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Join the WCHS Interact Club in this year’s Jeans for Teens drive. Simply drop off your gently used teen-sized jeans to Ms. Fielden in Room 13 by February 20. All jeans collected will be donated to a homeless shelter in our area. What an easy way to make a difference!
Art Class News
Buy a uniquely designed t-shirt from a WCHS art student and help raise funds for art classes!
The advanced art classes are selling t-shirts that they designed, cut and printed themselves using a silk screening process. T-shirts are $10 each or only $5 if you provide the shirt, and we print the design on it. Designs are displayed in the Wolf Den and order forms are in the office, in the Wolf Den or in the art room.
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Outstanding Wolves
Congratulations to Emma Cluff and Sarah O’Leary, winners of the SLO poster contest. The contest was open to all high school students interested in designing a poster that would represent the underlying values behind WCHS’s student learning objectives (SLOs). Although intended to result in the selection of one poster, two designs were found equal in excellence, and so both designs were sent to media for publication. Expect to see the posters displayed in your classrooms very soon. Thanks, girls, for your hard work and commitment to excellence. Your talent is appreciated !
SLO Poster Contest Winners!
Emma Cluff
Sarah O’Leary
Congratulations to Mr. Hunn who was selected Whitmore Char-ter School’s Teacher of the Year! He has been a huge asset to our school, teaching choir and various instru-mental classes for our high school as well as our K-8 site. He is always one to go beyond the call of duty, whether it is being a D.J. for a high school dance or being the tech guy at a myriad of events. We salute your dedication and your enthusiasm!
Mr. Hunn Selected WCS Teacher of the Year
Damon HunnMusic Teacher
Noah Reese WCHS Rotary Speech Winner
The Rotary Club annually holds a speech contest for high school stu-dents. This year’s topic was “Peace Through Service.” Congratulations to Noah Reese was being selected to rep-resent Whitmore Charter High School.
Noah Reese
Michaela Turley Rotary Student of the Month
Senior Michaela Turley was recently honored as Rotary’s Student of the Month. Michaela was selected because she clearly exemplifies Rotary’s focus on service to others. Aside from Michaela’s school involvement in ASB and Interact, she also volun-teers in a classroom at Lakewood Elementary for the deaf among many other activities. Michaela, we are proud to have you represent Whitmore!
Michaela Turley
Congratulations to the finalists of the Modesto Peace Life Center Peace Essay Contest. Twenty student finalists from a group of 966 were select-ed. Our student winners are: Morgan LesanAshlynne SlovekKaitlyn SlovekAshlynn WalkerJannah WallingRyan EnokiEliana MontalavoPeter RodriguezJalyn Vander Wal Way to go Whitmore!
Peace Essay Finalists
Principal’s Honor Roll, GPA of 4.0 or higher: Shaun Dahlgren, Britney Ebster, Shane Ekstrum, Suzanna Garcia, Jacob Hess; Morgan Lesan, Sarah Lesan, Grace Love, Eliana Montalvo, Sarah O’Leary, Christopher Pack, Crosby Perez, Micah Rodgers; Ashlynne Slovek, Kaitlyn Slovek, Carolyn Stevens, Joseph Suratt, Gianna Toso, Michaela Turley, Rachelle Turley, Jessica Vasquez, Ashlynn Walker; Lucas Wiggins, Zachery Wood, and Brenda Yu.
Gold Honor Roll, GPA of 3.75 to 3.99: Tatum Avalos, Kiaya Bettencourt, Joshua Bjorge, Austin Black, Jasmine Chaboya, James Clark, Elisha Clinton, Christopher Cordrey, Mark Cordrey, Heidi Ekstrum, Nevin Lemos, Kellie McKiernan, Delaney McNeill, Gabriel Mercado, Haven Perez, Mariah Souza, Jordan Sprueill, David Toepfer, Austin Turner, Jalyn Vander Wal, and Jannah Walling.
Silver Honor Roll, GPA of 3.50 to 3.49: Jacob Anderson, Tristan Avalos, Gabrielle Barr, Austin Bettencourt, Aimee Cotta, Natalie Dance, Ryan Enoki, Lucus French, Nicholas Loftus, Joseph McKiernan, Danielle Pesco, Kiley Pesco, Noah Reese, Lorena Rubio, Grace Sharp, Brandon Steed, Daniel Sundy, Sarah Vaughan, Dana Wheeler, and Joshua Wood.
CST Award Recipients - Advanced in at Least One Subject: Madison Becker, Spencer Beggs, Austin Bet-tencourt, Kiaya Bettencourt, Rebecca Carlson, Jasmine Chaboya, Emma Cluff, Molly Cluff, Chris Cordrey, Mark Cordrey, Josh Crane, Nate Crane, Shaun Dahlgren, Amanda Davis, Britney Ebster, Ryan Enoki, Lucus French, Suzanna Garcia, Alivia King, Katrina Knight, Peter Larson, Nevin Lemos, Michelle LeQuia, Christopher Maggio-ra, Kim Maggiora, Kellie McKiernan, Gabe Mercado, Morgan Lesan, Sarah Lesan, Eliana Montalvo, Sarah O’Leary, Crosby Perez, Haven Perez, Noah Reese, Lizz Robinett, Lorena Rubio, Austin Schoppet, Grace Sharp, Kaitlyn Slovek, Jordan Sprueill, Carolyn Stevens, Ca-mille Stone, Joseph Suratt, Michaela Turley, Ashlynn Walker, Jeffrey Walker, Dana Wheeler, Lucas Wiggins, Sierra Word, Brenda Yu.
