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West DeptfordWest DeptfordHigh SchoolHigh School

WDHS AdministrationWDHS Administration

Dr. Gismondi, PrincipalDr. Gismondi, Principal

Ms. Saia, Asst. Principal for C/IMs. Saia, Asst. Principal for C/I

Mr. Cammarota, Asst. Principal for D/AMr. Cammarota, Asst. Principal for D/A

Mr. Morrell, Asst. Principal for AthleticsMr. Morrell, Asst. Principal for Athletics

MISSION STATEMENTMISSION STATEMENT

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.

INSIDER NJ Report public INSIDER NJ Report public School RankSchool RankSchools that had higher than average test scores Schools that had higher than average test scores

earned A’s and B’s, schools with B’s were the ones earned A’s and B’s, schools with B’s were the ones that showed the most improvement in the last 4 that showed the most improvement in the last 4 years. Schools with below average scores earned years. Schools with below average scores earned C’s and D’s, but the C schools showed growth in C’s and D’s, but the C schools showed growth in the last year, sometimes very rapid.”the last year, sometimes very rapid.”

AA - Above average scores, below average growth - Above average scores, below average growth

BB - ****Above average scores, above average - ****Above average scores, above average growth*****growth*****

CC - Below average scores, above average growth - Below average scores, above average growth

DD - Below average scores, below average growth - Below average scores, below average growth

High School - A Time of High School - A Time of ChangeChange

Pay attention to studiesPay attention to studies Schoolwork will be more demandingSchoolwork will be more demanding

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

projects on your own.projects on your own.

Organization makes a big differenceOrganization makes a big difference GET INVOLVED!!!!GET INVOLVED!!!!

GOALS – 9GOALS – 9thth Grade Grade Start your high school education in the right Start your high school education in the right

direction by earning the best grades possible. direction by earning the best grades possible. Join a club, sport, or activity.Join a club, sport, or activity. Make sure that you have a four year high Make sure that you have a four year high

school plan that includes all of the school plan that includes all of the recommended classes. (You will find this in recommended classes. (You will find this in your curriculum guide.) your curriculum guide.)

Talk to your guidance counselor and parents Talk to your guidance counselor and parents about your plan.about your plan.

Course ChoicesCourse Choices

It’s okay if incoming 9It’s okay if incoming 9thth graders don’t graders don’t know EXACTLY what they want to do know EXACTLY what they want to do after high school – but it is important to after high school – but it is important to make good school choices NOW!make good school choices NOW!

Ms. Saia will discuss Course of Study in Ms. Saia will discuss Course of Study in a few moments.a few moments.

99thth Grade Activities Grade Activities

First Pep RallyFirst Pep Rally Join Clubs/SportsJoin Clubs/Sports Homecoming DanceHomecoming Dance Class Activities/Fundraising – Money Class Activities/Fundraising – Money

maintained in a private activity fund.maintained in a private activity fund. Build up resume if interested in applying for Build up resume if interested in applying for

the National Honor Society – 11the National Honor Society – 11thth grade grade (Service/Character/Leadership)(Service/Character/Leadership)

TRANSITIONTRANSITION

……A FreshmanA Freshman

PerspectivePerspective

GOALS – 10GOALS – 10thth Grade Grade

Continue taking appropriate classes, get Continue taking appropriate classes, get the highest grades possible, and the highest grades possible, and continue to be involved in activities.continue to be involved in activities.

Keep in touch with guidance to keep on Keep in touch with guidance to keep on track with your plantrack with your plan

1010thth grade Activities grade Activities

HomecomingHomecoming Class Ring Class Ring Fundraising ContinuesFundraising Continues Build up resume if interested in applying Build up resume if interested in applying

for the National Honor Society – 11for the National Honor Society – 11thth grade (Service/Character/Leadership)grade (Service/Character/Leadership)

GOALS – 11GOALS – 11thth Grade Grade

Take the PSAT (Preliminary SAT)Take the PSAT (Preliminary SAT) Start gathering information for college Start gathering information for college

and visiting college campuses.and visiting college campuses. Think about the future outside of WDHS.Think about the future outside of WDHS. Stay involved with activities.Stay involved with activities. Create great study habits.Create great study habits.

1111thth grade Activities grade Activities

At the beginning of this school year, if you At the beginning of this school year, if you are academically eligible from last school are academically eligible from last school year, you will be able to apply to become a year, you will be able to apply to become a member in the National Honor Societymember in the National Honor Society

HomecomingHomecoming Junior /Senior PromJunior /Senior Prom Fundraising with ClassFundraising with Class Senior Pictures – JUNE (Last week)Senior Pictures – JUNE (Last week)

GOALS – 12GOALS – 12thth Grade Grade

Take the SATTake the SAT Discuss college plans with counselor.Discuss college plans with counselor.

In December attend our financial aide In December attend our financial aide session.session.

Fill out College admissions.Fill out College admissions.

PICK A COLLEGEPICK A COLLEGE Graduate WDHS to make a difference in Graduate WDHS to make a difference in

our society!!!our society!!!

