2012-2013 School Year Woodrow Wilson High School

1. 2012-2013 School YearWoodrow Wilson High School New Parent Orientation Wednesday, August 22, 2012 7:00-9:00 PM

2. Outcomes for OurMeeting Outcomes: By the end of this meeting, participants will have: • Met the members of the Administrative Team and Counseling Team • Heard a report on the State of Woodrow Wilson • Learned how we can and will communicate with one another

3. Outcomes for Our Meeting • Understood the attendance policy and the expectations for scholars being on time to school and to each class • Heard about the various athletic programs that Wilson offers and the criteria for eligibility • Heard about the array of extracurricular activities available to Wilson scholars and how they can become an active member of one or more

4. Outcomes for Our Meeting • Learned what a typical day is like for a Wilson scholar • Heard about the key policies and procedures that we adhere to at Wilson • Had a chance to get their questions answered by members of the administrative team

5. Demographics of WilsonWho Are WE? Student GroupPercentage Asian/Pacific Islanders 7% Black/Non-Hispanic 52% Hispanic 18% American Indian/Alaskan 1 % Native Hawaiian <1 % White/Non-Hispanic 35% Multi Racial 5%

6. Demographics of WilsonWho Are WE? • 40% of our scholars qualify for Free and Reduced Meals (Economically Disadvantaged) • 12% are identified as Special Education Scholars • 7% are English Language Learners • We have scholars from 80 countries speaking 40 languages • We have scholars from all 8 wards of the city

7. 2011-2012 DC CASGoals and Objectives

8. DC CAS ResultsOver Time

9. DC CAS Reading

10. DC CAS Math

11. Class Performance (2.0 or Higher)

12. Honor Roll (3.0 or Higher)

13. Advanced Placement(Participation)

14. Advanced Placement(Performance)

15. Attendance

16. Suspensions

17. IMPACT RatingsGroup 1-6 Category 2011-2012 2010-2011 2009-2010 Highly Effective 25/24% 18/19% 13/13% Effective 74/70% 63/65% 81/79% Minimally Effective 5/5% 13/13% 7/7% Ineffective1/1% 3/3% 1/1%

18. IMPACT RatingsGroup 7-19 Category 2011-2012 2010-2011 2009-2010 Highly Effective 19/33% 5/10% 8/17% Effective 35/61% 46/88% 37/77% Minimally Effective 3/5% 1/2% 3/6% Ineffective 0/0% 0/0% 0/0%

19. Achievement GoalsFive Year Plan

20. 2012-2013Achievement Goals • Math–67% scoring proficient or better • Reading–68% scoring proficient or better • Class Performance–73% earning a 2.0 or better per advisory • Honor Roll–42% earning honor roll status per advisory • SAT–Increase the average score by 23 points (1,010) in verbal and math • Advanced Placement (Participation)–36% of scholars in the 11th and 12th grade enrolled in an advanced placement course • Advanced Placement (Performance)-46% of scholars will earn a 3 or better on the Advanced Placement test • Graduation–77% graduation rate

21. 2012-2013 Achievement Goals • Attendance (ADA)–94% average daily attendance (ADA) rate for all scholars • Attendance (ISA)–92% in seat attendance (ISA) rate for all scholars • Suspensions–Reduce behaviors resulting in suspension by 20% or more (290) • Climate (Scholar)-75% of our scholars will indicate that they feel safe in our school on the annual climate survey • Climate (Parent)-78% of our parents will indicate that they would recommend that a friend send his or her child to our school on the annual climate survey • Climate (Staff)-84% of our staff will indicate that this school is a good place to work on the annual climate survey

22. How Do We Communicate? • Edline • Webpage • Connect Ed (Weekly Message) • PTSA List Serve • Email • Phone/Voicemail • Daily Bulletin

23. Attendance Woodrow Wilson High School

24. One recent study showed that students who attend school 93 percent of the time or better scored 85-100 on their exams. Students with a 91 percent attendance rate scored 65-84 on their exams, and students with attendance of 85 percent or less scored 0-54.

25. Keys to School/Class Attendance Arrive to school before 8:30 am (After 8:00 am, students are allowed to come into the building) Arrive to first period class before 8:40. Students are allowed to go to their lockers prior to first period, during lunch, and after school. There is a six minute transition time between each period.

26. Two Types of Absences • Excused • Unexcused

27. Excused absences are when school‐aged scholars are absent from school with a valid excuse and parental approval.

28. Excuse Absences • Scholar illness (a doctor’s note is required if a scholar is absent for more than five days); • College visits (12th graders only) • Death in the scholar’s immediate family; • Necessity for a scholar to attend a judicial proceeding as a plaintiff, defendant, witness or juror; • Observance of a religious holiday; • Temporary school closings due to weather, unsafe conditions or other emergencies; • Medical reasons such as a doctor’s appointment (a doctor’s note is required); • Failure of DC to provide transportation where legally responsible; and • Emergency circumstances approved by DCPS.

29. Unexcused absences are when school‐aged scholars are absent from school without a valid excuse, with or without parental approval.

30. Unexcused Absences • Baby Sitting • Shopping • Doing Errands • Oversleeping • Cutting Class • Job Hunting • Vacations • Family Emergency

31. Examples of excused absences include: • Scholar illness (a doctor’s note is required if a scholar is absent for more than five days); • College visits (12th graders only) • Death in the scholar’s immediate family; • Necessity for a scholar to attend a judicial proceeding as a plaintiff, defendant, witness or juror; • Observance of a religious holiday; • Temporary school closings due to weather, unsafe conditions or other emergencies; • Medical reasons such as a doctor’s appointment (a doctor’s note is required); • Failure of DC to provide transportation where legally responsible; and • Emergency circumstances approved by DCPS.

