Questions from the Jan. 18 PTSA Meeting- Hazelwood West High School

Two questions were posed at the PTSA/Guidance meeting the evening of Jan. 18. Below is more information on the subjects. 

The first question was whether or not cheerleaders must meet National Clearinghouse Standards for participation at the collegiate level.  The answer to that question is yes. It is similar to all other atheletics that students participate in and must meet the standards for in order to compete at the collegiate level. 

For more information or questions, please contact WHS Athletic/Activities Director, Tim Williams at 314-953-5835.

The second question posed was on the topic of Project Lead the Way (PLTW) courses at West High.  Students may receive (for a fee) transcripted college credit for PLTW Engineering and Biomedical Sciences courses from universities such as Missouri University of Science and Technology,  Central Missouri State University and Rochester Institute of Technology. 

Students must complete the PLTW course with an 80% or better and score at least 70 percent on the online End of Course Final Exam provided by PLTW.  The cut score for the final exam is determined by each university granting the credit.  The PLTW instructor will provide students with information about the universities granting credit and their requirements.  For more information please contact your child's counselor. 

This information will also be available in the 2011 - 12 High School Program of Studies Guides which will be sent home with students in the next 1-2 weeks.