1. WELCOME TO WALKERSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL !

2. Unlock the Doors to Success at WHS Every staff member at WHS is here to help make you as successful as you want to be!

3. KEY INDIVIDUALS Administrators: Mr. Concepcion Mr. Bittner Mrs. Jacques Mr. Smith Administrators: Mr. Concepcion Mr. Bittner Mrs. Jacques Mr. Smith Guidance Counselor: Mrs.Alexander Guidance Counselor: Mrs.Alexander Front Office Secretaries: Front Office Secretaries: Mrs. Larkin Mrs. Mathews

4. Principal’s Message A few words from Mr. Concepcion A few words from Mr. Concepcion

5. HIGH SCHOOL Clean slate More responsibilities Grades count! Poor behavior may be recorded in permanent file

6. Rigor Increases in High School As you enter high school it is important to recognize that academic and behavioral expectations will increase. For example: As you enter high school it is important to recognize that academic and behavioral expectations will increase. For example: Less chances to re-do missing or poorly completed work Less chances to re-do missing or poorly completed work No second chances on HSA (1 chance each session) No second chances on HSA (1 chance each session) More strict deadlines More strict deadlines You need to do your best the first time! You need to do your best the first time! No Social Promotion No Social Promotion Greater maturity level expected in high school Greater maturity level expected in high school Preparing for Real World - More individual responsibility is expected academically and behaviorally Preparing for Real World - More individual responsibility is expected academically and behaviorally

7. A strong start is important During your high school career you have 32 chances to get 25 specific credits During your high school career you have 32 chances to get 25 specific credits Falling behind your classmates will place you in classes with underclassmen Falling behind your classmates will place you in classes with underclassmen Those who fall behind are more likely to drop-out Those who fall behind are more likely to drop-out Don’t dig yourself a hole Don’t dig yourself a hole

8. Beyond the Bell Instruction Provides the extra support you need to be successful. Provides the extra support you need to be successful. Tutoring opportunities in the four core areas Tutoring opportunities in the four core areas Transportation if you need to stay after with individual teachers Transportation if you need to stay after with individual teachers All subjects All subjects Teachers are very willing to provide extra help, but students have to advocate for themselves and ask for the help Teachers are very willing to provide extra help, but students have to advocate for themselves and ask for the help Two buses will run Tuesday and Thursday leaving WHS at 4:00. Two buses will run Tuesday and Thursday leaving WHS at 4:00.

9. OFFICE REFERRALS: Disruptive behavior Disruptive behavior Defiance of authority Defiance of authority Lates/Tardies to school/class Lates/Tardies to school/class Class cuts Class cuts Failure to Failure to identify self

10. Electronic Devices Cell phone is to be OFF and OUT OF SIGHT Cell phone is to be OFF and OUT OF SIGHT If seen during school hours, disciplinary consequences may occur If seen during school hours, disciplinary consequences may occur Students can use office phone to contact parents Students can use office phone to contact parents iPods may be used during lunch shift iPods may be used during lunch shift WHS is not responsible for loss due to theft WHS is not responsible for loss due to theft

11. Dress Code: What NOT to wear: 1. Anything with logos referring to: Alcohol Drugs Sex Tobacco Violence 2. Head coverings (No Hats, Hoods, Bandanas) 3. Immodest clothing (Keep it covered!)

12. WHAT IF I MESS UP? You must understand that your actions have consequences...

13. Consequences for Misconduct Teacher detention Teacher detention (lunch time or after school) After school detention After school detention Saturday School Saturday School (3.5 hours long) Suspension (OSS) Suspension (OSS) The specific consequences for individual actions are identified in student planners, online at www.fcps.org, and will be covered in grade level assemblies at the start of the school year The specific consequences for individual actions are identified in student planners, online at www.fcps.org, and will be covered in grade level assemblies at the start of the school yearwww.fcps.org

14. TRANSPORTATION to WHS Check www.FCPS.org for bus number and pick up/drop off times (instructions in pamphlet) Check www.FCPS.org for bus number and pick up/drop off times (instructions in pamphlet) Use assigned bus stop only Use assigned bus stop only Bring note to front office if riding home with a friend (need note from both sets of parents) Bring note to front office if riding home with a friend (need note from both sets of parents)

15. MORNING ROUTINE FOR FRESHMEN All freshmen should report to the auditorium upon arrival. Auditorium doors open around 7:05 AM. All freshmen should report to the auditorium upon arrival. Auditorium doors open around 7:05 AM. The 7:20 AM bell signals dismissal. The 7:20 AM bell signals dismissal.

