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Advocacy 10

Course Description

We meet each morning from 8:00-8:15 to build community. Often, we will stand in a circle to practice listening and sharing in a group environment. As your student's advocate, I will be the point of contact if you have any questions, comments, or concerns about anything you require help with. 

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Weekly Update 04/22/2019

This week is one of those solid, typical weeks that are the foundation of education. We’ve tested out and are firmly in the semester. Keep at it.  

  • The executive director’s address is this Tuesday in the high school from 6:30 to 7:30. There are big plans for the high school and entire school and this address is always a great place to hear where we’ve been and where we’re going.  

 

We expect students to use the pod judiciously and with teacher permission. Similarly, there should only be one student out of a classroom at a time using the restroom. This lets us manage fire drills and parent calls.  

Weekly Update 04/15/2019

We have our first solid week of the final quarter this week and welcome a return to a typical schedule. We’d like to thank students and families for their flexibility and commitment during standardized testing. Westgate high school students always perform beautifully on these tests and that success reflects on us, so thank you.  

  • Juniors will take the CMAS science test this Friday with Mr. Sturr per your agreement with Mrs. Colson.  

  • Seniors will have their Puerto Rico informational meeting Monday at 5:00 in Mr. Sturr’s room.  

 

We expect students to use the pod judiciously and with teacher permission. Similarly, there should only be one student out of a classroom at a time using the restroom. This lets us manage fire drills and parent calls.  

 

  • As a reminder, freshmen can leave campus for lunch this semester if we have a parent consent to leave form. If you haven’t done it yet, ask Mr. Cuevas for one.  

Weekly Update 04/08/2019

Welcome back for fourth quarter! We trust spring break was restful and energizing!  

 

Prom was a huge success last Thursday and we loved to see so many students come and celebrate in the Westgate way. A special thank you to Jordan for the DJ work and to everyone on student leadership for so many hours of planning and set up to make this year such a success.  

 

This week is testing week in the high school. If you don’t have testing on Tuesday and Wednesday, stay home and work on your college classes.   

  • Monday – regular classes 

  • Tuesday – SAT for 11th grade  

  • Wednesday – PSAT for 9th and 10th 

  • Friday – CMAS Science for 11th  

Weekly Update 03/18/2019

We're rounding out the quarter this week, and are excited to see you at conferences!

We’d like to encourage you to add yourself to the mailing list to receive weekly updates for any class your student is currently taking. As the year progresses to a close, content and expectations are, naturally, becoming more rigorous. As is the Westgate way, we will continue our focus on meaningful in-class activities and project-based learning. We encourage you to sign up for our weekly updates to close the communication loop.  
 

Below are links to staff pages for High School Teachers. There, you can choose what specific class updates to receive. 

  • Therese Catherine Ellis 

Prom is coming. Join us for a fantasy dream on the evening of April 4 at Stonebrook Manor. Clear your calendar. A special thanks to our student leadership group for their continued work on this event and to the seniors for voting for the fantasy theme. It will be our best prom yet.  

 

We expect students to use the pod judiciously and with teacher permission. Similarly, there should only be one student out of a classroom at a time using the restroom. This lets us manage fire drills and parent calls.  

 

  • As a reminder, freshmen can leave campus for lunch this semester if we have a parent consent to leave form. If you haven’t done it yet, ask Mr.Cuevas for one.  

Weekly Update March 11, 2019

Conferences are right around the corner, and we’d love to see all of you there! They’re the 21 and 22 of this month and you can sign up for a slot here:https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080E4DA9AF2AA2FE3-quarter3 

 

We’d like to encourage you to add yourself to the mailing list to receive weekly updates for any class your student is currently taking. As the year progresses to a close, content and expectations are, naturally, becoming more rigorous. As is the Westgate way, we will continue our focus on meaningful in-class activities and project-based learning. We encourage you to sign up for our weekly updates to close the communication loop.  
 

Below are links to staff pages for High School Teachers. There, you can choose what specific class updates to receive. 

  • Therese Catherine Ellis 

Prom is coming. Join us for a fantasy dream on the evening of April 4 at Stonebrook Manor. Clear your calendar. A special thanks to our student leadership group for their continued work on this event and to the seniors for voting for the fantasy theme. It will be our best prom yet.  

 

We expect students to use the pod judiciously and with teacher permission. Similarly, there should only be one student out of a classroom at a time using the restroom. This lets us manage fire drills and parent calls.  

 

  • As a reminder, freshmen can leave campus for lunch this semester if we have a parent consent to leave form. If you haven’t done it yet, ask Mr.Cuevas for one.  

Weekly Update 03/04/2019

We’d like to encourage you to add yourself to the mailing list to receive weekly updates for any class your student is currently taking. As the year progresses to a close, content and expectations are, naturally, becoming more rigorous. As is the Westgate way, we will continue our focus on meaningful in-class activities and project-based learning. We encourage you to sign up for our weekly updates to close the communication loop.  
 

Below are links to staff pages for High School Teachers. There, you can choose what specific class updates to receive. 

