West Stanly Middle School

Open House2012

VisionWSMS creates 21st century learning experiences through a commitment to high quality education, student growth, and service to our community.

Mission• Engage• Empower• Encourage

Daily ScheduleAcademic Classes – 4 hours• Communication Skills• Math• Science• Social StudiesExploratory Classes – 1.5 hours• 2 classes per day (45 minutes each)

Physical Education HealthAIGBandArtMusicComputer Skills and ApplicationsCareer ExplorationMedia/Guidance (6th Grade)

Daily Schedule• 8:15am – 3:00pm• Students will be allowed to enter the building at

7:45am.• Students will proceed to the cafeteria if eating

breakfast or to the gym if not eating breakfast.

Drop-off and Pick-up for Cars• Sidewalk to the right of the building• Pull as far forward as possible in the mornings

and afternoons• In the afternoon, cars will line up along the

sidewalk and in the painted lanes (#1 - #5).

Buses• Bus information available in

Media Center immediately following this meeting.

• Pick-up/Drop-off times for the first few days of school

Morning Tardies• The Tardy Bell rings at 8:15am.• Students will be required to sign in at the office.• After-School Detention if more than 3 tardies are

accumulated during the quarter.• Parents will be required to come in to the office to sign

students in once they reach 3 tardies for the nine weeks.

Early Check-Outs• Students cannot be signed out between 2:30-3:00pm.• The office is very hectic and teachers are busy with

final instructions for students.• Early check-outs should not occur on a frequent basis.• After-School Detention if more than 3 Early Check-

Outs are accumulated during the quarter.

PE Information• Students will be required to Dress Out

each day during PE.• Uniforms will consist of shorts and a t-

shirt.• Uniforms will be for sale following this

meeting ($20 for shirt and shorts). • Shorts – black or navy blue, knee-length• Shirts – green, must have sleeves

Clubs / Extracurricular Activities

• Art Club• Running Club• FBLA (Future Business

Leaders of America)• Battle of the Books• Student Council• Sportsman Club (Archery,

Fishing, Shooting, Hunter Safety)

• FCA (Fellowship of Christian Athletes)

• Yearbook• News Team• Scrapbooking• Drama• BETA Club• Pep/Spirit Club• Service• Jazz Band• Photography

Student Discipline Plan• Level System – 1 to 6• Each nine weeks, students begin on a Level 4.• Each level has different privileges or consequences.• Team teachers will explain the plan in detail with

the students.

Rules• I will follow all directions.• I will respect the rights, feelings, and property of

others.• I will be in my assigned area at all times.• I will be prepared for class.

Dress CodePants or jeans cannot have any holes or

anything resembling holes (i.e. a hole with threads across it) above the knee.

Shorts and skirts must come to the fingertips of students with hands down by their sides.

Straps must be at least 2 inches wide, approximately the width of the student ID card.

Flip flops are allowed for students.

Lunch• Three separate lunches• Go to lunch with academic team teachers• One grade level in the cafeteria

Lockers• 6th grade

Most students will have their own locker, a few will share.

• 7th and 8th gradesStudents will share lockers.

PTO Information•Memberships - $5 per family •WSMS T-shirts - $10• September 10 at 7:00pm• Opportunity to join PTO tonight or

prior to the Sept. 10 meeting• Discount Card Fundraiser• Back to School Dance

Friday, September 7 (7:00-9:30)

Parents of AIG Students • Please see Mrs. Ingle in the front

lobby before you leave tonight.

School Nurse• Students who will have meds at

school or have any medical condition should see the nurse in the main office.

• Tdap Immunizations due Sept. 25

This presentation will be posted on the West Stanly Middle School website.

www.wsms.stanlycountyschools.org

Thanks for your attention and attendance tonight.