WELCOME TO WHITE PLAINS HIGH SCHOOL Virtual Orientation

WELCOME TO WHITE PLAINS HIGH SCHOOL Virtual Orientation

WPHS PRINCIPAL ELLEN DOHERTY Orientation Introduction - Principal Click to watch video

PRINCIPAL & ASSISTANT PRINCIPALS Ms. Ellen Doherty, Principal ASSISTANT PRINCIPALS • JOHN ORCUTT • RAEGAN FIGUEROA • SARA HALL Click on each to watch video

BELL SCHEDULE Period 1 7: 40 -8: 23 2 8: 28 -9: 11 3 9: 16 -9: 59 4 10: 04 -10: 47 5 10: 52 -11: 35 LUNCH 11: 35 -12: 11 6 12: 16 -12: 59 7 1: 04 -1: 47 8 1: 52 -2: 35 5 minutes in between classes Classes meet for 43 minutes Universal lunch period Attendance in all classes is essential Be prepared and on time

BUSING Overview • Each student at WPHS is assigned a specific bus # and a specific location for drop-off and pick-up • Letters and bus passes are mailed home that contain this information Sample Bus Pass

BUSING Key Points: • When a student needs to take a different bus to or from school (i. e. , for work or child-care): • Long term- Parents should complete and submit the alternate transportation form on the district website • Short term- Students should see Mr. Russo for a one-day bus pass that will get them on a different bus Please report bus problems/concerns to Mr. Russo in the North House office (A-Building)

HOUSE ADMINISTRATORS WPHS has four House Administrators Click on link to watch video North House: Mark Russo North House: Khali Murrell South House: Will Dixon South House: Jessica Rappaport House Administrators work with students and their families to address concerns and provide necessary support House Administrators are teamed with guidance counselors and remain with students throughout their four years at WPHS

FRESHMAN SCHEDULEEXAMPLE 1 English 1 (ELA) 2 Global History 1 (Social Studies) 3 Algebra or Geometry (Math) 4 Living Environment (Science) 5 Science lab/Aquatics (PE) 6 LOTE 7 Music/Art elective 8 Elective/AVID/Learnin g Lab/ESOL Lab/Read 180/Study Hall

GET TO KNOW YOUR COUNSELOR Visit the Guidance Office Make an appointment with your counselor Be sure to leave a note for your counselor if he/she is unavailable If you need immediate assistance, let the guidance staff know We ask that you keep all appointments made with your counselor

REASONS STUDENTS VISIT THEIR SCHOOL COUNSELOR ACADEMIC SUPPORT SCHEDULING SELF ADVOCACY CAREER AND COLLEGE EXPLORATION LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT SELF DISCOVERY CONFLICT MANAGEMENT ACCESS TO OPPORTUNITIES AND SPECIAL PROGRAMS

ACADEMIC SUPPORT Seek extra help from the teacher Participate in the Manhattanville Hispanic Outreach Program (B-1) Sign-up for afterschool program Library Based Study Centers

NYS HIGH SCHOOL CREDIT REQUIREMENT English: 4 credits Social Studies: 4 credits Science: 3 credits Math: 3 credits Health: 0. 5 credit Music/Art: 1 credit Physical Education: 2 credits World Language: 1 credit Electives: 3. 5 credits TOTAL = 22 credits

NYS REGENTS ASSESSMENTS REGENTS DIPLOMA q. ADVANCED Regents Diploma q English Regents q US History Regents q Global HIstory Regents q Algebra Regents q Science Regents (Any) q English Regents q US History Regents q Global History Regents q Algebra Regents q Geometry Regents q Algebra 2 Trig. Regents q Living Environment Regents q (1) Environmental Science Regents Chemistry/Physics/Earth Science q LOTE B

STUDENT IC PORTAL WEBSITE https: ic. wpcsd. k 12. ny. us/campus/portal/wp. jsp In the student portal you can review your: Schedule Homework To access your child’s academic records, parents can register on the school website grades Quarter/Final grades Exams Attendance

NAVIANCE www. connection. naviance. com/wphs An online college and career planning portal for students Create your student resume Take an interest inventory Search for colleges See your guidance office for log-in code

DIRECTORS q q q Director of Fine Arts K-12: Mr. Gary West Director of Athletics: Matt Cameron Director of ELL/World Languages: Ms. Lisa Panaro

DIRECTOR OF FINE ARTS K-12 GARY WEST Curricular Courses Art Music Intro & Intermediate courses in Drawing, Painting, Sculpture, Jewelry, Ceramics, Photography, Digital Art, Fashion Design, and Studio art available to 9 th graders *Students interested in taking AP art as a senior are recommended to take drawing or studio in art as a 9 th grader String Orchestra Tiger Band Mixed Chorus Symphonic Band (select 9 th graders) Class Piano Class Guitar Music Technology Theater Intro & Intermediate Theater

FINE ARTS Co-Curricular Opportunities Jazz Band Mariachi Juvenil los Tigres de WPHS Plays – 4 productions each year Musical – 1 full production each year Theatre Unlimited Club Songwriters Club

ATHLETIC PROGRAM Director of Athletics Matt Cameron Fall Sports Winter Sports Spring Sports Cheerleading Boys & Girls Basketball Baseball Football Bowling Softball Boys & Girls Cross Country Cheerleading Golf Field Hockey Ice Hockey Boys & Girls Lacrosse Boys & Girls Soccer Boys & Girls Track & Field Indoor Girls Swimming & Diving Boys Swimming Boys & Girls Outdoor Track Boys Tennis Girls Tennis Wrestling Freshman, JV & Varsity

