Wildcat Wisdom

Wesley Chapel High School 10/27/21

WCHS Vision

Wesley Chapel High School provides a community in which students become life ready citizens with confidence, empathy, and perseverance.


To ensure our students are college, career, and life ready, we are:

Accountable

Resourceful

Compassionate

Principled

Inspirational

Message from Mr. McDermott

Hi Wildcat Families,


We have finished strong in quarter 1 and want to remind students to be sure to continue their successes moving into quarter 2. If your student needs support, please remind them that we offer tutoring on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2-3 in our media center.


Also, we appreciate our parents who are moving forward, as far as they can, in the car drop off line as it is helping ensure we have all students make it to first period on time. We appreciate your consideration of other families and students. If everyone is courteous and follows the suggested signage, the line will move quicker.


I hope you all have a great rest of the week and enjoy the cooler temperatures coming our way.

Report Cards Published

Report cards have been posted to myStudent for quarter 1. Please make sure you discuss your student's progress with them. Please reach out to the teachers, counselors, and administrators if you need assistance setting up a success plan for your student.

On-Track Students Rewarded

I’m on-track. What does this mean?

2.5 GPA or higher

No Ds or Fs for the quarter

Less than 3 unexcused absences

No Discipline Referrals

What do I get?

Free admission to athletic events (except FHSAA events like Districts and Regionals)

Treats 3X per quarter

Quarterly Raffle Entry

You must have your band with you to get the rewards

Spring 2022 Dual Enrollment Online Registration & Course Request Worksheet


Dear Parent/Guardian:


Use the link below for the Spring 2022 registration and course request worksheet.

Spring 2022 Dual Enrollment Online Registration & Course Request Worksheet.

Congratulations Fall Athletes

We would like to congratulate the following athletes for qualifying for the regional tournaments in their sports:

Girls Volleyball Team (District Champions)- Game tonight in our gym at 7PM


Nikki Watson- Girls Golf


Michael Hale- Boys Golf


Savannah Stevens, Victoria Vaile, Aubrey Vaile, Elena Baerga, Rubi Isaza, and Kaylyn Scott, Annalyse Rogers- Swimming


Jessica Roehrig- Dive

Dive: Thurs at 3PM @ Clearwater High School


Swim: Friday at 9am @ Long Center, Clearwater

Girls Weightlifting Fundraiser

Click on this link to help out our amazing Girls Weightlifting team, https://app.myteamworks.org/2021wesleychapelweightlifting
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Be a world traveler!

Mrs. Cullum is leading a trip to Italy and Greece with EF Tours during the summer of 2023. This trip is open to all students currently in 7th – 12th grades. She will be hosting an informational meeting on November 3rd, at 7 pm via Zoom. The link for more information is https://bit.ly/2ZgYq5o. Using that website, click on the link “Stay in the Loop” to receive the Zoom meeting information. Mrs. Cullum can be reached via email (scullum@pasco.k12.fl.us) if you have further questions or comments.
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Science National Honor Society

The WCHS chapter of Science National Honor Society will be accepting new members in the upcoming weeks. If you are interested in joining, please fill out the following form by Friday, 10/29/21.

https://forms.office.com/r/awxXzHmUkx

Membership requirements are as follows:

• Open to all Juniors and Seniors; exceptional sophomore circumstances will be considered
• Must have a minimum 3.0 GPA across all classes and a minimum 3.5 GPA in science courses
• Must be currently enrolled in an upper level science class
• Current 11th graders - Must have completed at least 1 honors science class prior to the start of 11th grade
• Current 12th graders - Must have completed at least 2 honors science classes prior to the start of 12th grade
• Pay an annual dues membership fee: Seniors - $27 (annual dues-$15, graduation cord-$12), Juniors (and others) - $15 (annual dues-$15)
• Attend all Science National Honor Society meetings
• Participate in all Science National Honor Society activities and projects
• Complete 4 hours of community service per school year

Winter Sports Tryout Dates

Boys Basketball Tryouts - November 1st 4-6:30pm (Gym)

Girls Basketball Tryouts - October 25th 2-5:00pm (Gym)

Boys Soccer Tryouts - October 20th 2-5:30pm (Practice fields)

Girls Soccer Tryouts - October 19th 3:00-5:00pm (Practice fields)

Wrestling Tryouts - November 8th 2:30pm (in wrestling room)

Girls Weightlifting (everyone makes team) - October 11th 2:30pm (weight room)


All Athletic Paperwork must be completed prior to participation. For assistance, please contact bbaudend@pasco.k12.fl.us


