THOMAS S. WOOTTON HIGH SCHOOL

From a good school to a GREAT school…

Wootton Basics

•Opened in 1970

•Comprehensive HS serving Rockville community and students in grades 9-12

•Current enrollment – 2, 455 students

•School day begins at 7:25 and ends at 2:10

•School day consists of eight class periods, which includes lunch

•Students may NOT leave campus for lunch

Example Student Schedule A

PERIOD COURSE TEACHER ROOM

1PHYSICAL EDUCATIO

N 1AP. KIRK 129

2H

ENGLISH 9A

K. BOLDON 234

3 H SPANISH 3A

M. SALZMAN 149

4 H US HISTORY A

A. STEPPLING 167

5 LUNCH R.NEGIN CAFE

6H MATTER & ENERGY

AK.

SCHWARZ 208

7 CONCERT BAND A

C. HERMAN 29

8H

GEOMETRY A

C. TUCKER 285

•Student schedules have 8 periods

•Lunch is part of a students schedule. It is an important part of balancing a students workload

•Lunches are either 4th, 5th, or 6th periods

•Classes are divided into two semesters. (Either section A or B, 1 or 2)

•Semesters are divided into 2 quarters/marking periods. (MP1, MP2, MP3, MP4)

•All periods are 45 minutes in length

Example Student Schedule B

PERIOD COURSE TEACHER ROOM

1 AP NSL HISTORY B CRESHAM 168

2 ALGEBRA 2 W/ ANALYSIS B TUCKER 292

3 HONORS ENGLISH 9B DICKEL 278

4 LUNCH NEGIN CAFÉ

5 HONORS CHEMISTRY B CHARUHAS 114

6 HONORS SPANISH 3B SALZMAN 145

7 WEIGHT TRAINING LONG 16

8FOUNDATIONS

OF TECHNOLOGY B

DENTON 13

•Advanced courses count towards a students weighted Grade Point Average (GPA)

•Second Semester classes. Most classes culminate in a final exam or final project depending on the curriculum.

Wootton H.S. Statistics 2009-2010Population

2009-10

2010-11

Total 2436 2409Freshman 586 623Sophomore

591 574

Junior 611 598Senior 648 621SAT Mean Scores Verbal Math Writing

National 497 514 489State 499 502 491

Montgomery County 542 554 541Wootton 584 623 592

Graduation Rate: 99% Attending College

or Military: 97%

All data is gathered from the Wootton registrar, 2009-2010 “School at a Glance” document ,or 2010-2011 School Profile.

Data Comparison between schools

2010-2011

Population

Critical Reading/ Verbal Mean Score

Math Mean Score

Writing Mean Score

Wootton 2,409* 592 626 603 Richard Montgomery

2,044 * 584 596 579

Montgomery Blair 2,832* 573 579 575

Poolesville 1,170 * 597 620 597

2010-2011 SAT Data

*2010-2011 School Profile

Spring 2011 Data WoottonRichard

Montgomery

Montgomery Blair

Poolesville

2010-11 Population 2,409 2,044 2,832 1,170

No. AP Exams Given 2,596 1,982 1,980 1308

Total No. Students Tested 1,256 936 861 568

Percentage Tested within

Total Population52.1 % 45.8 % 30.4 % 48.5 %

No. Tests Scoring 3 and higher 2,227 1650 1,750 1117

Percentage Scoring 3 and

higher 85.8 % 83.2 % 88.4 % 85.4 % *All data is gathered from the respective school’s 2010-2011 School Profile

Advanced Placement Comparison

WoottonRichard

Montgomery

Montgomery Blair

Poolesville

Graduation Rate 97.8 % 90.8 % 88.1 % 99.3%

Attendance Rate 97.2 % 95.7 % 95.1 % 95.8%Dropout Rate 0.4 % 1.0 % 2.0 % 0.1%

Suspension Rate 1.5 % 4.0 % 4.7 % 1.0 %Percent of Students

Meeting Univ. of MD System Entrance

Requirements

87.2 % 76.0 % 77.0 % 90.1 %

All data is gathered from the respective school’s 2010-2011“School at a Glance”

Please note: More recent data is not available at this time.

