WHS Staff Update
10/10/19
WHS Goal Updates
The Social Studies Open Response window begins November 4th.
Close Reading - Close Reading is an effective strategy that can be used across content areas. Please invite admin to observe when you are planning to utilize this strategy.
Math - The BLT is planning PD for Oct. 25th that will include BME data, BME standards, and Math practices.
Behavior - Excellent work recognizing our students for positive behavior. When we get to 1000 cards the staff earns a jeans day! We are so close.....
Monday's Agenda: 10/14/19
#WhateverItTakes
2:10 - 2:20
PBIS Update
2:20 - 2:50
Instructional Framework Component IPDP Sharing
2:55 - 3:05 PLCs Student of the Month Selection
3:05 - 3:50 Content PLCs
Administrator Walkthroughs
These are meant to be five minute snapshots of the classroom. Principals will send you an email with the walkthrough form attached.
Please also be sure to invite us to lessons when you plan to utilize Close Reading.
Cooler Weather Reminders
- Please do not allow students to use blankets in the classroom. Blankets should be left at home, in their car, or in a locker
- Please do not leave food in your room. We have already seen an increase in rodent and insect activity with the cooler temperatures.
Red Ribbon Week 10/21 - 10/24
Monday I am a JEAN-ius I am drug free– wear jeans
Tuesday Students who achieve goals are drug free- college gear or career outfit
Wednesday “RED-Y” to live a drug free life- National where RED day
Thursday Double Up Against Drugs- you and a friend dress alike
Canvas Gradebook Resources
Resources for Teachers on New Gradebook:
· High Level New Gradebook PDF
· Documentation Video on New Gradebook
· Guides for all things New Gradebook
· Comparison of Old Gradebook and New Gradebook
· How Do I Select a grade posting policy for the New Gradebook Guide
· How Do I select a grade posting policy for an assignment in the New Gradebook Guide
o PowerSchool Grade passback information
Mark Your Calendars!
October 16 - Text & Drive Assembly 9AM, PSAT @ Heartland Church
October 22 - Brooks Harper Assembly for all 11th graders, 8:15 AM
October 25 - No School, PD Day 8 AM - 4 PM @ WHS
November 7 - SportsWorld All-School Assembly, 2:15 PM
November 12 - Audrie & Daisy showing for 9th graders
November 14 - ASVAB Testing, FAFSA Completion Day
November 28-29 Thanksgiving Break
Semester 1 Grading Timeline
SEMESTER 1-AUGUST 23, 2019- JANUARY 19, 2020
Marking Period 1(ending 10/29/19) Assessment Scores and Progress Report grades
Canvas updated by Wednesday, October 30 at 4:00PM
Marking Period 2 (ending 1/16/20) Assessment Scores and Semester Grades
Canvas updated by Friday, January 17 at 4:00PM
Upcoming Monday PDs
10/21 2:05 - 3:05
10/28 2:05 - 3:50
11/04 2:05 - 3:05
11/11 2:05 - 3:05
11/18 2:05 - 3:50
11/25 2:05 - 3:05
12/2 2:05 - 3:50
12/9 2:05 - 3:05
12/16 2:05 - 3:05
12/23 Winter Break
12/30 Winter Break