WHS School Counseling Newsletter
See the attached September School Counseling Newsletter for updates on everything happening in our counseling office.
School Counseling Office
Recent News from Westbrook High School
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Weekly Parent Update September 25th
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Advanced Placement Program
Participation in Advanced Placement (AP) courses is encouraged for students who are interested in challenging themselves beyond the regular curriculum.
Students who enroll in an AP course will be required to take the Advanced Placement exam in that course. Score dependent per each institution's requirements, students will receive college credit for these courses and it will support their admission to more selective post-secondary schools.
Advanced Placement Courses:
- AP 2D Art and Design
- AP Biology
- AP Calculus AB
- AP Computer Science Principles
- AP English Language & Composition
- AP English Literature & Composition
- AP European History
- AP French Language and Culture (Virtual)
- AP Physics 1: Algebra-Based
- AP Psychology
- AP Statistics
- AP United States Government and Politics
- AP World History: Modern
- AP U.S. History
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Safe Return to In-Person Instruction and Continuity of Services Plan
View the following document to learn more about Westbrook Public Schools Safe Return to In-Person Instruction and Continuity of Services Plan for the 2022-2023 school year.
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Freshmen Visit Camp Hazen
The freshman class visited Camp Hazen on September 7th and participated in some team-building activities. View the photo gallery of the students at https://whs.westbrookctschools.org/2022_camp_hazen_freshmen_orientation.
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Tara A. Winch, Principal
Principal's Acknowledgments
Congratulations
Kelly Braza, WHS Class of 1994
Field Hockey Hall of Fame Official
Upcoming Events
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WHS Field Day
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Culinary Room
Music Boosters Meeting
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WHS Early Dismissal - PD
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WHS No School - PD
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Columbus Day - Schools Closed
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WHS Auditorium
WHS Fall Concert
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WHS Early Dismissal
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WHS Parent Conferences
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WHS Picture Make-ups
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Culinary Room
Music Boosters Meeting
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WHS No School - PD
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WHS Auditorium
WHS Theater Presents "High School Musical"
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The Daily Knight
For Morning Announcements and other video content created by Westbrook High School Students, visit our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/
Core Values, Beliefs, and Learning Expectations
Core Values
Westbrook High School is committed to educating all students to achieve their unique potential as 21-st century learners. Faculty and staff value collaboration and reflection in order to provide instruction that engages all students in an equitable learning environment.
Beliefs
Westbrook High School believes that students learn best when they are actively engaged in their learning experiences and encouraged by a safe, supportive school climate that nurtures social connections, emotional well-being, academic skills, and personal integrity.
Learning Expectations
Students will meet expectations by:
Academic
- Reading a wide variety of texts effectively
- Writing effectively for a variety of purposes
- Presenting ideas accurately with the support of engaging media
- Thinking critically to solve problems and reach well-reasoned judgments
- Working responsibly and collaboratively
Social
- Developing a spirit of belonging
Civic
- Contributing to a positive school climate by actively participating in the school community and respecting others
NEASC Accredidation Information
In October, Westbrook High School renewed its New England Association of Schools and Colleges accreditation. Read the newspaper article written about the visit, as well as NEASC's final report, both available below.
- Newspaper Article - Westbrook High School Renews NEASC Accreditation.pdf
- Final Report - Westbrook High School Final NEASC Report 2018
- Five Year Progress Report - WestbrookCTFIVEtoDEC0622.pdf
