DIRECTORY
BOARD OF EDUCATION
President.............................................................................................................. Beth McLaughlin
Vice President........................................................................................................... Scott Johnson
Treasurer................................................................................................................. John Hartwick
Clerk......................................................................................................................... Kent Koebke
Member................................................................................................................ Carrie Chisholm
** Complete the following e-mail addresses with: @mail.fortschools.org
CENTRAL ADMINISTRATION................................................. PHONE NUMBER............. E-MAIL
Dr. James Fitzpatrick, Superintendent.......................................... (920) 563-7807.......................... jfitz
Ardell Wiederhoeft, Business Manager.......................................... (920) 563-7800......................... alw
Naomi Gray, Dir. of Instruction................................................... (920) 563-7802...................... grayn
Joe Overturf, Director of Special Education................................... (920) 563-7804................... joverturf
Dennis Kuchenmeister, Building/Grounds Supervisor...................... (920) 563-7808.................... dennisk
John Ottow, Computer Technician............................................... (920) 563-7813........................... jjo
Lisa Jensen, School Nurse......................................................... (920) 563-7805..................... jensenl
FORT ATKINSON HIGH SCHOOL (920) 563-7811
BUILDING ADMINISTRATION................................................. EXTENSION..................... E-MAIL
Jeff Zaspel, Principal.................................................................. 1103................................... zaspelj
Brent Torrenga, Associate Principal.............................................. 1105................................ torrengab
Kevin Flegner, Associate Principal / Athletic Director..................... 1107.................................. flegnerk
Amy Oakley, Coordinator of Curriculum & Acad. Programming ...... 1104 .oakleya
OFFICE STAFF
Nancy Becker, IMC Aid............................................................. 1151................................. nbecker
Sandy Brokl, Audio/Visual Secretary........................................... 1152.................................... sbrokl
Kim Brock, Attendance Secretary............................................... 1106................................... brockk
Maggie Colbert, Maintenance Secretary....................................... 1163................................. colbertm
Officer Dan Courtier, Police School Liaison................................... 1150................................. courtierd
Sara Lastusky, Main Office Secretary.......................................... 1100............................... lastuskys
Mary Lewicki, SASI Coordinator................................................. 1102................................ mlewicki
Debbie Miller, Pupil Services Secretary........................................ 1143................................... dmiller
Dawn Partoll, Secretary............................................................. 1111................................... partolld
Kim Patrick, Administrative Assistant.......................................... 1101.................................. kpatrick
INSTRUCTIONAL STAFF
Jeff Agnew, Agriculture.............................................................. 1139.................................. agnewj
Jo Ellen Arnett, Guidance Counselor............................................ 1141................................... arnettj
Wayne Bahr, Technology Ed, Auto.............................................. 1177.................................... bahrw
Rebecca Behling, Foreign Language............................................. 2004.................................. behlingr
Sabine Bottum, Science............................................................. 1131.................................. bottums
Curt Brokmeier, Guidance Counselor........................................... 1145............................. brokmeierc
Karel Brown, Family & Consumer Ed.......................................... 1115.................................. brownk
Todd Carter, Social Studies........................................................ 2024.................................... cartert
William Congdon, Art................................................................. 1169.............................. congdonw
Margo Connell, ESL.................................................................. 2506................................ connellm
Thomas Cook, Instrumental Music............................................... 1120..................................... cookt
Mike DeRubeis, Phy Ed.......................................................... 1191.............................. derubeism
Lynn Dowgwillo, Math 2054 .dowgwillol
Linda Draeger, Business Education.............................................. 2036................................. draegerl
Erin Ehler, Special Education...................................................... 2045.................................... ehlere
Craig Engstrom, Vocal Music...................................................... 1119.............................. engstromc
Andrea Feutz, Social Studies...................................................... 2023.................................... feutza
Cal Flach, Drivers Education...................................................... 2043.................................... flachc
Justin Frey, Science.................................................................. 1125...................................... freyj
Leigh Froelich, Math................................................................... 2050.................................. froelichl
Pam Geib, Special Education .2044 ..geibp
Kerri Hable, Science 1127 hablek
Mike Hall, English..................................................................... 2015..................................... hallm
Sue Hall, English...................................................................... 2016...................................... halls
Nick Hamele, Science 1132 .hamelen
Pat Hatlen, Social Studies ..2022 hatlenp
Vicki Hayes, Health.................................................................. 2035.................................. hayesv
Myron Hiscox, Social Studies.................................................... 2025................................ hiscoxm
