1. Washington-Lee High School A Tradition of Academic Excellence

2. class profile Washington-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 Scores Reading WritingMath 539 520550 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 Achievements Academics 77% of seniors completed at least one AP or IB course during 9 th -12 th 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 1 st 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

3. What Makes Washington-Lee A Great School?

7. President – Jennifer Dunlap President Elect – Donna Crawford 1 st Vice President – Elizabeth Sheehy 2 nd Vice President – Melissa Perry-Lawrence Secretary – Laura Brothers Treasurer – Heather Pederson

9. Washington-Lee has over 95 partnerships with local and regional organizations. Among these are: Animal Welfare League of ArlingtonSmith Barney Arlington Independent MediaSport and Health Club of Ballston Asante MiriamuSuntrust Bank Borders BooksUniversity of Virginia Charles SchwabVirginia Hospital Center Cherrydale HardwareVirginia Tech Dulles AviationWashington Chorus Ethics Resource Center Executive Office of the President George Washington University Goodwill Howard University IBM James Madison University Lockheed Martin Marymount University National Science Foundation http://pfl.chino.groupfusion.net

10. 60+ clubs/societies 30+ 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

11. What to Expect at Washington-Lee

12. Washington-Lee boasts a diverse student population representing more than 20 countries from across the globe. American Indian/Alaskan Native20.7% Asian15.4% Black/African American15.2% White48.6% Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/ 0.1% Other

13. School Demographics for 2011-2012

14. 8:19 AM – 3:01 PM Block Schedule (W and L days) Generals Period (1, 3, GP, 5, 7) 1 st Lunch 11:19 – 11:57 2 nd 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

15. Typical 9th Grade Schedule 1. English 2.Social Studies - World History 3.Algebra or Geometry Generals Period Generals Period 4. Biology 5. Health/PE 6. Foreign Language or Elective 7.Fine Arts or Elective

16. 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

19. …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

22. 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)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 History Art Studio Biology Calculus AB and Calculus BC Chemistry English Language & Composition English Literature European History French Language German Latin: Vergil Music Theory Physics: Mechanics Physics: Electricity & Magnetism Psychology Spanish Language Spanish Literature Statistics US History US Government & Politics World History

23. at W-L One of the top 25 IB schools in the U.S. -Washington Post #2 IB school in Virginia -Washington Post Costa Rica Exchange Program Approx. 600 IB students at W-L 30 subject offerings

24. 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 20 th.  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.

25. High School Information Sessions School Thu, Nov. 3, 2011 Tue, Dec. 6, 2011 Thu, Jan. 12, 2012 Wakefield High10 a.m.8:30 a.m. Washington-Lee High8:30 a.m.10 a.m. Yorktown High10 a.m.8:30 a.m. H-B Woodlawn (High School Program) 3 p.m.

26. IB Information Meetings Wednesday, November 2 Monday, December 12 7:00 PM in the W-L Auditorium Call (703) 228-6234 with questions

27. Thank you for attending this session!