CST Award Recipients - Gained 1 or More Levels: Kiaya Bettencourt, Nate Crane, Madison DeJulio, Britney Ebster, Ryan Enoki, Brianna Fletcher, Rossalyn Johnson, Christopher Maggiora, Gabe Mercado, Peter Rodriguez, Austin Schoppet, Ethan Serrano, Brandy Thompson, Jef-frey Walker, Jannah Walling, Sierra Word.
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HISTORY AND SOCIAL SCIENCE 2 years (1 year of U.S. History and 1 year of Social Science)
ENGLISH 4 years required
MATH 3 years (4 years recommended)
LAbORATORY SCIENCE 2 years with a lab class
LANGUAGE OTHER THAN ENGLISH (Foreign Language) 2 years of the same language
VISUAL AND PERfORMING ARTS 1 year COLLEGE PREPARATORY ELECTIVES 1 year of any college preparatory subject
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Take the “a-g” courses listed below to meet the CSU’s admission requirements: Algebra I or Geometry, college prep English, and a foreign language.
Aim for As and Bs in all your classes; focus on homework and develop good study skills.
Take the ACT EXPLORE exam, a tool that helps you plan for high school and college.
Begin or update your high school course planner on www.csumentor.edu.
Take English and Algebra I or another rigorous math course and aim for good grades.
Take a language other than English.
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Take the PLAN and PSAT exams that help you prepare for the ACT and SAT and keep you on track for college.
Take courses from the “a-g” course list: History, English, math, visual and performing arts, laboratory science, and a foreign language.
Update your high school course planner on www.csumentor.edu.
See if you qualify for financial aid: www.fafsa.ed.gov
You may also be eligible for a Cal Grant: www.calgrants.org
Check out the many scholarship opportunities: www.scholarships.com
Learn how to save for college: www.scholarshare.com
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Complete all final “a-g” course requirements, including advanced math and college prep English. Trigonometry or Analytic Geometry/Calculus are also recommended.
If your EAP test results indicate that you are “Ready-Conditional” for college-level mathematics, you are required to take a 12th grade math course with a prerequisite of Algebra II and earn a grade of “C” or better to maintain your exemption.
If you are planning on transferring from a California Community College, please visit the CSU’s website for transfer pathways: www.calstate.edu/transfer/roadmaps.
If your EAP test results indicate that you are “Not Yet Ready for college-level math or English courses,” visit www.collegeeap.org to practice your math or English skills. This may increase your chances of passing the CSU’s placement tests.
EARLYSEPTEMbER: Register for the October SAT or ACT.
Apply to the CSU early—the deadline is November 30!Begin to apply for scholarships.
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Apply for financial aid by March 2 (www.fafsa.ed.gov).
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Prior to enrolling, register for the CSU’s ELM and EPT exams (unless you are exempt).MARCH-MAY:
Students taking AP classes should register for the AP exams.LATE SPRING:
Take advanced math and college prep English: Algebra II or advanced math and English (writing and critical reading).
Review the “a-g” classes you still need to take for CSU admission with your counselor.
Update your high school course planner on www.csumentor.edu.
Take the EAP exam to find out if you are ready for college-level math and English courses. Visit www.csusuccess.org.
Register for the AP exams in the spring. You can earn college credit if you score well on the test(s) and will be exempt from taking the EPT and ELM.
Register for the PSAT if you didn’t take it in 10th grade.
Register for the SAT or the ACT at least one month before the exam. Many CSU campuses require you to take the exam by October of your senior year.
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CAHSEE RESOURCES
English-Language Arts Released Test Questions
English-Language Arts Teacher Guide
Math Released Test Questions
Math Teacher Guide
CAL GRANT INFORMATIONCal Grants.org - Deadline to file - March 2, 2013
Free Federal Aid - FAFSA - Deadline to file - March 2, 2013
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CST Practice Tests
CST Blueprints - Lists California standards and how many questions for each standard
CALIFORNIA STANDARDS TESTS - CST
HELPFUL RESOURCES
Collegeboard.org - Information on Financial Aid, Scholarships, and much more
Modesto Junior College Financial Aid Handbook - Deadline to apply for MJC scholarship - March 2, 2013
Modesto Junior College Financial Aid Web Page
Modesto Junior College Cash for College Workshop - February 19, 2013 @ 6:00 p.m.
CSU, Stanislaus Financial Aid & Scholarship Handbook
CSU, Stanislaus Financial Aid & Scholarship Web Site - Deadline to apply for scholarships - March 2, 2013
More Financial Aid Information
AWR RESOURCES PAGE ON MOODLECheck out the AWR Resources for: on-site class schedule, conduct code, course catalog; college and financial aid information; ROP information; Parent Advisory Meeting Information; AWR meeting information; logs; pacing guides; links to online quizzes and support videos; California State Standards; CST practice tests; CAHSEE infor-mation and test practice; Wolf Tracks; upcoming events; writing helps and much more!
