(from The Northwest Current, Wednesday, April 8, 2009)
MAKING THE BEST INVESTMENT IN OUR FUTURE
Mayor Adrian Fenty has often emphasized his wish that neighborhood schools become centers of community activity. Those of us in leadership positions at Wilson High School believe that the upcoming modernization of Wilson provides the perfect opportunity to create an incredible community resource.
However, the current D.C. Public Schools Master Facilities Plan shows a funding level for Wilson that is obviously inadequate. For instance, the funds allocated are roughly the same as being spent for the modernization of Deal Middle School, which will open this fall with an enrollment about half of Wilson's -- and with 105,000 less square feet than Wilson’s proposed 286,000.
At the proposed level of funding, the city would squander an opportunity to make Wilson a great school and a great community resource. That would be a loss for our kids, for our community, for the city that our school serves and for taxpayers.
Woodrow Wilson High School was built during the Great Depression, opening in September 1935. When funds ran low, cost-cutting measures left Wilson with a building on 11 levels -- resulting in useless corridors taking up space in a constrained building area and limited accessibility for disabled students and faculty (of course, this was prior to federal disability laws). It is the D.C. Public Schools system’s only high school with this daunting and potentially costly modernization challenge. Wilson's gymnasium was built in the 1970s; the corners cut then meant that it was substandard on the day it opened. We cannot allow our students and our community to be shortchanged again.
A conceptual design developed for Wilson over the past year showed how a modernization could create a model school and provide the following in community enhancements:
• a gymnasium built beside the new Wilson pool to provide a neighborhood recreation complex that would provide sorely needed services while achieving long-term economies of scale in operating costs related to management, maintenance, utilities and security;
• a media center accessible to the public during non-school hours for workshops and meetings;
• a new state-of-the-art performing and visual arts center also available during non-school hours;
• new underground parking available after-hours for pool users and attendees of community events.
We believe the existing plan could be implemented comfortably if Wilson’s allocation were equal to at least the average per-pupil level proposed for the other D.C. Public Schools high schools. Instead, what is contained in the plan put forward by the mayor and the Office of Public Education Facilities and Modernization is a funding level that, in the opinion of both architecture and education professionals, would make it very difficult to meet the educational program requirements for a 21st-century school.
Among the city’s comprehensive high schools, Wilson is the largest and most diverse, with a current enrollment of 1,500 (projected at 1,600) students from all wards and all 22 Zip codes. Based on projected enrollment for modernized schools, Wilson’s per-pupil spending is the lowest in the facilities plan for all high schools. Its per-pupil spending is $40,088 vs. an average of $62,029 for the other 12 high schools. What is fair about that? Wilson’s overall budget of $64 million compares unfavorably with recent similar projects in Arlington -- that is, schools that were a combination of rehabilitation and new construction: Washington-Lee High School at $95.2 million (1,500 students at $63,467 per pupil) and Yorktown at $92 million (1,600 students at $57,500 per pupil).
Mayor Fenty campaigned on a promise to make our schools the best in the country. A first-class school needs a first-class building. A fully modernized building, properly designed and built, could provide a top facility for our students, as well as our whole community, and serve the city for the next 75 years. This will be the most important investment made in our community in decades.
We need to work together to make sure that when the final budget is approved, the mayor and the D.C. Council properly fund a modernization of Woodrow Wilson that will provide a vital anchor for our community.
Mary Giffin and Susan Carter are co-presidents of the Wilson High School Parent-Teacher-Student Association, and Mary Froning is chair of the Wilson Local School Restructuring Team.
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Thursday, April 9, 2009
Thursday, November 6, 2008
HALL SWEEPS
Message from Wilson HS Principal Pete Cahall:
We have completed our first advisory and I am pleased to inform you that the state of Wilson is strong but needs to improve even more.
Our biggest problem right now is getting students to school and to each of their classes on time. When students are late to school or to class, they are missing valuable instruction and it is a disruption to our learning climate. Our school day begins at 8:45 am and we need students to be at school on time. Students also have five minutes to transition from one class to the next. I have found this to be enough time to from any point in the building however students stop to socialize and do not move to their next class until the bell rings to begin class.
