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Welcome to Willis Junior High School

Welcome to Willis Junior High School. EMPOWER, ACHIEVE, LEAD. Welcome WJHS Firebirds!. Principal - Mr. Delp Assistant Principal - Mr. Epstein Dean of Students - Mrs. VonLaven Counselor - Ms. McCallister Counselor - Mr. Cady SRO - Officer Story Security - Mr. Avila (Tony). W.

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Welcome to Willis Junior High School

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  1. Welcome toWillis Junior High School EMPOWER, ACHIEVE, LEAD

  2. Welcome WJHS Firebirds! • Principal - Mr. Delp • Assistant Principal - Mr. Epstein • Dean of Students - Mrs. VonLaven • Counselor - Ms. McCallister • Counselor - Mr. Cady • SRO - Officer Story • Security - Mr. Avila (Tony) W

  3. 2011-12 School ThemeLearning and Leading with PRIDE

  4. Learning and Leading with PRIDE • Be passionate about your interests, your studies and our school! • Care about your legacy • Consistently demonstrate pride in your classwork, actions and our school • Pay attention in class and actively participate • Find a way to be involved • Use school as an opportunity to pursue your passions

  5. Learning and Leading with PRIDE • Spend time thinking about your actions, behavior and performance. • Think before you act • Recognize areas for improvement and work to get better • How do your actions impact others? • Learn from your mistakes

  6. Learning and Leading with PRIDE • Focus on things you have the power to control and/or improve upon. • Accept responsibility for your actions and consistently seek to improve • Be honest • Seek help if you need it • Recognize areas for improvement and work to get better • Be in school

  7. Learning and Leading with PRIDE • Know that you can make a difference in our school, in our community and in our world…NOW! • Demonstrate leadership through positive actions • Look for ways to help others • Keep our campus clean • Stay on the sidewalks • Clean airways--watch your language. • Go out of your way to be polite and treat others with respect…be nice!

  8. Learning and Leading with PRIDE • Have high expectations for yourself and be understanding of others. • Treat peers and adults with respect • Remember that we all have rough days • Be accepting of differences in others • Do not tolerate bullying: don’t do it and don’t allow it to happen • Seek help to resolve issues appropriately • Follow the directions of ALL adults on our campus the first time they are given “I'm not concerned with your liking or disliking me. All I ask is that you respect me as a human being.” - Jackie Robinson

  9. High Expectations • We have very high expectations for your academics, attitude and behavior • Expect to be held accountable if you are not meeting those expectations • Expect to have an exceptional school year with many successes if you make the effort to meet those expectations

  10. 2011-12 School ThemeLearning and Leading with PRIDE

  11. School Rules • Be sure to pay attention when your teachers review the student handbook - these rules will be enforced, you need to know them • Pay particular attention to dress code and hair color • Electronic devices (phones, iPods, etc.) should be put away as soon as you enter campus • If you ride a bus, be certain your behavior is appropriate. There are serious consequences for inappropriate behavior on the bus.

  12. Serious Disciplinary Issues • Fighting • Drugs/Alcohol • Weapons/Dangerous Instruments • Bullying • Theft These behaviors are not representative of our school values and will not be tolerated. Violations will result in suspensions and police involvement.

  13. A Few More Things: • Leave valuable items at home to prevent loss or theft • Lunch lines can be long at the beginning of the year, but they will get better • Try-outs for the first sports season begin next Monday: flag football, boy’s soccer and girl’s volleyball

  14. Remember: • Your actions reflect on our entire school--make good decisions and make a positive impression • Have high expectations for yourself • Find ways to be involved • Respect our campus, respect others and respect yourself • If you have questions or need help, ask. We are here to help you succeed. • Be proud that you are a Firebird EMPOWER, ACHIEVE, LEAD

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