First day 2007

We made it through our first day.  Welcome to all our new and returning students and parents.  Hopefully everyone is getting settled and sorting out their schedules and assignments.  One of the things that was very noticeable to me today was that we have a very full load this year.  Nearly all our classes are at capacity.  This means there will be more stress on our resources than usual.  I ask everyone to please be patient as we sort out equipment and resources.  Some of you may be waiting for chairs or textbooks.  We are working on getting them as quickly as possible.  It is also going to be very difficult to accommodate students who wish to switch classes.  I know a number of you are disappointed that you haven't been able to switch into or even register for a class that you wanted.  I wish we could offer unlimited choice, but space, equipment and safety concerns limit the number of students we can put in a class.  To those of you unable to take the course you want, I offer my apology.  It is possible that some students may drop out of courses, so I suggest you let your guidance counselor know you want to switch so they can let you know if space becomes available.  Unfortunately, it is not likely that many spaces will open up, so it is best to focus on your current course, and strive to do your best.  All science courses at WHS offer a solid preparation in science, so even if it is not the course you want, you will still get a valuable education.

Best of luck with the new year.