1. WOODLAKE HILLS MIDDLE SCHOOL August 20, 2015 5:30 p.m.

2. WHMS Administrative Team 2015-2016
Victoria Haggard
6th Grade Assistant Principal
John Griffin
8th Grade Assistant Principal
Principal
Mona Hopkins
7th Grade Assistant Principal
Ashley Hawk
Academic Dean

3. 6th Grade TEAM Administrative & Counseling
Victoria Haggard
6th Grade Assistant Principal
WHMS Principal
Aimee Shimek
6th Grade Counselor

4. Instructional Support
Counselors:
Ms. Shimek: 6th Grade
Ms. McClellan: 7th Grade
Mr. Cepeda: 8th Grade
Librarian/Media Specialist:
Ms. Adame-Moylan

5. Support Services Nurse: Elizabeth Williamson, RN
Boys & Girls Club
All current Woodlake students are welcomed to sign up for Boys & Girls Club after school program.
The program is 100% Funded by the ARMY.
After school tutoring is a service provided by the Boys & Girls Clubs.
Boys & Girls Clubs of San Antonio offers interactive games, pool, sporting equipment and many athletic events such as flag football, volleyball, etc.
Hours are from 3:30-7pm. Student members must be picked up by 6:45 p.m.
Students who are enrolled in extracurricular activity may come to the program after practice.
Nurse:
Elizabeth Williamson, RN
Diane Rosenthal, Asst.
Be Wise, Immunize
Campus Police Officer
Officer Ruiz
Boys & Girls Club
TBA
Room B121

6. ACADEMICS Grading: Report Card: 6 weeks grading period
Progress Reports: every 3 weeks
Parent Center: Available Daily
Grades updated every Monday
English & Reading – minimum of 1 grade per week
Other subjects – minimum of 2 grades per week

7. Attendance overview
Daily attendance is critical to student success. Please refer to Board Policy FEC (Local) for further information.
A parent and/or doctor’s note is needed for every absence- turned into the attendance clerk upon student’s return to school.
Attendance is taken every class period.
After 3 unexcused absences, the campus will send a warning letter; set up a parent/student/administrator conference; an attendance plan will be put in place.
The campus will continue to address unexcused absences #4-10.
10 + Unexcused absences will generate a district & court attendance intervention plan.
Absentee Work Policy: 1 day for every day missed.
Tardy: Arriving to class after bell.
Unexcused tardies will be addressed by the campus at grade level.

8. discipline Respect vs. Obedience
Discipline Document Form: Step process for referrals:
Teacher Conference with Student & Parent Call
Teacher/Parent Conference, Counselor
Office Referral/ Parent Call
Cell Phones
Phone must be off and concealed during instructional hours.
When phone is confiscated, it will be released to parent after $15.00 fee is paid.
Administrator in charge: Mr. Griffin
Bullying – Persistent and consistent over time.

9. DRESS CODE highlights Tops:
Any collared shirt (Polo type or button down)
T-shirts with college or JISD campus spirit logo. Appropriate military logo shirts are also acceptable.
No sheer/see-thru/mesh tops
Pants:
Pants must fit at the waist and be properly hemmed or cuffed at or below the ankle. No dragging and NO SAGGING!
Belts must be worn and appropriately sized with garment
Pants, slacks, jeans, capri pants, skirts, skorts, dresses, and walking shorts (knee-length)
No leggings or jeggings
Pants may be any color as well as plaid
No slicing, rips, tears above the knee
***District dress code is on Judson ISD website***

10. DRESS CODE CONT.
Hair must be of natural color: no shades of pink, bright red, orange, yellow, green, blue, or purple.
Identification Badges: Mandatory Grades 6-12
ID’s will be worn at all times during the school day and at all school functions. ID’s are not to be defaced or have any items placed on the front or the back. Each student will be issued a plastic ID card. The first ID card is issued free. A charge of $5.00 will be made for replacement cards. While at school or attending any school function, students must be in dress code and visibly wear their ID Card.
See Student Code of Conduct (SCOC) for more specifics on dress code.

11. Lockers/TEXTBOOKS
With the exception of P.E., lockers are not used at WHMS.
Locks and baskets are issued by the coaching department. Students are taught how to use them and always encouraged to use them during PE.
Students have access to books in their classrooms.
Parents can check out a set of textbooks from the librarian.

12. transportation
Information on Student Bus Route and Bus Number can be found on the Judson website,
On the main page, click “Parents”
Under JISD Connections, click “Transportation”
Transportation Contact Info
(210)
Office Hours: Monday -Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Riding the bus is a privilege. Consequences will be handled according to infraction.

13. COURSE SELECTIONS CORE COURSES ELECTIVES English P.E. (1/2 or full yr)
(Regular, Pre-Ap)
Math
(Regular, TAG)
Social Studies
(Regular, Pre-AP)
Science
(Regular, Pre-AP, TAG)
Reading
(All regular)
P.E. (1/2 or full yr)
Health (1/2 yr)
Exploring careers (1/2 yr)
Theater (1/2 yr)
Art (1/2 yr)
Band, Orchestra, Choir (1 yr)

14. Food Services Cafeteria Manager: Tammie Tennison 210-619-0396
Student Prices
Breakfast: FREE: Ends at 7:50am
Lunch: $2.00 (Students do not eat free on first days of school)
New application each year for Free & Reduced Lunch
On-Line Services
Meal Pay Plus (24-48 hour delay after deposit)
Cafeteria opens : 7:20 a.m. Breakfast ends: 7:50 a.m.

15. Clubs & organizations Library/book club Yearbook club Boys to Men club
Girls R.U.L.E. club
National Junior Honor Society (NJHS)
STALL / Academic UIL
***Students are always encouraged to form
their own clubs with a campus sponsor***

16. communication Call or visit school: 210-661-1110 Websites:
Campus:
District:
Parent Center:
All parents must re-register!
Blackboard Connect
Update your phone numbers with registrar
Volunteer Training: Dates and Times TBA
PTO Meetings: Ms. White

17. Daily schedule Regular Day: 8:00am – 3:30pm
First bell is at 7:55am; after 8am is considered tardy
All students must be off campus by 3:30pm, unless staying for a sponsored afterschool activity
Seven 50 minute class periods
Advisory:
Beginning of Day- 30 minutes: Focus-College and Career Readiness/Counselor Activities as Needed
4-minute passing period between classes
6th grade lunch: 11:14am-11:44am
Early Release Days: 8:00am - 12:15pm

18. FIRST DAY Procedures Student Drop-Off: West Parking Lot
Students exit bus/car & report to cafeteria.
Students will look for their name on list posted in cafeteria or in the front of the school.
Room number by name is their advisory class.
Students will receive schedules in that class.
At Advisory, students will receive an Advisory Packet. Please complete & return to school.
Important information to update our files.
Be sure your child knows their bus number!!

19. supplies Clear or Mesh Backpack
Each teacher will send a welcome letter and a supply list specific to their class
General Supply list located on the WHMS Website
P.E. Uniforms are REQUIRED for all students
$20.00 each (CASH ONLY)
Will be sold during the first week of school
Submit payments to P.E. Coaches

20. WELCOME to Woodlake Hills Middle School
where WE are
COMMITTED TO EXCELLENCE!