Welcome to Willis High School
Everyone Succeeds Every Day
At Willis High School, we are
committed to empowering
every student with the
means to achieve academic
excellence and become
responsible, self-sufficient
members of our global
society.
One Team, One Purpose
The Principal
Travis Utecht
The Deans
Barbara Solberg
Dean of Instruction
Lee Sloan
Dean of Students
Senior Class Administration
James Bush
Assistant Principal
Kristin Coleman
Counselor
Denise Whitman
College & Career
Counselor
Junior Class Administration
Ali Parker
Assistant Principal
Jennifer Renfro
Counselor
Sophomore Class Administration
Kyle Hadash
Assistant Principal
Cindy Adkison
Counselor
Freshmen Class Administration
Mike Reyna
Assistant Principal
Tricia Neumann
Counselor
Campus Safety
• Safety is our goal
• 100 cameras throughout
the building
• Two police officers on
campus
• CyberBully Hotline
What Parents Can Do To Support
Your Student’s Success………
• Talk to your student
• Spend time with your student in the evenings and
on weekends
• Hold them responsible
• Give your child a chance to work out their problems
• Encourage student to eat breakfast
• Monitor the amount of sleep they get
• Check school website
• Email teachers
• Encourage students to be involved
• Sign up for parent portal and email alerts
What Students Can Do To Be
Successful………
• Study on a regular basis
• No tardies to class or school
• Talk to your teachers
• Attend tutorials
• Take responsibility for your education
• Do your personal best everyday
Top 2 Ways to be Successful:
• Be in attendance
• Be involved in school activities
Bullying
• Closely monitor Twitter, Facebook & other
social networks
• Report any school-related issue to an
administrator
• If offense happens off campus, report to an
officer (Willis PD, MCSO)
Graduation Requirements &
Credits
• Requirements are those classes that Willis ISD
and the State of Texas need you to take in
order to graduate from High School
• Credits are earned upon completion and
passing of a required course
Each semester = .5 credit
One full year = 1.0 credits
Classification of Students
• Class
• Credits
– Freshman
0 – 5.5
– Sophomore
6 – 11.5
– Junior
12 – 17.5
– Senior
18 or more
Foundation Graduation Plans
Endorsements
• STEM
• Business & Industry
• Public Services
• Arts & Humanities
• Multidisciplinary
Look at the WHS website for more
information
English Language Arts
• 4 credits
–English I
–English II
–English III
–English IV*
– English I & II for speakers of
Other Languages may sub for
Eng. I & II
– * may substitute another
advanced English course
Math Requirements
• 4 Credits
–Algebra I
–Geometry
–Algebra II
–4th year Math
class
Science Requirements
• 4 Credits
– Biology
– 2nd Year Science
– 3rd Year Science
– 4th Year Science
IPC, Chemistry, Physics, Forensic Science,
Environmental Systems, Aquatic Science, Earth
& Space, Anatomy & Physiology, Advanced
Animal Science, AP/DC Biology, PAP Physics,
AP Physics, AP Chemistry
Social Studies Requirements
• 3 credits
– World Geography or
World History
– U.S. History
– U.S. Government (1/2)
– Economics (1/2)
Elective Requirements
• Foreign language
– 2 credits of the same language
• Career & Technical Education
– 1 credit
• Physical Education
– 1 credit
• Fine Arts
– 1 credit
• Additional Electives
– 6 credits
Total of
26
credits
Sample Freshman Schedule
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Biology (Level or PAP)
Algebra I or PAP Geometry
World Geography (Level or PAP)
English I (Level or PAP)
Foreign Language I
PE, Athletics, JROTC, Fine Art
CTE course
Wildkat Lunch
• Still in the planning stages for this
• Opportunities for tutorials during the school
day
• Chance to be a part of several different clubs
& organizations
***WHS will no longer accept any food
deliveries starting August 2016***
STAAR
State of
Texas
Assessment of
Academic
Readiness
Subjects Tested
Subject
Mathematics
English
Science
Algebra I
English I
Biology
English 2
Social
Studies
U.S.
History
Student Opportunities
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Advanced Academic Programs
Career and Technology
Junior ROTC
Athletics
Extracurricular Activities
Advanced Academic Program
• Pre Advanced Placement
(Pre AP)
• Advanced Placement (AP)
• Dual Credit
Pre-Advanced Placement
• Open to all grade
levels
• Prepare students for
AP college courses
and/or Dual Credit
Courses
Pre-AP Qualifications
• 70 or above in JH
Honors Classes
• 90 or above in Level
JH Classes
• Parental Request
• Must Pass STAAR
**Will not change schedule without completing
required guidelines found in our course catalog
located on the Willis High School website**
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PAP English 1 & 2
PAP Biology
PAP Chemistry
PAP US History
PAP World Geography
PAP Geometry
PAP Algebra 2
PAP Pre-Calculus
PAP Spanish 2
Pre-AP Leads to:
• Advanced Placement
OR
• Dual Credit
• We offer many
opportunities for
college credit at Willis
High School.
– Plan on attending the
AP/DC Information
Meeting during your
student’s Sophomore
year.
WHS Career & Technology
• Agriculture, Food &
Natural Resources
• Architecture &
Construction
• Arts, A/V Technology, &
Communications
• Business Management &
Administration
• Education & Training
• Finance
• Health Science
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Hospitality & Tourism
Human Services
Information Technology
Law, Public Safety,
Corrections & Security
Manufacturing
Marketing
Science Technology,
Engineering & Mathematics
Transportation, Distribution
& Logistics
Junior ROTC
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Leadership & Discipline
Military Benefits
Field Trips
Uniforms provided
No Cost to Parents
PE Credit/Elective
Credits
• A multitude of
scholarship
opportunities
Athletics
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Football
Volleyball
Cross Country
Tennis
Golf
Basketball
Soccer
Swimming
Diving
Powerlifting
Baseball
Softball
Track & Field
Wrestling
Extracurricular Activities
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Band
Choir
Cheerleading
Drill Team
Theater Arts
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Student Council
Clubs & Organizations
Newspaper & Yearbook
UIL Academics
Bowling
Course Selection
• Brabham – Courses will be chosen on 2/8 and 2/9
in the computer lab.
• Lucas – Courses will be chosen on 2/22 and 2/23
in the computer lab.
Remember!!
• In order to receive a
WHS Diploma and walk
with your graduating
class you must:
– Complete all 26
Required Credits
– Pass ALL 5 of the
STAAR EOCs.