2. 1 of only 5 Middle
Schools in California
named a “School to
Watch in 2011
1 of only 32 Middle
Schools in California
ever named as a
“School to Watch”
3. Administration
◦ Mrs. Nino - Principal
◦ Mr. Grossnicklaus - Vice Principal
◦ Mrs. Rosales - Vice Principal
◦ Mrs. Shahbazian - Vice Principal
◦ Mrs. Siv - Vice Principal
◦ Miss Satterberg - G.I.S.
◦ Ms. Niino - Activities/ Athletic Director
4. We understand the fear many parents have
about sending their child to middle school.
We are here to help.
Please come meet with us prior to school.
It is okay to ask questions.
Communicate with teachers, administrators,
and support staff.
5. Characteristics of Middle Grade Students.
Student have anxiety about physical changes.
Personal-social concerns dominate thoughts.
Are often erratic and inconsistent in their behavior.
Are easily offended and are sensitive to criticism
Are searching for adult identity and acceptance in
the midst of severe peer pressure
Want to make own choices, but the authority of family
is a critical factor.
6. Binder
Planner
Homework completion monitored
daily by classroom teachers &
advisory
Stamps - red and blue
Lunch Homework Lab - first 25 min of
lunch
7. Advisory
Language Arts/Social Studies
Math/Science
Academic Seminar or Elective
Physical Education
Tier 1 -Math/Language Arts
8. Regular A/B
◦ Period 1 (Advisory) 8:10-8:33 With Core 1 teacher
◦ Period 2 8:33-9:23 Math or LA
◦ Break 9:23-9:33
◦ Period 2 9:37-10:04 Math or LA
◦ Period 3 10:08-11:21 Math or LA
◦ Period 4 11:25-12:05 PE or Tier 1
◦ Lunch 12:05-12:45
◦ Period 5 12:49-1:49 Elective or Academic Sem.
◦ Period 6 1:53-2:50 Science or Social Studies
9.
10. Advisory Physical Education
Language Arts Elective or
Social Studies Academic Seminar
Math
Science
11. Language Arts Honors
Social Studies Honors
Science Honors
Algebra I Honors
Jazz Band Honors
12. Art
Band (4 different Bands)
Chorus
Computers
Spanish I
Video Production
Peer Mediation – requires application
Leadership – requires application
Community of Caring Leaders – requires application
14. All students entering 7th grade will need proof
of T-Dap immunization before they start 7th
grade
If you have not provided proof to
your school nurse, you will not be
able to register for 7th grade, receive
a class schedule or attend school next year.
15. Trimester Schedule
Progress Report at 6 weeks
◦ Mailed home
Trimester Report card at 12 weeks
◦ November, February, June
◦ Mailed home
Cum GPA 2.0 for Promotion
◦ No F’s in Math, Lang. Arts,
Science or Social Studies
16. How to qualify:
◦ Students NOT Proficient in both language arts & math: Grow a
proficiency band on the CST in language arts or math and do
not drop a band in language arts or math.
◦ Students Proficient in both language arts & math: Remain
proficient/advanced on the CST in language arts/math and do
not drop a band in language arts/math.
Rewards:
◦ Special ID card entitles you to attend a special tailgate and
SHS football game with WAMS for FREE
◦ One free admission to a WAMS Extravaganza
◦ One free sno cone
◦ One free soda at an athletic game
◦ One free front of the line pass
◦ Occasional early release for lunch and other special activities
17. Breakfast Options…
◦ Before School or at Break
Lunch… by Grade Level
◦ Salads, Pizza, Hamburgers, Chinese Food, Chicken
Sandwiches, Etc…
18. After School L.E.A.P.
(Learning Enrichment & Activity Program)
◦Academics
◦Enrichment
◦Snack
◦3:00 - 5:45
◦5 Days a Week
19. Extravaganzas
Clubs
Assemblies/Rallies
Spring Week
Wacky WAMS
Intramurals during lunch
20. Fall Winter
◦Football 6,7,8 ◦Basketball 6,7,8
◦Girls Volleyball 6,7,8 ◦Soccer
◦Cross Country ◦Wrestling
◦Tennis
◦Water Polo
Physicals are required for ALL 7/8 Sports & 6th
Football; A 6th grader who tries out for 7th/8th
team is required to have a physical.
21. Spring
◦Softball
◦Baseball
◦Boys Volleyball
◦Track
◦Swimming
22. AM/PM
4:30
◦ For 6th grade athletes, Study Hall
5:30
◦ For 7th & 8th grade athletes, After School Program
23. Supervision from 7:00 a.m.
to 6:00 p.m.
Highly visible
Communication
Groups of 4 or less
School Resource Officer (Sanger P.D.)
25. NO I-Pods or other electronic devices
allowed.
Phones OFF during school
Responsibility
Parents can pick up confiscated phones
Safety
No gum
◦ Automatic After School Detention
No Sharpies/Permanent Markers
26. Students visit WAMS
Friday, May 25, 2012 - morning
◦ Information & Tour of the campus
◦ Rally to welcome you to WAMS
27. Thursday, March 29, 2012 at 6:00 p.m.
You are invited to attend
28. Summer Newsletter – 1st week of July
Registration packet mailed – 1st week of
August
Walk-Through Registration – 2nd week of
August
School begins August 16th
T-DAP immunization required
for all 7th-12th grade students
Check WAMS website for
updated information
29. Encourage you to come on campus
Transition for parents as well as students
Ways to get involved
◦ PTA
◦ Watch D.O.G.S. (Dads of Great Students)
◦ Volunteer for support
◦ Every coach/teacher looking
Chaperone Extravaganzas
◦ WAMS Café once a month
◦ SSC or ELAC
