Frequently Asked Questions
How can I prepare for Latin?
- Do not be overly concerned with learning Latin in the summer. Teachers will assume that you have no prior experience with the language whatsoever. They will start with the basics.
- Plan on doing some form of homework in Latin every night once school starts. A good estimate would be 30-45 minutes. If there is no written assignment, students can always work on vocabulary flashcards (these will be thoroughly explained in the fall as well).
- Prepare a work area in the home that will be totally quiet and free of all distractions if possible.
Can we view grades online? How do we access that information?
PowerSchool is the online system where you will be able to access grades and a variety of information. Information about how to obtain a PowerSchool log-in will be a part of the orientation sessions.
When will I have access to my schedule?
Schedules should be available on PowerSchool on August 6. Principal Chambers will make a robo-call alerting parents that schedules are available to view on PowerSchool. All schedules are final with the exception of missing core classes or enrollment in the wrong class.
How do I find out about important dates?
School calendar/website: The Walnut Hills High School website www.walnuthillseagles.com is your go-to place for information and the school calendar.
How does my student buy lunch?
CPS will send out student lunch codes in the mail. Lunch codes will also be available the first week of school at information tables in the cafeteria. Money can be added to a student's account using the website www.schoolcafe.com. Students can also purchase lunch using cash.
Free and Reduced Lunch: If your child is eligible to receive Free and Reduced Lunch please fill out the documents sent via mail from CPS. This will not only help to pay for lunch, but also provide a discounted rate for testing fees (ACT, SAT, AP, etc...) and summer school fees.
Parent Guide for CPS Food Services : Cost of breakfast and lunch. What food is offered? How to load money onto student account. etc...
How do I find out which Metro bus I need to ride and information about my bus stop, pick up and drop off times?
Metro bus passes: Representatives from Metro will be available during Orientation on August 1 to review information and answer questions about specific routes. You can also check online at go-metro.com.
Want to track your Metro bus in real time? Now you can by using this app! Cincy EzRide
Which bus is mine? Check out this PM bus line up. Buses line up on Jonathan Ave. in this same order every day.
How do I determine which bus route to take? Check out this Walnut Hills Bus Route Schedule
When do we have our school pictures taken?
Picture Day: Students will have their pictures taken during the school day on Wednesday, August 21. Information about purchasing photos will be on the website and come home with students. Our Lifetouch Picture Day ID: EVTTJ24JV .
What is the school dress code?
Dress Code: Walnut Hills does not have a uniform policy; students may wear clothing of their choice as long as it follows our dress code policy. Please refer to the WHHS Student Handbook, located on our website, for the dress code guidelines.
Drop off and Pick up information:
- Students can be dropped off at Blair Circle, off of Gilbert Ave., off of Jonathon in Lot D or on Sulsar.
- Doors open at 6:45 for students to enter the building.
- Students will need to enter through an entrance with a metal detector.
- The entrances with metal detectors are:
- Lot D (beside Senior High Gym)
- Plaza entrance (most bus riders will enter through these doors above the football stadium)
- Arts and Sciences at Blair Circle
- Main entrance at Blair Circle (by main office)
- Main entrance off of Sulsar
- Students need to picked up by 2:45. Pick up locations are the same as those listed above as drop off locations.
- Students staying after for an extracurricular event, club meeting, help night or working in the library are to be picked up by 3:45.
- Students staying after school for an extracurricular event that does not start until after 2:45 will need to report to the cafeteria and stay there until their activity/practice begins.
There is a late Metro bus that will require students to transfer to their individual routes (visit the go-metro.com for more details). This bus will be in the Blair Circle and leaves at 3:52 pm.
Gym Uniforms cost $16: $8 for the shirt and $8 for the shorts. Students can pay their gym teacher to receive the gym uniform. Cash or check is accepted for payment.
The uniform is a requirement for gym class.
Students must also have a lock for their locker. This is in addition to their lock used on their everyday academic locker.