WelcomeTo

West DeptfordHigh School

CLASS OF 2021

WDHS AdministrationDr. Gismondi, Principal

Ms. Saia, Assistant Principal Curriculum and Instruction

Mr. Cammarota, Assistant Principal Discipline and Attendance

Mr. Morrell, Assistant PrincipalAthletics and Activities

West Deptford High School

WHO ARE WE? HOW IS HIGH SCHOOL DIFFERENT THAN

THE MIDDLE SCHOOL? HOW DOES WDHS RANK WITH SCHOOLS

IN GLOUCESTER COUNTY? STATE? WHAT DOES WDHS OFFER? HOW CAN I BE SUCCESSFUL IN WDHS?

MISSION STATEMENT(WHO WE ARE!)

The mission of the West Deptford Public Schools, valuing our tradition of excellence, is to develop well-rounded, motivated, 21st century thinkers. As a result, learners will transition from competent students to productive and responsible citizens.

HOW DO WE RANK IN COUNTY?Elementary/Secondary Elementary Act Accountability Results (2016) Only high school in Gloucester County to meet all of the

Accountability requirements: PARCC PARTICIPATION RATE FOR ALL SUB-GROUPS NEW JERSEY GRADUATION RATE FOR ALL SUB-GROUPS

NJ MONTHLY August 2014 editionMOST growth (Gloucester County)

NJ Monthly (2008 – 2012) August 2013 editionMOST growth (Gloucester County)

HOW DO WE RANK IN COUNTY?

“TOP PERFORMING SCHOOL IN GLOUCESTER COUNTY” for our 10th grade ELA PARCC - 2015

HOW DO WE RANK IN STATE?

TOP 100 SCHOOLS IN NEW JERSEY for our graduation rates.

Graduation rate of 96.67 for the 2014-2015 school year.Graduation rate of 92.05 for the 2015-2016 school year

Structural Changes

2015-2016 SCHOOL YEAR Chemistry/Science Lab 21st Century Media Center2016-2017 SCHOOL YEAR New Cafeteria Floor New Gymnasium Floor Lockers New Stage Floor/Updated Sound System New Exterior/Interior Doors and Windows Elevator – completion date soon!

Communication

High School - A Time of Change(HOW ARE WE DIFFERENT THAN MIDDLE SCHOOL?)

Pay attention to studies Schoolwork will be more demanding Tests will be more rigorous and demanding. You will be assigned more homework. You will have to complete more long term

projects on your own. Organization makes a big difference GET INVOLVED!!!!

TRANSITION

…A FreshmanPerspective

How Do I Earn A High School Diploma at WDHS ???

THREE MAJOR TENETS:

1) ACADEMIC COURSE requirements & CREDITS – must fulfill 120 total credits in ALL major content areas

Academic Course Requirements –ALL Students English 4 years 20 Credits Math* 3 years 15 Credits Science* 3 years 15 Credits Social Studies 3 years 15 Credits World Language 1 year 5 Credits Health/PE 4 years 16 Credits Vis. & Perf. Arts 1 year 5 Credits Practical Arts 1 year 5 Credits Fin., Econ., * ½ year 2.5 Credits

Bus. Literacy

Academics

17 Advanced Placement (AP) Courses Honors track College Prep In Class Resource

*Weighted GPA ScaleAP – 115% (1.15) CP – 105% (1.05)Honors – 110% (1.1) SE – 100% (1.0)

Course Requirements –Prospective NCAA AthletesDivision I Athletes – 16 Core Courses4 Years of English2 (DII) - 3 (DI) Years of Math (Algebra I and higher)2-3 Years of Science (1 lab science)2 Years of Social Studies4 (DII and DI) Years of extra core courses (foreign

languages, etc)*see NCAA Eligibility Center Quick Reference Guide

Prospective NCAA Athletes (cont.)

COLLEGE ATHLETES: Any student who hopes to participate in intercollegiate athletics at an NCAA Division I or II institution should refer to the NCAA eligibility guidelines when selecting their high school courses. The NCAA Eligibility Center can be accessed on the web at: www.ncaaclearinghouse.net

Midterms & Final Exams Exams will be administered to ALL

students; averaged separately on Report Cards Midterms – conclusion of 1st semester

(end of January) Finals – last week(s) of school (80-min

exam period) Please keep these dates in mind when

scheduling any vacations, etc.

