SENIORS - Wharton High School

FALL 2015
Dear Students and Parents,
With the new school year approaching, there are some changes happening not only in our district but on our campus.
As we begin the new school year, I want to highlight a few changes
that you will see on our campus. First, as many of you know, construction will
begin on Bruce B. Downs Blvd., during this school year. In efforts to relieve
some of the anticipated stress for parent-pick/drop-off lines, we have moved the
car-rider line to the south end of campus by the auditorium and cafeteria areas.
Parents will no longer drop their students off in the front of the school near visitor parking. With this change in mind, we’ve moved our bus ramp to the north end of campus
by student and faculty parking with the exception of some of our special needs buses.
As for the second change, this is the first year that we are moving our newsletter
entirely to our website. Please go visit us at http://wharton.mysdhc.org/ to view our full
newsletter.
I am excited about the upcoming school year and I look forward to seeing all of our
students return to school on August 25th and for Open House Thursday, August 20 from
8:30 a.m. until 11:30 p.m.
OPEN HOUSE
Thursday, August 20th
8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Meet & Greet Teachers
Starts in the Gym
SENIORS
Selling Lockers
&
Parking Decals
Wednesday, August 12th
Sincerely,
In the Media Center
Brad Woods
@ 8 a.m.
PTSA
Open House
Thursday, August 20th
First General
8:30 - 11:30 (Gym)
Meeting
To reserve transportation to attend Open House, please contact Student
Affairs at 631-4710 and indicate which site you wish to be picked up from:
Pick-up & Return Locations
Bus Departs
Van Buren M.S
8712 N 22nd & Yukon
7:00 AM
Witter Elem.
10801 N 22nd & 109th
7:10 AM
Shaw Elem.
11311 N 15th & Fowler
7:20 AM
Bowers –Whitley Career Ctr
13609 N 22nd
7:30 AM
Benito M.S.
10101 N Cross Creek Blvd.
7:45 AM
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Newsletter
Wed., Sept. 9th
9 a.m.
In the PCR
SCHOOL STARTS
Aug. 25th
Know How To Locate Your Homeroom...
Reading your Mailing Label and Identifying your Homeroom
Throughout the school year, homerooms will be printed and formatted like the example shown below. Please keep in mind that
all pertinent information can be found our website at http://wharton.mysdhc.org/. You will receive parent link phone calls
throughout the school year directing your attention to our website. As for this publication, please be advised that hardcopies
of the newsletter are available upon request at 631-4710.
If you are receiving this letter, you are already registered for classes and simply need to come to school on August 25th.
The front mailing label tells you where to go on the first day of school to pick up your schedule.
To the Parent or Guardian of:
0901-0123
Paul R. Wharton
Homeroom 901 meets in room 123.
This is where you report on the 1st day.
1234 Main St.
Tampa, FL 33647
FOR SCHEDULE CHANGES BEFORE SCHOOL STARTS
It is our goal to begin school on August 25th with minimal schedule changes. To accomplish this, we will allow students/parents
to come to school according to the schedule below to correct schedule errors.
12th Grade
11th Grade
10th Grade
9th Grade
Wednesday, August 12
Wednesday, August 12
Thursday, August 13
Thursday, August 13
8
1
8
1
a.m.
p.m.
a.m.
p.m.
-
12 noon
3 p.m.
12 noon
3 p.m.
PLEASE NOTE: You may request a change for the following reasons:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Failing a required course
Passing a course in summer online or night school
Missing a requirement for graduation
Not having the proper prerequisite
Wrong level - i.e. Spanish 3 should be Spanish 2
Elective changes will not be considered at this time. Please recall that we emphasized during programming in De-
cember, elective choices would not be changed in the fall. We do not have the ability to add classes or teachers
to the master schedule at this time.
Appointments will not be given; it will be first come, first serve. Either student and/or parent must be present to
make the change. Changes must be made in person, not by phone.
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Wharton Open House
Aug 20, 2015
Students’ First Day of School
Aug 25, 2015
Labor Day Holiday
Wharton Homecoming Week (Dance - Sept. 12)
Sep 7, 2015
Sept. 8-12, 2015
End of 1st Grading Period
Oct 23, 2015
Non-Student Day
Oct 26, 2015
Veteran's Day Holiday
Nov 11, 2015
Report Card Distribution
Nov. 13, 2015
Fall Break
Students Return to School
Winter Break
Nov 23, 2015 - Nov 27, 2015
Nov 30, 2015
Dec 21, 2015 - Jan 1, 2016
Students Return to School
Jan 4, 2016
End of 2nd Grading Period
Jan 15, 2016
Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday
Jan 18, 2016
Non-Student Day
Jan 19, 2016
Florida State Fair Day (West Hillsborough ONLY)
Feb 5, 2016
Report Card Distribution
Feb. 9, 2016
Spring Break
Mar 14, 2016 - Mar 18, 2016
Students Return to School
Mar 21, 2016
Non-Student Day
Mar 25, 2016
End of 3rd Grading Period
Apr 1, 2016
Report Card Distribution
Apr. 21, 2016
Memorial Day Holiday
May 30, 2016
End of 4th Grading Period
Jun 10, 2016
Last Day of School
Jun 10, 2016
For Conference Night dates, visit us online!
