The final exam schedule for
Wi-Hi students will be as follows:
Thursday, June 5
Regular school day
Exams periods 6,7
Friday, June 6
Early dismissal school day - Dismiss
at 12:50
Exams periods 4, 5
Monday, June 9
Early dismissal school day - Dismiss
at 12:50
Exams periods 1,2,3
If students are exempt from all 3
exams, they do not need to attend this day
Tuesday, June 10
Make-up exams only
If students have no exams to make up,
they do not attend school this day
Students will receive
Exam Exemption permission slips today in English classes. Exemption is
determined by a sliding scale of attendance and grades for 3rd and 4th Marking
Periods as of the date of the exam. A student is exempt if:
Marking Period 3
And Marking Period 4
Average grade
Total Days Absent
(Excused Absences count
toward this total)
STATUS
"A" average (A+A only)
4.0 or fewer
EXEMPT
"B" average (A+B or B+B)
3.0 or fewer
EXEMPT
"C" average (B+C or C+C)
(other combinations may yield a "C"
average)
2.0 or fewer
EXEMPT
"D" average (C+D, D+D)
(other combinations may yield a "D"
average)
1.0 or fewer
EXEMPT
"E" average (D+E, E+E)
NO CRITERIA POSSIBLE
NOT EXEMPT
Remember, an "A" is worth 4.0, a "B"
is worth 3.0, a "C" is worth 2.0, a "D" is worth 1.0 and an "E" is worth
0.0. Add .5 to any CM grade (except an "E") and 1.0 to any AP class
(except an "E"). Classroom teachers will calculate if a student is
eligible for exemption. The forms are due back to the office Tuesday by
3 p.m. Also, remember any additional absences after the form has been
completed may cause a student to lose exempt status and require the
taking of the exam!
WI-HI FACULTY DEFEAT
SOFTBALL TEAM IN INAUGURAL FACULTY VS. VARSITY GAME
The Wi-Hi Faculty and Staff,
led by winning pitcher Dr. Banks, defeated the varsity softball team by a score
of 9-5. Almost 20 staff played in the game, as did most of the Varsity Softball
Lady Indians.
Dr. Banks pitched all 7
innings and had 5 strikeouts in the effort, and gave up only 1 earned run. The
offense was led by Mr. Currence, whose double was the lone extra-base hit of the
night. The staff took advantage of passed balls to reach bases and score two
runs in the first inning. Mr. Burkhardt led the defense with two assists from
left field, cutting down runners at the plate. Mr. Devine led the crowd with
his trombone "Charge!" cheers.
The Varsity were led by
pitcher Stephanie Muir, who had a no-hitter through 5 innings and struck more
than half a dozen, most with a devastating change-up. Lindsey Bouchard also
pitched. More pictures, taken by W.
Corry Larson , can
be found here.
WI-HI ROCKETRY TEAM PLACES IN TOP 25 IN AMERICAN
COMPETITION IN DEBUT EFFORT
Wi-Hi's
Team America Rocketry Competition team made its national debut last week and
its was extremely successful! Team members had to build a rocket capable of
carrying a regular egg a height of 750 feet and return it safely.
The team finished 23rd out of 643 teams, putting them in the 4% of all teams
competing. Congrats!
The finals took place in Manassas, VA, and the team attended with advisor Mr.
William Currence.
Team members included: Lindsey Buck, Michelle Robison, Teddy Gutierrez, Abby
Harding, Joey Tilghman, Noah Whittington and Scott Kephart.
MARKING TERM 4 PROGRESS REPORTS
HAVE BEEN ISSUED - MUST PASS 4TH TO PASS!
All
Wi-Hi students should have received their 4th Marking Term Progress
report by the end of the day today. Please review with your student
their percentages in each class, and feel free to contact teachers with
any concerns. The school phone number is (410) 677-5146 and messages
left for teachers will be returned promptly, usually by that night.
Just
a reminder, any class that a student fails for 4th Marking Period means
the student has failed that class for the year and no credit is earned.
If it's needed for graduation, it will have to be repeated. Encourage
our Wi-Hi students to do their best for the last five weeks and to live
up to Mr. Hughes' challenge of NO FAILURES IN ANY CLASSES for 2008-09!
Sport physicals can be done
on June 5 from 6-8 pm at Parkside High School. This physical will be
good for all of the 2008-2009 school/athletic year. Cost is $15. Insurance
will not be taken, just a flat cost. All athletes are welcome,
even those kids who will be coming from 8th grade into Wi-Hi. If they
choose not to come to this session, they need to have a physical dated
AFTER June 1, 2008 in order to play sports.
