Wildcat Wisdom Weekly Newsletter

Wesley Chapel High School provides a community in which students become life ready citizens with confidence, empathy, and perseverance.

To ensure our students are college, career, and life ready, we are:

Accountable

Resourceful

Compassionate

Principled

Inspirational

Week 3 is coming to an end, hopefully your students have settled into their classes and are doing well. Please remember to monitor grades and attendance periodically and seek assistance if needed. We want all of our students to succeed and by working together, we can ensure their success.

Tomorrow from 8am-12:00pm, seniors who have purchased their parking tag and paid for painting their spot may come and create their personalized spot. Parents/guardians are welcome to help. Remember, you must be on the list for paying prior to being allowed to paint.

Where can I paint?

Green (off-campus) tags- Choose a spot in the lot by automotive

Yellow and Red tags- Choose a spot on the Wells Rd. Side of the student lot

We are excited to see all of your ideas! Have a great year Senior Wildcats!

If you cannot paint tomorrow please see Mrs. Waselewski or Mr. McDermott to make arrangements to paint your spot.

At the secondary level, attendance is marked per period. If a student has at least five (5) unexcused absences, or absences for which the reasons are unknown, in any one course within a calendar month or ten (10) unexcused absences, or absences for which the reasons are unknown, in any one course within a semester, the student may lose privileges as described below. At the elementary level, attendance is marked per day. Students who accumulate excessive absences, which is defined as five (5) unexcused absences, or absences for which the reasons are unknown, in any one calendar month or ten (10) unexcused absences, or absences for which the reasons are unknown, in any semester, tardies or early dismissals may lose privileges as described below.

Loss of Privileges Due to Unexcused Absences

• May be excluded from attendance reward activities as defined at the school level

• Lose the privilege of participating in extracurricular activities. They include but are not limited to dances, special events, club activities, and athletics, until the end of the following grading quarter. Absences accumulated in the fourth quarter will result in loss of privileges during said grading quarter only and will not carry over to the following year.

• Lose the privilege to drive to campus until the end of the following grading quarter. Absences accumulated in the fourth quarter will result in loss of privileges during said grading quarter only and will not carry over to the following year

The School Advisory Council is a means for community/parent involvement in and support of the school. The council is composed of the principal, teachers, educational support, employees, parents, business and community representatives, and secondary students.

Activities of the SAC

• Meeting regularly to discuss school improvement
• Reviewing the results of any needs assessment
• Providing recommendations on the goals of the school
• Suggesting strategies to accomplish school goals
• Monitoring the school’s progress in attaining goals

Get involved and join the School Advisory Council (SAC) today!

SAC Member Nomination Form 2024-25

District Sponsored Clubs:

Class of 2025 - Mrs. Lerma

Class of 2026 - Mr. Walls

Class of 2027 - Ms. Coppinger

Class of 2028 - Mr. A. Young

National Honor Society - Ms. Salter

National English Honor Society - Mrs. Johnston

National Science Honor Society - Mrs. Cullum

FFA - Mrs. Farquhar

Rho Kappa - Ms. McHugh

Best Buddies - Mrs. Ward

American Sign Language Honors - Ms. Washburn

Student Government Association - Mrs. Stephens

Key Club - Mr. Fleshood

Tri M Music Honor Society - Mr. Sims

Thespian Honor Society – Ms. Adams

Future Business Leaders of America – Mr. Walls

Mu Alpha Theta – Mr. Banyard and Ms. Lozano

Health Occupations Students of America – Sponsor- TBA

Non-District Clubs:

African Student Association - Ms. McHugh

Business & Finance Club - Mr. Rice

Active Heart Association - Mrs. M. Taylor

Fellowship of Christian Athletes - Mrs. Fuller

Crochet Club - Ms. Lozano

Blue Crew (School Spirit) - Mr. Patterson

Gay Straight Alliance - Ms. M. Taylor

Clean Earth Club -Ms. M. Taylor

Debate Club – Mr. Rice

Drama Club - Ms. Adams

Parent drop off would flow better if the following instructions are followed. Please do not drop off your student off in front of the office or the first building. Do not drop your student off until you reach the blue student drop off signs. When exiting the car line please turn right onto Wells Road as left turns will back up the line. Remember, school starts at 7:10am, students will receive discipline consequences for excessive tardiness.

Students are not permitted to park in the lot near the performing arts center. Also, parents, please do not drop off or pick up in the parking lot between WCHS and Weightman Middle School. When buses are on campus AM and PM, we cannot allow vehicles to drive in the area. If you are dropping off for practice, please wait until all buses are gone, approximately 1:50PM.

We will begin our Fall Testing Window on Tuesday, August 27,2024, with the 9th Grade FAST ELA Reading Progress Monitor 1. Below are the dates for our Fall State Testing Window. All rosters are in process of being posted, and communications are being sent out to families of students who are rostered for a particular test.Testing Dates -

8/30/24 - 9th Grade FAST ELA Reading PM1 Make-up Day

9/3/24 - 10th Grade FAST ELA Reading PM1 - Cornell & Macaluso's Classes

9/4/24 - 10th Grade FAST ELA Reading PM1 - Beson & Lau's Classes

9/6/24 - 10th Grade FAST ELA Reading PM1 Make-up Day

9/10/24 - FAST ELA Reading Retake - Seniors & Some Juniors

9/11/24 - FAST ELA Reading Retake - Juniors

9/13/24 - FAST ELA Reading Retake Make-ups

9/16/24 - BEST Algebra 1 EOC - Seniors & Juniors

9/17/24 - BEST Algebra 1 EOC - Sophomores

9/18/24 - Classic Learning test (Seniors only, see Mr. Walensky for details)

