Basic
Are there assigned teams? (9A, 10A, 11A, etc.)
No!
How many hours are needed for your graduation project?
40 hours
Can you take Drivers Education in 9th grade?
No; 9th grade is majority general ed and electives. Sophomore year you can take drivers ed and you will have a lot more freedom to pick branching/other classes
How many clubs do we have at West?
40 of as of right now; but If you would like to make your own club talk to your guidance counselor!
What is the cell phone policy?
Depends on your teacher for your class! If you do not respect your teacher's rules however, you are at risk of having your phone taken either for the period or the rest of the day
Is there homeroom?
only for special occasions and your first day where you will get your locker and combination; you will be informed if you need to go to your homeroom for an occasion
How many credits do you need to graduate?
24
When is the latest I can drop or add a class?
The last day of the prior school year. If you are struggling with a class, you must talk to your guidance counselor!
What are the different clubs?
a variety! Our clubs range from Acapella, Chess, Technology, Languages, Sports, etc.
when you accumulate __ absences (excused, unexcused, or illegal) your parents will be notified via a letter regarding your absences
10
What time does school start?
7:40
Does everyone need to do a graduation project?
No; if you go to TCHS (starting sophomore year) you will be exempt from the graduation project!
How hard are advance placement (AP) and honors classes?
Depends on your work ethic; AP can be beneficial when boosting your grade/GPA and it challenges you - but remember, it is a college-paced class! Teacher recommendations are important and they can help you pick the right classes for you
Is LINK considered a club?
Yes! You need a teacher, student, or guidance counselor recommendation to be able to be apart of it
If you arrive past 7:40, you must go to what office for admission?
attendance office
Can you carry your backpack around?
Yes! Lockers are rarely used
Do you need to take a cyber or blended class to graduate?
Yes!
What classes can you take over the summer?
A variety - you can check the DASD website to look at all the classes! 2 popular ones are health and gym. However, they are pricey and cyber (fully online)
How can I become a part of a club?
You can sign up under the Clubs tab on the DWHS website; there you will find all the details of the club and who to contact if you have any questions!
No! If you are caught on camera letting someone inside the building past 7:40, you face an automatic in-school suspension
Is there REACH?
Nope!
When can I start the graduation project?
Anytime! It is recommended you get it done freshman or sophomore year as it is easier to do so. The project must be pre-approved and a mentor signature that is not family-related is required to validate hours
What are blended courses like?
fewer face-to-face meetings; depending on the class, you typically will have 2 in-class days and 3 blended periods
Is there a limit to how many clubs I can be involved in?
No!
Can you leave the school property during a period and come back later?
No! If you are caught leaving the property and returning you will face an automatic out of school suspension