Therefore, beginning Thursday, November 6, we will institute random daily hall sweeps. Any student found in the hall after the bell rings will be escorted to a holding room where we will assign a consequence ranging from lunch detention to suspension for repeat offenders. I know that we may think that this is a drastic step but please trust me when I say that we need to do this to maintain control and order in our school.
I hope that you will assist us in talking with your student about the need to be on time to school and to each class. I hope that you will support us in our effort to provide a safe and conducive learning climate for all of our students. I believe that if we can successfully eliminate this problem that we will find that many of the other problems that we encounter disappear. Thank you. I sincerely appreciate your continued support of our students, staff, and school.
We have completed our first advisory and I am pleased to inform you that the state of Wilson is strong but needs to improve even more.
Our biggest problem right now is getting students to school and to each of their classes on time. When students are late to school or to class, they are missing valuable instruction and it is a disruption to our learning climate. Our school day begins at 8:45 am and we need students to be at school on time. Students also have five minutes to transition from one class to the next. I have found this to be enough time to from any point in the building however students stop to socialize and do not move to their next class until the bell rings to begin class.
Therefore, beginning Thursday, November 6, we will institute random daily hall sweeps. Any student found in the hall after the bell rings will be escorted to a holding room where we will assign a consequence ranging from lunch detention to suspension for repeat offenders. I know that we may think that this is a drastic step but please trust me when I say that we need to do this to maintain control and order in our school.
I hope that you will assist us in talking with your student about the need to be on time to school and to each class. I hope that you will support us in our effort to provide a safe and conducive learning climate for all of our students. I believe that if we can successfully eliminate this problem that we will find that many of the other problems that we encounter disappear. Thank you. I sincerely appreciate your continued support of our students, staff, and school.
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
"Wilson High School Daily Bulletin"
"Creating the Model Urban High School in the United States”
Monday, Novembe 3, 2008
Weekly Calendar:
Monday Faculty Meeting in the Library 3:30-4:30
Tuesday Election Day - School is in Session
Wednesday Address to the Wilson High School Community by Mr. Cahall
Senior Class Parent and Student PTSA Meeting 7:00-9:00 pm
Thursday
Friday During Homeroom - First Advisory Reports Cards Issued
Back to Normal - With homecoming two weeks ago and having three advisory periods last week due to the DCBAS and enrollment audit, we will have a regular schedule this week and hopefully get back to the basics in adhering to the our established expectations.
Refocus, Remind, Reinforce - We have completed our first advisory and I want to share with you my assessment of our performance. Therefore, I will be addressing the Wilson student-body and staff on Wednesday via closed circuit TV. During this time, I will share what is working and what needs to be changed or improved. This is the beginning of phase two of the year one plan in making Wilson the Model Urban High School in the United States of America.
ACE Mentor Program - We will be meeting this Thursday (11/6) after school in Room 320 for our field trip. Please see Mr. O'Steen if you need to get the permission slip forms for touring the pool construction site. These forms must be turned in for you to take part in the hard hat tour. Please be sure to wear durable, close-toed shoes that you wouldn't mind getting dirty/muddy. See you then!
Report Cards - To be distributed to students in homeroom on Friday (15 minutes). A schedule will be created and announced. A copy of the report card will be mailed home also.
Historic Election - The general election will be this Tuesday, November 4, 2008 and school is open for students. It is the first election where a female will be elected as the Vice President or the first African American elected as president. I have requested that teachers participate in the "Homework Free" night on Tuesday so that students can follow the election results. Please understand that this request is only that a request and a teacher has the option of assigning homework. We expect all students to be in school on Tuesday and Wednesday. If you are 18 or older, I encourage you to vote.
Community Service Hours - Students, who have community service hours, please turn them into Ms. Spinner in the Counseling Office.
Emerging Leaders Intern Program - Students who signed up for "The Mayor's Emerging Leaders Intern Program," please see Ms. Spinner the Counseling Office.
Miss District of Columbia - If you are interested in participating in this year's Miss District of Columbia USA and Miss District of Columbia Teen USA pageants, you can pick up information and an application from Ms. Spinner in the Counseling Office. To be eligible, you must be single, never given birth to a child, a United States citizen, a resident of or attending school in the District of Columbia, and between the ages of 15 and 26.
