Washington-Lee High School A Tradition of Academic Excellence

1. Washington-Lee High School A Tradition of Academic Excellence

2. class profile 2011 Washington-Lee High School • 2011 Summary of Graduates • % of Class went to Post Secondary Education...... 92.7% • Attended 4 year colleges…………………………………....59.2% • Attended 2 year colleges or trade school…………….33.5% • Military service………………………………………………...... .9% • Employed full-time…………………………………………….. 5.1% • Undecided………………………………………………………….. .2% • SAT Average Scores • Reading Writing Math • 539520550 • Recognitions • “Washington Post Top 100 High Schools in the U.S.” • “Washington Post Top 25 IB Schools in the U.S.” • “College Board AP” • “National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence” • “U.S. Green Building Council” • Notable Achievements • Academics • 77% of seniors completed at least one AP or IB course during 9th-12th grade • 81% IB Diploma pass rate • 94 AP Scholars • Literary & Arts • Penman Literary Semi Annual • CSPA Silver Award; VHSL Trophy Class • Crossed Sabers Monthly Newspaper • Columbia Scholastic Press Assoc. Silver Medal • 1st Place VHSL • Blue and Gray Yearbook • Columbia Scholastic Press Assoc. Silver Medal • VHSL Trophy Class Award • Music & Theater • Band – Six Year VA State Honor Award

3. What Makes Washington-Lee A Great School?

4. The Students!

5. Engaged Faculty

6. Active Parents

7. Supportive PTA President – Jennifer Dunlap President Elect – Donna Crawford 1st Vice President – Elizabeth Sheehy 2nd Vice President – Melissa Perry-Lawrence Secretary – Laura Brothers Treasurer – Heather Pederson

8. Student-Centered Administration

9. ConnectedCommunity • Washington-Lee has over 95 partnerships with local and regional organizations. Among these are: Animal Welfare League of Arlington Smith Barney Arlington Independent Media Sport and Health Club of Ballston Asante MiriamuSuntrust Bank Borders Books University of Virginia Charles Schwab Virginia Hospital Center Cherrydale Hardware Virginia Tech Dulles Aviation Washington Chorus Ethics Resource Center Executive Office of the President George Washington University Goodwill Howard University IBM James Madison University Lockheed Martin Marymount University National Science Foundation http://pfl.chino.groupfusion.net

10. An Array ofExtracurricular Opportunities 60+ clubs/societies 30+ athletic teams (Fall, Winter, Spring) “Research indicates that extra-curricular participation is a contributor to long-term educational success.” Mahoney, J. Promoting Interpersonal Competence and Educational Success Through Extracurricular Participation. Journal of Educational Psychology, Vol 95, Issue, 2, June 2003, pages 409-418

11. What to Expect at Washington-Lee

12. A Rich Cultural Diversity Washington-Lee boasts a diverse student population representing more than 20 countries from across the globe. American Indian/Alaskan Native 20.7% Asian 15.4% Black/African American 15.2% White 48.6% Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/ 0.1% Other

13. School Demographics for 2011-2012

14. The School Day • 8:19 AM – 3:01 PM • Block Schedule (W and L days) • Generals Period (1, 3, GP, 5, 7) • 1st Lunch 11:19 – 11:57 • 2nd Lunch 12:41 – 1:19 • Late buses: Mon – Thurs. • 4:45 PM & 6:45 PM • Student Announcements • Call 703-228-6200 between 7:45 AM – 4:30 PM • Senior Permit Parking in Student Lot

15. Typical 9th Grade Schedule 1. English • Social Studies - World History • Algebra or Geometry Generals Period 4. Biology 5. Health/PE 6. Foreign Language or Elective • Fine Arts or Elective

16. Generals Period • 30 minute period designed to increase student achievement and a healthier, less stressful environment for all students. • Available Resources • Cyber Café • Computer Lab B • Computer Lab C • Computer Lab D • Library PC Lab • Library Mac Lab • Algebra 1 Skills • Geometry Skills • Algebra 2 Skills • AP/IB Skills

17. School Communication PTA Meetings Friday PTA e-mail Morning announcements continuously broadcasts on monitors throughout the building Backyard ChatsSynrevoice Teacher E-Mail www.apsva.us/Domain/2156 Teacher Voice Mail -- call (703) 228-6200 Principal’s listserv – APS School Talk Student Advisory BoardParent Advisory Board

18. Principal’s Student Advisory Board

19. Initiatives at Washington-Lee

20. Counseling Services

22. 22 Advanced Placement Courses at W-L W-L Advanced Placement Program • May 2011 • 726 Students took 1128 Exams • 94 AP Scholars • Currently 37 Teachers trained and teaching 64 Class Sections • W-L Goal: Increased Participation in AP/IB • College Board (www.collegeboard.com) “At the end of the day I always look back and think I can’t believe I took these classes. It was a great challenge – but also a great reward.” W-L Senior Art History Art Studio Biology Calculus AB and Calculus BC Chemistry English Language & Composition English Literature European History French Language German Latin: Vergil Music Theory Physics: Mechanics Physics: Electricity & Magnetism Psychology Spanish Language Spanish Literature Statistics US History US Government & Politics World History

23. at W-L I-B Program #2 IB school in Virginia -Washington Post Costa Rica Exchange Program Approx. 600 IB students at W-L One of the top 25 IB schools in the U.S. -Washington Post 30 subject offerings

24. The IB Transfer Process • Application Deadline – January 20, 2012 (4PM) • At least one parent or guardian must attend two high school information sessions. A transfer application must be signed by the principal at the end of each meeting. • All applications are due to the IB office by 4 PM on January 20th. • Bus transportation is provided for IB transfers that live at least 1.5 miles away. • Transfers that do not pursue the full diploma must take three IB courses Junior and Senior year and AP Government for Sophomores.

25. High School Information Sessions

26. IB Information Meetings Wednesday, November 2 Monday, December 12 7:00 PM in the W-L Auditorium Call (703) 228-6234 with questions

27. Thank you for attending this session!