obnoxious fellow students, a blatantly sexist curriculum, and the horror that is prom, and you've got a mission that might be impossible."

Westlake High School Theatre Department is proud to present: Spy School by Don Zolidis November 15-17, 7:00pm Tickets are $8 adults, $7 senior citizens, $6 students. "It's 1961, and ordinary teenager Jane Doe is drafted by the CIA to become a super-secret

secret agent. Her mission? Infiltrate an American high school to locate a Russian spy about to send classified space program information to the USSR. But it's not easy being undercover, especially when your spy family consists of a femme fatale "mom," a 40-year-old "younger brother," and the most dashingly narcissistic "dad" ever. Add that to

SENIOR RECOGNITION ADS Send a special recognition message to the 2019 graduate in your family by placing a Senior Recognition Ad in the 2019 Westlake High School Yearbook. Visit www.JostensAdService.com online today to start setting up the Recognition

Ad for the 2019 graduate in your family. Search for Westlake High School and select YEARBOOK

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November 2018 Westlake High School

Westlake High School

News Break

Calendar of Events

November 12th—two

-hour early dismissal

for students

November 12th—

Field Hockey

Banquet

November 13th—

White Coat

Ceremony

November 15-17—

Fall Play

November 16th—

PBIS Event

November 20th—

Girls Soccer

Banquet

November 21 –23—

Thanksgiving

Holiday—schools/

offices closed

November 28th—

Underclassmen

picture make-up day

November 30th—

Volleyball Banquet

Inside this issue:

Student of the Month 2

Library News 3

Honors Chorus 3

News Briefs 4

Logo, Motto, Belief

Statement

4

Vision Statement,

Mission Statement

4

10th Grade

Skyler R. Adams Outstanding Achievement in Art II Arthur E. Baylor Outstanding Achievement in Math Majyste K. Days Outstanding Achievement in French- III Honors Tan Dat Ho Outstanding Achievement in ESOL/Essay Writing De'jah Y. Inman Outstanding Achievement in Biology- Advanced Jamyah L. Lofton Outstanding Achievement in Art I Hailey D. Melendez Olivero Outstanding Achievement in Biology- Honors Jada A. Phillips Outstanding Achievement in Exploring Computer Science Cassaundra C. Shoulders Outstanding Achievement in AP US History Louis A. Bryant Outstanding Improvement in Reading Destinee T. Granger Outstanding Improvement in Earth Science Anthony D. Hayes Outstanding Improvement in Algebra I Christian A. Jordan Outstanding Improvement in Biology- Advanced Toussaint C. Leonard Outstanding Improvement in French I Maya G. Mistry Outstanding Improvement in AP US History Johnny Phillips Outstanding Improvement in Biology- Honors

Class of 2021

11th grade

Joseph M. Broussard Outstanding Achievement in Personal Financial Literacy Aria N. Caldwell Outstanding Achievement in Theater Arts Mackenzie L. Covington Outstanding Achievement in Entrepreneurship/Accounting Marques D. Jones Outstanding Achievement in Applied Chemistry Azaan M. Hughes Outstanding Improvement in Applied Chemistry Megan A. Pierce Outstanding Improvement in English III Kaemen L. Shepherd Outstanding Improvement in Algebra w/ Trig and Stats Leann M. Sweeney Outstanding Improvement in LSN

Class of 2020

12th Grade

Alicia L. Brosco Outstanding Achievement in AP Human Geography Jalynn S. Burruss Outstanding Achievement in Pre-Calculus- Honors Bria C. Campbell Outstanding Achievement in Stage Production Megan E. Carr Outstanding Achievement in AP Pre-Calculus Megan E. Carr Outstanding Achievement in AP Statistics Aliaya J. Castle Outstanding Achievement in English IV Honors Kaya L. Shepherd Outstanding Achievement in AP Pre-Calculus Kaya L. Shepherd Outstanding Achievement in Photo I Justin J. Stanford Outstanding Achievement in Chemistry Tyler J. Williams Outstanding Achievement in AP Psychology Noah A. Brundidge Outstanding Improvement in Theater Arts Michael A. Harry Outstanding Improvement in World History- Honors Ahmad H. Latief Outstanding Improvement in Chemistry Ahmad H. Latief Outstanding Improvement in Career Development Dakota A. Pereira Outstanding Improvement in Librarianship

Class of 2019

Student of the Month—October 2018

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9th Grade

Zecariya S. Fenwick Outstanding Achievement in Biology- Honors Deidre D. Gilliard Outstanding Achievement in LSN- Honors Deja A. Grayson Outstanding Achievement in Algebra I Avery Q. Holmes Outstanding Achievement in Computer Application Kaitlyn M. Inscoe Outstanding Achievement in Foundations of Algebra Mia K. Mulrine Outstanding Achievement in Earth Science- Honors Ann O. Ubaka Outstanding Achievement in Principals of Biomedical Science Adrian A. Bryant Outstanding Improvement in Foundations of Algebra Myles B. Hamilton Outstanding Improvement in Principals of Biomedical Science

