Important dates:
New Student Family Picnic - Aug 21, 2008 at 6:00 p.m.
Freshman Orientation - August 22, 2008 from 7:25 to 11:17 a.m.
WJ Back-to-School Night - Sep 4, 2008 at 7:00 p.m.
Homecoming Football Game - October 10th, 6:30 p.m.
vs. Richard Montgomery at Whitman
Homecoming Dance - October 11th, 8:30 p.m. in the new WJ Gym
Open House - Oct 13, 2008 7:30-11:30 a.m.
WJ 2nd Semester Back-to-School Night - Feb 5, 2009 at 7:00 p.m.
Commencement 2009 will be held at DAR Constitution Hall. Date TBA in November.
Sports schedules are not available until early August.
MCPS now accepts online credit card payment for the extracurricular activity fee. Click the above link for more information about the fee and to pay, if applicable.
Summer SSL activites that are not pre-approved should be sent to the Summer SSL Hotline. Click the above link for more information about Montgomery County's SSL requirements and procedures.
Special Announcements
From Counseling Services and College & Career Services
College & Career Center Bulletin | Scholarships | Jobs | Tutoring at WJ
Due to budget cuts, a printed version will not be available this year. Please access the online version for some great summer opportunities for students!
SAT/ACT Registration Deadlines 08-09...
Following are the regular registration deadlines for SAT & ACT tests during the 2008-2009 school year. Late registration is available after these dates with additional fees. However, WJ and nearby test sites fill quickly so register early to test at area schools.
8/12 for the September 13 ACT NOT at WJ
9/9 for the October 4 SAT NOT at WJ
9/26 for the November 1 SAT at WJ
9/19 for the October 25 ACT at WJ
11/5 for the December 6 SAT NOT at WJ
11/7 for the December 13 ACT NOT at WJ
12/26 for the January 24 SAT NOT at WJ
1/6 for the February 7 ACT NOT at WJ
2/10 for the March 14 SAT at WJ
2/27 for the April 4 ACT NOT at WJ
3/31 for the May 2 SAT NOT at WJ
5/5 for the June 6 SAT at WJ
5/8 for the June 13 ACT NOT at WJ
Register early!
Former WJ parent Dr. Jim Lipton has incorporated the latest data into this useful guide for college applicants. Click the above link to access the information.