1212thth grade Activities grade Activities

HomecomingHomecoming Junior/Senior PromJunior/Senior Prom Senior TripSenior Trip Senior Announcements/InvitationsSenior Announcements/Invitations Senior PicnicSenior Picnic Senior BreakfastSenior Breakfast GraduationGraduation

High School- A Time of High School- A Time of ChangeChange

ATTENDANCE – Your attendance daily ATTENDANCE – Your attendance daily paves the way towards successful paves the way towards successful graduation! graduation!

Excused AbsencesExcused Absences Unexcused AbsencesUnexcused Absences Credit Completion – Required for CreditsCredit Completion – Required for Credits No Credit Status – Based on AbsencesNo Credit Status – Based on Absences Lateness – Progress toward Discipline Pts.Lateness – Progress toward Discipline Pts.

Student ResponsibilitiesStudent Responsibilities

Student Handbook – Discipline CodeStudent Handbook – Discipline Code Discipline PointsDiscipline Points

Based on Suspensions/ReferralsBased on Suspensions/Referrals The point system can effect sports, clubs, The point system can effect sports, clubs,

proms, graduations, participation in night proms, graduations, participation in night events and even graduation.events and even graduation.

Creation of School Climate involvesCreation of School Climate involves

students students

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

WDHS ???WDHS ??? COURSE requirements & CREDITS – 120 totalCOURSE requirements & CREDITS – 120 total

ATTENDANCE – 8/16 loss of creditATTENDANCE – 8/16 loss of credit

STATE ASSESSMENTS (PARCC)STATE ASSESSMENTS (PARCC)

Course Requirements –Course Requirements – ALL Students 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

AcademicsAcademics

16 Advanced Placement (AP) Courses16 Advanced Placement (AP) Courses Honors trackHonors track College PrepCollege Prep In Class ResourceIn Class Resource

**Weighted GPA ScaleWeighted GPA Scale AP – 115% (1.15)AP – 115% (1.15) CP – 105% (1.05)CP – 105% (1.05)

Honors – 110% (1.1)Honors – 110% (1.1) SE – 100% (1.0)SE – 100% (1.0)

Course Requirements –Course Requirements – 4-YEAR COLLEGE Students 4-YEAR COLLEGE Students

4 Years of English4 Years of English

3-4 Years of Math 3-4 Years of Math (Algebra, Geometry, Algebra II)(Algebra, Geometry, Algebra II)

2-3 Years of Science 2-3 Years of Science (lab science a MUST)(lab science a MUST)

3 Years of Social Studies3 Years of Social Studies

2-4 Years of Foreign Language2-4 Years of Foreign Language

Electives (Electives (depending on major)depending on major)

Course Requirements –Course Requirements – 2-YEAR COLLEGE Students 2-YEAR COLLEGE Students

4 Years of English4 Years of English

3 Years of Math 3 Years of Math (Algebra, Geometry, Algebra II)(Algebra, Geometry, Algebra II)

2-3 Years of Science 2-3 Years of Science (lab science a MUST)(lab science a MUST)

3 Years of Social Studies3 Years of Social Studies

1-2 Years of Foreign Language1-2 Years of Foreign Language

Electives (Electives (depending on major)depending on major)

Course Requirements –Course Requirements – Prospective NCAA Athletes Prospective NCAA Athletes

Division I Athletes – 16 Division I Athletes – 16 CoreCore Courses Courses

4 Years of English4 Years of English

2 (DII) - 3 (DI) Years of Math 2 (DII) - 3 (DI) Years of Math (Algebra I and higher)(Algebra I and higher)

2-3 Years of Science 2-3 Years of Science (1 lab science)(1 lab science)

2 Years of Social Studies2 Years of Social Studies

4 (DII and DI) Years of extra 4 (DII and DI) Years of extra corecore courses (foreign courses (foreign languages, etc)languages, etc)

**see NEW ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS handout see NEW ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS handout

Midterms and Final Midterms and Final ExamsExams Exams will be administered to ALL students; Exams will be administered to ALL students;

averaged separately on Report Cardsaveraged separately on Report Cards Midterms – conclusion of 1Midterms – conclusion of 1stst semester (end of semester (end of

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

period)period) Please keep these dates in mind when Please keep these dates in mind when

scheduling any vacations, etc.scheduling any vacations, etc. Exams cannot be taken in advance, and all Exams cannot be taken in advance, and all

students must take the exam to earn credit for students must take the exam to earn credit for the coursethe course

What can What can WDHS Offer?WDHS Offer?

Student Student Activities Activities

Mr. MorrellMr. Morrell

Opportunities to Get Involved

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

BUSINESS/APPLIED TECH DECA – 4 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 School

Athletics“Pursuing Excellence”

GET INVOLVEDGET INVOLVEDHOW:

•Fall ‘14 Athletes Middle School Meeting - Late May ‘14

• Winter/Spring Athletes ‘14-15 Meetings at WDHS during Fall ‘14

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 after May 25th.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, whcich 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 2015. 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 2014-2015.

An OVERVIEW An OVERVIEW of fun yet to of fun yet to come…come…

Thank you for coming!Thank you for coming!

Student ToursStudent ToursLead by WDHS Lead by WDHS

Student LeadersStudent Leaders