Seniors, graduation will be here before you know it. Be prepared for graduation day and order your Cap, Gown & Tassel early. You can also order Announcements, Stationery and Class Rings. Orders may be placed online at buckeyescholastic.com. See the website for details.

Order your cap & gown

ORDER DEADLINE JANUARY 31, 2023

Senior pictures must be submitted by

Tuesday, January 31, 2023

Senior Picture Submission Form.

In order to avoid any mistakes, please follow the directions closely.

Directions to submit your senior picture:

• Your photo must be VERTICAL and in COLOR or BLACK AND WHITE (see example)
• Please use a personal computer to submit your photos.
• Only school-related props are allowed in portraits. No animals or pets (sorry!). Make sure your photo follows the TWHS dress code. No “selfie-styles.”
• Pictures cannot contain watermarks of photographers.
  
• PLEASE do not send screenshots of your picture. It must be high quality to be included!
  
• Senior Photo Submission Files must be named Last Name_First Name (it must be a *jpeg or .png)

Late photos will not be accepted

There are three general behavior expectations at Thomas Worthington High School: build Relationships, show Respect, and be Responsible.

We define build Relationships as “to cultivate belonging”. It is our goal that 100% of our students feel connected to at least one adult that they trust enough to go to when they really need it. From our morning greeting as each student enters the building, to each teacher connecting with each student, to our Wednesday homeroom lessons, we strive to create an environment that is so welcoming - all are inspired to learn.

We define show Respect as “use appropriate language”. We work towards being mindful of the words we speak and the immense power they have on ourselves and others. We learn that the words we say, along with the time, setting, and location have an impact on others.

We define be Responsible as “to attend and be on time to class”. We are intentional about the value of showing up, being on time, and being present for ourselves and others.

Parent/Teacher Conferences will be held on Wednesday, February 8th from 3:45 - 7:25 pm and again on Thursday, February 16th from 4:30 - 8:10 pm. Families can request to meet in person, via ZOOM or by phone with teachers when scheduling their conferences. Online scheduling is now open Please CLICK HERE for more information about scheduling parent/teacher conferences with your student’s teachers.

Did you know that 2023-24 course registration is just around the corner? Here are our timeline and resources that will help you and your student navigate this process:

January 13-20: Teachers will discuss course offerings within their content area with their students

January 25: During homeroom, students will receive a hard copy of the registration card (list of all the classes TWHS offers). They will also learn about the scheduling resources we have available which include:

• Registration card

• Registration letter

• Graduation Requirements

• Course Descriptions

• Course Planning Information

January 25-31: Students should speak with their family about what courses to register for.

February 1: During second period, students will register for their 2023-24 classes. They will need their chromebooks as they will do this in Infinite Campus. Their second period teacher will be there to help.

February 2-28: Counselors meet with students to confirm course requests

Thank you for supporting your student during this process. Please reach out to your student’s school counselor if you have any questions.

Felicha Smith (students with last name A-D)

fsmith@wscloud.org

Kelly Swearingen (students with last name E-K)

kswearingen@wscloud.org

Celeste Preisse (students with last name L-M)

cpreisse@wscloud.org

David Quart (students with last name N-R)

dquart@wscloud.org

Stephanie Burns (students with last name R-Z)

sburns@wscloud.org

This year’s K-12 Science Day will be held on Saturday, February 25th, 2023 at Thomas Worthington High School. Science Day has grown to include a number of different options for students. The events planned for the 2023 science day include: Science Fair, Invention Convention, Design Challenge, and a Cubing Competition. To sign up to volunteer or judge, register students to participate, or learn more, visit the Science Day website (www.worthington.k12.oh.us/ScienceDay).

Dear TWHS 10-12 Grade Families,

Is your student interested in pursuing a career in the military someday? Are they having trouble deciding what path is best for them after high school? Are they looking for additional standardized test preparation? TWHS has a great opportunity for you!

On Saturday, January 28th, we will be offering the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery, more commonly known as the ASVAB test, from 9 am-12pm in the Cards Center. This is a test that is required for all students who plan on entering the military, but also serves as standardized test prep, and a career exploration opportunity.

Through the ASVAB, students will be tested in 8 areas, including the following: general science, arithmetic reasoning, word knowledge, paragraph comprehension, mathematics knowledge, electronics information, auto and shop information, and mechanical comprehension.

Scores in four critical areas -- Arithmetic Reasoning, Word Knowledge, Paragraph Comprehension and Mathematics Knowledge -- count towards an Armed Forces Qualifying Test (AFQT) score. The AFQT score determines whether students are qualified to enlist in the U.S. military. Scores in the other areas of the ASVAB will determine how qualified students are for certain military occupational specialties and enlistment bonuses. Students will receive their scores, along with an interpretation within 15 days of the test administration date.

