SENIOR RECOGNITION AD Let everyone in your family know about the Senior Recognition Opportunity. Send a special recognition message to the 2019 graduate in your family by placing a Senior Recognition Ad in the 2019 Westlake High School Yearbook. The graduate in your family has worked hard to achieve this goal. Send them a special message from you and from other family members. Consider purchasing a larger Recognition Ad by sharing the page with family and friends. A Recognition Ad is an excellent way distant family members can give congratulations to the 2019 graduate in your family. Visit www.JostensAdService.com online today to start setting up the Recognition Ad for the 2019 graduate in your family. Search for Westlake H.S. and select YEARBOOK RECOGNITION AD. Easy payment options are available. HURRY!!! Only a limited number of pages in the yearbook are available for Senior Recognitions. SENIOR RECOGNITIONS are DUE by December 31, 2018 or Until all Recognition Pages are Sold . December 2018 Westlake High School Westlake High School News Break Calendar of Events December 1—SAT Testing December 3—Parent Organization Meetings December 8—ACT Testing December 11—School Safety Meeting December 12— National Honor Society Induction Ceremony December 13— Orchestra Winter Concert December 15— Christmas Brunch sponsored by iNgage Ministries December 15—Best Buddies Dance December 18—Band Winter Concert December 20—Chorus Winter Concert December 24—January 1—Schools Closed for Students Inside this issue: Student of the Month 2 Library News 3 3 Advanced Placement Testing Information 4 News Briefs 5 Logo, Motto, Belief Statement 5 Vision Statement, Mission Statement 5
SENIOR RECOGNITION AD Let everyone in your family know about the Senior Recognition Opportunity. Send a special recognition message to the 2019 graduate in your family by placing a Senior Recognition Ad in the 2019 Westlake High School Yearbook. The graduate in your family has worked hard to achieve this goal. Send them a special message from you and from other family members. Consider purchasing a larger Recognition Ad by sharing the page with family and friends. A Recognition Ad is an excellent way distant family members can give congratulations to the 2019 graduate in your family. Visit www.JostensAdService.com online today to start setting up the Recognition Ad for the 2019 graduate in your family. Search for Westlake H.S. and select YEARBOOK RECOGNITION AD. Easy payment options are available. HURRY!!! Only a limited number of pages in the yearbook are available for Senior Recognitions. SENIOR RECOGNITIONS are DUE by December 31, 2018 or Until all Recognition Pages are Sold .
December 2018 Westlake High School
Westlake High School
News Break
Calendar of Events
December 1—SAT
Testing
December 3—Parent
Organization Meetings
December 8—ACT
Testing
December 11—School
Safety Meeting
December 12—
National Honor
Society Induction
Ceremony
December 13—
Orchestra Winter
Concert
December 15—
Christmas Brunch
sponsored by iNgage
Ministries
December 15—Best
Buddies Dance
December 18—Band
Winter Concert
December 20—Chorus
Winter Concert
December 24—January
1—Schools Closed for
Students
Inside this issue:
Student of the Month 2
Library News 3
3
Advanced Placement
Testing Information
4
News Briefs 5
Logo, Motto, Belief
Statement
5
Vision Statement,
Mission Statement
5
10th Grade Rosa D. Aguilar Echeverri Outstanding Achievement in Foundations of Algebra Arthur E. Baylor Outstanding Achievement in Reading Joshua T. Binsol Outstanding Achievement in Algebra II- Honors Brooke-Lynn P. Chapman Outstanding Achievement in US History-Honors Eddyrleen M. Cordova-Salazar Outstanding Achievement in Cornell Notes Eddyrleen M. Cordova-Salazar Outstanding Achievement in Literacy Deidre A. Dennis Outstanding Achievement in Art II Keanu C. Drinkard Outstanding Achievement in Spanish II Alexandria M. DuBuclet Outstanding Achievement in Biology- Honors Priya Joshi Outstanding Achievement in AP US History Jayel E. Rolling Outstanding Achievement in Biology Kahmari C. Blalock Outstanding Improvement in Financial Literacy Jordan A. Buggs Outstanding Improvement in Biology Ciara L. Powell Outstanding Improvement in Geometry Krysteana B. Sanders Outstanding Improvement in LSN Darshay S. Surratt Outstanding Improvement in Human Growth & Development Jason A. Velasquez-Osorto Outstanding Improvement in Biology Juan Marcel D. Villaflor Outstanding Improvement in AP US History Kayla A. Whitlock Outstanding Improvement in Food and Nutrition Yazmine T. Wilkins Outstanding Improvement in Literacy
Class of 2021
11th grade
Zakiya M. Hamilton-Evans Outstanding Achievement in French- III Honors Marques D. Jones Outstanding Achievement in CRD I Angelique J. Martinez Outstanding Achievement in AP Biology Shizza Rubab Outstanding Achievement in Algebra w/ Trig and Stats Demetri's E. Beale Outstanding Improvement in Chemistry Janiya T. Greenfield Outstanding Improvement in Business Computers Quynton I. Holmes Outstanding Improvement in CRD I Justin D. Holy-Ewing Outstanding Improvement in Photo I Jailyn M. Nero Outstanding Improvement in Algebra II Abdoul R. Sow Outstanding Improvement in Spanish II Key'asia T. Wills Outstanding Improvement in English III