FREE COMPUTER SCIENCE PROGRAMMING
COURSE OFFERED AT U. OF MD COLLEGE PARK
The
Dept of Computer Science at the University of Maryland, College Park, is
sponsoring a program this Summer(2008), for middle and high school
students interested in computer science/computer programming. This program is offered at no cost to
the student. Information about the program (including online application
form) can be found at the program's web site:
http://www.cs.umd.edu/Passport
WI-HI
INSTRUCTIONAL LEADERSHIP TEAM PARENT REP NOW HAS E-MAIL ADDRESS
The Wicomico High School
Instructional Leadership Team now has an e-mail address for parental
concerns. Amy Crouse, the parent representative on the ILT team, will
get the e-mails and bring relevant parental concerns to the team to be
addressed. You can send an email to
WiHiParents@wcboe.org , or click on the link at the top of
the page.
"A Road Map to College
Access" - BLOG FOR COLLEGE RESOURCES HAS STARTED
New for 2008! A Blogger page has recently been created to provide
valuable information for college access. Students can obtain
information on scholarships, applying to college, financial aid, and
other resources to aid in applying to college. To gain access to the
blogger page, e-mail Ms. Jones, College Advisor at
angjones@wcboe.org
Reminder:
College Bound After School Program The after school program continues to
meet on Thursdays from 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM in room A-17. Students can
receive assistance with college applications, applying for financial
aid, completing scholarships, and have essays reviewed. For more
information visit Ms. Jones, College Advisor in C-building (office at
the intersection).
RACHEL'S CHALLENGE, TRAINING
PRESENTED, FRIENDS OF RACHEL TO START SOON
Wi-Hi
students had the experience of Rachel's Challenge last month. The project, started by the family of Rachel Joy Scott,
the first victim of the Columbine, CO school shootings in 1999,
emphasizes the need for a personal commitment to achieving societal
change. The program was also offered to parents and community
leaders in the Wi-Hi Auditorium. Wi-Hi will begin a Friends of Rachel
club within the next few weeks, using the 60 selected students trained
by the Rachel's Challenge group as facilitators. For more information
about Rachel's Challenge,
see the project's website.
WI-HI SPIRIT GEAR NOW AVAILABLE FROM OFFICE -
SEE MRS. GASKILL TO PURCHASE
Wi-Hi
Spirit Gear is now here! T-shirts are available for $10, long-sleeve
T-shirts are available for $12, crew sweatshirts are available for $25
and hoodie sweatshirts are available for $25. Sizes are available up to
4XL. See Mrs. Gaskill in the office to make your purchase either at
lunch or after school.
STUDENT
WORK-OUT CLUB TO BE OFFERED BY PHYS. ED. STAFF
Work-Out Session/ Meeting to be held
Tuesdays, at 3:15 in
the gym. This is for all Wi-Hi Students who are interested in working out and
getting in shape. See Ms. Bankert or Mr. Ball in the gym if you have any
questions. Bring signed permission slips with you! See Ms. Bankert or Mr. Ball
for the form.
DEF-CCAP OFFERS ASSISTANCE IN COLLEGE
APPLICATIONS, SCHOLARSHIP SEARCHES
Wicomico High School is one of the
Lower Shore high schools (Washington and Crisfield are the other two)
participating in the DEF-CCAP Program. This program was made possible in
part due to a pilot program grant from the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation.
This program has now received additional funding which enables it to
continue thanks to a grant from the Maryland Higher Education Commission
GEAR UP Program. The DEF Mission is:” To improve educational
opportunities for residents of the Lower Delmarva Peninsula using a
regional approach to facilitate accessibility, quality, and
effectiveness of education for all ages.” Please feel free to contact:
Mrs. Rhonda Elswick, DEF-CCAP Manager
Delmarva Education Foundation
122 South Division Street
Salisbury, Maryland 21801
Email: def@delmarvaed.org
Website: www.delmarvaed.org
For more information on the GEAR UP program please feel free to contact:
Ms. Erin Holmes, GEAR UP Facilitator
Wicomico High School
201 Long Avenues
Salisbury, Maryland 21802
410-677-5146
Mrs. Rhonda Elswick is the WI-HI DEF-CCAP Manager/Advisor. She will be
working closely with the students, the GEAR UP Coordinator, the teachers
and guidance staff. Assisting Mrs. Elswick will be Mrs. Anna Carter
(DEF-CCAP Advisor) at Wicomico High School. Mrs. Elswick and Mrs. Carter
will be available to help students gain early awareness and readiness
for university programs. This success comes about through the ability to
search for scholarship and college information. By being prepared for
the SAT and Act admission exams, by having a complete resume and cover
letters, as well as scholarship and college essays completed in addition
to completing the Financial Aid forms.
AFTER-SCHOOL TUTORING AVAILABLE
FOR CORE SUBJECTS, COMPUTER LAB NOW OPEN
Wi-Hi has begun its after-school
tutoring schedule! The Computer Lab is open Monday through Friday from
3:15-4:30 for all students to do work on our computer network. Also,
Math and Science tutoring is now available on Tuesdays (in A-1) and
Thursdays (in D-13) from 3:00-4:30, and by appointment only on
Wednesdays in A-1. Social Studies and English tutoring is
available on Tuesdays and Thursdays in A-14.
