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WEST ORANGE HIGH SCHOOLWelcome Class of 2023!

We are excited for you to join our Warrior family!

WELCOME WARRIORS!

William Floyd

Principal

Assistant Principals:

Wessal KenaioKimberly Santana

Timothy ShulerM. Soraya Smith

Program5:30- AFJROTC Presentation of Colors and Singing of National Anthem, WOHS Chorus,

followed by Pledge of Allegiance

5:35- Welcome- Ms. Kenaio

5:40- AFJROTC Drill

5:45-5:55- A Word from our Theater Director, Ms. Tara Whitman; Theater Performance 1

5:55-6:05- A Word from our Choral Director, Mr. Daryl Yasay; Chorus Performance 1

6:05-6:35- Guidance Presentation

6:35-6:40- Theater Performance 2

6:40-6:45- Chorus Performance 2

6:45-6:50- Closing

Counselors and DeansSchool Counselors Alpha Deans AlphaMr. Orras A-Car Mrs. Rivera A-GaMrs. Morel Cas-Fi Mrs. Randolph Ge-OMrs. Mazur Fl-Joj Mr. Ball P-ZMs. Rabieh Jok-MeMrs. Sumpter Mi-QMrs. Rountree R-SrMs. Aristor St-Z

Mrs. Beadle RegistrarMs. Burke Graduate School- Counseling InternDr. Latashia Edwards College and Career Transition CounselorMrs. Bateman College and Career SpecialistMrs. Armbruster Orange Technical Center, Career SpecialistMrs. Minguez ESOL ComplianceMrs. Householder ESE Staffing Specialist

• Counselors are available: • by appointment (links for each

counselor on WOHS Website under Student Services tab)

• for all students during their lunch every day

• for parents as walk-ins on Thursdays from 8-11 am (15 minute increments)

Freshman Year

• Transition from middle to high school• Digital Learning Environment• Importance of freshman year• Self-advocacy• Stay involved and connected- students

and parents

Clubs and Athletics

...Have a great start and set yourself apart

• Joining Clubs/Activities to stay involved

• Seek Tutoring opportunities

• Building Effective Communication Skills by talking to teachers

• Checking ProgressBook regularly

• Creating Peer Groups to study with

• Group Chats

• Counselors are available: • by appointment (links for

each counselor on WOHS Website)

• for all students during their lunch every day

• for parents by walk-ins on Thursdays from 8-11 am

Understanding TechnologyTechnology and Freshman Year- for students, and for parents

Progressbook Student and Parent Access (Skyward)

Canvas Student and Parent Access

Naviance

Student

Lockers Laptops Student ID’s

Graduation RequirementsSpecific Credits

Standard Diploma:Subject Area CreditsEnglish 4Math (Must include Alg 1 and Geo) 4Science (Must include Bio) 3World History 1US History 1American Gov/Economics 0.5/0.5Fine Arts/Practical Arts 1HOPE 1Electives (1 online course) 8---------------------------------------------------------------------------------Total 24

Additional Graduation Requirements

-2.0 Unweighted GPA

-Pass Reading FSA in 10th gradeConcordant ACT English & Reading subtests- 18Concordant SAT EBRW- 480

-Pass Algebra 1 EOCConcordant PSAT/NMSQT Math- 430Concordant SAT Math- 420Concordant ACT Math- 16

-Take Biology, US History, & Geometry EOC- counts as 30% of final grade

Community Service Plans

• Community Service Plan can be found on Student Services web page

• Includes examples of plans

• Must be approved by counselor prior to implementation.

• All hours MUST be turned in by the last day of school EACH year.

Community Service Plan

9TH GRADE CURRICULUM PLAN❑ English 1 1.0❑ Mathematics 1.0❑ Science 1.0❑ AP Human Geography, DIT, 1.0

or Agriscience Foundations❑ HOPE/ROTC 1.0

(or elective if HOPE is completed online prior to August 2019)❑ Elective Courses 2.0Total Credits Required 7.0

*We strongly encourage students to complete the Fine Art/Practical Art requirement by the end of Sophomore year.

*If you do not achieve a passing score on the 8th grade FSA Reading, you will be placed in a reading course as one of your electives.

HOPE Online

01/15- Presentation1/22-1/23- Registration

SunRidge Middle School

01/14- Presentation01/17- Registration

LakeView Middle School

Dates West Orange High School will be at YOUR school registering your rising freshman:

S.T.E.M. Engineering Track

Year 1: Introduction to Engineering Design - CAD certification, sketching principles, design process

Year 2: Principles of Engineering Robotics, durability testing, community outreach projects

Year 3: Civil Engineering and Architecture (NEW in 2019-20 for students completing the foundational year 1 and 2 courses),

Solar car race ~ October 2018

Contact: Mrs. Longpriscilla.long@ocps.net

Please welcome the WOHS Theater Department for a short

performance followed by our Chorus department.

PTSO AND SACSAC President- Lisa McCarthy

• SAC meets every second Tuesday of the month at 5:30 pm in the main campus media center.

PTSO President- Katherine Snyder• PTSO meets immediately after SAC.• http://www.wohsptso.org/

• Go to www.wohsptso.org and click the sign up link for the weekly newsletter. Our Facebook page is

West Orange High School PTSO and the schools is West Orange High School - OCPS.

•Summer Parent/Student Freshman Orientation- look for dates to be published in May•Welcome Booklet• Visit our Website frequently

• www.westorangehs.ocps.net•Listen for ConnectEd messages- you will not get WOHS ConnectEd messages until July, however we will pass information along for your school to get out until then.•Sign up for Remind texts

• Text @WO2023 to 81010•Sign up for PTSO newsletter•Look for forms in first week of school•Updating emergency contact information- NOT with forms sent home during first week of school.•Get to know your guidance counselor

Helpful Hints for Parents and Students

Special Thank You!For taking the time to be here tonight and representing your organization:Ms. Mays- NAF AcademyMs. Long- Project Lead the WayMr. Charleston- TV ProductionMs. Spencer- AFJROTC

For your continued support and dedication to the students and faculty of WOHS:

Ms. Katheryn Snyder- PTSO President

Ms. Lisa McCarthy- SAC President

Ms. Patti Tozzi- College and Career Volunteer Lead

Ms. Helen Adler- PTSO Communications and Newsletter Liaison

Ms. Rose Sirois and Ms. Cheryl Roesch- PTSO Membership Co-Chairs and SpiritWear

Ms. Beth Bobo- PTSO Treasurer

Ms. Blakely Myers- PTSO Secretary

For facilitating and participating in this presentation:

Ms. Tara Whitman and Theater Department

Angela Ramirez- Stage Manager

Mr. Daryl Yasay- Choral Director and entire Choral Department

Mr. Ken Boyd- Jazz Band Director

Col Brian J. Noe- AFJROTC