Wakefield North Parent Night

Wakefield North Parent Night August 19, 2015 5 PM – 7:30 PM

5:00 – 6:00 Tour / Visit Information Tables (See Location Key)

Athletic / Driver’s Education Information – Physical Education department faculty will be on site to answer questions regarding WHS athletic programs, WCPSS athletic eligibility, NCAA eligibility, and the Driver’s Education program.

Band Booster - Band Boosters - The purpose of this organization is to encourage, promote and support the Wakefield High School (WHS) Band programs in conjunction with, and support of, the Band Band Director. For more information on the WHS Band Program please visit our website at www.wakefieldhsband.org. This organization will be selling WHS/Band spirit items.

Business Alliance - The Wakefield Business Alliance assists in providing connections between educators and business professionals. Students who are beginning to plan their futures benefit from “real world” connections, while teachers gain a powerful source of community support. The alliance supports a variety of activities including career fairs, job shadowing, guest speakers, mock interviews, internships, and much more. This organization provides opportunity for parents to share their knowledge of the business world with the students and faculty of WHS.

Child Nutrition Services Information – Information will be available about the Child Nutrition program available at Wakefield High School.

Media Center – The Media Specialists will provide information on the resources and support available to students through the school Media Center.

Hispanic Family Center of Raleigh - Information regarding health, job training, immigration, and referrals to help Hispanic families better integrate into the community and improve their living.

HomeBase Information – Home Base is a statewide student information system that has replaced NC WISE and SPAN starting in the 2013-14 school year. Home Base gives parents and students access to real-time information including attendance, grades and assignments. With Home Base, powered by Pearson's PowerSchool application, everyone stays connected: Students stay on top of assignments, parents are able to participate in their child's progress, and teachers can instantly share information from their gradebook with parents and students. Families with multiple students can also set up their accounts to view all of their students at one time, with one login. Parent Portal forms will be available and can be completed on-site.

PTSA – Wakefield High School PTSA is a volunteer organization of parents, faculty and students working jointly to assist in the education, recognition and support for our school community. Become a PTSA member and learn how you can volunteer. Help is needed for our programs which include AIM, Lamp of Knowledge (GPA 3.5+), PRIDE, Wakefield STRONG, Parenting Partners, Senior Scholarships, Graduation Receptions and Teacher Appreciation. Save the date for PTSA’s largest fundraiser, Mistletoe Market, on November 14th. Check out our website, http://wakefieldhsptsa.org/, and join our Facebook group Wakefield High School PTSA. Contact Karen Robinson, PTSA President-Elect, with questions and for additional information, [email protected].

Student Government Association - The Wakefield Student Government Association provides financial support to the entire Wakefield High Community: Athletics, Newspaper, Arts, and clubs. SGA will be selling … (need to update).

Student Services Information – The Wakefield High School Student Services Department offers a variety of services to the Wakefield Community. Counselors will be available to answer general questions.

Transportation Information - Information will be available about the Transportation services available at Wakefield High School.

WHS Choral Booster Organization – Parent support for the WHS Choral Booster program. This organization’s primary responsibility is to provide supplemental financial support and to assist the director to help manage the logistics of travel, performances, and event planning. Traditionally, the choral boosters have been instrumental to the growth of the chorus program. This group meets periodically, as called for by the executive officers of the organization.

Wakefield Theatre Company -- Established in 2000 with the opening of Wakefield High School. Our mission is to provide a safe environment for young people to discover what theatre has to offer as a performer, technician or spectator. We currently offer three main stage productions, two educational matinee performances an annual Haunted House and our annual singing scholarship competition Wakefield's GOT IT! For more information and opportunities for ALL students, please visit www.wakefieldtheatre.net

Wolverine Club – The Wakefield Wolverine Club (WWC) provides and assists the Wakefield High School Athletic and Physical Education Departments with funding for expenses. The major fund raising initiatives by the WWC are Booster Club Memberships/Season Ticket Sales, Apparel Sales, Sponsorship Sales, , and Athletic Tournaments/Jamborees. Please visit www.whswolverineclub.com. Membership rates vary depending on type – Family (4) $160 w/ additional family cards $20; Single Adult $75: Single student $45. PE Uniforms will be sold – T-Shirts ($10), Shorts (415), Set ($25). Parent Informational Sessions 6:00 – 7:30 You may choose to attend one, two, or three sessions. Each session will be available at the times listed below. Brief descriptions of the parent interest sessions are provided.

Information Session Times: 6:00 – 6:25 PM and 6:30 – 6:55 PM.

Gymnasium

Administrative Team

 Malik Bazzell , Principal  Chancey Wolfe, Assistant Principal

This information session will include a description of student behavior expectations, discipline procedures, transportation, and an open time for questions.

Information Session Times: 6:00 – 6:25 PM, and 6:30 – 6:55 PM.

Cafeteria

Student Services Team

 Athletic Director, Driver’s Education Coordinator  Randy Olund, Media Specialist  Laura Inscoe, Dean of Students  Jill Toborowsky, SAP Counselor  Megan Walter, School Counselor

This information session will include a brief description of the available counseling services, student/parent appointments, schedule change procedures, PSAT information, media center online resources, athletic program information, driver’s education information, and an open time for questions.

Information Session Times: 7:00 – 7:30 PM.

Cafeteria

Parent / Student Opportunities Team

 WHS Band Booster President, Patti Hudson,  Parent Teacher Student Association Representative, Karen Robinson  WHS Choral Booster Representative  Wakefield Wolverine Club Representative  Student Government Association President, Caroline Stallings

This information session will include a brief description of the Band Booster organization, Clubs/Organizations available at WHS, Fine Arts Department Opportunities, Chorus Booster organization, Parent Teacher Student Association, Just Think First Program, Wakefield Wolverine Club, Student Government opportunities, Activity Passes, and an open time for questions.

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