Comparison for 2008-2009

Advanced Placement Tests Administered for Wootton HS,

Spring 2011Biology, Calculus (AB and BC), Chemistry

Chinese Language, Comparative Government, Computer Science, English Language &

Composition, English Literature, Environmental Science,

European History, French Language, Human Geography, Macroeconomics, Microeconomics,

Music Theory, Physics C (Mechanics and Electricity &

Magnetism), Psychology, Spanish Language and Literature, Statistics, Studio Art, U.S. History,

World History, U.S. Government & Politics (AP NSL)

Humanities & Arts Signature Program

For students who are passionate about literature, history, languages,

art, theatre, music…!

A unique, flexible, and challenging course of study

Special enriched sections of 9th/10th Grade English and Social Studies for H&A students only

Junior and senior seminar classes Field trips, artists-in-residence, workshops, speaker

series Specialty H&A courses such as Law, Film Studies, Mock

Trial, Debate, and History of Rock’n’Roll

Course Requirements: Humanities Focus

(4) English* (3) Social Studies* (4) Foreign Language (1.5) Fine Arts (2) Additional Electives (may be in any of the four

major humanities or arts disciplines) (1) Specialty Electives, including (.5) Junior

Seminar (.5)Senior Seminar (fall of senior year) *all H&A students are enrolled in special cohorted

classes of English and Social Studies

Course Requirements: Arts Focus

(4) English* (3) Social Studies* (4 or 5) Fine Arts (3 or 4)Foreign Language (.5)Junior Seminar (either semester) (.5)Senior Seminar (fall of senior year) *all H&A students are enrolled in special

cohorted classes of English and Social Studies

Off-Campus Experience We believe that these experiences are

critical to the understanding of the humanities and arts in culture and society

Students must complete one off-campus experience during the program:

An internship A study abroad experience A university summer program

(arts focus students may also use music lessons or art experiences for the OCE)

Senior Independent ProjectThe Humanities & Arts Program experience culminates in the Senior Independent Project (SIP). Students choose

• extended research essay (18-20 pages) OR • major art project with a short research essay (8-10

pages) • Prepares students for the independent research,

writing, and oral presentation skills expected by universities

• students give an oral defense of their work to a faculty panel

Class of 2011 Statistics57 Graduates

H&A GPA Avg.: 3.69Avg. # H&A AP: 5.03

2011 Graduates going to top-tier universities: 29 !!

Including Swarthmore, Dartmouth, Carnegie Mellon, UC Berkeley, NYU, Bard, and the University of Michigan

How Do I Join? Applications will be available online in January of

the 8th grade year; the application should be submitted to the guidance counselor together with the registration form for the next year.

Application packets may also be submitted directly to the Program Coordinator.

Students will be formally notified of acceptance into the program.

H&A Program Contact InformationMichelle Hanson, Coordinator

Michelle_A_Hanson@mcpsmd.org(301)517-8173

“The ARTS are an essential element of education...music, dance, drawing, painting, and

theatre are all keys that unlock profound human

understanding and accomplishment.”

William Bennett

The ARTS

•Art•Music•Theatre•Dance•Family and Consumer Science Foods & Child Development

The ARTS at Wootton High School

The ARTS at Wootton High School

• The Arts cultivates skills and discipline.• The Arts strengthen academic performance.•The Arts challenge student to think about themselves and the world in creative ways.

•The Arts make learning come alive.•The Arts provide leadership opportunities.•The Arts open a wide range of careers.

The ARTSArt Music

Foundations of Art ChorusStudio Art Chamber SingersPainting Concert ChoirFashion Drawing & Design AP Music TheoryCeramics Rock 101Photography Concert BandAP Art History Symphonic Band

Jazz Band

Theatre Percussion EnsembleTheatre GuitarAdvanced Acting Concert OrchestraPlay Directing Symphonic OrchestraTechnical Theatre Chamber Orchestra

Family and Consumer Science Dance Cultures and Cuisines Dance/PE Food Trends Dance as a Fine Art Child and Adolescent Development Education Internships

The ARTS

Art Clubs and ExhibitsChamber Singers and A Cappella ConcertsConcert, Symphonic and Jazz Band ConcertsConcert, Symphonic, and Chamber Orchestra

ConcertsTheatre Productions

Dramatic and MusicalThe Festival of the ArtsThe Child Development Lab School

Whatever career path one chooses can be admirable, but if you really want to be

all that you can be, be a teacher and affect eternity.

