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Woodrow WilsonHigh School
BEGINNINGOF THEYEAR
PARENT INFORMATIONAL
MEETING
2018
WWHS Administrators
Michael Moran, Principal - [email protected] Student Caseload Email
Michael Ruiz11th Grade Communicant
A - Di;Science, Math, PLTW, Testing
Nemisha Bhakta10th Grade Communicant
Dj - Li;ELA, Social Studies, Attendance,
Facilities, Bond Construction
Cedric Mitchell9th Grade Communicant
Lj - ReSPED, CTE, Health/PE, ISS,
Safety, CBC, Cafeteria
Dina Townsend12th Grade Communicant
Rf - Z;Fine Arts, LOTE, JROTC, Library,
Reconnect, Master Schedule
WWHS Counselors
Counselor Caseload Email
Chelsea Atwell11th Grade Communicant
9th - 11th : A-Di12th: Hospitality & Engineering
(A-S)
Sheri Hall10th Grade Communicant
9th - 11th : Dj-Li12th: Performing Arts,
Engineering (T-Z), & IB (A-E)
Tamara Whitfield9th Grade Communicant
9th - 11th : Lj-Re12th: Finance & IB (F-M) [email protected]
Sara Thomas12th Grade Communicant
9th - 11th : Rf-Z12th: Science, Visual Arts, & IB
(N-Z) [email protected]
Christina Valles Counseling Secretary [email protected]
Important Contacts
Contact Issue Email
Main Office General Questions [email protected]
Attendance Absences [email protected]
RegistrarsMs. Ayla Briones (A-M)
Ms. Ashley Torres (L-Z)VOE, Enrollment, Withdrawal,
Transcript, [email protected]
Community Liaison PowerSchool, Donations, Volunteer Pending
Dr. Kelly Ritchie IB [email protected]
Ms. Baz (ASP) Applications, Scholarships, FInancial Aid, College Research
Principal Biography
Woodrow - Vision, Mission, Goals & Beliefs
Vision:
Woodrow Wilson will serve as the exemplary high school
of teaching and learning.
Mission:
To create an educational experience that maximizes the
social, emotional, and academic growth of every Wildcat.
Woodrow - Vision, Mission, Goals & Beliefs
Goals:
Goal 1: Improve student academic achievement for all students
Goal 2: Improve teacher effectiveness in all classes
Goal 3: Graduate all students college- and
career-ready (exposed, eligible, prepared)
Woodrow - Vision, Mission, Goals & Beliefs
At Woodrow Wilson High School We Believe in
P - Pursuing Excellence
A - Accountability
W - Working Together
Woodrow - Vision, Mission, Goals & Beliefs
Belief Behavior Outcome
P - Pursuing Excellence
● Be Better Today Than Yesterday
● Do It Nice or Do It Twice● Be What the Moment
Requires
The Best Version of Ourselves
A - Accountability● No BCD● Respond, Don’t React● Own Your 20 Sq. Ft.
An Environment of Trust and Respect
W - Working Together● Think “We,” Before “Me”● Assume Positive Intent● “Yes, And”
Better Products and Experiences
Bell Schedule
9:05 – 9:55 1st10:00 – 10:55 2nd▪ Announcements 10:50 – 10:55
11:00 – 11:50 3rd11:55 – 1:35 4th▪ A Lunch 11:55 – 12:25▪ B Lunch 12:30 - 1:00▪ C Lunch 1:05 – 1:35
1:40 - 2:30 5th 2:35 - 3:25 6th3:30 - 4:20 7th
Extended Day Periods
(For select courses only)
0 Period 8:10 – 9:008th Period 4:25 – 5:15
Arrival/Entry Expectations
▪ All students must enter into the building using the metal detectors (B & C) located on the Glasgow entrance of the building.
▪ Students are expected to have ID badges visible at all times, along with their backpacks open and placed on the table.
