Welcome to Watkins Mill High School

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Welcome to Watkins Mill High School
Class of 2012
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Principal Mr. Hobbs
People to Know
Administrators

• Ms. Wilks A-F
• Ms. Lupia G-N
• Mr. Feamster O-Z

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School Counselors
People to Know

• Ms. Carr A-B
• Ms. Bodden C-F
• Mr. Saltzman G-K
• Ms. Blanco L-N
• Mr. Horkan O-Sh
• Ms. Wojtyna Si-Z

Need to speak with your counselor? Come to the
counseling office before school, after school, or
during STEP and make an appointment.
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College/Career InformationMs. Prochnow
People to Know

• Career Information
• College Information
• Financial Aid
• Scholarships
• SAT/ACT Information
• Summer Enrichment Programs
• Employment

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School Counseling Support Staff
People to Know

• Ms. Jacobson Registrar
• Ms. Van Gilder Secretary
• Ms. Walker Secretary
• Ms. Rogewitz Secretary

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Graduation Requirements
Things to Know
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Graduation Requirements
Things to Know

• 22.0 credits
• High School Assessments
• English
• Biology
• NSL Government
• Algebra
• 75 SSL hours

English MSA meets requirement for both MSA and
HSA
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Student Service Learning Hours
Things to Know

• Volunteer at a pre-approved community
  organization
• School-based opportunities (Listen for
  announcements)
• Take designated courses (Child Development,
  Horticulture)
• Student Aide

• Check the school website for opportunities
• See Mr. Ross (SSL Hour Coordinator)
• Pick up and turn in SSL forms in the Main Office

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Attendance Policies
Things to Know

• Your parent/guardian should call the Attendance
  Office first thing in the morning if you will be
  absent.
• A written note signed by your parent/guardian
  should be submitted upon your return. If a note
  is not received within 3 days the absence is
  recorded as UNEXCUSED.

• Notes should include
• Students full name
• Students ID number
• Date(s) of absence
• Parent/guardian signature
• Daytime phone for parent/guardian

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Making Up Missed Work
Things to Know

• In general, teachers will allow students as many
  days to make up missed work as the number of days
  the student was legally absent. Students should
  contact a friend when absent or see the
  individual teacher for assignments following a
  brief absence.
• For extended illness, parents should contact the
  Counseling Office.

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Unexcused Absences
Things to Know

• 3 unexcused tardies 1 unexcused absence
• 3 unexcused absences Loss of Credit (LC)
  warning
• 5 unexcused absences LC

Students should see their administrator regarding
an appeal in the event of an LC.
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Calculating Your Grade Average
Things to Know

• For each of your classes, determine the points
  for the grade you received.
• Add up the points for all of your classes.
• Divide the total by the number of classes.
• Thats your average!

• A 4.0
• B 3.0
• C 2.0
• D 1.0
• E 0.0

Note You must earn a 2.0 in the most recent
quarter and have no more than one E to be
eligible to participate in extracurricular
activities.
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College GPA Averages
Things to Know

• University of MD College Park
• 3.54 avg. GPA
• 1251/1600 SAT (Reading Math only)
• Towson University
• 3.32 avg. GPA
• 1123/1600 SAT (Reading Math only)
• Georgetown University
• 3.62 avg. GPA
• 1365/1600 SAT (Reading Math only)

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College GPA Averages
Things to Know

• University of MD Baltimore County
• 3.32 avg. GPA
• 1191/1600 SAT (Reading Math only)
• Penn State
• 3.41 avg. GPA
• 1208/1600 SAT (Reading Math only)
• Frostburg State University
• 2.85 avg. GPA
• 992/1600 SAT (Reading Math only)

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Career and College Planning
Things to Do

• Its time to get started!

• Plan your time
• Think about your priorities
• Give thought to important decisions
• Identify career options
• Take rigorous courses (Honors, AP, IB)

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Think About Career Options
Things to Do

• Identify interests
• Assess abilities
• Investigate occupations
• Talk to your parents, teachers, and other adults
  about their careers
• Visit the Career Center
• Take career-related courses

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Career Programs/Coursesat WMHS
Things to Do

• Accounting
• Finance
• Medical Careers
• Child Development
• Horticulture
• Hospitality Management

• Project Lead-the-Way (Engineering)
• Web Design
• Cooperative Work Experience

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Career Program/Courses
Things to Do

• Gaithersburg
• Design Merchandising
• Cosmetology
• Auto Body 1
• Auto Tech 1
• Horticulture Landscaping

• TEHST
• Foundations of Auto Tech
• Auto Body Repair Tech
• Automotive Tech
• Biotechnology
• Principles of Architecture
• Printing, Graphics Electronic Media
• Foundations of Building Construction
• Carpentry
• Electricity
• Nail Technology
• Network Operations
• Interior Design

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College Search Options
Things to Do

• Online college search websites
• NAVIANCE Family Connection
• Bridges
• College Board
• College representative visits
• College fairs
• College tours/visits

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Strategies for Success
Things to Do

• Write down all assignments in your agenda book
• Complete and submit all homework
• Plan for tests and quizzes
• Keep records of work
• Check Edline regularly
• See teachers during STEP for extra help or to
  make up work
• Use Village Time
• Share progress with your parents

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Get Involved
Things to Do

• Pursue your interests/hobbies
• Meet new people
• Gain leadership experience
• Eligibility requires a 2.0 average with no more
  than one E in the most recent quarter

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Academic/Career Clubs
Get Involved

• Honor Societies
• National Honor Society
• National Art Honor Society
• National Foreign Language Honor Society
• National Science Honor Society

• Public Speaking
• Debate Team
• Forensics Team
• Its Academic!

• Careers
• Student Academy of Finance Club
• Student Academy of Science (SAS)

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Athletics
Get Involved
Fall
Winter
Spring

• Cheerleading
• Cross Country
• Field Hockey
• Football
• Golf
• Poms
• Soccer
• Girls Tennis
• Girls Volleyball

• Basketball
• Cheerleading
• Indoor Track
• Poms
• Swimming Diving
• Wrestling

• Baseball
• Girls Golf
• Lacrosse
• Softball
• Boys Tennis
• Track Field
• Coed Volleyball
• Boys Volleyball

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Leadership Groups
Get Involved

• Student Government Association (SGA)
• Senior Class
• Junior Class
• Sophomore Class
• Freshman Class
• Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA)
• Junior State of America (JSA)
• Montgomery Exceptional Leaders (MEL)

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Performing Arts Groups
Get Involved
Chamber Ensemble Marching Band Jazz
Band Symphonic Band Pep Band Symphonic
Orchestra Drumline
Step Team Eternity Dance Team
Chorus Show Choir Honor Choral Group Chamber
Singers
Theatre/Drama Club Theatre-Stage Club
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Service Clubs
Get Involved

• Best Buddies
• Brotherhood of Super Stars (BOSS)
• Interact
• Organization of Latin American Students (OLAS)
• Asian Pacific American Club (APAC)
• Computer Club

• Environmental Science Club
• International Club
• Kiwanis International Key Club
• Sisters in Success (SIS)
• Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD)
• Students Opposed to Smoking (SOS)

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Recreation/Special Interest
Get Involved

• Book Club

• International Journal

• Yearbook

• Hiking Club

• The Current Newspaper

• Culinary Club

• Literary Magazine, The Undertow

• Gay Straight Alliance

• Character, Cultural and Diversity Club

• Fashion Club

• Muslim Student Association (MSA)

• TV Club

• Anime Otaku Japanese Animation Club

• Standing Bible Ministry

• Chess Club

• Peer Mediation