Educational Excellence today for tomorrow, by Accentuating rigor, Building relationships, and Creating relevance. Wilson High School School Profile 2013-2014 Administration Dr. Thomas W. Ruth, Superintendent Dr. Steven Gerhard, Assistant Superintendent Mr. George Fiore, Principal Mr. Matt Bender, Assistant Principal, 12 th Mr. Chris Trickett, Assistant Principal, 11 th Mr. Jeffery Ebert, Assistant Principal, 10 th Mrs. Laura Witman, Assistant Principal, 9 th Dr. Kate Long, Director of Pupil Services Mrs. Anne Douglas, Supervisor of Special Education Mrs. Laura Shepler, Talented and Gifted Education Mrs. Deb Chestnut, Wilson Virtual Academy Coordinator Mr. Steve Polonus, Athletic Director School Counselors 9 th grade only Counselor Mr. Michael Piersol, X5139, piemic@wilsonsd.org 10 th 12 th grade Counselors Mr. Mark Greaves (A-De), X1197, gremar@wilsonsd.org Mr. William Pors (Di-Ja), X5140, porwil@wilsonsd.org Ms. Rebekah Marconi (Je-M), X4730, marreb@wilsonsd.org Mrs. Jaclyn Burdis (N-R), X5138, burjac@wilsonsd.org Mrs. Sabrina Andrieux (S-Z), X5137, andsab@wilsonsd.org Mrs. Diane Arndt, (Administrative Assistant), X1131 arndia@wilsonsd.org Mrs. Lucy Kramer, (Administrative Assistant), X4603 kraluc@wilsonsd.org COMMUNITY: The Wilson School District is located in south central Berks County near the city of Reading. The area served by the district has a population of approximately 34,700 and is primarily suburban residential. SCHOOL: High School, Grades 9 through 12 ENROLLMENT: 2013-14: Grade 12-460; Grade 11-460; Grade 10-458; Grade 9-471 Total enrollment - 1,851 FACULTY: 117 full-time teachers, 2.5 full-time nurses, 6 full-time counselors, 1 full-time librarian CURRICULUM: Wilson High School is a four year-public school that emphasizes college preparation within English, Math, Science, and Social Studies. The school year consists of four marking periods encompassing seven, fifty-two minute daily class periods. All students pursue an appropriate academic program that is augmented by many elective courses in art, business, family & consumer sciences, music, physical education/health and driver education, technology and engineering education, and world languages. Elective programs in all subject areas are designed to meet the diverse needs of the student body. Advanced subjects are offered in all disciplines. AP and honors courses are offered in multiple areas. Beginning in grade 9, students have the opportunity to attend Berks Career and Technology Center (BCTC). BCTC offers a complete array of career development, technical training, and pre-professional programs. A cooperative work experience program is also available to students. In accordance with Pennsylvania curriculum regulations, 10 th 12th students must complete a graduation project in order to receive a high school diploma. The graduation project is intended to ensure that students are able to analyze, synthesize, and evaluate information as well as communicative significant knowledge and understanding. Students explore topics that reflect their personal interests and future goals. Wilson High School 2601 Grandview Blvd. West Lawn, PA 19609 Phone: (610) 670-0180 Counseling Fax: (484) 334-6438 www.wilsonsd.org CEEB Code: 395-190
Wilson High School Credits and Graduation Requirements: Major subjects meet six days per six day cycle for periods of fifty-two minutes each. Partial credit is given for subjects which meet for one quarter or one semester. A minimum of twenty five credits, including the following, must be successfully completed during grades 9-12: English 4, Mathematics 4, Social Studies 4, Science 3, Physical Education 1, Health.5, and Graduation Project 1. Students in the academies listed below have academy-specific requirements. Grade Point Average: Grade Point Average is cumulative in grades 9 through 12 and is on a weighted system. Our grading scale is defined as follows: A = 90% - 100 %, B = 80% - 89 %, C = 70% - 79 %, D = 60% - 69 %, F = 59 % - 0%. Class Ranking System: For the purpose of class ranking, each student receives an overall numeric average which includes all courses attempted. This cumulative average is adjusted for weighted courses while raw grades listed on transcripts are unweighted. Only the cumulative GPA is weighted. Students are ranked on the basis of final grades for all subjects at the end of 9, 10, 11, and 12. The computation formula used to determine class rank will also be used to determine graduation recognition (Summa Cum Laude, with highest honors; Magna Cum Laude, with high honors; and Cum Laude, with honors). Academies: The Wilson School District has five academies in which students are prepared for the demands of post-secondary education. These academies will provide students with the opportunity to focus their studies on specific areas of interest while also providing collegiate, business and industry connections that should prove to motivate and inspire them to pursue post-secondary education. Berks Career and Technology Center