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““Panicked yet? Don’t be. Start with the basics, by adopting

the following three precepts when it comes to your kids: “You are the expert on you.” “You have a brain in your

head.” “You want your life to work.” ― William Stixrud

At Washington we Strive to Produce:

SELF DIRECTED LEARNERSCOLLABORATIVE WORKERS

COMPLEX THINKERSQUALITY PRODUCERS

COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTORS

Middle School Philosophy

● Teaming / Proximity ● School within a

school● Student Centered ● SEL● Personal Organization● Responsibility

Middle School Teams

WJHS WILDCATS5th Grade Bobcats6th Grade Cougars & Pumas7th Grade Cheetahs & Panthers8th Grade Lions & Tigers

LogisticsAttendance Procedures

● Call the attendance line before 8:00 a.m. 630-420-6880

● Pre-approved absence forms should be picked up in the main office.

● Students checking out early should bring a note to the main office in the morning.

● More information will be found in the student handbook on the first day of school.

Arrival7:30-7:50 a.m.○ Instruction begins at

8:00○ 6th Grade on South

Side of Building (front of school)

○ 7th & 8th Graders on North Side of Building

Arrival and Dismissal

Dismissal2:50-3:15 p.m.○ Instruction ends at 2:50○ Main Entrance-

Door #1 & #8 (Douglas/Spring)

By Bus/Walkers/Parent drop off

Webst

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Douglas Ave.

Spring Ave.

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Door 1

Door 8

Arrival

Arrival

6th Grade AM Supervision

7th & 8th Grade AM Supervision

Arrival

The School Day

Upstairs Map

Art Classroom Upstairs Bathroom

South Stairwell

6th Grade Classrooms

WJHS

Downstairs Map

Band Room

Gymnasium

Main Office Door 1

Door 8

South Stairwell

Chorus Room

Downstairs Bathrooms

WJHS

Lockers

● Individual● Assigned during orientation- week

before school starts● Encouraged to visit during

passing periods to exchange materials

● Practice with a combination lock over the summer

Bell Schedule1st Period 8:00 to 8:41

2nd Period 8:45 to 9:33

3rd Period 9:37 to 10:18

4th Period 10:22 to 11:03

5th Period 11:07 to 11:48

6th Period 11:52 to 12:33

7th Period 12:37 to 1:18

8th Period 1:22 to 2:03

9th Period 2:07 to 2:50

The Pledge of Allegiance and Morning Announcements occur at the beginning of 2nd Period

Passing Periods are 4 minutes long between each period

Lunch

● 41 minutes● Recess halfway through the period (weather

depending)● Paying for lunch

• Students use ID • Cash• Online for a fee-link on homepage • (my schoolbucks.com)

● Study Hall

General Information

TechnologyChromebooks will be deployed to every student

Chromebooks need to be charged every night as students use them frequently throughout the day

Homework and GradesHomework and instructional materials are all posted on Canvas

Grades are posted on Infinite Campus

Typical Day

● English/Language Arts (double block)○ PI not a pull out class

● Math/Honors Math ○ HM not a pull out class

● Science● Social Studies● Lunch● Supervised Study Hall● Exploratory ○ Art, PLTW, FACS, Music

● PE/Health

Exploratory Classes

Quarter Classes ● General Music● Art● Tech (Project Lead the Way)

● FACS (Family and Consumer Sciences)

Performance Music

Band & Orchestra• meet twice a week during

Supervised Study for whole group

• meet once a week in a rotating schedule for small group lessons

Chorus● meets three times a week

during Supervised Study as a whole group

Student Services Team

We are here to support students, parents, and teachers any way we can.

Let us know if we can help you.

Student Services Team

○ Mr. Tim Panega 6th Grade Counselor

○ Mrs. Kelley Markwell 7th Grade Counselor

○ Mrs. Lauren Benters 8th Grade Counselor

○ Mrs. Lisha Denius School Social Worker○○ Mrs. Stephanie Guglielmucci School Psychologist

Getting Involved

6th, 7th, & 8th Grade Intramurals • Flag Football• Soccer• Basketball• Volleyball• Bombardment• Bowling• Golf• Wrestling

7th & 8th Grade Athletics• Cross Country • Volleyball• Football• Wrestling• Cheerleading• Basketball• Track & Field

Student Clubs

• Newcomers’ Club

• Student Council

• Crafty Crew Art Club

• Yearbook

• Board Game Club

• Media

• Ripple Effect

• Pride

• Coding

• Newspaper

• Speech Team

• Service Matters

• Wildcat TV

• Running Club

RegistrationDistrict Talk 203 messages and District Website for info on Online Enrollment (AKA Online Annual Enrollment)

School Packets mailed home in July

Student Supply Lists are posted online

Parent Information• Registration packets are sent July: Packets include Fee Sheet, Home & School

Info., Athletics, Intramurals, PE Uniform order forms

• Bus assignments will be available in Infinite Campus Parent Portal when schedules go live on August 5th at 3:00 pm.

• Visit WJHS webpage for links to many useful resources including:

• Infinite Campus (online grading/attendance program)

• Staff emails

• Calendars and schedule

• Daily announcements

Home & School

Informational Handout

● What is the purpose of Home and School?

● How are programs funded?

● How can I get involved next year?

Communication

● Daily Announcements

● Wildcat TV

● Wildcat Weekly

● School Website:

https://www.naperville203.org/wjhs

● Twitter

● Talk 203 emails

Student Orientation

Prairie Visit - April 29th

Ellsworth Visit - April 30th

6th Grade Orientation - August 8th

● Chromebook Deployment ● Locker

Curriculum Night - Middle School Overview

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