Wappingers Junior High School 2014 - 2015

Welcome Students and Parents!

Meet the Administration

Mr. Anderson8th Grade House Principal

Mrs. Ciarelli7th Grade House Principal

Mr. Terrence ThompsonPrincipal

Meet the Staff

• Ms. Mary Marotta – Principal’s Secretary• Ms. Carol Naughton – Main Office Secretary• Ms. Pat Forshaw – Guidance Secretary• Mrs. Arlene Donovan – Administrative Assistant• Mrs. Kathy Pfeiffer – Administrative Assistant

Support Services

Assit. Director of Special Ed. School Counselors Mrs. Charlotte Mennona Mr. Paul Nostrand

Mrs. Christine LoweryPsychologist Ms. Elena Peratikos

Ms. Celeste Jones

Social Worker School Nurse Ms. Yecenia Garcia-Barca Mrs. Jennifer Perez

Mrs. Maryellen Schlusser

CSE Chairperson

Mrs. Carolyn Ryan

WJHS PTA

OFFICERS FOR  2014 - 2015 

  President: Cheryl Migatz Vice President: Theresa Morelli

Treasurer: Tom BridgmanSecretary: Lauren Zorilo

Series of Transitions

Moving to the Junior High School

Building the foundation for High School and Beyond!

What the research says…

Middle school is a defining point for students in the college and

career readiness process.

Source: The Forgotten Middle: Ensuring that All Students Are On Target For College and Career Readiness Before High School, ACT, 2008.

Our Goal

To ensure that all middle school

students attain the academic and social skills to be prepared

for their future.

Middle School Success

Academic Skills

Academic Behavior

High School

Readiness

College and

Career Readiness

Academic Behaviors

Academic Behaviors

Academic Discipline

Orderly Behavior Positive Relationships

Attendance

Supporting Academics

• Stay involved in your child’s education• Attend parent conferences• Stay aware of your child’s homework and

school demands• Attend school events• Try to connect outside experiences to

school learning that will increase interest and relevance

Tips for Parents!

What can you, the parent, and the school do?

• Check your child’s planner• Monitor social media• Team meetings• Inquire if your child’s team keeps

updated assignment on their web page• Keep an open line of communication

with the school counselors

Description of Wappingers Junior High School

• Almost 850 Students• Separate 7th Grade House of Students• Separate 8th Grade House of Students• Each house includes four teams of teachers and

students• 7th/8th grade-four teams of four teachers each at

the 7th and 8th grade levels for: – English-Language Arts– Math– Science– Social Studies

School Day

• School begins at 7:50am and ends at 2:42pm

• Students driven to school may enter the building at 7:35am and can wait in cafeteria until 7:50am

• Breakfast is served in cafeteria• Students are allowed off the bus and can

enter the school at 7:50am

Courses all 7th Graders Take

• English• Mathematics• Social Studies• Science• Reading

• Physical Education• Art• Health• Computer Applications• Family and Consumer

Science

Courses Some 7th Graders Will Take

• Band• Orchestra• Chorus• Music

Medication Needs in School

• Written doctor’s orders and written parent permission are needed for nurse to dispense medication

• Only the nurse can dispense medication

Bell Schedules

Students Released from

Bus 7:50

Regular School

Day!

Warning Bell 7:48

Period 1 8:00- 8:50

Period 2 8:53 - 9:33

Period 3 9:37- 10:17

Period 4 10:21 - 11:01

Period 5 11:05 - 11:45

Period 6 11:49 - 12:29

Period 7 12:33- 1:13

Period 8 1:17 - 1:57

Period 9 2:02 - 2:42

Dismissal 2:42

Busses Depart 2:50

Students Released from

Bus 9:50

2 HOURDELAY!

Warning Bell 9:58

Period 1 10:00 - 10:29

Period 2 10:32 - 11:00

Period 3 11:03 - 11:31

Period 4 11:34 - 12:02

Period 5 12:06 - 12:34

Period 6 12:38 - 1:06

Period 7 1:10 - 1:38

Period 8 1:42 - 2:10

Period 9 2:15 - 2:41

Dismissal 2:41

Busses Depart 2:50

Example of a Schedule

HOME BLDG STUDENT ID STUDENT NAME GR HS HRM SEX COUNSELOR 13 21427 THOMPSON, TERRENCE 07 7A 152 M

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ST COURSE SECT DESCRIPTION ROOM TEACHER PER DAYS MEET MPS

S L515 11 SPANISH 7 COMM 113 BOLDUC, D 01 123456 1234 S J141 17 HEALTH 7 218 CORSANO,M 02 123456 1 S N093 17 MUSIC 7 M-11 BARRETT 02 123456 2 S F092 17 ART 7 223 MCCUSKER 02 123456 3 S C007 17 COMP APP 7 M-12 MEAD 02 123456 4 S P143 4 PE 7 COED GYM1 ZEHR M 03 2 4 6 1234 S E143 4 AIS ELA 201 BALDWIN 03 1 3 5 1234 S E161 1 ELA 7H 140 O’CONNOR 04 123456 1234 S D167 1 SOC ST 7 H 132 PLACE 05 123456 1234 S A003 3 LUNCH FULL YEAR CAFE STAFF 06 123456 1234 S T095 1 TECHNOLOGY 7 145 RIVERS 07 123456 12 S M161 1 MATH 7H 144 MILANESE 08 123456 1234 S S161 1 SCIENCE 7H 152 LAWLER 09 123456 1234

Extracurricular Activities

• Project Homework*• Student Government • Drama Club• Civility Counts • Field trips• Dance

SADD

Interscholastic Athletics and Jazz Ensemble

School Policies and Procedures

• Attendance• School Code of Conduct• Zero Tolerance• Dress Code• Electronics and Cell Phones• DASA

D.A.S.A.Dignity Act Reporting Basics

Material incidents of discrimination and/or harassment include, but not are not limited to, threats, intimidation or abuse based on a person’s actual or perceived race, color, weight, national origin, ethnic group, religion, religious practice, disability, sexual orientation, gender, or sex.

State Testing

• ELA 7th and 8th April 14th – 16th

• Math 7th and 8th April 22nd – 24th

• Science Performance 8th May 20th – 29th • Science Written 8th June 1st • Regents 8th Grade Only

– Algebra I Common Core June 17th

– Earth Science June 18th

*These dates are subject to change by the NYSED*

Student Recognition

• High Honor Roll– Minimum GPA of 91 average in all subject areas.

• Honor Roll– Minimum GPA of 85 average in all subject areas.

• Academic Achievement Awards• Student of the Month• Team Recognition• NJHS (8th grade only)• Scholar Athlete (7th and 8th grade)

Contacts

Important Numbers

Main office 298-5200 press 0Principal ext. 21101Guidance Office ext. 21109School Nurse ext. 21105/21106/21107

Assistant Principals7th grade ext. 211318th grade ext. 21132

District website: www.wappingersschools.orgSchool website: www.wappingersschools.org/wjhs/site/default.asp

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