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WELCOME TO WALKERSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL !

WELCOME TO WALKERSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL !. Unlock the Doors to Success at WHS. Every staff member at WHS is here to help make you as successful as you want to be!. KEY INDIVIDUALS. Administrators: Mr. Concepcion Mr. Bittner Mrs. Jacques Mr. Smith Guidance Counselor: Mrs.Alexander

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WELCOME TO WALKERSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL !

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  1. WELCOME TO WALKERSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL !

  2. Unlock the Doors to Success at WHS Every staff member at WHS is here to help make you as successful as you want to be!

  3. KEY INDIVIDUALS • Administrators: Mr. Concepcion Mr. Bittner Mrs. Jacques Mr. Smith • Guidance Counselor: Mrs.Alexander • Front Office Secretaries: Mrs. Larkin Mrs. Mathews

  4. Principal’s Message • A few words from Mr. Concepcion

  5. HIGH SCHOOL • Clean slate • More responsibilities • Grades count! • Poor behavior may be recorded in permanent file

  6. Rigor Increases in High School • As you enter high school it is important to recognize that academic and behavioral expectations will increase. For example: • Less chances to re-do missing or poorly completed work • No second chances on HSA (1 chance each session) • More strict deadlines • You need to do your best the first time! • No Social Promotion • Greater maturity level expected in high school • Preparing for Real World - More individual responsibility is expected academically and behaviorally

  7. A strong start is important • During your high school career you have 32 chances to get 25 specific credits • Falling behind your classmates will place you in classes with underclassmen • Those who fall behind are more likely to drop-out • Don’t dig yourself a hole

  8. Beyond the Bell Instruction • Provides the extra support you need to be successful. • Tutoring opportunities in the four core areas • Transportation if you need to stay after with individual teachers • All subjects • Teachers are very willing to provide extra help, but students have to advocate for themselves and ask for the help • Two buses will run Tuesday and Thursday leaving WHS at 4:00.

  9. OFFICE REFERRALS: • Disruptive behavior • Defiance of authority • Lates/Tardies to school/class • Class cuts • Failure to identify self

  10. Electronic Devices • Cell phone is to be OFF and OUT OF SIGHT • If seen during school hours, disciplinary consequences may occur • Students can use office phone to contact parents • iPods may be used during lunch shift • WHS is not responsible for loss due to theft

  11. Dress Code: What NOT to wear: • 1. Anything with logos referring to: • Alcohol • Drugs • Sex • Tobacco • Violence • Head coverings (No Hats, Hoods, Bandanas) • Immodest clothing (Keep it covered!)

  12. WHAT IF I MESS UP? You must understand that your actions have consequences. . .

  13. Consequences for Misconduct • Teacher detention (lunch time or after school) • After school detention • Saturday School (3.5 hours long) • Suspension (OSS) • The specific consequences for individual actions are identified in student planners, online at www.fcps.org, and will be covered in grade level assemblies at the start of the school year

  14. TRANSPORTATION to WHS • Check www.FCPS.org for bus number and pick up/drop off times (instructions in pamphlet) • Use assigned bus stop only • Bring note to front office if riding home with a friend (need note from both sets of parents)

  15. MORNING ROUTINEFOR FRESHMEN • All freshmen should report to the auditorium upon arrival. Auditorium doors open around 7:05 AM. • The 7:20 AM bell signals dismissal.

  16. When do I eat??? Four lunch shifts Based on third block class Mixed grades

  17. LOCKERS • Lockers available first week during lunch shifts • Locks not provided • Can go to lockers between all classes • Do not share your locker

  18. Achieving Academic Success THE ESSENTIAL A’s 1. ATTENDANCE – Arrive to school & classes on time every day. • 5.5 illegal absences = term failure • 10.5 illegal absences = semester failure 2. ALERT– Be rested, awake & prepared for a day’s work.

  19. Essential A’s 3. ASSIGNMENTS– Complete allassignments (both in & out of class) on time & to the best of your ability. 4. ADVOCATE – Never be afraid to tell a teacher you are confused or ask for more help. 5. AGENDA – It’s free!! Use it to track assignment due dates, find school information, & as a hall pass.

  20. ESSENTIAL A’s 6. ACTIVITIES – Get involved in something affiliated with WHS. Sign up for a club, audition for a play, join the band, try out for a sports team.

  21. GRADES Parents and Students: • Check grades online via the Pinnacle Internet Viewer program • website: grades.fcps.org • Contact teachers with any questions or concerns

  22. Information from theGuidance Department • Ultimate goal: GRADUATION! • Must earn credits (no social promotion) • Need 6 credits to earn sophomore status • Need 25 credits to graduate

  23. FCPS GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

  24. FCPS GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

  25. FCPS GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

  26. *HIGH SCHOOL ASSESSMENTS (HSA) Students must take Maryland High School Assessments in the following subjects: • Algebra I (412) • Government (394) • English 10 (396) • Biology (400) A minimum score must be earned or a combined score of 1602 must be met.

  27. YOU ARE NOT IN THIS ALONE ! Together we CAN unlock the doors of success at WHS!

  28. Want more WHS? • Tour the building tonight! • Places to know • Be sure to locate all of the important places on the back of the pamphlet • Back to School Night • Thursday August 19th • 6:30-8:30 • Meet your children’s teachers • Understand classroom expectations • Tour the building again

  29. QUESTIONS?

  30. Contacts • http://whs.fcps.org • http://whsfreshman.wikispaces.com/ • christopher.bittner@fcps.org • (240)-236-7200

  31. Thank you for coming! Have a great school year!

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