Class of

2022

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The Best Buddies of Westlake High School has been off to a slow start due to unforeseen circumstances, but that hasn’t stopped this group. One high school senior Mekhai Randolph, has been busy organizing a winter formal for students in the SOAR and Life Skills classrooms throughout the county. Her goal is to provide students with special needs an opportunity to experience high school activities in a safe environment and to encourage community spirit. Best Buddies is

also hosting a spirit night fundraising event at Panera Bread in Waldorf on November 19 from 6-9 PM to help raise funds for the dance. Best Buddies is still looking for new members to share in all the exciting events we are planning for this year! Westlake’s SOAR

classroom will be participating in two science labs also this month, courtesy of Towson University and

the Alice Ferguson Foundation. Students will learn how to protect

our environment during an outdoor field study. They will also be

learning about Sickle Cell Anemia and utilize PCR technology to conduct a genetic test to determine

if the mystery patient has the disease. It is an exciting time to be a scientist.

Student Library Card@ Public Library Charles County Public Library makes it easy to connect students to resources they need by offering the Kids Card. This card allows students to check out up to 5 books at a time. There are no fines or fees charged. Although many Westlake students already have library cards, some do not. Our librarian, Ms. Hardison, has collected completed applications and has received Kids Cards for 22 Westlake students from Waldorf West Public Library. Students may also apply directly at their public library. Joshua Washington has earned a cer tificate of recognition for participating in the summer reading program at Waldorf West PL. WESTLAKE HS has eBooks ! Just visit our library catalog website https://

ccboelibrary.follettdestiny.com and select the Westlake HS catalog. It is easy to find, check out, and read eBooks with Destiny Discover on any computer at school or at home. You can also download your eBook to your iOS and Android devices by downloading and installing the BryteWave K-12 Edition app from the App store, Google Play, or the Amazon App store. Contact the librarian, Ms. Hardison at ohardison@ccboe.com for additional information. Westlake has an Online Catalog Please be reminded that we do have an online catalog for Westlake among all the Charles County Public Schools. Just go to https://ccboelibrary.follettdestiny.com and click on high schools and then Westlake. You can search in the catalog without logging in. Your search can be limited to just videos or any type you may want. Contact Ms. Hardison for login

information, if needed. Giant Food School Rewards 2018-2019 Westlake HS earns cash through the Giant A+ School Rewards program! Unlike other programs that contribute to schools, Giant does not require that we collect anything...just register your Giant Food card, designating Westlake HS #02862. Visit the website to verify correct school assignment, register new cards, and/or create an account at www.giantfood.com/aplus. We currently have registrants! Updates of our progress will be provided. This program began in September and ends in March 2019. All funds are used at the Principal's discretion to support school activities and needs.

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It is the expectation at Westlake High School that each student will take the AP Exam for each of their AP courses.

Each student is required to create or activate a College Board account by September 14, 2018. Students need to be careful to have only one College Board account. Students should contact College Board if there are problems with their account.

The cost of each AP Exam is $94.00. Students will order online but will make payment to Westlake High School.

Students are responsible for the cost of all of their exams.

Registration is not complete until the student has placed an order online and payment is made in full to Westlake High School by the deadline. AP Exam Payment & Ordering Dates To Remember November 1st –Regular Deadline – Order online and pay $94.00 per exam November 15th–February 15th – Late Period - Order online and pay $134.00 per exam

A student’s Regular Online Order must be complete and payment made in full to Westlake High School by November 1, 2018 in order for the school to meet their Regular Deadline of November 15, 2018. The cost of each exam is $94.00.

A student’s Late Online Order must be complete and payment made in full to Westlake High School between November 15, 2018 and Febru-ary 15, 2019 in order for the school to meet the Late Deadline of March 1, 2019. The cost of each late order exam is $134.00 ($94 exam fee + $40 late order fee)

There is a cancellation fee of $40.00 for any Exam cancelled prior to March 1, 2019. There are no cancellations after March 1, 2019.

There is no refund if a student fails to sit for an ordered exam.

Late and cancellation fees apply to all students. In the past CCPS has offered a reimbursement for exams with a score of 3 or higher. A student who receives a C or better in an AP course might reasonably expect to score a 3 or better on the exam. Continuation of this program will depend on state and local funding which will be determined later in the school year. Reimbursements do not include any College Board related fees. CCPS and/or the State of Maryland will not reimburse the school or the student for an exam not taken. If a student fails to sit for the ordered exam the student is responsible for the cost of the exam plus any other College Board related fees.

