Washington-Lee High School A Tradition of Academic Excellence
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Washington-Lee High SchoolA Tradition of Academic Excellence
class profileWashington-Lee High
School
2011
2011 Summary of Graduates•% of Class went to Post Secondary Education...... 92.7%•Attended 4 year colleges…………………………………....59.2%•Attended 2 year colleges or trade school…………….33.5%•Military service………………………………………………...... .9%•Employed full-time…………………………………………….. 5.1%•Undecided………………………………………………………….. .2%
SAT Average ScoresReading Writing Math539 520 550
Recognitions•“Washington Post Top 100 High Schools in the U.S.”•“Washington Post Top 25 IB Schools in the U.S.”•“College Board AP”•“National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence”•“U.S. Green Building Council”
Notable AchievementsAcademics•77% of seniors completed at least one AP or IB course during 9th-12th grade•81% IB Diploma pass rate•94 AP Scholars
Literary & Arts•Penman Literary Semi Annual CSPA Silver Award; VHSL Trophy Class•Crossed Sabers Monthly Newspaper Columbia Scholastic Press Assoc. Silver Medal 1st Place VHSL•Blue and Gray Yearbook Columbia Scholastic Press Assoc. Silver Medal VHSL Trophy Class Award
Music & Theater•Band – Six Year VA State Honor Award
What Makes Washington-Lee A Great School?
The Students!
Engaged Faculty
Active Parents
Supportive PTA
President – Jennifer Dunlap
President Elect – Donna Crawford
1st Vice President – Elizabeth Sheehy
2nd Vice President – Melissa Perry-Lawrence
Secretary – Laura Brothers
Treasurer – Heather Pederson
Student-Centered Administration
Connected Community• Washington-Lee has over 95 partnerships with local and regional organizations. Among
these are:
Animal Welfare League of Arlington Smith BarneyArlington Independent Media Sport and Health Club of BallstonAsante Miriamu Suntrust BankBorders Books University of VirginiaCharles Schwab Virginia Hospital CenterCherrydale Hardware Virginia TechDulles Aviation Washington ChorusEthics Resource CenterExecutive Office of the PresidentGeorge Washington UniversityGoodwillHoward UniversityIBMJames Madison UniversityLockheed MartinMarymount UniversityNational Science Foundation
http://pfl.chino.groupfusion.net
An Array of Extracurricular Opportunities
60+ clubs/societies30+ athletic teams
(Fall, Winter, Spring)
“Research indicates that extra-curricular participation is a contributor to long-term educational success.”
Mahoney, J. Promoting Interpersonal Competence and Educational Success Through Extracurricular Participation. Journal of Educational Psychology, Vol 95, Issue, 2, June 2003, pages 409-418
What to Expect at Washington-Lee
A Rich Cultural Diversity
Washington-Lee boasts a diverse student population representing more than 20 countries
from across the globe.
American Indian/Alaskan Native 20.7%Asian 15.4%Black/African American 15.2%White 48.6%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/ 0.1%Other
School Demographics for 2011-2012
456
535485
452
Total Number of Students
9th Grade10th Grade11th Grade12th Grade
N = 1,928
The School Day
• 8:19 AM – 3:01 PM• Block Schedule (W and L days)• Generals Period (1, 3, GP, 5, 7)• 1st Lunch 11:19 – 11:57• 2nd Lunch 12:41 – 1:19• Late buses: Mon – Thurs.
– 4:45 PM & 6:45 PM
• Student Announcements• Call 703-228-6200 between
7:45 AM – 4:30 PM• Senior Permit Parking in
Student Lot
Typical 9th Grade Schedule1. English2. Social Studies - World History3. Algebra or Geometry Generals Period4. Biology5. Health/PE6. Foreign Language or Elective7. Fine Arts or Elective
Generals Period• 30 minute period designed
to increase student achievement and a healthier, less stressful environment for all students.
• Available Resources• Cyber Café • Computer Lab B• Computer Lab C• Computer Lab D• Library PC Lab• Library Mac Lab• Algebra 1 Skills• Geometry Skills• Algebra 2 Skills• AP/IB Skills
School Communication PTA Meetings Friday PTA e-mail
Morning announcements continuously broadcasts on monitors throughout the building
Backyard Chats Synrevoice
Teacher E-Mail www.apsva.us/Domain/2156
Teacher Voice Mail -- call (703) 228-6200
Principal’s listserv – APS School Talk
Student Advisory Board Parent Advisory Board
Principal’s Student Advisory Board
…offers Advanced Placement and International
Baccalaureate Diploma…offers Freshman
Connection to assist students transitioning from middle to high
school
…offers Introduction to Advanced Courses
supporting students moving to advanced
classes
…offers Zero Period to provide students extra
help in core classes
…offers Saturday Academy for subject
specific intensive support
…offers NETwork mentoring program
…offers early (AM) classes to
accommodate diverse student needs
…offers Generals Period
…offers Senior Experience
Program
Initiatives at Washington-Lee
Counseling Services
22 Advanced Placement Courses at W-L
W-L Advanced Placement Program
• May 2011– 726 Students took 1128 Exams– 94 AP Scholars
• Currently 37 Teachers trained and teaching 64 Class Sections
• W-L Goal: Increased Participation in AP/IB
• College Board (www.collegeboard.com)
“At the end of the day I always look back and think I can’t believe I took these classes. It was a great challenge – but also a great reward.” W-L Senior
Art HistoryArt Studio
BiologyCalculus AB and Calculus BC
ChemistryEnglish Language & Composition
English LiteratureEuropean HistoryFrench Language
GermanLatin: Vergil
Music TheoryPhysics: Mechanics
Physics: Electricity & MagnetismPsychology
Spanish LanguageSpanish Literature
StatisticsUS History
US Government & PoliticsWorld History
at W-L
One of the top 25 IB schools in the U.S.
-Washington Post
#2 IB school in Virginia
-Washington PostCosta Rica
Exchange Program
Approx. 600 IB
students at W-L
30 subject offerings
Application Deadline – January 20, 2012 (4PM)
At least one parent or guardian must attend two high school information sessions. A transfer application must be signed by the principal at the end of each meeting.
All applications are due to the IB office by 4 PM on January 20th.
Bus transportation is provided for IB transfers that live at least 1.5 miles away.
Transfers that do not pursue the full diploma must take three IB courses Junior and Senior year and AP Government for Sophomores.
High School Information SessionsSchool Thu, Nov. 3,
2011Tue, Dec. 6, 2011
Thu, Jan. 12, 2012
Wakefield High 10 a.m. 8:30 a.m. 8:30 a.m.
Washington-Lee High 8:30 a.m. 10 a.m. 10 a.m.
Yorktown High 10 a.m. 8:30 a.m. 8:30 a.m.
H-B Woodlawn(High School Program)
3 p.m. 3 p.m. 3 p.m.
IB Information Meetings
Wednesday, November 2Monday, December 12
7:00 PM in the W-L Auditorium
Call (703) 228-6234 with questions
Thank you for attending this session!