WILLMAR MIDDLE SCHOOL Believe, Commit, Succeed

We Make it Happen!

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Goals of the Middle SchoolIn alignment with the district's mission, Willmar Middle School is committed to Preparing all Students for a Successful Tomorrow!

Our strategic plan is focused on a commitment to lifelong learning, high student expectations, and providing academic rigor.  

Willmar Middle School

High Academic Standards:

Communications and Math will offer Response to Intervention Classes for students who need to improve standardized test scores.

Address AYP/testing/standards and needs with Math, Reading and Writing.

Zero Hour opportunities for students needing enhanced curricular options.

In order to succeed, your desire for success should be greater than your fear of failure. –Bill Cosby

Sample 6th Grade Schedule

Red Day White Day

Breakfast

Breakfast Breakfast

Period 1 Communications Communications

Period 2 Social Social

Period 3 Math Math

Period 4 Lunch/RtI Math/Cardinal Time

Lunch/RtI Math/Cardinal Time

Period 5 Music Physical Education

Period 6 Spanish/ Art/Writing orRtI Reading Class

Spanish/Art/Writing orRtI Reading Class

Period 7 Science Science

WHAT STUDENTS WILL NEED TO GRADUATE FROM HIGH SCHOOL IN 2019

Algebra II

Chemistry or Physics

With greater freedom comes greater responsibility

Grades Events: Field Trips, dances, activity night Hallways Breakfast and Lunchroom Physical Education Activities/Athletics Lockers

How Can We Help? Top 20 Teens

Develop academic skills and social skills

Skills needed to succeed in middle school and beyond

Website link www.willmar.k12.mn.us

Parent Portal

The Power of the ICU

Student’s learning is increased when students complete their assignments. Therefore, every middle school student will complete every assignment.

Assignments are expected to be completed on time. Assignments not completed on time are marked as missing.

Students having 3 or more missing assignments in the current term will be assigned ICU until the missing work is complete.

Students will report directly to the ICU at the beginning of their lunch period. Students will work diligently for 15 minutes and then will be released to the lunch room.

If students do not attend assigned ICU, parent meetings will be scheduled.

ICU room is also available daily from 7:15 to 7:50, during lunches and from 2:30-3:00.

 

Extracurricular Activities

Knowledge BowlMath CountsYearbookGeography Bee ContestStudent CouncilSpeech

Extracurricular Athletics

Fall Season: School Sport: Cross Country CER: Football, Girls Tennis Athletic Associations: Boys and Girls Swimming

Winter Season : School Sport: Wrestling, Nordic Skiing CER: Wrestling Athletic Associations: Boys and Girls Basketball, Girls Volleyball,

Boys and Girls Swimming, Boys and Girls Hockey

Spring Season: School Sport: Track CER: Boys Tennis, Boys and Girls Golf, Baseball/Softball (begin in

May and continues through the summer) Athletic Associations: Boys and Girls Swimming

How Important is Middle School?

Middle Level Proves to be the Turning Point for College and Career Readiness: Academic achievement in eighth grade is greatest predictor for postsecondary success (NewsLeader, January 2009)

American College of Testing (ACT) states the level of academic achievement that students attain by eighth grade has a larger impact on college and career readiness than anything that happens academically in high school (December Issue 2008)

Similar results were found for racial/ethnic minority students when measuring the four EXPLORE scores (English, Math, Reading, and Science) (NewsLeader, January 2009)

How is my child being prepared for Middle School?

Comments from our Counselors

Common Questions Bussing: MS students are only bussed if greater than

2 miles from school If you live closer than 2 miles contact the bus company and

ask about the cost

Swimming: All students will have swimming at the MS. Swimsuits are provided or you can bring your own. Girls must have a one piece suit. Students may wear their PE uniform over their swimsuits. Towels are also provided.

Student Service Office Absences/Appointments/Homework/Music

Instruments/Etc… Notification of change of address or phone numbers

Common Questions (Continued) What if someone is Bullying you?

Report it to a teacher, counselor, or principal.

We also have a Bully Hotline 214-6003.

Other Questions?

Advice from 6th graders…

All the teachers are great! Get to know them and ask questions.

Don’t be tardy!

Make sure you turn your work in on time

Behaviors- you’ve got to be good in class.

“Step Up” against bullying. Tell them to stop and tell an adult.

SUMMARY Our goal is to address the High Academic

Standards set for all our students.

We are addressing the Math and Communications standardized tests

with Response to Intervention offerings.

Questions?Contact Information:

Mark W. Miley - Principal 214-6008

Beckie Simenson - Assistant Principal 214-6007

Gretchen Baumgarn - Dean of Students 214-6063

Jeff Winter - Counselor A-M 214-6014

Alison Maier - Counselor N-Z 214-6013

Annette Tiffany - Social Worker 214-6015

Andrea Fladeboe - Special Ed Coordinator 214-6011

Believe, Commit, SucceedWe Make It Happen!