Rufus King is IB Strong! From Dr. Smith Rufus King - Committed to IB! As you may already know, Rufus King is one of the oldest IB public schools in the state of Wisconsin and IB is a tradition that we are very proud of. Even though we are an experienced IB school, we are excited to see our IB programs growing and attracting more students. Our current numbers of IB Diploma Program students are significantly higher than previous years. I have included this table to show the growth in just a single year. Anticipated Course Diploma Total Registrations 2016 222 69 107 398 2015 99 93 81 273 We are delighted to see more students taking advantage of the IB program and all it has to offer our students. We know that an IB education prepares our students, not just to enter college, but to succeed in college. According to the November, 2015 article from Mary Stegmeir (Bolstered By Results, IB Expands Outreach to Low-Income Students), “IB Diploma Programme (DP) students boast a college retention rate of 98 percent, besting the national average by 21 Winter Break 2015 Winter break is such a wonderful time for all of our students and staff! The fall semester has been a flurry deadlines, assignments, applications and extra-curricular activities! Use this time to reflect, refresh, and recharge in preparation for 2016. We are pleased to announce that we currently participate in Meijer’s Community Rewards Program. If you are a Meijer shopper please designate Rufus King HS (Code 458480) as your recipient. For more information on the Meijer Community Reward Program, please visit http://www.meijer.com/rewards Have a safe and relaxing holiday break! Rufus King International High School Parent Newsletter December 2015
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Rufus King is IB Strong!
From Dr. Smith
Rufus King - Committed to IB!
As you may already know, Rufus King is one of the oldest
IB public schools in the state of Wisconsin and IB is a
tradition that we are very proud of. Even though we are an
experienced IB school, we are excited to see our IB
programs growing and attracting more students. Our
current numbers of IB Diploma Program students are
significantly higher than previous years. I have included
this table to show the growth in just a single year.
Anticipated Course Diploma Total
Registrations
2016 222 69 107 398
2015 99 93 81 273
We are delighted to see more students taking advantage of
the IB program and all it has to offer our students. We know
that an IB education prepares our students, not just to enter
college, but to succeed in college. According to the
November, 2015 article from Mary Stegmeir (Bolstered By
Results, IB Expands Outreach to Low-Income Students), “IB
Diploma Programme (DP) students boast a college retention
rate of 98 percent, besting the national average by 21
20 Record day (no student attendance) SEMESTER TWO MARK PERIOD AND
FINAL GRADES DUE
23 Emergency make up day/PD Day
FEBRUARY 2016
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MAY 2016
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1 ACT Test date (11th gr. only)
1 SEMESTER TWO SNAPSHOTS DUE
1-3 Conference dates TBD
2 ACT Work Keys test (11th gr.)
2 Advisors Meeting – 2:45 p.m.
4 P/T conference day (no school)
5 Solo Ensemble Competition
7 Staff Meeting – 2:45 p.m.
Governance Council Meeting 4:30p.m.
9 DP Teacher Meeting – 2:45 p.m.
11 Personal Project Show (10th gr.)
13 NHS Induction Ceremony – 6:30 p.m.
14 Learning Team Meeting – 2:45 p.m.
16 MYP Teacher Meeting – 2:45 p.m.
17 Soph./Junior Parent Night, 6 p.m.
18 Professional Development Day (no student attendance)
18 Spring Play – 7:30 p.m.
19 Spring Play – 2:30 & 7:30 p.m
21 Department Meetings – 2:45 p.m.
21 Spanish Honor Society Induction
22 Band Concert – 7 p.m.
23 Staff PD – 2:45 p.m.
23 Freshman Oscars 4:30p.m.
25-31 Spring Break
MARCH 2016
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**This calendar is subject to change throughout the school year. Please watch for the parent newsletter updating the calendar throughout the year. Check the school website for updates – www.mpsmke.com/rufusking.
RUFUS KING INTERNATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
EVENTS CALENDAR
DATE EVENT SCHEDULED
Monday, May 16, 2016 Last regular school day of the year. Hours 6 & 7 –
Graduation Rehearsal.
Tuesday, May 17, 2016 7:30 – 11:35 a.m. – Exams for hours 1, 2 & 3
12:00 – 3:00 p.m. – Senior Picnic at Brown Deer
for all graduating students.
