Thank you for your interest in the shadowing program. We look forward to giving you a glimpse of a day in the life of Woodside High School student. Enjoy the vibrant campus, rich in activities and opportunities to grow. Get a feel for the springboard to such universities as Cal Berkeley, UCLA, Stanford, MIT, NYU, and others. Woodside High School offers a rigorous academic program geared towards the completion of the UC/CSU A--G Requirements and a solid preparation for the next level of scholarship and disciplinary study.

We understand that students have choice. We encourage you to give Woodside High School strong consideration. We are confident that our comprehensive high school experience, comprised of clubs, competitive athletic teams, leadership organizations, spirit rallies, field trips, work-experience opportunities, and mentorships, offers all students a unique opportunity to express their individuality, creativity, and spirit. Programs such as the School Ambassador Program, Kids Learning Empathy and Respect (KLEAR), and Students Offering Support (SOS) strive to foster an environment in which all students feel welcome to express themselves and in which all students respect one another.

Shadowing will take place between 9/21/10 and 2/25/11 and will occur on B-days (see A/B Calendar below).

This is a wonderful opportunity to meet new people; we are sure that you will find Woodside students to be friendly, welcoming, and fun.

To schedule an appointment by phone, please call:

Brian Murphy at 650.367.9750 x4301

You may also contact Mr. Murphy via email. Please see below under "Schedule a Shadowing Date."

Please do not send your child to school without a scheduled appointment or without receiving a confirmation letter. We want to be sure to offer your student the optimal experience and to plan accordingly.

Shadowing Window: September 21, 2010 -- February 25, 2011

Shadowing occurs on B-days during 2nd- and 4th- periods, brunch, and lunch.

Here is a breakdown of the shadow agenda:

(Day prior) Leadership mentors contact shadow students by phone to remind them of their shadow date and give them an advanced welcome to Woodside.

8:45 a.m. Assigned Leadership mentors (3-5) greet shadows and escort them to 2nd period classes. (Shadows receive a "Shadowing Packet" in the Main Office from the Leadership mentors.)

9:00 a.m. The shadow students attend two classes during 2nd period. A class ambassador will be assigned in each class to assist the shadow student, and to escort the shadow to their next class.

9:45 a.m. The 1st class ambassadors escort the shadow students to the 2nd class.

10:35 a.m. Brunch. The 2nd class ambassadors escort the shadow students to D-7, the Student Activities Room, to enjoy a snack with the assigned leadership mentors. After brunch, leadership mentors escort the shadow students to 4th-period classes. (10:20 on Wednesdays)

10:55 a.m. Shadow students attend the first half of 4th-period class. A class ambassador will be assigned in each class to assist the shadow students. (10:40 on Wednesdays)

11:40 a.m. The Leadership mentors pick up the shadow students in their assigned 4th period classes and take them on a campus tour for the remainder of the period. (11:15 on Wednesdays)

12:35 p.m. Lunch. Shadow students return to D-7 with their Leadership mentors at the end of 4th period to complete an electronic evaluation of their shadowing experience at Woodside. Shadow students enjoy lunch with their Leadership mentors and/or meet friends in the quad. (Purchased lunches will be pre-ordered and delivered to D-7.) (12:05 p.m. on Wednesdays.)

1:05 p.m. After lunch, the shadow students meet their rides home in the front of the school. (12:35 p.m. on Wednesdays)

• A/B Calendar
  Woodside High School has a block schedule comprised of "A" and "B" days. On an A-day, periods 1, 3, 5, 7 meet; on a "B" day, periods 1, 2, 4, 6 meet.
• Bell Schedule 2010-11
  On Wednesdays, all students are released at 2:05 p.m. to allow for staff collaboration; subsequently, the shadow schedule alters slightly on Wednesdays.

Please contact Brian Murphy, Parent and Community Coordinator, in order to set up a date for your student to shadow Woodside High School. You may also call Brian Murphy at (650) 367-9750 x4301. Please allow 24-hours for a response. Thank you.

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