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THOMAS S. WOOTTON HIGH SCHOOL
From a good school to a GREAT school…
Wootton Basics
•Opened in 1970
•Comprehensive HS serving Rockville community and students in grades 9-12
•Current enrollment – 2, 455 students
•School day begins at 7:25 and ends at 2:10
•School day consists of eight class periods, which includes lunch
•Students may NOT leave campus for lunch
Example Student Schedule A
PERIOD COURSE TEACHER ROOM
1PHYSICAL EDUCATIO
N 1AP. KIRK 129
2H
ENGLISH 9A
K. BOLDON 234
3 H SPANISH 3A
M. SALZMAN 149
4 H US HISTORY A
A. STEPPLING 167
5 LUNCH R.NEGIN CAFE
6H MATTER & ENERGY
AK.
SCHWARZ 208
7 CONCERT BAND A
C. HERMAN 29
8H
GEOMETRY A
C. TUCKER 285
•Student schedules have 8 periods
•Lunch is part of a students schedule. It is an important part of balancing a students workload
•Lunches are either 4th, 5th, or 6th periods
•Classes are divided into two semesters. (Either section A or B, 1 or 2)
•Semesters are divided into 2 quarters/marking periods. (MP1, MP2, MP3, MP4)
•All periods are 45 minutes in length
Example Student Schedule B
PERIOD COURSE TEACHER ROOM
1 AP NSL HISTORY B CRESHAM 168
2 ALGEBRA 2 W/ ANALYSIS B TUCKER 292
3 HONORS ENGLISH 9B DICKEL 278
4 LUNCH NEGIN CAFÉ
5 HONORS CHEMISTRY B CHARUHAS 114
6 HONORS SPANISH 3B SALZMAN 145
7 WEIGHT TRAINING LONG 16
8FOUNDATIONS
OF TECHNOLOGY B
DENTON 13
•Advanced courses count towards a students weighted Grade Point Average (GPA)
•Second Semester classes. Most classes culminate in a final exam or final project depending on the curriculum.
Wootton H.S. Statistics 2009-2010Population
2009-10
2010-11
Total 2436 2409Freshman 586 623Sophomore
591 574
Junior 611 598Senior 648 621SAT Mean Scores Verbal Math Writing
National 497 514 489State 499 502 491
Montgomery County 542 554 541Wootton 584 623 592
Graduation Rate: 99% Attending College
or Military: 97%
All data is gathered from the Wootton registrar, 2009-2010 “School at a Glance” document ,or 2010-2011 School Profile.
Data Comparison between schools
2010-2011
Population
Critical Reading/ Verbal Mean Score
Math Mean Score
Writing Mean Score
Wootton 2,409* 592 626 603 Richard Montgomery
2,044 * 584 596 579
Montgomery Blair 2,832* 573 579 575
Poolesville 1,170 * 597 620 597
2010-2011 SAT Data
*2010-2011 School Profile
Spring 2011 Data WoottonRichard
Montgomery
Montgomery Blair
Poolesville
2010-11 Population 2,409 2,044 2,832 1,170
No. AP Exams Given 2,596 1,982 1,980 1308
Total No. Students Tested 1,256 936 861 568
Percentage Tested within
Total Population52.1 % 45.8 % 30.4 % 48.5 %
No. Tests Scoring 3 and higher 2,227 1650 1,750 1117
Percentage Scoring 3 and
higher 85.8 % 83.2 % 88.4 % 85.4 % *All data is gathered from the respective school’s 2010-2011 School Profile
Advanced Placement Comparison
WoottonRichard
Montgomery
Montgomery Blair
Poolesville
Graduation Rate 97.8 % 90.8 % 88.1 % 99.3%
Attendance Rate 97.2 % 95.7 % 95.1 % 95.8%Dropout Rate 0.4 % 1.0 % 2.0 % 0.1%
Suspension Rate 1.5 % 4.0 % 4.7 % 1.0 %Percent of Students
Meeting Univ. of MD System Entrance
Requirements
87.2 % 76.0 % 77.0 % 90.1 %
All data is gathered from the respective school’s 2010-2011“School at a Glance”
Please note: More recent data is not available at this time.
