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Virtual Open House & Title I Annual Meeting for Parents & Families 2020-2021
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Mission & Core Values
West Mecklenburg High School will provide a supportive, structured, and academically enriched environment to prepare all students for completion of high school requirements, graduation, and life after high school.
Mission Statement
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Casey Jones Principal Brigitte Brown Assistant Principal Casimir Bundrick Assistant Principal Darrell Potts Assistant Principal Sara Doggett Dean/Academic Facilitator
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Guidance Caseloads
Caseload Guidance Counselor Email
A-Everett Broadaway tambgraj.broadaway@cms.k12.nc.us Exquivel-Little Curtiss lasonyadcurtiss@cms.k12.nc.us Littlejohn-Richardson Baldwin anthony1.baldwin@cms.k12.nc.us Rico Chavez-Z Levine sivan1.levine@cms.k12.nc.us Student Services Website: https://sites.google.com/cms.k12.nc.us/westmeckstudentservices/home?authuser=0
denise1.gatewood@cms.k12.nc.us 980-900-9127
West Mecklenburg High School McKinney-Vento Services
cathys.dillard@cms.k12.nc.us 704-426-3934
esosag.asemota@cms.k12.nc.us
980-999-0613
Cambridge Program West Meck High School is a Cambridge School!
Cambridge is an accelerated academic program that gives students the ability to concentrate on their strengths while preparing for college and life. Students have the
International Diploma.
Learn more at:
https://sites.google.com/cms.k12.nc.us/cambridge/home
Visit our website to learn more about how Cambridge can help you get ready for the rigors college life and help you become a global citizen by
applications.
Or contact: Stephanie Kelso, District Coordinator Tracy Forst, Site Coordinator
AVID (Advancement Via
Individual Determination) is a program and class taken each year at West Mecklenburg High School that assists students in preparing to meet university and college entrance requirements and to successfully graduate from college.
Requirements
❏ have a strong desire to attend college ❏ are determined to meet the challenges necessary to make that college dream a reality ❏ attain grades in the “Academic Middle” (2.0-3.5 or Cs and Bs), ❏ may be the first person in your family to attend college ❏ are ready to enroll and be successful in Honors and AP Courses with support provided
AVID’s mission is to close the achievement gap by preparing all students for college readiness and success in a global society.”
Skill Developing!!
Students in AVID take the AVID Elective class each year they are in high school. They develop the skills necessary for college access and completion.
Benefits of AP Courses
West Meck participates in E.O.S. (Equal Opportunity Schools), which helps students improve access to and success in Advanced Placement
are offered to students throughout each grade level.
❏ Develops critical thinking skills for college access ❏ Develop critical thinking skills for most careers ❏ Opportunity for students to challenge themselves ❏ Gain confidence in academic abilities ❏ Get college credit for AP exam scores
Do You Want to Learn More?
Contact Tracy Forst, Coordinator: tracy.forst@cms.k12.nc.us
Cambridge
Sherri Moore Erinn Edwards Terrence Daniels
CTE Pathways- Sherri Moore, CTE Pathway Development Coordinator
Website: http://westmeckacademies.weebly.com
2020-2021 WM will offer Nine (9) Career and Technical Education (CTE) Pathways.
○ NAF Academy of Hospitality & Tourism
All students are required to select a Pathway during the Rising 9th grade registration process. Pathways have a four (4)-course class sequence. Pathways have at least one (1) aligned Industry Credential (Certification) – i.e. Adobe Photoshop, Pro-Start, HTML5, AutoDesk,
Students who earn credentials demonstrate mastery of course content in the related Pathway. Pathways have a Career Technical Student Organizations (CTSO) i.e. FBLA, FCCLA, DECA, SkillsUSA etc.... Worked Based Learning (WBL) – opportunities are provided for all grade levels, which include guest speakers, field trips, virtual tours or location, job shadowing and other …
NEWS TICKER – This is where other important information, reminders, or brief information of current slides.
