Portrait of a Wayzata Graduate
Believes in their ability to succeed
Focuses on personal growth
Demonstrates learning agility & resilience
Communicates effectively
Values diversity & inclusion
Embraces collaboration
Thinks critically & creatively
Thinks critically & creatively
FROM THE PRINCIPAL
On behalf of all of the teachers, students and staff at Wayzata High School, I welcome you and your family to our community. Whether you are a freshman, sophomore, junior or senior, we hope you feel embraced, inspired, and encouraged throughout your academic journey.
We will work together with you to fulfill our promise — that each and every one of you will graduate from Wayzata High School prepared for post-secondary success.
Here are some of the things we do to make that happen:
• Provide quality learning experiences across a network of diverse programs in academics, arts, athletics and activities
• Set high expectations for behavior and performance
• Define and measure college readiness skills and traits that are important to post-secondary success
• Provide caring guidance and support
This guide will help you get to know us. It includes a map of the building and ways for families to stay connected. It highlights our people and programs.
It’s always exciting to welcome new students to our high school. Each of you brings fresh energy, new ideas and unique perspectives to our community. We value that. We value you. And we’re always here for you!
Sincerely,
Scott Gengler, Principal Scott.Gengler@wayzataschools.org
About our Portrait of a Wayzata High School Graduate
Our community has worked hard to define college readiness skills and traits that are important to post-secondary success. We continue to define what it means to be prepared and help students track, measure and communicate their readiness.
Step inside
It’s easy to find your way around. Here’s what you need to know:
Parent drop-off/pick-up areas
The main entrance – Leads to the second floor office and the Trojan Head Rotunda
The athletic entrance – Leads to the gyms and athletic ticket kiosks
Meeting spots
Trojan Head Rotunda – A gathering area just inside the main entrance
Horseshoes – Classroom corridors in the A and C wings on each floor
Lower Commons – The High School Café
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Upper Commons – A gathering area with floor-to-ceiling windows by the auditoriums.
Main Entrance
Trojan Head
& Upper Commons Wayzata Cafés, gathering area, ticket booth
Get to know us
Our caring community welcomes and supports new students.
Link Crew welcomes you
You’ll be part of a Link Crew small group, led by sophomores, juniors, and seniors who help you navigate high school life.
Teachers inspire you
Your teachers will provide relevant and engaging academic experiences to help you achieve your goals.
Student support teams nurture you
Your support team includes four staff members:
Dean – An administrator who helps you navigate everyday situations appropriately, responsibly, and respectfully.
Counselor – A licensed professional who provides academic, career, college, and social and emotional support for students.
Social Worker – A trusted clinician focused on emotional well-being.
Achievement Specialist – A professional who identifies and implements academic support systems to ensure student success.
Office
location and hours
Located in the B Wing
Open 7:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m., Monday-Friday
1st Floor: Last names A – Fj
2nd Floor: Last names Fl – Laq
3rd Floor: Last names Lar – Ra
4th Floor: Last names Rb – Z
Chart your course
Choose courses that feed your curiosity and support your goals
We know that one size does not fit all when it comes to learning. That’s why we offer a diverse mix of classes that address varying interests, learning styles, skills, and goals.
Explore careers and earn college credit
Our students have many opportunities to explore careers and earn college credit. We offer:
• College-level concurrent enrollment, articulated, and post-secondary education options (PSEO) with area colleges and universities
• Advanced Placement (AP) classes
• Career Sphere courses that provide hands-on learning, skill development, and networking opportunities to prepare students for college, work, and life
We offer many paths for your academic journey. CAREER SPHERE
• Compass, a professional career studies program that features classes developed and taught in collaboration with working professionals
https://bit.ly/whscareersphere
• Electives in each department aligned to many interests and topics
Work with your student support team to make a plan that helps you get the most out of your high school experience.
WIN time
Every now and then, students need extra time and support. Classroom teachers will schedule WIN time for support as needed. It appears on the course Canvas page each week.
During WIN time, students may:
• Receive academic support or enrichment
• Participate in relearning
• Make up labs or tests and quizzes
• Do homework
• Study quietly
• Collaborate with classmates on group projects
The school day
• We operate on a block schedule.
• There are four blocks (class periods) each day.
• Each block is 90 minutes.