Wednesday, May 18, 2016 7:30 – 10:10 a.m. – Exams for hour 4 & 5
7:00 p.m. – Graduation Ceremony at the UWM
Panther Arena – 400 West Kilbourn Ave.
Thursday, May 19, 2016 7:30 – 10:10 a.m. – Exams for hours 6 &7
**Senior Fees** **Please note that Senior fees are now $125 and
are being accepted by the bookkeeper (Rm 121E).
Senior Fees will increase to $135 on March 1st so
please start making payments NOW!!
VOLUNTEER SERVICE HOURS
PARENTS OR STUDENTS
Rufus King High School staffs the voting polls at
Ward 58 and 59 (Rufus King High School) with
volunteer election workers. The City of Milwaukee
Election Commission will pay the Rufus King
Foundation over $6000 in 2016 for staffing these
Wards but we need your help! We need Election
Inspectors. Can you help? It requires a training with
the City of Milwaukee Election Commission and you
working all or some of these dates:
Election Dates: February 16th, April 5th, August 9th
and November 8th
We are happy to work around your schedule to help
us staff this. Half day? Only a few hours? Not a
problem.
What? You can’t make it, but your kid can? Great.
The State of Wisconsin allows students age 16 and
above with a 3.0 GPA to work at election sites. The
City of Milwaukee will train our students at school
Finally, we will be hosting an informational meeting about the IB Diploma Program at 6pm in the Rufus
King Auditorium on Wednesday, January 20th and Thursday, January 21st. The focus of this meeting will be to
provide information to parents of current sophomores who are intending to pursue the full diploma curriculum.
Mr. Gatewood, our IB Diploma program coordinator will be discussing the requirements of the program and
answering questions. Parents and guardians of current sophomores intending to “go full IB” are required to
attend one of these dates to complete forms related to the program. Parents, guardians and students at all other
grade levels are also welcome.
Rufus King High School National Honor Society: Information
Invitation and Induction Process
Induction Ceremony: Sunday 13 March 2016 @ 6:30pm
What is the National Honor Society? The National Honor Society was created in 1921 as a national organization to recognize and encourage academic achievement while also developing other characteristics essential to citizens in a democracy. These ideals of scholarship, character, service, and leadership remain as relevant today as they were in 1921. NHS membership is often regarded as a valid indicator of student success in life and particularly in post-secondary studies. Who is invited? (minimum GPA standard created prior to 1998) Minimum requirement to receive an invitation packet (based on semester I: 2015-16 cumulative GPA)
Sophomores: 3.3 cumulative GPA (Semester I)
Juniors: 3.3 cumulative GPA (Semester I)
Seniors: 3.2 cumulative GPA (Semester I)
Students are urged to begin performing community service activities early in the school year in preparation for completion of their invitation to the chapter
What is the Invitation Process?
Invitations mailed to homes of qualifying students during early - January 2016
Invitation packet includes questions on future goals, past/present extracurricular activities, community service, and past/present leadership positions.
Invitee accurately completes and returns invitation packet, in person, to NHS advisor, Mr. Wagner, in Rm.304, and receives 5 recommendation forms to be distributed to present Rufus King High School teachers (no student teachers) from different departments; teachers will return the completed recommendation form directly to the NHS advisor by the due date.
Late packets or recommendation forms will not be accepted.
Invitee must strictly adhere to all directions and due dates
Completed invitation packets are reviewed by the (5) member Rufus King High School Faculty Council. What is the Function/Selection Process of the Faculty Council? Faculty Council is the committee charged with evaluating NHS completed invitation packets and maintaining the integrity of the Rufus King chapter of the NHS organization.
Five faculty members are appointed to the Faculty Council annually by the school principal; neither the principal nor the NHS advisor, are members of the Faculty Council.
The Council is charged to follow NHS guidelines in selecting new members based on their review and evaluation of completed invitation packets and teacher recommendation forms; they are also charged with disciplining and dismissing NHS members when necessary, following NHS guidelines.
Student members selected to join the RKHS chapter of the NHS is based on Scholarship, Community Service, Leadership, and Character as reflected in completed invitation packets.
Rufus King Administration provides oversight of the process, supporting faculty council selection decisions and signing each non-selected invitation packet to verify its accuracy.