Academy (BCTC): This academy will allow students to build and sustain strong partnerships with our industry, trade, and business communities in order to improve their economic vitality and quality of life. Global Studies Academy: This academy will allow students to focus on the study of the political, economic, social, and cultural relationships of the world. STEM Academy: This academy will allow students to focus their studies on integrated Science, Technology, Engineering and Math concepts. The three focus areas within the STEM Academy are Engineering, Computer Science, and Biomedical Science. A Materials Science thread will be offered in 2014-15. Visual and Performing Arts Academy: This academy will allow students to receive dynamic opportunities in the study of the visual and performing arts. Wilson Virtual Academy (WVA): This academy provides our students with an alternative to a traditional education and ensures students have access to quality online learning opportunities that prepare them for a lifetime of success. Wilson s Pride Our Children
Five Year AP Data AP/HONORS COURSES AVAILABLE (2013-2014) Advanced Placement Courses: 642 students took Advanced Placement Courses (2012-2013). Biology Chinese & Culture Government & Politics Psychology Calculus AB English Language & Composition Microeconomics Statistics Calculus BC English Literature & Composition Music Theory Studio Art Chemistry Environmental Science Physics C: (E & M) U.S. History European History Physics C: Mechanics World History Honors Courses Accounting I, II, & III Computer Integrated Manufacturing German IV & V Aerospace Engineering Computer Science and Software Engineering Intro to Engineering and Design Biology Digital Electronics Physics Chemistry Engineering, Design, & Development Pre-Calculus Chinese IV & V English 9, 10, 11, &12 Principles of Engineering Civil Engineering & Architecture French IV & V Spanish IV& V ACT/SAT Data 2012 SAT I 2012 ACT 74% of Seniors took the SAT I 14% of Seniors took the ACT Mean Critical Reading: 502 Mean English: 23 Mean Math: 519 Mean Math: 24 Mean Writing: 480 Mean Reading: 23 Mean Science: 23 Average SAT all Students: 1501 Average ACT all Students: 23 Average for top 50 Students: 1925 Perfect 2400 Score: 1 Student Class of 2013 Summary 61.6 % attended a four year institution 3.7 % military 13.2 % attended a two-year Institution 3 % undecided 6.7 % other education 10 % employed/apprenticeship ACT Plan Profile Summary Report Wilson High School and National Achievement Subject WHS National English 17.9 16.4 Mathematics 19.4 17.9 Reading 19.0 16.9 Science 19.8 18.0 Composite 19.1 17.5 Keystone Data Results Subjects % Advanced and Proficient Algebra I 82 % Biology 73 % Literature 89 %
Post High School Acceptance for the Class of 2013 Listed below are the colleges, military academies, military branches, technical schools, training schools, and universities that accepted Wilson High School 2013 graduates. Albany College of Pharmacy (NY) Albright College Alderson-Broaddus College (WV) Alvernia University American University (DC) Andrews University (MI) Antonelli Art Institute Arcadia University Arizona State University (AZ) Art Institute of York Auburn University (AL) Baylor University (TX) Beaver County Community College Berks Career & Technology Center Berks Technical Institute Bloomsburg University Boston University (MA) Bowling Green State University (OH) Brigham Young University (UT) Brown University (RI) Bucknell University California University of PA Carnegie Mellon University Carthage College (WI) Cedar Crest College Chatham University Cheyney University Clarion University Coastal Carolina University (SC) College of New Jersey (NJ) Colorado School of Mines (CO) Community College of Northern Colorado (CO) Community College of Philadelphia Delaware Valley College DeSales University Dixie State College (UT) Drexel University Duquesne University East Stroudsburg University Elizabethtown College Emmanuel College (MA) Fairleigh Dickinson University (NJ) Fashion Institute of Technology (NY) Fordham University (NY) Franklin and Marshall College Frostburg State University (MD) Gannon University Geneva College George Mason University (VA) George Washington University (DC) Georgia Polytechnic Institute (GA) Gettysburg College Goucher College (MD) Gwynedd-Mercy College Harcum College Harrisburg Area Community College Harrisburg University of Science & Technology Hartwich College (NY) Harvard University (MA) Hofstra University (NY) Immaculata College Indiana University of Pennsylvania Iona College (NY) Ithaca College (NY) James Madison University (VA) John s Hopkins University (MD) Johnson and Wales University (RI) Johnson College of Technology Juniata College Kent State University (OH) Kettering University (MI) King s College Kutztown University Lafayette College La Salle University Lebanon Valley College Lehigh University Lincoln Technical Institute Lincoln University Lock Haven University Long Island University (NY) Loyola University (MD) Lycoming College Mansfield University Maryland Institute College of Art (MD) Marymount University (VA) Marywood University McGill University (Quebec) Mercyhurst College Messiah College Millersville University Monmouth University (NJ) Montclair State University (NJ) Montgomery County Community College Moravian College Mount Olive College (NC) Mount St. Mary s University (MD) Muhlenburg College Nassau Community College (NY) Nazareth College (NY) New York University (NY) Neumann University Northampton Community College Northeastern University (MA) Norwich University (VT) Ohio University (OH) Ohio Valley University (WV) Oklahoma State University (OK) Old Dominion University (VA) PA College of Art & Design Pace University (NY) Pennsylvania State University Philadelphia University Point Park University Queensborough Community College (NY) Radford University (VA) Reading Area Community College Reading Hospital School of Nursing Rensellaer Polytechnic Institute (NY) Robert Morris University Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology (IN) Rowan University (NJ) San Diego State University (CA) Seminole State College of Florida (FL) Seton Hill College Shenandoah University (VA) Shippensburg University St. Francis University St. John s University (NY) St. Joseph s University St. Lawrence University (NY) Stanford University (CA) Suffolk University (MA) Susquehanna University Syracuse University (NY) Temple University Thaddeus Stevens Institute of Technology Thiel College Towson University (MD) Tufts University (MA) United States Air Force United States Army United States Coast Guard United States Marine Corps United States National Guard United States Navy Universal Technical Institute University of Alabama (AL) University of Binghamton (NY) University of British Columbia (Vancouver) University of Buffalo (NY) University of California Los Angeles (CA) University of California San Diego (CA) University of California Santa Barbara (CA) University of Connecticut (CT) University of Delaware (DE) University of Hartford (CT) University of Maryland (MD) University of Maryland Baltimore County University of Massachusetts (MA) University of Miami (FL) University of New Hampshire (NH) University of New Haven (CT) University of Pennsylvania University of Pittsburgh University of Rhode Island (RI) University of Richmond (VA) University of Rochester (NY) University of Scranton University of South Carolina (SC) University of the Arts University of Sciences University of Toledo University of Utah (UT) University of Vermont (VT) Ursinus College Virginia Polytechnic Institute (VA) Villanova University Wagner College (NY) Washington Adventist University Washington & Jefferson College Wentworth Institute of Technology (MA) Wesley College (DE) West Chester University West Virginia University (WV) Western State Colorado University (CO) Wilkes University York College York Technical Institute
Dual Enrollment: Wilson has Dual Enrollment Agreements with Albright College, The Pennsylvania State University, and Reading Area Community College. Virtual Classes: Wilson offers some virtual classes that are taught by Wilson Teachers. Other Virtual classes are offered through Apex Learning and Connections Learning. JROTC, Army: Wilson High School is Proud to have Army JROTC for the 5 th year. 2013-2013, JROTC completed over 10,000 hours of community service. They are commanded by LTC (Ret) Sr. Wendell L. May and 1 st SG (Ret) James B. Dolan. Co-Curricular Program Approximately 94 % of the student body participates in a wide array of activities that support the academic program. Around 40 clubs are offered to our students. Interest dictates the formation of many clubs that range from Academic Challenge Team, FBLA, East Asian Club, Interact Club, Key Club, and Technology Student Association. Students are actively engaged in student government through class activities and official leadership positions. Student involvement is key to the success of Wilson High School. Our award-winning music program enrolled 90 students in our marching band, 110 in concert band, 60 in orchestra, 15 for indoor color guard, 30 for indoor percussion, and 89 students in concert choir. 905 roster spot student athletes participated in 31 varsity, 6 junior varsity sports, and5 freshman sports. The competitive athletic program encourages physical activity as well as the opportunity to experience leadership roles, cooperation, and teamwork. Community service is an integral part of student learning. The majority of students participate in voluntary opportunities that benefit the community. For the 2012-2013 school year, Wilson High School students cooked and served breakfasts at Opportunity House, tutored students, organized events to provide for the less fortunate, fundraised to benefit the community and various organizations, volunteered at animal shelters, and many other volunteer opportunities. Wilson High School students logged numerous service hours during the 2012-2013 school year.
