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THE BEST AND THE BRIGHTEST!!!

MIDDLE SCHOOL

Let The Adventure BeginLet The Adventure Begin

Worley AdministrationWorley Administration7th Gr. Asst. Principal

Ms. Hasse:8th Gr. Asst. Principal

Mr. Jackson

7th Gr. Counselor Mrs. Wimbrey

8th Gr. Counselor Mrs. Warner

Middle School Transition• The 7th grade year marks an important milestone in a

child’s education; it is the first year of secondary education. Worley Middle School offers a unique environment to promote this transition from an elementary instructional model to the secondary instructional model.

• Students are introduced to new activities that demand a lot of their time such as Athletics, Band and Choir. Getting homework done and attempting to have a family or social life can be a little overwhelming during these times.

• Students START working on time management and organizational skills prior to transitioning to middle school.

Worley’s Houses • Students are placed in one of Worley’s 6 houses based on

their Advisory class.

• Houses are made up of teachers and students.

• Houses participate in friendly, positive, competition against other houses throughout the year, which creates a positive school climate.

Best (Zenith) - Cenit in Spanish

Brightest (Vivid) – Wazi in Swahili

Work hard (Diligent) - Epimelís in Greek

Good choices (Discern) - Biànbié in traditional Chinese

Believe – Kwé in Hatian Creole

Respect- Sam'maāna in Hindi

Academic Courses

When selecting classes, please keep in mind the following thoughts: Pre-AP courses are RIGOROUS and INTENSE. These courses generally require more time for homework and operate at a much faster pace than the regular 7th grade on level course.

Note: Any student taking Pre-Ap Math will be required to take the 8th grade STAAR test.

We suggest that students only enroll in 2 Pre-AP courses during their 7th grade year.

7th Grade Courses

Our school's master schedule is built on student course requests.

Teachers are assigned a daily schedule based upon the requests of all 950 of our students.

The deadline for any schedule changes is April 11th 2014. Select courses that you are truly interested in

taking. Provide the counselors with alternative choices

for electives.

Middle School ScheduleMiddle School Schedule 2014-2015

TENTATIVE MIDDLE SCHOOL BELL SCHEDULE

Door Opens @ 8:15 AMAdvisory: 8:45 – 8:55 (10 min)Period 1 9:00 – 9:45 (45minutes) Period 2 9:50 – 10:35 (45 minutes) Period 3 10:40 – 11:25 (45 minutes)Period 4 11:20 – 12:50 (45 minutes for lunch) NO RECESSNO RECESSPeriod 5 12:55 – 1:40 (45 minutes) Period 6 1:35 – 2:30 (45 minutes) Period 7 2:25 – 3:20 (45 minutes) Period 8 3:15 – 4:10 (45 minutes)

2014-2015TENTATIVE MIDDLE SCHOOL

BELL SCHEDULE Door Opens @ 8:15 AM

Advisory: 8:45 – 8:55 (10 min)Period 1 9:00 – 9:45 (45minutes) Period 2 9:50 – 10:35 (45 minutes) Period 3 10:40 – 11:25 (45 minutes)Period 4 11:20 – 12:50 (45 minutes for lunch) NO RECESSNO RECESSPeriod 5 12:55 – 1:40 (45 minutes) Period 6 1:35 – 2:30 (45 minutes) Period 7 2:25 – 3:20 (45 minutes) Period 8 3:15 – 4:10 (45 minutes)

Pick up/Drop Off ProceduresRenovations

Student Drop Off/Pick up: enter through the far east entrance and continue around to the outside basketball court for drop off/pick up.

Bus Drop Off/Pick up: All bus traffic will enter from the front of the school. Please do not park or drop off/pick up in the front loop of the school. This area is reserved for buses only.

Worley Policies & ProceduresWorley Policies & ProceduresSchool Safety

Front Doors are locked from 8:45 – 4:10 PMAll visitors must use back entrance and check-in

with Student Services.

Harassment and BullyingIf you feel you are being harassed please notify

the 7th Gr. AP Mrs. Hasse

BYOD & Cell Phone PolicyStudents are allowed the opportunity to bring their own personal mobile devices to school for

educational purposes. With teacher approval, students may use their devices to access and save information from the Internet, collaborate with other learners and utilize the productivity tools available to them.

Schedule Change Request Procedure

• If you are requesting a schedule change, then the following steps must be followed in order to have the change approved by the principal.

• 1st Step: Parents must communicate concern to the teacher• 2nd Step: Tutoring must be scheduled and/or a collaborative

plan.• 3rd Step: Set up a meeting with the Parent ,Teacher,

Student, grade level Principal , and the grade level counselor

• 4th Step: The grade level Principal/counselor will make recommendation for the movement.

• 5th Step: The principal will meet with the parents to determine if a schedule change will take place.

Dress For SuccessThings to Remember

No Holes in JeansNo yoga or tight spandex pantsLeggings/Jeggings should accompany a dress, shirt, or

skirt no shorter than 5 inches from the knees. Dresses, skirts, and shorts should be no shorter than

5 inches from the knee standing and sittingTank Tops 3 inches wideSee through shirts has to have a shirt that

is within dress code underneath it.

