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Welcome to the Scheduling Extravaganza!

Wilde Lake High School

the BEST high school in Howard County!

#LakePride

#OneTeamOneFamily

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Wilde Lake Leadership Teams

Administrative Team

Ms. Leonard (Principal)

Ms. Riley (9th)

Ms. Jackson (10th)

Mr. Sillers (11th)

Mr. Molin (12th)

Mr. Lauer (Athletics & Activities)

School Counseling Team

Ms. Bademosi (A-Da)

Ms. Sutton (Db-G)

Ms. Malloy (H-Ma)

Ms. Shaw (Mb-Ro)

Mr. Mazzeo (Rp-Z)

9th Grade Team Leaders

Ms. Kostelec &

Mr. McMillan

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Embracing The Wildecat Way

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Wilde Lake High School Demographics

Student Demographics 2022-2023

Percentage of Students 2022-2023

Total

100% (1341 students)

American Indian/Alaskan

<5.0%

Asian

7.1%

Black/African American

44.1%

Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

<5.0%

Hispanic/Latino

16.9%

White

23.9%

Two or More Races

7.3%

Free and Reduced Meals

38.4%

Special Education

10.8%

English Language Learners

5.8%

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Advisory

School-Based Mental Health Services

Corner Cafe’ Food Pantry

Peace Room

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Restorative Justice

Student & Staff Well-Being

School Spirit

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Leading & Learning with Equity

Collaborative Learning for Students & Staff

Close Opportunity Gaps

High Expectations for all Students

Equal Opportunity Schools Initiatives

Rise Up Scheduling & Mentoring

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HCC Dual Enrollment Courses

Career Academies

AP Scholars

Apprenticeships

Actionable Plan at Graduation

ASVAB

Seal of Biliteracy

FARMs Benefits

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  • Advanced Placement Course
  • Career Academy
  • Dual Enrollment course with HCC

Every Wildecat will take at least one:

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Create Your Path!

2 Year College

4 Year College

Trade or Technical School

Military Enlistment

High Wage Job (with benefits)

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Scheduling The Wildecat Way

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Credit Requirements

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Current 11th Graders

Total = 21 Credits

Subject

# of Credits

Subject

# of Credits

English

4

Health

½

Social Studies

3

Lifetime Fitness

½

Mathematics*

(must take all 4 years)

3

Technology Ed.

1

Science

3

Program Choice

2 - 3

Fine Arts

1

Electives

1 - 3

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Current 8th,9th and 10th Graders

Total = 22 Credits

Subject

# of Credits

Subject

# of Credits

English

4

Health

1

Social Studies

3

Lifetime Fitness

½

Mathematics

4

Technology Ed.

1

Science

3

Program Choice

2 - 3

Fine Arts

1

Electives

1 - 3

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Rise Up Scheduling = Equitable Learning Opportunities

    • RISE UP = Increase one level in at least one content area

    • Prior to graduation every student should take a Career Academy, AP course, and/or Dual Enrollment course.

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Rise Up Scheduling = Equitable Learning Opportunities

More information on how to Rise Up at WLHS

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Career Academies

Dual Enrollment

AP Courses

Seal of Biliteracy

ASVAB

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CTE -

Career Academies

Interested in starting on your path with the most up-to-date information in the field and hands-on experience necessary for success in your next steps beyond high school?

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Dual Enrollment

  • You can take classes at Wilde Lake High or on the Howard Community College (HCC) campus, with the option to attend HCC full time during your senior year.
  • Earn college credit and meet high school graduation requirements.
  • Opportunities for 9th - 12th graders.
  • Contact your counselor with any questions

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Dual Enrollment Courses Offered at

Wilde Lake High

  • English 11 CC
  • Precalculus CC
  • Principles of Business/Management CC
  • Modern World History CC (new)
  • Art 1 CC (new)

**CC = College Credit

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Dual Enrollment

Are you ready for college, like yesterday?

Want to start taking classes at HCC your Junior and Senior years?

Dual Enrollment may be for you!

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Advanced Placement Classes

  • College-level courses offered in high school
  • End of course AP Exams
  • Performance on AP Exams can earn credit and/or placement into advanced courses in college
  • In-depth course material; opportunity to develop academic independence
  • Indicator of college success

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Advanced Placement

Are you planning to go to College for an Associates or Bachelors Degree? Find our more about how AP Classes can help with that path!

Not sure if there is an AP class for you? Check out all of the options! There is an AP for every interest!

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Seal of Biliteracy

Recognizes a student’s high level of proficiency in listening, speaking, reading and writing in one or more languages other than English

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Information….

Study Resources….

What is the ASVAB?

If you're serious about joining the military or accessing vocational training, then get serious about the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB)!!!

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Embracing The Wildecat Way With Your 4-Year Plan

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Complete your 4 year plan - Grade 11

11th Grade Plan

Use this to create your own

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Complete your 4 year plan - Grade 8, 9 and 10

8th, 9th and 10th Grade Plan

Use this to create your own

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Important Dates

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DATE

ACTIVITY

Now - January 17, 2023

Course registration forms completed in Canvas/Synergy

January 19 - March 1, 2023

Current 9th - 11th grade students will meet with counselors to review course selections.

June 6th, 2023

Middle School Students visit Wilde Lake High

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MAIN STREET MEET AND GREET

Connect with department representatives for content specific information and questions

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Proceed to Main Street to meet your Wilde Lake Ohana!