COLLEGE ADVISOR PROGRAM
FROM LOYOLA COLLEGE
Loyola College has partnered with several High Schools throughout
the state to carry out the mission of the Jack Kent Cook and
Wicomico High School is one of the chosen schools. A Loyola College
Advisor has been assigned to Wicomico High School to assist the
seniors with college applications, scholarship research, essays, and
the financial aid process throughout the school year. The College
Advising Corps is an initiative designed to provide high school
students with the necessary resources to apply to a college or
university of their choice. To schedule an appointment visit Ms.
Jones in C-building at the intersection or e-mail angjones@wcboe.org
Office hours are available on Monday and Wednesday through Friday.
The Guidance Page now has downloadable
forms for scholarships. The Delta Sigma Academic and Ivy
scholarships and the Burger King scholarship forms are now available. The
Toyota Scholarship, given to one student per school, is also available, as is
the David Timmons Memorial Scholarship, to be given to a student with an
interest in civil engineering, architecture, drafting, surveying or related
fields. MORE FORMS HAVE BEEN ADDED! (3/17/08)
The forms require
the free Adobe Acrobat reader, which is available here.
EXAM EXEMPTION POLICY AVAILABLE FOR
PARENTAL REVIEW
WiHi students have the opportunity to
be exempt from their final exams!
Using a combination of academic
achievement throughout the year and attendance starting Jan. 22rd, students
may earn exemption in individual classes for final exams.
Click here to find out more!
Quote of the Day ….. “The choices you make today determine the choices
you get to make tomorrow”.
The word of the day is “PREVALENT” - (PREH-vah-lent) adj ** Definition –
Widespread; generally accepted. Reed had no patience with the conservative
views prevalent in the America of his day.
Exam Exemption Forms are due to Mrs. Melvin today by 3pm.
Get the latest info on
National Honor Society meetings and activities on the WiHi NHS page.
Find out
what's available at the WiHi Media Center on the newlyexpanded page.
Wicomico High School and
Salisbury university are partners in the PDS program Professional
Development Schools. PDS schools serve as training grounds for student
intern teachers in the last stages of their preparation to be educators.
Read
more about the mission and goal of this program here.
Can't find
what you need? Take a look on the Internet using our collection of
search tools. Teachers, E-mail
Bill Duck with the types of tools you'd
like to see on this page!
Core
Learning Goals, tutorials for computer tasks, and more. Designed with
teachers in mind!
Wicomico High School will be the PREMIER high
school in Wicomico County within two years or less as indicated by an
INCREASE in academic achievement and a DECREASE in disruptive
behavior.
Our
mission at Wicomico High School, a diverse community, is to promote
lifelong learning and fully develop the individual potential of all our
students. By providing a variety of instructional experiences, we strive
to prepare our students to succeed in an everchanging world.
Wi-Hi's
Team America Rocketry Competition team made its national debut last week and
its was extremely successful! Team members had to build a rocket capable of
carrying a regular egg a height of 750 feet and return it safely.
The team finished 23rd out of 643 teams, putting them in the 4% of all teams
competing. Congrats!
All
Wi-Hi students should have received their 4th Marking Term Progress
report by the end of the day today. Please review with your student
their percentages in each class, and feel free to contact teachers with
any concerns. The school phone number is (410) 677-5146 and messages
left for teachers will be returned promptly, usually by that night.
Sport physicals can be done
on June 5 from 6-8 pm at Parkside High School. This physical will be
good for all of the 2008-2009 school/athletic year. Cost is $15. Insurance
will not be taken, just a flat cost. All athletes are welcome,
even those kids who will be coming from 8th grade into Wi-Hi. If they
choose not to come to this session, they need to have a physical dated
AFTER June 1, 2008 in order to play sports.
The
Dept of Computer Science at the University of Maryland, College Park, is
sponsoring a program this Summer(2008), for middle and high school
students interested in computer science/computer programming. This program is offered at no cost to
the student. Information about the program (including online application
form) can be found at the program's web site:
The Wicomico High School
Instructional Leadership Team now has an e-mail address for parental
concerns. Amy Crouse, the parent representative on the ILT team, will
get the e-mails and bring relevant parental concerns to the team to be
addressed. You can send an email to
Wi-Hi
students had the experience of Rachel's Challenge last month. The project, started by the family of Rachel Joy Scott,
the first victim of the Columbine, CO school shootings in 1999,
emphasizes the need for a personal commitment to achieving societal
change. The program was also offered to parents and community
leaders in the Wi-Hi Auditorium. Wi-Hi will begin a Friends of Rachel
club within the next few weeks, using the 60 selected students trained
by the Rachel's Challenge group as facilitators. For more information
about Rachel's Challenge, 
STUDENT
WORK-OUT CLUB TO BE OFFERED BY PHYS. ED. STAFF
EXAM EXEMPTION POLICY AVAILABLE FOR
PARENTAL REVIEW