Doug Hustedt, Art...................................................................... 1168................................. hustedtd
Cassandra Jacobs, IMC Director................................................. 1153.................................. jacobsc
Dean Johnson, Math.................................................................. 2053................................ djohnson
Denise Jones, Physical Therapist................................................ 1186................................... jonesd
Joe Kapugia, Technology Ed, Engineering.................................... 1175................................. kapugiaj
John Kempf, Science................................................................. 1134........................................ jsk
Joe Kirt, School Psychologist...................................................... 1148........................................ kirtj
Tom Kohl, Technology Ed, Graphics............................................ 1176...................................... tkohl
Sharon Kontny, Math 2548 .kontnys
Sharon Kraus, Special Education................................................ 1160................................... krauss
Dave Krause, Physical Education ..1594 .kraused
Terri Landowski, Guidance Counselor........................................... 1149.............................. landowskit
Betsy Larson, Accompanist........................................................ 1118.................................. larsonb
Deborah Lemke, Foreign Language.............................................. 2003.................................. lemked
Dana Linde, English................................................................... 2008.................................... linded
Yvette Loiselle-Casper, Science ..1137 caspery
Steve Mahoney, Physical Education........................................... 1194.............................. mahoneys
Kristen McDaniel, Social Studies................................................. 2022.............................. mcdanielk
Jill McGilvra, Special Education Aide.......................................... 1188................................ mcgilvraj
Jane McIntyre, English.............................................................. 2013................................ mcintyrej
Kristine Meloy, Math.................................................................. 2048.................................. meloyk
Carty Monahan, Drivers Education.............................................. 2043.............................. monahanc
Steve Neuens, Technology Ed, Woods........................................ 1178................................. neuenss
Julia Neppel, Therapist............................................................... 1186................................... neppelj
Patricia Nielsen, Inst. Music, Orchestra........................................ 1122................................. nielsenp
Brenda Noll, Special Education................................................... 1188...................................... nollb
Matt Noll, English...................................................................... 2014..................................... nollm
Gary Olson, Agriculture............................................................. 1142................................... olsong
Mark Peterson, Special Education............................................... 2030................................. peterson
Susan Probst, Special Education................................................. 2046.................................. probsts
Sandra Raasoch, Special Education Aide..................................... 1188................................ raasochs
Randy Rasmussen, Speech, Language........................................ 1185................................... randyr
Jessica Rensberger, Music .1123 .rensbergerj
Lance Riddell, Math................................................................... 2049.................................... riddelll
Jana Risic, Foreign Language .2006 ...risicj
Rebecca Rossing, Math............................................................. 2054................................. rossingr
Roger Rumppe, Science............................................................. 1130................................. rumpper
Linda Schroeder, Math............................................................... 2051.............................. schroederl
Dennis Schwedrsky, Social Studies............................................ 2026......................... schwedrskyd
Bill Simon, Business Education................................................... 2040.................................. bsimon
Paul Singer, Special Education................................................... 2038..................................... pauls
Jane Steiner, English................................................................. 2017................................... steinerj
Sandra Stone, Foreign Language................................................. 2007................................... stones
Linda Straub, Family & Consumer Ed........................................... 1114................................... straubl
Tony Swantz, Social Studies...................................................... 2020................................. swantza
Connie Swantz, Special Education.............................................. 2042................................. cswantz
Lori Warren, Foreign Language.................................................... 2005.................................. warrenl
Chick Westby, Science.............................................................. 1138................................ westbyc
Brian Yearling, English .2012 .. yearlingb
Jaysen Yoder, Social Studies..................................................... 2027.................................... yoderj
The Student/Parent/Guardian Handbook
of
Fort Atkinson High School
School Office 563-7811
Office FAX 563-7810
Pupil Services FAX 563-1592
Notice Of Nondiscrimination Policy
It is the policy of the School District of Fort Atkinson that no person may be denied admission to any public school in this District or be denied participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be discriminated against in any curricular, extracurricular, pupil service, recreational, or other program or activity because of the persons sex, race, religion, national origin, ancestry, creed, pregnancy, marital or parental status, sexual orientation, or physical, mental, emotional, or learning disability or handicap as required by s. 118.13, WI stats. This policy also prohibits discrimination as defined by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1971 (sex), Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (race, color, and national origin), and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.
