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Westside High School 9 th Grade Parent Meeting Agenda Westside High School Mini Theatre Thursday, September 20, 2012 6:30 p.m. The Big Picture Ms. Peggi Stewart, Principal Overview of Academics, Looking Ahead, Contacts Ms. Noelle MacGregor, Dean of Student Transition Support Lori Lambropoulos, Dean of Curriculum/Freshmen Parent Wrap Up Ms. Peggi Stewart, Principal Q&A General Questions Notes:

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Page 1: High School 9th Grade Parent Meeting Agenda · 2012-12-01 · Rodgers (E227) Beckler (S221) Freshmen Core Tutorial Schedule Biology Geography ... to help you develop a resume and

  Westside High School 9th Grade Parent Meeting Agenda   Westside High School Mini Theatre   Thursday, September 20, 2012   6:30 p.m.  

The Big Picture Ms. Peggi Stewart, Principal 

Overview of Academics, Looking Ahead, ContactsMs. Noelle MacGregor, Dean of Student Transition 

Support Lori Lambropoulos, Dean of Curriculum/Freshmen Parent 

Wrap Up Ms. Peggi Stewart, Principal 

Q&A General Questions 

 Notes: 

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9th 10th 11th 12th

1 English I English II English III English IV

2 World Geography World History US History Eco/Gov't

3 Biology Chemistry Physics Science ElectiveAlgebra or Geometry or Algebra II or Pre‐Cal/Math Elective orGeometry or Algebra II Pre‐Cal Calc/Math ElectiveAlgebra 2 Pre‐Cal Calculus Calc 3/Math Elective

5 World Language World Language Elective Elective

6 PE Health/Speech Theatre Arts Elective

7 Elective Elective Elective Elective

*This is a very basic four year plan. The electives do not have to be taken in the order above and thereare a few other possibilities related to the core subjects. Please refer to the graduation requirements for other possibilities.*Please remember, if a student did not pass the Technology Literacy Assessment, one of the electivesmust be an approved technology course.*For the Distinguished Achievement Program, a student must take a third year of the same WorldLanguage as well as meet other required measures.

Sample Four Year Plan

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Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

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Stephens (S225)Chipinski (E113)Prevost (N229) 1st halfSchuessler (E222) 1st half

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Stephens (S225)Chipinski (E113)Prevost (N229) first half

Chipinski (E113)

PMChipinski (E113)Edick (N120)

Chipinski (E113) Edick (N120) 1st half

AM Camp (E226) 7:15

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CH Stewart (N117)

Martinez (S226)

Lewis (N231) 11:45-12:10Sarmiento (E117)Martinez (S226)

Stewart (N117)Martinez (S226)

Camp (E226)Martinez (S226)

Lewis (N231) 11:45-12:10Martinez (S226)

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Martinez (S226) Martinez (S226) Martinez (S226)

AM Morgan (N116) 7:15 Morgan (N116) 7:15

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Taylor (Library) 11:45-12:15Akers (N230) 1st halfTaylor (Library) 11:45-12:15

Akers (N230) 1st halfBeckler (S221)Taylor (Library) 11:20-11:50

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How to Access Lesson Plans – The Westside Way 

If you attended Open House last week, you should have received a handout with directions on how to access teachers’ websites. The directions had screen shot photos to allow you to easily follow along. If you need another copy of it, feel free to email me at [email protected]. This worksheet is just a reminder with the basic steps. 

Follow these instructions to access your teacher’s lesson plans on the Westside website.  

1. Use this link to see the Westside website: http://westsidewolves.org  

2. Once you are on the website, you will click on “Faculty” and then “Staff List”  

3. Next, you will see a list of all of the staff and faculty of Westside.  

4. When you click on a teacher’s name, you will have be able to see the teacher’s web page.  

5. Once on the teacher’s page, you will see useful information about your teacher such as room number, phone extension, and lesson plan link.  

6. When you click on the link, you should be able to see your teacher’s lesson plan page.   

7. Find your class name and click on the link. There you will see an option to download all of your teacher’s posted lesson plans! Now you can use this information to help you plan and study.  

