WAHS PARENT NEWSLETTER
ISSUE NO. 1 ⤁ September 2023
WAHS ADMINISTRATORS & COUNSELORS
Hello!
I am Ms. Harris, West Ashley High School's Parent Advocate. It is an honor to be one of the many people here to help bridge the communication between our school and your homes.
As Parent Advocate, I will be sending out a monthly newsletter with important information and dates that will advise everyone of what's going on at the school and in the community. I will host workshops where parents will be able to engage with other parents and receive lots of great information. In addition, the focus will be on helping parents obtain information and provide the resources (i.e. websites, contacts, etc.) needed that will support the needs of their children- academically and socially- while here at West Ashley High School.
Please contact me at Asia_Harris@Charleston.K12.SC.US if you are in need of any assistance or resource that would be beneficial to your child's success at school. You can also contact me if you desire to participate in any of our Family Support Team workshops.
The ASVAB will be administered on Thursday, October 5th in the CAS Building at 8:00 AM. There is no charge to take this test.
The ASVAB is a career exploration program that includes an aptitude test, an interest inventory, and a career planning tool. It is open to all juniors and seniors.
Although the military administers the test, West Ashley High School does not use the results for military or recruiting purposes. It is offered exclusively as a career exploration tool. Please see your School Counselor or JROTC Instructor if you have any questions.
The deadline to register for the test is: September 28, 2023
WAHS ID or a valid photo ID is required to be admitted into the testing room.
Everything you need to know about senior year can be found on this Class of 2023 Information & Timeline. Please review it, bookmark it, & refer to it often. It is a live document and will be updated regularly.
The South Carolina State Library System and Tutor.com have joined forces to offer free self-paced test prep resources to all students in South Carolina. SAT/ACT Essentials-powered by the world leader in test prep, Princeton Review will give you the edge you need to reach your target score. The SAT/ACT Essentials Test Program is available 24/7, so you will be able to fit study time into your busy schedule. Please visit/www.scdiscus.org for additional details. If you do not possess an SC Library Card, please use the code discus2024 to access Tutor.com.
First View
Bus Riders:
- Check here for bus stop locations.
- **Please do not call the school for bus-related issues. Contact FirstStudent directly by clicking here.
- Click HERE for the bus tracking tool.
- WAHS School Code is 9EAG
Important Links
WAHS ADMINISTRATORS & COUNSELORS
CCSD 2023-2024 ACADEMIC CALENDAR SPANISH
FIRST STUDENT (Bus Transportation Info.) SPANISH
OUR SCHOOL CODE IS 9EAG
IMPORTANT DATES
September 12 Fall Open House
September 22 Early Release Day for Teacher Planning
September 25 Progress Reports Distributed This Week
September 29 Homecoming Game
"SHOW OFF"
Parents now is your chance to let all of West Ashley High School know how proud you are of your child.
"Show Off" will be used for parents to show case what their child is doing outside of school. If your child is accomplishing great things outside of school, please submit a photo and a small paragraph to explain why you are so proud of him or her. I would love to help shine light on your Wildcat.
Click here to complete your submission.
Please email me with any of your questions or concerns(Asia Harris at Asia_Harris@Charleston.K12.SC.US).
WILDCATS WANTED
Are you looking for a part-time job? Internship? Apprenticeship? or full-time career?
Search for jobs HERE. Check back frequently for updates!
If you're an employer seeking employees, please contact Mrs. Rebecca Kyzer (Rebecca_Kyzer@Charleston.K12.SC.US).
SC Housing
Housing Counseling and Legal Resources: click here for more information.
Rental and Utility Assistance: The SC Stay Plus Program is accepting applications for rental and utility assistance. Call 803.336.3420 or click here to learn more.