Monday, Novembe 3, 2008
Weekly Calendar:
Monday Faculty Meeting in the Library 3:30-4:30
Tuesday Election Day - School is in Session
Wednesday Address to the Wilson High School Community by Mr. Cahall
Senior Class Parent and Student PTSA Meeting 7:00-9:00 pm
Thursday
Friday During Homeroom - First Advisory Reports Cards Issued
Back to Normal - With homecoming two weeks ago and having three advisory periods last week due to the DCBAS and enrollment audit, we will have a regular schedule this week and hopefully get back to the basics in adhering to the our established expectations.
Refocus, Remind, Reinforce - We have completed our first advisory and I want to share with you my assessment of our performance. Therefore, I will be addressing the Wilson student-body and staff on Wednesday via closed circuit TV. During this time, I will share what is working and what needs to be changed or improved. This is the beginning of phase two of the year one plan in making Wilson the Model Urban High School in the United States of America.
ACE Mentor Program - We will be meeting this Thursday (11/6) after school in Room 320 for our field trip. Please see Mr. O'Steen if you need to get the permission slip forms for touring the pool construction site. These forms must be turned in for you to take part in the hard hat tour. Please be sure to wear durable, close-toed shoes that you wouldn't mind getting dirty/muddy. See you then!
Report Cards - To be distributed to students in homeroom on Friday (15 minutes). A schedule will be created and announced. A copy of the report card will be mailed home also.
Historic Election - The general election will be this Tuesday, November 4, 2008 and school is open for students. It is the first election where a female will be elected as the Vice President or the first African American elected as president. I have requested that teachers participate in the "Homework Free" night on Tuesday so that students can follow the election results. Please understand that this request is only that a request and a teacher has the option of assigning homework. We expect all students to be in school on Tuesday and Wednesday. If you are 18 or older, I encourage you to vote.
Community Service Hours - Students, who have community service hours, please turn them into Ms. Spinner in the Counseling Office.
Emerging Leaders Intern Program - Students who signed up for "The Mayor's Emerging Leaders Intern Program," please see Ms. Spinner the Counseling Office.
Miss District of Columbia - If you are interested in participating in this year's Miss District of Columbia USA and Miss District of Columbia Teen USA pageants, you can pick up information and an application from Ms. Spinner in the Counseling Office. To be eligible, you must be single, never given birth to a child, a United States citizen, a resident of or attending school in the District of Columbia, and between the ages of 15 and 26.
United Nations Association Essay Contest - If you are interested in submitting an essay for the United Nations Essay Contest, please see Ms. Spinner in the Counseling Office for additional information. Winners will receive up to $500 in prize money. The deadline for submission is November 14, 2008.
National High School Oratorical Scholarship Program - The American Legion will sponsor the National High School Oratorical Scholarship Program, a Constitutional Speech Contest, with scholarship prizes up to $18,000 for first place. The District of Columbia Contest will be held on February 18-20, 2009. Please see Ms. Spinner in the Counseling Office for additional information.
College Visits this Week: Seniors, please pick up a pass from Ms. Bean in the College and Career Center 24 hours prior to the visit if you would like to talk with representatives from any of these colleges. All college visits will occur in room 108 unless otherwise noted.
November 3, 2008
10:00 AM Cal Arts
11:00 AM Occidental
STEP Fairleigh-Dickinson
November 4, 2008
STEP Guilford
November 6, 2008
10:15 AM Johns Hopkins University
11:15 AM Virginia Tech University
STEP Bowie State University
“Make It a Great Day or Not, the Choice is YOURS”
Senior Parents and Students Meeting
Senior Families!
The 2nd Senior Family Meeting will take place on
Wednesday, November 4, 2008
The 2nd Senior Family Meeting will take place on
Wednesday, November 4, 2008
7:00 pm
Wilson Library
Scheduled Speakers
- Representative from DC CAP (scholarship office)
- Representative from Sun Trust Bank to talk about student loans
- Sandy Bean from Wilson's College and Career Office
- Information on Senior expenses and important dates
- John Snoddy and other Wilson Counselors
There will be time for questions and answers
Last year's college placements: Per request of the first senior parent meeting, a list of last year's seniors and the colleges/universities they are attending is posted on the Wilson website,
under the section titled "College and Career Center."