32. If a scholar misses 26% to 59% of the school day the scholar will receive a half‐day absence. If he/she cuts 60% of the day, the scholar will receive an unexcused absence for the full day.

33. The Blue Card

34. Every Minute Counts Tardy Plan 8:40 Scholars are expected to be swiped in by 8:40. If you are not 5 minutes early then you are late. 8:40- 8:45 Scholars will be given a CCASS pass and must present the pass to their first period teacher. If a scholar makes it to their first period class before 8:45, there will be no consequence applied by the teacher BECAUSE THEY ARRIVED ON TIME FOR CLASS. If a scholar arrives to first period after the 8:45 bell rings, the teacher will apply the same consequences as outlined below. 8:45 Scholars cannot go to their locker after 8:45 and must report directly to first period. Any scholar who is at a locker after 8:45 will have their locker privileges revoked.

35. Tardy Plan 8:45-8:55 Scholars will be given an “unexcused” pass and must present the pass to their first period teacher. Teachers will apply the same consequences as outlined below. 8:55-9:15 Scholars will be processed by the administrative team. Scholars will be assigned a consequence as outlined below. The Scholar will be escorted by a member of the morning team to their first period class. 9:15-9:30 Scholars will not be permitted to enter the building without a written excuse note from a parent.

36. Consequences for being Tardy to Class: Tardy 1 Warning by the teacher and documented in STARS. Tardy 2 Warning by the teacher, contact parent, and documented in STARS. Tardy 3 10-minute detention assigned by the teacher, contact parent, and documented in STARS Tardy 4 Teacher writes a referral and submits to the Dean and assigns a 30 minute detention Tardy 5 Teacher writes a referral and submits to the Dean and assigns one Day of ISS Tardy 6+ Teacher writes a referral and submits to the Assistant Principal. The parent is notified that the scholar cannot return to school until a parent meets with an administrator.

37. Woodrow Wilson High School Athletic Department

38. Each prospective student athlete MUST… • 1. Be a student at Wilson or a DCPS school that does not offer the sport. • 2. Have a 2.0 GPA or better in the most recent advisory. (You can use your yearend GPA for a fall sport. All incoming new freshman are eligible.) • 3. Must not be 19 years of age before July 1st of the current school year. • 4. turn in the following forms before trying out: • Universal Health Certificate – Good for 1 calendar year from date of exam. • Parent Consent Form – needed for each sport • Emergency treatment Form – needed for each sport

39. Fall Sports • Varsity and JV Football – Tryouts begin on Wednesday August 8th • Girls Volleyball – Tryouts begin on Monday, August 13th from 4pm – 6pm in the main gym • Boys Varsity and JV Soccer – Tryouts begin on Monday, August 20th from 6am – 8am on the turf field. • Girls Varsity and JV Soccer – Tryouts begin Wednesday, August 22nd from 5-7pm at Fort Reno field. • Boys and Girls Boys Cross Country – Tryouts begin on August 20th at 3:30pm – 5:30pm • Girls Field Hockey – Tryouts begin August 27th on the Fort Reno field • Cheerleading – Tryouts begin on August 20th and will be held Mon – Thurs, 3:30pm – 5:30pm

40. Other Sports • Winter Sports –Begins November 1 • Spring Sports -Begins March 1 • Please see handout for all Sports and Coaches.

42. AAA Academy ‘s FocusThe Academic Athletic Achievement Academy was piloted in 2004 as an initiative for students who are interested in careers in health, fitness, athletics, sports management, nutrition, coaching and training. AAA students will select from two pathways: sports management and sports journalism. Graduates from this academy will be assured success both in the classroom and in their athletic related extracurricular and career interests. Seniors will be offered internships with various community partners and local sports organizations. For more information contact Mr. Brandon Hall at brandon.hall@dc.gov.

43. Upcoming AAA Academy Activities • Academy Building Field Trip • New York City Field Trip • Washington Wizards Arena • Towson University • Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) • Wilson HS Football - Game Day Operations • Intramurals during STEP • Reading and Math Tutoring – Riggs Elementary School

44. Athletic Forms • If you are interested, please take the following forms: • Athletic Packet • Athletic Profile (Hand to instructor before exiting.) • AAA Academy Application

45. Woodrow Wilson’sAfter School Programs Ms. Hara

46. Extracurricular Activities • The mission of After School Programs is to expand opportunities for positive youth development through high-quality academic/tutorials, wellness and enrichment programs after school. • After school programs meet Monday-Thursday from 3:30-6pm. Free supper is served daily at 3:30pm in the cafeteria.

47. Clubs and Programs • Art Club • The Beacon (School newspaper ) • Dance Team • Debate Team • FIRST Robotics • French Club • Gay Straight Alliance  • Harvard Model Congress Club •  "It's Academic!!!" (Math Club)

48. Clubs and Programs (cont’d) • Library Media Crews •  LAVA (Literary Magazine) • National Honor Society (By application only) • NEMO (Oceanic Science Club) •  Photo Club •  Poetry Slam Team • Power Yoga

49. Community Based Organizations (CBO’s) • HealthCorps Coordinator: Ms. MichelineTocco • HealthCorps is working to fight the nation's obesity epidemic, starting with youth in high schools around the country.  Through a curriculum in nutrition, fitness and mental strength, HealthCorps gives teens purpose, helps develop human character and inspires an interest in health and culinary arts careers.

50. CBO’s (cont’d) • LAYC- Latin American Youth Center Coordinator: Ms. Maria Navarette • We offer enrichment programs, such as Salsa/Merengue dance classes, Tennis, and Art. Programs are held Tuesday-Thursday from 3:30-5:30pm.