Student Services & Counseling Center

Traverse City West's Transcript Information Line is 231.933.7702. Whether you are a business requesting verification or an individual needing a copy of your records, we will do our best to facilitate your request. For a transcript or verification requests, please:

• Complete a Transcript Records Request Form located in the main office or counseling office at West Senior High School (5376 North Long Lake Rd).
• Request your transcript or verification by mail. If you are requesting records by mail, please be sure to include the following:
  • Transcript Records Request Form
  • Full legal name of the student
  • Full name used when in attendance at West Senior High School
  • Date of birth
  • The year graduated or last in attendance
  • Print the address where your transcripts should be mailed
  • Phone number where you can be reached
  • Please date and sign your request and include the appropriate fee. If this is for verification by a business, we will need the signature of the person whose records you are inquiring about.
  • Mail to: Traverse City West Senior High School, Attn: Student Records, 5376 N. Long Lake Rd., Traverse City MI 49685
• There is a $3.00 fee per transcript for graduates from the years 2000 to our most recent graduates. The fee is $4.00 before the year 2000. A request for a faxed transcript is $5.00. Please be advised that most educational institutions will not accept a faxed transcript as an official copy. At the present time we do not accept credit cards.
• If you are requesting a duplicate diploma, the cost is $30 and the wait is approximately 6 weeks. The wait on a transcript or verification is approximately 1 week.
• All checks should be made out to TCAPS.

If you have questions or a request that has not been addressed, please call our our registrar at 231.933.7702.

Academic Offerings

TCAPS-TCWSH Course Offerings

• TCAPS High School Graduation Requirements
• 2024-25 TCWSH Course Selection Guide
• CTC Program Overview Brochure
• 9th Grade Course Selection Form
• 10th Grade Course Selection Form
• 11th Grade Course Selection Form
• 12th Grade Course Selection Form
• TCAPS K-12 Course Catalog

NorthEd Career Tech Center Programs

TC West Juniors or Seniors that are on track for graduation may request to learn for half of their school day in a specialized program at North Ed Career Tech. TCAPS transportation is provided each day.

Northwest Education Services (North Ed) Career Tech is a career and technical education school serving more than twenty high schools and over 1,100 juniors and seniors in the five-county Grand Traverse area. The center offers training in 23 career fields utilizing the latest technology and state-of-the-art equipment. North Ed Career Tech and regional schools share great pride in preparing students for immediate job placement, postsecondary education, or military service.

Programs include:

• Agriscience
• Auto Repair
• Aviation Maintenance
• Business Careers
• Collision Repair
• Construction Trades
• Culinary Arts
• Early Education
• Electrical Occupations
• Engineering Academy
• Film & New Media
• Graphic Arts
• Health Sciences
• Information Technology
• Power Equipment
• Precision Machining
• Public Safety
• Robotics & Automation
• Teacher Academy
• Web & App Development
• Welding
• Writers Studio

NMC Early Middle College & Dual Enrollment

• Northwestern Michigan College Website
• WSH Steps to Dual Enrollment
• TCAPS Dual Enrollment Information
• WSH Steps to Early College
• TCAPS Early College Information

Student Supports

TCAPS Student Support Network

Student Assistance

For student assistance information, please contact our school counselors listed at the bottom of this webpage.

TCAPS Student Support Network (SSN)

The Student Support Network (SSN) is a program administered by Traverse City Area Public Schools that provides free supportive, education-related services to students, ages 3-20, who lack fixed, regular and adequate housing. SSN ensures the educational rights of families and youth as required by the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act. Visit the TCAPS SSN website for more information about the program and its services.

For more information about SSN at West Senior High, please contact

• Katie Kubesh, 231.933.1789

Information about TCAPS' Social Work Services

Academic Assistance

Teacher, counselors and principals will continue to monitor and communicate with students that are not passing their classes. Parents should also be aware that for students not achieving at appropriate levels, the services listed below continue to be available to your student:

Academic Assistance Services

• Testing Center -LMC, Daily, 7:30 am -3pm
• Homework Hub - Monday-Thursday from 3:10-4:10 in the LMC
• Indigenous Education - B-114
• NHS Tutoring (free service) can be arranged by your student's counselor or neighborhood office
• Tutor List - A list of tutors is compiled for you as a courtesy service of TCAPS. Certified teachers included on this list have indicated an interest in tutoring and have been reviewed by the TCAPS human resources staff. We recommend that you interview tutors to determine if they fit your needs and to make individual arrangements directly with the tutor.

