1. Wayne Carle Middle School
6th Grade Student and Parent Interest Night

2. Note!
This presentation and all registration resources will also be found on the Wayne Carle web site.

3. Another Note!
We ask that students stay with their parents/guardians throughout our Interest Night.

4. One Final Note!
We’re expecting a full house tonight. Please skip as few seats as possible. Thanks.

5. Home of the Eagles

6. Exemplary Faculty & Staff
23 Faculty Members
3 Counselors/SELS
Instructional Coach
School Psychologist
Full Time Librarian
Speech/Language Therapist
School Resource Officer
Clinic Aide
Paraprofessional(s)
Financial Secretary
Principal’s Secretary
Facility Manager
Custodial Staff
Cafeteria Staff
Assistant Principal
Principal

7. Technology: Supporting Student Achievement
Laptop computers
Chromebooks
Computer Lab
Projectors
Smart Boards
Wireless Environment
Document Cameras
And thank you parents and PTO!!!

8. Best Mindset for Middle School Success
I belong in this community.
My ability and competency grow with my effort.
I can succeed at this.
This work has value for me.

9. Growth vs Fixed Mindset
Growth Mindset: People believe that their most basic abilities can be developed through dedication and hard work----brains and talent are just the starting point.

10. What is the role of a counselor?
Student advocate
Support person
Life skills teacher
Conflict mediator
Academic advisor
Career Fair
Program coordinator
Orientation
Registration
Team Building
ICAP
Careers
Social/Emotional Activities

11. What else is different from elementary school?
Fresh baked cookies every day!
The number of students in each grade!
We don’t line up very often!
Lockers!
Lunch!
8:25-3:21!
7 classes, different rooms and teachers!
Your child!!!!!

12. From “The Forgotten Middle”
The level of academic achievement that students attain by 8th grade has a larger impact on their college and career readiness by the time they graduate high school than anything that happens academically
in high school.

13. Required 7th Grade Core Courses
Science
Social Studies
Language Arts
Mathematics
Math 7
Math 7/8
Algebra 1

14. 7th Grade Elective Courses
Semester (18 weeks):
Art *
PE * (Required Elective)
Technical Education*
Family & Consumer Science*
World Languages & Cultures
Drama 7
Choir 7 (By choice only)
All courses dependent on enrollment and other factors.
Full Year (36 weeks):
Concert Band 7
Orchestra 7

15. 7th and 8th Intervention Courses
We often “double dose” students in Math and/or Language Arts by enrolling them in our regular grade level Math or Language Arts courses plus another period of Intervention Math or Intervention Language Arts (Reading). This Intervention class takes the place of one of the elective classes. We similarly use Learning Strategies classes to provide additional support for some students.

16. After School Activities Program
Sponsored by the City of Westminster
Taught by WC teachers and Westy P&R staff
On-site and Off-site activities
Offered Monday-Thursday
Fall and Spring offerings
Activity Examples:
Volleyball
Basketball
Track
Flag Football
Bowling
Golf
Cross Country Running
Running/Bolder Boulder Training
Fee based programs with scholarship available

17. Recognition and Opportunities
Honor Roll
SOAR Awards
Geography and Spelling Bees
Junior Honor Society
International Towne
Access Class on Wednesdays
FCCLA
Thespian Club
Summer Travel (NY/Boston in 2017)
8th Grade Wyoming Trip?

18. Parent Involvement PTO Accountability Healthy Schools Team
VP, Secretary, Treasurer, Magazine Co-Chair
PTO
Accountability
Healthy Schools Team
Others based on suggestion/interest

19. Wayne’s Welcome: Fall Registration/Orientation Day
Thursday, Aug. 10, 8:00-1:00 & 4:00-6:30
Proof of immunization
Confirm contact info in Jeffco Connect
School bus schedule
Lunch accounts
School picture and photo ID
Student Schedule
Locker
Also, our first full day of classes is a 7th grade only day.
Students go through a shortened version of their
schedule and have a variety of orientation activities.

20. Choice Enrollment
If you live outside the elementary attendance area of . . .
Lukas
Meiklejohn
Witt
….you may pick up a registration packet and choice enrollment form at the registration information table in the back of the room.
Also, see Ms. Cancellieri or Ms. Chandler near the main office if you need a choice application.

21. Important Numbers Main Office: 303-982-9070
Cindy Stone, Principal’s Secretary
Susan Meister, Financial Secretary
John White, Principal
Micah Guy, Assistant Principal
Heidi Cancellieri, Counselor
Pam Chandler, Counselor

22. Thanks for coming and enjoy your self-guided tour until 7:45!