2013 2014 School Year Woodrow Wilson High School

2013 -2014 School Year Woodrow Wilson High School New Parent Orientation Wednesday, August 21, 2013 7: 00 -9: 00 PM

Outcomes for Our Meeting Outcomes: By the end of this meeting, participants will have: • Met the members of the Administrative Team and Counseling Team • Heard a report on the State of Woodrow Wilson • Learned how we can and will communicate with one another

Outcomes for Our Meeting Understood the attendance policy and the expectations for scholars being on time to school and to each class Heard about the various athletic programs that Wilson offers and the criteria for eligibility Heard about the array of extracurricular activities available to Wilson scholars and how they can become an active member of one or more

Outcomes for Our Meeting Learned what a typical day is like for a Wilson scholar Heard about the key policies and procedures that we adhere to at Wilson Had a chance to get their questions answered by members of the administrative team

Demographics of Wilson Who Are WE? Student Group Asian/Pacific Islanders Black/Non-Hispanic American Indian/Alaskan Native Hawaiian White/Non-Hispanic Multi Racial Percentage 7% 52% 18% 1% <1 % 35% 5%

Demographics of Wilson Who Are WE? • 40% of our scholars qualify for Free and Reduced Meals (Economically Disadvantaged) • 12% are identified as Special Education Scholars • 7% are English Language Learners • We have scholars from 80 countries speaking 40 languages • We have scholars from all 8 wards of the city

Enrollment 2009 -2010 -2011 -2012 -2013 -2014 1485 1534 1648 1720 1792

DC CAS Proficiency Goal Reading 66% Goal Math 65% Data Point Reading Math 2012 -2013 61% 60% 2011 -2012 60. 3 59. 5 2010 -2011 2009 -2010 65. 2 52. 2 63. 5 66. 4 2008 -2009 72. 2 67. 3

DC CAS Reading Goal 30% Advanced 2008 -2009 -2010 -2011 -2012 -2013 Advanced Proficient Basic Below Basic 33% 37% 23% 4% 21% 44% 27% 8% 25% 41% 23% 12% 25% 35% 29% 11% 25% 36% 27% 12%

DC CAS Math Goal 24% Advanced 2008 -2009 -2010 -2011 -2012 -2013 Advanced Proficient Basic Below Basic 25% 40% 22% 10% 23% 44% 24% 8% 17% 36% 32% 16% 20% 39% 28% 13% 20% 40% 29% 11%

Class Performance (2. 0 or Higher) Goal 73% Class 12 th Grade 11 th Grade 10 th Grade Performance 2012 -2013 263/68% 278/73% 397/68% 2011 -2012 200/69% 256/68% 277/74% 2010 -2011 234/70% 199/68% 248/69% 2009 -2010 239/73% 228/67% 185/61% 2008 -2009 71% 59% 64% 9 th Grade Total 328/69% 374/65% 301/54% 265/50% 63% 1166/69% 1107/69% 982/63% 918/61%

Honor Roll (3. 0 or Higher) Goal 42% Honor Roll 2012 -2013 2011 -2012 2010 -2011 2009 -2010 2008 -2009 12 th Grade 11 th Grade 10 th Grade 167/43% 170/44% 173/39% 133/46% 152/41% 162/43% 150/45% 127/43% 143/40% 149/45% 131/39% 107/35% 127/38% 112/33% 113/36% 9 th Grade 194/41% 220/38% 179/32% 145/27% 128/23% Total 704/42% 666/41% 599/39% 532/35% 480/33%

Advanced Placement (Participation) Goal 36% Year 2012 -2013 2011 -2012 2010 -2011 2009 -2010 2008 -2009 2007 -2008 2006 -2007 2005 -2006 2004 -2005 # of Test 1318 1112 1091 1099 1073 952 946 713 775 # of Students % of Students 602 35% 509 31% 511 33% 479 32% 446 442 397 350 311

