Kenmore West School Newsletter

To develop knowledgeable, principled, and compassionate young adults through academic, personal, and occupational experiences in preparation for an ever-changing global landscape.

Everyone belongs at Kenmore West High School.

We value safety, community, and engagement.

As we approach the end of another school year, we appreciate all of the wonderful work our students continue to do and the many ways they make us proud!

This is an exciting time of the year, filled with special school programs, events, and celebrations that showcase the talents and achievements of our students. It is also an important time of the year, with final exams and final grades quickly approaching.

As our students prepare to demonstrate their knowledge and skills, I want to encourage each and every one of them to strive for mastery-level learning in all of their classes. Mastery level learning means earning grades of 85% or higher. This is an important benchmark as it indicates a higher level of learning and understanding.

We also want to remind students that success is not just about the grades you earn, but also your work ethic, your character, and the ways you positively engage in our school community. As we begin the fourth quarter, we expect all students to be positively engaged in our school community and to be respectul, responsible, and safe. These values are important for school and life.

Lastly, I want to emphasize the importance of being present and on time. Attending classes and school every day and being punctual is essential for academic success and personal growth. So, let's finish this school year strong by showing up, participating, and making the most of every opportunity to learn and grow.

We are very proud of our Class of 2024 and look forward to an exciting and strong end of the school year with all of our students!

Sincerely,

Mr. Johnson

We commend all of our students who achieved academic excellence and earned placement on the honor roll!

• Second Honors: 90.0 - 92.99 GPA
• First Honors: 93:0 or higher GPA

Please click the link to see the list of honor roll students for the third quarter!

Please join us as we celebrate the following students who received the "Best of West" Student of the Month award! Some of the criteria for student nominations include being trustworthy, lending a helping hand, being respectful, being a team player, being independent, having integrity, having a passion for Excellence, and being encouraging/supportive to peers.

Each honoree was awarded a certificate along with a breakfast reception sponsored by our Home School Association! Click the link to see the list of our award recipients!

IMPORTANT:

Parents are asked to review their student's course requests for the 2024-2025 school year in the Infinite Campus Parent Portal.

• All course selections for the 2024-2025 school year were finalized March 1, 2024.

• Limited schedule changes will be permitted up until May 31, 2024.

• No schedule changes or course drops/adds will be permitted after June 14, 2024.

• Final course averages will be reviewed to finalize acceptance into all courses with prerequisites (AP, IB, Honors, and other accelerated courses). This will take place in June/July.

*Course change requests will not be accepted after June 14, 2024 because the master schedule must be finalized. This process requires section balancing and ensuring staffing is assigned appropriately to meet the needs of our students and school.

We are pleased to announce that our annual Senior Walk will be taking place very soon! All June 2024 graduates will participate in a Senior Walk on Tuesday, May 28th, from 8:40 AM until 11:30 AM.

The purpose of the Senior Walk is to celebrate and recognize our June graduates. All graduates will participate in a field trip to our Ken-Ton feeder schools (Lindbergh, Holmes, and Hoover Elementary and Middle School, and Roosevelt Elementary).

The Senior Walk is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate our graduates and their journey while inspiring our youngest students who will be following in their footsteps!

Please find included below the Senior Walk letter and parent permission slip that is due Wednesday, May 22, 2024.

Dear Kenmore West Families,

School attendance is one of the most important predictors for student success in school.

Many of our students maintain excellent attendance. There are, however, concerning trends in attendance that are being seen at Kenmore West, regionally, and nationally. School attendance is qualified by the following:

• School Daily Attendance

• Attending every school day that a student is well and not sick

• Arriving at school by 7:30 AM

*Please note that the school breakfast closes daily at 7:35 AM.

• IMPORTANT: A student who is absent 18 days of school in a school year of 180 days is considered chronically absent.

• SIMPLE CHECK: If a student is absent 2 or more days every month, The U.S. Department of Education considers them to be chronically absent for the school year.

Together and in partnership, we can ensure all of our students reach their full learning potential and develop into responsible young people. Thank you for your support.

We encourage all students and families to review their course credits and New York State Examinations grades to determine if your student is on track for graduation. Please contact your School Counselor if you have any questions or need assistance.

Website: https://www.ktufsd.org/Page/620
Location: 33 Highland Avenue, Buffalo, NY, USA
Phone: (716)874-8401