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PTSA Website: bit.ly/wmhsptsa (see welcome letter)
Reasons to Get Involved in PTSA
achievement.
built.
being a high school parent.
you need it.
You cared in Elementary school, show your child you still care!!
Link:https://www.cmsathleticzone.com/westmeck
the upcoming 2020-2021 season. (No student is allowed to participate without this document on file.) Physicals from the 2019-2020 season have been granted an extension for the upcoming season.
Athletics Requirements:
Promotion from the 2019-2020 school year equals eligibility for the 2020-2021 athletic year 2.0 1st semester athletic GPA, WAIVED for 2020 first semester 6 1st semester minimum courses passed
sports.
Contact information for Fall Sports coaches:
Head Football Coach- Beady Waddell: beadywaddell@gmail.com Head Basketball/XC Coach- Timothy Fields: timothyc.fields@cms.k12.nc.us Head Men’s Soccer Coach- Spencer Monroe: spencerc.monroe@cms.k12.nc.us Head Women’s Volleyball Coach- Taylor Smith: taylormikayh@gmail.com Head Cheerleading Coach- Naitiayah Latta: nlee34@uncc.edu
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Remote Learning Schedule
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1st Block 8:00am-9:15am Homeroom (Advisory/SEL) 9:25am - 10:10am 2nd Block 10:20am - 11:35am Lunch Break 11:35pm - 12:05pm 3rd Block 12:05pm - 1:20pm 4th Block 1:30pm - 2:45pm Clubs/Extended Day (TBA) 3pm-4pm
Log into Canvas Each Day and Follow Schedule. Courses in Canvas will be accessible August 17, 2020.
Everyday after 1st Block for 45 minutes
Student Advisory Blocks
Advisory Lessons will address Social Emotional Learning. Homeroom teacher is Advisory Teacher.
Monthly Advisory Themes (Subject to Change):
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What is Canvas?
Canvas is an Online Learning Management Software Program. It streamlines classroom work to one location where teachers can post and grade assignments, and students can complete work and receive feedback from teachers.
CANVAS Family Support
STEP 1. Download the Canvas Parent App The Canvas Parent App helps parents to:
STEP 2. Learn how to pair the Parent App with the Student by going to this link: bit.ly/CMSCSP2 STEP 3. Learn about the functions within the App by going to this link: https://cms.instructure.com/courses/355653 Canvas Parent Support information will be on the CMS website soon in five additional languages:
Canvas Parent Sessions
In order to support CMS families, we will host virtual Family nights with the goal
1. Why we are using Canvas and what to expect 2. How to access the Canvas APP and pair with student account 3. The functions that parents can utilize in Canvas 4. Tips for preparing students for remote learning Schedule for Canvas Family Session: August 10th 6:00 pm-7:00pm Sign Up Here(English): bit.ly/CANVASCONNECTS Sign Up Here (Spanish): bit.ly/SPCANVASCONNECT August 12th 8:00 am-9:00am August 14th 12:00pm-1:00pm
Flyer for Families: English Spanish
Canvas Resources
Student Resources & Supports for Accessing & Using Canvas:
https://cms.instructure.com/courses/355653/pages/student-resource-page
Family Resources for accessing and utilizing the Canvas App:
https://cms.instructure.com/courses/355653/pages/parent-resources
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WHERE IS MY STUDENT’S SCHEDULE?
You should have received in mail (or log into Powerschool). Locate teacher for each time slot and click on the conference link beside their name at the designated time. How do I find my schedule if I did not receive in mail?
by block
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Follow Your Child’s Schedule. Locate teacher for each time slot and click on the conference link beside their name at the designated time.
6:40PM - 6:55PM Block 1 6:55PM - 7:10PM Block 2 7:10PM - 7:25PM Block 3 7:25PM - 7:40PM Block 4 Sign In/Enter Contact Info: tinyurl.com/vwmsignin
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