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WILLMAR MIDDLE SCHOOL . Believe , Commit , Succeed We Make it Happen!. S. S. S. O. O. O. O. Kitchen. 120 7 th Social. 130 ELL. 119 7 th Math. 136 6th & 7th Math/ Reading. 135 ELL. 116 7 th Comm. 115 8 th Social. 113 8 th Comm. 129. 134 6 & 7 Reading. G. 128
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WILLMAR MIDDLE SCHOOL Believe, Commit, Succeed We Make it Happen!
S S S O O O O Kitchen 120 7th Social 130 ELL 119 7th Math 136 6th & 7th Math/ Reading 135 ELL 116 7th Comm 115 8th Social 113 8th Comm 129 134 6 & 7 Reading G 128 6th Social 139 Math 133 6th Math 117 8th Math 112 8th Math 127 6th Comm 126 6th Math Custodians 125 7th Comm 122 7th Math 121 7th Comm B 102 8th Science 104 7th Science 101 8th Science 137 Comp Lab 138 Computer Lab S Media Center O O 110 6th Science 111 Comp Lab Wk Tech Off Off Sp Ed 107 DCD 132 6th Comm 114 8th Social 106 Sp E d G B 108 6 & 7 Spanish 109 6th Science 124 7th Social 118 8th Math 103 7th Math S 131 6th Social D & C 142 FACS Off 147 Special Ed Room Off. Storage C DW S B Store 143 FACS Courtyard Kiln Boiler Room W 145 Art Cafeteria G Stor Ath.Stor B 151 Orchestra Music Staff Lounge 146 Spanish MM Nurse 141 Health Comp Lab Re c. Pool North Gym South Gym 156 M W CRCf St o r age Pr ac. Boys’ Locker Room S S Exercise Room - Stage 148 GTT Storage Room S Of fice f. 149 GTT/ Shop Girls’ Locker Room Choir Room Band Room G U I D E N CE R R Main Office A T T E N d W O R K R O O m Nurse O O O O O I I O O S Willmar Middle School B Cafeteria Lobby
Goals of the Middle School • In 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
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 moremissing 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 Bowl • Math Counts • Yearbook • Geography Bee Contest • Student Council • Speech
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, Succeed • We Make It Happen!