This document provides information for freshmen parents about resources available at WPHS to help students succeed in their first year of high school. It introduces the principal, student services staff and subschool administrators. Requirements for standard and advanced diplomas are outlined. Support services are described, including the college and career center, student activities, counseling services and academic resources like Wolverine Time. Important dates and communication channels are also listed.

1. Welcome to WPHS!
Freshmen Parent Night
Making 9th Grade a Success
WPHS Student Services

2. Principal- Mr. Alex Case
 Sub School 1- Ms. Laura Moore (A-Ca)
 Sub School 2- Mr. Drew Hamlin (Cb-Ham)
 Sub School 3- Ms. Maria Faz (Han-Mar)
 Sub School 4- Ms. Michelle Lyttle (Mas-Rom)
 Sub School 5- Ms. Janice Monroe (Ron-Z)
 Director of Student Activities- Aaron Helmick
 Director of Student Services – Kevin McMahon
 Academy Administrator – Kathy Bowdring
 Emily Millians – Special Projects Administrator

3. Kevin McMahon Director of Student Services
Leslie Dorsey Registrar
Monique Murray SIA
Liz Carter College & Career Specialist
Beth Hofmann Transcript Assistant
Russell Easter Assessment Coach
Betsy Galeota Assessment Office Assistant
AnaMarina Colocho Parent Liaison (Room 331)
Phyllis Jordan Parent Liaison
Haroldo Suarez Parent Liaison

4.  Mr. Michael Johnson (A-Bel)
 Mr. Anthony Moore (Bem-Cl)
 Ms. Desiree Cave (Cm-Fl)
 Ms. Erica De La Garza (Fm-Hi)
 Ms. Sofia Panzenhagen (Nyamweya) (Hj-Lon)
 Ms. Randi Rosenberg (Loo-Muo)
 Ms. Kazue Watlington (Mup-Ric)
 Ms. Rashida Williams (Rid-Sul)
 Ms. Charlette Jefferson-Dixon (Sum-Z)

7.  Conversations and communication with your
teachers is important.
◦ Have you activated your ParentVue? If not, visit the
library tonight!
 Your final grades are permanently listed on
your transcript.
 Time Management and prioritization are keys
to success. Be sure to plan ahead.
 Be on-time, present and prepared.

8.  Every 9th grade student receives a WPHS
planner – distributed in September via 3rd
period teacher
 Write down all of your assignments, quizzes,
tests, projects, appointments.
 Check your planner each night to make sure
you have completed your assignments.
 MUST- Do’s versus WANT-To’s

9. What do we do?
•Transitioning to high school
•When you feel sad or stuck
•If things are difficult at home
and cause distraction at school
Personal/Social
•Need help organizing
•Help talking to a teacher
•Need help understanding the
grading system
•Discover learning style
Academic
•Research career interests
•Create SMART goals and
Graduation Plan
•GPA/Transcripts
Post Secondary
Planning

10. Class of 2019
Standard
 22 credits and 6 verified credits
 Verified Credits – Courses in which you must pass the
course and the end-of year SOL
Traditional 9th Grade EOC SOL courses:
▪Algebra 1/Geometry ▪Biology ▪World History 1

11. Class of 2019
Advanced Diploma
26 credits and 9 verified credits
 Major differences- World Languages & Math/Science
Credits
Other EOC SOL courses:
▪World History 2 ▪US/VA History
▪Geometry ▪Algebra 2
▪Chemistry ▪Geosystems
▪English (Reading and Writing)

12.  The College and Career Center has information for
students with regard to:
 1. Post-secondary education
 2. Financial aid/scholarships
 3. Standardized tests: SAT/ ACT
 4. Career options
 5. Volunteer and job opportunities

13. Wolverine Time
It occurs 30 minutes before 3rd period each day following 15 minute
morning break..
How does it work?
 Whichever of the following options you choose, you will be
there for the entire wolverine time period.
◦ You can remain in your 1st or 2nd period class.
◦ You can go work with a teacher from one of your other classes.
◦ You can go to the library (until it is full).
◦ You can go to your third period teacher.
◦ A teacher can request that you go to see them during wolverine time.
What about passes this year?
 You will get passes from the teacher you were with during WT
and bring that pass to your 3rd period teacher.

14. Late Bus Days
Mondays and Thursday until 4:30pm
**Teachers may be available per request on other
days providing student has transportation- best to
communicate with individual teachers

15. September, October, January and April
Topics include:
◦ Wolverine Welcome Orientation
◦ Meet and Greet
◦ Progress Monitoring
◦ Goal Setting
◦ Transcripts and GPA

16. Report Absences to your Sub School
 Sub School 1- Ms. Barb Miller (A-Ca) Ext. 2509
 Sub School 2- Ms. Rose Betita-Guevera (Cb-Ham) Ext.
2698
 Sub School 3- Ms.Dina Dooley (Han-Mar) Ext. 2611
 Sub School 4- Ms.Dina Dooley (Mas-Rom) Ext. 2611
 Sub School 5- Ms. Patty Jones (Ron-Z) Ext. 2516

17. College, Career and
Self-exploration
encouraged
Check assignments
from your teachers

18.  Family Connections will be used in grade 9-
12 for:
◦ Supporting the Student Learning Plan started in
middle school
◦ Career and Learning Style Exploration
◦ Signing up for College Visits in the Career Center
◦ Post-Secondary Exploration
 Developing a list of interested colleged
◦ Tracking Transcripts to colleges in 12th grade

19.  Looking ahead…
 PTSA and Applerouth Test Prep Resources
◦ Prep Programs and Mock Tests
 ACT and SAT
 Visit WPHS website – ParentsPTSASAT&ACT Test Prep
 Informational Presentations
◦ Special event – Understanding Test Anxiety
 Thursday October 22, 2015, 7-8:30pm Kogelman

20. @WPHSSS
@theWPboard
For up-to-date information on all
things Student Services!