Class of 2020
12th Grade Jada N. Burruss Outstanding Achievement in English IV Waliullah H. Ghori Outstanding Achievement in AP Physics Artez A. Jones Outstanding Achievement in AP Human Geography Tatiana M. Lizano Carrillo Outstanding Achievement in AP Spanish Branden D. Lowe Outstanding Achievement in Business Computers Carrana K. Revell Outstanding Achievement in Teacher Academy Sophia R. Binsol Outstanding Improvement in AP Human Geography Jalen M. Coates Outstanding Improvement in Reading Aryeh N. Davis Outstanding Improvement in AP Statistics Dawn L. Hicks Outstanding Improvement in AP Biology Dakota A. Pereira Outstanding Improvement in Librarianship
Class of 2019
Student of the Month—October 2018
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Westlake High School
9th Grade Kaliya J. Bryant Outstanding
Achievement in Geometry-
Honors
Marcus E. Johnson
Outstanding Achievement in
Business Computers
Madison T. Jordan
Outstanding Achievement in
Theater Arts
Timeyah N. McNeil
Outstanding Achievement in
Theater Arts
Ta'von M. Moore Outstanding
Achievement in Foundations of
Algebra
Charles A. Reid Outstanding
Achievement in Algebra I
Diana E. Ruiz-Cruz
Outstanding Achievement in Art I
Anthony O. Ubaka
Outstanding Achievement in
Principals of Biomedical Science
Robbie J. Warren Outstanding
Achievement in Earth Science
Briana N. Williams
Outstanding Achievement in
Food and Nutrition
Isaiah F. Atkins Outstanding
Improvement in French I
Mya E. Evertez Outstanding
Improvement in Earth Science
James M. Hunt-Bermadez
Outstanding Improvement in
Business Computers
Saniyah J. Mathis Outstanding
Improvement in Algebra I
Gabriella S. McDuffie
Outstanding Improvement in
Principals of Biomedical Science
Veronica E. Portillo
Outstanding Improvement in
Cornell Notes
Jazmeen E. Williams
Outstanding Improvement in
Algebra I
Class of 2022
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Westlake High School
Parents and Guardians:
Westlake High School will be closed for students from December 24, 2018 through January 1, 2019. Classes will
resume on January 2, 2019.
Have a safe winter break.
Student Library Card@ Public Library Charles County Public Library makes it easy to connect students to resources they need by offering the Kids Card. This card allows students to check out up to 5 books at a time. There are no fines or fees charged. Although many Westlake students already have library cards, some do not. Our librarian, Ms. Hardison, has collected completed applications and has received Kids Cards for 22 Westlake students from Waldorf West Public Library. Students may also apply directly at their public library. Joshua Washington has earned a cer tificate of recognition for participating in the summer reading program at Waldorf West PL. WESTLAKE HS has eBooks ! Just visit our library catalog website https://ccboelibrary.follettdestiny.com and selec
t the Westlake HS catalog. It is easy to find, check out, and read eBooks with Destiny Discover on any computer at school or at home. You can also download your eBook to your iOS and Android devices by downloading and installing the BryteWave K-12 Edition app from the App store, Google Play, or the Amazon App store. Contact the librarian, Ms. Hardison at [email protected] for additional information. Westlake has an Online Catalog Please be reminded that we do have an online catalog for Westlake among all the Charles County Public Schools. Just go to https://ccboelibrary.follettdestiny.com and click on high schools and then Westlake. You can search in the catalog without logging in. Your search can be limited to just videos or any type you may want. Contact Ms. Hardison for login information, if needed.
Westlake earns $444.29 in Giant School Rewards for November 2018 Westlake HS earns cash through the Giant A+ School Rewards program! Unlike other programs that contribute to schools, Giant does not require that we collect anything...just register your Giant Food card, designating Westlake HS #02862. We now have 147 designated supporters. Please let me know if you are new, registering a new card so that your name can be added to our list of staff supporters. THANK YOU to Staff Supporters: Ms. Stone, Ms. J. Taylor, Ms. Conner, Mr. & Ms. Heckrote, Ms. L. Washington, Mr. Krehbiel, Mr. Mascia, Ms. C. Harris, Ms. Hardison, Mr. DelaCruz, Mr. Picchiello, Mr. J. Long, Mr. J. Webb, Mr. Grosbach,, Ms. Fratantoni, Ms. R. Carter, Ms. Y. Newton, Ms. C. Adair, Ms. Boddie, Mr. Tolson, Mr. Wilson, Mr. P. Jones, Mr. Erickson, Ms. Proctor, Ms. D. Roberts, Ms. Roller, Ms. Panizzi, Ms. Casey Encourage your family and friends to register their cards for Westlake #02862..
It is the expectation at Westlake High School that each student will take the AP Exam for each of their AP courses.
