WELCOME BACK!!

We are committed to encourage, to educate, and to empower every

student to become a confident, self-directed, lifelong learner.

NEW TO OUR FACULTY Jeremy Holt - TMD Mona Albrechtsen -

Science Russell (Jody) Truesdale -

English Michael Washington -

Math John Beard - English Trelascha Smiley - Science Mary Anne Miller - English Kyle Prothro – Sports

Medicine & Athletic Trainer

Caitlin McGlothin - English Cheryl Green - English Philip Mouthaan - Math

Walter Bazylewicz - Art Charles Williams - CATS Eric Helms - Social Studies Lindsey Willis - EMD Self

Contained Barbara Wallace - Teacher

Assistant Kenneth Richardson -

Math Stacey Ancone – Science Levern McCanic -

Attendance Clerk Viva Walker - Front Office Cynthia Huger - Teacher

Assistant Toshawnka Mahone –

Assistant Principal

Welcome Baby Wildcats!!

Sophia Lee Pearson ----daughter of Melissa Pearson

Naima Akeela Neloms ---- daughter of Guidance Director Amy Neloms

Dugan James O’Donald ---- son of Erin and Doug O’Donald

THANK YOU!! All teachers and teaching

assistants who assisted with schedule distribution and a variety of tasks during the summer!!

Renae Coles Debbie Clark Katie Clair Mona Albrechsen Tiffany Hargenrader Tyler Ann Wilson Matthew Whitehead MC Tim Strickland Cmdr Rob Turner

Jacqueline Green Maria Kessler Sally Rosenlieb Cynthia Huger - TA Nathan Stewart Sam Meade Ann Rustin Susan Heidenberg Cheryl Green Kathleen Chobot Rhonda Miles Christy Jickling Nancy Kennedy Christine Markland Jeremy Holt

THANK YOU!! Dale and Danna for the many long,

labor intensive hours generating the Master Schedule!!!

Ryan for the time and energy invested in textbook distribution!

Administrative Staff Danna Cousins – 9th/ A-L [testing, master

schedule, 504, school report card, data collection/analysis, electronic devices, new teacher support] Math & SPED – Resource

Ryan Cumback – 9th M-Z [textbooks, CORE, CATS, Truancy, Sexual Harassment, NCLB Data, ADT Management] Science

office next to room 315 – Science hall

Toshawnka Mahone – 10-12/ A-L [Teacher Eval – assignment of teams & submission o documentation, prof. dev., facility bldg & grounds, teacher duty roster, homebound, Powerschool Grade Books, Data Clerk & Attendance Clerk] Fine Arts , Social Studies

office in 400 Soc. Studies hall

Dale Metzger – 10 – 12/ M-Z [technology,

parking & parking lot, buses/Durham, emergency plan & implementation, master schedule, prof. dev. , teacher observation schedule, surveys, supervision of ISS, federal cards] PE, English, World Language

10 Day Count ------CRITICAL Remember that we need to increase our

enrollment and keep it close to 1900-----

Every job in the building is tied to student enrollment numbers!!!!

Levern McCanic & our new data clerk will be working with you and with Ms. Mahone…they need your assistance every day for 10 days!!

We will conduct class meetings during HR AFTER you take roll and enter info. On the blue card 8/23,24,25,26 – beginning w/ 9th gr

Essential CCSD Information re: $$

Renae Coles Receipt books

ANY collection of $$$$$

Receipt Books – Revised CCSD Audit Procedures for ALL schools

Process for turning in $$$ collected

Ticket Sales of ALL types

WORKING NORMS Come to Work - on time

Remain in the building during the 8 hour day

Attend to school related tasks during work hours & address personal business after 3pm

Schedule appointments after 3pm

Maintain a positive work environment including e-mails sent to each other

EXPECTATIONS FOR EACH WAHS TEACHER & STAFF MEMBER

Make a significant contribution to the quality and quantity of our students’ achievement each day

Make EACH day and EACH moment count - the level of performance of our students and ultimately our school is dependent on each one of us

Build relationships with our students and “Coach Them Toward Making an A”

Let’s teach our students how build positive relationships with our faculty

CRITICAL NEEDS AT WAHS Academic:

Increase EOC passage rate Increase HSAP passage rate &

proficient/advanced scores Increase AP scores of 3 -5

Social: Social networking Issues – CCSD Directives

to employees Substitute acceptable vocabulary for

profanity (students!) Appropriate dress

Systemic:

Consistent application and enforcement of rules by ALL teachers in EVERY class

Monitoring of Truancy Process & Fidelity to Implementation

Lunch supervision

CCSD PRIORITIES – ACHIEVING EXCELLENCE…VICTORY IS IN THE CLASSROOM

Vision Every child will graduate from CCSD with the critical skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in college and the 21st century global workforce.

CCSD Goals1. Elevate the achievement level of ALL

students.2. Close the achievement gap

between groups of students.3. Increase the graduation rate.

