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Welcome to Parent Power Whittier High School Summer 2012

Welcome to Parent Power Whittier High School Summer 2012. Mission Statement. To provide students a rigorous curriculum and give support to complete the A-G college requirements as a means to ensure that all students are prepared for post secondary opportunities.

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Welcome to Parent Power Whittier High School Summer 2012

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  1. Welcome to Parent PowerWhittier High SchoolSummer 2012

  2. Mission Statement To provide students a rigorous curriculum and give support to complete the A-G college requirements as a means to ensure that all students are prepared for post secondary opportunities.

  3. Mrs. Lori Eshilian Principal Mr. Juan Anzaldo Asst. Principal Business and Activities Mr. Tim Liggett Asst. Principal Curriculum Mrs. Devon Monson Asst. Principal Guidance WHS Administration

  4. W.H.S. Student Support Services • Dean of Students • Mr. Randy Castillo (Security/Safety) • Counselors • Mr. Matt Tremper A-Espinoza (College Support) 12th Grade Lead • Mr. Joseph Delgadillo Estephan-Larios (Avid)11th Grade Lead • Ms. Lou Muñoz Lartundo-Novak (CCA)9th Grade Lead • Ms. Reina Shebesta Nuñez-Scuotto (Intervention) • Ms. Nancy Velasco Sedillo-Z(Puente) 10th Grade Lead

  5. Guidance Office Ms. Jennifer Balag Clerks Ms. Jennifer Silva Registrar Ms. Sandra Ruiz Attendance Coord. Ms. Wanda Seguin Attendance Office Clerk II Ms. Cathy Giles Clerk III Ms. Yolanda Lord Whittier High School Guidance Office Personnel

  6. Cardinals with Class C: Citizenship L: Leadership A: Achievement S: Self Respect S: Service to our community

  7. CITIZENSHIP

  8. Attendance Procedures Parents: call the Attendance Office (ext 2040,2041) If your student is absent! • An unverified absences becomes a TRUANCY within 3 days! (Saturday School is the only way to clear a truancy) • 3 absences per semester is excessive • 3 tardies per semester is excessive

  9. School Wide Positive Behavior Expectations • No use of electronic devices during class hours: Items may be confiscated and turned in to Guidance • WHS is not responsible for lost or stolen items • Bullying and use of electronic devices to bully are strictly prohibited! (We Recommend that Students leave IPODS, MP3’s, etc… @ home!) Other Expectations: • Carry ID at all times • No use of profanity • No use of skateboards • No cheating

  10. Whittier Union High School DistrictDiscipline Policy NO: • Possession of controlled substance • Possession of weapon • Assault/Battery • Vandalism Consequences: • Police notification • Transfer to different school within district • Expulsion

  11. Bell Schedule (Monday) Late Start Day Meetings 7:30 – 8:40 Students arrive to school at 8:40 Per. 1 9:00 – 9:48 Per. 2 9:53 – 10:41 Break 10:36 – 10:46 Per. 3 11:01 – 11:51 Per. 4 11:56 – 12:44 Lunch 12:38 – 1:08 Per. 5 1:19 –2:07 Per. 6 2:12 – 3:00 Check bulletin, website or Guidance Calendar for change in schedule Block Schedule Days Per. 0 7:00 – 8:05 (now offering for 9th!) Per. 1/2 8:10 – 10:10 Break 10:02 – 10:12 Per. 3/4 10:25 – 12:25 Lunch 12:22 – 12:52 Per. 5/6 1:00 – 3:00 20 Minutes of Embedded Support in EACH CLASS! Extended social time privileges are earned during Sophomore/Junior /Senior year

  12. WHS Senators! • Every 9th grade student has a personal Senator- Link to High School • Your student will meet a Senator at Freshman First Day

  13. Academic Mentors • Tutoring Services in Guided Study Core Classes • Positive Interaction with Upper Classmen students • Developing future Leaders

  14. 9th Grade Guidance Activities • Freshman 1st Day • Quarter 1 Progress Check / 4 Year Plan • Semester 1 Reality Check • Spring Programming for Summer/Fall • Targeted lunch activities throughout the year

  15. GraduationRequirementsA-G College EntranceRequirements Need 220 Credits to Graduate: Required Courses-170 Credits: 4 yrs. English (Senior Project completed in Senior English) A-G 3 yrs. Math (Algebra, Geometry, Algebra 2) A-G 3 yrs. Science (Biology, Physics, Chemistry) A-G 3 yrs. Social Studies (World Civilizations, US History, Government/Economcs) A-G 1 yr. Visual or Performing ArtA-G 2 yrs. PE 1 yr. Practical Art Elective Classes - 50 Credits Computer Literacy 2 yrs. Foreign Language A-G California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE) Math (350) English Language Arts (350)

  16. PE Mandatory Dress OUR MISSION IS FOR YOUR STUDENT TO SUCCEED! PE Dress + Participation = A Non Dress + Absences = F PE clothes are available for sale in the B&A Office $25/set Medium Gray T Shirt, Red Basketball Shorts NO oversized clothing!! “Loaners”, if needed, will be issued at the beginning of class

  17. ZERO PERIOD ! • 7:00- 8:05 Tuesday-Friday • Options: English, Science, Math, Band • No 6th period • PREP is available 6th period • GREAT for athletics! Sign Up in Foyer after presentation!

  18. Dress for RespectDress for Success • Wear clothes that cover YOUR body and your underwear • Wear clothes that do not make you look like a member of a gang OR involved in illegal activity • Wear clothes that do not advertise unhealthy or unsafe practices, or sexually explicit words. • Wear clothes that are safe and would not cause damage to yourself or others. • Wear only a WHS Cardinal hat at school. • School Pictures must be dress code!!!

  19. We Value Respect & Success

  20. Most Careers Require a Dress Code

  21. Service to the Community

  22. How to be Successful Be connected to WHS!! Academic *Guided Study *Avid *Puente *Cardinal Computer Academy Extracurricular *Sports * Cadet/Concert Band *Tall/Color Flags *Pepster Squad Social • School dances * Over 30 clubs/organizations Remember to purchase your ASB card!

  23. Project Learn Prep Program Before and After School in the Library • Tutoring • Enrichment Classes • Fieldtrips

  24. Important Dates to Remember Fall Enrollment Day: Thursday, August 16 8:00 am- 1:00 pm Meet on Front Lawn BRING YOUR PACKET! 1st Day of School August 29, 7:55 am • Freshmen First Day • August 28 • 7:45-1:45 pm • Meet in Gym for Assembly and Senator Activities • Hot Dog BBQ! • Attend all classes to meet teacher and review planner BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHTOctober 4, 6:00-8:30 *MEET IN AUDITORIUM*

  25. Ways to stay informed Visit our website:www.wuhsd.org • Teachers phone extensions and homepage • Upcoming events • Resources Click on Guidance Link • Community Resources/College Information/Power Point Presentations • Teleparent • Monthly Guidance Calendar • Will be emailed to you!

  26. AVAILABE AFTER BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT!

  27. Thank You For Coming!!! • Counselors will be available for questions & answers • Fall enrollment paperwork is available in Foyer- please return on Thursday, August 16 No Forms = No SCHEDULE!

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