Remember
- Get in request for transcripts
- You must send the SAT/ACT scores to the schools your child is applying to
- "Brag Sheet" should be sent in to counselor completing recommendation as soon as possible.
For more information on the meeting
contact: Beth Perry-202-291-3737
Scheduled Speakers
- Representative from DC CAP (scholarship office)
- Representative from Sun Trust Bank to talk about student loans
- Sandy Bean from Wilson's College and Career Office
- Information on Senior expenses and important dates
- John Snoddy and other Wilson Counselors
There will be time for questions and answers
Last year's college placements: Per request of the first senior parent meeting, a list of last year's seniors and the colleges/universities they are attending is posted on the Wilson website,
under the section titled "College and Career Center."
Remember
- Get in request for transcripts
- You must send the SAT/ACT scores to the schools your child is applying to
- "Brag Sheet" should be sent in to counselor completing recommendation as soon as possible.
For more information on the meeting
contact: Beth Perry-202-291-3737
Saturday, November 1, 2008
Remembering FRANKLIN FANTROY
The Wilson community has lost one of its own.Wilson Senior, Franklin Fantroy was shot and killed as a result of senseless violence.
He was the victim of an armed robbery as he walked home from the neighborhood recreation center.
His family and friends are in our prayers.
Funeral arrangements for Franklin are as follows:
Monday, November 3, 2008
Viewing 8:30-10:30
Mass 10:30
St. Peter Catholic Church
313 2nd Street S.E.
Washington, DC
Franklin You Will Be Missed
Friday, October 31, 2008
"Wilson High School Daily Bulletin"
"Creating the Model Urban High School in the United States”
Monday, October 27, 2008
Today Is Day 2
October 29, 2008
Davidson College 9:30 AM
“Make It a Great Day or Not, the Choice is YOURS”
Monday, October 27, 2008
Today Is Day 2
Weekly Calendar:
Monday First Day of the Second Advisory
Tuesday Local School Restructuring Team (LSRT) Meeting
Monday First Day of the Second Advisory
Tuesday Local School Restructuring Team (LSRT) Meeting
7:30-8:30 in room 108
Wednesday DCBAS Math Assessment 9:50-11:10
Thursday DCBAS Reading Assessment 9:50-11:10
Wilson Night at Deal 7:00-9:00 at Deal
Friday Records Day – Students Released at 12:15
Putting Service in Spirit Week - Did you know Wilson is the only high school in DC that hosts a blood drive? On Tuesday, October 21st, we held our seventh annual Blood Drive in collaboration with the Red Cross, Wilson’s SciMaTech Academy and the Math, Science and Computer Science Departments. Sixty eight (68) students, faculty staff, parents and community members offered to donate the “gift of life” and 33 pints of blood were collected.
This year’s blood drive was dedicated to Mr. Lorenzo Morgan and Mr. Jeff Schultz, two Wilson staff who recently underwent surgery. Thanks to every one who offered to donate and to the blood drive planning team chaired by SciMaTech’s Camille Huggins and Ben Mingo. The rest of the planning team included Raul Gonzalez, Hebing Zhou , Hong Qian Zhu, Nabila Mangum, Bo Ratha, Adam Roberts, Wei Zheng.
College Visits this Week: Seniors, please pick up a pass from Ms. Bean in the College and Career Center 24 hours prior to the visit if you would like to talk with representatives from any of these colleges. All college visits will occur in room 108 unless otherwise noted.
October 27, 2008
George Washington University STEP
Wednesday DCBAS Math Assessment 9:50-11:10
Thursday DCBAS Reading Assessment 9:50-11:10
Wilson Night at Deal 7:00-9:00 at Deal
Friday Records Day – Students Released at 12:15
Putting Service in Spirit Week - Did you know Wilson is the only high school in DC that hosts a blood drive? On Tuesday, October 21st, we held our seventh annual Blood Drive in collaboration with the Red Cross, Wilson’s SciMaTech Academy and the Math, Science and Computer Science Departments. Sixty eight (68) students, faculty staff, parents and community members offered to donate the “gift of life” and 33 pints of blood were collected.
