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Welcome to Watkins Mill High School

Welcome to Watkins Mill High School. Class of 2012. Principal – Mr. Hobbs. Ms. Wilks A-F Ms. Lupia G-N Mr. Feamster O-Z. People to Know. Administrators. People to Know. School Counselors. Ms. Carr A-B Ms. Bodden C-F Mr. Saltzman G-K Ms. Blanco L-N Mr. Horkan O- Sh

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Welcome to Watkins Mill High School

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  1. Welcome to Watkins Mill High School Class of 2012

  2. Principal – Mr. Hobbs Ms. Wilks A-F Ms. Lupia G-N Mr. Feamster O-Z People to Know Administrators

  3. People to Know School Counselors • Ms. Carr A-B • Ms. Bodden C-F • Mr. Saltzman G-K • Ms. Blanco L-N • Mr. Horkan O-Sh • Ms. Wojtyna Si-Z Need to speak with your counselor? Come to the counseling office before school, after school, or during STEP and make an appointment.

  4. Career Information College Information Financial Aid Scholarships SAT/ACT Information Summer Enrichment Programs Employment People to Know College/Career InformationMs. Prochnow

  5. People to Know School Counseling Support Staff • Ms. Jacobson Registrar • Ms. Van Gilder Secretary • Ms. Walker Secretary • Ms. Rogewitz Secretary

  6. Things to Know Graduation Requirements

  7. Things to Know Graduation Requirements • 22.0 credits • High School Assessments • English* • Biology • NSL Government • Algebra • 75 SSL hours * English MSA meets requirement for both MSA and HSA

  8. Check the school website for opportunities See Mr. Ross (SSL Hour Coordinator) Pick up and turn in SSL forms in the Main Office Things to Know Student Service Learning Hours • Volunteer at a pre-approved community organization • School-based opportunities (Listen for announcements) • Take designated courses (Child Development, Horticulture) • Student Aide

  9. Things to Know Attendance Policies • Your parent/guardian should call the Attendance Office first thing in the morning if you will be absent. • A written note signed by your parent/guardian should be submitted upon your return. If a note is not received within 3 days the absence is recorded as UNEXCUSED. • Notes should include: • Student’s full name • Student’s ID number • Date(s) of absence • Parent/guardian signature • Daytime phone # for parent/guardian

  10. Things to Know Making Up Missed Work • In general, teachers will allow students as many days to make up missed work as the number of days the student was legally absent. Students should contact a friend when absent or see the individual teacher for assignments following a brief absence. • For extended illness, parents should contact the Counseling Office.

  11. Things to Know Unexcused Absences • 3 unexcused tardies = 1 unexcused absence • 3 unexcused absences = Loss of Credit (LC) warning • 5 unexcused absences = LC Students should see their administrator regarding an appeal in the event of an LC.

  12. A = 4.0 B = 3.0 C = 2.0 D = 1.0 E = 0.0 For each of your classes, determine the points for the grade you received. Add up the points for all of your classes. Divide the total by the number of classes. That’s your average! Things to Know Calculating Your Grade Average Note: You must earn a 2.0 in the most recent quarter and have no more than one E to be eligible to participate in extracurricular activities.

  13. Things to Know College GPA Averages • University of MD – College Park • 3.54 avg. GPA • 1251/1600 SAT (Reading & Math only) • Towson University • 3.32 avg. GPA • 1123/1600 SAT (Reading & Math only) • Georgetown University • 3.62 avg. GPA • 1365/1600 SAT (Reading & Math only)

  14. Things to Know College GPA Averages • University of MD – Baltimore County • 3.32 avg. GPA • 1191/1600 SAT (Reading & Math only) • Penn State • 3.41 avg. GPA • 1208/1600 SAT (Reading & Math only) • Frostburg State University • 2.85 avg. GPA • 992/1600 SAT (Reading & Math only)

  15. It’s time to get started! Things to Do Career and College Planning • Plan your time • Think about your priorities • Give thought to important decisions • Identify career options • Take rigorous courses (Honors, AP, IB)

  16. Things to Do Think About Career Options • Identify interests • Assess abilities • Investigate occupations • Talk to your parents, teachers, and other adults about their careers • Visit the Career Center • Take career-related courses

  17. Accounting Finance Medical Careers Child Development Horticulture Hospitality Management Project Lead-the-Way (Engineering) Web Design Cooperative Work Experience Things to Do Career Programs/Coursesat WMHS

  18. Gaithersburg Design & Merchandising Cosmetology Auto Body 1 Auto Tech 1 Horticulture & Landscaping TEHST Foundations of Auto Tech Auto Body Repair Tech Automotive Tech Biotechnology Principles of Architecture Printing, Graphics & Electronic Media Foundations of Building & Construction Carpentry Electricity Nail Technology Network Operations Interior Design Things to Do Career Program/Courses

  19. Things to Do College Search Options • Online college search websites • NAVIANCE Family Connection • Bridges • College Board • College representative visits • College fairs • College tours/visits

  20. Write down all assignments in your agenda book Complete and submit all homework Plan for tests and quizzes Keep records of work Check Edline regularly See teachers during STEP for extra help or to make up work Use Village Time Share progress with your parents Things to Do Strategies for Success

  21. Things to Do Get Involved • Pursue your interests/hobbies • Meet new people • Gain leadership experience • Eligibility requires a 2.0 average with no more than one “E” in the most recent quarter

  22. Get Involved Academic/Career Clubs • Honor Societies • National Honor Society • National Art Honor Society • National Foreign Language Honor Society • National Science Honor Society • Public Speaking • Debate Team • Forensics Team • It’s Academic! • Careers • Student Academy of Finance Club • Student Academy of Science (SAS)

  23. Cheerleading Cross Country Field Hockey Football Golf Poms Soccer Girls Tennis Girls Volleyball Get Involved Athletics Fall Winter Spring • Basketball • Cheerleading • Indoor Track • Poms • Swimming & Diving • Wrestling • Baseball • Girls Golf • Lacrosse • Softball • Boys Tennis • Track & Field • Coed Volleyball • Boys Volleyball

  24. Get Involved Leadership Groups • Student Government Association (SGA) • Senior Class • Junior Class • Sophomore Class • Freshman Class • Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) • Junior State of America (JSA) • Montgomery Exceptional Leaders (MEL)

  25. Get Involved Performing Arts Groups Chamber Ensemble Marching Band Jazz Band Symphonic Band Pep Band Symphonic Orchestra Drumline Step Team Eternity Dance Team Chorus Show Choir Honor Choral Group Chamber Singers Theatre/Drama Club Theatre-Stage Club

  26. Best Buddies Brotherhood of Super Stars (BOSS) Interact Organization of Latin American Students (OLAS) Asian Pacific American Club (APAC) Computer Club Environmental Science Club International Club Kiwanis International Key Club Sisters in Success (SIS) Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD) Students Opposed to Smoking (SOS) Get Involved Service Clubs

  27. Get Involved Recreation/Special Interest • Book Club • International Journal • Yearbook • Hiking Club • The Current Newspaper • Culinary Club • Literary Magazine, The Undertow • Gay Straight Alliance • Character, Cultural and Diversity Club • Fashion Club • Muslim Student Association (MSA) • TV Club • Anime Otaku – Japanese Animation Club • Standing Bible Ministry • Chess Club • Peer Mediation

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