PRIORITIES FOR WAHS Reading, Writing & Math Across the

Curriculum

MANDATORY GRADES per Quarter for Each StudentDocumented parent contact each

quarter - accurate contact information in PowerSchool + actual contact

Textbook check for classes w/ textbooks Quarterly (minimum)

Attendance w/o tardy violations—provide a positive reinforcement!

NEW ON THE HORIZON Data Clerk – recommendation for hiring

has been completed Parent Portal for Power School –

transparency will translate to taking extra care to enter grades weekly and to be certain that entries are accurate

Sample of 2011-12 student / PS report card will be posted in the mail room and sent to you via e-mail

SACS & HSTW visitation this year!

School Climate Grant [positive learning and working environment, initiatives to prevent bullying and reinforce appropriate social skills, outreach to families] – non-competitive process

At Risk Grant – [Understanding the Culture of Poverty & Diversity, Social Skills / Building Appropriate Relationships] – competitive grant process, submission date 8/12/11

Literacy Grant – in progress…

Math Intervention ---Essentials of Math – Inside Algebra ------beginning 8/16/11

Essentials of Reading ---Language! ----Literacy Intervention initiative is a semi-finalist for the Dick & Tunky Riley Award – What Works in South Carolina! (Oct 26 – winners will be named)…Congratulations Natalie Kluttz, Literacy Specialist and teachers Lynn Comen & Christy Jickling for implementing this excellent model!

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AYP – GRAD RATE

IMPORTANT TESTING INFO Send all testing questions and/or

concerns to Danna Cousins.

MAP testing is critical………talk to Danna or Natalie to receive support in using these scores to plan instruction, assignments and assessments

MAP (MEASURES OF ACADEMIC PROGRESS)

Fall 2011 - 32 testing daysStart - Sept. 6 End - Oct. 20

Winter 2012 - 31 testing daysStart - Dec. 5 End - Feb. 3

Spring 2012 - 49 testing daysStart - March 12 End - May 25*

Measure Student Growth Determine Course Placement IEP Data Differentiated Instruction

EOCEP (END OF COURSE

EXAMINATION PROGRAM)• EOC exams are given twice a year

EOC test windows have not been announced, yet

• Count 20% of the final average• Subjects:

English 1 Algebra 1 Algebra 1 Part 2 Biology US History

• Students enrolled in an EOC course are required to take the EOC exam

• ~¼ of our school report card

HSAP (HIGH SCHOOL ASSESSMENT PROGRAM)

• Given 3 times a year• Fall

• students beyond their second year of high school who need HSAP for graduation requirements

• Spring• students in their second year of high school +

students who did not pass in the fall• Summer

• students who have met all other graduation requirements

• ~¼ of our school report card

FIND OUT MORE INFORMATION…

IEP/504 PLANS IEP’s – Case managers are responsible for

sending accommodations and information to teachers. Crystal Addington – Lead Teacher Connie Dreusicke – Special Ed Dept Chair

504’s – A list of students who have a 504 plan to you by Monday afternoon. Danna Cousins

Failure to follow 504 and IEP accommodations constitutes a Level 1 complaint. District monies are halted until the complaint

is resolved!!

BUSES – MASTER CHIEF STRICKLAND Please do not use any bus unless it is on

the travel schedule for you to use. It might be scheduled for someone else or might be scheduled for repair.

My school number 843-573-1201 Ext. 5201 cell number is 843-810-1827 or email me on Group Wise if there is a problem.

This is the best for all and the safety of our students.

BREAK

TRUANCY, TEXTBOOKS, ETC.

2009-2010- 1,853 Cut Class Referrals2010-2011- 512 Cut Class Referrals (75%

drop) Were fewer kids cutting class or did we stop

writing referrals? Getting the parents involved early and documenting contact provides consistency and clear expectations. Visit the Wiki and/or your teacher handbook for the cut class policy.

Adrian Ford- Truancy OfficerHall passes- In your mailbox Monday.Textbooks- Class sets have been delivered.

Schedule will be posted on the Wiki.Hats/MP3- Zero Tolerance

EVERYONE must be on the same page.

NEW TEACHER MEETING & TECHNOLOGY TRAINING Please attend one session

Thursday afternoon at 1pmor

Monday morning at 8:30am

Media Center – Computer Lab

PowerSchoolLog EntriesGradebook

Educators Handbook

TEACHER EVALUATION Induction Teachers

1st year teachersAdministrator and Buddy Teacher will be

provided on Monday, Aug. 15 SAFE-T Teachers

Continuing Contract TeachersEvaluation teams will be provided on

Monday, Aug. 15 Goals Based Evaluation

Two types: Research & Development Competence-Building

GBE Orientation will be conducted by Aug. 31

CORE – CARRIE RITTLE The Core Team at WAHS uses the Problem-

Solving Model to provide academic and behavioral support through Response to Intervention (RTI)

Functions of the CORE team: Review Individual student referrals Analyze school-wide data. Identify the need and develop academic

and behavior supports using RTI model. Adopt evidence based intervention

programs for: Reading,Writing, Math, and Behavior

CORE CORE Referral forms for individual

students can be found on the Wikki or under the RTI/PBIS menu on the Intranet.

