Transcript Welcome to Watkins Mill High School

Welcome to
Watkins Mill
High School
Class
of
2012
People to Know
Principal – Mr. Hobbs
Administrators
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Ms. Wilks
Ms. Lupia
Mr. Feamster
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School Counselors
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Ms. Carr
Ms. Bodden
Mr. Saltzman
Ms. Blanco
Mr. Horkan
Ms. Wojtyna
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Need to speak
with your
counselor?
Come to the
counseling office
before school, after
school, or during
STEP and make an
appointment.
People to Know
College/Career Information
Ms. Prochnow
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Career Information
College Information
Financial Aid
Scholarships
SAT/ACT Information
Summer Enrichment Programs
Employment
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School Counseling Support Staff
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Ms. Jacobson
Registrar
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Ms. Van Gilder
Secretary
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Ms. Walker
Secretary
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Ms. Rogewitz
Secretary
Things to Know
Graduation Requirements
English
4.0 credits
Mathematics
4.0 credits
Algebra, Geometry
Science
3.0 credits
Physical Science, Biology
Social Studies
3.0 credits
US History, NSL, World History
Fine Arts
1.0 credits
Technology
1.0 credits
Physical Education
1.0 credits
Health
0.5 credits
Completer:
Foreign Language OR
Advanced Technology OR
Career/Tech Program
2.0 credits
2.0 credits
4.0 credits
Plus 2.5 credits of electives
Plus 2.5 credits of electives
Plus 0.5 credits of electives
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Graduation Requirements
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22.0 credits
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High School Assessments
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English*
Biology
NSL Government
Algebra
75 SSL hours
* English MSA meets requirement for both MSA and HSA
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Student Service Learning Hours
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Volunteer at a preapproved community
organization
School-based
opportunities
(Listen for
announcements)
Take designated courses
(Child Development,
Horticulture)
Student Aide
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Check the school website
for opportunities
See Mr. Ross
(SSL Hour Coordinator)
Pick up and turn in SSL
forms in the Main Office
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Attendance Policies
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Your parent/guardian should
call the Attendance Office first
thing in the morning if you will
be absent.
A written note signed by your
parent/guardian should be
submitted upon your return. If
a note is not received within 3
days the absence is recorded as
UNEXCUSED.
Notes should include:
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Student’s full name
Student’s ID number
Date(s) of absence
Parent/guardian
signature
• Daytime phone # for
parent/guardian
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Making Up Missed Work
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In general, teachers will allow students as many
days to make up missed work as the number of
days the student was legally absent. Students
should contact a friend when absent or see the
individual teacher for assignments following a
brief absence.
For extended illness, parents should contact the
Counseling Office.
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Unexcused Absences
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3 unexcused tardies = 1 unexcused absence
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3 unexcused absences = Loss of Credit (LC)
warning
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5 unexcused absences = LC
Students should see their administrator regarding an
appeal in the event of an LC.
Things to Know
Calculating Your Grade Average
A = 4.0
B = 3.0
C = 2.0
D = 1.0
E = 0.0
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For each of your classes, determine the
points for the grade you received.
Add up the points for all of your classes.
Divide the total by the number of classes.
That’s your average!
Note: You must earn a 2.0 in the most recent quarter and
have no more than one E to be eligible to participate in
extracurricular activities.
Things to Know
College GPA Averages
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University of MD – College Park
3.54 avg. GPA
 1251/1600 SAT (Reading & Math only)
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Towson University
3.32 avg. GPA
 1123/1600 SAT (Reading & Math only)
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Georgetown University
3.62 avg. GPA
 1365/1600 SAT (Reading & Math only)
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College GPA Averages
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University of MD – Baltimore County
3.32 avg. GPA
 1191/1600 SAT (Reading & Math only)
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Penn State
3.41 avg. GPA
 1208/1600 SAT (Reading & Math only)
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Frostburg State University
2.85 avg. GPA
 992/1600 SAT (Reading & Math only)
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Things to Do
Career and College Planning
It’s time to get started!