  

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9th 10th 11th 12th

1 English I English II English III English IV

2 World Geography World History US History Eco/Gov't

3 Biology Chemistry Physics Science ElectiveAlgebra or Geometry or Algebra II or Pre‐Cal/Math Elective orGeometry or Algebra II Pre‐Cal Calc/Math ElectiveAlgebra 2 Pre‐Cal Calculus Calc 3/Math Elective

5 World Language World Language Elective Elective

6 PE Health/Speech Theatre Arts Elective

7 Elective Elective Elective Elective

*This is a very basic four year plan. The electives do not have to be taken in the order above and thereare a few other possibilities related to the core subjects. Please refer to the graduation requirements for other possibilities.*Please remember, if a student did not pass the Technology Literacy Assessment, one of the electivesmust be an approved technology course.*For the Distinguished Achievement Program, a student must take a third year of the same WorldLanguage as well as meet other required measures.

Sample Four Year Plan

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College planning for ninth graders 

1. Create a four‐year high school plan. Think about what you’d like to accomplish in the next four years and plan accordingly. 

• Make sure you know which high school courses are required by HISD/Texas and colleges and that you’re taking the right classes as early as ninth grade. You can ask your dean or college counselor about what those “right” classes are. {This is dependent upon which degree plan you are following: Recommended versus Distinguished.} 

• Get to know the levels of courses offered by your school. Ask about special opportunities like AP/Dual Credit courses where you can earn college credit during high school. {Westside has a long list of AP courses you can take.} 

2. Start thinking about life after high school, including type of jobs, majors, and colleges that might interest you.  

• Of course interests will change – often – but it’s good to start thinking about the possibilities. 

• Create a list of 20‐30 colleges that you might be interested in attending. 3. Participate in extracurricular activities.  Academics aren’t everything. Explore your interests in a 

sport, club, music or drama group, or community volunteer activity. 

• Remember that colleges would rather see real involvement in one activity than a loose connection to several of them. 

• If you’re interested in playing sports in college, research the National College Athletic Association eligibility requirements. The NCAA requires completion of certain core courses; you can find the specifics at www.ncaaclearinghouse.net. 

{Try out a variety of clubs your freshmen year, then stick with a couple of your favorites. Take on a leadership role within the organization. Depth is more important here. Keep track of all experiences to help you develop a resume and complete applications later. You’ll be glad you did!} 

4. Meet with your dean and college counselor. Your dean and college counselor know how to help you get the most out of high school. Be sure to take some time during the school year to discuss post‐high school plans with him or her. {You should know your dean. Alaina Turner is your college counselor. She’s located in A205 and will meet with all freshmen during class in the spring.} 

5. Save for college and look for scholarships! It’s not too late to put money aside for college. Every little bit helps! Don’t forget about “hidden” costs like books, supplies, etc. {You will receive access to Naviance (to search for scholarships among other things) in the Spring semester when your classes meet with Ms. Turner. If you’d like your password sooner, just stop by A205. You can also use E‐Scholarships USA! The website address is www.collegeguidanceconsultants.com, username houstonisd, and password houstonisd.} 

6. Explore summer opportunities. Look for a job, internship or volunteer position that will you learn about a field of interest. {Use www.volunteermatch.com for volunteer opportunities.} 

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Helpful Numbers and Email Addresses  

Main Office   Amanda Madrigal   A100   281‐920‐8000   [email protected]  

Principal   Peggi Stewart  A100   281‐920‐8000   [email protected]  

Associate Principal   Barbara Neal  A100  281‐920‐8019  [email protected]  

Bus Transportation  Debi Schroen Teresa Jawgiel 

Library  281‐920‐8000  Ext. 6018  

[email protected]  

Magnet Office   Chelsea Gumm  A201   281‐920‐8000 

Ext. 6008 [email protected] 

School Secretary   Rita Lopez   A100   281‐920‐8001   [email protected]  

East 1 Secretary   Gladys Salinas E107  281‐920‐8000  

Ext. 6099  [email protected]  

East 2 Secretary   Lee Brochu E207  281‐920‐8000  

Ext. 6015 [email protected]  

