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Woodlands Middle/High
Orientation
WELCOME
Woodlands Middle/High School Administrators
Mr.Matthew C.Smith, Principal
Ms.Ashley Jackson, Assistant Principal
Mr.Daniel Brady, Assistant Principal
Mr.Dean Parker, Dean of Students
Mr.Michael McCoy, Athletic Director
Meet our PPS Staff
GUIDANCE DEPARTMENT & PPS
Ms.Almonte-Middle School Counselor
Mrs.Bouno-Middle School Psychologist
Mr.Gaines-Middle/High Social Worker
Woodlands Middle School Teachers
Science Department
Mr.Tokarski
Mrs.Shea
Mrs.Belfiore
Mrs.Chaves
Mr.Grant
Math Department
Mr.Rekeda
Ms.Smutek
Mr.Sharpe
Mr.Rodriguez
Mr.Ettere
Ms.Donnelly
Mrs.McGraw
TEACHERS
Social Studies Department
Mrs.Browne
Mrs.Peralta
English Department
Mrs.Cinquemani
Mrs.Menick
Mr.Maignan
Mrs.Tovar
Ms.Angilletta
Ms.Brois
Woodlands Middle School Teachers
Physcial Education Department
Mrs.Mailman
Mr.Parker
Mrs.Stover
Ms.McDermott
Art/Music Department
Mrs.Johnson
Mr.Kennedy
Mr.Denniston
Ms.Newbey
Mrs.Manne
Ms.Weir
Special Education Department
Ms.Wise Ms.Cornell
Ms.Preston Mrs.Vicioso
Ms.Meekel Ms.Lee
Mr.Nicholas Mr.Vais
Ms.Lwanga
Mrs.Vasilevsky
WOODLANDS MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL STATEMENT OF PHILOSOPHY WE BELIEVE
• We believe we are advocates for academic excellence for all students.
• We believe in nurturing students’ intellectual, emotional, creative, social and
physical development.
• We believe students will achieve their full potential through collective efforts of
parents, educators, staff and community stakeholders.
• We believe in sustaining an environment that fosters open communication,
honesty and respect for the individual.
RULES
LIST
OF RULES
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OF RULES
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KEY
TIMES
WMS BELL SCHEDULE
SOCIAL EMOTIONAL LEARNING DAY (SEL)
MONDAY-FRIDAY
8:00 – 8:45
PERIOD 1
8:00 – 8:48
PERIOD 1
8:48 – 9:33
PERIOD 3
8:51 – 9:39
PERIOD 2
9:36 – 10:00
PERIOD E=MH2
9:42 – 10:30
PERIOD 3
PERIOD 3
10:03 – 10:48 1
10:33 – 11:21
10:51 – 11:36
PERIOD 4
PERIOD 4
11:24 – 12:12
11:39 – 12:24
PERIOD 5 (LUNCH)
PERIOD 5
(LUNCH)
12:15 – 1:03
12:27 – 1:12
PERIOD 6
PERIOD 6
1:15 – 2:00
1:06 – 1:54
PERIOD 7
PERIOD 7
2:03 – 2:45
1:57 – 2:45
PERIOD 8
PERIOD 8
STUDENT EXTRA HELP PERIOD
2:45PM-3:10PM
ATTENDANCE
ATTENDANCE & TARDINESS
Tardy Policy
Approved
Absences
PROMPTNESS TO SCHOOL AND CLASS
There are three (3) minutes for passing between each period.
Students must report to class before the late bell.
Students arriving to class after the late bell will be marked late.
Teachers will keep track of student lateness.
Ladder of Referral is as follows:
• Teacher Discussion with Student
• Parental Contact
• Meeting with Dean of Students
1. Personal illness
2. Illness or death in the family
3. Impassable roads, or weather making roads unsafe
4. Recognized religious holidays
5. Required attendance in court
6. Approved work program
7. Military obligation
8. Educational visitation
9. Medical Appointment
10. School Trips
We are Woodlands!
