Student Services

Waterford Union High School Prepares Students for:

College

ACT/SAT Information

All Waterford Union High School students will take a state-mandated ACT in early spring of their junior year. This test is offered during the school day and is a college reportable score. In addition, students may register with ACT to take the ACT on a National Test Date. Colleges will use the best score for admission purposes when applying to colleges in senior year.

The ACT measures the knowledge, understanding, and skills that you have acquired throughout your education. Therefore the best preparation for the test is successful completion of rigorous college preparatory courses at Waterford Union High School. This includes a minimum of 3 or more years of math, science, social studies, and 4 years of English. Four years of math, science, and social studies is highly recommended.

ACT Prep

This is an optional third-part class available for students through the ACT website.

ACT Test Dates

Students attending a college or university that requires SAT can find more information here

College Websites

College Visits

Financial Aid

Waterford Union High School Financial Aid Night

Early Fall

College Net Price Calculators

US Department of Education Student Aid Site

Preparing for college
Understanding costs/types of aid
FAFSA4caster

The Smart Student’s Guide to Financial Aid- FinAid!

Interactive calculators (EFC, savings, etc)
Ask the Aid Advisor
Glossary of Financial Aid Terms
Planning beyond financial aid

Free Application for Federal Student Aid – FAFSA

Planning For College

Request a Transcript

Scholarships

Start College Now

Career

Apprenticeship

Apprenticeship is post-secondary education like a college or university. But there’s a big difference. Apprentices learn only a portion of their skills in a traditional classroom. They receive most of their training on-the-job, while working for an employer who pays a good wage. The employment is the primary requirement for an apprenticeship – a job must exist in order for the apprentice to be trained. The classroom instruction is usually provided through the Wisconsin Technical College system.

Register today!

Career Exploration

Waterford Union High School encourages Juniors and Seniors to explore post-secondary education and career options. Up to two (2) days may be excused for this purpose and not count against your 10-day excused absence limit for Exam exemptions. When this completed form is submitted, your attendance will be changed to College Visit (CV). This form may be used for visits to colleges, universities, technical schools, military recruiters and/or job shadowing opportunities.

Course Guide Career Pathway

Department of Workforce Development

The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) is a state agency charged with building and strengthening Wisconsin’s workforce in the 21st century and beyond.

The Department’s primary responsibilities include providing job services, training and employment assistance to people looking for work, at the same time as it works with employers on finding the necessary workers to fill current job openings.

GPS Work-Based Learning

Youth Apprenticeship

Xello

XELLO (formally Career Cruising) is available for WUHS students to explore a variety of post-secondary options. Interest testing, post-secondary school searches, and information on hundreds of careers are available at the click of a button through XELLO.

WUHS students will use XELLO in the classroom and in individual meetings with their counselors. Students will have every opportunity to explore post-secondary options, research careers, and build an Individual Learning Plan in XELLO throughout their 4 years here at WUHS.

Students must be logged into their WUHS Google Account to access XELLO.

Life

Academic Award Night

Early Graduation

Gateway Technical College High School programs

These classes will take place during the school day, allowing students to leave to attend courses off campus. This is a free option (students may be charged tuition if courses are not completed successfully) available for students to earn college credit. Applications are due May 15, but students who turn in their applications before March 1 will be given priority. There are currently six programs available that we will be offering. These courses can save you between $1,200 – $2,300. Contact Mrs. Meyer for an application!

Job Postings

Military

Student and Family Assistance Program

We know that a healthy home and family life helps to nurture academic excellence. To promote healthy homes, minds and families, the Waterford School District is proud to offer the Student and Family Assistance Program (SFAP) through Aurora Healthcare at no charge to all Waterford School District students and families residing in the same household.

This program provides students and families up to six goal-focused confidential professional counseling, consultation, or intervention sessions per family member, per issue to address personal, family or environmental factors that impact academic performance or personal well being.

Sponsored by the Employee Assistance Program of Aurora Health Care, the counselors of the Student and Family Assistance Program have been serving Wisconsin families for more than 25 years.

HOW IT WORKS:

Help begins when a family member or legally responsible adult calls the program. Based on your needs, Aurora specialists will:

• Connect you by phone with a professional counselor who will consult with you.

• Schedule a confidential appointment with a program counselor for you or your family. Many times, a family’s concerns can be resolved within program sessions, saving time and money.

• Assist with an insurance or community based referral, if your situation requires further treatment or additional resources.

All services are confidential. No information about you or your family situation will be shared with school personnel without your permission.

WHEN TO USE THE PROGRAM:

This varies from person to person. Generally, it’s wise to seek help when a problem:

• Interferes with normal activities

• Occupies too much of your time

• Persists for more than several weeks

TYPICAL CONCERNS MAY INCLUDE:

• Academic pressures

• Alcohol/drug issues

• Anxiety and depression

• Child/family issues

• Divorce/blended families

• Marital/relationship issues

• Parenting issues and questions

• Stress management

COACHING FOR BEHAVIOR CHANGES

The program also offers coaching for students and families at the middle and high school level who are going through behavior changes. Topics for coaching sessions include:

• Anger Management

• Rethinking Drinking

• Coping with Stress, Anxiety & Change

• Marijuana Use

For confidential, FREE assistance, call Aurora SFAP at 800-236-3231. You may also contact your Student Services staff member at your individual school for assistance or see the links provided for additional information on how or when to utilize the SFAP program.

