Dear Students, 

We hope this letter finds you well. In unprecedented times, it is easy to feel overwhelmed and frustrated by the day-to-day hurdles of societal shutdown, but know that we are here to support you. Please reach out to your teachers and counselors if you are struggling and, together, we will all manage to pull through--but the key word here is together. 

Please, HELP US HELP YOU. It is important that you check your student email, answer phone calls, communicate when you need clarification, and complete your assignments. We will do our best to support you, to walk you through your struggles, and to show grace and compassion when assessing and grading your work during these difficult times. However, the state requires us as educators to ensure that you are learning; we cannot simply ignore missing assignments or accept failures to communicate or complete work. So, again, help us help you, by doing your part. The time and effort you put in now will help you earn credit and avoid having to repeat courses. 

Completing your daily school work with honesty and integrity will earn you the course credit you need to move one step closer to graduation. Failure to do so will result in getting zeros and may require you to take credit recovery courses and/or summer school. School still matters; grades still count.

COMPUTER CHECK OUTS:  Monday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

If you need to check out a chrome book, either because you do not have a computer at home or because sharing with other family members is making completion of school work difficult, please stop by at your convenience during the hours listed above.
 

LOCKER CLEAN OUTS:  Monday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Regardless of whether school resumes, lockers will need to be cleaned and sanitized. For those of you who use your lockers, over the course of the next two weeks or so, please stop by at your convenience, during the hours listed above, to get your personal belongings out of your locker and return any school materials you no longer need, such as library books, etc.

WE LOVE YOU. WE MISS YOU. WE SUPPORT YOU. 

PUSH TOWARD THE FINISH LINE!

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UPDATE 3/18/20:

West High Google Classroom Codes 

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Students,

First and foremost, we hope you and your family are doing well. Please know that the teachers and staff at West High are doing our best to support you through these unchartered waters. We want to ensure that each of you has the chance to access your education in the way that best supports your current academic needs. Teachers will be posting resources and content online, and we will do our best to provide chromebooks and/or hard copies to those of you who need them. Our intention is that you have every opportunity to benefit your education over the next two weeks without being penalized if circumstances prevent you from doing so.

Please check your student email daily for teacher communications; also check for updates on the West High Website. Help us help you by taking the following three steps:

1. Focus first on completing any missing assignments and understanding any teaching/instruction that you've missed, so that you can bring your grades up.

2. Focus second on the readings, resources, and activities provided by your teacher to help you learn and grow while away.

3. Reflect upon your personal goals and what you can do to empower yourself to reach them, whether that be filling out scholarship applications, completing personal projects, or focusing on your passion and hobbies.

Other important information:

*You MUST have a Student ID to enter the building

*If you need a chromebook, checkouts will be from 11:30-1:30 in front of the main office, until Thursday, March 26th.

*To update parent contact information, or to get transcripts, email Sherry Neil at neills@billingsschools.org

*For questions about graduation or activities, email Liz Welch at welche@billingsschools.org

*School Counselors can be contacted via email:

toccib@billingsschools.org           grosskopl@billingsschools.org

conwaydd@billingsschools.org    steinbergh@billingsschools.org

flynns@billingsschools.org           springd@billingsschools.org

Be well, and we hope to see you all again soon!