Advanced Placement (Performance) Goal 46% Year #/% Scoring 3+ 2012 -2013 599/45% Score 5 133/10% Score 4 170/13% Score 3 296/23% Score 2 313/24% Score 1 406/31% 2011 -2012 527/47% 104/9% 177/16% 246/22% 270/24% 315/28% 2010 -2011 495/45% 111/10% 150/14% 234/21% 245/22% 351/32% 2009 -2010 506/46% 125/11% 160/15% 221/20% 245/22% 348/32% 2008 -2009 517/47% 121/11% 187/17% 209/19% 215/20% 341/32% 2007 -2008 439/46% 108/11% 152/16% 179/19% 227/24% 286/30%

Attendance Goal 2012 -2013 2011 -2012 2010 -2011 2009 -2010 2008 -2009 Average Daily Attendance In-Seat Attendance Truant 94% 93% 89% 90% 88% 92% 91% 88% 87% 303/18% 277/16% 337/21% 409/27% 383/25% 426/29%

Absences by Grade 9 10 11 12 Satisfactory: >95% ISA 343 279 197 130 At-risk: 91 -95% ISA 90 95 96 104 Chronic absence: 81 -90% ISA 53 59 61 117 Severe chronic absence: <=80% ISA 86 54 60 67

Suspensions Goal – 13% Reduction 2012 -2013 2011 -2012 2010 -2011 2009 -2010 2008 -2009 2007 -2008 Total 224 332 363 385 297 147 % Change -30% -9% -6% +29% +100%

School Climate Scholar Goal – 75% I feel safe at my school – 81% Strongly Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don’t Know 2012 -2013 18% 63% 10% 2% 8% 2010 -2011 12% 58% 18% 5% 8% 2008 -2009 12% 61% 22% 4% N/A

School Climate Parent Goal – 78% Would Recommend Wilson to a Friend 2012 -2013 2010 -2011 2008 -2009 YES 82% 73% 95% NO 6% 11% 5% Do not know 12% 16% N/A

School Climate Staff Goal – 84% Wilson is a good place to work – 92% Strong Agree Disagree Strong Disagree 2012 -2013 27% 65% 6% 2% 2010 -2011 28% 53% 16% 3% 2008 -2009 19% 47% 30% 4%

IMPACT Ratings Group 1 -6 Category 2012 -2013 2011 -2012 2010 -2011 2009 -2010 Highly Effective 43/44% 25/24% 18/19% 13/13% Effective 47/48% 74/70% 63/65% 81/79% Developing 8/8% N/A N/A Min. Effective 0/0% 5/5% 13/13% 7/7% Ineffective 0/0% 1/1% 3/3% 1/1%

IMPACT Ratings Group 7 -19 Category 2012 -2013 2011 -2012 2010 -2011 2009 -2010 Highly Effective 31/ 50% 25/24% 18/19% 13/13% Effective 24/ 39% 74/70% 63/65% 81/79% Developing 4/6% N/A N/A Min. Effective 3/ 5% 5/5% 13/13% 7/7% Ineffective 0/0% 1/1% 3/3% 1/1%

Achievement Goals Five Year Plan Goal Area DCCAS Math DCCAS Reading DCCAS Advanced Math DCCAS Advanced Reading Class Performance Honor Roll SAT Advanced Placement (Participation) Advanced Placement (Performance) Graduation Attendance (ADA) Attendance (ISA) Suspension School Climate (Scholar) School Climate (Parent) School Climate (Staff) Current Level 61% 60% 25% 69% 42% 957 34% 45% 72% 94% 91% 224 81% 82% 92% 2012 -2013 -2014 -2015 -2016 -2017 67% 68% 24% 30% 69% 41% 993 36% 46% 77% 94% 92% 290 75% 78% 84% 75% 76% 28% 35% 75% 42% 1020 37% 47% 81% 95% 93% 232 80% 83% 87% 83% 84% 32% 40% 81% 43% 1047 38% 48% 85% 96% 94% 185 85% 87% 90% 91% 92% 36% 45% 87% 44% 1074 39% 49% 88% 97% 95% 148 90% 91% 93% 100% 40% 50% 90% 45% 1100 40% 50% 98% 95% 118 95% 95%