The Education Academy at Wootton High School

The Education Academy

Child and Adolescent Development 1 Advanced-Level Child and Adolescent Development 2 and 3 Lab School for Pre-K Children

Advanced-Level Education Internship All Subjects All Grades All SchoolsFoundations of Education College Classes – 4 credits Partnership with Montgomery College

LEARN LEAD INSPIRE

“The secret of life is in the ARTS!”

O s c a r Wi l d e

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The ARTS at Wootton High School

The mission of the Thomas S. Wootton Science, Technology and Research Signature Program is to provide an environment in which each student is challenged to excel personally and academically through a comprehensive educational experience.

STARS fosters problem solving and leadership through independent research and collaboration with the local science, mathematics, and technology communities.

STARS Signature Program

The small learning environment

STARS provides students with a small group environment, while maintaining all of the resources of a large, comprehensive school experience.

●Freshman Cohort●Extensive Science

Club Selection●Science Lectures and Extra-curricular Learning Activities

Students participate in a wide variety of activities, clubs and special offerings

Extracurricular learning, community service, lectures and field trips are an integral part of the STARS experience

STARS connect their learning to the community

Rigorous Academics

Advanced courseworkExtensive extracurricular and co-

curricular offeringsIndividualized, science-focused

academic guidance for STARS students

AP MATH CLASSES (data 2010)

Performance and Participation

AP Calculus BC mean score: 4.76 (#2 in the county) with 85 participating (#4) 2011 mean: 4.76

AP Calculus AB mean score:4.0 (#3) with 143 students (#1) 2011 mean: 4.24

AP Statistics mean score: 4.2 (#1) With 116 students (#2) 2011 mean: 4.12

Advanced Math TopicsCollege level Math Courses & Beyond

AP Calculus BCAP Calculus ABAP StatisticsMulti-variable CalculusDifferential Equations

MathletesCounty Math LeagueAmerican Mathematics CompetitionAmerican Invitational Mathematics

Examination International Mathematics Olympiad University of Maryland Mathematics

Competition Continental Math LeagueAmerican Regional Mathematics League

23 Xiyang Zhao49 David Zbarsky61 Russell Brown77 Le Qi92 Xiaochi Wang92 Tingjiao Chen118 Gavin Kramar118 Chengyu Liu142 Keren Gu142 David Lokshin142 Kevin Yan

171 Akira Horiguchi202 Eileen J Li202 Yuxiao Tan202 Xuxinye Xu202 Victor Wang202 Prashants Venkataram

35 other Wootton students particicpated, but did not qualify.

2009 University of Maryland Competition

Wootton Rankings(2265 students competed)

AP Science ProgramAP Biology

AP Chemistry

AP Physics

Total Students2010-11

153 117 48

Average AP Score

4.18 4.71 4.65

1 Intel Semifinalist2 Siemens Semifinalists6 MCPS Science Fair Awards including 1

overall 1st place in Medicine & Health3 Biology Olympiad Semifinalist2 Chemistry Olympiad Semifinalists

1 National team member6 Physics Olympiad Semifinalists1 BioGenius Finalist for Northeast region

Individual Science Awards for 2010-2011

Physics Bowl Competition- Year 1 team-1st PlaceYear 2 team- 1st Place

Chemathon- Held at U of MD for multistate competition2nd year team placed 1st

1st year team placed 2nd

JETS (Junior Engineering Team Score)Grade 9/10 and 11/12 were BEST in STATECompetition held at GW School of Engineering

Science Team Competitions

All students take Research Project (.5 credits) in order to prepare them for research internships

Rigorous and highly varied science and mathematics course selections

Many students complete off-site research through an internship

Preparation for the Future

Contact

For additional information and STARS application :Visit the Wootton website under "Signature

Programs”(STARS)

Wootton Math RT:Christopher_S_Tucker@mcpsmd.org

301-517-8174

Wootton Science RT:Jacqueline_R_Alton@mcpsmd.org

301-279-8594 For STARS Program:

Terri_Nostrand@mcpsmd.org

The Academy Of Information Technology @ Thomas S. Wootton HS

Presented by:Monica Mattey – AOIT

coordinator

The Academy Of Information Technology

Academy Mission:Our mission is to support the personal and professional success of youth by creating career-themed learning experiences; and building partnerships between high school and businesses.

