Welcome Class of 2018 Wilson High School The Model Urban High School in the United States

You are now Wilson Scholars

Definitions student a person who attends a school, college, or university a person who studies something one who studies : an attentive and systematic observerstudies

Definition scholar a person who has studied a subject for a long time and knows a lot about it an intelligent and well-educated person who knows a particular subject very well a person who has done advanced study in a special field a learned person

We Will Love and Care for you for Four Years…and not five or six You need 24 credits to graduate from Wilson You can earn 7 credits per year Over four years, you can earn 28 You must earn at least six credits and have had passed Algebra I and English I to be promoted to the Tenth Grade

Grade Point Average (GPA) Your GPA is your Bank Account You accumulate grade points based on your performance in your classes A grade of an “A” will earn you 4 points A grade of an “F” will earn you 0 points Your GPA is determined by the number of points that you earn divided by the number of courses that you have taken

The Higher Your GPA Is: The more choices and options that you will have at the end of your high school career The more likely you will be admitted to the college or university of your choice The more scholarship money you will be eligible to receive to pay for your education after high school

Accomplishments for the Class of 2014 Had 1123 acceptances to 234 colleges and universities Reduced suspensions by 50% Highest percentage of scholars earning honor roll at 52% Earned $28.5 million in scholarship awards

Wilson: A School of Excellence In academics, athletics, the arts, and in public service We celebrate our diversity by demonstrating acceptance, tolerance, understanding, and recognition of our diversity Our mission is to provide highly quality customer service

As a Scholar, Customer Service looks Like: If you see someone in need of assistance, you offer help If you notice someone who is lost or a visitor, you say “hello and may I assist you” If someone provides you with quality service, take the time and care to so “thank you”

Academic Student Support Teams Last Name A-C Assistant Principal Ms. Bowser Counselor Ms. Sargent Last Name D-He Assistant Principal Mr. Haith Counselor Ms. Bright

Academic Student Support Teams Last Name Hf-Mc Assistant Principal Ms. Clemmons Counselor Ms. Blitz Last Name Md-Sl Assistant Principal Mr. Bargeman Counselor Ms. Maites Last Name Sm-Z Assistant Principal Ms. Waits Counselor Ms. Flowers

Behavior and Attendance Student Support Teams Last Name A-D Dean of StudentsMr. Hernandez Attendance Counselor Ms. Martinez Last Name E-J Dean of StudentsMs. Ricks Attendance Counselor Ms. James

Behavior and Attendance Student Support Teams Last Name K-Q Dean of StudentsMr. Barnes Attendance Counselor Ms. James Last Name R-Z Dean of StudentsMr. Martin Attendance Counselor Ms. Clemmons

The Wilson Way  Dress for success in an educational setting  Be on time to school and to each class  Not use electronic devices during class  Carry your School ID at all times  Do Not wear hats or headgear in our school building  Only eat food in the cafeteria, stadium seating, rose garden and atrium

Schedule Corrections Priority 1Enrolling and scheduling NEW scholars to our school Priority 2A Scholar who has a hole or a missing class in their schedule Priority 3A Scholar who is a senior and needs a course to graduate

Schedule Corrections Priority 4A scholar has a course on their schedule in which they have already passed Priority 5A scholar has a course in which they have not taken the required prerequisite course (In algebra II and has not taken algebra I)

Grading Policy Assessments = 75% Classwork = 15% Homework = 10% Try your best on every assignment, no matter the category

Grading Policy Good faith efforts will earn at least a 50% Read your course syllabi closely for policies on late work Log on to Edline each week to check your current academic status in each class

My Key Messages Be a “Scholar” and not a “Student” Be focused and work to ensure that you acquire significant “currency” in your bank account (GPA) Get involved and fully participate in the enrichment and extracurricular activities that are available to you - “We educate the whole person” Contribute to our school community by practicing customer service and expecting quality service in return

My Key Messages Adhere to and honor the “Wilson Way” by demonstrating behaviors that exhibit our expectations Embrace and Accept the Diversity of our School Community This is not a “dress rehearsal”…this is your life and every decision that you make can and will impact you for the rest of your life…time is ticking…the time is now!

Orientation Agenda Building Orientation/Staying Organized First Year and Beyond Discipline and Attendance Extracurricular Exploration and Activity Fair Panel Discussion Lunch

Class of 2018 Wilson High School The Journey Begins Now The Model Urban High School in the United States