Key Components for Academic Success

Worley Support Systems

Daily Morning Tutorials (8:15 – 8:40)

Teachers lessons Plans are posted on the Worley Website weekly for each core content area so that students/parents are aware of homework, quizzes, projects, and tests.

•If you are not signed up to receive grade notification on Skyward please do so.

•Keep your phone #s and emails current so that you can receive grade notifications.

The Tiger ConnectionThe Tiger Connection

NO Pass/NO PlayA STUDENT FIRST!

Athletics CheerleadingBand Choir

UIL Requirements

Advancement

Via

Individual

Determination

[L. avidus]: [L. avidus]: eager for knowledgeeager for knowledge

Collegesand

UniversitiesCommunity

Parents

Administration

CounselorsSubject

AreaTeachers

Tutors

AVIDCoordinator

(AVID ElectiveTeacher)

AVIDSupport

Staff

StudentStudent

Collaborative Support for the Success of Students

AVID Student Requirements

•Motivated to be successful

•Students who are in the middle

•1 Pre-Ap class

•B or above in all classes

•Year long commitment

Student Course Selection

PART ONE – Student Information PART TWO – Required Core

Academic Courses PART THREE – Physical

Education (P.E.) or Athletics PART FOUR – Elective Courses PART FIVE - Signatures

Part 1Part 1Student Information SectionStudent Information Section

1. Write NEATLY your LAST NAME, FIRST NAME2. Write in your ID#3. CIRCLE M for male (boy) or F for female (girl)4. Write your PARENT’S NAME and PHONE #5. Remind your parents to write in EMAIL or phone numbers, so that we can contact them.6. Take the sheet home and COMPLETE IT WITH YOUR PARENTS!!!

Part 2Course Request Form

1. You will choose ONE course from each core area• Language Arts• Math• Science• Social Studies

2.If you want to be in Pre-Advanced courses, CIRCLE the Pre-Advanced Placement core class option. 3.Place a CHECK next to the appropriate answer for Pre-Ap Math

Part 3Physical Education/Athletics

1. In part three, choose EITHER P.E. (Physical Education) or ATHLETICS

2. REMEMBER: • Your choice is for a FULL YEAR. • If you choose ATHLETICS, you MUST try-out for at least 2

sports in the year, AND you will need to have your physical COMPLETED when school starts. NO EXCEPTIONS!

Part 4Elective Courses

1. Number your electives by priority. #1 means it is the class you are most interested in taking. DO NOT PUT CHECK MARKS!!!

***Elective schedule changes will not be available once school starts in the Fall.

Note: This is a REQUEST not a GUARENTEE. We will do our best to get you the elective courses you select.

Elective Courses– Elective Courses– Section III Section III (cont.)(cont.)

Please note: This course request sheet includes courses offered for 7th Graders at Worley.

_____ Introduction to Art _____ Skills for Living _____ Creative Writing _____ Technology Education _____ Theater Arts I _____ Student Assistant _____ Leadership ____ AVID (YR)_____ Choir (YR) _____ Band (YR)

_____ Pre-Advanced Placement Spanish for Native Speakers (H. S. Credit)^

^ Indicates a high school credit course. High school credit courses will be factored into the student's overall high school grade average/GPA, and will become a permanent part of the student’s high school transcript. High school credit courses also require parent permission indicated by parent initials.

________ Parent Initials

Course Request Form – Course Request Form – Section III Section III (cont.)(cont.)

NOTE: Enrichment and /or Improvement Courses can take the place of electives for extra support if necessary.

Part 5Parent/Student Signatures

1. Get your parent or guardian to SIGN and DATE the from.

2. You, the student, need to SIGN and DATE the form.

3. Return the form to your teacher by FEBRUARY 14, 2014.

Course Selections RecapCourse Selections Recap Make sure you circle one course from each of the core areas, place a check mark

for either PE or Athletics, and number all elective preferences by priority.

Computers randomly determine student schedules. Students will be assigned classes based on availability of seating and scheduling conflicts.

Specific teacher, class order, and/or lunch preference cannot be honored. Schedule change requests will not be honored after April 11, 2014.

Checklist: Review and complete all sections of the Course Request Form

before submitting. Review MISD course description packet if you have questions

regarding classes. Return the course request form to students’ Advisory Teacher

Due Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2014

Contact Info Contact Info Counselor: Mrs. Wimbrey Email: catherinewimbrey@misdmail.org

Phone: 817-299-5900 Address: Worley Middle School

500 Pleasant Ridge Drive

Arlington, TX 76001

FYI This Summer!!!FYI This Summer!!!Tiger CampSchedule Pick-Up

Must Provide Proof of ResidencyMust Provide Proof of ResidencyMeet the Teacher

Teachers!

• Math Department• Science Department• History Department• Language Arts Department

Thank YouWorley Tigers Are The

BEST and the BRIGHTEST!