SUBJECTS
ENGLISH
English
Explore and critically analyze eclectic pieces of literature.
Navigate Google Classroom frequently to stay up to date with all assignments and materials.
Gain listening and speaking skills through the practice of Socratic Seminars.
Learn about literary elements and devices to use in all forms of writing.
Insightfully engage, participate and collaborate with peers.
Spend time researching and writing about complex issues such as the refugee experience.
Hand in lab reports and homework accurately and on time.
ENL
English as a New Language services are provided through the ELA department in a co-teach and free standing setting with Mrs.Blenk
Math
Math
- Each member of the middle school math team has multiple years of experience teaching this unique age;
- The math team works cooperatively, as we utilize the same pacing calendar; write, administer, and analyze common assessments; and, share common pedagogical strategies in our PLCs;
- The Math 7 curriculum is designed to meet the needs of the NYS Math 7 test as well as prepare students for Algebra I in 8th grade;
- "Algebra for All" in 8th grade means all 8th graders are accelerated math students who will take a June Algebra I Regents; students who pass both the class and Regents move to Geometry as 9th graders;
- AIS is provided to students who need a bit more time in a structured, consistent basis regardless of teacher;
- After school homework help and targeted test practice are offered multiple times per week for students
Social Studies
Social Studies
- Individuals & Societies 7 and 8
Two-year study of American History
- 7th grade - Native Americans in North America to the Civil War
- 8th grade - Reconstruction Era to current events and issues
Skills:
- Analyzing documents, political cartoons, maps, graphs, and charts
- Identifying perspective/bias
- Supporting claims with evidence/DBQ Writing
- Note-taking, study, and test-taking skills
- Discussion/debate
Science
- Tests, quizzes, labs, and homework are all weighted equally
- Homework is given frequently, late homework does not receive credit unless the student is absent
- Use the planner daily, it will be checked
- Keep notes, homework, and labs in a three ring binder
- Handle all lab equipment with care and respect
- Treat everyone with respect and behave appropriately
World Languages
World Languages
Arts
Art/Music
Music
What is lifelong learner?
IB Learner Profile
International Baccalaureate
- Inquirers
- Risk-takers
- Thinkers
- Communicators
- Principled
- Open-minded
- Caring
- Knowledgeable
- Balanced
- Reflective
Woodlands IB
We are IB!
Respect yourself, others, and the world around you
IB Students represent their school with Falcon pride by embodying all attributes of the IB Learner Profile.
Think Global - Act Local
IB Students take part in and contribute to their local community and their global community.
Learn, practice, share
IB Students learn by practicing their ATL skills, collaborating with others, and sharing their knowledge.
WMHS PBIS
PBIS EXPECTATIONS
PBIS is a set of expectations that help us create a positive and caring environment in the middle school!
Students are rewarded for following these expectations and using positive behaviors!
Falcons are Safe, Respectful, and Responsible!
School-Wide
Expectations
Safe
- Keep personal space & hands to self
- Follow technology zones
- Report bullying behaviors to an adult
- Use appropriate language
- Respect dress code
- Respect school property & keep graffiti free
Respectful
- On time
- On task
- Awareness/self-control
- Persist and show effort
Responsible
Reward
System
Falcons soar by earning wings!!
- Be Safe, Respectful and Responsible!
- Teachers and other staff give wings when they see positive behaviors!
How?
- Student names are chosen from grade level box
- Select from the prize menu
- Includes things like positive call home, teacher for a period, or reserving a seat in the cafeteria (plus more!)
Weekly Rewards
- Grade with the most wings wins at the end of the quarter!
- Pick from things like Ice Cream party or DJ Lunch (plus more!)
Quarterly Rewards
Be on time
Stay organized
Learn!
General Middle
School Expectations
- 3 minutes between periods
- Teachers close doors
- If you're late, you need a pass
On-time
- Use your locker period 1, before or after lunch (period 5), and period 8
- Use your planner to remember when assignments are due
Organized
- Complete your assignments - classwork and homework!