2013 -2014 Achievement Goals • • DCCAS Math– 70% scoring proficient or better DCCAS Reading– 72% scoring proficient or better Advanced DCCAS Math– 28% scoring advanced Advanced DCCAS Reading-35% scoring advanced Class Performance– 77% earning a 2. 0 or better per advisory Honor Roll– 43% earning honor roll status per advisory SAT–Increase the average score by 27 points (1, 020) in verbal and math

2013 -2014 Achievement Goals • Advanced Placement (Participation)– 37% of scholars in the 11 th and 12 th grade enrolled in an advanced placement course • Advanced Placement (Performance)-47% of scholars will earn a 3 or better on the Advanced Placement test • Graduation– 81% graduation rate • Attendance (ADA)– 95% average daily attendance (ADA) rate for all scholars • Attendance (ISA)– 93% in seat attendance (ISA) rate for all scholars • Suspensions–Reduce behaviors resulting in suspension by 20% or more (232)

2013 -2014 Achievement Goals • Climate (Scholar)-80% of our scholars will indicate that they feel safe in our school on the annual climate survey • Climate (Parent)-83% of our parents will indicate that they would recommend that a friend send his or her child to our school on the annual climate survey • Climate (Staff)-87% of our staff will indicate that this school is a good place to work on the annual climate survey

Comprehensive School Improvement Plan • • Rigorous Instruction DCCAS Proficiency and Advanced Performance Grade Reporting/Communication Scholar Achievement Scholar Attendance Safe and Secure School Policies and Procedures

2013 -2014 Initiatives & Priorities • • • Literacy through Writing National Math and Science Institute Grant Scholar Leadership Development Ninth Grade Scholar Success and Promotion SAT Preparation Laboratory Science

How Do We Communicate? • • Edline Webpage Connect Ed (Weekly Message) PTSO List Serve Email Phone/Voicemail Daily Bulletin

Attendance Matters Woodrow Wilson High School

Attendance Matters One recent study showed that students who attend school 93 percent of the time or better scored 85 -100 on their exams. Students with a 91 percent attendance rate scored 65 -84 on their exams, and students with attendance of 85 percent or less scored 0 -54.

Two Types of Absences • Excused • Unexcused

Excused absences are when school‐aged scholars are absent from school with a valid excuse and parental approval.

Excused Absences • Scholar illness (a doctor’s note is required if a scholar is absent for more than five days); • College visits (12 th graders only) • Death in the scholar’s immediate family; • Necessity for a scholar to attend a judicial proceeding as a plaintiff, defendant, witness or juror; • Observance of a religious holiday; • Temporary school closings due to weather, unsafe conditions or other emergencies; • Medical reasons such as a doctor’s appointment (a doctor’s note is required); • Failure of DC to provide transportation where legally responsible; and • Emergency circumstances approved by DCPS.

Unexcused absences are when school‐aged scholars are absent from school without a valid excuse, with or without parental approval.

Unexcused Absences • • Baby Sitting Shopping Doing Errands Oversleeping Cutting Class Job Hunting Vacations

If a scholar misses 26% to 59% of the school day the scholar will receive a half‐day absence. If he/she cuts 60% of the day, the scholar will receive an unexcused absence for the full day.

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Attendance Matters A student who is 10 minutes late every day will miss 30 hours of instruction per year.

Attendance Card

Keys to School/Class Attendance • First period begins at 8: 45 am. The building is open to students beginning at 8: 00 am. • To avoid the crowd, arrive to school between 8: 00 – 8: 25 am. • Plan your day. Students are allowed to go to their lockers prior to first period, during lunch, and after school. Remember 7 -period day on Mondays. • There is a six minute transition time between each period.