9/20/24 - BEST Algebra 1 EOC Make-up Day

9/24/24 - Biology EOC

9/25/24 - Geometry EOC

9/26/24 - U.S. History EOC

9/27/24 - Biology, Geometry, and U.S. History EOC Make-up Day

10/2/24 -ASVAB in Media Center - See Mrs. Faysash

10/16/24 - Classic Learning test (Seniors only, see Mr. Walensky for details)

10/17/24 - SAT Non-College Reportable (Select Seniors Only; See Mr. Walensky with Questions)

10/29/24 - PSAT

Seniors, let's finish our university applications, complete our transcript reports, and write our essays, and create our portals! Join Mrs. Faysash for group work sessions all week in her office. Use this link to reserve your spot! https://calendly.com/faysash/college-application-week-2024-clone?month=2024-09

If you missed Mrs. Faysash's College Application Night, here is the PRESENTATION!

All volunteers will be required to complete a Level 2 background screening every 5 years. This background screening will review records in the state of Florida as well as the national FBI database. The cost for this screening is $41.25 and volunteers will be responsible for paying this cost. The District will pay the yearly monitoring fee for each volunteer. You can access the 2024-2025 Volunteer Programs Application on July 1st, 2024. This application will be posted on the Volunteer Programs page of our website at the following link: https://www.pasco.k12.fl.us/hreq/page/volunteer.

We encourage you to complete your volunteer application and background screening early as the average review time is 30 days. Questions regarding the volunteer application and background screening process can be directed to volunteers@pasco.k12.fl.us.

You can start making their appointments for your senior portraits. You will need to have your senior portraits done by Gigante no later than November 1, 2024 in order to make it into the senior section of the yearbook. More information will be heading your way soon!

All sophomores will take the PSAT on October 29th at WCHS. Please see the letter below for details. No sign up is needed.

For students in 9th, 11th, and 12th grade who would like to take the PSAT, the cost is $15 and the payment button is on MyStudent/Rycor. Juniors can qualify for National Merit Scholarship program with this test.

Pasco County Schools will administer the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT) to 10th grade students on October 29 at no cost to students. This test is used as a counseling and diagnostic tool, which can be used to foster student thought about advanced coursework and college/career planning. While this test is optional, there are many benefits for students, including:

• Grade 10 PSAT/NMSQT testing is an indicator of performance on the SAT college entrance exam. Students may choose to link their results on the PSAT/NMSQT to a Khan Academy account to receive a personalized plan for preparing for the SAT.

• The PSAT/NMSQT includes reading, math, and writing/language components that focus on the knowledge and skills that are most essential for college and career readiness and success; it is also used as a diagnostic tool to measure and follow student performance and pinpoint areas for development. • Results can help identify each student’s potential for academic success at the postsecondary level and lead to discussion about future educational plans.

• Test results will provide high school counselors with information to help identify students who may be ready to enroll and be successful in Advanced Placement and other college preparatory courses or identify students who may need additional instruction to do so.

• Every student who takes the PSAT/NMSQT is given access to multiple online resources that provide personalized SAT preparation, as well as college and career planning tools – all at no cost to the student.

• You may visit https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/psat-nmsqt-psat-10 for more information, including practice tests and sample questions, as well as https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/psat-nmsqt-psat10/taking-the-tests/test-day-checklist/approved-calculators for more information on the calculator policy. If your child requires a testing accommodation, please complete the Consent Form for Accommodations Request that can be found at https://secure-media.collegeboard.org/pdf/ssd/ssd-consent-form-accommodations.pdf. It is also on the back of this letter for your convenience.

Please sign and return the consent form to Mrs. Faysash in Student Services as soon as possible but not later than August 30, 2024. The PSAT/NMSQT is a computer-based test and can only be administered on site. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Faysash at kfaysash@pasco.k12.fl.us or Mr. Walensky at mwalensk@pasco.k12.fl.us. If you would prefer your student NOT to participate in the PSAT/NMSQT, please email Mrs. Faysash at the email above

Please complete the form here, https://accommodations.collegeboard.org/media/pdf/ssd-consent-form-accommodations.pdf

Click here to learn more about clubs at Wesley Chapel High School.

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  Link to the testing calendar - https://outlook.office365.com/owa/calendar/04d5e00972e1472093c0e4cdf2ba40b6@pasco.k12.fl.us/ad6a5b94ff844887bef363a0fac12afa12638930688347999456/calendar.html
  

Are you College and Career Ready? Check out Mrs. Faysash’s Smore for events, scholarships, and planning resources for all grade levels!

https://www.smore.com/vgxh7

Click on this link, https://www.khanacademy.org/SAT, for free SAT prep.

WCHS Calendar

If your family needs supports or has any needs from the WCHS ABC program, please fill out the following form. If you would like more information about the ABC program, the flyer is attached and/or call the front office, 813-794-8702.

https://wchs.pasco.k12.fl.us/mform/view.php?id=105960

School Information

Principal:
Mr. Matt McDermott

30651 Wells Road
Wesley Chapel, FL 33545
Phone: (813) 794-8700
(352) 794-8700
Fax: (813) 794-8791

Office Hours:
M-F 7:00AM – 3:30 PM

Website: https://wchs.pasco.k12.fl.us/
Location: 30651 Wells Road, Wesley Chapel, FL, USA
Phone: 813-794-8700
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wildcat.pride.63
Twitter: @WCHS_Wildcats