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It’s Wolverine Time! We want to participate in your success . Graduation Requirements 23 credits English: 4 credits Math: 4 credits Science: 4 credits Social Studies: 3 credits Career/For. Lang./Fine Arts: 3 credits Health/Personal Fitness. Class of 2018. School Day: 8:25-3:31
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Graduation Requirements 23credits English: 4 credits Math: 4 credits Science: 4 credits Social Studies: 3 credits Career/For. Lang./Fine Arts: 3 credits Health/Personal Fitness Class of 2018
School Day: 8:25-3:31 Modified Block Schedule M,Tue,Fri- 7 period day/50 min classes W, Th- 4 period day/90 min classes (with a built in IF/Study Hall) Report card every 9 weeks Final Grades posted and credit earned at the conclusion of the course Credit/Units: Year-long course = 1.0 credit….Half-year course = .50 credit Grading Scale:Grading Scale A (90 – 100) 4.0 B (80 – 89) 3.0 C (70 – 79) 2.0 Summative Grades (75%) Formative Grades (25%) West 101
Keys to consider in class selection • How motivated are you? • What kind of student do you want to be? • What are your future goals? • Do you push yourself to be the best? • Are you persistence and determined when it gets difficult? • How involved are you? Find a balance! *school organizations *athletics *leadership positions *community activities
Visual Arts I Sculpture Musical Theatre Technical Theatre Fundamentals of Dramatic Arts Acting Int. Mixed Chorus Advanced Chorus Band @ Woodwinds Band @ Brass Percussion Arts and Humanities
Engineering and Technology(Foundations of Engineering & Technology) Science,Technology, & Math Career Cluster
Food/Nutrition Pathway(Food/Nutrition & Wellness) Cosmetology(Intro to Personal Care Service) Human Services Career Cluster
Audio Video Technology and Film(Audio Video Tech I) Arts, AV Technology & Communications Career Cluster
Sports and Entertainment Marketing (Marketing Principals) Culinary Arts (Sophomores only) Hospitality/Tourism Career Cluster
Marketing and Management Pathway (Marketing Principles) Fashion Marketing Pathway (Marketing Principles) Marketing Career Cluster
Web and Digital Design (Introduction to Digital Technology) Information Technology Career Cluster
*Drivers Education Must submit payment of $100 by April 11th , 2014. (on-line @ WFHS website or cash/check to WFHS main office) *Team Sports *Weight Training *Journalism(on-line application required) (THIS IS A PATHWAY CLUSTER) Other Freshman Elective Options
Sample Schedule • 9th Lit/Comp • Biology • Coordinate Algebra • Health/Personal Fitness • Elective • Elective • Elective
9th World Lit/Comp Honors Biology Honors Accelerated Coordinate Algebra Health/Per. Fitness Spanish/French/Latin/ASL I AP Human Geography Elective (student choice) Note: Soc St is NOT a requirement in 9th gr. Sample Schedule
Counselor Visit to Middle Schools Vickery Creek Middle School -February 10th @ 10:15 Liberty Middle School- February 11th @ 1:30 Piney Grove Middle School- February 13th @ 2:45
Counselor Help Counselors will be available on a walk-in basis on the following days: Please note: This is not an excused absence for your student at the MS Wednesday, February 26th Thursday, February 27th Hours: 8:30 am to 3:30 pm
WFHS PEP RALLYMarch 3, 2013 VICKERY CREEK MIDDLE SCHOOL @ 10:30-12:00 LIBERTY MIDDLE SCHOOL and PINEY GROVE MIDDLE SCHOOL @ 1:00-2:30
Parent Portal Teachers are making academic recommendations (English, Math, Science) Students/parents will be able to view recommendations once the Portal OPENS on: Wednesday, Feb 19th Students/parents will pick electives and 3 alternatives choices in Portal. PortalCLOSES on: Friday, March 7th
Course Waiver If you are completing a Course Waiver Request to override a teacher recommendation …all Waivers are due by: April 11th Waivers will be completed online ONLY
Wolverine Days Dates TBD (end of July) Pick up class schedule Find your classes/tour the building Pay fees (Locker, PE Uniform etc.) Clubs, Activities, Athletics Purchase Spirit Wear Bus # and route information