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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:
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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Handout 5
Handout 2
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Handout 3
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
AM Schuessler (E222) 7:00 Schuessler (E222) 7:00 Schuessler (E222) 7:00 Schuessler (E222) 7:00 Schuessler (E222) 7:00
LUN
CH
Schuessler (E222) 1st half
Stephens (S225)Chipinski (E113)Prevost (N229) 1st halfSchuessler (E222) 1st half
Chipinski (E113)Schuessler (E222) 1st half
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
LUN
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)
PM
Sarmiento (E117)Martinez (S226)
Martinez (S226) Martinez (S226) Martinez (S226)
AM Morgan (N116) 7:15 Morgan (N116) 7:15
LUN
CH Rodgers (E227)
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
Ware (E121) Morgan (N116)
PM
Ware (E121)Rodgers (E227)
Beckler (S221)
Freshmen Core Tutorial Schedule
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AM Barrow (N224) 7:30 Barrow (N224) 7:30 Barrow (N224) 7:30 Barrow (N224) 7:30 Barrow (N224) 7:30
PM Van (E116)
LUN
CH Brown (N122) Prep
Frau (E235)Brown (N122) Prep
Brown (N122) PrepSchroeder (N221)
Brown (N122) Prep
PM
Brown (N122) PrepFrau (E235)Schroeder (N221)
Brown (N122) Prep Brown (N122) Prep Brown (N122) Prep Brown (N122) Prep
LUN
CH Brown (N122) Pre-AP
Fuentes (E137)Brown (N122) Pre-APFuentes (E137)
Brown (N122) Pre-APFuentes (E137)
Mahmassani (N121)Fuentes (E137)
Brown (N122) Pre-AP
PM
Brown (N122) Pre-APMahmassani (N121)
Brown (N122) Pre-AP Brown (N122) Pre-AP Brown (N122) Pre-AP Brown (N122) Pre-APAlg
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Students can attend tutorials with any teacher in the needed area. We have nearly every subject available every day at lunch. Take advantage of them!
Wilson (S229)Enriquez (E224)Wilson (S229)
Chainani (N113) 11:20-11:50Wilson (S229)
Chainani (N113) 12:00-12:30
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Handout 4
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.
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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Handout 5
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.}
Handout 6
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
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
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
Handout 7
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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