Comparison for 2008-2009
Advanced Placement Tests Administered for Wootton HS,
Spring 2011Biology, Calculus (AB and BC), Chemistry
Chinese Language, Comparative Government, Computer Science, English Language &
Composition, English Literature, Environmental Science,
European History, French Language, Human Geography, Macroeconomics, Microeconomics,
Music Theory, Physics C (Mechanics and Electricity &
Magnetism), Psychology, Spanish Language and Literature, Statistics, Studio Art, U.S. History,
World History, U.S. Government & Politics (AP NSL)
Humanities & Arts Signature Program
For students who are passionate about literature, history, languages,
art, theatre, music…!
A unique, flexible, and challenging course of study
Special enriched sections of 9th/10th Grade English and Social Studies for H&A students only
Junior and senior seminar classes Field trips, artists-in-residence, workshops, speaker
series Specialty H&A courses such as Law, Film Studies, Mock
Trial, Debate, and History of Rock’n’Roll
Course Requirements: Humanities Focus
(4) English* (3) Social Studies* (4) Foreign Language (1.5) Fine Arts (2) Additional Electives (may be in any of the four
major humanities or arts disciplines) (1) Specialty Electives, including (.5) Junior
Seminar (.5)Senior Seminar (fall of senior year) *all H&A students are enrolled in special cohorted
classes of English and Social Studies
Course Requirements: Arts Focus
(4) English* (3) Social Studies* (4 or 5) Fine Arts (3 or 4)Foreign Language (.5)Junior Seminar (either semester) (.5)Senior Seminar (fall of senior year) *all H&A students are enrolled in special
cohorted classes of English and Social Studies
Off-Campus Experience We believe that these experiences are
critical to the understanding of the humanities and arts in culture and society
Students must complete one off-campus experience during the program:
An internship A study abroad experience A university summer program
(arts focus students may also use music lessons or art experiences for the OCE)
Senior Independent ProjectThe Humanities & Arts Program experience culminates in the Senior Independent Project (SIP). Students choose
• extended research essay (18-20 pages) OR • major art project with a short research essay (8-10
pages) • Prepares students for the independent research,
writing, and oral presentation skills expected by universities
• students give an oral defense of their work to a faculty panel
Class of 2011 Statistics57 Graduates
H&A GPA Avg.: 3.69Avg. # H&A AP: 5.03
2011 Graduates going to top-tier universities: 29 !!
Including Swarthmore, Dartmouth, Carnegie Mellon, UC Berkeley, NYU, Bard, and the University of Michigan
How Do I Join? Applications will be available online in January of
the 8th grade year; the application should be submitted to the guidance counselor together with the registration form for the next year.
Application packets may also be submitted directly to the Program Coordinator.
Students will be formally notified of acceptance into the program.
H&A Program Contact InformationMichelle Hanson, Coordinator
[email protected](301)517-8173
“The ARTS are an essential element of education...music, dance, drawing, painting, and
theatre are all keys that unlock profound human
understanding and accomplishment.”
William Bennett
The ARTS
•Art•Music•Theatre•Dance•Family and Consumer Science Foods & Child Development
The ARTS at Wootton High School
The ARTS at Wootton High School
• The Arts cultivates skills and discipline.• The Arts strengthen academic performance.•The Arts challenge student to think about themselves and the world in creative ways.
•The Arts make learning come alive.•The Arts provide leadership opportunities.•The Arts open a wide range of careers.
The ARTSArt Music
Foundations of Art ChorusStudio Art Chamber SingersPainting Concert ChoirFashion Drawing & Design AP Music TheoryCeramics Rock 101Photography Concert BandAP Art History Symphonic Band
Jazz Band
Theatre Percussion EnsembleTheatre GuitarAdvanced Acting Concert OrchestraPlay Directing Symphonic OrchestraTechnical Theatre Chamber Orchestra
Family and Consumer Science Dance Cultures and Cuisines Dance/PE Food Trends Dance as a Fine Art Child and Adolescent Development Education Internships
The ARTS
Art Clubs and ExhibitsChamber Singers and A Cappella ConcertsConcert, Symphonic and Jazz Band ConcertsConcert, Symphonic, and Chamber Orchestra
ConcertsTheatre Productions
Dramatic and MusicalThe Festival of the ArtsThe Child Development Lab School
Whatever career path one chooses can be admirable, but if you really want to be
all that you can be, be a teacher and affect eternity.
