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'''Millard West High School''' is a [[public high school]] located in [[Omaha, Nebraska]], [[United States]]. The school first opened its doors on August 17, 1995. Currently, Millard West High School is the second largest school within the [[Millard Public Schools]] district. In 2002, the school was designated as a [[Blue Ribbon Schools Program|National Blue Ribbon]] school of excellence.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://bennelson.senate.gov/news/details.cfm?id=241614 | title=TWO NEBRASKA SCHOOLS RECEIVE PRESTIGIOUS BLUE RIBBON AWARD | last=Nelson | first=Ben | date = May 30, 2002 | accessdate=2008-03-26}} {{Dead link|date=October 2010|bot=H3llBot}}</ref> The school uses [[block scheduling]], organizing classes in 4 blocks each day changing 4 semesters (or quarters) a year. |
'''Millard West High School''' is a [[public high school]] located in [[Omaha, Nebraska]], [[United States]]. The school first opened its doors on August 17, 1995. Currently, Millard West High School is the second largest school within the [[Millard Public Schools]] district. In 2002, the school was designated as a [[Blue Ribbon Schools Program|National Blue Ribbon]] school of excellence.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://bennelson.senate.gov/news/details.cfm?id=241614 | title=TWO NEBRASKA SCHOOLS RECEIVE PRESTIGIOUS BLUE RIBBON AWARD | last=Nelson | first=Ben | date = May 30, 2002 | accessdate=2008-03-26}} {{Dead link|date=October 2010|bot=H3llBot}}</ref> The school uses [[block scheduling]], organizing classes in 4, 90 minute, blocks each day changing 4 semesters (or quarters) a year. |
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In 2005, Millard voters approved the fourth-largest bond project in district history, providing $78 million for the construction of Millard South, renovations to all three high schools, one middle school and one elementary school, and the purchase of new land and technology.<ref>[http://www.mpsomaha.org/mps/docs/documents/Bond%20Issue%20History.doc]{{dead link|date=August 2013}}</ref> Of that, $6.2 million was appropriated to Millard West for the building of new classrooms and band room additions. These improvements were completed Summer 2007.<ref>[http://www.mpsomaha.org/mps/olpu/documents/Fall%2007%20Millard%20Memo.pdf]{{dead link|date=August 2013}}</ref> |
In 2005, Millard voters approved the fourth-largest bond project in district history, providing $78 million for the construction of Millard South, renovations to all three high schools, one middle school and one elementary school, and the purchase of new land and technology.<ref>[http://www.mpsomaha.org/mps/docs/documents/Bond%20Issue%20History.doc]{{dead link|date=August 2013}}</ref> Of that, $6.2 million was appropriated to Millard West for the building of new classrooms and band room additions. These improvements were completed Summer 2007.<ref>[http://www.mpsomaha.org/mps/olpu/documents/Fall%2007%20Millard%20Memo.pdf]{{dead link|date=August 2013}}</ref> |
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In addition to its regular diploma, Millard West offers students one optional diploma paths: liberal arts. The liberal arts diploma is more general in scope, whereas the specialty diploma focuses on a particular subject area. Subject areas of choice for the specialty diploma include: fine & performing arts, business, family & consumer science, health occupations, industrial technology and technology. Students can also receive a 'distinguished' diploma by taking additional classes and achieving a higher GPA.<ref>[http://www.mpsomaha.org/mwhs/Academics/DiplomaPaths/DiplomaPaths.doc..htm] {{wayback|url=http://www.mpsomaha.org/mwhs/Academics/DiplomaPaths/DiplomaPaths.doc..htm |date=20090321173159 }}</ref> |
In addition to its regular diploma, Millard West offers students one optional diploma paths: liberal arts. The liberal arts diploma is more general in scope, whereas the specialty diploma focuses on a particular subject area. Subject areas of choice for the specialty diploma include: fine & performing arts, business, family & consumer science, health occupations, industrial technology and technology. Students can also receive a 'distinguished' diploma by taking additional classes and achieving a higher GPA.<ref>[http://www.mpsomaha.org/mwhs/Academics/DiplomaPaths/DiplomaPaths.doc..htm] {{wayback|url=http://www.mpsomaha.org/mwhs/Academics/DiplomaPaths/DiplomaPaths.doc..htm |date=20090321173159 }}</ref> |
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Millard West offers many [[Advanced Placement Program]] (AP) courses. Participating students may choose to take AP exams, or also participate in Millard's dual enrollment program, which gives students concurrent credit at a local university or community college. |
Millard West offers many [[Advanced Placement Program]] (AP) courses. Participating students may choose to take AP exams, or also participate in Millard's dual enrollment program, which gives students concurrent credit at a local university or community college. As of August 2015, Millard West offers the following AP courses: |
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=== Advanced Placement courses === |
