West Forsyth High School Overview February 2016 Mission

West Forsyth High School Overview February 2016

Mission Statement Our mission is to provide an opportunity for all students to reach their optimum potential in an ever-changing, highly technical, global society.

La Misión Nuestra misión es proveer una oportunidad para todos los estudiantes para que alcancen su potencial óptimo en una sociedad constantemente cambiar y sumamente técnica.

What parents say … • • • • • • The tradition of its academic excellence. Socially it is a good atmosphere. The school offers a variety of clubs and other extra-curricular activities to allow all students to engage in learning outside of the classroom. The teachers Safe campus; excellent learning atmosphere; approachable/reachable teachers; excellent sports programs The resources that are available and the reputation West Forsyth has. Quality education Art program has been very good The overall organization of class and activities. The teachers seem to be genuinely concerned about my child's success. Guidance office is outstanding. IEP and Regular Guidance extremely helpful and help you quickly when needed. All teachers seem to like their job and are always willing to help my child answer my questions and give any help needed. Dedication to academics and it shows in the test scores that our children are receiving on standardized tests The teachers all seem to care about the children and offer time outside of the classroom to assist in their understanding of the subject matter I like the diversity of activities and students and the sense of involvement in the community. My daughter is extremely happy at West. T he school focuses on learning and preparing children for the future The staff and how they keep us up to date. Staff is highly engage and parent friendly. Have been in this school for 6 years and it's one of the reasons we selected where we live. Excellent teachers and the school is student centered. it is a great environment focused on excellence The commitment by teachers to ensure child is learning. How much you care for the students. Quality teachers - my son enjoys going to school to learn

What students say… • • • • • The people. The school spirit Most students and staff have strong school spirit and really care about the functionality and wellbeing of the school. I enjoy the interesting curriculum and the friendly staff. everyone here is respected and treated with respect. I like how all the teachers teach differently which makes each class more interesting. The people and the environment I like having opportunities to see my friends. The open aired walkways and areas. Our spirit! Opportunities for student The atmosphere I'm almost done The teachers are amazing at my school. They help me learn and they really care about my education. They are not afraid to give me a challenge. How proud everyone is to be here All of my teachers are there to help me succeed with assistance I like that I can go outside. My school has a nice campus. It is nice to be able to walk outside.

WSFCS Report Card A Advanced Placement Opportunities at West 2012 -2013

State Report Card A+ Advanced Placement Opportunities at West 2012 -2013

NCDPI School Accountability Growth Index 2015: 12. 44 exceeds expected growth 2014: 5. 31 exceeds expected growth Advanced Placement Opportunities at West 2012 -2013

School of Excellence First traditional high school in WSFCS to receive this distinction.

US News and World Report • Gold Medal Award • Ranked #2 for North Carolina • Ranked #378 nationwide Advanced Placement Opportunities at West 2012 -2013

Piedmont Triad Education Consortium Recognized as a Signature School of the Piedmont Triad in December, 2014 Advanced Placement Opportunities at West 2012 -2013

Graduation Rate 2015: 91. 8%

Advanced Placement • West has over 500 students taking AP Courses • West offers every available AP course home schools are allowed

Advanced Placement • West has over 10 faculty members trained to teach AP • Three of our teachers are AP graders

Community Service • SLC made the 5 largest single contributions to the Clemmons Food Bank over the last four years. • West Forsyth's Student Leadership Council (SLC) was recognized during halftime of a Wake Forest basketball game as Community Heroes for their canned food drive efforts with the Clemmons Food Pantry.

Community Service Our Key Club was one of the top 10 in the country for contributions/fundraising UNICEF.