16. When do I eat??? Four lunch shifts Based on third block class Based on third block class Mixed grades

17. LOCKERS LOCKERS Lockers available first week during lunch shifts Lockers available first week during lunch shifts Locks not provided Locks not provided Can go to lockers between all classes Can go to lockers between all classes Do not share your locker Do not share your locker

18. Achieving Academic Success THE ESSENTIAL A’s 1.ATTENDANCE – Arrive to school & classes on time every day. 5.5 illegal absences = term failure 5.5 illegal absences = term failure 10.5 illegal absences = semester failure 10.5 illegal absences = semester failure 2.ALERT – Be rested, awake & prepared for a day’s work.

19. Essential A’s 3. ASSIGNMENTS – Complete all assignments (both in & out of class) on time & to the best of your ability. 4.ADVOCATE – Never be afraid to tell a teacher you are confused or ask for more help. 5.AGENDA – It’s free!! Use it to track assignment due dates, find school information, & as a hall pass.

20. ESSENTIAL A’s 6.ACTIVITIES – Get involved in something affiliated with WHS. Sign up for a club, audition for a play, join the band, try out for a sports team.

21. GRADES Parents and Students: Check grades online via the Pinnacle Internet Viewer program Check grades online via the Pinnacle Internet Viewer program website: grades.fcps.org website: grades.fcps.org Contact teachers with any questions or concerns Contact teachers with any questions or concerns

22. Information from the Guidance Department Ultimate goal: GRADUATION! Ultimate goal: GRADUATION! Must earn credits (no social promotion) Must earn credits (no social promotion) Need 6 credits to earn sophomore status Need 6 credits to earn sophomore status Need 25 credits to graduate Need 25 credits to graduate

23. FCPS GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS COURSE CREDITS NEEDED English*4 Social Studies* 3 Science*3 Math*4

24. FCPS GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS COURSE CREDITS NEEDED Health.5 Fitness for Life.5 Technology Education 1 Fine Arts 1

25. FCPS GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS COURSE CREDITS NEEDED Career Pathway Electives 3 Electives3 Completer: Foreign Language And/Or Career Technology Program (CTC) 24

26. *HIGH SCHOOL ASSESSMENTS (HSA) Students must take Maryland High School Assessments in the following subjects:  Algebra I (412)  Government (394)  English 10 (396)  Biology (400) A minimum score must be earned or a combined score of 1602 must be met.

27. YOU ARE NOT IN THIS ALONE ! YOU ARE NOT IN THIS ALONE ! Together we CAN unlock the doors of success at WHS!

29. Want more WHS? Tour the building tonight! Tour the building tonight! Places to know Places to know Be sure to locate all of the important places on the back of the pamphlet Be sure to locate all of the important places on the back of the pamphlet Back to School Night Back to School Night Thursday August 19 th Thursday August 19 th 6:30-8:30 6:30-8:30 Meet your children’s teachers Meet your children’s teachers Understand classroom expectations Understand classroom expectations Tour the building again Tour the building again

30. QUESTIONS?

31. Contacts http://whs.fcps.org http://whs.fcps.org http://whs.fcps.org http://whsfreshman.wikispaces.com/ http://whsfreshman.wikispaces.com/ http://whsfreshman.wikispaces.com/ christopher.bittner@fcps.org christopher.bittner@fcps.org christopher.bittner@fcps.org (240)-236-7200 (240)-236-7200

32. Thank you for coming! Have a great school year!