1. WELCOME PARENTS of 2018-2019 6th Graders
Wessendorff Middle School
Course Selection Meeting
11/7/2018

2. Wessendorff Middle School
One Year
One Mission
One Family!
One Goal- Success For All!

3. Wessendorff Middle School Mission Statement
Foster an atmosphere that inspires academic excellence, integrity and pride through the collaboration of students, parents, staff and community.
High Academic Expectations
Positive Relationships
College and Career Readiness

4. Faculty Dr. Sonya Sanzo, Principal Lorena Callis, Assistant Principal
Danielle Young, Counselor
Rebecca Widaski, Secretary
Phoenicia Wilson, Nurse
Clarita Cantrell, Attendance
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5. Communication is Key
Teachers use online communication with students and parents. Uploading Homework, Tutorial Videos, Answers to Student Questions, Study Guides
Skylert from Skyward Communication
Text Messages

6. Team Work at Pep Rallies!

7. Wessendorff Middle School
7 Period Day
Classes approximately 50 minutes long
PE Everyday
Uniforms Required and can be purchased during orientation in August
No lockers except for in PE
Four minutes between classes

8. Wessendorff Middle School
High Expectations
Work Hard
Play Hard
Fun Fridays
Reward Days
Discipline
Attendance

9. Wessendorff Middle School
Leadership Camp
1st Day Assembly
Family Meetings
School Rules
If it’s not Yours, Don’t touch it
Electronic Devices

10. Transition to Middle School
Communication is key
Many changes (physical and emotional)
Self-Discipline
Time Management
Independence, Thinking for Self
Following a schedule-different than following a teacher from one class to another.

11. Information Resources
District website includes monthly lunch menu, bus information, Canvas information.
Skyward-verify all contact information. s will be sent to address listed in Skyward.
Parent blast

12. VIDEO- MISSION ELECTIVE
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13. MRS. DOWNEY-FLORES
ART
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14. MR. COOK
BAND
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15. MR. PRINCE
CHOIR
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16. MR EDENMEYER
ORCHESTRA
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17. MRS RULE
THEATER ARTS
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18. Elective Selection in Skyward
Complete your course selection online in Skyward
If your child doesn’t choose an elective in Skyward, then we will assign an elective.
*New- Select ALL Courses
(PAP or On Level Academic)
No schedule changes

19. Course Selection Careful elective selection is important
Elective choice (Year Long – Choose One)
Art
Band
Choir
Theater Arts
Orchestra

20. General Information School colors – Blue and White Mascot – Mustangs
School Hours 8:15 – 3:30
Bus schedules will be sent to your home by Transportation Department in August. Please make sure your child knows their bus number the first day of school. Bus information is also available on our website:
Wessendorff.lcisd.org

21. Let’s Learn Together

22. GT/PreAP Course Information
GT Identified Students are automatically enrolled in identified GT courses
Students with Advanced STAAR scores will be automatically enrolled.
Profile of a PAP Student (Masters on STAAR)
1st 6 Weeks- D or F = Moved out of PAP
Parent/Student Commitment form-PAP

23. Online Course Selection Begins
Wednesday February 14th 4:00PM
Online Course Selection Ends
Friday
March 2nd
8:00AM
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24. Online Course Selection
Students are required to enter their course request online in Skyward.
Students use their Skyward login and select year course request and enter the electives.
6th graders select one elective and one alternate.

25. Course Selection Form

26. Online Course Selection Instructions
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27. Online Course Selection Video

28. Course Selection Schedule

29. What’s Next? Discuss your child’s elective choice with them.
Sign your child’s course selection form and have them return it to their homeroom teacher.
Contact Mrs. Young if you have any questions.
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30. QUESTIONS?