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Welcome to Washington
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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
er St.
Douglas Ave.
Spring Ave.
Washington Junior High School
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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
● 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
Thanks!Please so we can answer any of your questions from our interactive slides Or feel free to tour the buildingBe sure to follow us on Twitter!@WJHS_Wildcats