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Student and Parent Resources

Welcome to the WCHS Student and Parent Resource page! This page is designed to provide quick access to important resources, information, contacts and tools to help support your student’s success both inside and outside the classroom. Whether you’re looking for student support services, schedules or ways to get connected to community organizations, we hope this page serves as a helpful hub for your family throughout the school year!

 

  • 8th Hour - Due to generous funding from the United Way, we are able to offer supervised study time from 3:15 - 4:15 pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays in the cafeteria. Students may ask a teacher to sign them up for 8th hour to catch up on school work or to receive academic assistance.

 

  • National Honor Society Tutors - Our National Honor Society students are available to tutor fellow students. Mrs. Erin Leinbach (eleinbach@warsawschools.org) and Mrs. Donna Moudy may be contacted for more tutor information. 

 

  • Driver’s Education - There are a couple Driver’s Education packages available to students. Some include instruction and driving hours or the six-hour driving package may be selected. Students complete the registration form and request an afterschool driving day that suits their schedule. Note: Weekend driving times are available and prioritized for students in extra curricular activities. Learn more on the Driver’s Education page here. 
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  • Clothes Closet - A clothes closet is located in room J119. It is hosted in Mrs. Dena Lancaster’s classroom. The side room allows for privacy as students shop or try on clothes. Students may visit the clothes closet for everyday clothing, shoes, undergarments, coats or special occasions like business attire for interviews. 

 

  • Food Pantry - A food pantry is located in room B121. It is hosted in Mrs. Erin Leinbach’s classroom. Students may visit the classroom at any time to obtain food and toiletries for home use. Mrs. Leinbach also regularly communicates to the student body when classes are not meeting in the room for a more private shopping experience. Reusable shopping bags are also provided to help students transport items home from school. 

 

  • LovEd - We partner with local organizations to provide food boxes for students needing assistance over holiday breaks like Fall Break, Christmas Break and Spring Break when breakfast and lunch is not provided at school. To learn more, please contact the School Counselor Office.
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  • Cooperative Ed - Students may be scheduled for Cooperative Ed for their junior or senior year. It gives students permission to leave school early for experience in the workplace. For every class period a student is assigned to Cooperative Ed in their schedule, they are expected to work 4 hours in a given week. Students secure their own place of employment. It can be, but does not have to be, associated with their pathway or future career goals. As part of the Cooperative Ed program, students must regularly submit pay stubs. Students are also enrolled in a one semester class called Adult Roles and Responsibilities, which teaches life skills like writing a resume, interviewing for a job and beginning a new career. 

  • Discovery Meetings - Discovery Meetings are opportunities for juniors and seniors to connect with a college representative or business in the workplace for 30 minutes. These take place once in the fall and once in the spring. Each student is required to have a certain number of contacts with such representatives to learn more about opportunities after graduation. Any student who visits a college may be waived from one of their requirements. Karen Dubbeld in the School Counselor’s office coordinates our Discovery Meetings. 

  • Dual Credit - We have classes offered at the high school that satisfy high school class requirements while also providing the content of college courses. Students receive credit for Warsaw Community High School and for the partnering high education institution. Many dual credit classes are free, while some have a discounted rate from that college’s usual per credit cost. Students will be considered enrolled at WCHS and the partnering school’s early college program. Some dual credit classes require a minimum test score or grade to be eligible for the college credit portion. We have partnerships with Grace College, Indiana University South Bend, Ivy Tech and Vincennes University. 

  • NEW Workshop - Our annual NEW Workshop is a day for female, sophomore students to become familiarized with careers and industries at times considered non-traditional for women. This day includes special speakers and hands-on opportunities to learn about careers. The NEW Workshop is chaired by our Warsaw Area Career Center’s Assistant Director, Emily Campbell. 

  • 21st Century Scholars - 21st Century Scholars are students who have been designated in middle school as recipients of this educational funding. Students who are 21st Century Scholars are expected to meet certain expectations like a minimum 2.5 GPA and participation in occasional workshops. The School Counselor Office coordinates with students in this program. 

  • Pathways - Pathways are areas of study students select based on their future career interests. More information about our offered pathways can be found via the Warsaw Area Career Center. 