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! colspan="2" |AP Courses<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://mps.mwhs.schoolfusion.us/modules/cms/pages.phtml?pageid=150209|title=Millard West High School - General Information|website=mps.mwhs.schoolfusion.us|access-date=2016-04-25}}</ref> |
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!Course Name |
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!Dual Enrollement |
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|[[AP United States History|United States History]] |
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|YES |
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|[[AP European History|European History]] |
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|YES |
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|[[AP World History|World History]] |
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|YES |
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|[[AP United States Government and Politics|United States Government and Politics]] |
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|YES |
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|[[AP Psychology|Psychology]] |
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|YES |
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|[[AP Human Geography|Human Geography]] |
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|NO |
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|[[AP Comparative Government and Politics|Comparative Government and Politics]] |
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|YES |
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|[[AP Calculus AB|Calculus AB]] |
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|YES |
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|[[AP Calculus BC|Calculus BC]] |
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|YES |
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|[[AP Statistics|Statistics]] |
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|YES |
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|[[AP Physics 1|Physics 1]] |
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|NO |
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|[[AP Physics 2|Physics 2]] |
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|YES |
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|[[AP Chemistry|Chemistry]] |
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|NO |
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|[[AP Biology|Biology]] |
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|YES |
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|[[AP Environmental Science|Environmental Science]] |
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|NO |
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|[[AP English Language and Composition|English Language and Composition]] |
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|NO |
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|[[AP English Literature and Composition|English Literature and Composition]] |
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|YES |
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|[[AP Microeconomics|Microeconomics]] |
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|NO |
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|[[AP Macroeconomics|Macroeconomics]] |
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|NO |
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|[[AP German Language|German Language]] |
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|YES |
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|[[AP Spanish Language|Spanish Language]] |
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|YES |
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|[[AP French Language|French Language]] |
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|YES |
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|[[AP Music Theory|Music Theory]] |
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|YES |
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|[[AP Computer Science A|Computer Science]] |
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|NO |
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!Total: 24 |
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!Total: 16 |
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==Athletics== |
==Athletics== |
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Revision as of 01:27, 25 April 2016
41°12′03″N 96°11′41″W / 41.2009°N 96.1946°W
| Millard West High School | |
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| Location | |
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| Information | |
| Type | Public high school |
| Established | August 17, 1995 |
| Principal | Greg Tiemann |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Enrollment | 1823[1] (2014) |
| Campus | 5710 S. 176th Ave |
| Color(s) | Black & Green |
| Mascot | Wildcats |
| Newspaper | "Paw Print" |
| Yearbook | Prowler |
| Website | mps |
Millard West High School is a public high school located in Omaha, Nebraska, United States. The school first opened its doors on August 17, 1995. Currently, Millard West High School is the second largest school within the Millard Public Schools district. In 2002, the school was designated as a National Blue Ribbon school of excellence.[2] The school uses block scheduling, organizing classes in 4, 90 minute, blocks each day changing 4 semesters (or quarters) a year.
