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Wheaton High School 12401 Dalewood Drive Wheaton, MD 20906
Academy Programs Bioscience Information Technology Engineering Global and Cultural Studies Application-Only Programs (through application during 8th grade yr) Biomedical Engineering
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Wheaton High School Contacts Notes & Reminders:
Principal Dr. Mugge
Grade Level Administrators Dr. Berry & Ms. Leaman Class of 2022 Administrators Ms. Williams Class of 2021 Administrator Ms. Carias Class of 2020 Administrator Ms. Krawczel Class of 2019 Administrator
Counselors Last Name of Student Grade Ms. Powell, Resource Ma-Me 9-12 Ms. Best-Minor Fi-K 9-12 Ms. Brooks O-Se 9-12 Ms. de la Rosa ESOL 1-5 (L-Z) 9-12 L-Mat 9-12 Ms. Holliday Sh-Y 9-12 Ms. Matthews C-Fi 9-12 Ms. Robinson ESOL 1-5(A-K) 9-12 Mi-N 9-12 Mr. Woo A, B, Z 9-12
Frequently Called Numbers Telephone Number Main Office 301-321-3400 Attendance Office 301-321-3224 Counseling Office 301-321-3430 College & Career Center 301-321-3362 Business Manager 301-321-3316 Financial Assistant 301-321-3225 Health Room, School Nurse 301-321-3440 Registrar 301-321-3376 Wellness Center 301-321-3312
Reminder: Staff email addresses are available on the school website.
Freshman Class Sponsor : Ms. Mansfield, Room 2208 [email protected]
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Athletics 2018-19 School Calendar Fall Sports (August) Tryout eligibility based upon 4th Quarter Report Card 2018 Sport Coach(es) Cross Country Mr. Hernandez Palomino September 3 Labor Day—Offices and schools closed Boys Soccer Mr. Illescas & Mr. Amaguana September 4 First day of school for students Girls Soccer Mr. Anderson & Ms. Gilbert September 10 No school for students and teachers September 19 No school for students and teachers Football Mr. Saunders & Mr. Eta-Fogam Field Hockey Mr. Helberg & Ms. Mettee October 5 Early release day for all students November 6 General Election Day—Offices and schools closed Cheerleading Ms. Brafman & Ms. Doka November 7 Early release day for all students; end of quarter planning Poms Ms. Kasozi November 12 Early release day for all students Golf Mr. Ball November 13 Early release day for all students Girls Volleyball Ms. Delgado & Ms. Kuo November 21 Early release day for all students Winter Sports (November 15) November 22 and 23 Thanksgiving—Offices and schools closed Tryout eligibility based upon 1st Quarter Report Card December 24, 25, 26, Winter Break—No school for students and 27, 28, 31 teachers; offices closed December 24 and 25 Boys Basketball Mr. McCoy & Mr. McTighe Girls Basketball Mr. Davis 2019 Indoor Track Mr. Hernandez Palomino January 1 New Year’s Day—Offices and schools closed Swim and Dive Mr. Helberg January 21 Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Day—Offices and schools closed Wrestling Mr. Marville & Mr. Mallett January 25 Early release day for all students; end of quarter planning Unified Bocce Mr. Shadman January 28 Professional day for teachers February 18 Presidents’ Day—Offices and schools closed Cheerleading Ms. Brafman March 1 Early release day for all students Poms Ms. Kasozi April 3 Early release day for all students; end of quarter planning Spring Break—No school for students and Spring Sports (March 1) April 17, 18, 19, 22 Tryout eligibility based upon 2nd Quarter Report Card teachers; offices closed April 19 and 22 May 27 Memorial Day—Offices and schools closed Baseball Mr. McTighe & Mr. Smith June 5 Professional day for teachers Boys Lacrosse Mr. Eichelberger June 13 Last day of school for students; early release day for all Girls Lacrosse Ms. Holliday students Girls Softball Ms. Mettee Tennis Mr. Goolsaraan & Mr. Woo If the school year is disrupted by emergencies and schools are closed three Track and Field Mr. Hernandez Palomino or more days, the first makeup instructional day will be used on June 14, 2019. Other dates in 2019 identified as possible make-up instructional days Boys Volleyball Mr. Theoharis include: January 28, April 17, April 18, and June 5. Coed Volleyball Ms. Delgado Contact Mr. Amaguana, Athletic Director, with any questions. Room 1721.
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Wheaton High School Bell Schedule Extra-Curricular Activities 2018-2019 Wheaton High School offers a wide range of clubs and sports.
ALL-PERIOD DAY BLOCK DAY Meet new people. (Monday, Tuesday & (Wednesday and Thursday) Develop your talents.