The Education Academy at Wootton High School
The Education Academy
Child and Adolescent Development 1 Advanced-Level Child and Adolescent Development 2 and 3 Lab School for Pre-K Children
Advanced-Level Education Internship All Subjects All Grades All SchoolsFoundations of Education College Classes – 4 credits Partnership with Montgomery College
LEARN LEAD INSPIRE
“The secret of life is in the ARTS!”
O s c a r Wi l d e
S u e T h o r p eA r t s R e s o u r c e Te a c h e r3 0 1 . 2 7 9 . 8 5 8 1S u s a n _ c _ t h o r p e @ m c p s m d . o r g
The ARTS at Wootton High School
The mission of the Thomas S. Wootton Science, Technology and Research Signature Program is to provide an environment in which each student is challenged to excel personally and academically through a comprehensive educational experience.
STARS fosters problem solving and leadership through independent research and collaboration with the local science, mathematics, and technology communities.
STARS Signature Program
The small learning environment
STARS provides students with a small group environment, while maintaining all of the resources of a large, comprehensive school experience.
●Freshman Cohort●Extensive Science
Club Selection●Science Lectures and Extra-curricular Learning Activities
Students participate in a wide variety of activities, clubs and special offerings
Extracurricular learning, community service, lectures and field trips are an integral part of the STARS experience
STARS connect their learning to the community
Rigorous Academics
Advanced courseworkExtensive extracurricular and co-
curricular offeringsIndividualized, science-focused
academic guidance for STARS students
AP MATH CLASSES (data 2010)
Performance and Participation
AP Calculus BC mean score: 4.76 (#2 in the county) with 85 participating (#4) 2011 mean: 4.76
AP Calculus AB mean score:4.0 (#3) with 143 students (#1) 2011 mean: 4.24
AP Statistics mean score: 4.2 (#1) With 116 students (#2) 2011 mean: 4.12
Advanced Math TopicsCollege level Math Courses & Beyond
AP Calculus BCAP Calculus ABAP StatisticsMulti-variable CalculusDifferential Equations
MathletesCounty Math LeagueAmerican Mathematics CompetitionAmerican Invitational Mathematics
Examination International Mathematics Olympiad University of Maryland Mathematics
Competition Continental Math LeagueAmerican Regional Mathematics League
23 Xiyang Zhao49 David Zbarsky61 Russell Brown77 Le Qi92 Xiaochi Wang92 Tingjiao Chen118 Gavin Kramar118 Chengyu Liu142 Keren Gu142 David Lokshin142 Kevin Yan
171 Akira Horiguchi202 Eileen J Li202 Yuxiao Tan202 Xuxinye Xu202 Victor Wang202 Prashants Venkataram
35 other Wootton students particicpated, but did not qualify.
2009 University of Maryland Competition
Wootton Rankings(2265 students competed)
AP Science ProgramAP Biology
AP Chemistry
AP Physics
Total Students2010-11
153 117 48
Average AP Score
4.18 4.71 4.65
1 Intel Semifinalist2 Siemens Semifinalists6 MCPS Science Fair Awards including 1
overall 1st place in Medicine & Health3 Biology Olympiad Semifinalist2 Chemistry Olympiad Semifinalists
1 National team member6 Physics Olympiad Semifinalists1 BioGenius Finalist for Northeast region
Individual Science Awards for 2010-2011
Physics Bowl Competition- Year 1 team-1st PlaceYear 2 team- 1st Place
Chemathon- Held at U of MD for multistate competition2nd year team placed 1st
1st year team placed 2nd
JETS (Junior Engineering Team Score)Grade 9/10 and 11/12 were BEST in STATECompetition held at GW School of Engineering
Science Team Competitions
All students take Research Project (.5 credits) in order to prepare them for research internships
Rigorous and highly varied science and mathematics course selections
Many students complete off-site research through an internship
Preparation for the Future
Contact
For additional information and STARS application :Visit the Wootton website under "Signature
Programs”(STARS)
Wootton Math RT:[email protected]
301-517-8174
Wootton Science RT:[email protected]
301-279-8594 For STARS Program:
The Academy Of Information Technology @ Thomas S. Wootton HS
Presented by:Monica Mattey – AOIT
coordinator
The Academy Of Information Technology
Academy Mission:Our mission is to support the personal and professional success of youth by creating career-themed learning experiences; and building partnerships between high school and businesses.
