7 th & 8 th Grade 2014 -2015 REGISTRATION MEETING.

7th & 8th Grade2014 -2015

REGISTRATION MEETING

WSMS Staff• Kent Messer, Principal• Kevin Parker, Assistant Principal, A-L• Rachael Merrick, Assistant Principal, M-Z• Kathy Stone, Counselor, A-L• Kay Bordelon, M-Z

You may access the entire WSMS Staff Directory by visiting the WSMS Lovejoy website:

wsms.lovejoyisd.net

Differences between 6th Grade and 7th Grade

• More independence & responsibility• More extracurricular activities• More opportunities for school

involvement• More electives during the day• More electives to choose from• 8:55 am – 4:00 pm School Day

WSMS Course Requirements• Core Classes• English / Language Arts & Reading• Math• Science • Social Studies

• At least 1 Full Year of a PE Credit• Personal Fitness• Competitive Athletics• Cheerleading• Off-Campus PE

General Information

The WSMS schedule is built on an 8-period day with each class lasting for approximately 45 minutes.

Math - 7th Graders – 2 periods per day 8th Graders – 1 or 2 periods per day depending on class

English—1 or 2 periods per day depending on class

Science—1 period per day

Social Studies—1 period per day

7th Grade Pre-Algebra

8th Grade Foundations of Algebra

9th Grade Algebra 1

10th Grade Geometry

11th Grade Algebra 2

12th Grade Pre-Calculus

8th Grade Algebra 1

9th Grade Geometry

10th Grade Algebra 2


12th Grade AP MATH

7th Grade GT Algebra 1

8th Grade GT Geometry

9th Grade Algebra 2


11th Grade AP Math

12th Grade AP Math

HS Credited Classes Offered at WSMS

• Algebra 1• Geometry• Spanish 1A/1B Combination• Spanish 1 (8th Grade Only)

• Business Information Management (8th Grade Only)

• Gateway to Technology (8th Grade Only)

Immunization Informationfor Students Entering 7th Grade:

• Required Immunization• TDaP (Tetanus) booster• Meningococcal (Meningitis)• 2nd Varicella (Chicken Pox) booster

• Please provide WSMS with a copy of the updated immunizations by Friday, August 22nd

• It is State Law! Students will not be allowed to attend school without the proper documentation of the updated immunizations or exemption form.

Health Information Cont.7th and 8th Grades

• Update Health Information in the Parent Portal

• Medication brought to school • Medication Forms Online• Asthma Action Plan

Gretchen Young, RN

469-742-8420

Registration Packet Contents

Dates to Remember!!• February 20th – 6th Grade Online Registration

@ SCIS

• February 25th – 7th Grade Online Registration @ WSMS

• February 28th - Application Due Date

• March 8th – 12th – Theatre Auditions

• May 2nd – GT Referral Packet Due

Athletics Girls Volleyball

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Fundamentals of Art

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Convergent Digital Media

Fundamentals of Art

Course Details & Applications

Athletic Transitions

Fall Season Winter Season Spring Season Late Spring Season

Girls VolleyballGirls Cross Country

Boys FootballBoys Cross Country

Girls BasketballGirls WrestlingGirls Cross Country

Boys Basketball Boys WrestlingBoys Cross Country

Girls TrackGirls TennisGirls Swimming

Boys TrackBoys TennisBoys Swimming

Girls Soccer

Boys Soccer

Items to Bring to Online Registration!

1. Personalized Registration Card

2. Athletic Transition Worksheet (only if student will be participating in Athletics next year)

CAT

Center for Academic Training

CAT Mission Statement

The Center for Academic Training is committed to fostering the development of independent,

successful learners.

CAT Overview

• The CAT is designed to assist all students by providing before and after school support in all subject areas.

• In the CAT we help students get caught up on any missing or late work as well as tutoring and the re-teaching of specific concepts.

• The CAT also handles testing for students with testing accommodations, such as: Oral testing; Individual Testing; Small Group.