  • Work-Based Learning - Students have the opportunity to work for a company in their pathway area of study for half days during their senior year. Juniors interested in being paired with an industry partner must apply, interview and be matched with a local business for employment their senior year. Some placements are paid positions while some are unpaid positions. Students participate in trainings  (Angie Heinsman)

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    • 8th Hour - Due to generous funding from the United Way, we are able to offer supervised study time from 3:15 - 4:15 pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays in the cafeteria. Students may ask a teacher to sign them up for 8th hour to catch up on school work or to receive academic assistance.

     

    • National Honor Society Tutors - Our National Honor Society students are available to tutor fellow students. Mrs. Erin Leinbach (eleinbach@warsawschools.org) and Mrs. Donna Moudy may be contacted for more tutor information. 

     

    • Driver’s Education - There are a couple Driver’s Education packages available to students. Some include instruction and driving hours or the six-hour driving package may be selected. Students complete the registration form and request an afterschool driving day that suits their schedule. Note: Weekend driving times are available and prioritized for students in extra curricular activities. Learn more on the Driver’s Education page here. 

    •  
    • Clothes Closet - A clothes closet is located in room J119. It is hosted in Mrs. Dena Lancaster’s classroom. The side room allows for privacy as students shop or try on clothes. Students may visit the clothes closet for everyday clothing, shoes, undergarments, coats or special occasions like business attire for interviews. 

     

    • Food Pantry - A food pantry is located in room B121. It is hosted in Mrs. Erin Leinbach’s classroom. Students may visit the classroom at any time to obtain food and toiletries for home use. Mrs. Leinbach also regularly communicates to the student body when classes are not meeting in the room for a more private shopping experience. Reusable shopping bags are also provided to help students transport items home from school. 

     

    • LovEd - We partner with local organizations to provide food boxes for students needing assistance over holiday breaks like Fall Break, Christmas Break and Spring Break when breakfast and lunch is not provided at school. To learn more, please contact the School Counselor Office.

    •  

    • Cooperative Ed - Students may be scheduled for Cooperative Ed for their junior or senior year. It gives students permission to leave school early for experience in the workplace. For every class period a student is assigned to Cooperative Ed in their schedule, they are expected to work 4 hours in a given week. Students secure their own place of employment. It can be, but does not have to be, associated with their pathway or future career goals. As part of the Cooperative Ed program, students must regularly submit pay stubs. Students are also enrolled in a one semester class called Adult Roles and Responsibilities, which teaches life skills like writing a resume, interviewing for a job and beginning a new career. 

    • Discovery Meetings - Discovery Meetings are opportunities for juniors and seniors to connect with a college representative or business in the workplace for 30 minutes. These take place once in the fall and once in the spring. Each student is required to have a certain number of contacts with such representatives to learn more about opportunities after graduation. Any student who visits a college may be waived from one of their requirements. Karen Dubbeld in the School Counselor’s office coordinates our Discovery Meetings. 

    • Dual Credit - We have classes offered at the high school that satisfy high school class requirements while also providing the content of college courses. Students receive credit for Warsaw Community High School and for the partnering high education institution. Many dual credit classes are free, while some have a discounted rate from that college’s usual per credit cost. Students will be considered enrolled at WCHS and the partnering school’s early college program. Some dual credit classes require a minimum test score or grade to be eligible for the college credit portion. We have partnerships with Grace College, Indiana University South Bend, Ivy Tech and Vincennes University. 

    • NEW Workshop - Our annual NEW Workshop is a day for female, sophomore students to become familiarized with careers and industries at times considered non-traditional for women. This day includes special speakers and hands-on opportunities to learn about careers. The NEW Workshop is chaired by our Warsaw Area Career Center’s Assistant Director, Emily Campbell. 

    • 21st Century Scholars - 21st Century Scholars are students who have been designated in middle school as recipients of this educational funding. Students who are 21st Century Scholars are expected to meet certain expectations like a minimum 2.5 GPA and participation in occasional workshops. The School Counselor Office coordinates with students in this program. 

    • Pathways - Pathways are areas of study students select based on their future career interests. More information about our offered pathways can be found via the Warsaw Area Career Center. 

    • Work-Based Learning - Students have the opportunity to work for a company in their pathway area of study for half days during their senior year. Juniors interested in being paired with an industry partner must apply, interview and be matched with a local business for employment their senior year. Some placements are paid positions while some are unpaid positions. Students participate in trainings  (Angie Heinsman)

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