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

Quarter 1 progress reports will be available in myStudent on Friday, September 20. I would also, like to wish our Assistant Principal Mr. Emperator good luck as he will be promoted to a district position. We will miss Mr. Emperator and want to thank him for all he has done for WCHS. Good luck, you will be missed!

The student drop off line is designed to drop off by the cafeteria. By stopping in front of the office, the line backs up. There are new signs to direct you to the drop off area. Please turn right onto Wells RD, as this will expedite the line.

Science National Honor Society

Wesley Chapel High School

2024-2025

“Fortunate is one who understands the causes of things.”

SNHS is a prominent scientific organization that will engender a new group of young thinkers who will be the future of industry, research, and scientific exploration for America.

Application Timeline and Process

These dates are final – no exceptions will be made

· Applications can be picked up and submitted from 9/9/24 through 9/20/24 in room 402.

· Applications must be turned in by 9/20/24 at 1:45pm to Mrs. Cullum in room 402.

· Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.

· Students will not be allowed to amend applications after submission.

· Review of applications will take place between 9/23/24 through 9/26/24.

· New members will be announced through student email on 9/27/24

· The first monthly meeting is mandatory and will be held on 10/3/24 in room 402.

· An induction ceremony for all members will be held sometime in January, 2025. More information will be forthcoming.

Membership Requirements

As set forth by the bylaws and constitution of the National Board of Directors of the Science National Honor Society

· Open to juniors and seniors as determined by academic credits earned

· One past teacher recommendation (preferably past science teacher) – Signature only

· 3.0 unweighted GPA across all classes

· 3.5 unweighted GPA across science classes

· Currently in an honors level science class*

· One honors level science class prior to or during 11th grade year

· One honors level science class prior to or during 12th grade year*

· No level 2 or 3 referrals during entire high school career

· Attendance for monthly meetings; a student can only miss 2 meetings. If a student misses more than 2 meetings, membership will be revoked.

o Meetings will be held on 9/5/24, 10/3/24, 11/7/24, 12/5/24, 1/9/25, 2/6/25, 3/6/25, 4/3/25, 5/1/25

· A nonrefundable membership fee of $15

o Payable between 9/30/24 – 10/11/24

o Collected through student fees in Rycor

o Students should not pay fees until membership has been verified

o Dues cover chapter annual renewal and student membership certificate

*An exception will be made only for seniors due to the requirements not being shared prior to course selection cards in the 23-24 academic year

We will be selling Homecoming Dance Tickets during lunches from September 30 - October 11.

The cost is $35 per ticket. Guest Permission Forms are available in Student Services for students who want to bring a guest from another school. The permission slips are due to Student Services by Wednesday, October 9.

Our Homecoming Dance is Saturday, October 12 in WCHS gym from 7 pm - 10 pm.

Homecoming Dress- up week is October 7-11 and we will have our Homecoming Pep Rally on October 11 during the school day. Dress up days will come out soon.

Our Homecoming Football Game is Friday, October 11 when the Wildcats will play Cypress Creek High.

Boys and Girls Basketball, Boys and Girls Soccer, Boys and Girls Wrestling, and Girls Weightlifting are beginning their pre-season conditioning workouts. You must have a completed and approved athletic clearance to participate.

There will be a parent/player informational meeting for Boys Soccer on Monday, 9/9/24 at 6:30pm in the Media Center.

Retakes for Underclassmen Portrait Photos will take place on Wednesday, October 2nd. This is for underclassmen who were absent on September 5th OR for who purchased photos but are unhappy with their photos. If you purchased photos, bring them with you for Retakes.

Senior Portrait Sessions with Gigante

Seniors, you must have your Senior Portrait session with Gigante no later than November 1st in order to make it into the senior section of the yearbook. Don't wait too long to book your session, as appointments are filling up quickly! Visit www.gigianteproductions.com to view your options and book your session!

Senior Panorama Photo

Gigante will be on campus on October 2nd to take the senior panorama photo. This will take place during first period. Seniors who arrive to campus for second period should plan to arrive no later than 7:45 if they want to be included in the class photo! This photo will be available for purchase on Gigante's website after it is taken.

Senior Ad Sales

Senior ads can be purchased now through December 23, 2025. Visit www.yearbookforever.com to view options and prices. You can design it yourself, upload a finished ad, or have us design it for you.

Preorder your yearbook now through January 23, 2025. Cost is $90. Make your purchase through the student quick pay portal or by visiting our publisher's website, www.yearbookforever.com. If you want anything extra, like a name stamped onto the cover or a clear protective cover, you must make your purchase through our publisher.

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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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