Dear Families,
I hope this letter finds you all enjoying one last moment of summer, though as I type this the high school is already buzzing with student-athletes, school counselors, and administrators busily preparing for the start of the new school year.
Like many of you, the summer for the Chisum family was all about our three kids. I enjoyed a five day road trip with my rising Wellesley High Senior looking at various colleges and trying to strike the balance between being a helpful dad and saying too much. I’m buckling up for this senior fall! I also spent a lot of time sitting on the sidelines of baseball fields around the region watching my rising 10th grade son. Thankfully, I love the game and it never hurts to change seasons, so I’m looking forward to the fall. My youngest is entering middle school this fall and spent many, many hours riding horses this summer. This made her happy and lightened my wallet. My wife and I were somehow able to see each other in between the comings and goings, spending time with good friends and family along the way.
At the high school this summer we had thirty or so faculty members attend a two day training with a focus on how to best align our courses and include student voices on a regular basis in our classes. This is all part of our continued exploration of how to best develop the independent learners we envisioned when the district created its’ Profile of a Graduate several years ago. We plan on continuing that work through the school year with the entire staff.
As an extension of the concept of building independent learners at WHS we also want to raise consciousness around taking responsibility for the energy we all bring into the building. We want the environment at WHS to be a healthy one for all of us so this year we’ll remind students their words and behaviors matter.
Below are some helpful reminders for the return to school.
Course Schedules for the ’22/’23 academic year
to be released on Thursday, August 25th, 4pm.
Fall Schedule Information for the Class of 2026
Fall Schedule Information for the Classes of 2023, 2024, 2025
These letters contain important information about student schedules and how changes can be requested.
New to Wellesley Family Welcome (parents & students)
Tuesday, August 30th, 9:00 Auditorium
** The WHS technology department will be available in the cafeteria following the program to help new students access WHS portals. For more information please see our Bring Your Own Laptop (BYOL) website***
Grade 9 Orientation (students only)
August 31st, 7:30-10:45 – Auditorium
Upperclassmen Transfer Student Orientation (Grades 10-12)
August 31st, 8:45-10:45 – Cafeteria
Grade 9 Parent Parent Orientation (parents only)
September 9th, 9:00 Auditorium
Opening Week Schedule
Schedule for Wednesday, August 31st (AKA Rainbow Day)
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9th Graders and Transfer Students |
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7:30-8:30: Breakfast in the cafeteria with Journeys students and Student Ambassadors 8:30-10:45: Journeys students run Orientation program for 9th graders 10:45 – 11:20: Lunch for 9th graders and transfer students 11:20-2:30 (all grades will be at school by 11:20) 11:20-11:35: Advisory 11:40-12:00: Orange Day 1 Block B 12:05-12:25: Yellow Day 2 Block B 12:30-12:50: Green Day 3 Block B 12:55-1:15: Tan Day 4 Block B 1:20-1:40: Red Day 5 Block B 1:45-2:05: Purple Day 6 Block B 2:10-2:30: Blue Day 7 Block B |
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Grades 10-12 Students |
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11:20: Arrive at school 11:20-11:35: Advisory 11:40-12:00: Orange Day 1 Block B 12:05-12:25: Yellow Day 2 Block B 12:30-12:50: Green Day 3 Block B 12:55-1:15: Tan Day 4 Block B 1:20-1:40: Red Day 5 Block B 1:45-2:05: Purple Day 6 Block B 2:10-2:30: Blue Day 7 Block B |
Thursday, September 1st (2nd Day of School)
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7:30-8:30: Day 1, Block A Elective classes will meet *NO SCIENCE LABS THIS BLOCK* 8:35-9:35: Orange Day 1, Block B 9:40-10:40: Yellow Day 2, Block B 10:45-12:40: Advisory/Lunch
12:45-1:45: Green Day 3, Block B 1:50-2:30: Tan Day 4, Block B
Picture Day – pictures taken in alphabetical order by last name for grades 9-11 |
Friday, September 2nd (3rd Day of School)
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7:30-8:30: Day 2, Block A Elective classes will meet *NO SCIENCE LABS THIS BLOCK* 8:35-9:35: Red Day 5, Block B 9:40-10:40: Purple Day 6, Block B 10:45-12:40: Advisory/Lunch/Class Meetings
12:45-1:55: Blue Day 7, Block B 2:00 -2:30: Welcome Assembly |
Fall Athletics have already begun today, but if you have any questions with the tryout or registration process please contact our Athletics Department here at the high school. (781) 446- 4614.
Parking Note: The students should already know this, but parking is for seniors only and is by lottery only. We only have about 70 spots available for students total and we run a lottery each semester. No other students are allowed to park in our lot.
Welcome back to everyone. We’re excited for the new year to get started and look forward to seeing everyone back at school a week from Wednesday. There’s still some time for kids to finish up any summer reading and homework, but not too much!
Be well.
Best,
Jamie
