1. Welcome to B. Gale Wilson School Parent Information 2016-2017 Our mission at B, Gale Wilson is to educate all of our students to their highest potential by providing a rich and safe environment for learning

2. Academic Focus Common Core State Standards College & Career Readiness Teen Leadership Programs Honors and Gate Classes 7 th & 8 th grade DI students take 1-2 periods of Spanish instruction World of Technology Spanish 1

3. B. Gale Wilson School Focus Common Core State Standards Instruction Teach for Success: Researched Based Strategies Tech Savvy Teachers PBIS Bullying Prevention Pathway to College- FSUSD CCCT, SCC, & Princeton Review

4. School Counseling Program Mrs. Victoria Escobar, MS, PPS Monday- Friday 8:00am to 3:15pm (707) 421-4225 ext. 4556 victoriae@fsusd.org

5. The School Counseling Program Individual counseling- students may be referred by parents, teachers, administration or they can refer themselves. Group counseling- based on needs of students Parent support Academic support

6. The School Counseling Program Continued… Peer conflict mediations/ restorative circles Classroom guidance presentations Collaboration with community organizations Fairfield Police Solano Community College Heart & Sole

7. The School Counseling Program Continued… Student Success Team (SST) Students may be referred by parents, teachers, administration Discuss strengths, concerns, recommendations Children’s Nurturing Project

8. Career and College Center and Technician- Shawn B. Gale Wilson has a College and Career Center and Technician two (3) days a week. The goal of the College and Career Center is provide a wide variety of college and career information and materials to communicate with students, staff, parents, and community representative concerning career planning and college entrance requirement.

9. Career and College Center and Technician- Continued… The success of this program relies upon the development of a strong team relationship between student, parent, teacher, and staff. Students and parents are encouraged to attend our parent college fieldtrips

10. Gate Education 6 th Grade Gate Clusters 7 th Grade Gate History, Science, English 8 th Grade Gate History, Science, English Honors Course as well Teachers Certified in Gate

11. Student Expectations (PBIS) B. Gale Wilson Middle Students are proud of their school and demonstrate that is a safe place for students, staff, and visitors. They do this by adhering to an accepted standard of behavior and conduct. These standards are summarized in the R.O.A.R Expectations that are focused on the character traits of Respect, Opportunity, Achievement, And Responsibility.

12. PBIS – Positive Behavioral Interventions and Support  The PBIS system is meant to focus on the positive behavior we want BGW students to demonstrate.  The goal of the PBIS model is to know what we want to see (positive behavior) teach what we want to see (Wednesday Advisory Lessons), and reinforce the positive behavior when it is demonstrated (ROAR cards, student store, awards).  The advisory lessons all middle school students receive are based around the ROAR values (Respect, Opportunity, Achievement, Responsibility) and provide connections between behavior expectations on campus and out in the real world.

13. Student Recognition Students will receive recognition and awards through assemblies for outstanding performance each quarter in the areas of Attitude (ROAR values), Attendance, and Academic Achievement. ROAR Awards are given for students who model positive behavior, Honor Roll Awards are for students with a 3.5 GPA or higher and an Attendance Award is given for being present everyday with no tardies or excused absences/tardies

14. Qualification for Extra Curricular Activities… To be eligible to participate in extra-curricular activities students must maintain the following: 2.0 GPA on most recent grade report Should attend a least 5 periods of the school day to participate in THAT days’ extra curricular activity Not have any outstanding fees or overdue library books.

15. Middle School Bell Schedule A Regular Schedule 8:15 MS Gate Open 8:31- First Bell 8:35 – 9:27 1 st Period 9:31 – 10:23 2 nd Period 10:27- 11:19 3 rd Period 11:19– 11:49 Lunch 12:15 – 12:45 4 th Period 12:49 – 1:41 5 th Period 1:45 – 2:37 6 th Period 2:37-Dismissal

16. Middle School Bell Schedule B Regular Schedule 8:15 MS Gate Open 8:31- First Bell 8:35 – 9:27 1 st Period 9:31 – 10:23 2 nd Period 10:27- 11:19 3 rd Period 11:23– 12:154 th Period 12:15 – 12:45 LUNCH 12:49 – 1:41 5 th Period 1:45 – 2:37 6 th Period 2:37-Dismissal

17. Wednesday Advisory Advisory Schedule A 8:15 MS Gate Open 8:31- First Bell 8:35 – 9:22 1 st Period 9:26 – 10:13 2 nd Period 10:17- 11:04 3 rd Period 11:04– 11:34 Lunch 11:38 – 12:25 4 th Period 12:29 – 1:16 5 th Period 1:20 – 2:07 6 th Period 2:11- 2:37 Advisory Dismissal 2:37 Advisory Schedule B 8:15 MS Gate Open 8:31- First Bell 8:35 – 9:22 1 st Period 9:26– 10:13 2 nd Period 10:17- 11:04 3 rd Period 11:08– 11:55 4 th Period 11:55 – 12:25 Lunch 12:29 – 1:16 5 th Period 1:20 – 2:07 6 th Period 2:11 – 2:37 Advisory 2:37-Dismissal

18. Attendance When a student is absent from school, the parent/guardian are to call and notify the attendance off on the day of the absence: The student is responsible for obtaining missing work Legal absence= personal illness- the school may require a doctor’s note after 10 absences for medical, dental, death/funeral or a immediate relative.

19. Attendance/ Tardiness Independent Study: 5 days or more Arrival at School: No earlier than 8:00 a.m. After 8:35am = Tardy After 9:00am = Truant Tardy 3 Tardies in one month with in a 5 day period= Friday School Doctor/Dentist note required for all tardies due to medical

20. Activities/Academic Sports Student Council Honor Society Battle of the Books Band Robotics Club Coding Club Chess Club

21. Sports (Must have a 2.0 GPA) –The following sports would be offered: Fall Football X-Country Volleyball Winter B. Basketball G. Basketball Spring Boys Soccer Girls Soccer Track

22. Transportation Bikes Scooters Skateboards Roller blades All must be locked in the bike rack School Bus Auto Traffic Students must walk bikes, scooters, skateboard once on campus

23. Orientation Schedule Stop by ELAC SSC Tables & PTO: Find out how you can support your school… stop by Pathway to College Tables: –College & Career Center & Technician table –Solano Community College –The Princeton Review –Get a stamp for visiting the table= 1 merit point each or 5 merit points for all 3. –Pick up schedule –Locate class: Noon duty sups will assist

24. Beginning Band 6 th graders who want to be in band must fill out the golden form. Selection will be based on availability, enrollment, and scheduling.

25. Important Dates 8/15 Schedules from 4-6 pm 8/16 Middle School Orientation 8/17 First Day of Classes

26. Thank You Have a wonderful year!