North 1 Secretary   Melinda Perez N107  281‐920‐8000  

Ext. 6014 [email protected] 

North 2 Secretary   Susan Jordan N207  281‐920‐8000  

Ext. 6098 [email protected]  

South 2 Secretary   Sandra Vargas S207  281‐920‐8000  

Ext. 6223 [email protected]  

Attendance Office   Alma Douwaji   A119   281‐920‐8006   [email protected]  

   Donna Tolopka  A119   281‐920‐8000  

Ext. 6003  [email protected]  

Advanced Placement/GT   Stephanie Matlock   A205   281‐920‐8011   [email protected]  

College Counselor  Alaina Turner  A205  281‐920‐8011  [email protected]  

Financial Officer   Beth Kleis   A109   281‐920‐8053   [email protected]  

Clinic   Martha Allbright   A121   281‐920‐8027   [email protected]  

   Mariana Mendez   A121   281‐920‐8027   [email protected] 

Social Workers   Joy Maguire   N207  281‐920‐8081   [email protected]  

   Lara Hulin  S241   281‐920‐8000  

Ext. 6190  [email protected]  

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Dean of Student Transition 

Noelle MacGregor  S124  281‐920‐8063 

[email protected]  

Test Administrator   Beth Bogan   A205   281‐920‐8022   [email protected]  

Cafeteria   Mary Proctor   Kitchen 281‐920‐8033  [email protected] 

Campus Police   Antony Davis  S153  281‐920‐8069  [email protected]  

   C.B. Stephens  S153  281‐920‐8078  [email protected] 

ESL/LEP   Edith Gonzalez E227  281‐920‐8000  

Ext. 6029 [email protected] 

Facility Reservations   Michelle Mulcahy  A205  281‐920‐8028  [email protected]  

Registrar   Caroline Stento  A118  281‐920‐8039  [email protected]  

Section 504   Monica Williams  N107  281‐920‐ 8013  [email protected] 

Special Education   Shalyn Habermacher S207  281‐920‐8014  [email protected] 

Dean of Instruction  Lori Lambropoulos  A118  281‐920‐8047  [email protected] 

Main Office Fax         281‐920‐8059    

Registrar Fax         281‐920‐8097    

 

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Where do I go?   

• If I’ve been absent?  

o Turn in your note to the attendance office within three days or your absence will be unexcused. Check online or ask your teachers about make‐up work. 

• If I have to leave for a doctor or dentist appointment? 

o Bring a note from your parent before school starts. Sign out in the attendance office. Bring a doctor’s note when you return. 

• If I’m feeling sick? 

o Go to class and ask your teacher to write you a pass to the clinic. From there you may (if appropriate) be allowed to call a parent to pick you up. 

• If I am tardy? 

o Go to your house secretary to get a tardy slip. After your third tardy you will be assigned a detention. 

• If I need a textbook? 

o The book room is located in K105, in the hall across from the big gym. It is staffed M‐F during the first 30 minutes of lunch, after school from 3:15‐3:45, and on Thursday mornings from 8:00‐9:00. 

• If I need help with my locker? 

o See your house secretary. • If I need to see my dean? 

o Complete a “Request to See Dean” form in your house office. 

• If I need to talk to a campus police officer? o Officer Davis and Officer Stephens are always on campus. While they are usually circulating 

around the building, their office is in S153. 

• If I need to apply for free or reduced lunch? o See Mrs. Barras in A217. Ext. 6011, e‐mail [email protected]

• If I want to research college and learn how to prepare and apply for college? o College counselors (Mrs. Turner, Mrs. Matlock, and Mrs. Bogan) are available in A205, ext. 

8011. 

• If I have a question concerning bus transportation? o See Ms. Jawgiel or Ms. Schroen in the library. Ext. 6018. 

• If I am a magnet student and I have questions about the program? o See Mrs. MacGregor in A203, extension 6005 or Mrs. Chelsea Gumm in A201, extension 6008. 

• If I need someone to talk to? o See Ms. Maguire in N2, extension 8081 or Ms. Hulin in S2, extension 6146. 

 

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