Susan E. Wagner High School

ANSWERS TO COMMON STUDENT QUESTIONS

1.       What if I do not have my program card or my I.D. card? 

Report to Room A191 during your lunch period only to obtain an I.D. card.  If you have lost your program card, you must report to the late room.  You will have to pay for their replacement.

2.       What if I need a program change? 

Forms for all program changes will be provided during your official class or your third period class.  A student’s request to eliminate or add a class can result in changes to their entire program.  Changes are made for technical reasons only. You must continue following your program until you receive the program change.

3.       What do I do if I am experiencing problems that are interfering with my studies?

Make an appointment to see your guidance counselor or grade advisor immediately. There are many services available to help students.

4.       How do I get help with personal problems? 

See your guidance counselor or go to the Youth Development Office located in Room 113.

5.       How do I get help concerning alcohol, smoking, drugs, gambling, etc.?

See your guidance counselor or go to the Youth Development Office located in Room 113.

6.       What if I have a problem with another student? 

Tell your teacher or guidance counselor or report to the Conflict Resolution office in room 284A. If the problem is not resolved, go to the Deans' Office. These matters are handled confidentially and expediently.

7.       What if I receive a cut card in error?

See your subject class teacher and ask for a correction to be made.

8.       What if I am marked absent from official class or third period in error? 

Have your subject teachers make a notation on the absence card that you were present and bring the card to the Attendance Office in Room 110A at the beginning of your assigned lunch period.

9.       How do I replace a lost book? 

Report it to your subject teacher. You will be required to pay for the book.

10.    Where is the Lost and Found? 

The Lost and Found is located in the Falcon’s Nest (inside the cafeteria). 

11.    What if I don't feel well?

Report to your subject class and request a pass to the Medical Room.

12.    What do I do if I have a problem with transportation, Metro Card or lunch tickets?

Report to Room 192 at the beginning of your assigned lunch period.

13.    How do I plan my schedule? 

You will meet with your counselor or grade advisor each term to plan your courses.

14.    Whom do I see for help with planning for college, vocational schools, scholarships, summer programs, SAT’s, PSAT's, or career plans? 

Make an appointment to see the College and Career counselor (Ms. Jessica O’Connell in Room 194).

15.    Whom do I see if I want to join a club or the S.O.? 

Go to the S.O. Office, Room 197 (back of the cafeteria) at the beginning of your lunch period.

16.    How do I join a team? 

See the Assistant Principal of Physical Education/Athletic Director (Rm. 183) or the coach.  Listen carefully to daily announcements informing you about tryouts. You must bring a completed medical form to the first tryout.

17.    Why can’t I drop a class? 

Susan E. Wagner High School is an annualized school and once you commit to a class during programming you are expected to adhere to your requested schedule.