1. Washington Middle School Honors Academy Building a Solid Foundation to A 21st Century Learner

2. Building a Solid Foundation for a 21st Century Learner
Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
Research Skills & Interrogative Questioning
Creative Innovation & Personal Expression
Collaborative Leadership & Adaptability to Virtual Workspaces

3. Administration and Teachers
Mrs. Tilda Brimm, WMS Principal
Mr. Justin Amaro, WMS Assistant Principal
Mrs. Natalie Hudson, WMS Assistant Principal
Mrs. Lynn Arline, WMS Instructional Coordinator
Mrs. Danielle Jones, ALPHA/Gifted Academy Director
Mrs. Austin Harrell
7th and 8th Grade Social Studies and Teacher Leader
Dr. Don Mobley
7th and 8th Grade English/ Language Arts
Miss Jennifer Donalson
7th and 8th Grades Math
Miss Hailey Shafer
7th and 8th Grade Science
Mrs. Lynn Branch
6th Grade Language Arts and Social Studies
Mrs. Holly Bagley
6th Grade Math and Science

4. School Organizational Structure
Three Academies
6th Grade—Green Hall
7th Grade—Gold Hall
8th Grade—Tiger Hall
7th & 8th Grade Honors Academy Classes are located on Tiger Hall
6th Grade Honors Academy Classes are located on the Green Hall
Four Levels of Instruction
Honors Content
Advanced Content
Proficient Content
Support Content

5. Behavior and Expectations
We expect… and provide … so that your child can …
Exemplary Behavior
High Academic Standards
Reach his or her Potential

6. Curriculum Required GPA – students must maintain a 3.0
If student remains in the program, he/she can earn 3 high school credits
9th Grade English; Spanish I; Physical Science
Summer Reading—Students must complete assignments before school begins
Classwork and Homework
Accelerated content
Independent Reading
Ask to see your child’s Agenda Book daily
Testing and Assessments
WOW Words & End of 9 Weeks
STAR Reading & Math
PreSAT in October
Georgia Milestones
EOG -- End of Grade (8th Grade)
EOC -- End of Course (9th Grade English & Physical Science )
Field Trips
7th & 8th Grade Washington, D.C.
Grade-level Field Trips

7. School Website Paw Print Press PowerSchool Accelerated Reader
Parent Resources
School Website
Paw Print Press
PowerSchool
Accelerated Reader
Quizlet.com
Remind 101
Edmodo Parent

8. “If it doesn’t challenge you, it doesn’t change you as a learner.”

9. Academy Information Honors Academy Goals & Expectations
Teacher Expectations/Course Syllabus
Introduction to the Classics
Probation Policy/Policy Update
Technology Integration
Summer Reading
Field Trips/Academic Experiences
Interdisciplinary Units/Academic Competitions
WMS Honors Academy Handbook
ALPHA/Gifted Services
The first 4 hyperlinks are linked to the corresponding slides to come in the presentation, but the “Technology Integration” hyperlink is linked to Mrs. Jones’s SWAY document to introduce our digital learning opportunities this year.

10. Goals & Expectations
will perform at a level 3 or higher in all content areas at all grade levels on the Georgia Milestones
will exhibit exceptional academic abilities
will maintain a cumulative academic average of 80% or higher to remain in the Honors Academy
will receive a compacted curriculum in all content areas that provides enrichment and rigor above the standard curriculum for Grady County
will reach a STAR Reading Lexile score of 1050L or higher by the completion of 8th grade
will participate in all required interdisciplinary projects and academic competitions
will perform at a STAR Math grade equivalent of 9.5 or higher by the completion of 8th grade
will exhibit appropriate behavior at all times
will be fully prepared for high school and Dual Enrollment college classes
will maintain good attendance

11. Course Syllabus Course Description REMIND setup and information
Grading System
STEM Integration
Materials Needed
SAT/ACT Vocabulary/WOW Words
Classroom Rules and Rule Violations
Technology Integration
Homework Policy/Methods
Key Objectives from the Georgia Standards of Excellence
Cheating Policy
Classroom Assessments

12. Intro. to the Classics
Our two ELA instructors have both updated our reading selections this past summer. Several new units and novels will be implemented this year at every grade level in order to align and enrich our rigorous ELA curriculum.

13. Probation Policy - Update
Grades will be checked each nine weeks. An “Academic Reminder” letter will be sent home at the end of each nine weeks only for students that fall below the needed 80% cumulative average.

14. Closing Newsletter Supply List 7th & 8th Grade Open House
August 3rd , 2:00-4:00
PTO Open House
August 28th 6:00pm.
In Cafeteria