Welcome ParentsWelcome ParentsWayzata High School

Parent OrientationAugust 28, 2012

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

PTSO

• Parent Teacher Student Organization

• Become a member

• Contact Jeffry Wosje–

952-738-2399

• jcwosje@gmail.com

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

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

Freshman Year Counts

• Grades and GPA

• Official Transcript

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

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/

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

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

Safety

• Main Entrance / Activity Entrance

• Greeters / Visitor Sign In

• Staff wears name badges

• Hall Monitors & Parking Lot Attendants

• Police Liaison

Lockers

• Freshmen / Sophomores– Locker info on schedule

• Juniors / Seniors– Locker issued upon request

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

Schedule

9 Weeks T1 T2 T3 T4

Block 1

Block 2

Block 3

Block 4

Social Studies Phy Ed

Communications Math

FCS Woods Science

Spanish Keybrd TV

School Calendar

• Four 9-week Terms

• Core classes - 2 Terms– Social Studies

– Communications

– Math

– Science

– Physical Education

• Electives - 1 Term

Dates to Remember

• PTSO Open House/Student Schedule NightSeptember 12 6:30 -9:00 p.m. February 13 6:30 -

9:00p.m.

• Parent/Teacher ConferencesOctober 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 NightFebruary 13 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

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

Family Access

• www.wayzata.k12.mn.us -- Quick Links

• Report Cards

• Attendance

• Schedule

• On-Line Registration

– Mid-February

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/

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

Electronic Devices

• Cell Phones

• I-Pods

• Mp3 Players

• CD Players

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.

Advisory

• Build community

• Meet monthly

• Same-grade

• Advisor

Athletics, Clubs, Activities

• Check Announcements, scrolling screen

• Call Athletic Office 763-745-6621

• www.lakeconference.org

• www.wayzata.k12.mn.us

Student Support Services

• Guidance Counselors

• Health Service

• Social Workers

• Chemical Health Coordinator

• Psychologist

• Police Liaison

• Grade level Principal

Guidance Counselors

• Cindy McGunnigle 9th Grade A-La

• Royce Kloehn 9th Grade Le – Z