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WELCOME - BIENVENIDOS
WILBUR CROSS HIGH SCHOOL
8th Grade Counselor
Information Session
February 23, 2015
SLCs are NOT NEW to Cross
Today
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5 SLCs with designated
administrator, dean, and
guidance counselors
Randomly assigned students
SLCs did not have fully
developed themes and/or
instructional models
Limited opportunities for
interdisciplinary collaboration
One SLC with teacher teams to
address individual student
needs
Moving Forward
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4 SLCS with
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Administrator
Youth Development Specialist
Lead Teacher
Guidance Counselors
Dedicated Teacher Team
Student selection process
Career-Themed SLCs
Dedicated time for
interdisciplinary collaboration
Four SLCs with teacher teams to
address individual student needs
Branded environment
Keeping What Works...
❖ WCHS will remain COMPREHENSIVE
➢ College preparatory programming with honors & AP courses across all
SLCs
➢ Access to ISSPs & College Before College experiences
➢ World Languages, Band, Music, Physical Education, and other electives
offered across SLCs
➢ All athletics, clubs & activities will be school-wide
➢ ECA, College Summit, Developing Tomorrow’s Professionals, Future
Business Leaders of America, and other programs open to all students
❖ Early release Wednesdays for teacher collaboration &
professional development
❖ Special education and English Language Learning
supports across SLCs
Introducing for SY2015-2016…
The Small Learning
Communities at Wilbur Cross
Small Learning Communities at
Wilbur Cross
∗ Academy of Law & Public Service
∗ Academy of Business & Fine Arts
∗ Health & Culinary Sciences Academy
∗ International Academy of Digital Arts & Sciences
Administrative Structure
SY 2015-2016
Mrs. Edith Johnson, Principal
“Failure is not an
option!”
Mrs. Dina Natalino, Assistant Principal
Guidance & Post-Secondary
Planning
Professional & Leadership
Development
Credit Retrieval & Student
Tutoring Supports
School-wide Data Analysis
Mark Sweeting, Assistant Principal
Wraparound Services
Special Education
Community Outreach
YouthStat Coordinator
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Mrs. Myrta Bonilla, Assistant Principal
Law & Public Service Academy
The Academy of Law & Public Service will
prepare students for careers related to fields in
law, political science, counseling,
psychology, education, public safety,
military, criminal justice and forensic
science.
These career paths will emphasize skills for a
future serving in the public or legal domain.
Special courses in this academy may include
Forensic Science, Public Safety,
Psychology, Peer Counseling, Debate/Mock
Trial, Business Law, Constitutional Law,
and Public Speaking.
Mr. Marc Potocsky, Assistant Principal
Academy of Business & Fine Arts
The academy of Business & Fine Arts addresses
the interests of creative, independent students
who manage their own artistic promotion,
finances, and business management. Courses are
also designed to support students’ interests in
Entrepreneurship and Business Management.
This academy will support students who want to
shape their creative skills in business and the
performing arts, along with those who would like
to pursue a career in business after high school.
Special courses in this academy may include
introduction to business, accounting, web design,
theater, high level visual art courses, and
recording arts.
Ms. Monica Joyner, Assistant Principal
Academy of Health Sciences & Culinary Arts
The Academy of Health & Culinary Sciences is
an academically rigorous program that will
prepare students for careers in medicine,
dentistry, veterinary sciences, sports and
alternative medicine, nutrition, culinary arts
and hospitality. Some certificates or
certification preparation programs include
EMT, CAN, Safe Food Handler, Dental
Hygienist, Home Health Aide, Nutrition and
Medical Technologies and Medical Assistant.
Special courses in this academy may include
Human Physiology, First Aid & CPR, Nutrition
& Weights, Culinary Arts, Food Service
Management, and Science & Research.
Ms. Ann Brillante, Assistant Principal
International Academy of Digital Arts and
Sciences
In the International Academy of Digital Arts &
Sciences, students will explore many aspects
of digital media including video game design
& development, digital media & movie
making, 3D modeling and animation, graphic
design, photography, music production and
engineering.
This academy focuses on interdisciplinary
project based learning and is designed for
both students who are newly learning English
as well as those who are native English
speakers.
What if my student is not sure
about which SLC to choose?
Wilbur Cross is committed to meeting the needs of every student.
∗ Guidance counselors are an excellent resource for assisting
students in the selection process. Have conversations to ascertain
their interests and guide
∗ Online surveys through Naviance may assist your student in
ascertaining career interests to aid in SLC selection. (Career
Interest Profiler)
∗ Regardless of SLC, your student will receive a college preparatory
educational experience.
∗ Personalization of learning within each SLC will also ensure that
students can further explore their interests.
When will my student choose an
SLC?
∗ Course selection guides will be available online to
students and families on March 16.
∗ Students will select their first, second, and third choice
SLCs through an online form which will be available on
March 16.
∗ We encourage you to sit with your students to complete
this selection form. It will be posted on our website,
along with other relevant SLC information.
For updates, check out our
Website!!
http://schools.nhps.net/wcros
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Stay Informed!!
Questions
CROSS PRIDE IS ON
THE RISE!