▪ Side entrance will only be available for STAFF/Office Personnel
Visitor Expectations
▪ Visitor parking is in front of the school or on the street▪ Visitors should enter through the main entrance in the front of the building
(Glasgow side)▪ Visitors should have an ID badge in order to check in with the Ms. Hollins and
receive a visitor’s pass▪ All volunteers should be screened through VolyNow prior to volunteering▪ Student lunches can be brought in by parents ONLY▪ Student lunches will be delivered to the cafeteria by the parent
Student Conduct Expectations
▪ Students should come to school prepared to learn every day with the appropriate supplies
▪ Students are expected to be in dress code every day▪ Cell phones are not permitted during the instructional day with the
exception of lunch▪ Cell phones will be confiscated if they are being used during
instructional hours▪ Woodrow is a closed campus. Students are not permitted to leave
campus during lunch times▪ Students are expected to attend class on time every day
Dress Code
Dress Code
Dress Code
TARDIES
1st Tardy – Written warning & Call to parents/guardians2nd Tardy – Written warning & Call to parents/guardians3rd Tardy – Written warning & Call to parents/guardians4th Tardy – Written warning & Call to parents/guardians 5th Tardy – Lunch Detention & Call to parents/guardians6th Tardy – Lunch Detention & Call to parents/guardians7th Tardy – Saturday School Detention & Call to parents/guardians8th Tardy – Parent conference ***Lunch Detention will be held in ISS. The students must remain in detention for the entire 30 minutes.
The tardies & consequences start over every three weeks.
ATTENDANCE
Attendance Office –• Turn in excuse notes within 3
days of an absence.• Provide reports
TruancyWhen a student has TEN or more UNEXCUSED absences within a six-month period, they are
considered truant. If you receive a truancy letter, please follow the instructions in the letter.
Notice: Students cannot make up absences for truancy.
ATTENDANCE
Attendance Committee –• Petition attendance if
absences exceed threshold or for extenuating circumstances
How to make up time–• Contracts to make up time
available in the attendance office
• Make up time in tutoring or Saturday School
Attendance for CreditIf a student misses more than 10% of their class days
(EXCUSED OR UNEXCUSED), the student is DENIED CREDIT for the class, even if they have a passing grade. If the
student misses more than 25%, they will lose credit and will be ineligible to recover the credit (petition only).
Attendance for CreditPrincipal’s Plan
ATTENDANCE
**Juniors and Seniors are allowed 2 days of waived absences for college visits.
**Does not affect Attendance for Credit
**Must Bring a note from the University within 3 days of the visit.
How to make up time• Contracts to make up time available in the attendance
office• Make up time in tutoring or Saturday School
ATTENDANCE
Attendance Office –• Turn in excuse notes within 3 days of
an absence.• Provide reports
How to make up time–• Contracts to make up time available in
the attendance office• Make up time in tutoring or Saturday
School
Attendance for Credit*Petitions may be submitted for students with extenuating circumstances
*Students missing more than 25% of class time must submit a petition to the attendance committee
* It is YOUR responsibility to keep up with your attendance.
**If you missed class, you missed work. It is the student’s responsibility to ask the teacher for missed work and go to tutoring.
Graduation Plan for Current 9th-12th GradersDistinguished Foundation High School Plan
26 credits
• 4 years of English: English I, II, III, IV
• 4 years of Math: 1) Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, 4th Math
• 4 years of Science: Biology, Chemistry, 2 Additional Upper Level Sciences (STEM must have Physics)
• 3 years of Social Studies: World Geography or World History, U.S. History, Government (.5), Economics (.5)
▪ 2 years of Foreign Language (same)
▪ 1 Fine Arts (Art, Band, Dance, Choir, Orchestra or Theater - same Fine Arts)
▪ 1 PE (Gym, Athletics, JROTC and/or Band-Fall only, Cheerleading or Drill Team)
▪ 0.5 Health (Dallas ISD Requirement)
▪ Electives:▪ 6.5 elective (4 credits – Pathway/Academy)
Credits Needed for Grade Level Promotion
.5 credit awarded for each semester class
9th grade = 0 – 4.5 credits10th grade = 5 – 11.5 credits
11th grade = 12 – 18.5 credits12th grade = 19 + credits
26 credits required for Foundation High School Distinguished Graduation Plan
CLASS RANKClass rank is a measure of how a student's performance
compares to other students in his or her class.