Academy Vision:Our vision is to provide highly-qualified graduates who are prepared for college and for careers in information technology

Academy Structure

Enrollment: Limited to 50 students each school year

Program Sequence: Students select pathways to content areas within information technology, such as:– Programming– Networking/Hardware– Information Resource Design

National Academy of Information Technology (OASIS Code = AR) Programming Option

Requirements for Program Completion(3 credits A) + (1 Credit B)

Code Course # Course Title Credit

A

2812/2813 Designing Technology Solutions A/B 1.02989/2990 Computer Programming 1A/1B (Advanced Level) 1.02901/2902 Computer Programming 2A/2B (Advanced

Placement)1.0

2965/2966 Advanced Topics in Computer Science 3A/3B (Advanced Level)

1.0

2405/2406 IB – Information Technology in a Global Society (Advanced Level)

1.0

BTBD College - Information Technology

(Advanced Level; Unlimited Repeats)*0.5

5720 Internship – Foundation (Advanced Level) (Unlimited Repeats)*

0.5

2938/2939 Guided Research – Foundation A/B (Advanced Level)

1.0

National Academy of Information Technology (OASIS Code = AR) Information Resource Design Option

Requirements for Program Completion(3 credits A) + (1 Credit B)

Code Course # Course Title Credit

A

2812/2813 Designing Technology Solutions A/B 1.02989/2990 Computer Programming 1A/1B (Advanced Level) 1.0

2901/2902 Computer Programming 2A/2B (Advanced Placement) 1.0

2405/2406 IB – Information Technology in a Global Society (Advanced Level)

1.0

2905/2906 Advanced Software Applications by Design A/B 1.0

2991/2992 Web Site Development A/B 1.0

B2936/2937 Advanced Web Tools and Digital Media A/B 1.0

4232/4233 Database Administration Programming A/B 1.0

TBD College - Information Technology(Advanced Level; Unlimited Repeats)*

0.5

5720 Internship – Foundation (Advanced Level) (Unlimited Repeats)*

0.5

2938/2939 Guided Research – Foundation A/B (Advanced Level) 1.0

National Academy of Information Technology (OASIS Code = AN) Networking/Hardware Option

Requirements for Program Completion(1 credit A) + (2 credits B) + (1 Credit C)

Code Course # Course Title Credit

A

2812/2813 Designing Technology Solutions A/B 1.02989/2990 Computer Programming 1A/1B (Advanced Level) 1.0

2905/2906 Advanced Software Applications by Design A/B 1.0

B5611/56124214/4215

Microcomputer Technologies A/B 1.0

5613/56144216/4217

Microcomputer Technologies A/B (DP) 2.0

5615/56164218/4219

Network Engineering and Management A/B 1.0

5617/56184220/4221

Network Engineering and Management A/B (DP) 2.0

C4230/4231 Advanced Network Engineering and Management A/B 1.0

5720 Internship – Foundation (Advanced Level) (Unlimited Repeats)*

0.5

2938/2939 Guided Research – Foundation A/B (Advanced Level) 1.0

TBD College - Information Technology(Advanced Level; Unlimited Repeats) *

0.5

Meetings

We have homeroom meetings.– Attendance is taken

We have scheduled speakers to enlightened our students on career choices.

Visit the website to see up to date information http://woottonaoit.org It can be located on our homepage under special

programs (AOIT-Information Technology)

Student Internships

All students are required to do a paid internship during the summer of their Junior and Senior year.

Students will actively look for internships that interest them in the field of study they have chosen.

Mock Interviews are set up for students to learn the process of interviewing with local businesses.

College Level Course

Students are required to take the necessary courses within the pathway. Recommended that they take a college course during their senior year.

