WILDCATS
Inspired to think, to learn,
to achieve, to care with
P.R.I.D.E.
Welcome Future Wildcats!
2016-2017
ADMINISTRATION
Placement in 6th grade is based on
5th grade assessment data.
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Grades (report cards)
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SRI
(Scholastic Reading Inventory)
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SMI
(Scholastic Math Inventory)
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Benchmarks
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Teacher Recommendation
Adv.
At Grade
Level
Support
Courses Offered:
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PE 6
PE 7
Forensics/Technology
Science 7
WEB (8th Grade)
Musical Theater
AVID 8
Yearbook
ZERO PERIOD
7:55am-8:45 Daily
°PE is co-ed(Minimum of 200 minutes required every 10 school days)
° Students dress out in their PE uniform
everyday
(purchase at schedule pick up day: $20)
° Lockers are assigned in the locker room for
PE only
PE OPTIONS:
PE 6
Dance
Sports Conditioning
6th Grade EXPLORATORY CLASSES
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Band
ASB
Intro to AVID
AVID 6
ART I
Technology
Forensics
Photography
Musical Theater (Theater Arts)
Renaissance (Spirit Club)
Yearbook
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PLUS FORUM
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GUITAR
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ANIME
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ASTRO CLUB
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MOUNTAIN BIKE CLUB
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RUNNING CLUB
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TALENT SHOW
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DRAMA CLUB
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CHESS CLUB
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FANTASY BOOK CLUB
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STUDENT VENTURE
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COLOR GUARD
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BASKETBALL
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INTRAMURAL SPORTS
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DANCES
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LUNCH BUNCH
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DRUMLINE
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JAZZ BAND
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UKULELE CLUB
Clubs &
Activities
HOMEWORK POLICY
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Students may receive 30 to
45 minutes of homework per
block, up to four days per
week (60-90 minutes total).
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Students should be writing
their assignments in their
agenda everyday.
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Parents should check
agendas for assignments.
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Parents should check ABI
for homework completion
and overall grades.
Possible Supplies
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Backpack
Two inch 3-ring binder
Folder for homework
Earbuds
Spiral notebooks
Agenda (Provided)
PE clothes
ID card (additional cards $5)
All students will be given a set of textbooks to leave at home.
(Binder essentials list will be provided at schedule pick up)
COMMUNICATION IS KEY
-WARM SPRINGS WEB SITE
http://gowsms.com
-TEACHER’S EMAIL ADDRESS
[email protected]
-ABI – Parent Portal to check grades, attendance,
discipline (website and codes will be given at
orientation)
• Appropriate Dress for school
• No undergarments can be shown
• (no spaghetti straps or bandeaus)
• No garments that show the stomach or back at any time
• Skirts & shorts must be no more than 4” above the knee,
even if tights or leggings are worn underneath
• -NO LEGGINGS
• Hats must face forward and may be worn outside only –
school colors (solid blue, white or black), college or MVUSD
hats only!
• Boys – NO SAGGING or shirts with brands!
• No Sports Team Clothing
• No PJs or slippers
• Be comfortable and professional!
LOOK GOOD
WHILE
FOLLOWING
THE
DRESS
CODE
WILDCAT P.R.I.D.E.
P urpose R igor I ntegrity D etermination E mpowerment
Ways Students Demonstrate Wildcat PRIDE:
Be polite and respectful.
Be positive and supportive.
Be responsible and a good role model for others.
such as: cleaning up after oneself, walking while on campus,
following the school rules (including dress code policy) and
demonstrating self-control.
Be trustworthy – tell the truth and always do the ‘right’ thing
even when no one is looking.
2016-2017
Important Dates
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Open House- March 15th
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6th grade Course Selection Forms
DUE to your teacher by
Thursday March 17th
Forms will be picked up
FRIDAY morning!
…More Important Dates
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6th Grade Schedule Pick-Up Day: First Week of August 8:30am-1:30pm
At Schedule pick up students will receive:
1. Class Schedule
2. PE clothes may be purchased
3. Agenda
4. Text books
5. ID Card/Picture
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6th Grade Student Orientation : TBD (Monday or Tuesday Prior to School Starting)
9am-1pm
At Orientation, students will:
1. Meet their WEB Leaders
2. Tour The Campus
3. Find Their Classes
4. Enjoy a BBQ
Tentative 1st Day of School: Wednesday August 10, 2016
- - 7:30 pm
Warm Springs Middle School Annual Open House 5:30
Current 5 th Grade Families are encouraged to visit
5:30 pm – Meet Mr. Picchiottino, WSMS Principal, in MPR for introductions
of WSMS Administration/Faculty;
Symphonic Band, Choir, Color Guard will perform immediately following
introductions; PTSA introductions and annual meeting
Symphonic Band & Choir will perform
PTSA Book Fair Variety of vendors on campus selling food
All classrooms will be open for self guided tours at 6:30pm
Welcome to
Warm Springs
Middle School