Every Minute Counts Tardy Plan 8: 40 Scholars are expected to be swiped in by 8: 40. If you are not 5 minutes early then you are late. 8: 408: 45 Scholars will be given a CCASS pass and must present the pass to their first period teacher. If a scholar makes it to their first period class before 8: 45, there will be no consequence applied by the teacher BECAUSE THEY ARRIVED ON TIME FOR CLASS. If a scholar arrives to first period after the 8: 45 bell rings, the teacher will apply the same consequences as outlined. 8: 45 Scholars cannot go to their locker after 8: 45 and must report directly to first period. Any scholar who is at a locker after 8: 45 will have their locker privileges revoked.

Tardy Plan 8: 45 -8: 55 Scholars will be given an “unexcused” pass and must present the pass to their first period teacher. Teachers will apply the same consequences as outlined. 8: 55 -9: 15 Scholars will be processed by the administrative team. Scholars will be assigned a consequence as outlined. The Scholar will be escorted by a member of the morning team to their first period class. 9: 15 -9: 30 Scholars will not be permitted to enter the building without a written excuse note from a parent.

Consequences for being Tardy to Class: Tardy 1 Warning by the teacher and documented in STARS. Tardy 2 Warning by the teacher, contact parent, and documented in STARS. Tardy 3 10 -minute detention assigned by the teacher, contact parent, and documented in STARS Tardy 4 Teacher writes a referral and submits to the Dean and assigns a 30 minute detention Tardy 5 Teacher writes a referral and submits to the Dean and assigns one Day of ISS Tardy 6+ Teacher writes a referral and submits to the Assistant Principal. The parent is notified that the scholar cannot return to school until a parent meets with an administrator.

Rewards for Good Attendance • Ice cream social each advisory for perfect attendance • Drawing for ipad each advisory for perfect attendance • Certificate each advisory for perfect attendance

Woodrow Wilson High School Athletic Department

Each prospective student athlete MUST… � 1. Be a residency verified student at Wilson or a DCPS school that does not offer the sport. � 2. Have a 2. 0 GPA or better in the most recent advisory. (You can use your yearend GPA for a fall sport. All incoming new freshman are eligible. ) � 3. Must not be 19 years of age before July 1 st of the current school year. � 4. turn in the following forms before trying out: � Universal Health Certificate – Good for 1 calendar year from date of exam. � Parent Consent Form – All sport form � Emergency treatment Form – All sport form

Fall Sports � Boys and Girls Boys Cross Country – Tryouts begin on August 19 th at 3: 30 pm – 5: 30 pm � Girls Field Hockey – Tryouts begin August 27 th on the Fort Reno field � Cheerleading – Tryouts Aug 26 th in the Aux Gym, 4: 30 pm – 6: 30 pm � Girls Tennis – Interest meeting the first week of school � Fall Crew – Contact Coach Matt Grau � Fall Baseball – Contact John Kostyak � Teens Run DC – Contact Simona Spicciani

Other Sports �Winter Sports –Begin November 1 �Spring Sports - Begin March 1 �See handout for all Sports and Coaches.

Athletic Forms �If you are interested, please take the following forms: � Athletic Packet � Athletic Profile (Hand to instructor before exiting. ) � AAA Academy Application

There are 38 sports teams and more than 40 clubs for every interest.

Woodrow Wilson’s After School Programs Ms. Hara, Room #108 b

Extracurricular Activities • The mission of After School Programs is to expand opportunities for positive youth development through high-quality academic/tutorials, wellness and enrichment programs after school. • After school programs meet Monday. Thursday from 3: 30 -6 pm. Free supper is served daily at 3: 30 pm in the cafeteria.