Each student is required to create or activate a College Board account by September 14, 2018. Students need to be careful to have only one College Board account. Students should contact College Board if there are problems with their account.
The cost of each AP Exam is $94.00. Students will order online but will make payment to Westlake High School.
Students are responsible for the cost of all of their exams.
Registration is not complete until the student has placed an order online and payment is made in full to Westlake High School by the deadline. AP Exam Payment & Ordering Dates To Remember November 1st –Regular Deadline – Order online and pay $94.00 per exam November 15th–February 15th – Late Period - Order online and pay $134.00 per exam
A student’s Regular Online Order must be complete and payment made in full to Westlake High School by November 1, 2018 in order for the school to meet their Regular Deadline of November 15, 2018. The cost of each exam is $94.00.
A student’s Late Online Order must be complete and payment made in full to Westlake High School between November 15, 2018 and Febru-ary 15, 2019 in order for the school to meet the Late Deadline of March 1, 2019. The cost of each late order exam is $134.00 ($94 exam fee + $40 late order fee)
There is a cancellation fee of $40.00 for any Exam cancelled prior to March 1, 2019. There are no cancellations after March 1, 2019.
There is no refund if a student fails to sit for an ordered exam.
Late and cancellation fees apply to all students. In the past CCPS has offered a reimbursement for exams with a score of 3 or higher. A student who receives a C or better in an AP course might reasonably expect to score a 3 or better on the exam. Continuation of this program will depend on state and local funding which will be determined later in the school year. Reimbursements do not include any College Board related fees. CCPS and/or the State of Maryland will not reimburse the school or the student for an exam not taken. If a student fails to sit for the ordered exam the student is responsible for the cost of the exam plus any other College Board related fees.
Free & Reduced Lunch students may be eligible to receive fee reductions for their AP exams. In addition to the College Board fee reduction, there may be funding available from the county and/or state. Notification of this funding is not available until later in the school year. Students who qualify for Free & Reduced lunch must order online by the regular dates. All late fees and cancellation (except in the case of the elimination of state funding) apply to Free and Reduced Lunch students. If you are not on the official Free & Reduced Lunch list you will not be eligible for AP Exam fee reductions. In order for a student to receive accommodations on an AP Exam, students must request and receive approval for accommodations from the College Boards SSD office. Accommodations received at school do not carry over to College Board. The deadline for accommodations is February 22, 2019.
https://www.collegeboard.org/students-with-disabilities/eligibility or 212-713-8333
Late testing is allowed only under very few circumstances. Listed below are the approved reasons for late testing at no additional fee. Other reasons will need approval and will incur an additional $40 late-testing fee. Students must contact Ms. Wilhelm immediate-ly if they believe they may need to test during the Late testing Period (May 22nd – May 24th). Students are responsible for all costs incurred during the late period.
Late-Testing Reasons: No Additional Fee
Conflict with IB or Cambridge exam
Conflict with nationally, province-, or state-mandated test
Disabilities accommodations issue
Emergency: bomb scare or fire alarm
Emergency: serious injury, illness, or family tragedy
Language lab scheduling conflict
Religious/holiday observance
School closing: election, national holiday, or natural disaster
Strike/labor conflict
Student court appearance
Two AP Exams on the same date and time
AP Exam Schedule for 2018-2019 Date Morning Exam 8:00 a.m. Afternoon Exam 12:00 p.m. 5/6/19 No Exam Environmental Science 5/7/19 Spanish Language Physics 1: Algebra-Based 5/8/19 English Literature and Comp. European History, French Language and Culture 5/9/19 Chemistry Psychology, Studio Art Portfolio Assembly 1 p.m. 5/13/19 Biology No Exam 5/14/19 Calculus AB Art History, Human Geography 5/15/19 English Language and Comp. No Exam 5/16/19 World History Statistics 5/17/19 Music Theory Latin, Computer Science A
We believe in the individual value of each student. We believe in a safe, structured environment that is aware of the social, emotional, and physical
wellness of each student. We believe education is the shared responsibility of the student, family, school, and community. We believe that lifelong learning is essential to the production of contributing citizens in a
global society. We believe we provide educators who genuinely care for the students they teach and students
who are proud to say they attend Westlake High School. We believe in a curriculum that is rigorous, relevant, challenging, integrative, and exploratory. We believe that it is our professional responsibility to provide students with teachers and resources that implement the most current educational initiatives.
Motto Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow
Westlake High School Mission Statement
The mission of Westlake High School is to prepare students to learn and be successful in a supportive environment that encourages rigorous standards,
celebrates cultural diversities, promotes teamwork, and molds students into leaders and contributing citizens in a
technology rich and evolving society.
Vision Statement The vision of Westlake High School is that each
student is endowed with the fundamental competence and intelligence needed to commence achieving their
individual goals in life.
News Briefs
Attention Parents and Guardians: Please encourage your student(s) to adhere to the Charles County Public Schools dress code. The stu-dents are not to be wearing doo-rags, hats or hoods in the building.
