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Family Engagement Guide

Family Engagement Belief Statement

Dear SP West Wolf Community,

Sun Prairie West High School is an intentional school community where students, staff and families feel seen, valued and heard. We work to: understand our own story and the story of others, identify and eliminate barriers; problem solve solutions; build relationships; actively listen to and lift the voices of our students, in order to create equitable opportunities and outcomes. Our community supports and empowers high expectations for all students and all staff so that all students are college, career and community ready.

SP West Theory of Action

We are excited to partner with you as we continue to build our SP Wolf Community so EVERY Wolf can thrive.

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Volunteer Opportunities
  • Information will be shared in the Howl with families being able to express interest in volunteering at school
  • That interest form will be shared with teachers/staff
  • In order to ensure our commitment to equity is living through this process in addition to having it at the Howl we will have intentional reach out through our equity based student groups to ensure access and representation from all of our families. 
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Family Engagement Events
  • Registration: August 19th and 20th 8:00–4:00 pm
  • Welcome Back Wolves Night: Wed, August 27th 6:00–8:00 pm
  • Orientation Presentations: Wed, August 27th
  • Homecoming Parade: October 15th
  • Parent/Teacher Conferences: October 23rd/24th & February 26th/27th
  • Course Expo: January 20th
  • Incoming 9th Grade Parent Session: January 20th
  • Academic Awards Night: April 8th
  • Senior Celebration Night: May 13th
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How parents & caregivers can help us meet our school goals

 Adult Practice Focus #1 - Use knowledge of students and knowledge of standards to collaboratively design rigorous and responsive instruction for all students 
  • Families will share the story, through guiding questions, of their student at the beginning of the year, supported by Every Wolf connected through SP30 teachers, which will be analyzed and applied within PLTs
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How do families know how their student is doing?
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 How will teachers communicate with families?
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 How will the principal communicate with families?
  • Weekly newsletters: The Howl
  • Additional communications as needed
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 How can families contact the school?

Your Wolf Support Team

Did you know that every Wolf has a support team? Keep this close of who YOUR team is, they are always here to support you. Your Wolf team is determined by the student’s last name.

Call 608-478-1700 and then enter the extension.

Last Name A–G

  • AP: Mr. Ford x5202
  • Dean: Ms. Fowler x5290
  • Counselor: Ms. Saldana x5330
  • Social Worker: Ms. Susi x5335

Last Name H–K

  • AP: Mr. Ford x5202
  • Dean: Ms. Fowler x5290
  • Counselor: Mr. Medema x5331
  • Social Worker: Ms. Susi x5335

Last Name L–M

  • AP: Mr. Barth x5210
  • Dean: Ms. Diaz x5382
  • Counselor: Mr. Medema x5331
  • Social Worker: Ms. Fahey x5322

Last Name N–T

  • AP: Mr. Barth x5210
  • Dean: Ms. Diaz x5382
  • Counselor: Ms. Wagner x5329
  • Social Worker: Ms. Fahey x5322

Last Name U–Z

  • AP: Mr. Barth x5210
  • Dean: Ms. Diaz x5382
  • Counselor: Ms. Thao x5374
  • Social Worker: Ms. Fahey x5322

All Students

  • Principal Shoemaker: x5201
  • RP Coach: Ms. Velasquez x5273
  • School Psych: Ms. Fimreite x5623
  • School Psych: Ms. Giza x5333
  • Director of Athletics & Activities: Mr. Nee x5317
  • Hmong: Myxee Yang 608-492-0936
  • Español: Isabel Chiriboga-Pineda 608-501-0637

Sun Prairie West High School Phone Numbers

  • Main Number: 608-478-1700
  • Attendance Line: 608-478-1707
    Press 1: Absent ALL day
    Press 2: Absent during the morning
    Press 3: Absent during the afternoon
    SPWestAttendance@sunprairieschools.org
  • Student Services: 608-478-1729
  • Office of the Principal: 608-478-1819

YOUR education matters! No more than 10 days absent per year.