This year’s blood drive was dedicated to Mr. Lorenzo Morgan and Mr. Jeff Schultz, two Wilson staff who recently underwent surgery. Thanks to every one who offered to donate and to the blood drive planning team chaired by SciMaTech’s Camille Huggins and Ben Mingo. The rest of the planning team included Raul Gonzalez, Hebing Zhou , Hong Qian Zhu, Nabila Mangum, Bo Ratha, Adam Roberts, Wei Zheng.
College Visits this Week: Seniors, please pick up a pass from Ms. Bean in the College and Career Center 24 hours prior to the visit if you would like to talk with representatives from any of these colleges. All college visits will occur in room 108 unless otherwise noted.
October 27, 2008
George Washington University STEP
October 28, 2008
Bentley College 9:00 AM
University of Rochester 9:30 AM
Colby-Sawyer College, NH 10:00 AM
University of Maryland 11:00 AM
Bentley College 9:00 AM
University of Rochester 9:30 AM
Colby-Sawyer College, NH 10:00 AM
University of Maryland 11:00 AM
October 29, 2008
Davidson College 9:30 AM
October 30, 2008
University of Pittsburgh 11:00 AM
University of Pittsburgh 11:00 AM
October 31, 2008
York College of Pennsylvania 9:00 AM
York College of Pennsylvania 9:00 AM
“Make It a Great Day or Not, the Choice is YOURS”
Friday, October 3, 2008
Parent-Teacher Conferences
Friday, October 3, 2008Teachers will be available to meet with
parents from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm
and 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm.
School is closed for students
Thursday, October 2, 2008
"Wilson High School Daily Bulletin"
“Cre
ating the Model Urban High School in the United States”
Thursday, October 2, 2008
Today is Day 1
Weekly Calendar:
Thursday
JV Boys Soccer vs. St. Anselms 4:15
Gay Straight Alliance Meeting at STEP in room L26
Friday
No School for Students – Parent Conferences 12:00-7:00 pm
Varsity Boys Soccer vs. Ballou 4:00 pm
Varsity Club Girls Soccer vs. Maret at Duke Ellington 4:00 pm
Varsity Football vs. Sidwell Friends at 7:00 pm
Parent-Teacher Conferences – will be held this Friday, October 3, 2008. Teachers will be available to meet with parents from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm and 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. School is closed for students on Friday.
COMMUNITY SERVICE OPPORTUNITY - Student Conservation Association—A DCPS Office of Out of School Time vetted organizations is offering a School’s Out for Student’s Service Project
WHEN: Friday October 3, 2008
Meet at Eastern Market Metro 8:45am to get van rides to the park. Back by 3:00pm
WHO: All students invited
WHAT: Help clean up Anacostia Park/River and learn about how you affect the entire watershed.
WHERE: Anacostia Park
WHY: Get community service hours! Be a positive part of your community!
DETAILS: Bring a positive attitude, bagged lunch, water bottle, and clothes/shoes you don’t mind getting dirty.
MUST HAVE A WAIVER SIGNED BY PARENT. RSVP to UTH@thesca.org to receive waver to bring on the day of.
YOUTH VENTURE - Youth Venture is a DCPS Office of Out of School Time vetted organization which funds student groups or businesses that wish to make a positive social impact on the world. Their "DREAM IT DO IT" Challenge begins on October 18th and they would like to invite Wilson students to apply for the program. 10 sessions of planning and learning allows students to get up to $1000 in seed money for their program which addresses a unique community need. For more information, please stop by room 227 to pick up an application from Ms. Josephson (Jamie.Josephson@dc.gov) or contact amontemurro@youthventure.org from Youth Venture directly.
Upcoming events from the Music Department: If any faculty member is interested in singing Carol of the Bells and Silent Night in the Annual Winter Concert (December 16, 6:00 PM), please meet in Room A-1 during S.T.E.P. on Friday. Additional rehearsals will be announced.
In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, 70 students in the Music Department will attend a performance by Na'Rimba at the Cultural Institute of Mexico on Monday, October 6. Students must have their permission slips signed by all teachers. Students must meet in room A-1 before departure. We will leave the building at 9:00 am.