Community Service Largest donation from out of county non-government entity to Cape Hatteras High School after Hurricane Irene

Community Service Mr. Mc. Aninch was awarded the Commander’s Award from Public Service from the Department of the U. S. Army

Fine Arts Drama Department Largest in the county # of productions # who pursue careers

The Cronus (WFHS Yearbook) Tarheel Award Featured in Ideas That Fly: Yearbook Showcase

The Zephyr (WFHS Newspaper) High # of journalists sent to Journalism schools

Community Service 5 Buddy Walks for Piedmont Down Syndrome Support Network Over $300 k raised

JROTC Highest ranking achieved for the past 10+ years

Youth and Government Delegation among most active in state and frequently WFHS students win state office.

Scholarships Morehead-Cain (UNC-CH) Park (NCSU) Mc. Nair (USC) Carswell (WFU) Levine (UNCC)

West Student Body • 29 th Largest school in NC • 90% of 2015 class went to post -secondary institutions • Almost 40% play a sport

Sports 135+ conference championships since 1985

Sports 2014 4 A Baseball State Champions

Sports 2016 4 A Wrestling State Champions 50 -0

Sports We offer every sport recognized by the NCHSAA plus others – field hockey, competition cheerleading, sand volleyball

Teacher Of the Year Our last 8 TOY’s have produced: 7 - county semifinalists 4 - county finalists 2 – county winners

Teacher Of the Year We have two North Carolina Social Studies Teachers of the Year.

Foreign Language Not many schools offer 4 Foreign Languages. Spanish French German Latin

NBCT We have on staff 17 National Board Certified Teachers.

Faculty There are 10 members of the faculty who actually graduated from West.

Faculty 50% of teachers have advanced degrees – 2 with Ph. D’s

Faculty We have two published novelists on staff.

TICC 43 Clubs

Music Named 2015 Supportmusic Merit Award School by NAMM Only 120 in the country

Chorus and Band • 43 in All-County Honors Band for 2012 -13 • 48 in All-County Honors Band for 2013 -14 • 38 in All-District Honors Band for 2012 -13 • All-District auditions are in January for 2013 -14 • 4 in All-State Honors Band for 2012 -13 • 12 Students in Carolina Honors Band in 2012 -13 • 7 in Western Region Jazz Band for 2012 -13 • Lane Wagner was selected for US Army All-American Marching Band in 201213 • Gabrielle Drum was selected for Macy's Great American Marching Band in 2013 and 2014

Chorus and Band • 16 Students in All-County Chorus for year 2012 -2013 • 14 Students in All-County Chorus for year 2013 -2014 • 4 Students in the NC All-State Chorus for year 2012 -2013 • 4 Students in the NC All-State Chorus for year 2013 -2014 • 1 student selected by audition to take part in the Mars Hill College Honors Choir 2013 • 2 students selected by audition to take part in the Mars Hill University Honors Choir 2014 • 4 students selected to sing in the WS/FC schools superintendents Choir for 2012 -2013 • 4 students selected to sing in the WS/FC schools superintendents choir for 2013 -2014 • 10 Students selected to Sing with American Idol winner Scotty Mc. Creery on Saturday, December 14, 2013

Governor’s School 39 students have attended Governor’s School in the last 7 years

Oscar Merrit Marie Carroll selected as award recipient for 2015

Art Department 13 Gold Key Awards – 2015 -2016 10 Silver Keys Awards - 2015 -2016 18 Honorable Mentions - 2015 -2016 Dixie Classic Fair Winners - 2015 National Art Honor Society Graduates who pursue art: Savannah College Art & Design and Rhode Island School of Design

CTE Courses • Principles of Business • Entrepreneurship • Accounting • Sports and Entertainment Marketing • Microsoft IT Academy • Multimedia and Webpage Design • Personal Finance • Fashion • Foods • Apparel • Parenting • Interior Design • Drafting • Technology • Engineering and Design

Finance Academy • Financial Literacy Certification – 1 st in county, 1 st in NC, 13 th in United States • Community Partnerships • West Forsyth has received a GOLD STAR award 2011, 2012, and 2013 awarded by W!SE (Working in Support of Education) • Allegacy Credit Union