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Welcome Parents

Welcome Parents. Wayzata High School Parent Orientation August 28, 2012. Welcome. Principal - Mike Trewick Associate Principal – Stephanie Bruggers 9 th Grade Associate Principal – Ross Downing 10 th Grade Associate Principal – Marion Boyd 11 th Grade

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Welcome Parents

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  1. Welcome Parents Wayzata High School Parent Orientation August 28, 2012

  2. Welcome • Principal - Mike Trewick • Associate Principal – Stephanie Bruggers 9th Grade • Associate Principal – Ross Downing 10th Grade • Associate Principal – Marion Boyd 11th Grade • Associate Principal – Jeff Ridlehoover 12th Grade • Associate Principal – Alison Nisbet ALC

  3. PTSO • Parent Teacher Student Organization • Become a member • Contact Jeffry Wosje– 952-738-2399 • jcwosje@gmail.com

  4. Student Orientation • Thursday, August 30, 7:30 a.m.-12 noon • Transportation • Regular a.m. pick-up times • Welcome Assembly • Advisory • Walk through class schedule

  5. Ninth Grade • “Ninth Grade is a pivotal year that determines which students will prevail and which students will fail to finish high school.”- Jay Hertzog

  6. Freshman Year Counts • Grades and GPA • Official Transcript

  7. Help Your Student be Successful • Understand academic rigor • Emphasize the importance of good study habits • Stress the importance of breakfast • Stress the importance of adequate sleep • Encourage involvement in activities

  8. Student/Parent Guide and Planner • Issued the first week of school • Reference guide to school policies and procedures • High standards of student behavior • Calendar • www.wayzata.k12.mn.us/whs/

  9. Attendance • Notify school by telephone or note • 763-745-6655 • Schedule appointments with school in mind • Six absences per term/per class • Attendance is a responsibility issue

  10. Transportation • At least 80% of freshmen do ride the bus • More than 55% of all WHS students ride the bus • Late bus runs Mondays, Wednesdays, Thurdays at 4:20 p.m. • Transportation Coordinator • Tom Burr 763-745-5195

  11. Safety • Main Entrance / Activity Entrance • Greeters / Visitor Sign In • Staff wears name badges • Hall Monitors & Parking Lot Attendants • Police Liaison

  12. Lockers • Freshmen / Sophomores • Locker info on schedule • Juniors / Seniors • Locker issued upon request

  13. Lunch • Use PIN number • Deposit cash or check in boxes located in floor offices and Culinary Express • Deposits made before 8:00 a.m. will be in account by lunch • On-line deposits • District Food Service Office 763-745-5154 • Students will eat lunch during their 3rd Block class • Link Crew Table set up during the first week

  14. Schedule Social Studies Phy Ed Communications Math FCS Woods Science Spanish Keybrd TV

  15. School Calendar • Four 9-week Terms • Core classes - 2 Terms • Social Studies • Communications • Math • Science • Physical Education • Electives - 1 Term

  16. Dates to Remember • PTSO Open House/Student Schedule Night September 12 6:30 -9:00 p.m. February 13 6:30 - 9:00p.m. • Parent/Teacher Conferences October 4 3:30 - 8:30 p.m. February 28 3:30 - 8:30 p.m. October 11 3:30 - 8:30 p.m. March 5 3:30 - 8:30 p.m. December 6 3:30 - 8:30 p.m. May 10 3:30 - 7:30 p.m. • Parent Curriculum Night February 13 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

  17. Progress Reports • Report Cards • Mailed one week after end of term • Available on-line through Family Access • Mid-term Reports • Not mailed • Given to all students in all classes • Available on-line through Family Access

  18. Family Access • www.wayzata.k12.mn.us -- Quick Links • Report Cards • Attendance • Schedule • On-Line Registration • Mid-February

  19. Communication • Principal’s Newsletter (online and e-mailed) • The Communicator • The Trojan Tribune • NewsBreak and scrolling bulletin board • Teacher voicemail and e-mail • www.wayzata.k12.mn.us/whs/

  20. Contacting Your Student During the Day • Cell phone use is regulated • NO CELL PHONE USE IN THE CLASSROOM, LAVS & LOCKER ROOMS!! • 1st offense = warning from the teacher • 2nd offense = Delivered to the office kept for remainder of the day • 3rd offense = Parent must pick it up • Call the floor office • ONLY EMERGENCY MESSAGES WILL BE DELIVERED TO THE CLASSROOM

  21. Electronic Devices • Cell Phones • I-Pods • Mp3 Players • CD Players

  22. Dress Code • Headgear of any kind (i.e., hats, caps, bandanas, do-rags, scarves, sweatbands, etc.), may not be worn from the time a student enters the building until dismissal. • Sunglasses worn without a doctor’s order. • Undergarments, including girls’ bra straps and boys’ undergarments must remain covered. • Halter, low cut, off-the-shoulder and see-through tops, those with spaghetti straps plus tank tops and muscle (sleeveless) shirts are not considered appropriate wear for school and need to be covered by an outer garment. • Tops must be long enough to cover a student’s midriff. • Skirts and shorts must be at or below fingertip length when the student’s arm is placed at her side. • Any clothing displaying an inflammatory slogan, derogatory, suggestive or offensive language, or those promoting illegal activities or products (i.e. tobacco, drugs or alcohol) is prohibited.

  23. Advisory • Build community • Meet monthly • Same-grade • Advisor

  24. Athletics, Clubs, Activities • Check Announcements, scrolling screen • Call Athletic Office 763-745-6621 • www.lakeconference.org • www.wayzata.k12.mn.us

  25. Student Support Services • Guidance Counselors • Health Service • Social Workers • Chemical Health Coordinator • Psychologist • Police Liaison • Grade level Principal

  26. Guidance Counselors • Cindy McGunnigle 9th Grade A-La • Royce Kloehn 9th Grade Le – Z

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