Option II / College Partnerships

2008- 2013 & now again in Fall 2017: Dual Credit Partnership with GCC (now RCGC)

Fall 2009 – Spring 2013: HSOP Option w/ GCC (now RCGC) where we offered college course to our students here at night

Fall 2013 – Now: Dual Credit Option with Camden County College (courses listed in guide on page 8)

2015-2016 School Year: Began a partnership with Dean of Engineering & his team of engineers at Drexel University to develop Engineering I and II curriculum, etc.

How Do I Earn A High School Diploma at WDHS ??? THREE MAJOR TENETS:

2) ATTENDANCE - 8 absences for a semester course= loss of credits for that course- 16 absences for a full year course = loss of credits for that course

How Do I Earn A High School Diploma at WDHS ??? THREE MAJOR TENETS:

3) STATE ASSESSMENTS - must pass the “State Test of Record”

Class of 2021 and Beyond

High School- A Time of ChangeSCHOOL GOAL -“WD BE HERE”

• Improve Attendance/Reduced Lateness

• “BE HERE” ON TIME/ MUST SIGN IN if late

• Leaving Early – Excused Reasons

• Consequences for lateness or leaving early 2 Hr. Detentions Evening Suspension Summer Suspension Days

• Doctor Notes – submitted to office

• Loss of Credit as absences progress8 & 16 absences/25 day conference w/ principal

• Summer Credit Completion

Student Responsibilities

Discipline Points Based on Suspensions/Referrals

The point system can effect sports, clubs, proms, graduations, participation in night events and even graduation.

What can WDHS Offer?

Student Activities

Opportunities to Get Involved

ARTS AWARD WINNING Marching Band High School Musical Concert Choir/Concert Band, plus ensembles

BUSINESS/APPLIED TECH DECA – 5 years running, qualifier for STATE competition FCCLA (Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America)

SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS Student Council Key Club Friends of Rachel SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions) PAAC (Pride and Awareness of All Cultures)

West Deptford High SchoolAthletics

“Pursuing Excellence”

GET INVOLVEDHOW:

Fall ‘17 Athletes Middle School Meeting – Spring ‘17

Winter/Spring Athletes ‘17-18 Meetings at WDHS during ‘17-’18

SPORT PHYSICAL PROCEDURE• All athletes need a current physical submitted on the

mandated NJSIAA sport physical form.Available at WDHS Athletic Office, WDHS Main Office or online on the Athletic Home Page.

2 Options:• Obtain physical this summer at family doctor, if insurance

permits• Take NJSIAA form to family doctor to utilize prior exam

(still acceptable for one year) Note: Doctor may charge a fee to transcribe – copies not accepted

Sign Off Dates:- WDHS doctor will sign off every Wednesday prior to the start of the

season. - Once the season begins the doctor will sign off the 2nd and 4th weeks

of the season, which will be the final sign off dates.**Subsequently interim forms due each season

Participation Requirements NJSIAA Eligibility

Freshmen must meet guideline of passing 15.0 credits at the end of the 1st semester in order to be eligible for Spring Sports for 2018. For subsequent years these students must pass 30.0 credits each year in order to be eligible for Fall/Winter sports, and 15.0 for Spring Sports.

Board of Education policy requires that all students who desire to participate in Athletics and/or extra-curricular activities must be entered into the Random Drug Testing pool. These students are subject to be tested throughout the year, and they remain in the testing pool for the entire year unless a withdraw form is submitted.

NJSIAA transfer rules mandate that any student who transfers schools without a residence change after September 1 of their sophomore year shall be ineligible to participate for a period of 30 calendar days in any sport in which they previously participated in their original school.

WDHS Activity Fee (currently $50) required to participate in designated Clubs or all Athletics. Form in summer mailing and must be paid prior to participation 2017-2018.

Renovations

What happened last summer? Soccer & Lacrosse Fields, as well as

Softball outfields re-graded and seeded Stadium Field drainage renovation Field re-grading New Home stands & press box New Restrooms COMING SOON

NEXT STEPS

PICKING OUT YOUR CLASSES THROUGH MIDDLE SCHOOL (If you have specific questions, please call Ms. Saia or Mrs. Quindlen, Guidance Chair) This will occur at the end of March I will a email a formal letter in the beginning of March to review

procedures.

PE UNIFORMS - Can purchase at Frosh Fest/Sept FROSH FEST (AUGUST 2017) Students will receive schedules Tour of Building

Thank you for coming!

FEEL FREE TO WALK AROUND THE BUILDING!!!