PWSH Wolf Howl

We look forward to seeing our students tomorrow, August 13! Here is some important information regarding your first day back.

*All students should check your schedule tomorrow morning before coming to school. Our counselors have been working to balance classes, and some changes may have been made.

*All students with a zero hour begin at 8:00 a.m. All other students need to be in class promptly at 9:05 a.m.

*Every student should wear their badge on the first day. If you do not have a new badge, plan to wear your badge from last year until a new badge is made. Any student without a badge should report to the student center to get a temporary badge. This is extremely important for the safety of our students and staff!

*Any students who did not pick up their parking permit or Chromebook may do so during lunches tomorrow.

*Any student with a dual credit class will report to the Wolf Den (Room A1117) with the exception of those who have dual credit 2nd period. 2nd period dual credit students will need to report to the cafeteria. *All students with senior release who do not have transportation off campus will need to report to the Wolf Den (Room A1117).

Building Hours: Monday-Friday from 7:30 a.m.-4:45 p.m

Bus Information

The route finder is located at https://www.pisd.edu/Page/6723, and rider eligibility is based on a student’s home address. Busses pick up and drop off at the bus lane on the North side of Building A.

Carpool Pick up and Drop Off

Please use the parking lot, rather than the bus lane, north of the Competition Gym located off Willow Bend on the east side of the school or the west parking lot in front of the Career Education Building (G bldg.). Enter off Parker Road, rather than at flag pole entrance. Please exit via student parking lot on the west side.

As a reminder, Plano ISD participates in the federal meal program, which provides free and reduced-price meals to students who qualify. Families who may qualify for meal benefits should complete a meal application for the 2024-25 school year, available through Parent Portal or via the website.

This back to school resources web page provides a lot of helpful information to help you start your school year.

The cost for student parking permits is $75 for the school year (September – May). Parking permits are now sold through Rycor.

Parking permits are now sold through Rycor. Information can be found at Rycor Student Quick Pay.

Using Rycor/Student Quick Pay

First-time registration: When using Rycor for the first time, registration is required. Once registration is complete, there may be a one-time delay before the parent will be able to see their child’s meal account balance. After that time, account payments will be posted throughout the day.

To register, follow this link: StudentQuickPay.com.

How to Register to Create an Online "Student Quick Pay" Account

Please visit this link for step-by-step instructions. The district is pleased to be able to offer this full-service comprehensive on-line payment option to all Plano ISD parents.

You will also need to complete the 2024-25 Plano West Parking Agreement (click here). Beginning the first day of school, all students will need a parking permit to park on campus, including those who have already purchased a senior parking spot. All parking permits can be picked up in the Arctic office in the Student Services Office. You will need a copy of your receipt and your driver's license. If you have any questions, please contact Patty Hollenkamp at 972-469-9716 or by email at patty.hollenkamp@pisd.edu.

PARKING PERMITS ARE REQUIRED TO PARK IN THE PLANO WEST PARKING LOTS DURING THE SCHOOL DAY. STUDENTS MUST PARK IN AREAS DESIGNATED AS “STUDENT PARKING ONLY”. Cars will be towed when parked in ALL other areas.

Please click on the links below for important information about school and classroom libraries.

This guideline goes over what foods can be sold during the school day and the procedure for exempt days.

Schedule Change Guidelines:

Students must follow their full schedule for the first week of school.

Students can come to the counseling office to pick up a schedule change request form during lunch, before or after school.

Students can come to the counseling office during the current “missing period” ONLY.

Students must have a parent signature for a schedule change.

Schedule changes will ONLY be permitted for the following reasons:

· I am a senior and I am not enrolled in the class needed for graduation

· I have the same class twice on my schedule

· I am enrolled in a class for which I have already earned credit

· Level changes will be considered (i.e. honors to on-level)

· I have a program change (i.e. band, athletics, cheer, choir, etc.)

No elective course changes will be granted.

Schedule changes are not guaranteed and please allow 48 hours for completion.

Please know we want EVERY student to have a correct schedule and to receive their course choices….due to limited seat availability that may not happen.

The deadline to request a schedule change will be August 23rd.

AP and DUAL CREDIT COURSE CHANGE DEADLINE: August 30th

After this deadline you will remain in course until the 1st 9 weeks has ended: Oct. 11th. (See Counselor to request change at that time.)

