Washington Academic Middle School 2012 Orientation

1. Home of the Warriors!

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

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

13.  Regular A/B
◦Advisory 8:10-8:33
◦Period 2 8:37-9:54
◦Break 9:54-10:04
◦Period 3 10:08-11:25
◦Lunch 11:25-12:05
◦Period 4 12:09-1:26
◦Period 5 1:30-2:50

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.)

24.  Sanger Unified Dress Code
 Student & Parent Handbook
 Consistent and Appropriate

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