Instructions for Completing Athletic Paperwork On-line

1. Visit www.athleticclearance.com

2. Create an Account

3. Sign in

4. Select School Year and School (2021-22, Wesley Chapel)

5. Select Sport

a. If a multiple sport athlete, select “add sport” to add additional sports

6. Click “NEXT”

7. Complete the tab for Student Information

8. Complete the tab for Parent Information

9. Complete Medical Information Forms- Student Signatures and Parent Signatures

10.Download the following forms to complete, sign and then upload-

a. Pre-Participation Physical- must be completed and signed by a medical provider

b. Transportation Form

c. Participation Form

THE NEXT 3 SECTIONS REQUIRE THE STUDENT TO CREATE AN ACCOUNT WITH NFHS. The student will need to purchase ($0) 3 courses-

HFHS Concussion, Heat Illness Prevention and Sudden Cardiac Arrest

Upon completion, save the certificate of completion as a pdf. These certificates are the documents that need to be uploaded into the athletic clearance account.

d. HFHS Concussion Certificate

e. NFHS Heat Illness Prevention Certificate

f. NFHS Sudden Cardiac Arrest Certificate

11.Print the “Confirmation Message” letter. This letter states that the process to participate in their sport at WCHS has been started. You will receive an email from Athletic Clearance once your student has been approved. Print the email confirmation and provide to the Coach as verification that the Athletic Paperwork has been completed.

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Advertising Opportunity for Local Businesses

District School Board of Pasco County Intent to Advertise

Need more customers? Advertise with WCHS! Each year thousands of people come to events on our campus and see advertisements for local businesses. This is an opportunity to get affordable advertising and help out the students of WCHS.

Banners are printed by the school using your artwork with several options:

4 x 4 full color vinyl banner will be displayed in the Gymnasium.

4 x 10 full color vinyl banner will be displayed outdoors on the fence of the field you chose.

The cost for a one year banner in the gym $400.00.

The cost of a banner on one outdoor facility is $500.00.

The cost of one year of advertising on the football/soccer/lacrosse, baseball, and softball field (3 banners) is $800.00.

The cost of all facilitites both indoor and outdoor banner (4 banners) is $1,000.00.

There term of the advertisement is one full year.

Interested businesses may download and complete the form below.

If you have any questions, please reach out to the Assistant Principal over Athletics, Mrs. Koslin at skoslin@pasco.k12.fl.us or call the school at 813-794-8700.

Boys Lacrosse Coach Needed

If you or someone you know is looking for an opportunity to work with students to help prepare them for life, we have an opening for a Boys Lacrosse Coach. Please contact Coach Baudendistel at bbaudend@pasco.k12.fl.us for information and how to apply.
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GoFan Online Ticketing (Athletic Events)

Purchase your tickets to our games. All tickets for athletic events must be purchased online through GoFan, https://gofan.co/app/school/FL6096 . There is also a downloadable app for GoFan. We will not be selling tickets at the gate.

Student Self Screener

Please use this screener daily and stay home if you are not feeling well.

https://livepascok12fl.sharepoint.com/:w:/s/SSPS_Resources/EbuK-f8EySBFrrmGzymI0uMB_86yhFAHR68-RhcETmOing

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Early Release Days

2021- 2022

Early Release Days

September 8, 2021

October 6, 2021

November 10, 2021

December 08, 2021

January 12, 2022

February 2, 2022

March 9,2022

April 13, 202

Senior Portraits

Seniors must have their photo taken by Gigante no later than November 5th in order to make it into the senior portrait section in the yearbook. Book your appointment at giganteproductions.com to reserve your time and date.

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WCHS COLLEGE AND CAREER S'MORE (OCTOBER 2021)

Are you College and Career Ready? Check out Mrs. Faysash’s Smore for events, scholarships, and planning resources for all grade levels!

https://www.smore.com/vgxh7

Click below to learn how to set up parent notifications in myStudent portal

Setting up parent notifications will allow you to be notified if your student is absent or struggling in a course.

Emergency Card Information and Directions (Please read)

Parents, we currently have over 600 emergency cards that have not been updated. If you have not updated your student's emergency card, please download the step-by-step instructions below for completing the emergency card. If you have questions or need assistance, please email myStudenthelp@pasco.k12.fl.us.

Stay in the know, never miss an activity

WCHS ABC Program

If your family needs supports or any needs from the WCHS ABC program, please fill out the following form. If you would like more information about the ABC program, the flyer is attached and/or call Iris Garcia in the front office, 813-794-8702.

https://wchs.pasco.k12.fl.us/mform/view.php?id=93604

Wesley Chapel Athletics Information

How to create a parent portal account in myStudent

Suspicious Activity Reporting App

Wesley Chapel High School

School Information


Principal:
Mr. Matt McDermott

30651 Wells Road
Wesley Chapel, FL 33545
Phone: (813) 794-8700
(352) 794-8700
Fax: (813) 794-8791

Office Hours:
M-F 7:00AM – 3:30 PM