There will be a sign-up sheet in the School Counseling Office for students beginning Tuesday, January 17 until Friday, January 27. If your student would like to prepare for the ASVAB test, they may use the following websites for practice tests:

http://asvabtutor.com/

http://www.asvabpracticetests.com/

https://www.march2success.com/

If you have any questions, please contact Celeste Preisse at cpreisse@wscloud.org.

Dr. Srinath Sampath of PrepAccelerator (PrepAccelerator.com) is returning for the 5th consecutive year to teach the 2-day, 15-hour ACT Boot Camp to Worthington High School students on Sunday, February 5, and Sunday, February 12, 2023. Students who attended the boot camp in previous years have seen a definite score improvement. The boot camp is open to all 9-12 grade students and will run from 8:00am to 5:00pm on both days.

The boot camp will be taught online, and students will log in from their homes to attend the boot camp on both days.

An intensive, two-day training session open to Linworth, TWHS and WKHS students, will be taught online on February 5 and February 12, 2023. This opportunity will cost $200, a heavily discounted rate and will include handouts and a printed handbook that contains cheat sheets, test-taking tips, and over 975 drills with solutions covering English and Math.

Click ACT Boot Camp for more information.

Your child’s 2nd nine weeks grades can be accessed through Infinite Campus and report cards can be generated from the “Report” menu. If you wish to receive a printed copy of your student’s report card for the 2nd nine week grading period, please contact Penni Dow at 614-450-6296 or at pdow@wscloud.org or Kate Weber at 614-450-6304 or at kweber@wscloud.org.

Parents/guardians, please check your child’s current balance for any outstanding fees. Classroom fee for grades 9-12 is $65. Senior fee is $35. All fees and outstanding balances are to be paid via the online payment system, www.MyPaymentsPlus.com.

For questions regarding an outstanding balance, please contact:

Academics/Activities: Megan Roberts

mroberts@wscloud.org or call 614-450-6272

Athletic fees/uniforms: Liz Lee

elee@wscloud.org or call 614-450-6285

Textbooks: Kathie Volpe

kvolpe@wscloud.org or call 614-450-6261

Library books/Chromebooks: Lori Poleway

LPoleway@wscloud.org or call 614-450-6278

Just a reminder: Don't forget to order your 2022-2023 yearbooks.!

Click HERE for more information and to place your order.

Do you need spirit wear or athletic gear with the new TWHS logo? Please visit the link below to order! 15% off everything for a limited time with the code SAVE15.

Thomas Worthington Athletic Gear

Order today!

Big news! TWHS car magnets with the new logo are now available! There are a limited number of car magnets available with the vintage logo while supplies last. Plus, three new activities were added to the magnet options including DHS, NHS and Ski & Ride!

Please use this form to request the magnet type and quantity for your order: https://bit.ly/twhsmagnets or contact the TWHS Lady Cards Softball Program for more information. Thank you for your support!

All PTSO meetings are on Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m. in the TWHS Principal's conference room (Room 127). Everyone is welcome - please join us! The meeting dates this year are:

January 17th

March 21st

May 16th

Please notify the Attendance Office if you know your student will be absent from school. Call or email ahead to pre-excuse for appointments and ask your student to pick up a pass in the Attendance Office ahead of time – we prefer not to interrupt classes by calling rooms.

TWHS Attendance Procedures

Call the 24-hour recorded line to leave a message at

614-450-6291, or you may send an email to twhsattend@wscloud.org.

Your support in following these guidelines for dropping off and picking up students is greatly appreciated. The safety of our students is our number one priority.

Before and After School Guidelines

Reminder: The gate located next to the tennis courts on Evening Street is closed during school hours.

Click on TWHS School Calendar to access the TWHS website calendar

January 16th: NO SCHOOL

January 17th: Ohio Math League Competition 3:30 pm

January 17th: PTSO Meeting 7:00 pm

January 19th: Worthington Travel Night, WEC 6:30 pm

January 25th: Transition and Curriculum Night

January 28th: ASVAB Test 8:30 am

February 1st: 2A/2B Bell Schedule

February 4th: Winter Formal

February 8th: Parent/Teacher Conferences 3:30 pm - 7:10 pm

February 14th: Ohio Math League Competition 3:30 pm

February 16th: Parent/Teacher Conferences 4:30 pm-8:10 pm

February 17th & 18th: Seussical the Musical 8pm

February 19th: Seussical the Musical 2:00 pm

February 20th: NO SCHOOL