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Principal’s Message
Last week was a great week here at WCMS. The students enjoyed spirit week and the pep rally. Our students showed up to support their classmates on Thursday, creating a great student section and atmosphere for our final home basketball game of the year. We have a four-day week this week, and we are looking forward to some exciting learning opportunities for our students. |
If your child's grade is not at an acceptable level, please remember that we offer tutoring both before and after school. Morning Tutoring takes place Tuesday through Friday, 7 am-7:45 am, and Afternoon Tutoring will take place on the following days and times:
After-School Grade Recovery
Students whose grades are below 70 after the Q2 midterm grading period will be required to participate in the After-School Grade Recovery. Students failing one course will be required to attend at least one session per week; if a student is failing more than one course, they will be required to participate in two sessions per week.
Students can exit the after-school program by meeting the following criteria:
- Reach 50 percent completion in the assigned course by the end of Q2
- Reach 75 percent completion in the assigned course by the end of Q3
- Reach 100 percent completion in the assigned course by the Q4 progress report
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- Raise their classroom grade to a 70 by the end of Q2
- Raise their classroom grade to a 70 by the end of Q3
- Raise their classroom grade to a 70 by the Q4 progress report
Consequences (After-School Grade Recovery)
Students who do not attend their required after-school grade recovery session will be placed in ISS.
First offense: 1 to 2 days, depending on the number of sessions assigned.
- Failing one class (1 day of ISS)
- Failing two or more classes (2 days of ISS)
Second offense: 3 to 5 days, depending on the number of sessions assigned.
- Failing one class (3 days of ISS)
- Failing two or more classes (5 days of ISS)
Third offense: 5 to 10 days, Alternative placement, depending on the number of sessions assigned.
- Failing one class (5 days of alternative)
- Failing two or more classes (10 days of ISS)
6th Grade:
 7th Grade: 8th Grade:
- Reminder: Parent drop-off and pick-up take place on the cafeteria side of the building. Please drive around the school to pick up and drop off your students safely. Additionally, during parent pick-up, please drive all the way forward to the stop sign and wait for us to release your child to your vehicle. We try to load all students at once to keep them safe and secure.
- Thanks for your help with the dress code. Students should not wear linked chains that hang off the waist. This creates a safety hazard as the chains can be used as weapons.
- Remind your child to keep their hands to themselves and to talk to an adult if they have an issue with another student.
We want to partner more with the community that we serve. -
(Still looking for some more partners) We are collecting donations to reward our students and teachers who display ARMOR, have exceptional attitudes, and are all-around good citizens at WCMS. Items include, but are not limited to:
- Monetary Donations
- Gift Cards
- Pre-packaged snack cakes
- Candy
- Fidget Toys
On the 4th unexcused absence, the student will begin owing Time-for-Time (One hour for each class period per unexcused absence). Unexcused absences must be made up within ten (10) school days. If students do not make up absences in the allotted time, students will be assigned two sessions of lunch detention for every hour of Time-for-Time owed. On the 5th unexcused absence, parent/guardian and student will be contacted to create a Tier 2 Attendance Contract. Further unexcused absences will result in a Truancy Board Hearing and possible filing of a truancy petition. Five parent notes are allowed per year (from August to May). Please turn in any doctor or parent notes as soon as possible. The Time for Time schedule is below. We encourage you to partner with us to ensure your student attends school regularly. If you have any questions or need additional help, please do not hesitate to contact us. We are here to help.
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The following students were recognized by their teachers for wearing their ARMOR daily. The students were Accountable, Respectful, Motivated, Organized, and Responsible. Way to go, Warriors!
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Please do not allow your child to bring energy drinks to school. Below is some information about the concerns of caffeine and energy drinks:
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends that children under 12 avoid caffeine and that children and teens limit caffeine to 100 milligrams per day. A single energy drink can contain up to 15 teaspoons of sugar.
Health risks- Energy drinks can cause a variety of health issues, including irregular heart rhythms, headaches, stomachaches, nervousness, and shaking hands.
Other ingredients- Energy drinks can contain other stimulants and ingredients that are not safe for children. For example, some vitamin waters contain herbal ingredients that haven't been studied in children.
Sugar- The excess sugar in energy drinks can lead to a crash, leaving children tired and irritable. It can also contribute to tooth decay, high blood pressure, and heart disease.
Federal law prohibits outside food and drinks (e.g., McDonald's, Domino's, KFC, etc.) in the cafeteria, and outside food deliveries to students cannot be accepted. Students may bring their lunch boxes.
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Please see the student handbook for a list of policies linked here.
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Upcoming Events:
- 1/19 Monday No School MLK Jr. Day
- 1/20 Tuesday Grade Recovery 3-5 pm
- 1/20 Tuesday JV & Varsity BB @ Warren Co. 4:30 & 6pm
- 1/22 Thursday JV & Varsity BB @ Coffee Co 4:30 & 6pm
- 1/22 Thursday Grade Recovery 3-5 pm
- 1/23 Friday Archery @ Van Buren Co
- 1/27 Tuesday Grade Recovery 3 - 5 pm
- 1/29 Thursday
Grade Recovery 3 - 5 pm
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