2014-2015 School YearWoodrow Wilson High

SchoolNew Parent Orientation

Wednesday, August 20, 2014

 

AgendaWelcome/Review AgendaIntroduction of the Administrative TeamThe State of Woodrow Wilson High SchoolPolicies and ProceduresParent InvolvementHow do we communicate?Athletic and Extracurricular Activity ProgramA Typical Day at WilsonQuestion and Answer

 

Meet the MembersOf

The Administrative Team

 

Academic Student Support Teams

• Last Name A-C• Assistant Principal Ms. Bowser• Counselor Ms. Sargent

• Last Name D-He• Assistant Principal Mr. Haith• Counselor Ms. Bright

 

Academic Student Support Teams

• Last Name Hf-Mc• Assistant Principal Ms. Clemmons• Counselor Ms. Blitz

• Last Name Md-Sl• Assistant Principal Mr. Bargeman• Counselor Ms. Maites

• Last Name Sm-Z• Assistant Principal Ms. Waits• Counselor Ms. Flowers

 

Behavior and Attendance Student Support Teams

• Last Name A-D• Dean of Students Mr. Hernandez• Attendance Counselor Ms. Martinez

• Last Name E-J• Dean of Students Ms. Ricks• Attendance Counselor Ms. Stephens

 

Behavior and Attendance Student Support Teams

• Last Name K-Q• Dean of Students Mr. Barnes• Attendance Counselor Ms. James

• Last Name R-Z• Dean of Students Mr. Martin• Attendance Counselor Ms. Clemmons

 

We Refer the Young People that We Serve as

Scholars

 

Definitions

student• a person who attends a school, college, or 

university• a person who studies something• one who studies :  an attentive and 

systematic observer 

 

Definitionscholar• a person who has studied a subject for a long time 

and knows a lot about it • an intelligent and well-educated person who knows a 

particular subject very well• a person who has done advanced study in a special 

field • a learned person 

 

2014-2015 School YearWoodrow Wilson High

SchoolThe State of Our School

 

Achievement Goals Five Year Plan

Goal Area 2012-2013 Results

2013-2014 Results

2013-2014 2014-2015 2015-2016 2016-2017

DCCAS Math 61% 69% 66% N/A N/A N/A DCCAS Reading 60% 70% 67% N/A N/A N/A

DCCAS Advanced Math 20% 22% 25% N/A N/A N/A DCCAS Advanced Reading 25% 30% 30% N/A N/A N/A

Class Performance 69% 72% 75% 81% 87% 90% Honor Roll 42% 44% 42% 43% 44% 45%

SAT 957 977 1020 1047 1074 1100 Advanced Placement (Participation) 34% 38% 37% 38% 39% 40% Advanced Placement (Performance) 45% 47% 47% 48% 49% 50%

Graduation 75% 77% 77% 79% 81% 83% Ninth Grade Promotion 82% 77% 84% 86% 88% 90%

Attendance (ISA) 91% 82% 85% 88% 91% 94% Suspension 224 209 200 185 148 118

School Climate (Scholar) 86% 85% 88% 90% 92% 96% School Climate (Parent) 82% 92% 83% 87% 91% 95% School Climate (Staff) 92% 97% 87% 90% 93% 95%

 

Four Goal AreasA School Community of Acceptance and

Tolerance

• Standardized Testing• Graduation

• First Time Ninth Grade Promotion

• Stakeholder Satisfaction

 

Standardized Testing

A School Community of Acceptance and Tolerance

 

DC CAS Proficiency ResultsGoal Reading 67%Goal Math 66%

2008-2009 2009-2010 2010-2011 2011-2012 2012-2013 2013-2014

Reading 72.2% 63.5% 65.2% 60.3% 61.0% 70%

Math 67.3% 66.4% 52.2% 59.5% 60.0% 69%

 

DC CAS ReadingGoal 30% Advanced

2008-2009 2009-2010 2010-2011 2011-2012 2012-2013 2013-2014

Advanced 33% 21% 25% 25% 25% 30%Proficient 37% 44% 41% 35% 36% 40%Basic 23% 27% 23% 29% 27% 19%

Below Basic 4% 8% 12% 11% 12% 10%

 