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Plan your time
Think about your priorities
Give thought to important decisions
Identify career options
Take rigorous courses (Honors, AP, IB)
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Think About Career Options
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Identify interests
Assess abilities
Investigate occupations
Talk to your parents,
teachers, and other adults
about their careers
Visit the Career Center
Take career-related
courses
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Career Programs/Courses
at WMHS
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Accounting
Finance
Medical Careers
Child Development
Horticulture
Hospitality Management
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Project Lead-the-Way
(Engineering)
Web Design
Cooperative Work
Experience
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Career Program/Courses
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Gaithersburg
Design & Merchandising
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Cosmetology
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Auto Body 1
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Auto Tech 1
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Horticulture & Landscaping
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TEHST
Foundations of Auto Tech
Auto Body Repair Tech
Automotive Tech
Biotechnology
Principles of Architecture
Printing, Graphics & Electronic
Media
Foundations of Building &
Construction
Carpentry
Electricity
Nail Technology
Network Operations
Interior Design
Things to Do
College Search Options
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Online college search websites
NAVIANCE Family Connection
 Bridges
 College Board
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College representative visits
College fairs
College tours/visits
Things to Do
Strategies for Success
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Write down all assignments in your
agenda book
Complete and submit all
homework
Plan for tests and quizzes
Keep records of work
Check Edline regularly
See teachers during STEP for extra
help or to make up work
Use Village Time
Share progress with your parents
Things to Do
Get Involved
 Pursue
your interests/hobbies
 Meet new people
 Gain leadership experience
 Eligibility
requires a 2.0 average with
no more than one “E” in the most
recent quarter
Get Involved
Academic/Career Clubs
Honor Societies
• National Honor Society
• National Art Honor Society
• National Foreign Language Honor
Society
• National Science Honor Society
Careers
• Student Academy of Finance Club
• Student Academy of Science (SAS)
Public Speaking
• Debate Team
• Forensics Team
• It’s Academic!
Get Involved
Fall
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Cheerleading
Cross Country
Field Hockey
Football
Golf
Poms
Soccer
Girls Tennis
Girls Volleyball
Athletics
Winter
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Basketball
Cheerleading
Indoor Track
Poms
Swimming &
Diving
Wrestling
Spring
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Baseball
Girls Golf
Lacrosse
Softball
Boys Tennis
Track & Field
Coed Volleyball
Boys Volleyball
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Leadership Groups
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Student Government Association (SGA)
Senior Class
Junior Class
Sophomore Class
Freshman Class
Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA)
Junior State of America (JSA)
Montgomery Exceptional Leaders (MEL)
Get Involved
Performing Arts Groups
Step Team
Eternity Dance Team
Chorus
Show Choir
Honor Choral
Group
Chamber Singers
Chamber Ensemble
Marching Band
Jazz Band
Symphonic Band
Pep Band
Symphonic Orchestra
Drumline
Theatre/Drama Club
Theatre-Stage Club
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Service Clubs
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Best Buddies
Brotherhood of Super
Stars (BOSS)
Interact
Organization of Latin
American Students
(OLAS)
Asian Pacific American
Club (APAC)
Computer Club
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Environmental Science
Club
International Club
Kiwanis International
Key Club
Sisters in Success (SIS)
Students Against
Destructive Decisions
(SADD)
Students Opposed to
Smoking (SOS)
Get Involved
Recreation/Special Interest
•International Journal
•The Current Newspaper
•Book Club
•Yearbook
•Hiking Club
•Culinary Club
•Literary Magazine, The Undertow
•Gay Straight Alliance
•Character, Cultural and Diversity Club
•Fashion Club
•Muslim Student Association (MSA)
•Anime Otaku – Japanese Animation Club
•Chess Club
•Standing Bible Ministry
•TV Club
•Peer Mediation