Join the PTSA - https://squareup.com/market/walter-johnson-ptsa

Join the Listserv - Send a blank email to wjptsa+subscribe@groups.io and you should be added to the group.

Para utilizar la función de interpretación. Haga clic en el icono del globo, que está ubicado en la parte inferior de su pantalla. Entonces puede elegir el español como su idioma preferido.

Yes for me it’s very low.

You should be able to raise the volume on your end.

Can you give us more info on the outdoor homecoming event?

Tickets available to 10th graders?

Is there a payment required for PSAT?

PSAT is free

Homecoming will be held outside on the tennis courts. There will be music, photo booth, food, etc.

10th grade will be allowed to by tickets shortly.

It has come to my attention that many kids are not wearing masks in the hallways between classes or in classrooms and many of them remove their masks or keep them below their nose. Given the regular COVID exposure letters we are receiving. What is the school going to do to enforce the mask mandate INSIDE the school as it is definitely putting the other kids at risk if the kids are not keeping their masks on or are puling them below their nose

Do we need to advise the school if a test comes back NEGATIVE after a student gets cold symptoms?

Attendance Secretary: Valicia Gordon

WJ Attendance Secretary: Ms. Gorgon

*Gordon

Valicia_T_Gordon@mcpsmd.org

Why are there 2 forms for excused absence? One is so complicated.

Morning announcements are being sent out now. Please reach out to Naomi Gelfand, Media Specialist and she can help you out getting the announcements.

Para utilizar la función de interpretación. Haga clic en el icono del globo, que está ubicado en la parte inferior de su pantalla. Entonces puede elegir el español como su idioma preferido.

Is there anything recommended to prepare for MCAP?

Do you mean that is every Wednesday?

I was so happy when I saw Wildcat Wednesday for a chance for students to catch up and re-teach but it seems to be just a day when teachers all schedule quizzes and tests, taking away the time for catch up.

Yes, every Wednesday, except for short weeks

I'm a little concerned about lunch time in the cafeteria when everyone is eating with masks off. Is there any room at all for kids to sit away from each other and eat? Are any encouraged to eat outside?

Mr Heintze, if they are automatically registered, what was the purpose of us filling a form? Thanks.

That question refers to the PSAT on Oct 13th.

Students do not all eat in the cafeteria. They are very spread out and can leave campus for lunch

Are you going to mention the Mock SAT and ACT Tests being offered by the PTSA?

The form also has an "opt out" questions - Thank you

It has come to my attention that many kids are not wearing masks in the hallways between classes or in classrooms and many of them remove their masks or keep them below their nose. Given the regular COVID exposure letters we are receiving. What is the school going to do to enforce the mask mandate INSIDE the school as it is definitely putting the other kids at risk if the kids are not keeping their masks on or are puling them below their nose

Is there a statistics on total % of WJ students vaccinated?

Sometimes grades in parentvue and canvas do not match — which one is more reliable?

Do MCAP scores go on their HS transcripts?

Students are wearing masks in the hallways. At times we have to remind students to pull their masks up, but overall our kids are following the rules.

No, MCAP scores are not on transcripts.

Staff members are in the hallways between all transitions prompting students to position their mask appropriately, if need be. The overwhelming majority of students do not need these reminders. Some students do need the prompt and promptly adjust when reminded!

What is being done to ensure that students who are behind in Chemistry due to the issues with the previous teacher get caught up and not disadvantaged?

Our chemistry staff has a plan and are already implementing tis in class. Our students will be fine and I commend our staff for pitching in and assuring that no student is left behind

What were the issues with the previous Chemistry teacher?

We had a sub that did not work our but our chemistry teachers volunteered to take on an extra class

Thank you Chem department!

They are true heroes!

That’s great to know. Thanks to all the Chemistry teachers stepping in to help out.

Do WJ staff provide any support or help with Parent Vue? I'm having technical problems with my account and can't use it. I've reached out to the tech support e-mail (2x) and voicemail (1X) lines for parents beginning late August and have gotten zero response.

I can’t hear the Zoom

@Aracelis - try to increase your volume

Thanks for posting the tech support number. That's the number I"ve called and the e-mail I've reached out to, with no response (other than automatic "we'll get back to you" reply. Would appreciate any suggestions about nex steps so I can actually get help.

Feel free to call 240-740-6900 any time and we will try to help. I will share the line we advertised is not working

Thanks, Dr. Baker and Mr. Leaman!

Are the Naviance lessons being offered during the normal school day or do they have to make an appointment with their counselor?

what is Naviance?

Are you going to email this presentation? I am sorry if I missed this.

The presentation recording will be posted to the WJ web site on the CAC page

And are the lessons optional or do we have to reach out to the guidance counselor to get more information?

Will they need a financial literacy credit?

If you mean health there are some that are optional and students can complete an alternate lesson

no I mean Naviance. I'm not sure what it is (sorry qwe are new)

This is shared with parents

Naviance is a college application and information platform. Please contact your counselor for your account information.

There is not a financial literacy requirement

Difference of challenge btw AP / Honors / regular classes?

what type of courses would be considered as elective courses?

Every year there is a Course Bulletin provided which explains all of the available courses

Students also receive a grade-level appropriate registration cards that list electives from each department. Last year, we had a registration website with more info about individual electives.

What grade is eligibility for extra curricular activities?

All grades are eligible

Minimum 2.0

What GPA makes you eligible for the Honor Roll?

All A's and/or B's and no more than 1 C

75 hours of SSL required per year ? or as a whole as graduation requirement ? thank you

thanks

75 total for graduation requirement

Can we download any of the docs from tonight's discussion?

thanks

The slide deck and video will be posted to our website

Please take a few moments to fill out the meeting survey! We appreciate your feedback.Sophomore Parent Meeting Survey Link: https://forms.gle/zwjFnLKprxa7bAAz7

CAC page on WJ web site - https://www2.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/wjhs/parents/guidance_events/

Thank you CAC for all you do for the students and staff at WJ!

AP = College level course (most rigorous option at WJ), Honors = More rigorous than on-level & moves at a faster pace than on-level

Please take a few moments to fill out the meeting survey! We appreciate your feedback.Sophomore Parent Meeting Survey Link:  https://forms.gle/zwjFnLKprxa7bAAz7

Thank you Ms. Rodriguez for all you do!

This was very informative. Thank you!

Thank you!

Grateful!

Thank you

You Rock Imani!

Thank You

Electives = PE, Art, World Language, Computer Science/Technology, Music, etc.

Thank you to everyone!