Student Handbook
Student Handbook
Student Handbook
A Few More Syllabus Questions
ELA All Day
Potpurri
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If you get a ride to school, where should the car drop you off?
Parent drop off & pick up is not allowed at Door 10 before or after school. Parents should pick up on 49th St. There is ONE 5-minute parking spot designated for pick up during the school day if a student has to leave early or come late.
100
What is the Tip Line and how do I find the link?
The WHS Tip Line is a Google Form you can submit if there is a concern regarding a student's wellness or school safety - mental health, chemical use, social isolation, bullying, harassment, etc.
It's accessible through the Washburn website's homepage ("Student Tip Line") or the Student Handbook.
100
How do I get club/sports (or other) posters approved to be hung up at WHS?
All posters must be approved and stamped by Ms. Terpening before they are put up on the wall. There are no exceptions to this.
100
Does Washburn view the act of copying an assignment as equal to allowing one’s peer to copy that assignment?
Yes.
100
What is the difference between topic and theme?
A topic is the broad subject or what a text is about, typically stated in 1-2 words.
A theme is what the writer communicates about that topic, expressed as a complete sentence.
100
How long is a standard marathon?
26.2 miles
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How do I find out what work I missed if I was absent?
It is the student’s responsibility to secure any necessary class materials missed during any time away from school.
The best place to view current class materials is on Google Classroom.
100
What happens if your phone is "bagged & tagged."
A member of our behavioral staff will take it for the remainder of the school day.
New for 2025-26: If it's your first "bag & tag," we will call home. If it's your second, etc., a caregiver must come to Washburn to retrieve your phone.
100
How do you get a prayer pass if I need to pray during the school day?
See your grade level AP for more information or permission.
100
What is typically a requirement of an extension project?
Reading an additional novel
100
What is the literary term for a contradiction between appearance and reality?
irony
100
Which bone are humans born without?
Kneecap
100
How do you sign up for extracurricular activities?
The Washburn website:
Home > Activities & Athletics > Activities & Clubs
100
What does the Dress Code say about shoes?
"Shoes must be worn in the building at all times."
100
Is breakfast free at Washburn?
Breakfast is free for all students and is served daily in the cafeteria from 7:55 a.m. - 8:25 a.m. Breakfast food may not be taken from the cafeteria.
100
If an assignment is marked “Missing,” can you still submit it?
Yes, if it is before the assignment's deadline.
100
What are the five types of imagery?
tactile / touch
gustatory / taste
auditory / sound
olfactory / smell
visual / sight
100
What creative children's toy was originally marketed as wallpaper cleaner?
100
Who can you go to if you need a staff member who speaks Somali or Spanish?
Mr. Ali (Somali Language Liaison)
Mr. Aguilar (Spanish Language Liaison)
100
Do gummies count as drugs?
Yes. Being under the influence of intoxicants is prohibited at school or any school activity.
Any student found in violation will be suspended according to district policy and required to attend chemical health counseling.
100
If you are tardy to a class, can the teacher give you a zero for the work you missed?
Consequences for tardies are at the discretion of the teacher and may include:
1) No credit for work missed as a result of tardiness to class
2) Parent contact
3) Referral to dean for repeated infractions
100
How much does it cost to register for an IB exam?
They are free, and you should all register for them!
There are grade-based incentives in Q3 & Q4 for credibly taking the official exams.
Note: There are no IB English exams to register for in Year 1.
100
What is a motif?
A motif is a recurring element, image, or idea in a text or work that has symbolic significance and contributes to the overall meaning (theme).
100
In the movie Hocus Pocus, what's the name of the black cat?
Binx
100
Who is your grade's Associate Principal?
Mr. Stauduhar (11th Grade)
Ms. Terpening (12th Grade)
100
Is a fake or toy weapon (e.g., gun, knife) treated the same as a real weapon in MPS?
Yes. Possession of a weapon or a look-alike will result in a recommendation for expulsion and possibly arrest.
If something that is not a weapon is used as a weapon to cause bodily harm, it will be treated as a weapon.
100
When will you complete this year's IB assessment(s)?
Juniors: March (HL Essay)
Seniors: Winter 2027 (IO) and May 6-7 (Papers 1 & 2) -- Paper 2 is the morning of Senior Skip Day again!
100
If you consult AI while working on an assignment, but you ultimately do not use any of the information you received in your final product, do you still need to disclose your use of AI?
Yes.
100
Can you name and explain one rhetorical appeal?
Pathos = emotion
Ethos = credibility, character
Logos = facts, logic
Kairos = urgency, appropriateness
100
What spice comes from tree bark?
cinnamon
100
What IB assessment(s) will you complete this year?
Higher Level Essay (11th Grade)
Individual Oral, Paper 1, Paper 2 (12th Grade)
100
What do you do if I want to leave the classroom and you're too upset to wait for a pass from my teacher?
If you need immediate mental/emotional health support, you can come to the main office to request either to see a specific person or more general support if you don’t know who to see.
We no longer have funding for the TIMM Room, but deans, social workers, and counselors can be available when needed.
100
Page 20 of the Student Handbook directs you toward materials on how to cite AI according to which citation style?
MLA
100
When is the last day of school for seniors?
Technically, it has not been determined or announced yet, but the best guess is Friday, May 28.
100
What's the difference between denotation and connotation?
Denotation = dictionary definition
Connotation = associated meanings and feelings
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Which fast food chain has the most locations worldwide?