DC CAS MathGoal 25% Advanced

2008-2009 2009-2010 2010-2011 2011-2012 2012-2013 2013-2014

Advanced 25% 23% 17% 20% 20% 22%Proficient 40% 44% 36% 39% 40% 47%Basic 22% 24% 32% 28% 29% 23%

Below Basic 10% 8% 16% 13% 11% 8%

 

DC CAS Proficiency 2011-2012 2012-2013 2013-2014

Writing N/A 64% 63%

Science 67% 64% 73%

 

Advanced Placement ParticipationGoal - 37%

Year # of Test # of Students % of Students2013-2014 1493 664 38%2012-2013 1318 602 35%2011-2012 1112 509 31%2010-2011 1091 511 33%2009-2010 1099 479 32%2008-2009 1073 4462007-2008 952 4422006-2007 946 3972005-2006 713 350

 

Advanced Placement PerformanceGoal – 47%

Year Scoring 3+ Score 5 Score 4 Score 3 Score 2 Score 12013-2014 691/47% 139/9% 237/16% 315/21% 363/25% 417/28%

2012-2013 599/45% 133/10% 170/13% 296/23% 313/24% 406/31%

2011-2012 527/47% 104/9% 177/16% 246/22% 270/24% 315/28%

2010-2011 495/45% 111/10% 150/14% 234/21% 245/22% 351/32%

2009-2010 506/46% 125/11% 160/15% 221/20% 245/22% 348/32%

2008-2009 517/47% 121/11% 187/17% 209/19% 215/20% 341/32%

2007-2008 439/46% 108/11% 152/16% 179/19% 227/24% 286/30%

 

Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) Data Summary Update – August 19, 2014

Year Test Takers Verbal Math Writing Total Verbal/Math 2013-2014 388 491 486 479 1457 977 2012-2013 360 483 474 467 1375 957 2011-2012 235 485 481 467 1433 966 2010-2011 275 500 487 490 1477 987 2009-2010 254 496 505 496 1497 1001 2008-2009 302 482 478 485 1445 960 2007-2008 319 497 489 488 1474 986 2006-2007 303 504 484 491 1479 988 2005-2006 310 497 492 483 1472 989

 

SAT Data by Race

Subgroup

Average Critical Reading Average Math Average Writing

Average Composite

Hispanic/Latino 450 447 443 1341Asian 476 524 466 1465Black 431 418 419 1268Multi-Racial 516 521 490 1527Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander 425 375 405 1205White 603 592 586 1782SPED 363 329 358 1051ELL 393 438 400 1231All 491 486 479 1457

 

Goals for 2014-2015 School YearPARCC Math–Baseline Year (New Assessment) PARCC Reading– Baseline Year (New Assessment)PARCC Math Advanced- Baseline Year (New Assessment)PARCC Reading- Baseline Year (New Assessment)SAT–Increase the average score by 70 points (1047) in verbal and mathAdvanced Placement (Participation)–38% of scholars enrolled in an advanced placement course Advanced Placement (Performance)-48% of scholars will earn a 3 or better on the Advanced Placement test

 

Standardized Testing

 

What is the PARCC test?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HZbd7qEG3Ns

 

PARCC stands for  the Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers

 

The Five Ws on PARCC• Who =>Students enrolled in Eng I, Eng II, Alg

I, Geometry, and possibly Eng III and Alg II• What =>Computer based assessment that

measures students knowledge of the CCSS• When=> Students will test over during a

specific time in March or April• Where=> The logistics of how we will test are

TBD• Why=> PARCC wants to ensure students

literacy and math skills are college ready.

 

What other test will my scholar have to take? • EOY: End of Year Assessments• SRI: Scholastic Reading Inventory -Reading baseline• Accucess: Math Baseline test• ACCESS: ELL testing for our population of scholars

who have yet to receive a 5 on the yearly Access test

• Unit Assessments: Measure scholars understanding of the CCSS in ELA and math for each unit of study

• PSAT/SAT• AP Exams

 

How can I help my scholar prepare for these test?

