Virtual Open House & Title I Annual Meeting for Parents & Families 2020-2021 August 13, 2020 Sign In/Enter Contact Info: tinyurl.com/vwmsignin
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Mission & Core Values Mission Statement 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.
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Introductions ● Administration ● Guidance ● Nurse ● Social Workers ● PTSA ● CTE Academies Sign In/Enter Contact Info: tinyurl.com/vwmsignin
Administrative Team Casey Jones Brigitte Brown Casimir Bundrick Darrell Potts Sara Doggett Principal Assistant Principal Assistant Principal Assistant Principal Dean/Academic Facilitator Sign In/Enter Contact Info: tinyurl.com/vwmsignin
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
Social Workers Ms. Gatewood- MCV Ms. Dillard denise1.gatewood@cms.k12.nc.us cathys.dillard@cms.k12.nc.us 980-900-9127 704-426-3934 West Mecklenburg High School McKinney-Vento Services
College Advisor Ms. Asemota 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 opportunity to earn college credit as well as an International Diploma.
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 opening the world to you through multiple perspectives and real world applications. Learn more at: https://sites.google.com/cms.k12.nc.us/cambridge/home Or contact: Stephanie Kelso, District Coordinator Tracy Forst, Site Coordinator
West Meck AVID Requirements have a strong desire to attend college ❏ AVID (Advancement Via 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 ❏ Individual Determination) is a Cs and Bs), program and class taken each may be the first person in your family to attend ❏ year at West Mecklenburg High college are ready to enroll and be successful in Honors ❏ School that assists students in and AP Courses with support provided preparing to meet university and AVID’s mission is to close the achievement gap by college entrance requirements preparing all students for college readiness and success in a and to successfully graduate global society.” from college.
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 Develops critical thinking ❏ skills for college access Develop critical thinking ❏ skills for most careers West Meck participates in E.O.S. Opportunity for students to ❏ (Equal Opportunity Schools), which challenge themselves helps students improve access to Gain confidence in academic ❏ and success in Advanced Placement abilities courses. AP Classes at West Meck Get college credit for AP ❏ are offered to students throughout exam scores each grade level.
Do You Want to Learn More? Contact Tracy Forst, Coordinator: tracy.forst@cms.k12.nc.us Cambridge
Career & Technical Education (CTE) Sherri Moore Erinn Edwards Terrence Daniels
CTE Pathways- Sherri Moore, CTE Pathway Development Coordinator All students are required to select a Pathway during the Rising 9 th 2020-2021 WM will offer Nine (9) Career and grade registration process. Technical Education (CTE) Pathways. Pathways have a four (4)-course class sequence. ● Graphic & Digital Design* Pathways have at least one (1) aligned Industry Credential ● Software Development* (Certification) – i.e. Adobe Photoshop, Pro-Start, HTML5, AutoDesk, ● Web Design & App Development* other… ● Architecture & 3D Prototyping* ● Carpentry* Students who earn credentials demonstrate mastery of course content in the related Pathway. ● Culinary Arts ● Marketing* Pathways have a Career Technical Student Organizations (CTSO) i.e. ○ NAF Academy of Hospitality & FBLA, FCCLA, DECA, SkillsUSA etc.... Tourism ● Business/Financial Planning Worked Based Learning (WBL) – opportunities are provided for all grade levels, which include guest speakers, field trips, virtual tours or ● Cosmetology location, job shadowing and other … Website: http://westmeckacademies.weebly.com
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Get Involved… HOW? ● PTSA ● Student Council ● JROTC ● Athletics ● CIS (Communities in Schools) ● Clubs ● AVID ● Special Programs
PTSA Reasons to Get Involved in PTSA Parent involvement is proven to increase student ● achievement. Relationships with your child’s teachers & other parents are ● built. Resources are given to help you deal with the struggles of ● being a high school parent. Relationships form with people who can help you when ● you need it. Your skills can be used to help the school community. ● ● Your voice will be heard by administrators and teachers. You can make a diffference and be a part of the solution! ● ● Education is important. Be a role model showing you agree. You will be informed of events and activities at school. ● You cared in Elementary school, show your child you still care!! PTSA Website: bit.ly/wmhsptsa (see welcome letter)
Athletics ALL Students must complete “Ticket to Play”. ● Link: https://www.cmsathleticzone.com/westmeck Any athlete who has a physical prior to March 1, 2019 will need a new physical for ● 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 1 st semester athletic GPA, WAIVED for 2020 first semester 6 1 st semester minimum courses passed Seniors are required to take at least 3 classes to be eligible for 2nd Semester ● 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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What will learning look like each day?
Remote Learning Schedule Log into Canvas Each Day and Follow Schedule. Courses in Canvas will be accessible August 17, 2020. 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 Enter contact Info here if you have not already: tinyurl.com/vwmsignin
Advisory Lessons will address Student Social Emotional Learning. Homeroom teacher is Advisory Advisory Blocks Teacher. Monthly Advisory Themes (Subject to Change): ● September - Student Organization for S1 ● October - Perseverance and S1 Midterm Prep Everyday after ● November - Respect ● December - S1 Final Exam Prep 1st Block for ● January - Student Organization for S2 ● February - Integrity and S1 Midterm Prep ● March - Discipline 45 minutes ● April - Engagement ● May - S2 Final Exam Prep Sign In/Enter Contact Info: tinyurl.com/vwmsignin
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