Welcome to Parent Power Whittier High School Summer 2012.

Welcome Welcome to Parent to Parent

PowerPower

Whittier High Whittier High SchoolSchool

Summer Summer 20122012

To provide students a rigorous curriculum and give support to

complete the A-G college requirements as a means to ensure that all students

are prepared for post secondary opportunities.

Mrs. Lori EshilianMrs. Lori Eshilian Principal Principal

Mr. Juan AnzaldoMr. Juan Anzaldo Asst. Principal Asst. Principal Business and ActivitiesBusiness and Activities

Mr. Tim LiggettMr. Tim Liggett Asst. Principal Asst. Principal CurriculumCurriculum

Mrs. Devon MonsonMrs. Devon Monson Asst. Principal Asst. Principal GuidanceGuidance

Dean of Students• Mr. Randy Castillo (Security/Safety)

Counselors• Mr. Matt Tremper A-Espinoza (College Support) 12th Grade

Lead

• Mr. Joseph Delgadillo Estephan-Larios (Avid) 11th Grade Lead

• Ms. Lou Muñoz Lartundo-Novak (CCA) 9th Grade Lead

• Ms. Reina Shebesta Nuñez-Scuotto (Intervention)

• Ms. Nancy Velasco Sedillo-Z(Puente) 10th Grade Lead

Guidance Office Ms. Jennifer BalagGuidance Office Ms. Jennifer Balag ClerksClerks Ms. Jennifer Silva Ms. Jennifer Silva

RegistrarRegistrar Ms. Sandra Ruiz Ms. Sandra Ruiz

Attendance Coord. Ms. Wanda SeguinAttendance Coord. Ms. Wanda Seguin

Attendance Office Attendance Office Clerk IIClerk II Ms. Cathy GilesMs. Cathy GilesClerk IIIClerk III Ms. Yolanda LordMs. Yolanda Lord

Cardinals with ClassCardinals with Class

CC: Citizenship: Citizenship

LL: Leadership: Leadership

AA: Achievement: Achievement

SS: Self Respect: Self Respect

SS: Service to our community: Service to our community

CITIZENSHIPCITIZENSHIP

Parents: call the Attendance Office (ext 2040,2041)

If your student is absent! An unverified absences becomes a

TRUANCY within 3 days! (Saturday School is the only way to clear a truancy)

3 absences per semester is excessive

3 tardies per semester is excessive

• No use of electronic devices during class hours: Items may be confiscated and turned in to Guidance

• WHS is not responsible for lost or stolen items• Bullying and use of electronic devices to bully are strictly

prohibited!

(We Recommend that Students leave IPODS, MP3’s, etc… @ home!)

Other Expectations:• Carry ID at all times• No use of profanity• No use of skateboards• No cheating

Whittier Union High School Whittier Union High School

DistrictDistrict Discipline PolicyDiscipline Policy

NO:NO: Possession of controlled substancePossession of controlled substance Possession of weapon Possession of weapon Assault/Battery Assault/Battery VandalismVandalism

Consequences: Consequences: Police notificationPolice notification Transfer to different school within Transfer to different school within

districtdistrict ExpulsionExpulsion

Bell Schedule(Monday) Late Start Day

Meetings 7:30 – 8:40Students arrive to school at 8:40Per. 1 9:00 – 9:48Per. 2 9:53 – 10:41Break 10:36 – 10:46Per. 3 11:01 – 11:51Per. 4 11:56 – 12:44Lunch 12:38 – 1:08Per. 5 1:19 –2:07Per. 6 2:12 – 3:00

Check bulletin, website or Guidance Calendar for change

in schedule

Block Schedule Days

Per. 0 7:00 – 8:05 (now offering for 9th!)

Per. 1/2 8:10 – 10:10

Break 10:02 – 10:12

Per. 3/4 10:25 – 12:25

Lunch 12:22 – 12:52

Per. 5/6 1:00 – 3:00

20 Minutes of Embedded Support in EACH CLASS!

Extended social time privileges are earned during Sophomore/Junior /Senior year

WHS Senators!

• Every 9th grade student has a personal Senator- Link to High School

• Your student will meet a Senator at Freshman First Day

Academic Mentors

• Tutoring Services in Guided Study Core Classes

• Positive Interaction with Upper Classmen students

• Developing future Leaders

• Freshman 1st Day

• Quarter 1 Progress Check / 4 Year Plan

• Semester 1 Reality Check

• Spring Programming for Summer/Fall • Targeted lunch activities throughout the year

Graduation RequirementsA-G College Entrance Requirements

Need 220 Credits to Graduate: Required Courses-170 Credits:

4 yrs. English (Senior Project completed in Senior English) A-G

3 yrs. Math (Algebra, Geometry, Algebra 2) A-G

3 yrs. Science (Biology, Physics, Chemistry) A-G

3 yrs. Social Studies (World Civilizations, US History, Government/Economcs) A-G

1 yr. Visual or Performing Art A-G

2 yrs. PE

1 yr. Practical Art

Elective Classes - 50 Credits Computer Literacy

2 yrs. Foreign Language A-G

California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE)

Math (350) English Language Arts (350)

OUR MISSION IS FOR YOUR STUDENT TO SUCCEED!

PE Dress + Participation = ANon Dress + Absences = F

PE clothes are available for sale in the B&A Office $25/set

Medium Gray T Shirt, Red Basketball ShortsNO oversized clothing!!

“Loaners”, if needed, will be issued at the beginning of class

ZERO PERIOD !

• 7:00- 8:05 Tuesday-Friday

• Options: English, Science, Math, Band

• No 6th period– PREP is available 6th period– GREAT for athletics!

Sign Up in Foyer after presentation!

Dress for RespectDress for Success

• Wear clothes that cover YOUR body and your underwear

• Wear clothes that do not make you look like a member of a gang OR involved in illegal activity

• Wear clothes that do not advertise unhealthy or unsafe practices, or sexually explicit words.

• Wear clothes that are safe and would not cause damage to yourself or others.

• Wear only a WHS Cardinal hat at school.• School Pictures must be dress code!!!

We Value Respect & Success

Most Careers Require a Dress Code

Service to the Service to the CommunityCommunity

How to be Successful

Be connected to WHS!!Academic

*Guided Study *Avid *Puente *CardinalComputer Academy Extracurricular*Sports * Cadet/Concert Band *Tall/Color Flags *Pepster SquadSocial• School dances * Over 30 clubs/organizations

Remember to purchase your ASB card!

Tutoring

Enrichment Classes

Fieldtrips

Before and After School in the Library

Important Dates to Remember

1st Day of SchoolAugust 29, 7:55 am

Freshmen First DayAugust 28

7:45-1:45 pm•Meet in Gym for Assembly and Senator Activities•Hot Dog BBQ!•Attend all classes to meet teacher and review planner

BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT October 4, 6:00-8:30*MEET IN AUDITORIUM*

Fall Enrollment Day:Thursday, August 16

8:00 am- 1:00 pmMeet on Front Lawn

BRING YOUR PACKET!

Visit our website:www.wuhsd.org• Teachers phone extensions and homepage• Upcoming events • Resources

Click on Guidance Link• Community Resources/College Information/Power Point

Presentations

• Teleparent• Monthly Guidance Calendar

– Will be emailed to you!

AVAILABE

AFTER

BACK TO

SCHOOL

NIGHT!

Thank You For Coming!!!

• Counselors will be available for questions & answers

• Fall enrollment paperwork is available in Foyer- please return on Thursday, August 16

No Forms = No SCHEDULE!