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WAUNAKEE COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL
Committed to Children * Committed to Community * Committed to Excellence
2009-2010 SCHOOL PROFILE
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ADMINISTRATION
Randy Guttenberg, Superintendent
Brian A. Kersten, Principal
Brian R. Smith, Activities Director
Brian Grabarski, Associate Principal
Timothy Mommaerts, Associate Principal
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COUNSELING STAFF
Susan Bishop, Students A-C
Barb Fassbender, Students D-K
Marcia Kuntz, Students L-Sc
Jane Glynn, Students Se-Z
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Waunakee, WI 53597
Main Office: 608.849.2100
Counseling Office: 608.849.2115
FAX 608.849.2164
CEEB Code: 502 395
The Waunakee Community School District is a partnership of community, staff, parents and students striving for excellence. Educational discovery is the key to creating a community of learners in which each individual can achieve success.
The district’s primary educational goal shall be to promote excellence, deliver a challenging curriculum and encourage global perspectives grounded in respect.
The Waunakee School District is 56-square miles in area contiguous with Madison, WI to our south. Waunakee is one of the most rapidly growing communities in Dane County.
Money Magazine 2009 rated Waunakee #78 Best Place to Live in US.
OUR REPUTATION
WI Manufacturers & Commerce recognized Waunakee Community School District as “Best of the Class.”
Other awards include:
- 1993 Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics & Science Teaching
- 2003 Tandy Science Awards (2)
- 2008-09 Waunakee High School “Spirit of Excellence” Region 5 Award for Leadership and Service to school and community
- Madison Magazine rated Waunakee Community School District the best district in the Madison area Spring 2004;
- Summer 2007 rated Waunakee High School the best public High School in Dane County
SUMMARY OF REQUIRED COURSES FOR GRADUATION
| Courses |
Credits |
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English
Mathematics
Social Studies
Science
Career Workshop
Health
Physical Education
Electives *
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4.0
2.0
3.0
2.0
¼
¼
1.5
11.0
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| * All students are encouraged to take 2.0 credits in a single foreign language, required by most universities for admission. |
ACADEMIC STANDING
It is the policy of the Board of Education of the Waunakee School District that class rank is not routinely provided. Waunakee High School holds high academic standards, and it is our hope that you look upon factors other than class rank in determining the admission of the student whose application accompanies this profile. For further information, please call the Counseling Office at (608) 849-2115.
GRADING SYSTEM
Waunakee Community High School uses a 10-point grading system, effective 2009/10 school year. Prior to the 2009/10 school year, Waunakee used a combination of 7-point and 10-point scales. Grades earned before the 2009/10 school year reflect the use of both scales:
| A+ = 4.3 |
A = 4.0 |
A- = 3.7 |
B+ = 3.3 |
B = 3.0 |
B- = 2.7 |
C+ = 2.3 |
C = 2.0 |
C- = 1.7 |
D+ = 1.3 |
D = 1.0 |
D- = 0.7 |
F = 0 |
CO-CURRICULA & ATHLETICS (2008-09 school year)
Students participating in clubs
Students participating in athletics
Students participating in music-related activities
Number of clubs and activities offered
Music Activities
Number of boys’ and girls’ sports offered |
551 (48%)
655 (57%)
147 (12%)
22
7
26 |
POST HIGH SCHOOL PLACEMENTS
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Graduation Year
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2009
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2008
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2007
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2006
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2005
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4- Year College/University
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53%
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55%
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55%
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57%
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61%
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2-, 1-Year College/Technical School
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37%
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26%
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30%
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27%
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24%
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Military
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2%
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2%
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2%
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2%
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1%
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ACT RESULTS
The scores reflect the average for all graduates:
Waunakee Wisconsin National % Took Test
2009 23.3 22.3 21.1 (176) 67%
2008 23.8 22.3 21.1 (192) 83%
2007 23.3 22.3 21.2 (183) 76%
2006 23.3 22.2 21.1 (157) 71%
2005 24.0 22.2 20.9 (177) 70%
Our student composite scores are consistently above the State and National averages on standardized tests (WKCE, Explore, PLAN, ACT)
NATIONAL MERIT HONORS
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2009 Graduates: 1 Finalist; 2 Commended
2008 Graduates: 1 Semi-finalist; 3 Commended
2007 Graduates: 1 Finalist; 1 Commended
2006 Graduates: 1 Commended
2005 Graduates: 4 Finalists; 2 Commended
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ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) TESTS
Waunakee Community High School offers eight AP Courses. Other AP Courses may be taken online with approval of the Gifted/Talented Coordinator.
Year |
Students
Taking One or
More Exams |
Total #
of Exams
Taken
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Exams With
Score of 3
or Higher |
2009
2008
2007
2006
2005 |
77
93
92
57
64 |
119
167
167
81
121 |
90
111
117
56
62 |
FACULTY
Full Time: 87 Part Time: 10
Highest Degree
62
35
4 |
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Bachelor’s Degree
Master’s Degree (1 or more)
Nationally Certified Teachers |
Faculty Distinctions:
8
1
1
1
1
1 |
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Senator Herb Kohl Teacher Awards/Fellowships
State of Wisconsin Teacher-of-the-Year
US Department of Education Teacher-in-Residence
State of Wisconsin Principal-of-the-Year
WI Restaurant Association Pro Start Teacher of the Year
WI Restaurant Assoc Salute to Excellence Educator Award |
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