Academics: National Merit Scholarships 2013: Three National Merit Special Scholarship Competition Finalists (Carpenter Technology Corporation & The Harvey Hubbel Foundation), Five National Merit Semifinalists, Four National Achievement Scholarship Finalist, 1/800 students Nationally College Board s AP District Honor Roll Recipient Highest PSSA Scores in Berks County, 2012 70% of the high school staff holds a master s degree or higher Academic Challenge: Berks County Champion - 2012, 2011, 2010, & 2009 Anne Sullivan Award recipient Supervisor of Special Education Secondary Level Engineering Teacher PLTW (Project Lead TheWay) Master Teacher Certification (EDD class) Formula 1 in Schools Engineering Design Competition: National Qualifier 1/8 schools nationally 2012 Future Business Leaders of America: 28 State Qualifiers - 2013, 29 Industry Standard Microsoft Office Specialist Certifications - 2012 Model United Nations, November 2012: Best Delegation, Best Small Group Delegation, 2 nd Place Group Competition National Grand Concours, National French Test 2012: 1 level 1-2 nd, 4 level 1-8 th, 1 level 2-9 th, and 1 level 4-9th Northeast Conference on the Teaching of Foreign Language, Two Wilson Teachers represented Pennsylvania Outstanding Delegates Model UN - 3 students won 2 nd place representing Germany and Egypt Paul Harris Fellow Rotary Club Award recipient to one of our Social Studies Teachers Pennsylvania Chinese Speech Competition: level 3-1st, 2 nd, & 3 rd in Chinese 1; level 1, 2, & 3-1 st place Pennsylvania State Computer Fair: 8 State Qualifiers 2012 & 2010 Pennsylvania State Modern Language Association Best of PA Award to two teachers PLTW Computer Science & Software Engineering class Pilot School 2013-2014, 1 of 50 nationwide Reading - Berks Science and Engineering Fair: 3 rd, 4 th, honorable mention Physics Silver Globe Award Winner (2011- Present) by the PA State Modern Language Association Technology Student Association: 2013-15 State Place Winners, 2012-14 State Place Winners, 2011-7 State Place Winners, 2010-5 State Place Winners, 2013-16 National Competition Qualifiers Wharton School of Business Pricewaterhouse Cooper s (PwC s) Financial Literacy Award 2013, High School Business Department Drama/Fine Arts/ JROTC/ Music: Band: Jazz - Superior ratings in adjudication festivals; Marching - Chapter 2 Champions & top 10 ACC s & Cavalcade; Color Guard - Group 4 ACC Champions, 2 nd place Cavalcade; Indoor Guard - Silver Medalist - KIDA Championships; Concert - Messiah University Concert Band Festival; 20 students in Berks County Honor Band, 10 students District 10 Honors Band, 4 Students Region V PMEA State Band, 3 Students PMEA All state Concert Band Bucks County Playhouse Once Act Festival, Outstanding Student Directed Play Award and Outstanding Female Performance Award: Concert Choir - Superior Rating at the Songs for Hope Adjudication ESU Performing Arts Competition, student finished top 15 in the state Google Works High School Art Exhibit Awards 2013: 3rd place in the Oil Painting category, 1st & 2 nd place in the Charcoal/Pastels category, 1st place in the Watercolor category, Honorable Mention in the Sculpture category, 1st Place in the Hand-Built Pottery category, 3rd place in the Calligraphy category, and 2nd place in the Basketry category JROTC: 2nd (Leadership) and 3rd (Academics) in the JROTC Leadership/Academic Bowl, 3rd place in the Raider Competition, Shippensburg University, 2nd place overall in League Drill Competition, 1st in Color Guard, 1st Armed Drill, 1st Unarmed Exhibition, 1st Place Individual Drill, JROTC Rifle Match: 7th in Eastern US, 2nd Brigade Inspection: Honor Unit Status Reading-Berks Guild of Craftsmen: 1 st place Ruthanne Hartung 2-D Award & 2nd Place in Fine Arts What about Peace? National Art Contest 2013: 1 st & 2 nd Prize Visual Winner, Juro's Award, Jurors Award, 3 - Honorable Mentions, and the Grand prize Wilson Theatre Company, during the 2012-2013 school year, performed on the main stage 2 full length plays, 1 musical, 8 one-act plays. In class performed, 4 full length plays, 8 improv performances, and 10 traveling performances. Nearly 200 students were involved in at least one performance. YNOT Award Performances: Outstanding Female Lead Performance, Outstanding Supportive Actress Performance, Special Recognition Award, and Mike O Pake Theatrical Service Award Yocum Institute Art Show: Coggins Award - Top School in Berks County 2013 & 2012
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