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Whitefish Bay
High school is a name used in some parts of the world, and particularly in North America, to describe the last segment of compulsory secondary education. It is preceded by primary education. High school is also the name used to describe the institution in which the final stage of compulsory education takes place. In the United States, high schools generally consist of grades 9, 10, 11, and 12, although the inclusion of grade 9 varies by school district.
Whitefish Bay High School is a comprehensive public secondary school located in the village of Whitefish Bay Wisconsin in United States. Approximately 900 students attend the school from September through June, in grades 9 through 12. The high school's principal is Bill Henkle. The school colors are blue and gray while the mascot is known as the Blue Dukes. The school building has five story tower and facade that rise over the main entrance and dominate the skyline of the surrounding landscape. The high school has a 20 minute individual self help period during lunch and open campus.
The school awards one credit per passing semester per class. Students must earn at least a 1.667 cumulative Grade Point Average, GPA in order to graduate, unless they pass the Wisconsin High School Graduation Test, or HSGT. If they both fail to meet the GPA requirements and fail to pass the HSGT, they may still graduate if they are recommended by their teachers. A student may drop a course in exchange for a study hall within the first 15 days of a semester without penalty. The school has numerous musicals and other productions. Generally there is a fall play and a spring musical. The school sports program offers football, girls and boys swimming, soccer, cross country, volleyball, basketball, track and girl’s gymnastics.
The mission of Whitefish Bay High School is to provide their students equal opportunities to grow along with all round development. Its helps the students to understand their true potential and helps them to acquire knowledge in a unique way resulting in the development of values which are essential for future success. The school curriculum, as well as curricular and extra curricular activities, includes experiences that enable students to realize personal and civic goals which allow them to mature and to be responsible members of our constantly changing society.
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