- Study for tests
- Stay for extra help
Gain some knowledge!
Honor Roll Requirements
Students must meet all the criteria for enrollment in honors in the seventh grade. The criteria is as follows:
- CoGat qualitative and numeric achievement
- BAS Benchmark Assessment in ELA
- A final grade of at least 90 in a content area
- A score of 3 or greater on the NYS assessment in 5th grade
- Successful score on the Spanish proficiency exam
ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT
Parent-Teacher Meeting
Schedule an appointment to meet with your child's teachers/ PPS staff to discuss
- Child's academic
- Social well being
- Emotional growth
- Overall Concerns
- Course selections
- Academic opportunities
- Special education
Academic Communication
Teacher Meetings
Counselor Email: Calmonte@greenburghcsd.org
Phone:914-761-6052 ext 3084
Psychologist Email:Kbuono@greenburghcsd.org
914-761-6052 ext 3086
Woodlands Middle School we believe in collaborating with all members of our community to ensure students success in their academic and social endeavors.
- PLC Meetings
- RTI Meetings
- PPS Meeting
Teacher Homework Help
Monday-Friday
2:45PM-3:10PM
After-School Extra Homework Help
Monday-Thursday
3:00PM-4:20PM
Additional Support Systems
National Honors Society Tutor ( Students from our NHS offer to tutor their younger peers)
Schedule TBD
Math & ELA Labs
Math & ELA Labs
In addiction, to all of our support we have infused an extra 96 minute of academic support in our ELA and Math classes for students who scored levels 1 and 2 in their state assessments.
ELA Labs focus on
- Specific comprehension
- Writing needs
- Test prep strategies
- Annotation
- Note-taking Skills
Math AIS Labs focus on
- An Opening "Sprint" for fluency support. The "sprints" are skills-based questions sets taken from the NYS Engage Modules from grades 3-8.
- Classroom content practice T
- Classroom presentation based on content practice
- Homework help
National Junior Honor Society
Enrichment opportunities
Eligibility Requirement
- Students in grades 7 and 8 must have a cumulative GPA of 90 or above over three marking periods to receive an application to become a member of NJHS
- Applications require students to elaborate on how they exemplify the key components of NJHS (including a minimum of ten (10) hours of community service)
- Applications will be reviewed by a faculty council
- Selected candidates will be notified by the end of May
Builders Club
BUILDERS CLUB
Woodlands Builders projects include :
- Food drives
- Thankful Tuesday appreciation notes
- School beautification service day
- A children's book drive
- Kindness Rocks
- Composing thanking first responders during quarantine.
Sports
Sports & Extra Curriculum Clubs
- Sports Important Dates
- ¨ Fall Modified Football begins September 10, 2020
- ¨ Fall Modified Sports begins September 14, 2020
- ¨ Winter Modified Sports begins November 30, 2020
- ¨ Spring Modified Sports begins March 22, 2021
WHAT SPORTS ARE OFFERED?
FALL SPORTS
- Cheerleading
- Football
- Boys Soccer
- Girls Soccer
- Cross Country
- Girls Swimming
- Girls Tennis
- Volleyball
SPRING SPORTS
- Baseball
- Softball
- Track
- Golf
- Boys Tennis
WINTER SPORTS
- Cheerleading
- Boys Basketball
- Girls Basketball
- Boys Swimming
- Indoor Track
- Bowling
- Fencing
- Wrestling
- The Modified Athletic Program level of competition consists of athletic opportunities for students in 7th and 8th grades.
- Modified provides a bridge between recreational activities and the structure of an Interscholastic Athletic Program, which is governed by the rules & regulations of New York State Public High School Athletic Association and Section 1.
- It is our goal for all student-athletes to have quality and meaningful experiences through maximizing participation,
- providing quality instruction, having meaningful opportunities to test skills in competitive situations, and maintain safety to ensure practices and competitions are equitable.