Senior Release: If a student has senior release 6th or 7th period, he or she needs to plan to be picked up or have his or her own transportation. Students may not be on campus unsupervised. Any student who has Senior Release and remains on campus must remain in the Wolf Den with teacher supervision.

Students and parents should check Skyward for updates to schedules, and all students should be mindful to check their schedules Tuesday, August 13, before coming to school. No schedules will be printed at the campus.

Note to seniors about college applications: PWSH counselors will be visiting social studies classes in late August to review the application process, transcript request and procedures for requesting letters of recommendation through schooLinks.

Plano West Counselors:

Tracy Eubanks Lead Counselor tracy.eubanks@pisd.edu 469-752-9616

Ann Eaglin A - Chi ann.eaglin@pisd.edu 469-752-9678

Stacy Jones Cho - Ham stacy.jones@pisd.edu 469-752-9617

Leigh Ann Field Han - Lon leighann.field@pisd.edu 469-752-9619

Delinda Dudley Lop - Pap delinda.dudley@pisd.edu 469-752-9760

Sarah Sumpter Par - Sm sarah.sumpter@pisd.edu 469-752-9715

Linda Taylor Sn - Z linda.taylor@pisd.edu 469-752-9626

Yahaira Rodriguez ESL/Newcomer yahaira.rodriguez@pisd.edu 469-752-9618

Student Services is a busy department focused on attendance and student conduct. Here are a few helpful links to assist with popular inquiries:

• Attendance and absences, visit the PWSH website for more details.
  
• Verification of Enrollment (VOE) Form, complete the online form and it will be emailed to you. Please allow 48 hours.
• PISD student dress code guidelines

Parents did you know that you can save time and stay in your car when you follow our "SPEEDY STUDENT CHECK-OUT PROCEDURE" in advanced?

Whenever you know your student has to leave school early for an appointment, please write a note with your student’s name, and the time they will need to leave that day.

• The student will bring the note to the Student Services Office (in the cafeteria) first thing in the morning.
• The student will complete the sign-out procedure, and they will receive a "Permit to Leave" with the time they need to leave.
• Your child will show the pass to the teacher at that time, and he/she will be allowed to leave and meet you outside of the school.
• Student Services always need parental permission for a student to leave school unless it is the student's lunch hour.
• Please remind your student to always sign out and sign in at our Student Services office

• Per PISD school board policy FNCA (LOCAL), “Students in grades 6–12 shall wear an approved student identification (ID) card while on school grounds and while aboard District school buses or other District-provided transportation. Wearing student ID cards may be required at school-sponsored or school-related events as determined by the campus principal. Students may be excused from wearing ID cards during classes where doing so presents a hazard to student safety. While on school grounds, at other District facilities, or at school-sponsored or school-related events, students shall provide access to their ID card to any staff member when requested.”

• “Student ID cards shall be worn on a neck lanyard so that the front of the card (photo side) is visible over the outermost layer of clothing. No sticker, pin, or other item shall be affixed to the front of the ID card. Any neck lanyard provided to students by the District shall have a breakaway feature.”

Please click on the link below for information about Plano ISD athletic ticket information. All tickets may be purchased online through Hometown Tickets.

Plano ISD Ticket Purchase Information

Attention Seniors!

If you did not pick up your Blue Nation t-shirt (all students) or Class of 2025 yard sign (PTSA student members only), you will have another opportunity to pick them up next Wednesday, August 21, in the cafeteria after school. This will be the final opportunity to pick up yard signs at the school. If you are unable to pick up your shirt/sign on Wednesday please contact Kim at yardsigns@wolfdenptsa.org.

Plano West Royales drill team is now taking registrations for its annual Mini Royales clinic. Registrants (the "minis") in grades K-5 will spend an afternoon at Plano West with the Royales on Saturday, Sept. 14 [1-4 p.m.] learning a dance and doing a craft, etc. Then they have the opportunity to perform at Clark Stadium before the Plano West football game on Friday, September 20. Registration is $60 and will include a guaranteed shirt if registration is received by August 26,

Plano West Senior High Website:

http://k-12.pisd.edu/Schools/pwsh/

PWSH PTSA website:

www.wolfdenptsa.org

Location: 5601 W Parker Rd, Plano, TX, United States
Phone: 469-752-9600