The District does not discriminate in employment on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, sex, religion, or handicap in accordance with Federal law. In accordance with State law the District does not discriminate in employment practices on the basis of creed, color, handicap, marital status, sex, national origin, ancestry, arrest record or conviction, or membership in the National Guard, state defense force, or any other reserve component of the military forces of the United States.
The District encourages informal resolution of complaints under this policy. A formal complaint resolution procedure is available, however, to address allegations of violations of the policy in the School District of Fort Atkinson.
Questions concerning this policy should be directed to:
Naomi Gray, Director of Instruction
SCHOOL DISTRICT OF FORT ATKINSON
201 Park Street
Fort Atkinson, WI 53538
(920) 563-7802
LaNOTA DE la NORMA de NO DISCRIMINACION
El Distrito de la Escuela de Fort Atkinson no discrimina contra alumnus a base del sexo, la carrera, el origen nacional, la ascendencia, el credo, elembarzo, la posicion marital ni paternal, la orientacion sexual, ni fisico, mental, emocional, ni la incapacidad que aprende ni la desventaja en sus programas de la educacion ni actividades. El Distrito no discrimina en el empleo a base la eded, a base la carrera, a base del color, a base el origen nacioanal, a base el sexo, a base la religion, ni a base la desventaja, de acuerdo con la ley Federal. De acuerdo con la ley del estado, el Distrito no discrimina en practicas de empleo a base del credo, a base del credo, a base la posicion marital, a base la ascendencia, a base el registro del arresto ni el registro de la coinviccion, ni a base la orientacion sexual.
Las preguntas acerca de esta norma deben ser dirigidas a:
Naomi Gray, Director de la Instruccion
201 Calle del parque
Fort Atkinson, WI 53538
(920) 563 - 7802
WELCOME!
On behalf of the faculty and staff at Fort Atkinson High School, we welcome each of you to a new and exciting school year! The many opportunities that exist at F.A.H.S. will allow you to gain valuable knowledge, skills and experiences upon which you may build a bright future. Please take your high school education seriously as it will have a lasting influence on the rest of your life. The school staff looks forward to working together with students, their families and members of the community to provide the highest quality educational opportunities to all of our students. This handbook is designed to help students and their families understand the overall educational program and policies, which govern the operation of Fort Atkinson High School. Its contents in combination with those of the Code of Conduct detail important expectations, policies, and services that will assist and guide students during your high school experience. Therefore, it is essential that you make yourself familiar with this handbook and the Code of Conduct. Please take the time to read each of these documents. If at any time you have questions regarding the information provided, please do not hesitate to call us or other staff members so we may assist you. A students high school experience should truly represent some of the very best years of his or her life we intend to make the high school experience just that! We look forward to working with you to make your high school years meaningful and fulfilling for you and all of our students. Best wishes!
Jeff Zaspel Brent Torrenga Kevin Flegner
Principal Associate Principal Associate Principal / Athletic Director
Fort Atkinson High School 2005 - 2006
School Calendar
Monday & Tuesday, Aug. 14 & 15.............................................................................................................. Student
Registration Days
Tuesday, Aug. 29
...Freshmen / New Student Orientation
Monday, Aug. 28 ................................................................................................................................................... New
Teachers Report
Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday, Aug. 30, 31 & Sep.
1.............................................................. Teacher
Orientation/In-Service
Monday, Sept. 4........................................................................................................................................................................... Labor
Day
Tuesday, Sept.
5
...
First Day of School
Monday, Sept. 18................................................................................................................................... Back-to-School
Night 6:30 p.m.