This is a rigorous process! Last year only 46% of sent invitations were completed and returned for consideration. Of those returned, 61% were selected for the Rufus King High School Chapter of the National Honor Society.
Decisions of the Faculty Council are final and not subject to review, per NHS guidelines. Responsibilities of Selected Students:
All invitees are notified mid-March regarding their invitation status
New inductees pay the $40 induction fee = [RKHS NHS Polo $26.75 plus patch/pin/cord $20.70]
Thereafter the RKHS chapter if NHS annual due/fee is $20 paid the last week of September
Must uphold Scholarship, Service, Character, and Leadership principles of the Rufus King High School chapter of the National Honor Society
Grades: Maintain high grade point average – members are responsible for monitoring their own grades, Infinite Campus, progress reports and mark period grades provides members with the tool to self-monitor grades. (seniors who fall below the required cumulative GPA Semester I will be dismissed - juniors will receive a warning letter - you must monitor your own grades)
Service: complete 60 hours of community service, you have 10 months to complete your service prior to the following year’s induction ceremony. Students who do not complete the required 60 hrs will be asked to resign
Due/fee: pay the NHS due/fee on time
Character: maintain a positive attitude, exhibit leadership and have good attendance to all meetings and NHS activities
Students not selected to join the Rufus King NHS chapter:
Sophomores and juniors not currently selected will be re-invited the following year based on meeting the required minimum cumulative GPA.
Chapters are not legally nor constitutionally obligated to share with parents, students, teachers, or community member’s information concerning specific students not selected for membership in the society as stated in the National Honor Society Handbook (p.34).
Induction Ceremony: Sunday 13 March 2016 - in the Rufus King High School Auditorium
This is a semi-formal event, with inductees arriving by 5:30 p.m. and parents seated by 6:15 p.m.
All new inductees will receive a membership card, pin, and the NHS patch; seniors will receive their NHS graduation gold honor cord.
Rehearsal held during 7th period Friday 11 March 2016
Attendance for all new inductees is mandatory per NHS guidelines
Participants must follow the directions given for the dress code and their assignments for that day.
The National Honor Society is a prestigious organization within the school, and being a member of the Rufus King High School chapter of the National Honor Society is a great honor.
President: Silinapha Saycocie Ms. S. Beirold (1999)
Senior Vice President: Josephine Newcomb Ms. K. O’Keefe-Boettcher (2004)
Junior Vice President: Chuefeng Yang Mr. D. Long (2005)
Secretary: Cassandra Yoo Ms. S. Walczak (2012)
Senior Information Czar: Vacant Mr. D. O’Keefe-Boettcher (2012)
Junior Information Czar: Savanna Samuels
NHS Advisor/Coordinator: Mr. Steven Wagner
Rufus King Writing Center
ATTENTION ALL SOPHOMORES, JUNIORS, AND SENIORS!
The writing center is seeking new tutors for the spring semester!
The Rufus King writing center is a student-led tutoring center for all Rufus King students who request help with writing. Using a conversational, collaborative model, tutors will help tutees meet their individual needs while empowering the tutee to take ownership of their writing. Student tutors will act as coaches and soundboards rather than experts who can "fix" a problem. Writing is a process: tutors will work with tutees wherever they are in that process from forming ideas to revising completed drafts. Training sessions will occur in early January. For further information, please see Ms. Daroszeski or Mr. Biel. A link to the application is available on the Rufus King online calendar.
WHEN Tuesdays, 3-4pm
Thursdays 3pm-4pm
2nd and 4th Monday each month
3rd Hour Study-hall, Tuesdays and Thursdays
Bring in any sort of writing!
Academic Writing
College Entrance Essays
Personal Statements for
jobs or school
Creative Writing
Extended Essays
Personal Projects
ACT Practice Writing
Scholarship Application Essays
Other writing
Rufus King Cares!
Students in Mrs. Dreyer's Health classes demonstrated their
King PRIDE by donating 1,725 pounds of food to our
community partner Hunger Task Force. Students met and
applied the Wisconsin State Health Education Standard of
Advocacy and the IB - ATL of Social Collaborative Skills by
donating food over a two week period to help meet our
communities' needs of hunger. This amount of food will feed
1,150 individuals or 43 families (of four) for approximately 3-5