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Early Release Dates
Each Monday - One Hour
LOCKER SALES
BEGIN FIRST
WEEK OF
SCHOOL!
However,
SENIORS can
purchase lockers
August 12th!
Student
Parking $5
TO PURCHASE DECALS
Students are required to
provide driver license, proof
of auto insurance and the
registration application with
parent signatures. (website)
RESERVED SENIOR DECALS
Will be sold August 12th in
the Media Center
Underclassmen Decals will be
available for purchase after
the start of the school year!
TRANSPORTATION
BUS PASSES
Taking DRIVER’S ED this
year?
You will need the following documents:
Original birth certificate
Original social security card
Please find these documents:
If you lost them, go to www.gathergoget.com
Also, a license costs is $54.25 and
the class fee is $40.
EVERYONE must have a license and
must pay the fees.
Mr. D. Glover, Driver Ed Teacher
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BUS SCHEDULES WILL BE AVAILABLE AT
OPEN HOUSE AND ALSO ON THE DISTRICT’S WEBSITE!
On the first day of school, please arrive
early to your scheduled bus stop. Also,
until your child learns his/her bus number, we advise that they record their bus
number. Bus passes will be provided
when school starts, for those that have
not received it.
If you are interested in participating in our Sports program, please see
Mr. Glover, assistant principal for Administration for eligibility requirements to play your sport of choice.
Application for Athletic Participation
1. Annual Physical Form #EL2 (available in the
Main Office)
2. Medical Release on file
See below for a list of Sports and Coaches:
Athletic Trainer
Business Mgr.
Baseball (B)
Basketball (V-B)
Basketball (V-G)
Basketball (JV-B)
Basketball (JV-G)
Cheerleading (V)
Cheerleading (JV)
Cross Country
Football (V)
Football (JV)
Flag Football (G)
Golf (G)
Golf (B)
Hill
Glover
Hoffman
Tonelli
C. Reed
Weaving
C. Reed
Paine
Lettiero
Triana/Lojacono
Mitchell
Reed
Roberts
Vukerop
Scholl
Wrestling
Volleyball (V)
Volleyball (JV)
Track (B)
Track (G)
Tennis (G)
Tennis (B)
Swimming (G)
Swimming (B)
Softball (G)
Soccer (G)
Soccer (B)
Mitchell
Barber
VACANT
Lojacono
Triana
Vukorep
Ware
Tedder
Gordon
Ewing
Vukorep
Ware
Visit www.FHSAA.org
8/21
Lennard (pre-season game)
8/28
King
9/4
@ Robinson
9/11
Tampa Bay Tech.
9/18
Gaither
9/25
@ Freedom
10/2
Plant
10/9
@ Wiregrass
10/16
Sickles
10/23
@ Leto
11/6
@ Chamberlain
Other sports schedules are available at
http://wharton.mysdhc.org/
HOMECOMING is EARLY This
Year and tickets go on SALE
September 3rd!!!
Are you ready for a trip to a “Tropical Paradise”? Homecoming will be on September
12th from 6:00-10:00 p.m. at USF’s Marshall Center. Tickets will be available for purchase on September 3-4 and 8-9. The ticket price has not been confirmed yet but will be
between $50 and $55. Leading up to Homecoming, we will be having our traditional
Spirit Week! The themes for each day will be as follows: Tuesday-MVP Day, Wednesday-Concert Day, Thursday-Netflix Day, and Friday-Tacky Tourist Day! We encourage
everyone to participate in Spirit Week, for more information follow us on twitter
@wharton_sga!
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GIRLS BASKETBALL
If you’re interested in playing Girls
Basketball, please see Coach Reed
in Room 510 for details.
ENGLISH SUMMER READING
Please make sure you log onto
http://wharton.mysdhc.org/ for all
of the required summer reading.
When the student is absence for any
reason, the parent of record must call
the school on or before the absence.
Extended absences require speaking
to an Assistant Principal.