Friday, Sept. 29................................................................................................................................................................... Noon
Dismissal
Tuesday, October 3
...1st
Quarter Progress Reports Due
Friday, Oct. 13............................................................................................................................................ Homecoming
Game 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 14..................................................................................................................................... Homecoming
Dance 8:00 p.m.
Wednesday, Oct.
25
..Noon Dismissal
Thursday & Friday, Oct. 26 & 27............................................................................................ Teachers
Convention NO SCHOOL
Friday, Nov. 10...................................................................................................................................................... Last
Day of 1st Quarter
Friday, Nov. 10....................................................................................................................................... Records
day Noon Dismissal
Sunday, Nov. 12...................................................................................................................................... Fall
Athletic Banquet 6:00 p.m.
Monday, Nov. 13
.
2nd Quarter begins
Thursday, Nov. 16
.
.. Parent
/Teacher Conferences (4:30 7:30)
Monday, Nov. 20..
Parent/Teacher
Conferences (4:30 7:30)
Tuesday, Nov. 21............................................................................................................................................................... Noon
Dismissal
Wednesday, Nov. 22.............................................................................................................................................................. NO
SCHOOL
Thursday & Friday, Nov. 23 & 24............................................................................................ Thanksgiving
Recess NO SCHOOL
Thursday, Dec. 14
.
..
..2nd
Quarter Progress Reports Due
Monday Dec. 25 Jan. 1....................................................................................................................... Winter
Recess NO SCHOOL
Monday, Jan. 2................................................................................................................................................................. Classes
Resume
Wednesday-Friday, Jan. 17 - 19................................................................................................................................. Semester
Exams
Friday, Jan. 19............................................................................................................................................................... End
of Semester 1
Monday, Jan. 22..................................................................................................................... Records/In-Service
Day NO SCHOOL
Tuesday, Jan. 23................................................................................................................................................. First
Day of 3rd Quarter
Monday, Feb. 5............................................................................................. Course
Selection Program 2005-06
4:00 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, Feb. 8......................................................................................... Course
Selection Program 2005-06
2:00 4 :30 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 10................................................................................................................................................................ Mid Winter Ball
Sunday, Feb.
11
.Pops Concert
Tuesday, Feb. 13
.........3rd
Quarter Progress Reports Due
Saturday, Feb. 17........................................................................................................................................................... Show
Choir Invite
Thursday, Feb. 22.............................................................................................................................................................. Noon
Dismissal
Friday, Feb. 23.............................................................................................................................................. SWEIO
DAY NO SCHOOL
Sunday, March 4............................................................................................................................... Academic
Letter Awards Program.
Sunday, March 11................................................................................................................................................. Winter
Sports Banquet
Wednesday, March 28
Senior
Portfolios Due
Friday, March 23....................................................................................................................................................... Last
Day 3rd
Quarter
Friday, March 23
.. Records Day Noon Dismissal
Monday, March 26............................................................................................................................................... First
Day of 4th Quarter
Monday, April 2 Monday, April 6
..
.Spring Recess
Thursday, April 12...................................................................................................
Parent/Teacher Conferences
4:30 7:30 p.m.
Tuesday, April 24
.4th
Quarter Progress Reports Due
Friday, April 27.................................................................................................................................................................... Noon
Dismissal
Wednesday, May 2........................................................................................................................................ Senior
Portfolio Interviews
Saturday, May 19................................................................................................................................................................................... Prom
Friday, May 25
............................................................................................................................................................................ Rock
Day
Monday, May 28......................................................................................................................................... Memorial
Day NO SCHOOL
Wednesday, May 30..................................................................................................... Senior
Academic Awards Program 6:00 p.m.
Sunday, June 3..................................................................................................................................................... Spring
Sports Banquet
Wednesday-Friday, June 6 - 8..................................................................................................................................... Semester
Exams
Friday, June 8............................................................................................................................... Last
Day of Classes/End Semester 2
Sunday, June 10........................................................................................................................................................................ Graduation
DISTRICT MISSION
The School District of Fort Atkinson is committed to delivering the quality opportunities and services each student needs to achieve his or her academic and personal potential.
