December 8, 2008

West Salem High School parents and community:

I have attached a data sheet that shows academic achievement for West Salem High School. Our results are among the best in the district. I am certainly proud of our students.

Please take a look at the calendar of events on the school web-page as well as our parent newsletter, we have a number of events coming up this month.

At our Site Council and PTO meetings, we will be discussing our current bell schedule. We may consider a minor adjustment to some extent for next year. Some students, parents and teachers are concerned with the "all-meet Monday" schedule. We may consider going to the traditional A/B block that most of the other high schools have. We value your input.

We have asked John Divelbiss (English Teacher) to coordinate our efforts regarding Advanced Placement. We are interested in adding additional AP courses for next year as well and encouraging more students to take AP courses.

Congratulations and a big thank you to our Educational Foundation parents that organized such a successful Titan Auction. The event was well attended and raised over $40,000 for the school.

It is a busy time of the year. Our winter sports season is off to a great start, and we have Band, Orchestra and Choir concerts next week.

In appreciation,


Ed John
Principal

West Salem High School Achievement (Excel spreadsheet)