Academy Vision:Our vision is to provide highly-qualified graduates who are prepared for college and for careers in information technology
Academy Structure
Enrollment: Limited to 50 students each school year
Program Sequence: Students select pathways to content areas within information technology, such as:– Programming– Networking/Hardware– Information Resource Design
National Academy of Information Technology (OASIS Code = AR) Programming Option
Requirements for Program Completion(3 credits A) + (1 Credit B)
Code Course # Course Title Credit
A
2812/2813 Designing Technology Solutions A/B 1.02989/2990 Computer Programming 1A/1B (Advanced Level) 1.02901/2902 Computer Programming 2A/2B (Advanced
Placement)1.0
2965/2966 Advanced Topics in Computer Science 3A/3B (Advanced Level)
1.0
2405/2406 IB – Information Technology in a Global Society (Advanced Level)
1.0
BTBD College - Information Technology
(Advanced Level; Unlimited Repeats)*0.5
5720 Internship – Foundation (Advanced Level) (Unlimited Repeats)*
0.5
2938/2939 Guided Research – Foundation A/B (Advanced Level)
1.0
National Academy of Information Technology (OASIS Code = AR) Information Resource Design Option
Requirements for Program Completion(3 credits A) + (1 Credit B)
Code Course # Course Title Credit
A
2812/2813 Designing Technology Solutions A/B 1.02989/2990 Computer Programming 1A/1B (Advanced Level) 1.0
2901/2902 Computer Programming 2A/2B (Advanced Placement) 1.0
2405/2406 IB – Information Technology in a Global Society (Advanced Level)
1.0
2905/2906 Advanced Software Applications by Design A/B 1.0
2991/2992 Web Site Development A/B 1.0
B2936/2937 Advanced Web Tools and Digital Media A/B 1.0
4232/4233 Database Administration Programming A/B 1.0
TBD College - Information Technology(Advanced Level; Unlimited Repeats)*
0.5
5720 Internship – Foundation (Advanced Level) (Unlimited Repeats)*
0.5
2938/2939 Guided Research – Foundation A/B (Advanced Level) 1.0
National Academy of Information Technology (OASIS Code = AN) Networking/Hardware Option
Requirements for Program Completion(1 credit A) + (2 credits B) + (1 Credit C)
Code Course # Course Title Credit
A
2812/2813 Designing Technology Solutions A/B 1.02989/2990 Computer Programming 1A/1B (Advanced Level) 1.0
2905/2906 Advanced Software Applications by Design A/B 1.0
B5611/56124214/4215
Microcomputer Technologies A/B 1.0
5613/56144216/4217
Microcomputer Technologies A/B (DP) 2.0
5615/56164218/4219
Network Engineering and Management A/B 1.0
5617/56184220/4221
Network Engineering and Management A/B (DP) 2.0
C4230/4231 Advanced Network Engineering and Management A/B 1.0
5720 Internship – Foundation (Advanced Level) (Unlimited Repeats)*
0.5
2938/2939 Guided Research – Foundation A/B (Advanced Level) 1.0
TBD College - Information Technology(Advanced Level; Unlimited Repeats) *
0.5
Meetings
We have homeroom meetings.– Attendance is taken
We have scheduled speakers to enlightened our students on career choices.
Visit the website to see up to date information http://woottonaoit.org It can be located on our homepage under special
programs (AOIT-Information Technology)
Student Internships
All students are required to do a paid internship during the summer of their Junior and Senior year.
Students will actively look for internships that interest them in the field of study they have chosen.
Mock Interviews are set up for students to learn the process of interviewing with local businesses.
College Level Course
Students are required to take the necessary courses within the pathway. Recommended that they take a college course during their senior year.