Kennedy Center Performance - Winard Harper will perform in room A-1 on Thursday, October 2. If you are interested in hearing this outstanding jazz musician, contact Mrs. Williams-Chisholm by COB.
Attention All Squash Players - This is a reminder that there will be a meeting today at lunch in Ms. Johnston's room for anyone interested in joining the winter squash team.
Wilson’s Gay Straight Alliance - meets every Thursday in room L 26 next to the gym. Join us on Thursday during STEP. Wilson's Gay Straight Alliance strives to assure that every member of our school community is valued and respected regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity/expression. Wilson’s GSA is open to everyone, Straight, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transsexual, and Questioning.
College Visits this Week: Seniors, please pick up a pass from Ms. Bean in the College and Career Center 24 hours prior to the visit if you would like to talk with representatives from any of these colleges. All college visits will occur in room 108 unless otherwise noted.
Thursday
St. John’s University, NY 9:00
University of Colorado 9:30
Emmanuel College 10:00
Arizona University 11:00
University of Vermont STEP
“Make It a Great Day or Not, the Choice is YOURS”
ating the Model Urban High School in the United States”Thursday, October 2, 2008
Today is Day 1
Weekly Calendar:
Thursday
JV Boys Soccer vs. St. Anselms 4:15
Gay Straight Alliance Meeting at STEP in room L26
Friday
No School for Students – Parent Conferences 12:00-7:00 pm
Varsity Boys Soccer vs. Ballou 4:00 pm
Varsity Club Girls Soccer vs. Maret at Duke Ellington 4:00 pm
Varsity Football vs. Sidwell Friends at 7:00 pm
Parent-Teacher Conferences – will be held this Friday, October 3, 2008. Teachers will be available to meet with parents from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm and 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. School is closed for students on Friday.
COMMUNITY SERVICE OPPORTUNITY - Student Conservation Association—A DCPS Office of Out of School Time vetted organizations is offering a School’s Out for Student’s Service Project
WHEN: Friday October 3, 2008
Meet at Eastern Market Metro 8:45am to get van rides to the park. Back by 3:00pm
WHO: All students invited
WHAT: Help clean up Anacostia Park/River and learn about how you affect the entire watershed.
WHERE: Anacostia Park
WHY: Get community service hours! Be a positive part of your community!
DETAILS: Bring a positive attitude, bagged lunch, water bottle, and clothes/shoes you don’t mind getting dirty.
MUST HAVE A WAIVER SIGNED BY PARENT. RSVP to UTH@thesca.org to receive waver to bring on the day of.
YOUTH VENTURE - Youth Venture is a DCPS Office of Out of School Time vetted organization which funds student groups or businesses that wish to make a positive social impact on the world. Their "DREAM IT DO IT" Challenge begins on October 18th and they would like to invite Wilson students to apply for the program. 10 sessions of planning and learning allows students to get up to $1000 in seed money for their program which addresses a unique community need. For more information, please stop by room 227 to pick up an application from Ms. Josephson (Jamie.Josephson@dc.gov) or contact amontemurro@youthventure.org from Youth Venture directly.
Upcoming events from the Music Department: If any faculty member is interested in singing Carol of the Bells and Silent Night in the Annual Winter Concert (December 16, 6:00 PM), please meet in Room A-1 during S.T.E.P. on Friday. Additional rehearsals will be announced.
In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, 70 students in the Music Department will attend a performance by Na'Rimba at the Cultural Institute of Mexico on Monday, October 6. Students must have their permission slips signed by all teachers. Students must meet in room A-1 before departure. We will leave the building at 9:00 am.
Kennedy Center Performance - Winard Harper will perform in room A-1 on Thursday, October 2. If you are interested in hearing this outstanding jazz musician, contact Mrs. Williams-Chisholm by COB.
Attention All Squash Players - This is a reminder that there will be a meeting today at lunch in Ms. Johnston's room for anyone interested in joining the winter squash team.
Wilson’s Gay Straight Alliance - meets every Thursday in room L 26 next to the gym. Join us on Thursday during STEP. Wilson's Gay Straight Alliance strives to assure that every member of our school community is valued and respected regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity/expression. Wilson’s GSA is open to everyone, Straight, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transsexual, and Questioning.