This is based on weighted grades. Each final semester grade is multiplied by 7, 8 or 9 depending
on the rigor of the class.
CLASS RANK (continued)
❑ Begins 9th grade; middle school classes not included for rank.
❑ First rank for Seniors: mid-October; first rank for Juniors/Sophomores & second rank for Seniors is January 2019.
❑ The higher the grade (and harder the class), the higher your rank will be:W. History 90x7=630 80x7=560 W. History Pre-AP 90x8=720 80x8=640 AP/IB W. History 90x9=810 80x9=720
❑ Rank is very important for college admission and scholarships!
❑ Highest 24 credits taken in 9th-12th grade will be used for final senior rank (Val & Sal)
Regular Class x 7 points
Pre-AP/IS (Pre-IB)/Lower Level Project Lead the Way
classes x 8 points
AP/IB/Dual Credit /Upper Level
Project Lead the Way Classes x 9
points
GPA is the average of all semester grades – 4.0 (Unweighted) and 5.0 (Weighted) scale
Grade point weights shall be assigned to courses in grades 9–12 in accordance with the following slide
GRADE POINT AVERAGE (GPA)
Numerical Grade Category I Category II Category III97 and above 5.0 4.5 4.0
93–96 4.8 4.3 3.8
90–92 4.6 4.1 3.6
87–89 4.4 3.9 3.4
83–86 4.2 3.7 3.2
80–82 4.0 3.5 3.0
77–79 3.8 3.3 2.8
73–76 3.6 3.1 2.6
71–72 3.4 2.9 2.4
■Category I All AP, IB, Dual Credit and upper level Project Lead the Way classes
■Category II All Pre AP, IS (Pre-IB) and lower Project Lead the way classes
■Category III All other classes
Calculating the Weighted GPA
Graduating with Honors
To graduate with Honors:
84.95 -- 89.94 = With Honors89.95 -- 94.94 = High Honors
94.95 & above = Highest Honors(No Rounding Up)
Tests, Tests, and More Tests
▪ STAAR (EOC) – need to pass ALL 5 for graduationEnglish I Algebra I Biology English II US History
▪ ACP – district-wide final exam; shows mastery of class content (15% of your semester grade)
▪ PSAT – Great practice SAT School Day Test: October 10, 2018▪ All DISD 10th graders tested for free
▪ Open to grade 9th & 11th graders for a fee
▪ Counts for scholarships (National Merit Scholar – 11th grade)
▪ SAT/ACT – college entrance exams!
College/Career Preparation
College/Career Preparation10
College/Career Preparation
College/Career Preparation
Re-Enrollment
Schedule Change Request
Reasons for a schedule change:
1. Missing a Core Class (English, Math, Science, Social Studies)
2. Missing Endorsement Class or class to graduate
3. Class on schedule that you have already taken
4. On-level to PreAP/AP
PowerSchool/Unified Classroom
Parents and guardians with an existing Parent Portal account and valid email address may register online at https://classroom.powerschool.com
Calendar Overview
August:
▪ 15th Meet the Teacher Night (5:00 pm-8:00 pm)
▪ 20th First Day of School▪ 23rd First Football game vs Carter @
Kincaid (6:00 pm)
September:
▪ 3rd Labor Day Holiday - No School▪ 10th PTA Meeting WW Library (6:30 pm)▪ 12th Mini School Night▪ 28th End of 1st Six Week Grading Period▪
October:
▪ 8th Secondary Parent Conference Night▪ Dine and Donate @ Pomodoro (Band
Fundraiser)▪ 12th Staff Development-No School▪ 15th PTA Meeting WW Library (6:30
pm)▪ 19th Secondary Fair Day
Calendar Overview
November:
▪ 1st Homecoming Parade (5:30 pm)▪ 2nd End of 2nd Six Week Grading
Period▪ 2nd Football vs Sunset @ Franklin (7:30
pm HC game)▪ 2nd Senior Panoramic Picture (9:30 am)▪ 3rd Homecoming Dance (7:30 pm)
Location TBD
December:
▪ 3rd-7th STAAR/EOC▪ 19th End of 3rd Six Week Grading
Period▪ 21st-Jan 4th Winter Break
Woodrow Wilson Website Overview
www.woodrowwildcats.org● Sign up for newsletters● Home tab: Staff contact information● Academics: Counseling office information, course
descriptions, academy overviews● IB:● Student Life: Class pages, clubs & organizations,
JROTC, community service● Athletics: Contacts for each sport● Performing Arts: Contact information● Parents: PTA contacts, Spirit Wear● Calendar: Current and future events● News: Current news about Woodrow Wilson and
DISD
http://wwhs.webstarts.com/● College Counselor contact information● College Access: Links to college resources● College Preview Days● Career and Internship Information● Scholarship Opportunities● Link to send counselor a message
Woodrow Wilson Website Overview
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Counseling Office Hours
Monday , Wednesday, Friday Drop In Hours 8:30 am-9:00 am 4:20 pm-4:45 pm
To request an appointment, please call:
Ms. Valles – Counseling Secretary
(972) 502-4419 (English and Spanish)
Please be aware that we will not be able to accommodate drop ins on Tuesday and Thursdays.