As a result, Academy students are prepared for post-secondary studies in information technology.

Scholarships

Our 2011 graduates received $16,000.00 worth of scholarships

One student was given the NSA Stokes Scholarship. Full tuition to any college of his choice and a guaranteed job with NSA upon graduation

Maryland is the National Cyber Security Headquarters for the nation. Over 100,000 jobs expected to be filled.

Dynamic Employer Partners

Employer Partners:– Lockheed Martin– Montgomery County Public Schools– Cisco Systems– InfoStructures– Montgomery College– Intervise– Booz, Allen &Hamilton– TalentShip, Inc.– IBM

College Institute at

Wootton

Early College Access Programs

Summer college courses

After school or weekend courses

Montgomery College Early Placement

Concurrent EnrollmentAOIT Capstone course

Education Academy

College InstituteA Partnership in Excellence between

Montgomery College & MCPS since 2002Wootton High SchoolGaithersburg High SchoolKennedy High SchoolSeneca Valley High School (Kennedy and Seneca Valley joined the partnership in 2005)

Early College Access Programs

CI Program Coordinators and Staff

Dr. Jay Bass, Wootton School Counselor

Mrs. Jean Cox, MC’s College Institute Coordinator

Ms. Naomi Karp, Wootton’s Dual Enrollment Program Assistant

12th Grade Level Administrator◦2011-2012, Dr. Ira Thomas◦Proposed class of 2015 Administrator:

Dr. Ira Thomas

Primary Objectives To provide high achieving seniors an

opportunity to earn college credits while still a high school student.

To provide further opportunities for students to demonstrate maturity & responsibility

To offer challenges beyond AP classes To support the success of the students participating

Students’ senior year is enriched by:

• Becoming academically and socially oriented to college

• Expanding their academic reach beyond the AP level while still in high school

• Selecting college courses that build on the AP classes of interest• Enjoying more

freedom in their course schedule

College Institute Course SelectionsWorking together with students, MC, and Wootton administrators and staff, various course offerings are generated. Many academic departments participate, including:• Anthropology• Business • Computer Science• Criminal Justice• Engineering• English

• History• Math• Meteorology• Philosophy• Political Science

• Psychology

• Sociology• Speech• Theatre• Women’s Studies

Universities at Shady Grove (USG)

Classes are held in classrooms or computer labs with state-of-the-art technology and equipment

The CI program is housed in Building III, USG’s LEED Gold Certified Camille Kendall Academic

Center, which was constructed to be both energy efficient and environmentally sensitive.

(http://www.shadygrove.umd.edu/sites/default/files/old_site/pdf/Green%20Brochure.pdf)

Satellite campus encompassing the innovative partnership of nine Univ. System of MD universities, USG offers more than 60 of the best and most popular degree

programs from across the state. (http://www.shadygrove.umd.edu/about/learn-more)

Student Eligibility

• On track to complete primarily all high school graduation requirements by the end of junior year (17 on average)

• Achieve a minimum score on the verbal/English & math sections of the SAT (at least 550) or the ACT (at least 24)

• Earn a minimum weighted GPA of 3.5

• An Appeals Process exists for highly motivated students with strong academic records whose achievements fall slightly below the criteria cited above

Students will apply for the program when they complete the scheduling process with School Counselors in the middle of junior year. The eligibility requirements are as follows:

Benefits of this program Extends opportunities beyond the AP level Experienced college faculty work with students

during their first foray into the college experience Small class sizes, typically no more than 20-25

students per class Opportunity for students to earn college credits that

can be transferred to their future college or university (students have earned an average of 6 credits in the past)

Courses taught at the nearby Universities at Shady Grove (USG) campus in state-of-the-art “Green” classrooms

Transportation provided by MCPS bus to and from USG

Enhances college admissions profile Schedule planning, course registration, guidance

and support provided by Wootton College Institute staff during junior year

Financial Aid available through Montgomery College specifically for high school students concurrently enrolled

For More Information, check

out our websitesThe Office of Dual Enrollment Programshttp://cms.montgomerycollege.edu/

edu/department.aspx?id=23873

www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/woottonhso Scroll over the Special Programs optiono Select the “College Institute” link

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