It’s Wolverine Time! We want to participate in your success .

It’s Wolverine Time!We want to participate in your success.

Class of 2018Graduation Requirements

23 creditsEnglish: 4 creditsMath: 4 creditsScience: 4 creditsSocial Studies: 3 creditsCareer/For. Lang./Fine Arts: 3 creditsHealth/Personal Fitness

West 101School Day: 8:25-3:31Modified Block Schedule

M,Tue,Fri- 7 period day/50 min classesW, Th- 4 period day/90 min classes (with a built in

IF/Study Hall)Report card every 9 weeksFinal Grades posted and credit earned at the conclusion of the courseCredit/Units: Year-long course = 1.0 credit….Half-year course = .50 creditGrading Scale: Grading Scale

A (90 – 100) 4.0B (80 – 89) 3.0

C (70 – 79) 2.0

Summative Grades (75%)Formative Grades (25%)

English Science9th Lit/Comp Biology9th Lit/Comp Honors Biology Honors

REQUIRED FRESHMAN ACADEMIC CLASSES

MathCoordinate Algebra Coordinate Algebra with

SupportAccelerated Coordinate Algebra/Analytic

Geometry AAnalytic Geometry

Accelerated Analytical Geometry B/Adv. Algebra

Social Studies (academic elective only)

World Geography (semester/year)AP Human Geography

World LanguagesSpanishFrenchLatinAmerican Sign Language

FRESHMAN ACADEMIC ELECTIVES

Keys to consider in class selection

How motivated are you? What kind of student do you want to be? What are your future goals? Do you push yourself to be the best? Are you persistence and determined when it

gets difficult? How involved are you? Find a balance!

*school organizations

*athletics*leadership positions*community activities

Arts and HumanitiesVisual Arts ISculptureMusical TheatreTechnical TheatreFundamentals of Dramatic ArtsActingInt. Mixed ChorusAdvanced ChorusBand @ WoodwindsBand @ BrassPercussion

Science,Technology, & Math Career Cluster

Engineering and Technology(Foundations of Engineering & Technology)

Human Services Career Cluster

Food/Nutrition Pathway(Food/Nutrition & Wellness)

Cosmetology(Intro to Personal Care Service)

Arts, AV Technology & Communications Career Cluster

Audio Video Technology and Film(Audio Video Tech I)

Hospitality/Tourism Career Cluster

Sports and Entertainment Marketing

(Marketing Principals)

Culinary Arts (Sophomores only)

Marketing Career Cluster Marketing and Management

Pathway(Marketing Principles)

Fashion Marketing Pathway(Marketing Principles)

Information Technology Career Cluster

Web and Digital Design(Introduction to Digital Technology)

Other Freshman Elective Options

*Drivers EducationMust submit payment of $100 by April 11th , 2014. (on-line @ WFHS website or cash/check to WFHS main office)

*Team Sports*Weight Training*Journalism (on-line application required)

(THIS IS A PATHWAY CLUSTER)

Sports Entertainment and Communications Academy

Sample Schedule9th Lit/Comp BiologyCoordinate AlgebraHealth/Personal FitnessElectiveElectiveElective

Sample Schedule 9th World Lit/Comp Honors Biology Honors Accelerated Coordinate Algebra Health/Per. Fitness Spanish/French/Latin/ASL I AP Human Geography Elective (student choice)Note: Soc St is NOT a requirement in 9th gr.

Counselor Visit to Middle Schools

Vickery Creek Middle School -February 10th @ 10:15

Liberty Middle School- February 11th @ 1:30

Piney Grove Middle School- February 13th @ 2:45

Counselor HelpCounselors will be available on a walk-in basison the following days: Please note: This is not an

excused absence for your student at the MS

Wednesday, February 26thThursday, February 27th

Hours: 8:30 am to 3:30 pm

WFHS PEP RALLYMarch 3, 2013

VICKERY CREEK MIDDLE SCHOOL@ 10:30-12:00

LIBERTY MIDDLE SCHOOL

andPINEY GROVE

MIDDLE SCHOOL@ 1:00-2:30

Parent PortalTeachers are making academic recommendations

(English, Math, Science)Students/parents will be able to view recommendations once the Portal OPENS on:

Wednesday, Feb 19th Students/parents will pick electives and 3 alternatives choices in Portal.Portal CLOSES on:

Friday, March 7th

Course WaiverIf you are completing a Course Waiver Request tooverride a teacher recommendation …all Waivers aredue by:

April 11th

Waivers will be completed online ONLY

Wolverine DaysDates TBD (end of July)

Pick up class scheduleFind your classes/tour the buildingPay fees (Locker, PE Uniform etc.)Clubs, Activities, AthleticsPurchase Spirit WearBus # and route information