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WHS Class of 2023 Pathways to Success Positive Respectful Inclusive Determined Engaged
WHS Class of 2023 Pathways to Success
Positive Respectful Inclusive Determined Engaged
WHS Presentation Overview
Staff introductions
Graduation Requirements/ Core 24
Hybrid Four Period Schedule
Additional Opportunities
Jake Bucholz
Dean ofStudents
Donna Moser
Assistant Principal
B.J. Kuntz
Dean of Students
Ricardo Iniguez
AssociatePrincipal
WHS Administrative Team
Eric Anderson
Principal
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WHS Counselors
Stephanie Stuber
A-Cl
Tonya Luinstra
Hb-Me
Will White
Cm-Ha
Doug Taylor
Mf-R
Mary Howie
S-Z
WHS Support Staff
Career Center: Pat Phillips, Andie Johnson
Job Shadow and Internship: Tami McBride
School Psychologist: Amy Van Wey
Migrant Grad specialist: David Vasquez, Lorena Pulido
Assessment: Cindy Murie
Security: Tom Couey, Janine Owyen
Resource Officer: Jared Reinfeld
Prevention Specialist: Amy McCubbin
Family Advocate: Patricia Muniz
Online Registration Guide
http://www.wenatcheeschools.org/whs/counseling
Research Course Descriptions
See Example Schedules
Review Graduation Requirements
Access Information About Programs
Answers questions and provides contact info
Middle School Classroom Visits/Registration
Wednesday, March 13 - Foothills MSThursday, March 14 - Orchard MS
Friday, March 15- Pioneer MS
Schedules built through spring/summer & made available at Freshman Orientation in August.
WHS Graduation Requirements
• STATE EXAMS (English SBAC, Math SBAC, Science SBAC)
• HIGH SCHOOL AND BEYOND PLAN
• REQUIRED CLASSES + ELECTIVES (30 TOTAL CREDITS)English 4.0Math 3.0Science 3.0History 3.0
PE 1.5Health .5CTE 1.5Fine Arts 2.0*Int. Language 2.0*
* Or Personalized Pathway Credits
H.S. and Beyond Plan Personalized Pathways Credits
CAREER CLUSTER
Grouping of careers that fit a student’s interests.
PERSONALIZED PATHWAY CREDITS
High school classes that correspond with the student’s career cluster.
Career Cluster and Personalized Pathways determined at middle school.
Four-Year University Requirements
• Two Years of International Language
• Senior Year Math or Math Based Science
• ACT/SAT (Junior/Senior Year)
WHS Required Classes for Freshmen
• Math
• English
• Science
• Health (If not currently enrolled)
• PE (Recommended)
Math
Math placement is based on data from assessments, current math, and input from current math teacher. NO math gaps through Algebra 2.
Pre Algebra/ Algebra 1
Algebra 1 / Algebra 1
Geometry/ Algebra 2
Algebra 2 or Advanced Alg 2/ Trigonometry (TBD)
Science
Students have two science options:
Physics and Chemistry
OR
Agricultural Physics and Chemistry
English
Students have two options.
Freshman English
OR
Pre- AP Freshman English (additional rigor)
Fitness (PE)/Health
Students will rank their PE preference requests and will be placed based on availability.
If students did not take health their 8th grade year we will work to get them into a health class as a freshman.
International Languages
May be replaced with personalized pathway credits.
French 1German 1 and 2Spanish 1 and/or 2Advanced Spanish 1Spanish for the Spanish Speakers 1American Sign Language 1 and/or 2
High School Enrichment Options
● Advanced Placement/Pre AP ● College in the High School● Tech Prep Credits● Running Start● Directed Study
Two Class Structures
All students take eight classes in a year.
Semester = 1.0 Credit (Meets for 90 consecutive days)
A/B = 1.0 Credit (Meets every other day for the year)
Example Schedule 1 Semester 1 Semester 2
Period 1
Period 2
Period 3
Period 4
Freshman English Intro to Physics and Chemistry
Geometry Algebra II
Intro to Engineering
PE Health
Intro to Art
Examples DO NOT indicate periods classes will necessarily be offered.
Example Schedule 2 Semester 1 Semester 2
Period 1
Period 2
Period 3
Period 4
Freshman English Intro to Physics and Chemistry
Algebra 1 Algebra 1
Health
GA Band (A) PE (B) A/B Rotation
Intro to Art
Examples DO NOT indicate periods classes will necessarily be offered.
Example Schedule 3 Semester 1 Semester 2
Period 1
Period 2
Period 3
Period 4
Geometry Algebra II
Choir (A) French 1 (B)
Pre-AP Sophomore English (B)
Beg. Guitar (A) PE (B)
A/B Rotation
A/B RotationIntro to Business (A)
Examples DO NOT indicate periods classes will necessarily be offered.
A/B Rotation
Westside High School
• Smaller Setting
• High Standards
• One to One Instruction
• Individualized Student Pacing
• Focus on Student - Teacher Relationships
Westside High School
• Students at Westside High School…
• Need to catch up on credits
• Need flexibility due to medical concerns
• Need more one to one assistance
• Want to graduate early
• Would like more time to complete work
Westside High School
Attend open house March 27th at 6:00pm
Complete and submit Westside application
Wenatchee Valley Technical Skills Center
Criminal Justice
Cosmetology
Culinary Arts
Fire Science
Video Game Design
Automotive Technology
Cinematography
Collision Repair
Computer Tech/Robotics
Construction Trades
WhyWenatchee Valley Tech Center?
• Small classroom sizes• Career ready skills • Hands-on education• Personal interest projects• Content area credits (math, science, english…)• College credits• Job shadows, internships, and job placement• “Fulfilling Opportunity, Fun, Engaging,
Personal, Supportive, Long”
How Wenatchee Valley Tech Works.
• Half the day is spent at the Tech Center, the other half at WHS/WSHS.
• Year long Programs• Transportation is Provided
Next Steps
• Meet with 8th grade students
1. A few will participate as Freshman
2. We hope to see the rest as upperclassmen
• Students are selected• Open house for Tech Center March 13th 6pm• Applications are given.
Athletics
Students must be cleared for practice/conditioning in summer.● Current physical in the last 13 months● $10 per sport & $10 weight room fee
(good for the year) ● $30 ASB card● ASB office is open Monday-Friday from
7:00-4:00 at WHSCheck for information and updates on the WHS Athletic website
Activities, Sports and ClubsApple-Ettes
Apple Leaf (Newspaper)ASB Student Gov
CheerleadingChoral MusicColor Guard
Golden Apple BandKnowledge BowlMariachi MusicHonor Society
Wa Wa (Yearbook)Sports Medicine
OrchestraArt ClubDebate
Sound Crew
DECA Diversity Club
Drama ClubEarth Club
Equestrian ClubFBLAFFA
French ClubGerman ClubINSPIRE ClubInteract Club
Key ClubMECHA
Technology Students Assn.Random Acts of Kindness
Skills USA
Spanish ClubCross Country
FootballGirl’s/Boy’s Soccer
Girl’s/Boy’s SwimmingVolleyball
Boy’s/Girl’s BasketballGirl’s Bowling
WrestlingBaseball
Boy’s/Girl’s GolfSoftballTennisTrack
Skyward
Deans: BJ Kuntz & Jake Bucholtz
● Attendance● Grades● Graduation Progress● Registration● Staff Email
Upcoming ActivitiesMolly Butler
IGNITE - Freshman orientation the week before school starts - Students get their photos and schedules.
Band Meeting - Room 102
Class of 2023 REMIND Account TEXT: @8a36ed To: 81010