• Be aware of the testing windows• Ask teachers about how materials in class are connected to these test

• Encourage you scholar to read text outside of what is required in class

• Discuss any information and/or score reports received from the school with your scholar

 

Scholastic Aptitude Test• SAT Prep Course• Word of the Day• SAT Problem of the Day• October Administration for Seniors• February Administration for Juniors

 

Advanced Placement• Summer Institute Training• National Math and Science Initiative

• 20 Additional Hours of Instruction• Incentives for Scholars and Teachers• Additional Resources and Materials• Focused Professional Development

 

Graduation RateA School Community of Acceptance and

Tolerance

 

Graduation Rate – 77%2011 2012 2013

subgroupTotal Grads

Total Cohort Grad Rate

Total Grads

Total Cohort Grad Rate

Total Grads

Total Cohort Grad Rate

American Indian 1 1 100% 0 1 0% 2 2 100%Asian 18 29 62% 18 22 82% 27 30 90%Black 142 201 71% 136 195 70% 149 222 67%Hispanic 45 71 63% 41 65 63% 71 99 72%Multi-Racial - - - 15 16 94% 13 16 81%Pacific Islander - - - 1 2 50% - - -White 92 102 90% 68 78 87% 83 90 92%SPED 33 52 63% 27 54 50% 25 54 46%ELL 26 53 49% 14 27 52% 9 16 56%All 298 404 74% 279 384 73% 345 459 77%

 

Honor Roll(3.0 or Higher)

(Goal 42%)12th Grade 11th Grade 10th Grade 9th Grade Total

2013-2014 181/47% 191/45% 172/42% 215/43% 759/44%

2012-2013 167/43% 170/44% 173/39% 194/41% 704/41%

2011-2012 133/46% 152/41% 162/43% 220/38% 666/41%

2010-2011 150/45% 127/43% 143/40% 179/32% 599/39%

2009-2010 149/45% 131/39% 107/35% 145/27% 532/35%

2008-2009 127/38% 112/33% 113/36% 128/23% 480/33%

 

Goals for 2014-2015 School Year• Graduation–80% graduation rate• Honor Roll–43% earning honor roll status per 

advisory

 

Graduation• Interventions

• 9th grade interventions and monitoring • Credit Recovery/Summer School

• Mentoring• Remediation• Student Support Team (SST)• Create Action Plans When a Scholar Fails a Course• Community service hours

 

Graduation• Planning Beyond Graduation• Every senior to take the SAT• Every senior to apply to a college• Communicate scholarship information• Every senior maintain a 2.0 or better GPA

 

First Time Ninth Grade Promotion

A School Community of Acceptance and Tolerance

First Time Ninth Grade Promotion Rate – 84%

SY11-12 SY12-13 SY13-14

Subgroup# of 

students # promoted% 

promoted# of 

students# 

promoted% 

promoted# of 

students# 

promoted% 

promotedHispanic/Latino 81 58 72% 74 57 77% 98 72 73%American Indian/Alaska Native - - - - - - 2 2 100%Asian 38 30 79% 26 24 92% 28 25 89%Black 215 175 81% 183 142 78% 202 143 71%Multi-Racial 17 15 88% 12 12 100% 19 16 84%Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander 3 3 100% - - - 2 1 50%White 97 95 98% 114 101 89% 97 87 90%SPED 36 21 58% 34 25 74% 50 35 70%ELL 59 40 68% 51 37 73% 50 33 66%All 451 376 83% 409 336 82% 448 346 77%

 

Class Performance(2.0 or Higher)

(Goal 75%)12th Grade 11th Grade 10th Grade 9th Grade Total

2013-2014 287/75% 310/73% 291/72% 355/70% 1243/72%

2012-2013 263/68% 278/73% 397/68% 328/69% 1166/69%

2011-2012 200/69% 285/68% 277/74% 374/65% 1107/69%

2010-2011 234/70% 199/68% 248/69% 301/54% 982/63%

2009-2010 239/73% 228/67% 185/61% 265/50% 918/61%

2008-2009 71% 59% 64% 53% 61%

 

Goals for 2014-2015 School Year• Ninth Grade Promotion–85% of first-time ninth grade scholars promoted to the tenth grade

• Class Performance–81% earning a 2.0 or better per advisory

 

Ninth Grade Promotion• Mentoring Program – “One Scholar at a time”

 

Stakeholder Satisfaction

A School Community of Acceptance and Tolerance

 

