Important info for standardized testing

Students and Parents:
Please read the following information about digital devices during standardized testing:

Digital devices are NOT allowed in the testing room at any time during standardized testing. Digital devices are defined as anything that can capture, store, relay, or receive electronic information. This includes, but is not limited to, the following: laptops, smart phones, smart watches, fitness trackers, MP3 players, and tablets. We will have a place for students to place their cell phone OUTSIDE of the testing room the day of testing. Please DO NOT wear your apple watches, FitBits, etc. to school on the day of testing if you are taking the test. This will be strictly enforced. Thank you for understanding.
Testing Dates

9th Grade- No Tests

10th Grade- PreACT, Tuesday Oct. 4

11th Grade- ACT, March 14

12th Grade- WorkKeys, Oct. 26

04/25/2022 Title I Surveys

Students, parents, and guardians:
Each year we are required to collect data on student engagement, climate and culture, and Title 1. Please click the appropriate survey below and complete no later than Friday, May 13, 2022.

Student Engagement
High School Student Engagement Survey (Students in Grades 9-12):https://eprovesurveys.advanc-ed.org/surveys/…

Middle School Student Engagement Survey (Students in Grades 7-8):https://eprovesurveys.advanc-ed.org/surveys/…

Climate and Culture
Climate and Culture Middle & High school (Students in Grades 7-12):https://eprovesurveys.advanc-ed.org/surveys/…

Climate & Culture Parent Survey (All parents/guardians):https://eprovesurveys.advanc-ed.org/surveys/…

Title 1 survey
Title 1 Parent Engagement Survey (All parents/guardians):https://eprovesurveys.advanc-ed.org/surveys/…

11/30/2021 Virtual Academy Application

Students in grades 9-12-  if you want to apply for virtual school for Spring semester, you must have your application completed by December 10th. We will schedule interviews with student, parents, WEHS admin/counselor, and Etowah County central office staff sometime after December 10th. You must attend the interview to be considered for virtual schooling.

If you are already virtual, you do not have to complete a new application----just let Mrs. Butler know that you plan to remain virtual. Also, if you are virtual and plan to return, please let Mrs. Butler know that as well before December 10th.

2021 - 2022 (2nd Semester) ETOWAH COUNTY VIRTUAL ACADEMY: Student Application for Enrollment

11/2/2021 Veterans Day Program Announced

West End High School's Veterans Day Program will be held on Wednesday, November 10, 2021 at 9:00 AM in the game gym. Fellowship will be held in the hospitality room after the commencement of the ceremony for veterans and their families.

10/13/2021 Ag Department Fundraiser

The annual Ag department meat sale fundraiser is open now through November 1. Please contact an Ag student or Coach Watkins (ricky_watkins@ecboe.org) to place an order. Orders will arrive during the week of November 15.

9/8/2021 Homecoming Princess and Queen Court Voting

Please select the link below to vote for Homecoming Princess and Homecoming Queen for 2021.

Princess Court

Queen Court

9/7/2021 Health Heroes to provide Flu Vaccines September 17, 2021

Health heroes will be here on September 17, 2021 to provide flu vaccines to any students who are interested and have a signed consent form. Please email Mrs. Kirkland at amanda_kirkland@ecboe.org if you need a copy of the consent form for your child.

08/09/2021 - Schedules, Parking, Lockers

Students can pickup schedules as well as purchase lockers and parking passes at the following times on Monday, August 9, 2021 :

1:00 Seniors

1:30 Juniors

2:00 Sophomores

2:30 Freshmen

5:00 7th & 8th grade (and orientation)

04/26/2021 - Congratulations Viridiana!

Congratulations to Viridiana!

She placed first place in the state FBLA Leadership Conference in Journalism and will compete in the National competition this summer!

Way to go Viridiana!

04/22/2021 - Title I Parent and Family Engagement Program Survey

Dear Parent or Guardian: We are in the process of conducting an evaluation of our Title I Parent and Family Engagement Program, and we would like to know what you think. Please take a few minutes to complete this survey. The responses will be used to improve next year’s Parent and Family Engagement program. If you have questions about the survey or need assistance, please contact your child's school.

Please use the link below: https://eprovesurveys.advanc-ed.org/surveys/#/action/163284/24596