Rules and regulations • Students will NOT be allowed to re-enter the building after 4 pm. • You must be in a supervised program after school or you will be asked to exit the building. • You are NOT allowed to bring outside food back into the building.

Clubs and Programs • Art Club • The Beacon (School newspaper ) • Dance Team • Debate Team • FIRST Robotics • French Club • Gay Straight Alliance • Harvard Model Congress Club • "It's Academic!!!" (Math Club)

Clubs and Programs (cont’d) • Library Media Crews • LAVA (Literary Magazine) • National Honor Society (By application only) • NEMO (Oceanic Science Club) • Photo Club • Poetry Slam Team • Power Yoga

Community Based Organizations (CBO’s) • Health. Corps Coordinator: Ms. Micheline Tocco (located in the nurse’s suite) • Health. Corps is working to fight the nation's obesity epidemic, starting with youth in high schools around the country. Through a curriculum in nutrition, fitness and mental strength, Health. Corps gives teens purpose, helps develop human character and inspires an interest in health and culinary arts careers.

CBO’s (cont’d) • LAYC- Latin American Youth Center Coordinator: Ms. Maria Navarette • We offer enrichment programs, such as Salsa/Merengue dance classes, Tennis, and Art. Programs are held Tuesday-Thursday from 3: 30 -5: 30 pm.

Youth Voice • Would you like to start your own club or program? - If so, it’s easy. You would need to prepare a proposal and have 10 -15 scholars that are interested in participating sign it. - Ask a teacher or staff member to sponsor your club.

Enrolling is EASY! • Students can sign-up for as many programs as they would like. You can sign up with the sponsor of the program. A schedule of activities, sponsor's name, and room number will be listed outside room #108 B and on the atrium bulletins. • Students can come see Ms. Hara in room #108, if they have any questions and/or suggestions.

Afterschool Coordinator Contact Info Please feel free to e-mail me or stop by my office: • Sheilla. hara@dc. gov • Room, #108 B

See you After School!!

“A Day in the Life” at Wilson High School

• Doors open at 8: 00 AM • 8: 25 AM: Tiger scholars need to arrive at school - classes start at 8: 45 sharp.

8: 30 AM The day starts by passing through security at the main entrance.

8: 40 AM Time to go to class!

Wilson 2013 -14 Class Schedule

MONDAY • All seven periods (45 minutes each)

Every Tuesday/Thursday • ODD DAYS • Periods 1 (45 minutes) • Periods 3, 5, 7 (90 minutes each)

Every Wednesday/Friday • EVEN DAYS • Periods 1 (45 minutes) • 2, 4, 6 (90 minutes each)

Mornings: - 4 classes on Monday - 2 classes Tuesday through Friday Classroom advice: Sit up front, don’t be afraid to raise your hand, and get to know your teacher.

More classroom advice: Be prepared for every class. Bring - Student planner - Notebook - Pen or pencil.

11: 16 -12: 01 STEP: Student Teacher Enrichment Period Many options… - Enjoy lunch

-Work with a teacher

- Relax with friends

After lunch: 2 or 3 more classes… Challenge yourself – Wilson offers 35 Honors and Advanced Placement classes.

6 minute passing periods between classes – Students need to walk AND talk!

3: 15 Classes end It’s time for Student Activities

High School is not a spectator sport. Get Involved!

There are 38 sport teams and more than 40 clubs for every interest.

With all of those activities, the campus stays open until 9 PM.

Every day at Wilson: the sky’s the limit -for each and every student.

The Wilson Way RESPECT: Be respectful of everyone in our school community. DETERMINATION: Work to their full potential in all classes. PRIDE: Protect our campus and keep it clean, green and safe.

Wilson Scholars Will Dress for success in an educational setting. Be on time to school and to each class. Not use electronic devices during class or transition time. Carry their School ID at all times. Not wear hats or headgear in our school building. Only eat food in the cafeteria, stadium seating, rose garden and atrium

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