Lillie B. Williamson High School1567 East Dublin StreetMobile, Alabama 36605

Motto: “Raising Expectations to Achieve Excellence!”

Mr. Terrence Mixon, PrincipalMr. Robert Pettis, Asst. Principal

Mrs. Patricia Hunter, Asst. PrincipalMr. William White, Asst. Principal

Ms. Pamela Robertson, Lead Teacher

The Academy

The Business and Finance Academy operates based on the school within a school concept. Students are required to take all courses to meet graduation requirements. In addition, students are required to take Accounting Principles and Personal Finance as required academy electives. Students must also choose a minimum of two of the following electives: · Advanced Business Technology· Banking and Finance· Entrepreneurship· Cooperative EducationStudents will be allowed to take other electives with the regular school population i.e. band, chorus, drama, dance, piano, art, JROTC, psychology, current events, fashion design, food & nutrition, foreign language, and African American Literature

 GradingThe Academy will follow the same grading system as the regular population. However, once students fall below a 2.25 GPA they will be reviewed for possible transitioning back into the regular population.

 BehaviorStudents are expected to maintain excellent behavior . Students with unacceptable behavior will be reviewed for possible transitioning back into the regular population.

AttendanceStudents are required to be on time for school. Four tardies equals one absence. Students are allowed four excused absences per semester with written consent from a parent or guardian. Students are allowed four unexcused absences per semester.

FeesThere is a $10.00 registration fee for all Business & Finance Academy students.

Lillie B. WilliamsonVision Statement

WHS will prepare students to compete successfully in society and to exhibit good citizenship thereby improving the quality of life for the student and community.

Mission Statement

The mission of Williamson High School is to produce students who can function effectively in a world that is increasingly diverse and technologically advanced. We will accomplish this mission by actively engaging students in a curriculum that challenges them to think, reason, and solve problems. Williamson High School’s team of dedicated professionals will teach with excellence and will recognize students’ academic achievements, promoting lifelong learning.

Academy of Business FinanceMission Statement “The Academy of Business and Finance of Williamson High School will produce graduates who are prepared to enter any post secondary educational institution while also preparing them to move directly into the workforce. We, as the faculty and staff, will accomplish this by ensuring that all students are challenged in an effort to help them maximize their potential. Students will graduate with clear, tangible, and attainable plans and goals.”

Vision Statement “Students graduating from the Williamson High School Academy of Business and Finance will become savvy and skilled leaders in their chosen profession in local, state, national, and international arenas.”

BUSINESS & FINANCE ACADEMY RULES

Be Prepared Bring needed supplies to class every day.

Be Responsible Work to full potential every day.No excuses.

Be Respectful No use of profanity.No socializing during instructional time.Respect yourself, others, and the classroom.

Be Prompt Be on time for school.Be in your seat when the tardy bell sounds.

Business & Finance Academy Dress Code

BoysBlack Blazer or Black Prep Vest or Sweater White Oxford Style ShirtNecktie (stripe or solid)Khaki PantsBlack Dress SocksBlack BeltBlack Dress Shoes or Black Lace up Shoes (no athletic)White undershirt

GirlsBlack Blazer or Black Prep Sweater White Oxford Style ShirtBlack or Plaid (WHS color) Cross TieKhaki Straight Skirt (knee length) Khaki PantsHosiery (optional: flesh tone only, no designs)Black Socks Black BeltBlack Lace up shoes or black dress shoes (no baby dolls or athletic)White undershirt

*NO OVERLY TIGHT UNIFORMS WILL BE ACCEPTED*

Business & Finance Academy

Success

To laugh often and much;To win the respect of intelligent people

and the affection of children;To earn the appreciation of honest critics and endure the betrayal of false friends;

To appreciate beauty;To find the best in others;

To leave the world a bit better,Whether by a healthy child,

A garden patch Or a redeemed social condition;

To know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived;

This is to have succeeded."

DiplomaTypes

Advanced Diploma with Honors: 30 units of credit in grades 9 – 12 and in certain courses in grade 8, as required by the Alabama State Board of Education and the Mobile County Board of School Commissioners, including 20 ½ units of specifically required credit.

Diploma with Advanced Academic Endorsement: 28 units of credit in grades 9 – 12 and in certain courses in grade 8, as required by the Alabama State Board of Education and the Mobile County Board of School Commissioners, including 20 ½ units of specifically required credit.

Diploma with Advanced Career/Technical Endorsement: 28 units of credit in grades 9 – 12 and in certain courses in grade 8, as required by the Alabama State Board of Education and the Mobile County Board of School Commissioners, including 21 ½ units of specifically required credit.

Regular Diploma: 28 units of credit in grades 9 – 12 and in certain courses in grade 8, as required by the Alabama State Board of Education and the Mobile County Board of School Commissioners, including 18 ½ units of specifically required credit.

Alabama Occupational Diploma: Effective for students with disabilities as defined by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA): 24 units of credit in grades 9 – 12 and in certain courses in grade 8, as required by the Alabama State Board of Education and the Mobile County Board of School Commissioners.

Discipline Policy

The Mobile County Public School System Discipline Policy will be enforced. The administrative team at Williamson High School will make effective use of ASSERTIVE DISCIPLINE.

Attendance Policy

Students are required to be on time for school. It is the responsibility of the parent or guardian to make sure that their children arrive on time each day. On block scheduling, an absence equals 1.5 days of missed classroom instruction. A student is allowed 4 excused and 4 unexcused absences per term. Any absence that exceeds the above requirement will require a doctor’s note. (Summary taken from approved school system attendance policy).

Progress Reports

In an effort to effectively communicate student progress with parents, progress reports are given every two weeks. Students and parents may also check progress through STI Home.

Tutorin g

WHS offers for High Hopes Tutoring after school (contact Mrs. Bell-Bush) Also, individual teachers offer specific tutoring after school for their academic class.

Ole’ WilliamsonBy: W.B. Morse

Ole Williamson, Ole Williamson we proudly hail thy name.

We've braved the storm and come through all,And now we're on to fame.

Ole Williamson, Ole Williamson, Let's fight! fight! for what's right.

We'll sing on of the colors, black and white.

Ole Williamson, Ole Williamson, Our storms are not yet o're.

We'll strive, and strive, and as we go,The conflicts grow and grow.

Ole Williamson, Ole WilliamsonOur Vict'ries will unfold;

We'll march on with our banner to our goal.