SCIENCE NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY
Attention all Sophomores, Juniors & Seniors. The Science
National Honor Society will be opening up its application
window one last time for 2015-2016 school year. Please plan
on picking up application materials in Lab Room 326 during
the first week of school.
BOYS BASKETBALL
There will be an informational meeting
for anyone interested in trying out for
Varsity or JV Boys Basketball on
Wednesday, September 2nd at 3:30pm
in the gymnasium. The meeting will end
no later than 4:45pm. Please be sure to
make arrangements to be picked up in
front of the gymnasium after the meeting if you need a ride. See Coach Tonelli
in the Guidance Office if you have any
questions!
NEW HANDBOOK INFORMATION FROM THE DISTRICT
NOTE: To access the 2015-2016 Student Handbook,
ATENDANCE LINE
631-4710, PRESS 1
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visit https://myspot.sdhc.k12.fl.us and log in with
your mySPOT user account. Parents who are new
to Hillsborough County Public Schools or who do not
have an existing mySPOT account may register by
clicking the “Register New Account” link on the login
screen. To register a new account, you will need
your child’s student number, birth date, school name,
and last four digits of the student’s Social Security
Number. The main office will have hard copies available upon request!
WHARTON REGIMENT BAND
INFORMATION
Week #1: Monday, August 3rd through Thursday, August 6th
New Wind Players: 5pm to 8pm each day
Color Guard: 4pm to 8pm each day
Returning Wind Players: 5pm to 8pm (Wed/Thurs only)
Front Ensemble: 3pm to 6pm each day
NJROTC
You are cordially invited to participate in a two-day orientation,
August 11th and 12th starting at 9 am, where you’ll be able experience what life is like as a Wharton Cadet. You will be able to
preview the different types of teams that you can participate in
as well as experience a PT session. You’ll be able to meet and
greet our Officers and hear first-hand what to expect. If this interests you, sign up on our website at:
https://sites.google.com/site/whartonnjrotc/orientation
Battery: 6pm to 9pm each day
Contact: Major Michael Beale USMC, Retired (813)-610-4252
Weeks #2: Monday, August 10th through Thursday, August 13th – 12pm to 9pm
(All Students)
12pm to 3:30pm: Inside Rehearsal
3:30pm to 4:30pm: Band Camp Games
4:30pm to 5:30pm: Dinner Break (provided each day)
5:30pm to 9pm: Outside Rehearsal
Saturday, August 15th - 9am to 7pm - Final Band Camp Day and Parent Preview
9am to 12pm: Outside Rehearsal
12pm to 12:30pm: Inside Activities
12:30pm to 1:15pm: Lunch (bring bag lunch)
1:15pm to 4:45pm: Outside Rehearsal
4:45pm to 5:45pm: Inside Activities
5:45pm: Outside Warm Up
6pm: FRIENDS AND FAMILY PREVIEW PERFORMANCE - The Regiment will
perform part of the 2015 Marching Show!
LUNCH ACCOUNTS
Parents can make credit and debit card payments on-line by going to the district web site
www.sdhc.k12.fl.us. Parents can also enroll in
automatic deduction for meals and receive reminders when meal account balances run low.
What a great way to avoid the problem of lost
or forgotten lunch money!
6:15pm: PARENT MEETING & BBQ DINNER
What to bring to Band Camp:
DRESS CODE POLICY
- grey t-shirt
Specifics of the dress code policy are in the Hillsborough County student handbook which is available on
the District Web Site https//www.sdhc.k12.fl.us
- shorts
Handbooks will be available electronically!
- Instrument & accessories
- 3-ring binder with plastic sleeves
- sneakers w/ socks
- hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, etc.
- snacks
- WATER (in a 1-gallon BLUE cooler)
Please note - all students signed up for Band, Instrumental Techniques, or
Eurythmics MUST attend Band Camp!
If you wish to be a part of the Wharton Band, but are not signed up for the class
- please contact Jason Allgair - Band Director: jason.allgair@sdhc.k12.fl.us
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Parent Conference Nights...
Sept. 24 @ 3:30
Dec. 9 @ 3:30
Feb. 25 @ 3:30
Non-Profit Organization
U. S. POSTAGE
PAID
Tampa, FL
Wharton High School
20150 Bruce B. Downs Blvd. Tampa,
FL 33647
631-4710
Essential! Let
the Office of
Student Affairs
know your new
address if you’ve
moved.
Join WHARTON High School
Athletic Booster and PTSA @ OPEN HOUSE
Visit the PTSA table at OPEN HOUSE!
MORE PTSA info is online at:
http://wharton.mysdhc.org/Family_Community/PTSA
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