Wilson High School

“Educational Excellence today – for tomorrow, by Accentuating rigor, Building relationships, and Creating relevance.”
Wilson High School
School Profile
2013-2014
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.
Administration
SCHOOL:
High School, Grades 9 through 12
Dr. Thomas W. Ruth, Superintendent
Dr. Steven Gerhard, Assistant Superintendent
ENROLLMENT:
2013-14: Grade 12 - 460; Grade 11 - 460; Grade 10 - 458; Grade 9 - 471 Total
enrollment - 1,851
Mr. George Fiore, Principal
Mr. Matt Bender, Assistant Principal, 12th
Mr. Chris Trickett, Assistant Principal, 11th
Mr. Jeffery Ebert, Assistant Principal, 10th
Mrs. Laura Witman, Assistant Principal, 9th
FACULTY:
117 full-time teachers, 2.5 full-time nurses, 6 full-time counselors, 1 full-time
librarian
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
9th grade only Counselor
Mr. Michael Piersol, X5139, [email protected]
10th – 12th grade Counselors
Mr. Mark Greaves (A-De), X1197, [email protected]
Mr. William Pors (Di-Ja), X5140, [email protected]
Ms. Rebekah Marconi (Je-M), X4730, [email protected]
Mrs. Jaclyn Burdis (N-R), X5138, [email protected]
Mrs. Sabrina Andrieux (S-Z), X5137, [email protected]
Mrs. Diane Arndt, (Administrative Assistant), X1131
[email protected]
Mrs. Lucy Kramer, (Administrative Assistant), X4603
[email protected]
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, 10th – 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”
AP/HONORS COURSES AVAILABLE (2013 - 2014)
Advanced Placement Courses: 642 students took Advanced Placement Courses (2012 - 2013).
Biology
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
Chemistry
Chinese & Culture
English Language & Composition
English Literature & Composition
Environmental Science
European History
Honors Courses
Accounting I, II, & III
Aerospace Engineering
Biology
Chemistry
Chinese IV & V
Civil Engineering & Architecture
Government & Politics
Microeconomics
Music Theory
Physics C: (E & M)
Physics C: Mechanics
Psychology
Statistics
Studio Art
U.S. History
World History
Computer Integrated Manufacturing
German IV & V
Computer Science and Software Engineering
Intro to Engineering and Design
Digital Electronics
Physics
Engineering, Design, & Development
Pre-Calculus
English 9, 10, 11, &12
Principles of Engineering
French IV & V
Spanish IV& V
ACT/SAT Data
Five Year AP Data
2012 SAT I
74% of Seniors took the SAT I
Mean Critical Reading: 502
Mean Math: 519
Mean Writing: 480
2012 ACT
14% of Seniors took the ACT
Mean English: 23
Mean Math: 24
Mean Reading: 23
Mean Science: 23
Average SAT all Students: 1501
Average for top 50 Students: 1925
Perfect 2400 Score: 1 Student
Average ACT all Students: 23
Class of 2013 Summary
61.6 % attended a four year institution
13.2 % attended a two-year Institution
6.7 % other education
3.7 % military
3 % undecided
10 % employed/apprenticeship
ACT Plan Profile Summary Report
Wilson High School and National Achievement
Subject
English
Mathematics
Reading
Science
Composite
WHS
17.9
19.4
19.0
19.8
19.1
National
16.4
17.9
16.9
18.0
17.5
Keystone Data Results
Subjects
Algebra I
Biology
Literature
% Advanced and Proficient
82 %
73 %
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 5th year. 2013-2013, JROTC completed over 10,000
hours of community service. They are commanded by LTC (Ret) Sr. Wendell L. May and 1st 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:
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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 - 2nd, 4 level 1 - 8th, 1 level 2 - 9th,
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 2nd 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, 2nd, & 3rd in Chinese 1; level 1, 2, & 3 - 1st
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: 3rd, 4th, 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:
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Band: Jazz - Superior ratings in adjudication festivals; Marching - Chapter 2 Champions & top 10
ACC’s & Cavalcade; Color Guard - Group 4 ACC Champions, 2nd 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 &
2nd 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: 1st place Ruthanne Hartung 2-D Award & 2nd Place in Fine
Arts
What about Peace? National Art Contest 2013: 1st & 2nd 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
July 2013
Wilson High School
Wilson High School
2601 Grandview Blvd.
West Lawn, PA 19609