Scholar Climate SurveyI feel safe at my school = 78%

Goal = 88%

2013-2014 2012-2013 2010-2011 2008-2009

Strongly Agree 15% 18% 12% 12%Agree 63% 63% 58% 61%

Disagree 18% 10% 18% 22%Strongly Disagree 4% 2% 5% 4%

Don’t Know N/A 8% 8% N/A

 

School Climate ParentWould Recommend Wilson to a Friend – 92%

Goal = 83%

  2013-2014 2012-2013 2010-2011 2008-2009

YES 92% 82% 73% 95%NO 8% 6% 11% 5%

Do not know N/A 12% 16% N/A

 

School Climate StaffWilson is a good place to work – 92%

Goal = 90%*Only 30 people responded

  2013-2014 2012-2013 2010-2011 2008-2009Strong Agree 37% 27% 28% 19%

Agree 43% 65% 53% 47%Somewhat Agree 17% N/A N/A N/A

Somewhat Disagree 5% N/A N/A N/ADisagree 3% 6% 16% 30%

Strongly Disagree 0% 0% 0% 0%

 

Suspension Data  Sept Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar April May June Total

2013-2014 13 16 17 27 13 39 22 21 27 14 2092012-2013 26 15 16 35 24 32 34 6 32 0 2242011-2012 39 46 69 37 26 36 28 27 50 1 3322010-2011 49 62 33 21 31 49 45 44 29 10 3632009-2010 32 24 32 35 32 28 76 39 69 18 3852008-2009 15 14 19 26 17 49 25 54 60 18 2972007-2008 12 16 5 16 28 34 13 10 7 6 147

 

Goals for 2014-2015 School Year• Attendance (ISA)–85% in seat attendance (ISA) rate for all scholars• Suspensions–Reduce behaviors resulting in suspension by 20% or 

more (185)• Climate (Scholar)-88% of our scholars will indicate that they feel 

safe in our school on the annual climate survey• Climate (Parent)-90% of our parents will indicate that they would 

recommend that a friend send his or her child to our school on the annual climate survey

• Climate (Staff)-90% of our staff will indicate that this school is a good place to work on the annual climate survey

 

Customer Service

Measuring SatisfactionAnnual Student Satisfaction SurveyAnnual Parent Satisfaction SurveyAnnual Staff Satisfaction Survey

Scholar Recognition ProgramHonor Roll Ice Cream Socials

Most Improved ScholarsNational Honor Society

Alpha Leadership Athletic Awards Assembly

AP State ScholarsJoin the STUDENT RECOGNITION COMMITTEE

with Ms. Tamara Clemmons

 

Volunteer RecognitionVolunteer Honor Roll Annual 

Recognition Luncheon - June 17, 2015 Join the

PARENT INVOLVEMENT COMMITTEE with Pete Cahall & Peggy Peagler

 

STUDENT SATISFACTION – Proving What’s Possible Grant

Join the STUDENT SATISFACTION COMMITTEE

with Mitch Gore & Brandon Hall 

STUDENT SATISFACTIONCahall Kidz

Alpha LeadershipMy Brothers’ Keeper

Latin American Youth Center Join the MENTORING COMMITTEE

with Ajibade DaSilva & Kendric Hawkins 

 

IMPACT DataA School Community of Acceptance and

Tolerance

 

IMPACT RatingsGroup 1-6

Category 2013-2014 2012-2013 2011-2012 2010-2011 2009-2010

Highly Effective 52/47%  43/44% 25/24% 18/19% 13/13%Effective 47/43% 47/48% 74/70% 63/65% 81/79%

Developing 9/8% 8/8% N/A N/A N/AMin. Effective 2/2%  0/0% 5/5% 13/13% 7/7%Ineffective 0/0%  0/0% 1/1% 3/3% 1/1%

 

IMPACT RatingsGroup 7-19

Category 2013-2014 2012-2013

Highly Effective 38/64% 31/50%Effective 19/33% 24/39%

Developing 2/3% 4/6%Min. Effective 0/0% 3/5%Ineffective 0/0%  0/0%

 

Policies and ProceduresCommitted to Consistency

 

Expectations for Scholars• Dress success in an educational setting• Be on time to school and to each class• Not use electronic devices during class time• Carry your school ID at all times• Do not wear hats or headgear in our school building• Only eat food in the cafeteria, stadium seating, rose

garden and atrium

 

