Westwood High School
Email: fossittc@nice.k12.mi.us
Website: https://nice.k12.mi.us/
Location: 300 Westwood Drive, Ishpeming, MI, USA
Phone: 906.485.1023
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/niceschools
Physical Science students would like to invite you to attend our Community Science Investigators Showcase on March 18th from 6-7pm in the Westwood Cafeteria. Students are hard at work researching, experimenting, and putting together a nice display of their work to share with families and community members.
AI in Education
In today's rapidly advancing technological landscape, it's important to understand the role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in our lives, particularly in the realm of education. AI refers to the simulation of human intelligence in machines, enabling them to perform tasks that typically require human intelligence, such as problem-solving, learning, and decision-making. In the educational context, AI is changing how our children learn and grow. From personalized tutoring programs to adaptive learning platforms, AI-powered tools can tailor educational experiences to meet the unique needs and learning styles of each student.
As we embrace the opportunities that AI brings to education, let’s be mindful of one significant concern, the issue of plagiarism. AI can make it easier for students to access and duplicate content without fully understanding or acknowledging its source. It's essential for us, as parents and educators, to teach our children about the importance of academic integrity and responsible use of AI tools in their learning journey.
By familiarizing ourselves with AI and its applications in education, we can better support our children in navigating this digital age and harnessing the full potential of technology for their academic success. Let's embark on this journey of understanding and embracing AI together for the benefit of our children's future. Below is a link to a parent’s guide to help you learn more about to support your student in using AI tools.
NWEA Testing Update
Students in grades 9 and 10 will begin taking round two of NWEA testing the week of March 4th. Students test in Science, Math and English. We perform these test twice a year to help determine how our students grow as learners. Click here for more information about the NWEA tests.
Friday, March 8th
On March 8th we will be doing an alternative schedule to allow for some fun activities that afternoon. The following is the tentative schedule:
1st Hour 8:05-8:38
2nd Hour 8:43-9:16
3rd Hour 9:21-9:54
4th Hour 9:59-10:32
5th Hour 10:37-11:10
6th Hour 11:15-11:45
Lunch 11:45-12:15
7th Hour 12:15-12:45
Activities will begin at 1:00 pm.
Activities include:
1. Dodgeball tournament – staff and students
2. Open Pool
3. Open Shop
4. Gaming in the media center – Student can bring in their systems
5. Movie in the Theater - Recommendations?
6. Yoga in the sports deck - tentative
7. Outdoor hike/walk
8. Electric Car display - potential rides - tentative
*There will be random drawings for gift cards throughout the afternoon – must be present to win. I am hoping to provide popcorn for students and there will be a hot chocolate fundraiser that day as well.
The Girls Basketball District Tournament is officially set. We will be hosting Gwinn at 6:00 pm on Wednesday, 3/6 in a District Semifinal. Winner of the game will travel to Calument on Friday, March 8th at 6:00 pm
For MHSAA tournament games, tickets are required for all attendees. A season pass does not get you into the game. Below is the link to purchase tickets.
