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Williamsburg City Schools |
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2009-10 Profile
District/School Information
The Williamsburg Independent School District and
Williamsburg City Schools was formed in 1909. Our school
setting is unique with one building that house grades K-12.
Presently, the district enrollment is over 800 students
(grades PK-12). Our school is fully accredited by the
Kentucky Department of Education and has had accreditation,
in some form, with the Southern Association of
Colleges and Schools since 1927. Williamsburg High
School has been recognized by U.S. News and World
Report as a bronze medal recipient for Top American
Public High Schools during the 2007-08, 2008-09, and 2009-10
school years.
Curriculum
Beginning with the Class of 2007, all high school students
are asked to follow a district generated planned program.
The class of 2010 is required to follow this planned
program. The planned program requires students to
complete one class in each of the four high school years in
the four core areas of: reading/language arts, mathematics,
science, and social studies in addition to the graduation
requirements set forth in the Kentucky Program of Studies.
All students who complete this planned program will suffice
the requirements for the Pre-College Curriculum that is
recommended by the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary
Education. Please contact the Guidance Counselor’s office
for more information.
Schedule
Williamsburg High School operates on a modified-traditional
schedule. Students can attain up to 7 credits per year.
Students will take 5 classes for approximately 60
minutes/day for 36 academic weeks and students take 2
classes for 75 minutes/day for 18 academic weeks.
Credits to Graduate
The class of 2010 must attain 24 credits to graduate and
complete the Planned Program. To attain one credit, a
student must satisfactorily complete the time requirements
listed above in the “schedule” heading and have a passing
grade. Williamsburg High School does offer several ½ credit
courses.
Grading Scale
A = 90-100
B = 80-89
C = 70-79
D = 60-69
F = 59 and below
Quality Points
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Quality Points for Non-weighted Classes |
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Quality Points for Weighted Classes |
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A |
4 |
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A |
5 |
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B |
3 |
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B |
4 |
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C |
2 |
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C |
3 |
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D |
1 |
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D |
2 |
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F |
0 |
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F |
0 |
Rank in Class
All courses are included in rank in class. Middle school
courses that are offered for high school credit, as well as
dual-credit courses offered through the University of the
Cumberlands are included in both cumulative GPA and class
rank. Weighted cumulative GPA (beginning with Class of
2010) is used when calculating class rank.
Advanced Placement Courses
Currently, Williamsburg High School
offers the following Advanced Placement Courses: AP English
IV, AP English III, AP US History, AP Biology, AP Chemistry.
Honors (Accelerated) Classes
Students are placed in Honors classes
by teacher recommendation. The following honors level
courses are: Honors English I, Honors English II, Honors
Biology, Trigonometry/Pre-Calculus, and American War
Topics. Beginning with the Class of 2010, the quality
points attained for these classes will be considered
weighted.
Assessment Performance
Information
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ACT Exam |
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CATS Exam |
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Assessment Year |
Average Composite Score |
Percentage of class participating |
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Assessment Year |
High School Index |
Percentage of Class Transitioning to Post-Secondary
Education |
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2002 |
19.0 |
81.3 |
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2002 |
71.4 |
69.3 |
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2003 |
20.7 |
79.9 |
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2003 |
82.4 |
70.4 |
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2004 |
21.4 |
84.5 |
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2004 |
86.0 |
73.3 |
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2005 |
20.0 |
83.6 |
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2005 |
87.8 |
68.8 |
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2006 |
20.8 |
85.2 |
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2006 |
86.0 |
71.2 |
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2007 |
20.2 |
79.4 |
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2007 |
87.8 |
70.5 |
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2008 |
18.5* |
100*
1st Year
for all Juniors to take ACT Exam |
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2008 |
90.2 |
70.2 |
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2009 |
20.2 |
100
Junior Class |
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2009 |
N/A |
71.5 |
Williamsburg Independent School District
Administration
Dennis W. Byrd, Superintendent
Gary Peters, Principal
Loren Connell, Director of Instruction
Dana Hale, Director of Special Education
Mike Abbott, Secondary Dean of Students
Mary Steely, Elementary Dean of Students
Susan Albertson, Secondary Guidance Counselor
Glenna Cordell, Elementary Guidance Counselor
All record requests should be addressed to:
Mrs. Vicky Wright, Secondary Guidance Office
Williamsburg City Schools
1000 Main Street
Williamsburg, KY 40769
Vicky.Wright@wburg.kyschools.us
606.549.6044, x.328
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