I am Woodside! A three-minute video filmed and edited by WHS students for the WHS community. Press Play!

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1 I am Woodside! A three-minute video filmed and edited by WHS students for the WHS community. Press Play! (also available for viewing online under WHS website quicklinks)

2 Class of 2019 Freshman Parent Night Wednesday, August 12, 2015 PAC, 7:00 pm Diane Burbank, Principal

3 Campus Leadership Diane Burbank, Principal Diane Mazzei, Instructional Vice Principal Alvaro Calderon, Administrative Vice Principal Stu last name A L Wendy Porter, Administrative Vice Principal Stu last name M Z Leslie With, Director of Student Activities Francisco Negri, Head Guidance Counselor Chuck Velschow, Athletic Director Erin Kilty, Assistant Athletic Director

4 MISSION STATEMENT: All Woodside High School students can and will learn.

5 Non-academic means to academic ends.

6 Communication voice mail (five digits) website, Infinite Campus, and SchoolLoop weekly PTSA arrives Mon monthly paper newsletter Communicat (opt-out of paper copy available)

7 Chain of Command Solutions are best found closest to the classroom, so always start with the teacher by or voic ! Classroom teacher Counselor or department chair AVP or IVP Principal

8 Arena Check-In THIS Saturday! Complete online info update by Friday morning. Not sure? Phone Yeni Jimenez at ext Arrive at the time for your frosh s last name. Park in the Churchill Ave lot, outside PAC. Walk down roadway to first popup tent: A-D: 9:00 9:45 a.m. E-K: 9:45 10:30 a.m. L-Q: 10:30 11:15 a.m. R-Z: 11:15 12:00 p.m. Bring Paypal/ credit card/ cash/ check Student photo package (student ID card is FREE!) Wildcat spirit wear and PE clothing options Parent memberships BRING YOUR PATIENCE!

9 At Arena Check-in, you get Check-in sheet ID card Calendar Schedule Day planner with student handbook Handshake Campus tour by Students Offering Support

10 Counselor Assignment Printed on student schedule Determined by 9 th grade English class Four-year assignment Siblings kept with one counselor

11 Guidance Department Francisco Negri, Head Guidance Counselor Elaine Dessus, Guidance Counselor Sharlett Downing, Guidance Counselor Vickie Green, Guidance Counselor Sara Grace Vann, Guidance Counselor Katrina Rubenstein, Bilingual Resource Counselor Maricela Lopez, Bilingual Parent Coordinator Zorina Matavulj, College & Career Counselor

12 Freshman Courses Students select courses, not teachers or times! Required Classes- A-G College Prep Classes English Math Science Life Skills / World Studies Physical Education Elective Courses Academic Study report to library

13 Attendance Desk in Main Office Ms. Eloisa Hernandez, , ext How to Clear Absences? You must clear all absences within FIVE SCHOOL DAYS from the date of the absence. Absences can be cleared by a Parent note delivered to main offices attendance clerk OR Parent phone call to the attendance clerk OR Parent to attendance clerk from in IC Students who are absent more than 8 DAYS in any class and absences including 3 cuts will not receive credit in that class. Students must get a PERMIT TO LEAVE from either the nurse, attendance office, or an administrator before leaving school for any reason. If a student leaves without permission, an automatic cut will be given. No one can excuse the student after that absence. Do not next n go!

14 15-16 Calendar Reminders First day of classes is Tuesday, August 18 (0-7 schedule) Students released at 2:05 pm on Wednesdays Back-to-School Night on Thursday, September 10, 6:30 pm Minimum Day on Friday, September 11, release at 12:30 pm No early finals

15 Transitional Support SOS Students Offering Support Freshman Transition Program Safe Schools Ambassadors KLEAR Kids Learning Empathy and Respect Peer Mediation CAT Counseling and Advocacy for Teens

16 Student Involvement Clubs Offered most days at lunch Check PTSA & school announcements for more information Class of 2019 Board Every Wednesday at lunch Elected officers and class advisors Every frosh welcome Each grade has a parent group - meets monthly

17 Student Involvement (cont.) Sporting Events Cash only Students must show school ID for PAL discount Dances Not sold at the door Cash only Must have current school ID to purchase a ticket Must be off no-privileges list Every student breathalyzed upon entry Fall talent show Seasonal concerts and parades Spring musical Must be off no-privileges list Drama and Music

18 Parent Involvement PTSA Charmaine McCrystal Athletic Boosters Eric McCrystal Music Boosters Eric Nodine Drama Boosters Jim Larkin WHS Foundation Tricia Law Bilingual Advisory Group (ELAC) -??YOU?? Class of 2019 Parent Group -??YOU?? Volunteers (Library) - librarian Anne Ken aken@seq.org Website woodsidehs.org

19 Welcome To Woodside High!