  • Therese Catherine Ellis 

 

  • Micah Sturr  

 

  • Jason Brinkley  

 

  • Tim Cuevas  

 

Prom is coming. Join us for a fantasy dream on the evening of April 4 at Stonebrook Manor. Clear your calendar. A special thanks to our student leadership group for their continued work on this event and to the seniors for voting for the fantasy theme. It will be our best prom yet.  

 

The semester is a few weeks in, and teachers are posting grades every week. Be sure to check your grades weekly so you don’t get behind. Similarly, if you’re doing well, pat yourself on the back and keep at it.  

 

We expect students to use the pod judiciously and with teacher permission. Similarly, there should only be one student out of a classroom at a time using the restroom. This lets us manage fire drills and parent calls.  

 

  • As a reminder, freshmen can leave campus for lunch this semester if we have a parent consent to leave form. If you haven’t done it yet, ask Mr.Cuevas for one.

Weekly Update 02.25.2019

If you want to attend charter advocacy day at the capitol this year, be sure to get your applications to Mr. Sturr this week. It’s a great way to flex your civic muscles, represent Westgate, and interact with your elected leaders.     

 

A reminder that food and drink, cell phones, and outside technology are not allowed in classrooms at Westgate.  

 

Prom is coming. Join us for a fantasy dream on the evening of April 4 at Stonebrook Manor. Clear your calendar. A special thanks to our student leadership group for their continued work on this event and to the seniors for voting for the fantasy theme. It will be our best prom yet. Expect tickets in late February.   

 

The semester is more than a quarter of the way done, and teachers are posting grades every week. Be sure to check your grades weekly so you don’t get behind. Similarly, if you’re doing well, pat yourself on the back and keep at it.  

 

We expect students to use the pod judiciously and with teacher permission. Similarly, there should only be one student out of a classroom at a time using the restroom. This lets us manage fire drills and parent calls.  

 

  • As a reminder, freshmen can leave campus for lunch this semester if we have a parent consent to leave form. If you haven’t done it yet, ask Mr. Cuevas for one.  

Weekly Update 02/19/2019

It’s a short week this week thanks to President’s Day. To celebrate: Four presidents of the United States have won the Nobel Peace Prize – Theodore Roosevelt, Woodrow Wilson, Jimmy Carter, and Barack Obama.   

 

Prom is coming. Join us for a fantasy dream on the evening of April 4 at Stonebrook Manor. Clear your calendar. A special thanks to our student leadership group for their continued work on this event and to the seniors for voting for the fantasy theme. It will be our best prom yet. Expect tickets in late February.   

 

The semester is a few weeks in, and teachers are posting grades every week. Be sure to check your grades weekly so you don’t get behind. Similarly, if you’re doing well, pat yourself on the back and keep at it.  

 

We expect students to use the pod judiciously and with teacher permission. Similarly, there should only be one student out of a classroom at a time using the restroom. This lets us manage fire drills and parent calls.  

 

  • As a reminder, freshmen can leave campus for lunch this semester if we have a parent consent to leave form. If you haven’t done it yet, ask Mr. Cuevas for one.  

Weekly Update 02/11/2019

This is kindness week at Westgate and the high school will be making and distributing kindness cards on the 14th. It is an annual tradition for the high school and we always have a great time spreading kindness to our neighbors. Don't forget that students have the day off on Friday, 02/15/2019. 

 

Prom is coming. Join us for a fantasy dream on the evening of April 4 at Stonebrook Manor. Clear your calendar. A special thanks to our student leadership group for their continued work on this event and to the seniors for voting for the fantasy theme. It will be our best prom yet. Expect tickets in late February.   

 

The semester is a few weeks in, and teachers are posting grades every week. Be sure to check your grades weekly so you don’t get behind. Similarly, if you’re doing well, pat yourself on the back and keep at it.  

 

We expect students to use the pod judiciously and with teacher permission. Similarly, there should only be one student out of a classroom at a time using the restroom. This lets us manage fire drills and parent calls.  

 

  • As a reminder, freshmen can leave campus for lunch this semester if we have a parent consent to leave form. If you haven’t done it yet, ask Mr.Cuevas for one.  

Weekly update 02/04/2019

The semester is a few weeks in, and teachers are posting grades every week. Be sure to check your grades weekly so you don’t get behind. Similarly, if you’re doing well, pat yourself on the back and keep at it.  

Prom is coming. Join us for a fantasy dream on the evening of April 4 at Stonebrook Manor. Clear your calendar. A special thanks to our student leadership group for their continued work on this event and to the seniors for voting for the fantasy theme. It will be our best prom yet. Expect tickets in February.     

We expect students to use the pod judiciously and with teacher permission. Similarly, there should only be one student out of a classroom at a time using the restroom. This lets us manage fire drills and parent calls.  

 

  • As a reminder, freshmen can leave campus for lunch this semester if we have a parent consent to leave form. If you haven’t done it yet, ask Mr. Cuevas for one.  

Weekly Update 01/28/2019

Prom is coming. Join us for a fantasy dream on the evening of April 4 at Stonebrook Manor. Clear your calendar. A special thanks to our student leadership group for their continued work on this event and to the seniors for voting for the fantasy theme. It will be our best prom yet. Expect tickets in February.     

