Woodrow Wilson High School BEGINNING OF THE YEAR PARENT INFORMATIONAL MEETING 2018
WWHS Administrators Michael Moran, Principal - mimoran@dallasisd.org Administrator Student Caseload Email Michael Ruiz A - Di; micruiz@dallasisd.org 11th Grade Communicant Science, Math, PLTW, Testing Nemisha Bhakta Dj - Li; nbhakta@dallasisd.org 10th Grade Communicant ELA, Social Studies, Attendance, Facilities, Bond Construction Cedric Mitchell Lj - Re cedmitchell@dallasisd.org 9th Grade Communicant SPED, CTE, Health/PE, ISS, Safety, CBC, Cafeteria Dina Townsend Rf - Z; dtownsend@dallasisd.org 12th Grade Communicant Fine Arts, LOTE, JROTC, Library, Reconnect, Master Schedule
WWHS Counselors Email Counselor Caseload 9 th - 11 th : A-Di catwell@dallasisd.org Chelsea Atwell 12 th : Hospitality & Engineering 11th Grade Communicant (A-S) 9 th - 11 th : Dj-Li sherihall@dallasisd.org Sheri Hall 12 th : Performing Arts, 10th Grade Communicant Engineering (T-Z), & IB (A-E) 9 th - 11 th : Lj-Re Tamara Whitfield 12 th : Finance & IB (F-M) tambrown@dallasisd.org 9th Grade Communicant 9 th - 11 th : Rf-Z Sara Thomas 12 th : Science, Visual Arts, & IB sarathomas@dallasisd.org 12th Grade Communicant (N-Z) cvalles@dallasisd.org Christina Valles Counseling Secretary
Important Contacts Email Contact Issue Main Office SCastaneda@dallasisd.org General Questions Attendance woodrowattendance@gmail.com Absences Registrars ABRIONES@dallasisd.org VOE, Enrollment, Withdrawal, Ms. Ayla Briones (A-M) ASHLTORRES@dallasisd.org Transcript, Records Ms. Ashley Torres (L-Z) Community Liaison Pending PowerSchool, Donations, Volunteer Dr. Kelly Ritchie kritchie@dallasisd.org IB Applications, Scholarships, Ms. Baz (ASP) lbaz@aspdallas.org 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 ● Be Better Today Than Yesterday The Best Version of P - Pursuing Excellence ● Do It Nice or Do It Twice Ourselves ● Be What the Moment Requires ● No BCD An Environment of Trust and A - Accountability ● Respond, Don’t React Respect ● Own Your 20 Sq. Ft. ● Think “We,” Before “Me” Better Products and W - Working Together ● Assume Positive Intent Experiences ● “Yes, And”
Bell Schedule 9:05 – 9:55 1st Extended Day Periods 10:00 – 10:55 2nd ▪ Announcements 10:50 – 10:55 (For select courses only) 11:00 – 11:50 3rd 0 Period 8:10 – 9:00 11:55 – 1:35 4th 8th Period 4:25 – 5:15 ▪ 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 6th 3:30 - 4:20 7th
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 1 st Tardy – Written warning & Call to parents/guardians 2 nd Tardy – Written warning & Call to parents/guardians 3 rd Tardy – Written warning & Call to parents/guardians 4 th Tardy – Written warning & Call to parents/guardians 5 th Tardy – Lunch Detention & Call to parents/guardians 6 th Tardy – Lunch Detention & Call to parents/guardians 7 th Tardy – Saturday School Detention & Call to parents/guardians 8 th 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 Truancy When 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. Attendance Office – Notice: Students cannot make up absences for truancy. • Turn in excuse notes within 3 days of an absence. • Provide reports
ATTENDANCE Attendance for Credit If 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). How to make up time– Attendance Committee – • Contracts to make up time • Petition attendance if available in the attendance absences exceed threshold office or for extenuating • Make up time in tutoring or circumstances Saturday School
ATTENDANCE Attendance for Credit Principal’s Plan How to make up time • Contracts to make up time available in the attendance office • Make up time in tutoring or Saturday School **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.
ATTENDANCE 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. How to make up time– Attendance Office – • Contracts to make up time available in • Turn in excuse notes within 3 days of the attendance office an absence. • Make up time in tutoring or Saturday • Provide reports School
Graduation Plan for Current 9 th -12 th Graders Distinguished Foundation High School Plan 26 credits ▪ 2 years of Foreign Language (same) • 4 years of English : English I, II, III, IV ▪ 1 Fine Arts (Art, Band, Dance, Choir, • 4 years of Math : Orchestra or Theater - same Fine Arts) 1) Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, 4 th Math ▪ 1 PE (Gym, Athletics, JROTC and/or Band-Fall only, Cheerleading or Drill Team) • 4 years of Science : Biology, Chemistry, 2 Additional Upper Level Sciences (STEM must have Physics) ▪ 0.5 Health (Dallas ISD Requirement) • 3 years of Social Studies : World Geography ▪ Electives : or World History, U.S. History, Government (.5), Economics (.5) ▪ 6.5 elective (4 credits – Pathway/Academy)
Credits Needed for Grade Level Promotion .5 credit awarded for each semester class 9 th grade = 0 – 4.5 credits 10 th grade = 5 – 11.5 credits 11 th grade = 12 – 18.5 credits 12 th grade = 19 + credits 26 credits required for Foundation High School Distinguished Graduation Plan
CLASS RANK Class 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 9 th 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. AP/IB/Dual Credit ❑ The higher the grade (and harder the class), /Upper Level Regular Class x 7 the higher your rank will be: Project Lead the points Way Classes x 9 W. History 90x7=630 points 80x7=560 W. History Pre-AP 90x8=720 80x8=640 AP/IB W. History 90x9=810 80x9=720 Pre-AP/IS (Pre-IB)/Lower ❑ Rank is very important for college admission Level Project Lead the Way and scholarships! classes x 8 points ❑ Highest 24 credits taken in 9 th -12 th grade will be used for final senior rank (Val & Sal)
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