1. Welcome Freshmen Class of 2017

2. Administration and Counselors Principal – Mr. Harkrider Dean of Students – Mr. Utecht Dean of Instruction – Mr. Whitman Assistant Principal & Counselors: Mr. Reyna (9th) Ms. Coleman (9th) Ms. Parker (10th) Ms. Hinson (10th) Mr. Bush (11th) Ms. Jordan (11th) Ms. Solberg (12th) Ms. Adkison (12th) Leah Strickland – College & Career Center

3. Advancement Requirements Must pass core subject coursework with a 70%. Pass STAAR Reading and Math Summer School is ONLY available for those students who do not pass STAAR.

4. Graduation Requirements & Credits Requirements are those classes that Willis ISD and the State of Texas need you to take in order to graduate from High School Credits are earned upon completion and passing of a required course Each semester =.5 credit One full year = 1.0 credits

5. Classification of Students Class – Freshman – Sophomore – Junior – Senior Credits – 0 – 5.5 – 6 – 11.5 – 12 – 17.5 – 18 or more

6. English Language Arts 4 credits – English I – English II – English III – English IV – English I & II for speakers of Other Languages may sub for Eng. I & II

7. Math Requirements 4 Credits – Algebra I – Geometry – Algebra II – 4 th year Math class

8. Science Requirements 4 Credits – Biology – Chemistry – Physics – 4 th Year Science

9. Social Studies Requirements 4 credits –W–World Geography –W–World History –U–U.S. History –U–U.S. Government (.5 credit) –E–Economics (.5 credit)

10. Elective Requirements Foreign language – 2 credits of the same language Technology Applications – 1.0 credit Fine Arts – 1.0 credit

11. Elective Requirements Health Education –.5 credit OR – 1.0 credit Health Science Technology Speech/Communication Applications –.5 credit Physical Education – 1.0 credit Additional Components – 4.0 credits

12. Course Selection Course Selection sheets will be handed out during your 6 th period If you have any changes, please mark off the class you want to drop and write the class you want to add All sheets need to be returned signed to your 6 th period teacher by May 10. You will get a final verification sheet with your end of the year report card.

13. Important If you do not turn in your course selection sheet signed and do not list an alternate course you will not be able to make any schedule changes. Schedules will be handed out at registration

16. What 8 th Graders want to know What is the schedule? When is lunch? How big is the High School? Where are classes located? What are the requirements for Drivers Ed.? Do I have to get a locker? Can I carry my back pack? Can we go out to eat during lunch? Is there a study hall period in the middle of the day? Where do I go if I have questions about a career, collage, or scholarships? What is FISH Camp?

17. School Hours and Class Times School starts at 7:05 a.m. and ends at 2:45 p.m. Students may enter the building at 6:35 a.m. 7:05 - 7:53 Period 1 48 Minutes 7:58 – 8:46 Period 2 48 Minutes 8:51 – 9:39 Period 3 48 Minutes 9:44 – 10:32 Period 4 48 Minutes 10:37 – 11:25 Period 5 48 Minutes 11:30 – 12:59 Period 6 *89 Minutes 11:25 – 11:55 A Lunch 30 Minutes 11:57 – 12:27 B Lunch 30 Minutes 12:29 – 12:59 C Lunch 30 Minutes 1:04 – 1:52 Period 748 Minutes 1:57 – 2:45 Period 848 Minutes *A Lunch – Math & ScienceB Lunch – English & Soc. StudiesC Lunch – All Others

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19. FAQ about Dress Code Can I have colored hair? – Unnatural hair color is not allowed Can I wear a cap in school – No, they will be taken up by administration Can I wear a nose ring? – Nose rings/studs, lip rings/studs, or any other body-piercing jewelry other than earings are not allowed

20. Dress Code Continued Is the dress code different from Middle School? – No, same rules apply Any clothing and/or jewelry that is distracting, as deemed by the campus administrator, will be prohibited.

21. Student Opportunities Advanced Academic Programs Career and Technology Junior ROTC Athletics Extracurricular Activities

22. Advanced Academic Program Pre Advanced Placement (Pre AP) Advanced Placement (AP) Dual Credit

23. Pre-Advanced Placement Open to all grade levels Prepare students for AP college courses and/or Dual Credit Courses

24. Pre-AP Qualifications 70 or above in JH Honors Classes 90 or above in Level JH Classes Parental Request Must Pass STAAR **Will not change schedule without completing required guidelines found in our course catalog located on the Willis High School website**

25. Pre-Advanced Placement PAP English 1 & 2 PAP Biology PAP Chemistry PAP Physics PAP World Geography PAP Geometry PAP Algebra 2 PAP Pre-Calculus PAP Spanish 2 PAP Spanish 3

26. WHS Career & Technology Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources Architecture & Construction Arts, A/V Technology, & Communications Business Management & Administration Education & Training Finance Health Science Hospitality & Tourism Human Services Information Technology Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security Manufacturing Marketing Science Technology, Engineering & Mathematics Transportation, Distribution & Logistics

27. Junior ROTC Leadership & Discipline Military Benefits Field Trips Uniforms provided No Cost to Parents PE Credit/Elective Credits A multitude of scholarship opportunities

28. Athletics Football Volleyball Cross Country Tennis Golf Basketball Soccer Swimming Power lifting Baseball Softball Track & Field Wrestling

29. Extracurricular Activities Band Choir Cheerleading Drill Team Theater Arts Student Council Clubs & Organizations Newspaper & Yearbook UIL Academics

31. Remember!! In order to receive a WHS Diploma and walk with your graduating class you must: – Complete all 26 Required Credits – Pass ALL mandates of the new STAAR/EOC requirements.