1. Webb Bridge Middle School
Welcome to....
Webb Bridge Middle School
The Home of the Jaguars!

2. Exemplifying Excellence Every Day… through the Webb Way!
Motto!
Exemplifying Excellence Every Day… through the Webb Way!
Mascot & Colors
Royal Blue
and
White
Webster the Jaguar

3. The WBMS Facility 399 380 361 Projected Enrollment for 2019-2020:
WBMS opened in the Fall of 1996
Projected Enrollment for :
399
380
361
Total projected enrollment = 1,140

5. Celebrating Student Success
Webb Way Student of the Week—Weekly
Webb Way Class of the Week--Weekly
Webster Awards—every month
Citizenship Awards—every nine weeks
Honor Roll—1st semester
Webb Way Wednesday Popcorn —every nine weeks

6. The Core Curriculum!
Science
Math
Reading
World Language
Social
Studies
Language Arts

7. Exceptional Education Services
Exceptional education services currently available at WBMS:
Learning Disabilities
Behavior Disorders
Speech Therapy
Visual/Hearing Impaired
Other Health Impaired

8. ESOL: English to Speakers of Other Languages
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Language Arts & Reading
Countries Represented:
Brazil
Israel
Mexico
Egypt
Venezuela
Poland
Korea
Italy
Iraq
India
Iran
China
Ukraine
Turkey

9. TAG: Talented And Gifted Program
Eligibility for Gifted Services
Students must qualify in 3 of the following areas:
Mental Ability
Achievement
Motivation
Creativity
Once Eligible: Placement
Social Studies
and/or
Science
Sem. 1 avg. ≥ 90% &
Iowa ≥ 90% &
Teacher recommendation

10. Standardized Testing Iowa Assessments: 8th grade - October
Georgia Milestones End of Grade Test (EOG):
6th, 7th & 8th grades – April/May
End Of Course Tests (EOC):
Algebra I – upon completion of content
Geometry – upon completion of content
9th Grade Literature/Composition – April
Physical Science – May

11. Current 6th Grade Day 1st Period 8:55 - 9:25 Compass 2nd Period
9:30 – 10:15
3rd Period
4th Period
10:20 – 11:05
11:10 – 11:55
5th Period
12:00 – 12:45
6th Period
12:50 – 1:35
7th Period
1:40 - 2:25
8th Period
9th Period
2:30 - 3:15 (connections)
3:20 – 4:05 (connections)

12. Connections Classes
Purposes: to give students exposure to a variety of courses so they can identify interests & refine skills in a variety of hands-on experiences & to allow students to select subjects appropriately when they reach high school.
(Subject to change)
Art
Business and Computer Science
Library
Research
Science
Family & Consumer Science (FACS)
Peer
Mediation
Health & Physical Education
Music (band, orchestra, chorus, general music)
Career
Awareness

13. 6th Grade Connections Sample Schedules
Option A (general connections)
1st 9 wks
2nd 9 wks
3rd 9 wks
4th 9 wks
1st Connection
(ex. Business and Computer Science)
2nd Connection
( ex. Family and Consumer Science)
3rd Connection
(ex. Careers)
4th Connection
(ex. Art) PE
Health
8th Period
9th Period
Option B (music program)
1st 9 wks
2nd 9 wks
3rd 9 wks
4th 9 wks
Band, orchestra, or chorus
Band,
orchestra, or chorus
1st Connection
(ex. Art)
2nd Connection
(ex. Business and Computer Science)
3rd Connection PE
4th Connection
Health
8th Period
9th Period

14. Counseling Services Individual counseling Classroom guidance
Coordination:
Standardized testing
Parent/teacher conferences
Community resources
Special Programs
GCIS – GA Career Information System
SOS- Signs of Suicide Prevention
Transition
Registration

15. Communication & Contact!
Student Agenda
Conferences
(teachers’ addresses
are on the WBMS website)
Teachers’ websites
Phone #
Friday Notes
Syllabi (on website)
Grade reporting & Home Access
Center
WBMS website
PTA website
Contacts for Parents
Parents with concerns are encouraged to seek assistance from school personnel. It is requested that the following sequence be used:
Classroom teacher
Counselor
Assistant Principal
Principal

16. Cafeteria Program Breakfast: $1.20 for students
Every day from 8:25 - 8:50 a.m.
Lunch: $2.70 for students
30 minute period every day
Seating: 6th grade students sit with their class at assigned tables.
Choices: We offer 2 hot lunch lines and Grab & Go salads
Students may buy extras such as cookies, snacks, ice cream, and drinks.
Purchasing Options: cash or lunch account
No charges in middle school.
A cheese sandwich and milk are available if a student forgets his/her lunch money.

