1. Welcome Parents of the Class of 2015!

2. What I will talk about today… 2 3 45 Contacts – us and you A day in the life at WASHS Opportunities! Keeping yourself informed 1 Helping your child be…

3. Helping your student be… Successful In school and life Proactive Learn how to get what you need Responsible Concern for self and others Involved Get more out of life!

4. Who’s Who at WASH Contacting the right person saves you time! Mr. Dennis Principal Ext 1200 Ms. States Assistant Ext 1202 Mr. Hoffman Dean of Students Ext 1237 District # 717-762-1191

5. The most common problems #1Attendance  Not turning in notes on time  Pre-approval of family Educational Trips #2Cell Phones  Off between 7:30 and 2:40  In an emergency call the WASH Office Handbook is now on the website

6. Who’s Who at WASH Contacting the right person saves you time! Mr. Smith Attendance Officer Ext 1218 Ms. Henicle Counseling Secretary Ext 1216 Mrs. Hatfield Records Secretary Ext 1215

7. We might need to contact you too! On the Emergency Card it’s important to:  provide 2 nd parent info  complete e-mail address  notify us ASAP if anything changes

8. How the schedule works Block Scheduling - 4 classes each semester FALL (F) Block 1English 9 Block 2Art 1 Advisory Block 3Adv. Civics Block 4Comp. Apps. SPRING (S) Block 1French 1 Block 2Earth Science Advisory Block 3Algebra 1A Block 4day 1 PE day 2 Health

9. Important Dates Back to School Night Thursday, Sept 8 th at 6pm Mid-Term Reports First week of October – mailed home Parent/Teacher Conferences Monday, October 10th all day and evening Check the school calendar!

10. Student Opportunities FCCTC – starts in 10 th grade Advanced/AP Classes – you can’t take them all! ETC – begins the junior year Internships – look out for prerequisites Work Experience – only as a senior

11. WASD Website http://www.wasd.k12.pa.us/ Be sure that I cover: Calendar Contacting teachers/staff Announcements Counseling Office