Welcome

1. Welcome Future Wells Middle School Wolverines! BENEKE CLARK HERITAGE HOYLAND MAJOR PONDEROSA REYNOLDS THOMPSON BURCHETT EICHENROHT MEYER LINK

2. Wells Principal Dr. Lenny Hardoin Wells 6th Grade Assistant Principal Mr. Carlos Lewis Wells 6th Grade Counselor& 8th Grade Girls’ Counselor Mrs. Chandra Johnson-Pearson (Mrs. J-P) Wells 7th Grade Counselor(& 8th Grade Boys’ Counselor) Mrs. Chaka Lawton

3. ADMINISTRATIVE TEAM Dr. Lenny Hardoin, Principal

4. A D M I N I S T R A T O R S Mr. Carlos Lewis 6th Grade Assistant Principal Mrs. Elaine Sam, 7th Grade Assistant Principal Mr. Jeremy Hubbard, Dean of Instruction Mrs. Deedra Davis, 8th Grade Assistant Principal

5. Counselors Mrs. Chandra Johnson-Pearson (Mrs. J-P) 6th Grade Counselor 8th Grade Girls’ Counselor Mrs. Chaka Lawton 7th Grade Counselor 8th Grade Boys’ Counselor

6. Doing things the wells way

7. THE WELLS WAY • Do Quality Work • Respect Others • Try My Best • Be Kind • Cooperate • I Am Responsible

8. THE ROAD TO SUCCESS TRAVELS THROUGH WMS • STAAR, CFAs, DFAs, and course success; • Take school seriously; • Build relationships; & • Plan for high school, college, & career by aiming for Foundation High School Program PLUS Endorsements, Distinguished Level of Achievement, & Performance Acknowledgements.

9. 4 credits English; 3/4 credits Math ($Algebra II); 3/4 credits Science; 3 credits Social Studies; 2 credits Languages other than English; (Spanish I*, & Spanish for Spanish Speakers*) Endorsements – STEM, Business & Industry, Public Services, Arts & Humanities, & Multidisciplinary Studies; *Denotes High School Credit Courses available at WMS and/or SISD Virtual School 1 credit Fine Arts 0.5 credit Health* 1 credit PE 4.5/6.5 credits Electives = 22, or 26,or 26 Credits $ Distinguished Level of Achievement is eligible for Top 10% Automatic College Admissions ~It’s possible to leave MS with up to 6 HS credits!!! WMS offers 8 HS credit courses. Foundation High School Program, Endorsements, & Distinguished Level of Achievement

10. 0.5 Health (Required for all 7th graders whose schedule permits) 1.0 Advanced Art (Art I) 0.5 Exploring Careers and Professional Communications (Required for all 8th graders) 1.0 Spanish I (Face-to-face or Virtual) 2.0 Spanish for Spanish Speakers (Opportunity for Spanish I & II) 1.0 Principles of Architecture & Construction 1.0 Rhetoric & Composition (English elective) 1.0 Algebra I HS Credit Courses Available at WMS

11. Science - (1 period) Math - (2 periods) English Language Arts (1 period) World Cultures (Social Studies, 1 period) Math Plus or Reading Plus* * May be required of student not meeting the standard on STAAR or if recommended based on achievement in Reading &/or Math Required Academic Courses

12. AND

13. Physical Education 1 period 1 period All students MUST have 2 years of PE in middle school.

14. PLUS

15. 1 ELECTIVE If successful on STAAR

16. What are the WMS 6th Grade ELECTIVES? [1 period] • Beginner Band (full year) (Instrument Selection Interview; instrument rental/purchase & other fees apply) OR Beginner Choir (full year) OR Theatre Arts (full year)

17. BAND Study the fundamentals of reading music & play an instrument; No previous music training or experience is necessary; Attend before/after school rehearsals/performances as required.

18. CHOIR Introduction to choral music (no previous musical training/experience necessary); Learn to read & perform in unison, & in two- & three-part harmony; Learn to sing as a choral member & in a performing group; Attend before/after school rehearsals & performances as required.

19. Theatre Arts Study play performance focusing on creative drama; Develop improvisation, pantomime, & characterization; Introduction to theatre production, including costumes, props, set design, & makeup. Instructor: Mr. Johnny Williams

21. Submit completed Course Selection Sheet to your Counselor by the deadline!

22. DATES TO REMEMBER March 21, 2013……….…Turn in Course Selection Sheet to ES Counselor March 26, 2013……….…Collect Course Selection Sheets from ES Counselors June 5, 2014....................YOUR LAST DAY AS A 5TH GRADER! September 12, 2014……LAST CHANCE for elective changes based upon preference change

23. Course Selection Fair Course Selection Fair TBD

24. TOP TEN MOST FAQBY 6TH GRADERS

25. 10. Where are my classes? What if I get lost?

26. 9. Can I play sports in the 6th grade?

27. 8. What’s RFID? Do I eat it or wear it?

28. 7. How much time do I have between class periods?

29. 6. Is there a DRESS CODE?

30. 5. When do I get my LOCKER?

31. 4. What supplies do I need?

32. 3. Can I change my schedule?

33. 2. Can I bring my cell phone to school?

34. The #1 MOST FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTION BY A 6TH GRADER IS…

35. 1. IS THERE RECESS!?!?

36. Mark your calendar!

37. DATES TO REMEMBER March 21, 2013……….…Turn in Course Selection Sheet to ES Counselor March 26, 2013……….…Collect Course Selection Sheets from ES Counselors June 5, 2014....................YOUR LAST DAY AS A 5TH GRADER! September 12, 2014……LAST CHANCE for elective changes based upon preference change

38. Course Selection Fair Course Selection Fair TBD

39. STILL CONFUSED… • Academic Placements – Check with your 5th Grade Teacher • Electives - See the Program of Studies online, www.springisd.org/programofstudies/ • Course offerings at WMS or General/Specific Course Selection Sheet Questions - Mrs. J-P at (281)891-7759 or chandrajp@springisd.org