Free & Reduced Lunch students may be eligible to receive fee reductions for their AP exams. In addition to the College Board fee reduction, there may be funding available from the county and/or state. Notification of this funding is not available until later in the school year. Students who qualify for Free & Reduced lunch must order online by the regular dates. All late fees and cancellation (except in the case of the elimination of state funding) apply to Free and Reduced Lunch students. If you are not on the official Free & Reduced Lunch list you will not be eligible for AP Exam fee reductions. In order for a student to receive accommodations on an AP Exam, students must request and receive approval for accommodations from the College Boards SSD office. Accommodations received at school do not carry over to College Board. The deadline for accommodations is February 22, 2019.

https://www.collegeboard.org/students-with-disabilities/eligibility or 212-713-8333

Late testing is allowed only under very few circumstances. Listed below are the approved reasons for late testing at no additional fee. Other reasons will need approval and will incur an additional $40 late-testing fee. Students must contact Ms. Wilhelm immediate-ly if they believe they may need to test during the Late testing Period (May 22nd – May 24th). Students are responsible for all costs incurred during the late period.

Late-Testing Reasons: No Additional Fee

Conflict with IB or Cambridge exam

Conflict with nationally, province-, or state-mandated test

Disabilities accommodations issue

Emergency: bomb scare or fire alarm

Emergency: serious injury, illness, or family tragedy

Language lab scheduling conflict

Religious/holiday observance

School closing: election, national holiday, or natural disaster

Strike/labor conflict

Student court appearance

Two AP Exams on the same date and time

AP Exam Schedule for 2018-2019 Date Morning Exam 8:00 a.m. Afternoon Exam 12:00 p.m. 5/6/19 No Exam Environmental Science 5/7/19 Spanish Language Physics 1: Algebra-Based 5/8/19 English Literature and Comp. European History, French Language and Culture 5/9/19 Chemistry Psychology, Studio Art Portfolio Assembly 1 p.m. 5/13/19 Biology No Exam 5/14/19 Calculus AB Art History, Human Geography 5/15/19 English Language and Comp. No Exam 5/16/19 World History Statistics 5/17/19 Music Theory Latin, Computer Science A

Westlake High School

Westlake High School

Westlake High School

3300 Middletown Road

Waldorf, Maryland 20603

Phone: 301-753-1758

Phone: 301-645-8857

Fax: 301-932-8583

Belief Statements

We believe in the individual value of each student. We believe in a safe, structured environment that is aware of the social, emotional, and physical

wellness of each student. We believe education is the shared responsibility of the student, family, school, and community. We believe that lifelong learning is essential to the production of contributing citizens in a

global society. We believe we provide educators who genuinely care for the students they teach and students

who are proud to say they attend Westlake High School. We believe in a curriculum that is rigorous, relevant, challenging, integrative, and exploratory. We believe that it is our professional responsibility to provide students with teachers and resources that implement the most current educational initiatives.

Motto Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow

Westlake High School Mission Statement

The mission of Westlake High School is to prepare students to learn and be successful in a supportive environment that encourages rigorous standards,

celebrates cultural diversities, promotes teamwork, and molds students into leaders and contributing citizens in a

technology rich and evolving society.

Vision Statement The vision of Westlake High School is that each

student is endowed with the fundamental competence and intelligence needed to commence achieving their

individual goals in life.

News Briefs

Westlake earns $294.50 in Giant School Rewards for October 2018 Westlake HS earns cash through the Giant A+ School Rewards program! Unlike other programs that contribute to schools, Giant does not require that we collect anything...just register your Giant Food card, designating Westlake HS #02862. Please let me know if you are new, registering a new card so that your name can be added to our list of staff supporters. THANK YOU to Staff Supporters: Ms. Stone, Ms. J. Taylor, Ms. Conner, Mr. & Ms. Heckrote, Ms. L. Washington, Mr. Kre-hbiel, Mr. Mascia, Ms. C. Harris, Ms. Hardison, Mr. DelaCruz, Mr. Picchiello, Mr. J. Long, Mr. J. Webb, Mr. Grosbach,, Ms. Fratantoni, Ms. R. Carter, Ms. Y. Newton, Ms. C. Adair, Ms. Boddie, Mr. Tolson, Mr. Wilson, Mr. P. Jones, Mr. Erick-son, Ms. Proctor, Ms. D. Roberts, Ms. Roller, Ms. Panizzi Encourage your family and friends to register their cards for Westlake.. 02862.. FYI... for those who wish to register their Giant Food Card designating funds to go to WESTLAKE 02862. You, yourself must go to the website, www.giantfood.com create/register an online account or sign in to an existing account, go to 'manage account' and under rewards & savings select your schools/A+School Rewards. You DO NOT need to re-register your card if your school selection(s) remains the same as last year. The coordinators can no longer register any cards. All funds are used to supplement Westlake activities at the principal's discretion. Your support is truly appreciated.