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 a 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.

This shadow program is designed for all students, including transfer students, who are interested in attending Woodside High School. The shadow program is run through the leadership class and the students in leadership are the shadow leaders. Woodside no longer takes individual requests for specific shadow leaders.

Shadowing has ended for 2012-13. Shadow dates for the 2013-14 school year will be posted mid-August.

Questions? Please see below.

After you have completed an online shadow request, you will recieve an email confirmation within a few days for the shadow date. Please do not send your child to Woodside without a scheduled appointment or confirmation email. We want to be sure to offer your student the optimal experience and to plan accordingly.

Shadowing has closed for the current school year.

Shadowing occurs on A-days during 3rd- and 5th- periods, brunch, and lunch. The shadow program is run in conjunction with the leadership program at Woodside. Leadership students will be the guides for the shadows coming to visit Woodside.

After a shadow request has been submitted, a confirmation email will be sent to the email address provided. The email will include information about the shadow day. Please be on the look out for this email. If your date is approaching and you have any questions, please contact Leslie With.

Here is a breakdown of the shadow agenda:

8:45 a.m. Assigned Leadership mentors greet shadows and escort them to 3rd-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 3rd-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. Leadership Mentor escort the shadow students from the class 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 5th-period classes. (10:20 on Wednesdays)

10:55 a.m. Shadow students attend the first half of 5th-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 5th-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. 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)

• The Expressway Lunch Menu
  When your student arrives in the morning, the Leadership students will inquire as to whether your student has brought a lunch or if he/she wishes to purchase a lunch. If purchasing, we will process your order and have your lunch waiting for you in D-7.
• A/B Calendar 2012-2013
  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
  On Wednesdays, all students are released at 2:05 p.m. to allow for staff collaboration; consequently, the shadow schedule alters slightly on Wednesdays.

Open Enrollment allows for parents/guardians to apply for a transfer from one school in the district to another for any reason for their student. Open Enrollment begins in October. Open Enrollment applications are due to the Sequoia Union High School District office by January 18, 2013.

Please use the link below to go to the SUHSD webpage for more information about the Open Enrollment process and the Open Enrollment form.

• SUHSD Open Enrollment

Leslie With may be reached at x4301.

Wednesday, October 3, 2012

Performing Arts Center @ 7PM

Come and meet the Woodside administration, teachers, counselors, support staff, and current students and parents. Learn about Woodside's academic and extra-curricular programs, and have all of your questions addressed by our staff.

We look forward to seeing you!

Woodside High School is comprised of students from approximately 25 different feeder schools, which is the major contributing factor to our diverse, engaging, and accepting learning community.

Our feeder schools include:

49er Academy

Belle Haven

Central Middle School

Cesar Chavez

Clifford School

Corte Madera Elementary School

Costano

Girls’ Middle School in Mountain View

James Flood School

Kennedy Middle School

La Entrada Middle School

McKinley Institute of Technology

McNair

Mt. Carmel

Nativity

North Star Academy

Notre Dame

Redeemer Lutheran

Roy Cloud School

Selby Lane School

St. Pius

Taft School

West Bay Christian Academy

Willow Oaks

Woodside Elementary School

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