The Ninth Grade Campus News

The Week of November 27 - December 1, 2023

NGC/WHS Daily Schedule

This week:
Monday, November 27- B

Tuesday, November 28- A

Wednesday, November 29- B

Thursday, November 30- A

Friday, December 1- B

NGC/WHS Weekly Events

3rd Six Weeks

We have three weeks before the third six weeks and first semester is over. Time is flying by! It is critical for students to stay on top of their grades and due dates this six weeks. If you need help utilizing Skyward so that you can check grades and absences/tardies, please reach out.

Just a reminder that students can correct/redo assignments/tests below a 70.

Semester Exam Exemptions

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Roo Expo

The 2023 Roo Expo will be on November 30th at Weatherford High School from 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM. Roo Expo is a time for you and your student to learn about the different endorsement pathways, electives, clubs, and organizations that WHS has to offer. Tables will line the main hallways to visit with these different groups, and we will also have information sessions.

5:45 - Dual Credit (9th - 11th) in the Main Gym (Enter through Door #13)

This is a required meeting for students that are interested in taking a Dual Credit course next year.

5:00 & 6:30 - Advanced Academics in the Library

If you are interested in taking an Honors or AP courses, please join one of these sessions.

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Dual Credit

Are you interested in taking Dual Credit courses next year? If so, it is time to start planning! Dual credit is concurrent or dual enrollment in both a college and high school. By taking one class, a student is SIMULTANEUOUSLY earning high school and college credit. Check with your counselor to see which courses are available and make a plan! Check out the college and career website for more information: https://sites.google.com/weatherfordisd.com/whsccr/dual-credit

Here is the link to sign up for the TSIA2: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScR5EV9psnwZaE4SgBoWAMTrYHsEy7qNIUghos_0Dds_a85hQ/viewform

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Roos Choose

Our Roos Choose focus for November is Citizenship! This means being the kind of person who is involved in trying to make their community, nation or world a better place. Good citizens are people who are engaged, in big or small ways, in considering the needs of others in their community and have respect for authority figures.

So this month, let's all remember that Roos choose to be a member of and support our community.

Free or Reduced Meal Information

FREE OR REDUCED MEALS INFORMATION

Weatherford ISD provides free and reduced-price cafeteria meals for students from families who qualify based on federal government guidelines. This includes school breakfast and lunch.

Families may apply online for free or reduced school meals at any time during the school year by clicking here. The process is quick, easy, and FREE.

To avoid delays, complete ONE application per family. Complete all required information. List everyone in the household and an adult signature is required. Multiple or incomplete applications may delay processing.

If a student was on the meal program at the end of the last school year, the benefit will carry over for the first 30 days of school. A new application must be submitted to continue benefits for each school year.

Benefits include:

Free and reduced-price meals for the 23-24 school year and for the first 30 days of the 24-25 school year,
College readiness waivers and discounts including SAT, ACT and AP exam fees and college application fees,
Discounts on home internet costs, and more!

Apply now to ensure your student receives these benefits for the 2023-2024 school year. Please note that online applications are processed faster than paper applications. Parents may apply at online by visiting Weatherfordisd.schoollunchapp.com

If you have questions about the Free and Reduced Meals application, please contact the Weatherford ISD Child Nutrition Department at 817-598-2991.

Automotive Department Information

Please click on following link for the QR-Code for the WHS Automotive Instagram page. Our students are doing amazing things!

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Students' Grades/Assignments

Skyward is used for posting grades, tardies, and attendance.

Canvas is used for classroom assignments, notes, and other classroom materials. Parents and guardians CAN sign up as an observer on their student's account:
https://wisd.instructure.com/courses/105447

Please reach out if you need assistance accessing either Skyward or Canvas!

NGC Reminders

Last week we met with our students to go over expectations and rules for the NGC. As a reminder, our instructional day is from 8:15 - 4:00. Our cafeteria doors open at 7:45 and our front doors open at 8:00. Once students are on campus, they are not allowed to walk off of campus until the end of the instructional day. Students attend advisory daily. During this time students can work on homework/classwork. During all classes, including advisory, students are not to have their phones. Phones are to remain in the class "phone hotels" or in students' backpacks. Students can be on their phones during passing periods and at lunch. While there are campus bathroom guidelines in place, teachers always have discretion over bathroom breaks. We know that emergencies arise and we always want the physical, social, and emotional health of our students to remain our top priority. For lunch, parents/guardians are welcome to drop off food in the front office (Admin A) for students; however, students are not allowed to utilize delivery apps such as DoorDash. In regards to credits, students can earn up to 8 credits this year. Students need 6 credits to become sophomores. We encourage students and families to track grades, credits, absences, and tardies in Skyward. In addition, we will communicate with you when students are in danger of losing credits to discuss credit recovery opportunities. To earn credits, attendance does matter. State law dictates that students must be in attendance 90% of the instructional time in that class to receive credit; therefore, grades and attendance both contribute to students receiving credit for each class. Lastly, student ID cards must be worn at all times. If students forget their card, we will print them a temporary card. If students lose their card, they can receive a new card for $5. Wearing student ID cards is a district expectation for high school students. So far, our students are doing better at remembering them each day.

It has been an amazing start to the school year. We love our students and know that by working together as a team with you, it will be productive, fun, and successful for the Class of 2027!

House Bill 114

States the conditions under which a student may be either removed from class and placed in a disciplinary alternative education program, or expelled from a school for the possession, use, or delivery of marijuana or e-cigarettes on or near a public school property or at certain school events.

Due to the new law, there have been updates to the WISD Student Code of Conduct regarding the possession of vapes in schools. House Bill 114, adopted by the state, requires school districts to send students who are in possession of or use vapes, whether THC or Nicotine, to DAEP (Bridge). Vapes containing THC (marijuana), in addition to being a mandatory placement, can result in a felony arrest.

It's never to early to learn how to be exempt from exams in December!

Kangaroo Stadium Rules

NGC/WHS Dress Code:

Student ID Badges

This is just a reminder that WISD secondary students must wear their ID badges daily. Here are some district guidelines for students:

ID cards must be hung on a lanyard around the neck during the entire school day.
ID cards must be worn with the picture facing out.
ID cards must not be defaced or altered (no personal stickers, no coloring, etc.)
ID cards must be worn on the outermost layer of clothing.

Students will receive a new ID card each school year. While every student's first ID card is provided at no cost, we will maintain the policy of a $5 replacement fee to be charged for any damaged or lost cards.

NGC purchased breakaway black lanyards for all freshmen. Students may trade out their lanyards, if they prefer.

Online Payments

If you need to pay for lost student IDs, library books, Chromebook fees, and other upcoming school-sponsored events, please utilize the link below. We will no longer be taking cash for student ID replacements. Just a reminder that all students receive a student ID card from the campus. Students are responsible for keeping up with the ID. Students only have to pay for replacement cards if they are lost or misplaced.