New Student Info

LIBRARY

• • WHS Library Hours: Mon – Thu 7:30-4:30; Fri 7:30-4:15

  • thewhslibrary.edublogs.org

TUTORING

• • Free tutorials led by Westlake instructors are held in the Library Monday through Wednesday.

  • Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 4:30-6:00

  • Thursday from 7:30-8:30 -- only for students receiving accelerated instruction for STAAR/EOC exams

TESTING CENTER (Room 163)

• • • When you need to make up something you’ve missed, your teacher can leave it in the testing center for you to complete.  Bring your student ID.

    • Monday – Thursday 7:30-5:05 and Friday 7:30-4:05

GRADING SYSTEM

• • A = 90-100, B = 80-89, C = 70-79, F = 0-69

  • The school year consists of two 18-week semesters; classes meet five days a week for 50 minutes. 

JUICE BAR 

• • Located inside the WHS Library (to the right after entering) – a place for students to hang out and charge their iPads

CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS

• • Find a list HERE.  Clubs are renewed every year, so at the beginning of the year this page might be blank as students are getting clubs renewed and approved.

iPADS

• • All students will receive an iPAD.  Visit this District site for more information about the thoughtful use of technology, including resources, foundational apps, and the link to the iPAD Protection Plan.  

    • • Need help?  Email whsstuhelp@eanesisd.net or visit the Juice Bar

      • If you’ve lost your iPAD, go to the WHS Library to file a report.  If you find an iPAD, turn it in there too.

      • For help with iPad hardware, visit the Tech Help Desk (next to the AP’s office)

IDs

• All students must carry an ID.  

• The first one is free and is taken by Photo Texas in Aug/Sept in the Chap Court.  A replacement ID can be made in the Counseling Office for a fee of $5.  Drop by during lunch, before school, or after school to have your new ID made.

LOST AND FOUND

• • Check the Assistant Principals’ Office.

PARKING

• •  Juniors and Seniors can find parking information here. 

SCHEDULE CHANGES

• • Requests can be made through your counselor; deadlines apply and not all requests can be honored.

EMAIL AND PASSWORDS

• • All students have an Eanes ISD email account and should check it regularly.  Teachers can provide email logins/passwords.  We urge you to set up a notes document on your iPad or smartphone with all of your logins and passwords.

    •  ​Active Directory: Use to access student and student-shared folders.

    •  Google Drive / Classroom: Use to access/submit class assignments.

    •  Skyward: Use to access your grades, attendance, schedule, and other information.

    •  Naviance: Use to help make college and career choices.  Get your login/password from your counselor after school starts.