The CORE team meets one time a week to monitor the progress of students who are receiving interventions and review/discuss new referrals.

WAHS CORE team members are Karen Bentley, Ryan Cumback, Natalie Kluttz, Carrie Rittle, and Matt Whitehead.

PHONES COPIERS To Correct Blinking Light on Phone  Please press the following buttons: Feat – Mute – FLA – HF - Mute This should take care of the

blinking light for voice mail.  

Telephones: Please set up voice mail so that it

is your voice, not Debbie’s. ICM 6000 – password is your

extension number Press 9 for return to user menu Press 7 for quick set up Do quick set up – please have set

up by Friday before you leave school

You do not need to dial 9 to dial out – only dial number

To fax you dial 81 then the number

Copy Machines With Budget Cuts – Please be

mindful of copies. TPTB (CCSD) are watching, so be mindful of your copies. You will be cut off – they are watching weekly.

New employees need to see Debbie to get their copy code and for a quick training on Monday.

To PDF you do not need a password. It will not be sent to your email – see Debbie if you need help.

The copier does not clear out numbers from your previous co-worker – so be careful.

If you copy more than one page – it defaults to front / back.

SEMS/SUBSTITUTES New employees – go ahead

and get set-up in SEMS Absences must be put into

SEMS BEFORE 6:30am.

See teacher handbook for additional substitute instructions.

• As soon as you know you need to be absent follow these instructions:• Notify by email your ENTIRE department and Debra

Clark.• Email should include lesson plans, location of any

needed materials, and any special instructions.

• Notify by phone at least one person in your department, preferably your department chair.

• Using SEMS, via web or phone, record your absence CHECK NO SUB REQUIRED FOR CONSECUTIVE DAYS 1 & 2…..Day 3 sub required along with completion of FMLA paperwork!!!!!!!

• Web address: https://sems.charleston.k12.sc.us/logOnInitAction.do

GROUPWISE – EMAIL Debbie will be sending out an ALL WAHS

test e-mail at noon today. If you do not receive it let her know, so

that she can add you to the group. New teachers – as soon as you are in

GroupWise, let Debbie know.

MAILROOM Please clean out your mailbox by noon

on Thursday, August 11th. Mailboxes will be re-assigned by Friday

afternoon.

BADGES Debbie has your new WAHS badge if you

took a picture last year. Keep your CCSD issued badge, too.

Lockdown Procedures: Code Yellow or Administrative LockdownCode Red

Fire Drills:Keep students together – take roll

Information Security:Passwords/E-mail/PowerSchool

Personal Information:Freedom of Information Act

Faculty Parking Decals:Upper-right (passenger side) windshield

SCHOOL SAFETY/SECURITY

WILDCAT PRIDE WILDCAT PRIDE ---Each teachers

and staff member will be expected to support and promote the components of our PRIDE Initiative.

Each teacher is expected to send 1 PRIDE card each week……..positive reinforcement is worth its weight in gold!

Summer Projects Lesson Learned – “Don’t take on a major

outdoor project in the middle of the hottest July on record.”

Hi, Daddy!

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BELL SCHEDULE

1st period 7:15 – 8:45

2nd period 8:50 – 10:25

3rd period 10:30 – 12:40

1st Lunch…………10:25 – 10:55

2nd Lunch………..11:00 – 11:303rd Lunch…………11:35 – 12:054th Lunch…………12:10 – 12:40

4th period 12:45 – 2:15

FIRST 10 DAY BELL SCHEDULE

Day 1 – 3HR 7:15 – 8:001st 8:05 – 9:102nd 9:15 – 10:25Regular Sched.

Day 4 – 71st 7:15 – 8:35HR 8:40 – 9:002nd 9:05 – 10:25Regular Sched.

Day 8 – 101st 7:15 – 8:352nd 8:40 –

10:00HR3rd 10:05 – 10:25Regular Sched.

BELLWORK EXPECTATION Teachers are expected to have a graded

bellwork assignment for students at the beginning of each period. Establish firm guidelines from the beginning Meaningful and consistent Help keep students academically engaged from

bell to bell Research shows effective classrooms engage students

in academic activity as soon as they come into class. If students know the expectation is to work from the

minute they enter the classroom and are never given the opportunity to get off task, it is much easier to keep students on task.

Reduce hallway distractions Prepare students for EOC, HSAP, and other testing

8/10-8/15 SCHEDULE Wednesday, 8/10 7:30am – 2:30pm

AM - School-Based PDPM – Teacher Workday

Thursday, 8/11---7:30am – 3:00pmTeacher Workday (COSTCO breakfast for

you –lobby) Friday, 8/12 ----7:30am - 3:00pm

CCSD PD -------check schedule in mail room for specifics …..ATTENDANCE IS REQUIRED

Monday, 8/15 7:00am – 2:30pmTeacher Workday ---PTSO Breakfast for you

in the Harbor Room (Media Center)

THANK YOU! A copy of this PowerPoint is on the

WIKI!!

wahswildcats.wikispaces.com