1. 2019-2020 Choice Programs Open House November 27, 2018

2. Principal Cara Hayden PROUD TO BE A WOLVERINE!!!

3. Principal Cara Hayden PROUD TO BE A WOLVERINE!!!

4. Principal Cara Hayden PROUD TO BE A WOLVERINE!!!
ACADEMIC & PERFORMING ART DISTINCTIONS
Our Wolverines have won $4, 894, 136 in Scholarships
17 Pathfinder Nominees
1 National Merit Finalist
139 AICE Diplomas Earned
82 Cambridge AICE Scholars
8 Cambridge Scholar for Merit
1 Cambridge Scholar with Distinction
In service to the Children’s Miracle Network and the University of Florida Dance Marathon, our students raised over $100,000 this year alone.
Our Band program earned Straight Superior ratings in
all large ensemble categories this year - Marching, Concert and Jazz
Our Choir earned a Superior rating this year, including one that earned the highest honor awarded in the state of Florida, Superior with Distinction.
DISTRICT CHAMPS REGIONAL CHAMPS
Girls Golf BOYS BASKETBALL
Boys Basketball GIRLS WEIGHTLIFTING
Girls Weightlifting WRESTLING
Wrestling GIRLS TRACK
Girls Soccer
Softball
Girls Track
State Championships
Runner Up-Boys Basketball
National Championship
Runner Up-Competitive Cheerleading
In our Academies, we the following completers :
29 in Technical Design
22 in Communications Technology
4 in Fashion Design
6 in Culinary Arts
7 in Early Childhood Education
37 in Equine Pre-Veterinary
85 in Marketing

5. Wellington High School FAQ
School Hours: 7:30 am to 2:50 pm
7 Class Periods per Day, 50 Minutes each
Full Offerings of Athletics & Activities
AP & AICE (Cambridge) Courses for Accelerated Learning
Student Conduct: The Wellington Way
Dress Code: Tasteful & Contemporary

6. Academy Coordinator Erik Wilkinson
Program Requirements & Availability
Frequently Asked Questions

7. Academic Requirements
Equine/Pre-Veterinary: Higher Standards
3.0 GPA, Must be enrolled in Algebra I or Algebra I Honors
Marketing/Fine Arts/Fire Science: District Standards
2.5 GPA Overall
Submission Process for Verifying Grades
Public Schools: Report Card Upload via Online Application
Private & Virtual School: Due ASAP after 2nd Nine Weeks ends

8. Out of Boundary (OOB) Students
District will allot our school a number of seats for
That number has NOT been assigned yet
The total number of seats is allocated by Academy
Anywhere from seats per Academy in past years
Description of Lottery Process (March 2019)
All qualified students are entered into the computer-based lottery
Sorted by Grade Level & 1st/2nd Choice on Application

9. Application Process
Applications are open NOW at District site: mypbchoiceapp.com/apply
Deadline to submit all materials online is: Friday, January 25th, 2019
Paper applications are also available through PBCSD

10. How “Random” is the Lottery Process?
Though the process is done by computer, a handful of groups have built-in preferences
Siblings of Existing Students or Children of WHS Employees
Students who completed Middle School “Strand” programs
Principal’s Top 20%: Candidates selected for this list based on GPA, Highest Math Course taken, and corresponding grade in that class.

11. Expectations for Academy Students
3.0 GPA in your Choice Program courses
2.0 Overall GPA
Conduct Grades of “4” or “3” in all courses
Full Participation in co-curricular activities and/or volunteer efforts that are part of your Academy Contracts
(Ex: Equine/Pre-Vet Volunteer Hours, DECA Points)

12. Transportation Map & Resources
Full PBCSD map of transportation options and bus stops available at palmbeachschools.org
Every effort is made to find a route that is accessible to Choice students
Admission to a Choice Program does NOT guarantee a Bus Stop will be created for you

13. What Questions Should You Be Asking?
Have you had a family conversation about your student’s academic goals and aspirations?
Based on what you know and learn tonight, is WHS the right “fit” for your student?
What are your expectations for our faculty, staff, and students?

14. Where Can You Find More Information?
Web Page: welh.palmbeachschools.org
Twitter: @WellingtonHSFL
Instagram: @WellingtonHSFL
Facebook:

15. Academy Tours led by Student Guides
Equine/Pre-Vet Students:
Group 1: Room 3-105
Group 2: Room 3-104
Group 3: Room 2-153
Fire Science Students:
Room 4-110
Marketing Students:
Group 1: Room 1-149
Group 2: Room 1-143
Group 3: Room 1-148
Fine Arts Students:
Please remain in the Theatre