DISTRICT BELIEFS
We believe that...
Ψ All people can learn.
Ψ Learning is a life long process.
Ψ The family unit is the primary source of the beliefs and values of its children.
Ψ Education is a shared responsibility among students, educators, family and the community.
Ψ The entire community benefits from its investment in public schools.
Ψ Schools are accountable to the community.
Ψ Each person is unique, valuable, worthy of respect, has a right to his/her own beliefs and is responsible for his/her own actions.
Ψ High Standards, challenging expectations, and self motivation lead to greater achievement.
Ψ Collaboration, teamwork and competition maximize performance.
Ψ Attainment of skills and knowledge builds self confidence and fosters personal growth.
Ψ A safe, non disruptive environment is essential to learning.
Ψ Enhanced learning comes through caring and welcoming environments.
Ψ Responsible citizenship is essential to the continued development of our society.
Ψ Individuals learn through different methods and at different rates.
Ψ Improvement requires change.
Ψ Education is more than academics
FORT ATKINSON HIGH SCHOOL
MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of Fort Atkinson High School, as a partner in our students future is to educate students to become life-long learners and contributors in a global society by engaging the resources and talents of our students, staff, parents, and community, and by inspiring in all students an active and responsible involvement in their own educational pursuits.
EDUCATIONAL PHILOSOPHY OF THE SCHOOL
DISTRICT OF FORT ATKINSON
The School District of Fort Atkinson exists for the purpose of providing the greatest possible opportunity for the educational growth of each child. The opportunity for growth is dependent upon two components: the quality of teaching and the environment for learning. The district is committed to employing qualified, well-trained, knowledgeable, and dedicated teachers to maintain a high level of instruction, and to providing a quality educational environment in the form of buildings, equipment and instructional materials for children to use in acquiring knowledge. The School District has responsibility to preserve the mutual respect, which exists, between the schools and community. The School Districts citizenship role is one that leads and reflects society. However, our continuing sense of pride in community effort and the quality of its people readily assist the fulfillment of this role.
HIGH SCHOOL PHILOSOPHY
The philosophy of Fort Atkinson High School is rooted in the premise that the school should provide an environment for intellectual development and mental maturation, social interactions, and physical development. These responsibilities are met by providing curricula designed to develop the cognitive domain, social interactions in and out of the classroom to promote the affective domain, and vocational and physical education courses utilizing the psycho-motor domain.
More specifically, the school accepts the following responsibilities:
to provide an appropriate education for every student;
to provide each student with an opportunity to explore individual talents, capabilities and interests;
to establish a program of education that will enable every student to develop individual potential;
to teach every student the essential and desirable elements of cultural heritage so that each is able to understand and relate to the world environment;
to help the student effectively organize and understand knowledge for practical application;
to guide the development of personality so that the individual will exemplify those behavioral traits that are essential for successful living in a social group;
to share with other institutions the guidance of each student in the acquisition and formulation of a valid system of values;
to inculcate in each student the understanding of social traditions, historical events and democratic beliefs of the American people;
to provide learning experiences that will prepare the student to live in a changing society;
to establish patterns of discriminative learning which will encourage students to continue learning beyond graduation
Recognizing that the school reflects the community, the school staff believe that working cooperatively and effectively with the community will encourage understanding and mutual respect. Toward that end the community is invited to take part in opportunities to make their desires and influences felt in the determination and planning of school policies and procedures and thereby bring the school into a closer working relationship with the community it serves.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Attendance
Attendance and academic performance are closely related. All students are expected to attend school regularly and to be on time for all classes in order to benefit more fully from the instructional program. The district attendance policies are designed to develop students punctuality, self-discipline, and responsibility; and to meet the requirements of the state attendance laws. School is the primary occupation of students, and, as in any occupation, attendance is expected. Please review the attendance policy below.
Compulsory School Attendance
Wisconsin Statute 118.15, 118.153, 118.16, 118.62
Any person having under control a child who is between the ages of six (6) and eighteen (18) years shall cause the child to attend school regularly during the full period and hours that the public or private school in which the child should be enrolled is in session until the end of the school term quarter or semester of the school year in which the child becomes eighteen (18) years of age. Modifications of this policy as cited in Wisconsin 118.15 requires the prior approval of the Board of Education.
