2019 2020 Choice Programs Open House November 27

2019 -2020 Choice Programs Open House November 27, 2018

Principal Cara Hayden PROUD TO BE A WOLVERINE!!!

Principal Cara Hayden PROUD TO BE A WOLVERINE!!! ACADEMIC & PERFORMING ART DISTINCTIONS 2017 -2018 ● ● ● ● Our Wolverines have won $4, 894, 136 in Scholarships 17 Pathfinder Nominees 1 National Merit Finalist 139 AICE Diplomas Earned 2017 -2018 82 Cambridge AICE Scholars 8 Cambridge Scholar for Merit 1 Cambridge Scholar with Distinction ● In service to the Children’s Miracle Network and the University of Florida Dance Marathon, our students raised over $100, 000 this year alone. Our Band program earned Straight Superior ratings in all large ensemble categories this year - Marching, Concert and Jazz Our Choir earned a Superior rating this year, including one that earned the highest honor awarded in the state of Florida, Superior with Distinction. ● ● 2017 -2018 DISTRICT CHAMPS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 2017 -2018 REGIONAL CHAMPS Girls Golf BASKETBALL Boys Basketball WEIGHTLIFTING Girls Weightlifting Wrestling TRACK Girls Soccer Softball Girls Track 2017 -2018 State Championships Runner Up-Boys Basketball 2017 -2018 National Championship Runner Up-Competitive Cheerleading In our Academies, we the following completers 2017 -2018: ● 29 in Technical Design ● 22 in Communications Technology ● 4 in Fashion Design ● 6 in Culinary Arts ● 7 in Early Childhood Education ● 37 in Equine Pre-Veterinary ● 85 in Marketing 1. BOYS 2. GIRLS 3. WRESTLING 4. GIRLS

Wellington High School FAQ ▶ School Hours: 7: 30 am to 2: 50 pm ▶ 7 Class Periods per Day, 50 Minutes each ▶ Full Offerings of Athletics & Activities ▶ AP & AICE (Cambridge) Courses for Accelerated Learning ▶ Student Conduct: The Wellington Way ▶ Dress Code: Tasteful & Contemporary

Academy Coordinator Erik Wilkinson • Program Requirements & Availability • Frequently Asked Questions

Academic Requirements ▶ Equine/Pre-Veterinary: Higher Standards ▶ ▶ Marketing/Fine Arts/Fire Science: District Standards ▶ ▶ 3. 0 GPA, Must be enrolled in Algebra I or Algebra I Honors 2. 5 GPA Overall Submission Process for Verifying Grades ▶ Public Schools: Report Card Upload via Online Application ▶ Private & Virtual School: Due ASAP after 2 nd Nine Weeks ends

Out of Boundary (OOB) Students ▶ District will allot our school a number of seats for 2019 -2020 ▶ ▶ The total number of seats is allocated by Academy ▶ ▶ That number has NOT been assigned yet Anywhere from 20 -50 seats per Academy in past years Description of Lottery Process (March 2019) ▶ All qualified students are entered into the computer-based lottery ▶ Sorted by Grade Level & 1 st/2 nd Choice on Application

Application Process ▶ Applications are open NOW at District site: mypbchoiceapp. com/apply ▶ Deadline to submit all materials online is: Friday, January 25 th, 2019 ▶ Paper applications are also available through PBCSD

How “Random” is the Lottery Process? ▶ Though the process is done by computer, a handful of groups have built-in preferences ▶ Siblings of Existing Students or Children of WHS Employees ▶ Students who completed Middle School “Strand” programs ▶ Principal’s Top 20%: Candidates selected for this list based on GPA, Highest Math Course taken, and corresponding grade in that class.

Expectations for Academy Students ▶ 3. 0 GPA in your Choice Program courses ▶ 2. 0 Overall GPA ▶ Conduct Grades of “ 4” or “ 3” in all courses ▶ Full Participation in co-curricular activities and/or volunteer efforts that are part of your Academy Contracts (Ex: Equine/Pre-Vet Volunteer Hours, DECA Points)

Transportation Map & Resources ▶ Full PBCSD map of transportation options and bus stops available at palmbeachschools. org ▶ Every effort is made to find a route that is accessible to Choice students ▶ Admission to a Choice Program does NOT guarantee a Bus Stop will be created for you

What Questions Should You Be Asking? ▶ Have you had a family conversation about your student’s academic goals and aspirations? ▶ Based on what you know and learn tonight, is WHS the right “fit” for your student? ▶ What are your expectations for our faculty, staff, and students?

Where Can You Find More Information? ▶ Web Page: welh. palmbeachschools. org ▶ Twitter: @Wellington. HSFL ▶ Instagram: @Wellington. HSFL ▶ Facebook: https: //facebook. com/Wellington. HSFL/

Academy Tours led by Student Guides ▶ ▶ Equine/Pre-Vet Students: ▶ Marketing Students: ▶ Group 1: Room 3 -105 ▶ Group 1: Room 1 -149 ▶ Group 2: Room 3 -104 ▶ Group 2: Room 1 -143 ▶ Group 3: Room 2 -153 ▶ Group 3: Room 1 -148 Fire Science Students: ▶ Room 4 -110 ▶ Fine Arts Students: ▶ Please remain in the Theatre