WHS Student Services Newsletter

Parents received an email from MajorClarity, a platform used by Mrs. Joyner and our school counselors to support students with their post-high school planning. The Department of Public Instruction (DPI) now requires that we share this plan with parents.

Please note: the message was intended only for 10th-grade parents, in accordance with DPI guidelines. The document you received reflects the plans students created during their 9th and 10th grade guidance sessions. It is not a registration form and will not impact the classes your student has already signed up for.

Only students can make changes to this document by logging into their MajorClarity account. This document can serve as a great conversation starter with your child about their plans after high school. You are not required to sign this document.

If you registered for summer classes at Wake Tech, check self-service to see the start date. Most of the summer classes will begin on May 19th. If you have registered for an in-person class, then you may need to miss your WHS class in order to attend. Please email Mrs. Joyner if you are taking an IN-PERSON summer class!

AP Exam Schedule: May 5–16 | Wakefield High School

AP Exams will be administered from May 5–16 at Wakefield High School.

🕖 Morning Exams: Arrive by 7:30 a.m.
🕦 Afternoon Exams: Arrive by 11:30 a.m.

🎒 What to Bring to Each Exam:

• Your school-issued Chromebook

• Your charging cord

• Your AP ID Number

✅ Be on time and fully prepared.
Check the WHS homepage for any updates.

Students can still apply for the Fall semester. You have until July 11th to apply. July 27th is the last day to register for classes. Classes are filling up, so I do not recommend waiting until July to apply. The deadline to register for summer classes was May 4th. You can no longer apply or register for summer classes. Once students have registered for their Fall class, they need to complete the google form that is linked in banner of the school's homepage. Please email sjoyner@wcpss.net with questions.

Fall Timeline

SENIORS: Don't forget to complete the following surveys:

Senior Survey - We want to know your plans after graduation

Senior photos - We need your photos for the Senior Slideshow

Scholarship Reporting - Please share any and all of your scholarships that you have been awarded.

Senior Website - All links & timelines

Whether you’re new to GSK’s Apprenticeship Program or have partnered with us before, we wanted to send a quick reminder of who qualifies for this exciting opportunity. We’re still actively recruiting for our Supply Chain Associate Apprenticeship in Zebulon, NC (August 2025 start), and we’d love your help referring strong candidates!

You may recall our National Apprenticeship Week event in November, where we shared insights into this program and its impact. The response was fantastic, but we’re still looking for qualified applicants to join GSK next year!

Who is Eligible?

✅ Earned a high school diploma or equivalent by June 2025
✅ Have less than 30 college credits
✅ Will be 18 years of age by August 1, 2025

This apprenticeship provides a fully funded Associate’s Degree from a partnering community college, paid hands-on experience, and zero college debt—a fantastic way to start a career in supply chain!

Please help us spread the word by sharing this job application link with students, recent graduates, and anyone in your network who may be interested.

Save your seat today to participate in an exciting hands-on youth career exploration program at the Carolina Exotic Car Club! Explorer Post 25 participants will gain hands-on work experience, professional career mentors, youth leadership opportunities, volunteer opportunities, skills, knowledge and more in the world of Exotic Cars, Race Cars, and the General Automotive Industry. SAVE YOUR SEAT! Pre-register NOW at https://forms.gle/wiRFGfchn5Sc36a2A Only 20 seats are available in the 8 week summer 2025 session and in the 10 week fall 2025/Spring 2026 session. Post 25 and Ride of Your Life Academy sessions will meet on Mondays 6:00pm-7:30pm and on 2 Saturdays 10:00am-12:00pm. Exploring is a national co-ed youth career exploration program operated by Learning for Life and Scouting America. Zero scouting experience is required to participate. Explorers are non-traditional scouts determining if a career path is right for them. Explorer Post 25 is for teenagers ages 14-17. Current t8th graders who will be age 14 by the start of the summer session on June 16, 2025 or by the start of the fall session in September 2025 are also invited to join! The annual membership fee for 365 days is $62. Explorers can join multiple Explorer Posts in 12 major career fields at no additional cost. Fee waivers available if $62 is a hardship for your family. Hard copies of the membership form and fee waiver will be available at Open House OR you can complete, sign, save and return the attached youth Exploring Application to regina.johnson@exploring.org or exploring.ocscouts@gmail.com. Questions? See attached invitation flyer or contact Regina Johnson, Exploring Executive at exploring.ocscouts@gmail.com or call/text 9844890688. Hope to see you on April 21st at 6:00pm sharp for the Orientation/Open House! Warm regards, Regina Johnson

Tuesday, March 18th INTEREST MEETING at 7pm for Post 2970 NC Esports Academy in Cary, NC. Focus - Club 297 will offer a holistic approach to work based learning in the gaming & esports field. The members will have learning/training days with industry experts, field trips to esports venues, and perform hands-on tasks in the event planning and marketing sectors representing a local esports organization. Special Events include: April 26th Epic Games 9am-12pm. Learn how to make a game on Unreal Engine! Activities will take place in Durham, Orange and Wake Counties. Save your seat for the March 18th Interest Meeting bit.ly/Post2970Esports Post 2970 is for current 8th graders - young adults, ages 13-20.

It's not too late to join Explorer Post 911! The NC State Highway Patrol and the Wake Tech Community College Public Safety Education team want you to take part in the hands-on training and professional mentoring in law enforcement(NC State Highway Patrol), fire services, EMS, and 911 Call Center careers. Meetings 1st and 3rd Thursdays at 6:00pm February – April 2025 and September 2025 – April 2026. The Spring 2025 participants will be the leaders for the group that starts in September. There will be a make-up session for the First Aid/CPR certification classes missed by new members joining after February 2025. Post 911 is for ages 16-20

Youth and Young adults ages 10 - 20 come join Dunn Police! OPEN HOUSE Explorer Post 422 and Club 421, Monday March 24th 6:30pm. Explore law enforcement careers under the guidance of Dunn Police Law Enforcement officers! Join us on March 245h at the City of Dunn Police Training Classroom 611 S. Powell Avenue Dunn, NC

OPEN HOUSES & INTEREST MEETINGS ARE FREE, Walk-Ins welcomed.

TO JOIN AN EXPLORING CLUB (ages 10-14) OR AN EXPLORING POST (ages 14-20) PLEASE:

1) Complete the Google Interest Form https://bit.ly/JoinExploringToday or the link specifically for your Post or Club.

2)Complete the youth or adult application, Send the completed and signed application regina.johnson@scouting.org OR bring with you to the Open House, Interest Meeting, or your first meeting.

3) Pay the $62 Annual Exploring Fee go.ocscouts.org/join-exploring ,bring a check, or request a Financial Fee Waiver

4) Start attending the Exploring Post or Exploring Club meetings/activities and have fun! No interviews required, filled first come, first serve. You can join multiple units at no additional cost.