Leaving the Building During the School Day
If students need to leave the building during the school day, they must sign out in the attendance office. A telephone contact must be made with the students parent or guardian prior to the student being allowed to leave. Leaving the school building during the school day without signing out in the attendance office will be considered an unexcused absence. Any student who is unexcused from school, and returns with food or drink, will be directed to discard it.
Excused Absences
If a student needs to be absent from school, a parent/guardian MUST call the high school attendance office prior to the start of the school day (563-7811 ext. 1106). Voice mail is available to receive calls at any time. The following reasons may be considered excused absences, however, according to State Law, the School Administration shall make the final determination regarding excused and unexcused absences:
1. Illness
2. Death in the Family
3. Family Emergency
4. Required Court Appearances
5. Extreme Weather Conditions
6. Recognized Religious Services
7. Any Advance Absence Approved by the Administration
8. In-School & Out-of-School Suspensions.
Students have two school days to provide an excuse for an absence. Students failing to provide an acceptable excuse after two days will be considered truant.
Unexcused Absences (Truancies)
If a student absence is unexcused, he/she may be assigned detention(s) and/or an in-school suspension, and will receive a zero for all work he/she has missed. Having unexcused absences may also prevent a student from participating/attending school functions and/or events. The following are considered unexcused (truancies):
1. Cutting classes, study halls, or homeroom.
2. Trips or advance absences not approved in advance by the associate principal.
3. Gainful employment not affiliated with a school-sponsored program.
4. Over-sleeping.
5. Cutting classes to work on other class assignments (i.e., working on car, studying for an exam in another class, etc.)
6. Shopping.
7. Leaving the building during the school day without signing out in the attendance office.
8. Car trouble.
Attendance Plan
Fort Atkinson High School reserves the right to implement an attendance plan for students who have an excessive number of excused absences, typically in excess of ten. The plan may be implemented under Wisconsin Statute 118.15(3)(a) and may include verification of all absences by medical professionals, court or legal officials, or others as approved by the school.
Truancy/Habitual Truancy
Truancy is defined as any absence of part or all of one or more school days during which the attendance office has not been notified of the legal cause of the absence by the parent or guardian. State Law indicates that missing any part of a class period shall be considered truancy. The Fort Atkinson High School truancy/tardiness time limit is ten minutes.
Habitual Truant means a pupil who is absent from school without an acceptable excuse for part or all of five or more days on which school is held during a school semester. The school attendance office shall notify the parent or guardian of a student who is a habitual truant in accordance with Wisconsin Act 285.
Any student who meets the legal definition of habitual truant and continues a pattern of non-attendance will be subject to the following procedures:
1. Formal notice is sent to parents/legal guardians informing them of their childs status as a habitual truant and requesting their presence at a school meeting.
2. A meeting is requested to inform parents/legal guardians of the habitual truancy laws and procedures.
Student Athletes/Unexcused Absences
Student athletes receiving an unexcused absence for an entire school day or any part of a school day (e.g. one class period, etc.) will not be permitted to practice or compete on that day. If this violation is not reported to the coach until after the fact, then the suspension is to be served on the date that this infraction is received by the coach.
Advance Notice of Absence
On some occasions a student will know in advance that he/she will be absent from school on some particular day or days. Prior to their absence, students must turn in to the attendance office a Pre-determined Absence form signed by parent/guardian, teachers, and administration. Students are responsible for all make-up work. Such work should be completed prior to the absence whenever possible.
Illness During the Day
Students who become ill during the school day must notify the Attendance Office Secretary. Arrangements will be made with a parent/guardian for the student to be sent home.
Make-Up Work
When a student has been absent from class for any reason (illness, field trip, faculty excuse, etc.), it is the students responsibility to see each teacher about make-up work. This should be done prior to absences whenever possible. Grades of incomplete may be issued only with administrative approval. Any incomplete grade must be made up within two weeks after the end of that grading period or it will be recorded as an F. Exceptions are granted only if there are extenuating circumstances.