WLC Student Handbook 2016 2017

and/or help out behind the scenes. Open to both high school and middle school students.

Granite State Challenge WLC is invited to participate in TV Channel 11’s high school academic competition programs on a rotating basis.

High School Math Team Tryouts are held each fall. The team competes in 5 SMASH Math League competitions and the State Math Contest each year.

Middle School Math Team The Middle School Math Team consists of students who enjoy math. They meet on a regular basis to do challenging problems. In early February a qualifying test is given to the group and the best eight (8) students are chosen to represent WLC at the Math Counts Competition at Keene State College.

National Honor Society The National Honor Society (NHS) is the nation's premier organization established to recognize outstanding high school students. More than just an honor roll, NHS serves to recognize those students who have demonstrated excellence in the areas of scholarship, leadership, service, and character. The National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP) officially established NHS in 1921 and continues to regulate it today.

Election to membership in the National Honor Society represents the highest honor and trust that can be bestowed upon a student at WLC. Membership in the society is indicative that the student is not only demonstrating and promoting qualities of scholarship, leadership, service and character, but is also exerting an effort to improve conditions in the school and community. Students are invited to apply for NHS based on a minimum GPA of 3.5 and selection is made by a faculty Advisory Board.

National Junior Honor Society The purpose of the National Junior Honor Society is to recognize students who have excelled in the areas of scholarship, leadership, character, and service. It is a national organization sponsored and regulated by the NASSP. A student may be eligible for membership in grades 6, 7 and 8.

Peer Leaders Peer Leaders are a group of 7th and 8th grade students selected by school staff members. These students demonstrate strong leadership skills, are friendly and kind to their peers, and serve as role models for the entire WLC middle school community. Peer Leaders are responsible for programs such as Student of the Month, Red Ribbon Week, and Pennies for Patients. This organization participates in activities that will benefit the school as a whole.

Robotics Robotics is a program open to all students. It is a team activity in which students learn to build robots from Legos. These robots are then computer programmed to accomplish a specific set of tasks. The team competes with other schools in their ability to meet the specific challenges.

Ski Club The WLC Ski Club participates in an after-school ski program for several weeks each winter. Information will be available for sign-ups during the fall months in the office.

Soccer Soccer is a High School Varsity and Middle School fall sport that is offered to boys and girls.