Friday) 7:40 Warning Bell Explore your interests. 7:40 Warning Bell 7:45-8:40 Period 1 7:45-8:36 Period 1 And remember: Research shows that students who are involved in 8:41-9:28 Period 2 8:45-10:20 Block 1 9:33-10:20 Period 3 Period 2 or Period 3 extracurricular activities tend to be more successful in school. 10:25-11:12 Period 4 10 Minute Break 11:17-12:04 Period 5 10:30-12:05 Block 2 Clubs LUNCH/ACADEMIC Period 4 or Period 5 SUPPORT LUNCH/ACADEMIC SUPPORT There is an Activity Fair in August, held during new student orientation. At (warning bell @ 12:46) (warning bell @ 12:50 ) the fair you can get information about many of the clubs at Wheaton. You 12:51-1:38 Period 6 12:55-2:30 Block 3 can also sign up during the year at one of the club meetings. Clubs meet 1:43-2:30 Period 7 Period 6 or Period 7 during lunch and after school. Each club has a faculty sponsor who may be contacted directly. Below is a list of just a few of the many clubs at Wheaton.
Anime It’s Academic EARLY RELEASE EARLY RELEASE All Period Day Block Day Art Club Key Club 7:40 Warning Bell 7:40 Warning Bell 7:45-8:15 Period 1 7:45-8:15 Period 1 Cultural Awareness/ Knight Riders Robotics 8:20-8:45 Period 2 8:20-9:15 Block 1 New Experiences 8:50-9:15 Period 3 Period 2 or Period 3 Gapbusters/National 9:20-9:45 Period 4 9:20-10:15 Block 2 Period 4 or Period 5 Debate Society of Black 9:50-10:15 Period 5 10:20-11:15 Block 3 10:20-10:45 Period 6 Engineers Jr. Period 6 or Period 7 Drama Club 10:50-11:15 Period 7 LUNCH LUNCH Mathletes (school buses depart at 12:07) (school buses depart @ 12:07) E-Sports New Experiences Club Forensics Science Bowl Green Team Student Government International Club Association
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Grade Point Average Attendance
Grades are used to compute your Grade Point Average (GPA) Problem/Need Solution according to the following numerical equivalents of each letter grade: Your parent or guardian should call the Attendance Office at 301-321-3224 by the end of first period to report your
absence.
Regular Courses Advanced Level/ Advanced Placement To request excuse of an absence, you must bring a note
Honors to the Attendance Office when you return or within 3 When I’m absent A = 4 A = 5 A = 5 school days. Students who do not bring a note within 3 school days will B = 3 B = 4 B = 4 receive an unexcused absence. C = 2 C = 3 C = 3 Teachers are not required to assign credit for work due on D = 1 D = 1 D = 1 days when absences are unexcused.
E = 0 E = 0 E = 0 If I have to be Bring a note from your doctor, explaining the reason for your absent for 5 days absence, to the Attendance Office before school on the day or more you return.
Sign in at the Attendance Office with a note from your parent or How do I calculate my GPA (grade point average)? When I arrive at guardian explaining why you are tardy for school. When Add all of the grade equivalent numbers for each of your grades school tardy necessary, the Attendance Office will still accept the note and divide by the total number of grades given. The answer is within 3 school days. your GPA. Go to the Attendance Office before first period with a note Example: written and signed by your parent or guardian stating the Spanish B = 3 When I need to student’s first period teacher, the best contact number for the leave early English A = 4 parent, and the reason for departure. In the case of an
P.E. A = 4 emergency, a student should always contact an administrator before leaving school. Remember to sign out at the Science A = 4 Attendance Office before leaving. Academy A = 4 Math B = 3 Under Maryland law, the following absences may be excused History B = 3 as “lawful absences”: Total Points 25 divided by 7 (total number of classes ) = 3.57 illness of the student, death in the immediate family, GPA I am not sure court summons, observance of a religious holiday, other whether my emergency situations approved by the principal
The current GPA for quarter grades determines eligibility for absence qualifies to be excused These are reasons for absences that students are sometimes extra-curricular activities. surprised to learn are unexcused: family travel The current GPA for semester grades is part of the transcript. missing a bus, traffic, car trouble, oversleeping providing childcare for siblings
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“What do I do when...?” Grade Timeline
Marking Period End Date Report Cards Distributed Problem/Need Solution 1st Wednesday, November 7, 2018 November 20, 2018 Forgotten Items If possible, ask your parent or guardian to leave the item in the 2nd Friday, January 25, 2019 February 6, 2019 At Home (Such Main Office. It is the student’s responsibility to check between 3rd Wednesday, April 3 2019 April 16, 2019 classes to see if the item is waiting for him/her in the Main Office. As Homework 4th Thursday, June 13, 2019 June 24, 2019 or Lunch) Staff will not interrupt classes to deliver items.
As always, make good choices. Cell phones may never interfere with anyone’s teaching or learning at Wheaton High School, so they should NOT be seen, heard, vibrating, or used during class except by direction of the teacher. I Want To Use They may be used before/after school, at lunch, or during the My Cell Phone passing time between classes.
Words of wisdom: “How are semester grades calculated?” Be careful to only post and send content that you would feel comfortable discussing with people who were never intended to see it.