• Passing time between blocks is 10 minutes.
• Teachers build WIN time into each class period as needed.
• Classes are offered on a term, semester and everyother-day, year-long basis.
• There are two terms in a semester and two semesters in a year.
Daily Schedule
Block 1: 8:15-9:45
Block 2: 9:55-11:25
Block 3: 11:35-1:40
1st Lunch: 11:35-12:05
2nd Lunch: 12:05-12:35
3rd Lunch: 12:35-1:05
4th Lunch: 1:05-1:40
Block 4: 1:50-3:20 https://bit.ly/whsdailyschedule
DAILY SCHEDULE WITH LUNCH ASSIGNMENTS
Enroll in exciting academic and enrichment opportunities.
We offer many academic and enrichment opportunities that help students enhance and celebrate learning. Our students embrace these opportunities.
Every year:
• Thousands of students enroll in our Career & Technical Education Career Spheres classes.
• Hundreds of students enroll in college-level concurrent courses and post-secondary education options (PSEO).
• More than a thousand students enroll in our Advanced Placement classes and take AP exams.
• Dozens of students enroll in Compass, our professional career studies program.
Wayzata High School test scores are among the best in the state. Many of our students are recognized as National Merit Scholars.
Pursue your interests
Join a group or team; build skills and friendships.
Eighty percent of our students participate in more than 150 athletic, artistic and academic clubs, sport leagues, and groups.
Students who participate:
• Gain new experiences
• Make new friends
• Develop skills
• Serve their community
• Build Portrait of a Wayzata Graduate traits
Stay connected
Take advantage of these opportunities for families.
Read your email and download Parent Square from the App Store
We send important information to your email, including:
• Our weekly WHS Family Newsletter
• Event invitations and scheduling instructions
• Canvas alerts
• Messages from teachers
Participate in these events
In-person
Fall Open House — Walk through your student’s schedule. Meet their teachers. Find out about course curriculum and learning opportunities.
February Registration Night — Talk to teachers to get the information you need to help your student choose courses for the following school year.
Virtual
Parent/Teacher Conferences, offered every term — Sign up for an eight-minute meeting with each of your student’s teachers.
Annual planning meeting with a counselor — Sign up to meet with your student’s counselor to prepare and update their personalized learning plan.
Use tools and apps
SKYWARD
https://bit.ly/ wpsskywardfamily
MYAPPS PORTAL
https://bit.ly/ wpsmyapps
CALENDAR
https://bit.ly/ whscalendars
Skyward Family Access and Canvas
Provides parents and guardians with access to attendance, grades, unofficial transcript, and assignment information
MyApps Portal
Provides students with access to Canvas, Gmail, Google Docs, Skyward Family Access, WPS Hub, Microsoft Office 365, and more
WHS Hub
Provides students with access to seminars, teacher availability, digital hall passes, college visits, and more
School Calendar
Provides access to the WHS calendar on the district website We recommend you subscribe
Connecting with a teacher
• If teachers have concerns about student performance, they will contact you to discuss possible interventions.
• If you have a question for your student’s teacher, send them an email. They typically respond within 24 hours.
• If you want to schedule an in-person meeting with your student’s teacher, contact the teacher or any member of your support team.
Hours
School hours: 8:15 a.m.-3:20 p.m.
Please be on time and plan to stay the entire school day!
Administrative office hours: 7:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m., Monday – Friday
Phone numbers
Main office: 763-745-6600
Attendance office: 763-745-6655
Activities and Athletics office: 763-745-6620
Websites
www.wayzataschools.org www.wayzataschools.org/whs www.wayzataschools.org/athletics www.wayzataschools.org/activities https://myapplications.microsoft.com
Stay connected
Follow us on
Facebook @wayzatahs
X @wayzatahs
Instagram @wayzatahs
Excused absences
Must be reported by 9:00 a.m.
Parents should:
• Log in to Skyward Family Access.
• Click on Attendance/ Absence Request.
• Give us the details.
REPORT ABSENCE https://bit.ly/whsattendanceinfo
Call 763-745-6655 for attendance support.
We’re here for you.
We embrace and are inspired by the academic, racial, economic, and developmental diversity of the individual members of our student body.
Together, we are Wayzata.
Wayzata High School • 4955 Peony Lane North • Plymouth, MN 55446