Schedule Corrections• Schedule corrections will only occur for the following

reasons:• Potential graduate in June 2015 needs a required course in

order to graduate• Does not meet the prerequisites for a course in which you

are scheduled… scheduled to take Spanish III but you have not successfully completed Spanish II

 

Schedule Corrections• Enrolled in a course in which they have already

successfully completed (passed)• Has less than 7 periods scheduled• Scheduled with a teacher in which they failed the same

course in a previous year

 

Schedule “Correction” Procedures• Scholar obtains a schedule correction form from counseling 

suite• Scholar and parent/guardian complete the schedule 

correction form; indicating reason for change• Schedule correction form returned to counseling suite• Counselor will email scholar whether the schedule correction 

was approved or denied• Scholar will follow original schedule until a new one is 

provided

 

Dress Guideline

 

Electronic Device Policy

• Mr. Hernandez• Rm. 305• Dean of Students

 

Electronic Device Policy• Electronic devices may be used 

before and after school and during STEP. All electronic devices (phones, iPods, headphones, etc.) must be out of sight and turned off during class. 

 

Electronic Device Policy • Scholars who violate these 

expectations must give the electronic device to the teacher/administrator or staff member upon request. 

 

Electronic Device Policy 

• The school is not responsible for lost or stolen electronic devices.

 

Electronic Device Policy • If a scholar complies and gives the electronic device 

to the teacher upon request the consequences are as follows:

• The first time, the teacher will return the electronic device at the end of the class period to the scholar, document, and may choose to contact the parent to report that the scholar had an electronic device out in class.

 

Electronic Device Policy • On the second incident, the teacher will turn over the electronic device to the Dean of that scholar and must document, and  contact the parent to report that the scholar had an electronic device out in class for the second time. The Dean will return the device back to the scholar at the end of the day.

• On the Third incident, the teacher will turn over the electronic device to the Dean of that scholar, write a referral including all previous documentation, and call the parent. The Dean will contact the scholar’s parent to make arrangements for the parent to pick up the device from school. The parent must come in person to pick up the electronic device.

 

Electronic Device Policy • If a scholar refuses to give the electronic device to 

the teacher then consequences for “non-compliance to a directive” (Chapter 25) are as follows:

• The teacher will contact a Dean of Students who will confiscate the electronic device from the scholar.

• The teacher will follow up with a written referral citing the scholar’s refusal to comply (Tier 3.27).

 

Electronic Device Policy • On the first offense for non-compliance, the scholars will be 

assigned one day of In School Suspension and a parent must retrieve the electronic device from the Dean.

• On the second offense for non-compliance, the scholar will be assigned one day of Out of School Suspension and a parent must retrieve the electronic device from the Dean

• On the third offense for non-compliance, the scholar will be assigned three days of Out of School Suspension and a parent must retrieve the electronic device from the Dean.

 

Grading and Reporting

 

Grading and Reporting Policy

How are grades calculated?

Homework = 10%Class work = 15%Assessments =75%

• Midterms count as an assessment factored into the 2nd advisory grade

• Year-long Courses = each advisory is equivalent to 22% and the final exam is 12% of overall grade. 

• Semester Courses = Each advisory is equivalent to 40% and the final exam is 20% of the overall grade. 

 

Grading and Reporting Policy

Teacher Expectations

• Teachers will use the “good faith” effort policy when grading assignments.

• Teachers will grade homework based on completion and “good faith” effort. 

• Teachers will update Edline/Electronic grade book every two weeks.

• Teachers will explain grading policies to students and parents in syllabus and at meetings.

Edline

 

Edline Grades Homework Class Assignments

Activation Codes: Student (English) Parent (mailed) Codes will be available  within two weeks

 

 

 

Attendance Philosophy"Regular school attendance is critical to academic success." 

Scholar attendance is required by law for all scholars. 

Meet your Attendance Counselors

Leticia Martinez A-DSylvia Stephens E-JPaulette James K-Q

Dionne Clemmons R-Z

Location Room 102

Office Hours 8 - 4:30 pm 

What is an excused absence?

* Death in the immediate family*Illness

*College Visits (Seniors only)*Religious Holiday

*Medical Appointments*Visiting parent in the military

*Court

What is an unexcused absence?