Illness/Injury AA = A BA = A CA = B DA = B EA = C Go to the Health Room (Room 1115) and/or tell a staff member. During School AB = A BB = B CB = B DB = C EB = C Problem With We are all here for teaching and learning. See your counselor if Other Students, you are having difficulty with another student. See an administrator AC = B BC = B CC = C DC = C EC = D Threats and/or or a member of the security team if you are feeling threatened or Harassment harassed. AD = B* BD = C CD = C DD = D ED = D
Problem With AE = C BE = C CE = D DE = E EE = E See a security team member. Your Locker Letters indicate MP1 MP2 = Semester (Transcript) Grade Lost or Stolen See a security team member. Item Check the Main Office in case it has been turned in.
Discuss the problem after school, during lunch, or at another Disagreement appropriate time outside of class with your teacher first. If you do or Concern With not feel comfortable approaching the teacher on your own, see A Teacher your counselor or your assistant principal for suggestions.
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“What about Student Service Learning “What are some possible reasons to see (SSL)?” my counselor?” Want help communicating or getting along with someone, including teachers What Is SSL? family members SSL is an unpaid activity within the curriculum, the school, or the friends community outside of school that provides service to an individual Want to share good news or a major achievement. or group to address a school or community need. The activity must be Want help dealing with personal issues. developmentally appropriate and meaningful to the student. Having difficulty with a class—or realizing a class is too easy. Making sure elective courses align with becoming an academy What Is Required? 75 Hours completer. Seventy-five Student Service Learning (SSL) hours are required to Want to talk about post-high school plans. graduate with a Maryland diploma. Having problems attending school regularly. Activities must be pre-approved in order for SSL hours to be counted. Need information on summer school or high school plus. An approved list of SSL activity providers can be found at www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/ssl/ In other words, if there is a question you want to ask or an issue that you If an activity is not pre-approved, students must fill out the Application want to discuss, that is exactly the reason why you should drop in to see for Special Activity before beginning the service. your counselor.
How Can I Accumulate Hours? Hours may be accumulated through curricular programs, community organizations, and special service activities. “What should I know about the Any hours earned at a Montgomery County middle school will Wheaton High School Wellness Center?” automatically be transferred to your high school records. The Wellness Center is committed to helping students in the school community reach their full potential by offering coordinated medical care, quality counseling, after-school curriculum-based programs, case Who Has More Information? management, and health education experiences in a confidential and Wheaton Student Service Learning Coordinator culturally sensitive manner. Ms. Wolfe The center serves students enrolled in Wheaton High School. [email protected] The center provides each youth with the opportunity to forge positive and trusting relationships with caring adults whom they can look up to
as mentors and role models.
The center works with parents or key adults in the youth’s life to repair and reconnect the parent-child bond. After completing an enrollment packet with parent signature, many of the Wellness Center Services are free.
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Help With School Work The 4 Year Path To Graduation
Credit Requirement: Twenty-two credits are needed for graduation in Maryland. Lunch time support is offered daily. Subject Credits Required Specific Credit Requirements See teachers for their availability. English 4.0 Fine Arts 1.0 Technology Education 1.0 National Honors Society (NHS) Tutoring Mathematics 4.0 1.0 Algebra Students can be paired with NHS students for tutoring during lunch. 1.0 Geometry See Ms. Zolkiewicz (Room 2001) or Ms. Polischeck (Room 1000W) to be paired with an NHS student. Science 3.0 1.0 Biology 1.0 Physical Science 9th Grade Lunch Support Social Studies 3.0 1.0 U.S. History Ms. Zolkiewicz, 9th Grade Academy Leader, coordinates mandatory 1.0 World History lunch support for 9th grade students when grades suggest a need. 1.0 NSL Government Media Center Physical Education 1.0 Computer use and research assistance is also available. The Media Center is open most days from 7:15 AM until 3:30 PM. Health Education 0.5
English In addition, a student is required to complete at least one of the following: Composition assistants are available to help students with English Foreign Language 2.0 Credits papers during lunch and by appointment after school in the Writing Advanced Technology Education 2.0 Credits Lab (Room 2134). Career Development Program 4.0 to 5.0 Credits. This requires successful Math completion of a MSDE Approved Program of Study Teachers offer assistance with math assignments before & after (such as Bioscience, Engineering, Information school and during lunch in the math office (Room 3703) and/or in Technology, Child Development) individual classrooms. Talk to your math teacher for details. George B. Thomas Learning Academy Our Academy/Application Programs Students may register for additional support that is offered on Saturday morning at Wheaton High School. For more information, We encourage all students to be focused from Day 1 on being an Academy or visit www.saturdayschool.org Application (Magnet) Program Completer when they graduate through successful completion of 1-2 elective courses each semester for all 4 years. The Academy & Application Programs build highly competitive transcripts while preparing students for college and careers. Each Academy and Application Program has a lead teacher to assist with motivating students for careers in the academy field.
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