DIRECTOR OF WORLD LANGUAGES/ELL LISA PANARO French 2 A / Italian 2 A / Mandarin 2 A / Spanish for Spanish Speakers 2 / Spanish Language Arts 2 Entry level courses for new students or students who wish to start an additional language: American Sign Language 1 / Accelerated French, Italian, or Spanish Student Clubs: American Sign Language, French Club, Italian Club, Spanish Club

ENGLISH AS A NEW LANGUAGE English ENL 1 for Beginner ELLs (2 periods) English 1 R for Beginner ELLs 1 R for Intermediate ELLs ENL 1 for Intermediate ELLs (1 period) English 1 R for Advanced ELLs Support: ENL Study Center ELL Support Strategies (fall /spring) Community Liaison: Ms. Ana De. Castro

CURRICULUM COORDINATORS English Douglas Cronk Mathematics Albert Laporte Physical Education/Health Chris Trieste Science Margaret Doty Social Studies Richard Dillon Instructional Technology Rocco Varuolo

ENGLISH English 1 Elective courses open to ninth grade students Journalism 1 Creative Writing 1 Legends & Myths Student publications Regents (which includes an option for students to pursue honors credit) Honors The Orange The Roar English resources Castle Learning Turn It In No Red Ink

MATHEMATICS White Plains High School Math Team Remind Code: @wphsmath Skills Review Packets Math Supports Geometry • Math Study Center • After School Program A 2 T Math Resources • IXL • Castle Learning • Big Ideas Math Resources

PHYSICAL EDUCATION & HEALTH Curricular Courses Health Education – typically a 10 th grade course. *½ credit course - typically taken as half-year, every-day course but fullyear, every other day option is also possible. Physical Education Aquatics Fitness & Aesthetics Team Sports Adventure Sports Project Adventure Yoga Pilates Plus Lifesaving/First Aid/CPR Strength Training Bigger, Faster, Stronger Yoga, Meditation, Mindfulness * Aquatics and Fitness & Aesthetics are generally 9 th and 10 th grade courses. All other courses are generally 11 th/12 th. All are ½ credit.

SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING Living Environment (Biology) Regents and Honors levels Engineering courses open to 9 th graders Introduction to Engineering Design (PLTW) (available for college credit) Civil Engineering and Architecture (PLTW) (available for college credit) Honors ends in both a final exam and the Regents exam Prerequisite: Algebra. Architectural Drawing – Residential (one semester) Architectural Drawing – Commercial (one semester) Industrial Design (one semester) Advanced Industrial Design and Fabrication (one semester) Affliated Computer Science courses (part of the business department) Intro to Computer Science (one semester) Computer Science Essentials (PLTW) PLTW Courses are part of Project Lead the Way , a national engineering program.

SOCIAL STUDIES Global History 1 Regents (which includes an option for students to pursue honors credit) Honors Civic Minded Student Clubs Advocates of the Earth Dreamers Wonder Women SEED Social Studies resources Supports Castle Learning Turn It In IXL Social Studies Lunch Time Help Afterschool Program

INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY Business/Computer Science Introduction to Computer Science Essentials AP Computer Science Principles Electives Technology, Research and Social Media Business Accounting 1 Accounting 2 Career and Financial Management Marketing 1: Intro to Marketing Sports and Entertainment Marketing

STUDENT ACTIVITIES Dr. Natasha Freeman-Mack Student Activities Administrator Click to watch video Student Activities is the hub of our school. All events, bazaars, fundraisers, and activities are submitted for approval. Be it, Underclassmen pictures, Senior portraits, group creation, posting flyers or even obtaining a student ID we have the answer, the solution and can support you in the right direction!

STUDENT ID’S All students are issued a WPHS student ID cards are used for WPHS student identification purposes State Regents exams, SAT/ACT/AP tests require ID The Media Center will request ID when taking out library items * Lost Student ID cards can be replaced in C 101 the Student Activities Office

How to Join or Create a Club Or Group STUDENTS CAN JOIN ANY CLUB & GROUP ALREADY ESTABLISHED Clubs and groups meet weekly to create community events, fundraisers, and opportunities for students to participate, learn from each other and to provide an awareness in the larger school community. IF A CLUB or GROUP A STUDENT DESIRES IS NOT CREATEDSTUDENTS CAN CREATE THEIR OWN FIND A WILLING ADVISOR IN THE SCHOOL COMMUNITY PROTOCOLS ARE PROVIDED IN THE CO-CURRICULAR GUIDELINES ALL GROUPS AND CLUBS SEND A REPRESENTATIVE TO ATTEND MONTHLY GENERAL ORGANIZATION (GO) MEETINGS

MORE WAYS TO GET INVOLVED! Community Service Allows you to give back to your community Can earn you credit on your transcript Extra-curricular activities abound Over 67 clubs and athletic teams available! Opportunities in fine/performing arts and other interest specific clubs and activities Make the most of your years at WPHS!

QUESTIONS Please feel free to contact an Administrator with your questions: Doherty, Ellen ellendoherty@wpcsd. k 12. ny. us Orcutt, John johnorcutt@wpcsd. k 12. ny. us Hall, Sara sarahall@wpcsd. k 12. ny. us Figueroa, Raegan raeganfigueroa@wpcsd. k 12. ny. us Rappaport, Jessica jessicarappaport@wpcsd. k 12. ny. us Russo, Mark markrusso@wpcsd. k 12. ny. us Dixon, Will willdixon@wpcsd. k 12. ny. us Murrell, Khali khalimurrell@wpcsd. k 12. ny. us Cameron, Matt mattcameron@wpcsd. k 12. ny. us Freeman-Mack, Natasha natashafreemanmack@wpcsd. k 12. ny. us