We expect students to use the pod judiciously and with teacher permission. Similarly, there should only be one student out of a classroom at a time using the restroom. This lets us manage fire drills and parent calls.  

 

  • As a reminder, freshmen can leave campus for lunch this semester if we have a parent consent to leave form. If you haven’t done it yet, ask Mr. Cuevas for one. 

Weekly Update 01/22/2019

Life's most persistent and urgent question is, 'What are you doing for others? -- MLK  

 

We’re back to the daily grind. Front Range classes start this week and the schedule will be a typical one.  

 

A hearty thanks to everyone who made last week our best start week ever in the high school. Successes like last week happen because everyone is on board and committed. Thanks students and families.  

 

  • As a reminder, freshmen can leave campus for lunch this semester if we have a parent consent to leave form. If you haven’t done it yet, ask Mr.Quevas for one.

HS Schedule 1.14-1.18

 
 

Welcome back! We have a week before Front Range classes start again so we have the first ever official Westgate Sex Drugs and Rock and Roll week. (Well, we’re still working on the rock and roll part, anyway.) See the attached schedule for the entire program, but we’ll have a drug education program on Monday and sex ed later in the week. Both are in response to student feedback and requests, but sex ed is a state educational requirement and the sessions all are based on Colorado’seducation standards. Similarly, there will be a consent portion as required byColorado law and general good sense.   

  • Friday is class picture day. Your advocate will give you a form if you want to order pictures but be sure to take a bath and comb your hair regardless.

Weekly Update 12/17/2018

Monday, December 17th is a full day for all 9th-11th grade students (and 12th grade students who have Westgate classes). Finals will take place on Tuesday, December 18th and Wednesday, December 19th. Your student only needs to attend school during his or her final. Yes, you read that right! If your student only has one final on Tuesday, they only need to come to school during that one final! If your student needs to stay at school, we have supervised study rooms available all day. Thursday, December 20th is a half day for all students. Students needs to attend school on Thursday, December 20th from 8:00am-11:30am.  

  

 Please see the Final Schedule below and do not hesitate to reach out with any questions or concerns.  

  

 High School Fall 2018 Semester Finals Schedule 

Tuesday, December 18th 

8:00am-10:00am 

  • English 9 – Ellis 

  • US History – Sturr 

  • Geometry (Juniors Only) – Cuevas 

  • Study Room – Brinkley 

10:00am-12:00pm 

  • World People Studies – Sturr 

  • Spanish 1 – Brinkley 

  • Study Room - Cuevas 

1:00pm-3:00pm 

  • Humanities – Sturr 

  • Spanish 3 (1:00-2:00) - Spanish Cultures (2:00-3:00) – Brinkley 

  • Algebra 2 and Geometry (10th Grade) – Cuevas 

  • Study Room – Ellis 

Wednesday, December 19th 

8:00am-10:00am 

  • English 10 – Brinkley (sub proctor) 

  • Government – Sturr 

  • Biology 11 – Ellis 

  • Study Room - Cuevas 

10:00am-12:00pm 

  • Biology 10 – Ellis 

  • English 11 – Sturr 

  • 9th Grade Math Classes (Alg1, Alg2, Geo) – Cuevas 

  • Study Room – Brinkley 

1:00pm-3:00pm 

  • Business Math – Cuevas 

  • Spanish 2 – Brinkley 

  • Earth Science – Ellis 

  • Study Room – Sturr 

 

  • Thursday morning is our annual holiday celebration.     


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  • Battle of the Bards, our Shakespeare festival and culmination of our theater units in English 11 and English 9, has been moved to the afternoon of Monday the 17th to accommodate all our students. Parents, families and guests are welcome to join us for a fun afternoon of student performances in our very own tiny globe theater.    

 

From our assistant principal, Amanda Novak: 

I am excited to announce that we are instituting Coffee Talks for our High School parents, guardians, students, and community. Throughout this school year, I have received parent feedback that our community may benefit from occasional gatherings intended to inform and encourage discussion, perspective, and input.  As we continue to build our High School culture, it is important that you are part of this process. 

 

Our first Coffee Talk will be held during Winter Conferences - details below - and will cover basic changes and concerns in the High School this year. There have been questions about new procedures, systems, agreements, and more. We are opening the table for authentic discussion, so join us! After our first meeting, we will host Coffee Talks during Quarters 3 and 4 around topics such as Vaping, Substance Abuse, Mood and Emotions, and more (if you have any great ideas, please send them my way!). We will host some talks in the morning, some right after school, and some in the evenings. We know you are busy people and we want to accommodate you the best we can. Please consider joining us, and as usual, do not hesitate to reach out with questions or concerns.  

 

What: Coffee Talk - High School Basics (Systems, Procedures, General Concerns, all the things)  

When: Thursday, December 20th at 6:00pm 

Where: In the High School Community Space 

There will be coffee! 

 

  • Remember, if you have any questions on high school events or issues, your first stop is with your advocate, followed by the team lead, Mr. Sturr, and then on to the appropriate administrator.