (tetanus booster) vaccine within the last 5 years, the Tdap is not required. 3 If the 3 rd dose is received after the 4 th birthday, further doses are not required. 4 The first dose of the MMR vaccine must be on or after the child s first birthday. 5 If your child has had a prior history of chicken pox, the varicella vaccine is not necessary. If your child needs immunizations they can receive them from their local doctor or the Rock County Health Department (757-5440). These immunizations requirements can be waived by claiming a health, religious, or personal waiver. Contact the main office to obtain a waiver form. Any vaccinations students recently received need to have documentation given to the school nurse.
Page 14 School Policy Reminders Dress Code for students The school administration reserves the right to ask students to remedy clothing or appearance when it is considered distracting or inappropriate. Examples of inappropriate items include, but are not limited to: clothing and jewelry promoting alcohol, drugs, tobacco products, or gangs; clothing which has objectionable pictures, sexual meaning, or is otherwise offensive; and clothing that is revealing. Headgear (ie, hats, hoods, bandanas, etc) and jackets are not to be worn in the building and must be stored in a student s assigned locker during the day. The administration determines whether clothing or appearance is unacceptable for the school setting. Address Changes It is imperative that student addresses, phone numbers, and other contact information is current. If you move, please provide the new information to Student Services as soon as possible. Due to district policy, no address changes can be made without proof of residency. This must contain your name and current address (for example, rental/purchase agreement or utility bill). Please provide the date of the move also. Do not hesitate to provide this information if you have moved out of the Parker attendance area or out of the Janesville School District, as there are forms that can be filled out to allow your child to remain at Parker. Contact the guidance office at 743-5651 with questions. Expectations Upon Graduation Along with the credit requirements, there are additional responsibilities a student must take care of when preparing to graduate their senior year. In June (or January for students graduating after first semester), each senior must complete a checkout form. On this form, the student will be required to obtain signatures from a variety of staff members, indicating they have taken care of all obligations to Parker. This checkout sheet will verify that the student has paid school fees for every year they attended Parker returned all books/publications to the LMC and paid any fines served all detentions and taken care of all disciplinary obligations returned all textbooks and paid any fines Until this form is completed and turned in, the student is not considered a graduate and will not be allowed to participate in the graduation ceremony or receive their diploma.