In 2005, Millard voters approved the fourth-largest bond project in district history, providing $78 million for the construction of Millard South, renovations to all three high schools, one middle school and one elementary school, and the purchase of new land and technology.[3] Of that, $6.2 million was appropriated to Millard West for the building of new classrooms and band room additions. These improvements were completed Summer 2007.[4]
Academics
In addition to its regular diploma, Millard West offers students one optional diploma paths: liberal arts. The liberal arts diploma is more general in scope, whereas the specialty diploma focuses on a particular subject area. Subject areas of choice for the specialty diploma include: fine & performing arts, business, family & consumer science, health occupations, industrial technology and technology. Students can also receive a 'distinguished' diploma by taking additional classes and achieving a higher GPA.[5]
Millard West offers many Advanced Placement Program (AP) courses. Participating students may choose to take AP exams, or also participate in Millard's dual enrollment program, which gives students concurrent credit at a local university or community college. As of August 2015, Millard West offers the following AP courses:
Advanced Placement courses
| AP Courses[6] | |
|---|---|
| Course Name | Dual Enrollement |
| United States History | YES |
| European History | YES |
| World History | YES |
| United States Government and Politics | YES |
| Psychology | YES |
| Human Geography | NO |
| Comparative Government and Politics | YES |
| Calculus AB | YES |
| Calculus BC | YES |
| Statistics | YES |
| Physics 1 | NO |
| Physics 2 | YES |
| Chemistry | NO |
| Biology | YES |
| Environmental Science | NO |
| English Language and Composition | NO |
| English Literature and Composition | YES |
| Microeconomics | NO |
| Macroeconomics | NO |
| German Language | YES |
| Spanish Language | YES |
| French Language | YES |
| Music Theory | YES |
| Computer Science | NO |
| Total: 24 | Total: 16 |
Athletics
Millard West's athletic teams have won the following state championships:
State championships
| State Championships[7] | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Sport | Number of Championships | Year |
| Fall | Football | 2 | 2001, 2008 |
| Cross Country, Boys | 3 | 2008, 2009, 2015 | |
| Cross Country, Girls | 1 | 2011 | |
| Winter | Swimming, Girls | 5 | 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2013 |
| Spring | Soccer, Boys | 2 | 2009, 2015 |
| Soccer, Girls | 4 | 2007, 2009, 2013, 2015 | |
| Lacrosse, Boys | 3 | 2007, 2009, 2014 | |
| Baseball | 2 | 2001, 2008 | |
| Track and field, Girls | 2 | 2012, 2013 | |
| Total | 23 | ||
In addition, the dance team won the 2009 Universal Dance Association National Championship (Small Varsity Hip Hop).[8]
The competitive cheerleading team has also won the Universal Cheerleading Association National Championship title 8 times, including 2001, 2002, 2003, 2007, 2010, 2011, 2012, and 2014.
Music department
Millard West's music department is split into three main branches: band, choir, and orchestra. Each branch contains multiple ensembles.
Band
The band at Millard West has many sub-divided ensembles. The Wildcat Marching Band competes as a varsity group each fall. There is also a JV marching band. The school's pep band plays at home sporting events. The Wildcat Marching band performs at occasional home football games, and hosts the "Wildcat Classic" competition, in which bands from multiple high schools participate.
The marching bands split further into three concert ensembles. The Concert Band is composed of Junior Varsity Marching Band members. The Symphonic Band consists of approximately 60–80 varsity members of the Wildcat Marching Band. The Wind Ensemble consists of approximately 40–50 Varsity Marching Band members
Choir
The choir at Millard West contains many separate ensembles. The Millard West Show Choirs compete each winter.
There are five concert choirs at Millard West. "Voce" is the Junior Varsity mixed gender choir. "Cantori" is the Varsity Women's Choir. Concert Choir contains approximately 60 varsity mixed gender members. The Competition Choir consists of approximately 40 varsity mixed gender members. The Concert and Competition Choirs combine to form "Singers".
Notable alumni
- Chris Klein - Class of 1997 - film actor (Election, Here on Earth, American Pie, Just Friends)
References
- ^ https://nsaahome.org/textfile/about/1415enroll.pdf
- ^ Nelson, Ben (May 30, 2002). "TWO NEBRASKA SCHOOLS RECEIVE PRESTIGIOUS BLUE RIBBON AWARD". Retrieved 2008-03-26. [dead link]
- ^ [1][dead link]
- ^ [2][dead link]
- ^ [3] Archived 2009-03-21 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "Millard West High School - General Information". mps.mwhs.schoolfusion.us. Retrieved 2016-04-25.
- ^ "Nebraska State Activities Association" (English). Retrieved 2012-06-20.
- ^ UDA.com - Universal Dance AssociationHome