College Visits this Week: Seniors, please pick up a pass from Ms. Bean in the College and Career Center 24 hours prior to the visit if you would like to talk with representatives from any of these colleges. All college visits will occur in room 108 unless otherwise noted.
Thursday
St. John’s University, NY 9:00
University of Colorado 9:30
Emmanuel College 10:00
Arizona University 11:00
University of Vermont STEP
“Make It a Great Day or Not, the Choice is YOURS”
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
"Wilson High School Daily Bulletin"
“Creating the Model Urban High School in the United States”
Wednedsay, September 17, 2008
Be on time to School and your Classes
Do something special today for someone else
Clubs and Activities Fair – Will be held this THURSDAY during STEP in the Stadium Exit Area. Meet and greet with Mentor's Inc., Men of Strength Club, Wilson's own band directors, Gay Straight Alliance, French Club and It's Academic!
Credit Recovery - Ask Ms. J about CREDIT RECOVERY when you stop by Room. 227 with your schedule and a copy of your schedule/transcript from your counselor that shows what classes you need to take to graduate on time.
Free SAT Prep Course - All students who signed up for AA LEAD’s FREE SAT PREP COURSE should report to Room 202 FRIDAY at 3:30 p.m. for class. DON'T FORGET!! IT'S FREE SAT PREP!
Art Club Meeting - The Art Club will meet at STEP today in Room 200. We welcome new members! You don't need to have talent. You just need to enjoy art and socializing with other people who do.
Wednedsay, September 17, 2008
Be on time to School and your Classes
Do something special today for someone else
Clubs and Activities Fair – Will be held this THURSDAY during STEP in the Stadium Exit Area. Meet and greet with Mentor's Inc., Men of Strength Club, Wilson's own band directors, Gay Straight Alliance, French Club and It's Academic!
Credit Recovery - Ask Ms. J about CREDIT RECOVERY when you stop by Room. 227 with your schedule and a copy of your schedule/transcript from your counselor that shows what classes you need to take to graduate on time.
Free SAT Prep Course - All students who signed up for AA LEAD’s FREE SAT PREP COURSE should report to Room 202 FRIDAY at 3:30 p.m. for class. DON'T FORGET!! IT'S FREE SAT PREP!
Art Club Meeting - The Art Club will meet at STEP today in Room 200. We welcome new members! You don't need to have talent. You just need to enjoy art and socializing with other people who do.
“Make It a Great Day or Not, the Choice is YOURS”
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
Wilson Tigers Ice Hockey Tryouts
Open skate and tryouts for
Wilson's Ice Hockey Tigers
This is the only public school ice hockey team in DC
Tryouts will be held at
Fort Dupont Arena
Monday, September 22
&
Wednesday, September 24th
7:30 pm -8:50 pm
7:30 pm -8:50 pm
Contact:
Athletic Director Michael Burnell
or
Coach Adam Davis
at
for more information. New players are welcome and there will be a hockey development and training program.
Wilson Debate Team Annual Fundraiser
The Debate Team is selling shares of
"STOCK IN TALK"
in the Debate Team
in the Debate Team
For a donation of $10 or more, you can become a shareholder in our team's success.In return for your investment you will receive a stock certificate and a receipt for tax purposes.
Team members will be selling shares of stock at the activities fair before Back to School Night on Thursday, September 18th.
Please help Wilson's
Three-Time Metro
Three-Time Metro
Champion Team
continue its winning ways!
continue its winning ways!
"Wilson High School Daily Bulletin"
"Creating the Model Urban High School in the United States"
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
Be on time to School and your Classes
Do something special today for someone else
Wilson Concert Choir - Please come and show your support of the Wilson Senior High School Concert Choir on Thursday, September 18, 6:00 pm - Back to School Night. The choir will perform for parents, friends and members of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. The sorority donated 40 choir robes to Wilson's Vocal Music Department. The performance will take place in the Library.
The World Language Study Center is Officially Open - Wilson's student-run center will be available to students Monday through Thursday from 3:30 pm - 4:45 pm on the third floor. Please check with your language instructor for more information. Also, advanced language students who are interested in tutoring, please see your language teacher for an application ASAP. Community service hours are available.
