Thomas S. Wootton High School

Rising 9th Grade Open House

Outcomes

By the end of this evening, we will have:

Provided an overview of the Wootton’s 9th Grade options and programming

Provided information about 9th grade registration process

Learned more about our outstanding academic and signature programs

Life at Wootton High School

Students have 7 periods a day in their schedule. Currently, school begins at 7:45 am and ends at 2:30 pm.

Wootton high school has one lunch period.

Wootton offers a variety of clubs and activities for students to participate in both during lunch and after school, including sports, theatre, arts, music, academic and public service clubs!

Students are encouraged to get involved from the start!

Life at Wootton High School

Each class has approximately 550 students (primarily from Frost and Cabin John Middle Schools)

While students will have many teachers over their tenure at Wootton, your students’ counselor and administrator will remain consistent over the four years.

Wootton strives to offer a variety of academic and extra-curricular programs that suit every learner.

Bell Schedule

• Period 1: 7:45-8:40 (morning announcements)

• Period 2: 8:45-9:30• Period 3: 9:35-10:20• Period 4: 10:25-11:10• Period 5: Lunch• Period 6: 12:05-12:50• Period 7: 12:55-1:40• Period 8: 1:45-2:30

Lunch

• Wootton is a closed campus for lunch (students MAY NOT leave campus during the lunch period).

• All students eat lunch during 5th period (11:15-12:00 pm).

• Students have options during lunch, including working with teachers, spending time with friends, or attending an extra-curricular club or activity.

• Food is sold in the cafeteria and in the Commons.

Typical 9th Grade Schedule

9th Grade Schedule

9th Grade Schedule

Grades and Credits

Grades and Credits

• Students take 7 classes per semester.• Each class is worth ½ credit, and a student must pass

the class (with a grade of A, B, C, or D) to receive the credit.

• A student should earn 7 credits each year (3.5 credits per semester).

Calculating a Student’s GPA

To calculate weighted GPA:Honors and AP courses

5 for each A4 for each B3 for each C1 for each D0 for each E

To calculate unweighted GPA:

4 for each A3 for each B2 for each C1 for each D O for each E

A students GPA represents the culmination of their semester grades and NOT the quarter grades.

Eligibility

All 9th grade students enter high school eligible for extra-curricular activities.

To participate in extracurricular activities, students must maintain a 2.0 GPA with no more than one E.

Eligibility is based on the student’s quarter grades.

Graduation Requirements

Graduation Requirements (22 credits ) Subject Credit Requirements

English 4 credits

Fine Arts 1 credit

Health Education 0.5

Mathematics 4 credits (Algebra, Geometry and 2 credits). New state requirement: Students must be enrolled in a Math course each year in grades 9 through 12. This may result in earning more than 4 credits in math for graduation.

Physical Education 1 credit

Science 3 credits (Biology, Physical Science and 1 credit)

Social Studies 3 credits (USH, NSL and MWH)

Technology 1 credit (Basic Technology)

Electives

Option 1 2 credits in a world language or 2 credits in American Sign Language AND 2.5 credits in elective courses

Option 2 2 credits in advanced technology education AND 2.5 credits in elective courses

Option 3 4 credits in a state-approved career and technology program AND 0.5 credit in elective courses

Student Services Learning (SSL)

Students must meet established service-learning requirements

Student Service Learning (SSL) Hours

• Each MCPS student must earn 75 SSL hours

• Certificate of Meritorious Service = 260 SSL hours or more

• Please make sure your activities are pre-approved.

• Contact – Ms. Lesley Stroot (Wootton’s SSL Coordinator) Lesley_E_Stroot@mcpsmd.org

http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/ssl

State AssessmentsClass of 2021

Students must pass four content assessments in order to graduate. The tests are:• Algebra – PARCC• Science – MISA • English 10 – PARCC • NSL Government – HSA

Registration Process

Registration Materials

• Students will receive the following information during registration at their middle school:• Wootton High School course bulletin

• Registration planning card

• Appeal form (if needed for Math and Science)

Important Dates and Items to assist in the 9th Grade Registration Process

• Counselors visit Cabin John (2/2)• Counselors visit Frost (2/1) • RT’s/Patriot Ambassadors/Program Coordinators visit:

• Cabin John (2/7)

• Frost (2/8)

• February 6th – 7:00 pm in the Wootton HS Auditorium Rising 9th Grade Parent Meeting

• February 6th -10th Online Registration window

Special Programs

Special Programs at Wootton

• Humanities and Arts Signature Program• Academy of Information Technology (AOIT)• Project Lead the Way• Education Academy• STARs -Science, Technology, and Research

Scholars• Dual Enrollment (Senior Year)

Sports Programs

• Fall• Cheerleading

• Cross Country (Boys & Girls)

• Field Hockey Football

• Football

• Golf (Coed)

• Pom Pons

• Soccer (Boys & Girls)

• Team Handball (Coed)

• Tennis (Girls)

• Volleyball (Girls)

• Winter• Bocce (Coed)

• Basketball Boys & Girls)

• Cheerleading

• Indoor Track ( Coed)

• Pom Pons

• Swimming & Diving ( Coed)

• Wrestling

Sports Programs (Cont’d)

Spring • Baseball

• Lacrosse (Boys & Girls)

• Tennis (Boys)

• Volleyball (Boys)

• Volleyball ( Coed)

• Outdoor Track ( Coed )

• Softball (Girls)

Wootton’s Athletic Program

• There are 3 Athletic seasons each year.

(Fall, Winter, and Spring)

• All entering 9th graders are eligible to participate in an athletic program.

• To remain legible, students must earn a 2.0 GPA on their quarterly marking period grades. The can not have more than 1 E on their report card.

• Students must have their medical evaluation completed before the first day of practice. This includes try outs.

Break Out Sessions Topics

• Humanities and Arts Program /English and Social Studies (Room 183)

• AOIT/PLTW/Technology (Room 105)

• Academic Supports –Scholars, 9th Grade Mentoring, and College Lit. Prep classes. (Room 108)

• Transition to High School for students with a 504 Plan or an IEP (Room-Media Center)

• Music/Marching Band (Room 123)

• Art/Child Development Academy (Room 189)

• Math/ Science/ World Languages (Room 109)

Breakout Sessions Times:

• Session 1 7:35-7:45

• Session 2 7:50-8:00

• Session 3 8:05-8:15

• Session 4 8:20-8:30

• Session 5 8:35-8:45