* Cutting Class*Doing Errands*Shopping*Babysitting*Vacation

*Over Sleeping*Job Hunting 

*Parent's Illness 

Policies and Procedures

Students who miss 20% of the day will receive an unexcused absence for the full day.

One class period counts as 20% of the school day.

Policies and ProceduresEarly Dismissals

• If a scholar must leave for an appointment an excuse note is required. – All early release notes must be given to Attendance Counselor on Duty at the 

Security Desk upon entering the building. – Parents can request early dismissal through the Wilson website at 

www.Wilsonhs.org

Policies and Procedures

Early Dismissals

• When a scholar is ill he/she must report to the Health Suite to see the Nurse. – Parents will be contacted, and the scholar will receive a release slip from the 

nurse to give to the Attendance Counselor on Duty at the Security Desk.– The Scholar will receive an exit slip from the Attendance on duty to exit the 

building.

If a parent or guardian cannot be contacted, scholar will not be able to leave. 

Protocol for Unexcused Absences

*Robo call for every absence*Days 1-3: an email or phone call from the teacher*Day 5: Letter sent home/SST meeting with parent*Day 7: Warning letter for possible court referral

*Day 10: MPD warning letter*Day 15: Court referral

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TIGER PRIDE

Welcome Parents – Bienvenidos a Todos

PARENT INVOLVEMENT

PTSOPLEASE JOIN THE WILSON PARENT TEACHER STUDENT ORGANIZATION

       The PTSO provides funds for special programs, activities, and equipment that benefit the entire Wilson High School community.  Please join the PTSO and contribute generously. Every dollar goes directly to our school.

 

Membership:  Family   $25

Print the PTSO dues/donation form below, make your check payable to 

Wilson PTSO, and send to:

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PTSOThere are 3 General MeetingsOctober 15, 2014 7:00 PMJanuary 14, 2015 7:00 PM

May 27, 2015 7:00 PM

All General Meetings will be held in the Performing Arts Center

BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHTWednesday September 10, 2014

• Parent Involvement Fair 6:00-6:45 PM• Visit Classes 7:00-9:00 PM

                    

PARENT CONFERENCES

• WHAT THEY ARE?    10 MINUTE SESSION TO MEET WITH YOUR  CHILD’S TEACHERS AND CHECK ON PROGRESS

• DATES: November 10 12:00-7:00PMFebruary 23 12:00-7:00 PM

           

 

2014-2015 CommitteesPurpose: To create a plan that will provide direction and organization

To identify obstacles or barriers for successTo create “deliverables” that will enhance this particular area and make upgrades to the established program and/or protocolsTo create a system or protocol for communicating and delivering of services

When: Committees will meet once in June, once over the summer, and monthly throughout the school year

Who: Teachers, administrators, support staff, parents, and scholars may participate on support teams (the following with an asterisk are for teachers and support staff only)

Why: This is an opportunity for stakeholders to have a voice in operations of our school. Teachers and staff can earn credit on their Commitment to School

Community.

 

CommitteesAttendance William HaithSchool Safety Dean of StudentsStudent Recognition Tamara ClemmonsStaff Recognition Patrice Arrington/Wanda

FlowersParent Involvement and Engagement Pete Cahall/Peggy PeaglerGrading and Reporting Mary Beth WaitsStudent Satisfaction (PWP Grant) Mitch Gore/Brandon HallMentoring Ajibade DaSilva/Kendric HawkinsCustomer Service Alex Wilson/Beverly Reynolds

 

• Athletics Booster Club• The Wilson High School Athletic Booster Club is a partnership between parents, guardians, staff, coaches, 

community leaders, businesses and fans of the Wilson Tigers. The mission of the Athletic Booster Club is to enhance the Scholar-Athlete experience at Wilson High School by providing volunteer services and/or financial assistance to Wilson Athletic teams. We will purchase supplies, equipment, and/or capital items beyond what the school athletic budget can provide while maintaining the history and the tradition of excellence in academics, character, and sportsmanship at Wilson High School.

• What Can I Do?• Here is a short list of some of our volunteer opportunities:• Concessions - Fall, winter and spring - HELP WANTED FOR FOOTBALL SEASON! • Golf Tournament - Spring? • Back-to-School Night Date? - Help with the Booster Table • Awards Night Hospitality - Fall, Winter, and Spring • Writers - Articles and items for the Beacon (School paper) and weekly emails• Photographers – Film and photo games• Make up your own job!! Set your own hours!!

