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WSHS Student FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
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How do I contact my counselor?
You may email, telephone, or reach out through Microsoft Teams if you need your counselor.
School Counselors' contact information is on the school's website, and the counselor's website.
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Who do I contact about a student’s academic or mental health issues or need a parent/teacher conference?
First, reach out to your teacher should you have any academic issues and or need a parent/teacher conference. If you are having mental health issues, contact your counselor.
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Where are my teachers' emails located?
On the White Station High Website.
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What do I do if I wake up and do not feel well and would like to report an absence?
For an excused absence, have your parent or legal guardian email the attendance office, attendance coordinator, Mrs. Schusster schussters@scsk12.org
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What are some tips on stress relief?
Together, we’ll get through this.
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How do I contact the school’s mental health team?
Students would make a request through their counselor to contact Ms. Harrington and Mr. Q. Johnson, the school's mental health clinicians. Here is a list of stress management tips.
If you need support quickly, parents and students can call the SEL Hotline at 901- 416-8484. A staff member will be available to help you Monday-Friday from 9 AM-4 PM.
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Where can I go for academic resources?
The Counselor's Enrichment website has resources to help you with Math, English, etc..
- Algebra Quizlet
- Khan Academy
- https://photomath.app/en/
- Homework Hotline
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How do I request a driver's permit form (Certification of Compulsory School Attendance)
Students must have satisfactory grades and attendance in order to receive a certificate of compulsory school attendance form. Requests must be made by noon on Tuesday to be available for pickup on Wednesdays from 10 A.M. -1 P.M. See Mrs. Wilkerson, 9th grade administrative assistant.
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How do I find out about upcoming school events?
The calendar on the school website will have events such as Holidays, Final exams and Open House, etc...
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If I have an issue with Microsoft TEAMS who do I contact first?
- Email your teacher if you are having trouble submitting assignments
- Librarians/Media Specialists for Powerschool
- Grade level principal
- Counselor
- Email your teacher if you are having trouble submitting assignments
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If a student needs help accessing his/her PowerSchool account?
School Librarians/Media Specialists
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Who are the principals at White Station High?
Grade level administrators:
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How many credits do I need to graduate?
- The Tennessee graduation requirement is 22 credits. Visit the counselors’ website.
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How do I request a transcript?
- Current students should email their counselor.
- Former students should use the MSCS Transcript Request Portal
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What classes are required to graduate?
The Tennessee graduation requirement is a minimum of 22 credits. Use the Credit Table.
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Where do I get information about taking the ACT?
Visit the ACT website for registration and study materials.
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Is there a free ACT for students?
Yes. The district will administer a free ACT in the
- Fall of students' senior year.
- Spring of students' junior year.
- Sophomores will be administered the Pre-ACT.
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Where is information about summer enrichment and Dual Enrollment?
Visit the Counselor’s website.
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How can I get a better understanding of the college admission process?
- Use this checklist
- Big Future Video Gallery
- Ask your counselor
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How do I apply for college?
- See your senior counselor
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How do I find scholarships?
Researching for scholarships is important. Use these links to get started.
- https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/scholarship-search
- https://schools.scsk12.org/Page/20463
- Your counselor's Teams page
- https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/scholarship-search
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Where can I find my counselor's Remind Code?
- Ask your counselor for the updated Remind Code.
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How can I recover a credit or gain a new credit?
First, make a request to your counselor. Your counselor will enroll you in the appropriate course.
- Project Graduation - students can earn credits after school.
- Grade Results - This is a virtual platform to recover a failed course. Login with your lunch number and password1.
- Memphis Virtual School - This is a virtual platform to take new courses. Login with your lunch number & password1.
- Other options are summer school and Dual Enrollment. See your counselor for more information.
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How do I know if I am exempt from mid term & final exams?
A student with a 90 or higher average for the two terms in a specific course and three (3) or fewer excused absences in that same course will be exempted from the semester exam if the student desires. 12th grade students are eligible for exam exemption during both semesters. All other students in high school courses who meet the above requirements may be exempted for only the second semester exam.