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
Be on time to School and your Classes
Do something special today for someone else
Wilson Concert Choir - Please come and show your support of the Wilson Senior High School Concert Choir on Thursday, September 18, 6:00 pm - Back to School Night. The choir will perform for parents, friends and members of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. The sorority donated 40 choir robes to Wilson's Vocal Music Department. The performance will take place in the Library.
The World Language Study Center is Officially Open - Wilson's student-run center will be available to students Monday through Thursday from 3:30 pm - 4:45 pm on the third floor. Please check with your language instructor for more information. Also, advanced language students who are interested in tutoring, please see your language teacher for an application ASAP. Community service hours are available.
“Make It a Great Day or Not, the Choice is YOURS”
Monday, September 15, 2008
Wilson High Back-To-School Night
Come Support Your Child's Education
Come Support Your Child's School
Come Support Your Child's Teachers
Please Join Us for
Back-To-School Night
Thursday, September 18, 2008
Parent Involvement Fair
(6:00 pm-6:50 pm)
Cafeteria
Come Support Your Child's School
Come Support Your Child's Teachers
Please Join Us for
Back-To-School Night
Thursday, September 18, 2008
Parent Involvement Fair
(6:00 pm-6:50 pm)
Cafeteria
- Parent Teacher Student Association (PTSA)
- Counseling Department
- After School and Extracurricular Activities
- The Beacon—Wilson’s Newspaper
- The Yearbook
Parent Orientation
(7:00 pm -9:00 pm)
Overview of the Program
- Counseling Department
- After School and Extracurricular Activities
- The Beacon—Wilson’s Newspaper
- The Yearbook
Parent Orientation
(7:00 pm -9:00 pm)
Overview of the Program
- Review of the course syllabus
- Hear about course and teacher expectations
- Learn how students will be assessed –
- Hear about course and teacher expectations
- Learn how students will be assessed –
grading policy & course requirements
- Learn how and when to contact a
- Learn how and when to contact a
teacher, counselor, or an administrator
- Meet and greet your student’s
- Meet and greet your student’s
teachers and counselor
- Learn how you can partner with
- Learn how you can partner with
our school to support your student’s
achievement and success
Parents are asked to enter the school
at the listed locations to pick up
your students schedule:
- Parents with students with the last names beginning with
A-F will enter the main building through the far right door
- Parents with students with the last names beginning with
G-O will enter the main building through the far left door
- Parents with students with the last names beginning with
P-Z will enter the school through the gymnasium doors
- Parents with students with the last names beginning with
A-F will enter the main building through the far right door
- Parents with students with the last names beginning with
G-O will enter the main building through the far left door
- Parents with students with the last names beginning with
P-Z will enter the school through the gymnasium doors
Sunday, September 14, 2008
College Visits this Week
Monday, September 15th - Friday, September 19th
SENIORS
Come learn about various
Colleges and Universities
Seniors, please pick up a pass from Ms. Bean in the College and Career Center 24 hours prior to the visit if you would like to talk with representatives from any of these colleges.
The meeting location for all the schools is Room 108.
Monday
9:00 am Bucknell College
11:40 am Indiana University
Tuesday
10:00 am Rice University
11:45 am (STEP) Colby College
Wednesday
9:00 am Wellesley College
10:30 am Wesleyan University
11:00 am Boston University
11:45 am (STEP) Tuskegee
Thursday
10:00 am Reed College
Friday
9:00 am Elon University
10:00 am University of Maryland Baltimore County
SENIORSCome learn about various
Colleges and Universities
Seniors, please pick up a pass from Ms. Bean in the College and Career Center 24 hours prior to the visit if you would like to talk with representatives from any of these colleges.
The meeting location for all the schools is Room 108.
Monday
9:00 am Bucknell College
11:40 am Indiana University
Tuesday
10:00 am Rice University
11:45 am (STEP) Colby College
Wednesday
9:00 am Wellesley College
10:30 am Wesleyan University
11:00 am Boston University
11:45 am (STEP) Tuskegee
Thursday
10:00 am Reed College
Friday
9:00 am Elon University
10:00 am University of Maryland Baltimore County
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