Work Permits

The Department of Workforce Development's Equal Rights Division has developed a new online work permit application tool. The online application will be available to the parents of minors 24 hours a day, 7 days a week from any computer, tablet, smartphone, or similar device. You can access the site at https://dwd.wisconsin.gov/er/laborstandards/workpermit/. Payment is made directly to the department through the application, using a credit or debit card or by ACH direct withdrawal. Once the permit application process is complete, the Department mails a paper copy of the permit directly to the employer.

Additional Resources

Letters of Recommendation

Academic Career Planning

Pre-Excused Absence Form

School Social Worker

MEET OUR STAFF

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Band Booster Fundraiser

Are you planning to purchase gift cards this holiday season? Consider buying them through the band booster organization! The orders are due December 13th, and the gift cards will be delivered on December 19. You can view the ordering form here: https://bit.ly/3YYYe5M, and you can check out the full list of gift cards available by visiting glscrip.com.

Questions? Contact Mr. Luttio at rluttio@wuhs.us

2025–26 FAFSA® Form Now Available

The 2025–26 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form is now available. You can complete the form to apply for financial aid for attendance at college or career school between July 1, 2025, and June 30, 2026.

If you successfully submitted your FAFSA form during the beta testing period, you don’t need to resubmit it.

FAFSA forms submitted online will typically be processed in one to three days. Once your form is processed, you’ll be able to review your FAFSA Submission Summary and your FAFSA information will be made available to your selected schools.

You also can make updates or corrections (such as adding a school or a missing signature) to your FAFSA form.

Prepare To Fill Out the 2025–26 FAFSA® Form

Here are some ways you can get ready to fill out your FAFSA form:

Create a StudentAid.gov account (if you don’t already have one).
Learn about the documents you may need to fill out the FAFSA form.
Determine your dependency status and whether your parent(s) or spouse will be required to contribute information on your FAFSA form.
If you’re a dependent student, use the Who’s My FAFSA Parent? wizard to identify which parent(s) will be a required contributor on your form.

Stay Informed

Stay informed about 2025–26 FAFSA changes and receive up-to-date notifications and information:

Follow Federal Student Aid on social media for resources and announcements.

X/Twitter
Instagram
Facebook
YouTube (informational videos)
YouTube (educational webinars)

We’ll email students (and parents of dependent students) who applied on the 2024–25 form, reminding them to apply for 2025–26. To ensure you receive updates, log in to your StudentAid.gov account and confirm that we have your current email address.

NHS Poinsettia Sale

The National Honor Society is selling Poinsettia from November 1 until December 3. They are $25 each, and the money raised will be donated to the cystic fibrosis Foundation. Thank you an NHS member or Mrs. Grisius/Mrs. Thoen for more information.

Transcripts and Scholarships

Seniors, How to request your transcript to be sent to a college via XELLO:
Directions

Some colleges will want your transcript after 1st-semester grades are in. You'll have to make another request for that at that time. At the end of the school year, you'll have to make one final request for the college to have your final grades.

Do you need a transcript to be sent somewhere other than a college? www.parchment.com

Scholarship page--this will be updated as we get scholarship information. You are more than welcome to search out scholarships yourself as well.
Local scholarships will come about in March! We encourage you to apply for as many scholarships as you can. There are so many places that give out free money!
Scholarships

Free Mental Health Events

Karlie wanted to share a few FREE Mental Health Events that are coming up in our area. The events are open to all families who may have youth experiencing mental health needs. Both events are happening in Burlington, WI. If you are interested, please see the information listed below by clicking the links. If you have any questions, please contact Karlie (kseidl@wuhs.us).

- Youth Mental Health Resource Fair (Nov. 13th 5-7pm)

- Helping Children and Adolescents with ADHD (3-part series- virtual option is available as well)

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In This Section

Waterford Union High School Prepares Students for:

College

ACT/SAT Information

College Websites

College Visits

Financial Aid

Planning For College

Request a Transcript

Scholarships

Start College Now

Career

Apprenticeship

Career Exploration

Course Guide Career Pathway

Department of Workforce Development

GPS Work-Based Learning

Youth Apprenticeship

Xello

Life

Academic Award Night

Early Graduation

Gateway Technical College High School programs

Job Postings

Military

Student and Family Assistance Program

HOW IT WORKS:

WHEN TO USE THE PROGRAM:

TYPICAL CONCERNS MAY INCLUDE:

COACHING FOR BEHAVIOR CHANGES

Work Permits

Additional Resources

MEET OUR STAFF

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