Resources in the CAT

Textbooks Computers & Computer Software

Basic School Supplies for Student’s to borrowManipulatives

Tutoring

WSMS Athletics Overviewfor 2014-15

Maryellen [email protected]

WSMS Athletic Coordinator

February 5th, 2014

mailto:[email protected]

Agenda• Programs Offered• Off-Season Program• Time Commitment• Eligibility Requirements• Parent/Guardian Communications• Required Paperwork• Associated Costs• Off-Campus PE• Preparing for WSMS Athletics

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Programs Offered• Basketball* (Mid Nov. – Mid Feb.)

– Bettley, Birdwell, Durow, Heid, Morgan

• Cross Country (Fall Semester)– Christenson, Jungmann

• Football (August – Mid Nov.)– Bettley, Birdwell, Quinton, Vansell

• Soccer* (Mid Mar. – May)– Jennings, Kear, Kebble, Todd

• Swimming (Spring Semester)– Fisher, Pereira

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Programs Offered

• Tennis* (Spring Semester)– Davis

• Track (Mid Feb. – Mid April)– Bettley, Birdwell, Christenson, Dick, Durow, Jungmann,

Heid, Langehennig, Morgan

• Volleyball* (Aug. – Mid Nov.)– Durow, Heid, Morgan

• Wrestling (Mid Nov. – Mar.)– Cox, Eaton

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Off-Season Program

• All Student-Athletes Participate In Off-Season When Not In Season

• Program Provides Baseline For All Sports

• Extends Principles of Leopard Conditioning– Focus on Athleticism and Strength

• Active Participation of all LISD Athletics Coaching Staff


Time Commitment

• First Period Athletics (7:30-9:39AM)– 7th Grade Boys– 8th Grade Girls– All Swim Team Members

• Eighth Period Athletics (3:20-5:00PM)– 7th Grade Girls– 8th Grade Boys

• Weekly Competitions & Tournaments– Plan for One-Two Events per Week– Plan for One-Two Tournaments for Basketball and

Volleyball– Wrestling, Tennis & Swimming Schedules Unique


Time Commitment

• Conflicts With Other WSMS Activities– Staff Proactively Works With Fine Arts

• Conflicts With Select Teams– WSMS Team Must Take Precedent

• No Practice or Competition During LISD Scheduled Holidays

• Communicate All Practice/Game Absences via Text or eMail


Eligibility Requirements

• ‘No Pass, No Play’– Must Have A 70+ Grade Across All Classes– Students Must Submit Weekly Grade Reports

• Tutorials To Aid Academic Needs – First Period Attends After-School Tutorials– Eighth Period Attends Before-School Tutorials

• Must Attend School Day of Competition


Parent/Guardian Communications

• Pre-Season Parent Meeting

• Weekly Program Updates

• Post-Season Survey

• Communication Protocol– 24-Hour Reflection Period– Student-Athlete/Coach, Parent/Coach,

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Required Paperwork

• LISD Student-Athlete Information Packet– Requires 13 Signatures– Physical & Insurance Information Required– Provided During Football And Volleyball

Spring Meetings– Copies Handed Out in May During 6th Grade

PE Classes and During 7th Grade Athletics– Return to Stacey Hancock at WSMS Front

Office/Student Support Center by August 1st, 2014.


Associated Costs

• Personal Equipment Expenses – e.g. Shoes, Kneepads, Socks, Tennis Racket,

Swim Suit, Swim Goggles, Wrestling Headgear, Mouthpieces

– Option to Bring Own Football Helmet & Pads if Deemed Suitable

• Game Day Meal Expenses (optional)

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Off-Campus PE Option• Programs Currently Approved:

– Lacrosse, Hockey, Equestrian, Gymnastics, Dance, Rock-Climbing, Ballet

• Non-Approved Programs:– Fitness Centers, Select/Club Sports, Any Sports

Offered via WSMS

• Level I & II Programs

• Applications Obtained From WSMS Counselors– Six-Week Grades Must be Provided to Coach Durow


Preparing for WSMS Athletics

• Camps, Clinics & Competitive Teams

• Conditioning & Athleticism– Leopard Conditioning

• Proper Nutrition

• 9+ Hours of Rest


Willow Springs Middle School

Developing body, mind, and character

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