As a result, Academy students are prepared for post-secondary studies in information technology.
Scholarships
Our 2011 graduates received $16,000.00 worth of scholarships
One student was given the NSA Stokes Scholarship. Full tuition to any college of his choice and a guaranteed job with NSA upon graduation
Maryland is the National Cyber Security Headquarters for the nation. Over 100,000 jobs expected to be filled.
Dynamic Employer Partners
Employer Partners:– Lockheed Martin– Montgomery County Public Schools– Cisco Systems– InfoStructures– Montgomery College– Intervise– Booz, Allen &Hamilton– TalentShip, Inc.– IBM
College Institute at
Wootton
Early College Access Programs
Summer college courses
After school or weekend courses
Montgomery College Early Placement
Concurrent EnrollmentAOIT Capstone course
Education Academy
College InstituteA Partnership in Excellence between
Montgomery College & MCPS since 2002Wootton High SchoolGaithersburg High SchoolKennedy High SchoolSeneca Valley High School (Kennedy and Seneca Valley joined the partnership in 2005)
Early College Access Programs
CI Program Coordinators and Staff
Dr. Jay Bass, Wootton School Counselor
Mrs. Jean Cox, MC’s College Institute Coordinator
Ms. Naomi Karp, Wootton’s Dual Enrollment Program Assistant
12th Grade Level Administrator◦2011-2012, Dr. Ira Thomas◦Proposed class of 2015 Administrator:
Dr. Ira Thomas
Primary Objectives To provide high achieving seniors an
opportunity to earn college credits while still a high school student.
To provide further opportunities for students to demonstrate maturity & responsibility
To offer challenges beyond AP classes To support the success of the students participating
Students’ senior year is enriched by:
• Becoming academically and socially oriented to college
• Expanding their academic reach beyond the AP level while still in high school
• Selecting college courses that build on the AP classes of interest• Enjoying more
freedom in their course schedule
College Institute Course SelectionsWorking together with students, MC, and Wootton administrators and staff, various course offerings are generated. Many academic departments participate, including:• Anthropology• Business • Computer Science• Criminal Justice• Engineering• English
• History• Math• Meteorology• Philosophy• Political Science
• Psychology
• Sociology• Speech• Theatre• Women’s Studies
Universities at Shady Grove (USG)
Classes are held in classrooms or computer labs with state-of-the-art technology and equipment
The CI program is housed in Building III, USG’s LEED Gold Certified Camille Kendall Academic
Center, which was constructed to be both energy efficient and environmentally sensitive.
(http://www.shadygrove.umd.edu/sites/default/files/old_site/pdf/Green%20Brochure.pdf)
Satellite campus encompassing the innovative partnership of nine Univ. System of MD universities, USG offers more than 60 of the best and most popular degree
programs from across the state. (http://www.shadygrove.umd.edu/about/learn-more)
Student Eligibility
• On track to complete primarily all high school graduation requirements by the end of junior year (17 on average)
• Achieve a minimum score on the verbal/English & math sections of the SAT (at least 550) or the ACT (at least 24)
• Earn a minimum weighted GPA of 3.5
• An Appeals Process exists for highly motivated students with strong academic records whose achievements fall slightly below the criteria cited above
Students will apply for the program when they complete the scheduling process with School Counselors in the middle of junior year. The eligibility requirements are as follows:
Benefits of this program Extends opportunities beyond the AP level Experienced college faculty work with students
during their first foray into the college experience Small class sizes, typically no more than 20-25
students per class Opportunity for students to earn college credits that
can be transferred to their future college or university (students have earned an average of 6 credits in the past)
Courses taught at the nearby Universities at Shady Grove (USG) campus in state-of-the-art “Green” classrooms
Transportation provided by MCPS bus to and from USG
Enhances college admissions profile Schedule planning, course registration, guidance
and support provided by Wootton College Institute staff during junior year
Financial Aid available through Montgomery College specifically for high school students concurrently enrolled
For More Information, check
out our websitesThe Office of Dual Enrollment Programshttp://cms.montgomerycollege.edu/
edu/department.aspx?id=23873
www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/woottonhso Scroll over the Special Programs optiono Select the “College Institute” link
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