Additional Counseling / Student Services

• For additional assistance, please visit the school counseling office or call 231.933.7700.
• After viewing your student's grades and speaking with your student on their work in any particular class, please know you can always contact your student’s instructor through email or phone. Visit the Our Staffwebpage for staff contact information.

Titan Food Pantry

Titan Food Pantry Requests: If current students/families are in need of any food, personal or household supply items, please complete this survey. You will be contacted discreetly when items are ready for pick-up from your Neighborhood Office.

Donations to the TC West Food Pantry are ALWAYS WELCOME!

Commonly requested items can be dropped off to our Main Office (Door #1):

• HOUSEHOLD ITEMS: toilet paper, cleaning supplies, clorox wipes
• PERSONAL ITEMS: women's deodorant, hand soap, bar soap and razors
• FOOD ITEMS: red sauce for pasta, canned chicken, canned tuna, soups (not ramen noodles), mac & cheese (microwavable containers work best), pastas (ravioli, etc that are microwavable), cereal, protein bars and other non-perishable snacks.

Resources

College Application Process + Common App

What You Need to Know

• The majority of colleges prefer that applications are completed online.
• Make sure college entrance requirements and application deadlines are met.
• Check application status online to make sure that all sections have been received.
• Watch announcements and WSH Counseling Office bulletin boards for college visits, open houses, and scholarship opportunities.
• Please allow 1 week for the counseling office to process the application

Online Applications/Common Applications

1. Speak with your counselor and teacher(s) about writing any required recommendations.
2. Email those teacher(s) and counselor, as requested on the Common Application.
3. Complete application with any required essay and pay application fee online.
4. Send ACT/SAT test scores directly from ACT- www.actstudent.org or SAT - www.collegeboard.com (if not previously sent during MME testing).
5. If you are going to be filling out Common App your transcript will be uploaded to those applications automatically. If you are not using Common App THEN use parchment to send your transcript.
6. Send transcripts directly from www.parchment.com

• Set up Account - you’ll need an email address
• Type “West Senior High” when asked for current high school
• Select Destinations – colleges, scholarship funds, NCAA, etc.
• Confirm Request – there is no fee for Michigan Students thanks to a grant
• Track Delivery – you’ll get email notifications when delivered
• Remember to send final transcript in June to college or university you are planning to attend

1. If required, print “High School Counselor Form” by the college/university. Bring a #10 (4 1/8” x 9 ½”) mailing envelope addressed to college with 1 stamp in upper right hand corner to Mrs. Jean in the Counseling Office. WSH mails this form.

Paper Applications

1. Fill out application completely. Type or print neatly in black ink.
2. Attach application fee, if applicable. Make check payable to college.
3. Print “High School Counselor Form” if required by the college/university. Bring a 9”X12” mailing envelope addressed to college with 1 stamp in upper right hand corner to the counseling office. WSH mails this form. Complete application with any required essay and pay application fee online.
4. Send transcripts directly from www.parchment.com

• Set up Account - you’ll need an email address
• Type “West Senior High” when asked for current high school
• Select Destinations – colleges, scholarship funds, NCAA, etc.
• Confirm Request – there is no fee for Michigan Students thanks to a grant
• Track Delivery – you’ll get email notifications when delivered
• Remember to send final transcript in June to college or university you are planning to attend

1. Send ACT/SAT test scores directly from ACT- www.actstudent.org or SAT - www.collegeboard.com

NCAA Clearinghouse Registration Required for Division I & II Athletes

NAIA registration is required for nearly 300 member institutions that make up the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA).

1. View NCAA eligibility requirements
2. Potential college athletes should register by the fall of their senior year with the NCAA Clearinghouse at www.ncaaclearinghouse.net or the NAIA at www.naia.cstv.com
3. Send transcripts directly from www.parchment.com

• Set up Account - you’ll need an email address
• Type “West Senior High” when asked for current high school
• Select Destinations – colleges, scholarship funds, NCAA, etc.
• Confirm Request – there is no fee for Michigan Students thanks to a grant
• Track Delivery – you’ll get email notifications when delivered
• Remember to send final transcript in June to college or university you are planning to attend

1. Send ACT/SAT test scores directly from ACT- www.actstudent.org or SAT - www.collegeboard.com

College Board | SAT | Advanced Placement

College Board Advanced Placement

• AP Student Score Login
• AP Classroom Login (includes AP Daily)
• AP Credit Policy Search: Use this tool to find colleges that offer credit or placement for AP scores.