17. Media Center Services 8:00 - 4:15 8:00 - 4:00 Monday - Thursday Friday
Open for individual students, small groups, and classes.
Monday - Thursday
8:00 - 4:15
Friday
8:00 - 4:00
Fully computerized circulation and online resources with student ID
Extensive materials for reference, pleasure reading, and parent information
STREAM Space with green screen room
Dell support resource area
Students need a pass from a teacher to visit the media center during the school day

18. *Morning Broadcast Studio *Epson interactive projectors *Language Labs
Technology!
*Dell Latitude 3190
*Morning Broadcast Studio
*Epson interactive projectors
*Language Labs
*Desktop labs
*iPad carts

19. Clubs & Activities
Information describing activities available is on the WBMS website
Academic Team
Crafters Club
Art Club
Book Club/Reading Team
Science Olympiad
Math Club/Team
Chinese Yo-Yo Club
Fellowship of Christian Athletes
Guitar Club
PATHWAY
FBLA
Jr. Beta Club
Green Team
Latin Club
Robotics
French Club
Goldfish Club
Student Council
Web Leaders
Spanish Club
Chess Club
Family Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA)
Seeds of Knowledge
Jewish Club
Intramurals: (Days TBD) New schedules are posted at various times. Intramural options may include indoor basketball, soccer, hockey, pin guard, team handball, ultimate frisbee, etc.

20. More Activities in Store!
Student Council
Elected homeroom representatives
Bi-monthly meetings
WBMS Music Department
Advanced Chamber Chorus
Orchestra
Advanced Violin & Viola
Low String Ensemble
Chorus
Concert Orchestra
Concert Band
Symphonic Band
Young Men’s Ensemble
Young Women’s Ensemble
Musical Theater Production
Jazz Band

21. Volunteer Opportunities:
Parent Involvement!
Parents can get involved & show their jaguar spirit in a number of ways….
Governance Council
PTA
Volunteer Opportunities:
*Front Office or Media Center
*Scoliosis Screening
*Desktop Stores
*8th Grade Dance
*Clash of the Webb Heroes
*International Festival
*Wacky Webb Night
*Field Trip Chaperones

22. WBMS Business Partners
American Family Care, Inc.
Arby’s
Bagel Boys Café
Barnes & Noble Bookstore
Brunswick Zone
Bruster’s Ice Cream
Chick-fil-A Alpharetta Commons
College Tutors
Cuzi Fresh Café
Da Vinci’s Donuts
Domino’s Pizza
Dr. Eric Johnson DDS
Firebirds Wood Fired Grill
Flying Biscuit
Jimmy Johns

23. WBMS Business Partners
LRJ Foundation
LG Electronics
McDonald’s
Nothing Bundt Cakes
Nail Seasons
PolkaDot Pediatric Dentistry
Publix Super Market
Remax- Hawkins & Craver
Small Cakes
Smile Doctors
Starbucks
Taziki’s Mediterranean Café
Tutor Doctor
Vito’s Pizza Restaurant

24. Please take the following into consideration during the course registration process:
Your student’s academic motivation
Your student’s areas of interests/passions
Your student’s commitments/interests outside of school
Your student’s overall stress level
Your student’s pace and focus
Your student’s commitment to the chosen courses.

25. 6th Grade Orientation Thursday, August 1, 2019 8:00 AM – 12:00 Noon
Invitations will be mailed after Spring Break

26. Sneak Peek for Sneak Peek for 6th Graders 7th & 8th Graders Wednesday,
August 7, 2019
Time TBD
Wednesday,
August 7, 2019
Time TBD

27. First Day of School
Monday,
August 12, 2019
8:55 a.m.-4:05 p.m.

28. Curriculum Nights 6th Grade: Monday, August 26, 2019*
7th & 8th Grade: Tuesday, August 27, 2019*
Time: 6:00-8:15 p.m.*
*Subject to change

29. RFF Days These days are “Request For Flexibility” and serve as an opportunity to deepen the learning of our teachers and staff. Students do not report to school on these dates.
September 3, 2019
November 4, 2019
February 14, 2020
March 16, 2020

30. TAG meeting in the café—Ms. Kelly Special Ed. meeting in 105—Ms. Jones
Our WEB Leaders are prepared to lead tours to the 100, 200 and 600 halls.
6:30-6:45
Ms. Haas - Room 615
Ms. Walters – Room 623
Ms. He- Room 904
6:45-7:15
TAG meeting in the café—Ms. Kelly
Special Ed. meeting in 105—Ms. Jones

31. Questions?