ATHLETIC BOOSTERS

 

Communication and Relationships

 

Communication at Wilson

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Woodrow Wilson High SchoolAthletic Department

 

There are 38 sports teams and more than 40 clubsfor every interest.

 

Each prospective student athlete MUST…1. Be a residency verified student at Wilson or a DCPS school that does not offer the sport.2. Have a 2.0 GPA or better in the most recent advisory. (You can use your yearend GPA for a fall sport. All incoming new freshman are eligible.)3. Must not be 19 years of age before July 1st of the current school year.4. turn in the following forms before trying out:

Universal Health Certificate – Good for 1 calendar year from date of exam.Parent Consent Form – All sport formEmergency treatment Form – All sport form

 

Parent Handbook 

Please refer to the parent handbook for coaches contact information. 

Coordinator: Kendric Hawkins

Woodrow Wilson’sAfter School Programs

Extracurricular Activities The mission of After School Programs is to expand opportunities for positive youth development through high-quality academic/tutorials, wellness and enrichment programs after school.• After school programs meet Monday-Thursday

from 3:30-6pm. Free supper is served daily at 3:30pm in the cafeteria.

Rules and Regulations• Students will NOT be allowed to re-enter the

building after 4pm. • You must be in a supervised program after

school or you will be asked to exit the building.

• You are NOT allowed to bring outside food back into the building.

Clubs and Programs • Art Club • The Beacon (School newspaper )• Dance Team • Debate Team• FIRST Robotics• Gay Straight Alliance • Harvard Model Congress Club

Clubs and Programs (cont’d) • Library Media Crews• LAVA (Literary Magazine) • National Honor Society (By application only)• NEMO (Oceanic Science Club)• Photo Club • Poetry Slam Team • Power Yoga

LAYC- Latin American Youth Center

Coordinator: Mr. Alexis Virgil• Offers enrichment programs, such as

Salsa/Merengue dance classes, Tennis, and Art. Programs are held Tuesday-Thursday from 3:30-5:30pm.

Youth VoiceWould you like to start your own club or program?-If so, it’s easy. You would need to prepare a proposal and have 10-15 scholars that are interested in participating sign it.-Ask a teacher or staff member to sponsor your club.

Enrolling is EASY!• Students can sign-up for as many programs as

they would like. You can sign up with the sponsor of the program.

• Students can come see Mr. Hawkins in room #108b, if they have any questions and/or suggestions.

Afterschool Coordinator Contact Info

Please feel free to e-mail me or stop by my office:Kendric.Hawkins@dc.gov

 

“A Day in the Life”at Wilson High School

 

Basic Facts• Doors open to students at 8:00 a.m.• Students hang out in atrium until 8:30 a.m.• Free Breakfast from 8:00 – 8:40 a.m.• Bell rings at 8:30 a.m. for student to go to lockers

and first period class• Bell rings at 8:45 a.m. to begin first period.• School ends at 3:15 p.m.

 

Monday• All seven periods (45 minutes each)• 6 minute transition between periods

Every Tuesday/Thursday – Odd Days

• Period 1 (45 minutes)• Period 3, 5, 7 (90 minutes)• 6 minute transition between periods

 

Every Wednesday/Friday – Even Days

• Period 1 (45 minutes)• Period 2, 4, 6 (90 minutes)• 6 minute transition between periods

 

Student Teacher Enrichment Period (STEP)• Mondays – Begins after 4th Period• Tuesday thru Friday – Begins after second period• Options for STEP

• Go outside (Rose Garden or Athletic Field)• Go to gym• Go to teacher for help• Join a club• Hang out in cafeteria and atrium• Juniors and Seniors who earn honor roll can go off campus for lunch 

(parent approval)

 

The Vision and Your Charge• Closing the Achievement Gap• Customer Service• Hochman Writing Program• Celebrating Our Diversity• Mentoring Program – One Scholar at a Time

 

Question and AnswerSession

The Model Urban High School in the United States

 

Class of 2018Wilson High SchoolThe Journey Begins

NowThe Model Urban High School in the United

States