“Meet the Teacher” Night
Wednesday, August 15, 2018
5:00pm - 7:30pm
▪ Teachers will present short bios of themselves and let you know how to contact them throughout the year.
▪ Every 15 minutes in Room 1101 there will be PowerSchool/Unified Classroom Training classes to show you how to monitor your student’s grades and attendance.
Football Practice - Come out to the practice fields to meet the coaches and see the team in action.
Thank You
Next...2019 Senior Class Updates
You are welcomed to stay to hear more about the steps and task that
are needed for Seniors to get ready for their College and Career choices.
Woodrow WilsonHigh School
CLASS OF 2019
PARENT INFORMATIONAL
MEETING
COLLEGE READINESS BENCHMARKS
COLLEGE READINESS BENCHMARKS
COLLEGE READINESS BENCHMARKS
ACT Test DatesCost: w/Essay $67.00 – w/o Essay $50.50
SAT Test DatesCost: with Essay $60.00 ; without Essay $46.00
SAT / ACT Prep
❑ Dallas ISD Math Prep Session▪ Saturday Sessions at Selected Locations▪ Flyers will be posted on the Woodrow Website
❑ Khan Academy ▪ Link to College Board Account for customized practice based on PSAT scores▪ www.satpractice.org
❑ Reconnection Online SAT / ACT Prep▪ Sign Up with Ms. Hilliard (Reconnection Facilitator) for username & password
College Fairs
Name Date LocationColleges that August 12, 2018 Westin Galleria Dallas Register at Change Lives Ballrooms 1-3 3:00pm www.ctclfair.org
DISD College Fair Sept. 12, 2018 Ellis Davis Field House
WWHS College Fair Sept. 13, 2018 Woodrow Wilson HS
ASP College Kick Off Sept. 15, 2018 ILTexas Garland HS
Texas Scholars Fair Spring TBD(Top 20%-25% Juniors)
NACAC March 23, 2019 Dallas Market Center - North Hall
Letters of Recommendation
▪Parent Brag Sheet ▪Student Brag Sheet- See your counselor for brag sheets -Turn in at least two weeks before you need your letter.
Your counselor will put your letter in a signed, sealed envelope for you to mail.
Transcripts
▪ Official transcripts must be requested in the Attendance Office▪ Please allow at least 3 days▪ Transcripts are free for current Woodrow students
▪ Electronic transcripts▪ Counselor can submit electronically via link provided by the university (depends
on university). Student must provide the university with the counselor’s email.
▪ Mailed transcripts
▪Universities will take mailed transcripts
▪ It is the student/parents’ responsibility to address and send the sealed transcript you receive from the Attendance Office to the universities you are applying to.
APPLY TEXAS and/or Common Application
Counseling Office Hours
Monday , Wednesday, Friday Drop In Hours 8:30 am-9:00 am 4:20 pm-4:45 pm
To request an appointment, please call:
Ms. Valles – Counseling Secretary
(972) 502-4419 (English and Spanish)
Please be aware that we will not be able to accommodate drop ins on Tuesday and Thursdays.
Have a Successful Year!