This document provides information about a middle school named as a "School to Watch" that has an administration team led by Principal Mrs. Nino. It discusses the school's understanding of parental fears about middle school and their willingness to help. It also provides details about the school's programs, courses, activities, and schedules to welcome new students and parents.

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