Words from the Woods

Class descriptions for next year are in the 2023-24 WCS Course Catalog.

Rising 10th, 11th and 12th grade students need to register in PowerSchool by March 24.

Remember to make sure you're on track with your graduation requirements and talk over your questions with your advisor, classmates, and teachers as needed to get all the information you need.

Note a few new offerings: Advanced Music, Yearbook + Media, Theatre Arts, Economics & Personal Finance.

Trimester 2 is coming to a close--last day of the term is March 8.

NO SCHOOL March 9 & 10 for teacher work days.

T2 grades will be posted on March 13.

Picture Day for teams, clubs, and advisories on March 15. Be prepared!

You will be able to complete an order form or order online.

If you identify as a high school student at Woods Charter living in a multicultural household, please fill out the form below requesting interview participants. The data is collected as part of a student's AP Research project to better understand the experience of high school students living in multicultural homes. The information will be used to inform the development of a website and will not disclose the names of any participant.

Student survey

Consider attending a virtual webinar on Bullying Prevention and Intervention Webinar on

March 7 at 7:00pm, online.

Dr. Dorothy Espelage, renowned for her expertise in the field, has written 275 peer-reviewed articles, eight edited books, and 80 chapters on bullying, homophobic teasing, sexual harassment, dating violence, social-emotional learning interventions, and adolescent suicide. Dr. Espelage will discuss two decades of research and practice on bullying, including identity-based bullying and school and home-based prevention strategies.

Kudos to Amy Dowden and the NC Science Olympiad squads for outstanding performance in the Regional competition, coming in 4th out of 105 teams. Thanks to coaches and helpers!

The entire Varsity team will be competing at the State Championships in April.

Woods students are eligible to take free college transfer classes through the Central Carolina Community College Career and College Promise Program once they start junior year. Students who are interested in the details can review the link below and the CCCC website for dates, courses, and admissions information. See Ms. Berg at Woods for support as needed!

All about CCCC for Woods students

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, an alarming number of adolescents report poor mental health. Nationally, one in six children and adolescents ages six to 17 experiences a mental health disorder; 50% of all lifetime mental illnesses begin by age 14. Untreated, adolescent mental health issues can lead to physical, emotional, and mental health consequences into adulthood.

Because early detection and intervention can help significantly, it’s essential for parents and other family members to support teens by learning about common mental health conditions, understanding the signs that their teen might be experiencing a mental health issue, and familiarizing themselves with ways to begin a conversation with a teen who might be struggling.

Read more from How to Support Your Teen's Mental Health from Making Caring Common at the Harvard Graduate School of Education

We want everyone to know what is going on and how to find answers to their questions! There are a few means of communicating information about school doings.

• Sign up for the Woods e-newsletter, emailed Sundays and Wednesdays and concerning K-12 news and things to know. Email krossi@woodscharter.org to subscribe.
• Words from the Woods, the high school newsletter, is emailed and published on the school website during the first week of each month. Stay informed with seasonal information about high school events, opportunities, and issues.
• The Woods Athletics website has everything you need to participate in varsity athletics, attend games, plan ahead, pick up spirit gear and support the Wolves.
• High School Announcements are posted for students to access through the Woods Chrome browser.
• Consider bookmarking woodscharter.org to locate resources about faculty and classes, health and guidance, upcoming events and school announcements.
• Advisors are a key point for students and families to connect to all school information.

The mailing list is an ongoing project. Please unsubscribe when you no longer wish to receive it. We welcome new members and address corrections.

High School Director

Woods Charter School

Chapel Hill, NC 27516

Fulbright Distinguished Teacher

Email: aberg@woodscharter.org
Website: https://www.woodscharter.org/content/highschool
Location: 160 Woodland Grove Lane, Chapel Hill, NC, United States
Phone: (919) 960-8353