Woodrow Wilson Middle School provides a middle school experience to students in sixth, seventh, and eighth grade, within a student population of approximately 800 students of various abilities, needs, and interests. The faculty is dedicated to providing the complete middle school experience to our students. Woodrow Wilson Middle School prides itself in offering a great academic program which includes an honors program, regular education program, and a full spectrum of special education services. Woodrow Wilson’s athletic teams are consistently among the elite in the Erie City Metro League. Woodrow Wilson Middle School ensures that all students are involved in a club or activity by providing clubs and activities for all students during the school day. Woodrow Wilson believes that the Middle School experience provides the optimal educational experience that promotes the social, emotional, physical, and intellectual development of all middle school students.

 

Woodrow Wilson Middle School’s Parent Involvement Policy (PIP)

Woodrow Wilson Middle School is committed to the belief that all children can learn and acknowledges that parents and guardians share in the success of their children. We believe that working together as a team is the key to our success.

Parents, guardians, teachers, and administrators are encouraged to keep the lines of communication open between the home and school. We strongly believe that a child’s education is a shared responsibility between the home and the school. A Home/School Involvement Compact was jointly developed with parents. It outlines the agreed upon shared responsibilities of the teachers, students and parents at Woodrow Wilson Middle School to improve student achievement

We view parents as important decision makers in the academic lives of their children. Middle school students are at a particularly unique stage in their development, and communication between the home and school is crucial.

To this end, Woodrow Wilson Middle School parents, staff, and students are all invited to meet jointly to develop our school-wide Parent Involvement Policy (PIP) and Home/School Involvement Compact in the spring of each school year. Relevant workshops, programs, and activities will be offered to our parents throughout the school year. We encourage all of our parents to take part in what our school has to offer. Parents are equal partners, and we value their input.

All parents are invited to create and revise next year’s Parent Involvement Policy or Home/School Involvement Compact. Please contact our Title I School-wide Support teachers, Mr. Kuhar or Mrs. J. Baker (874-6600) if you are interested.

Woodrow Wilson Middle School parent-teacher conferences will be held during different times of the day over the course of two days in November each year. Parents are also encouraged to schedule parent meetings with the teachers throughout the year as needed. If parents would like to schedule a conference with their child’s teacher(s), the office may be contacted directly and arrangements will be made with 24-hour notice. Parents are encouraged to call, email, or write notes to teachers if there are any questions or concerns throughout the school year. Interpreters are available, upon request, to meet with you and your child’s teacher(s).

Title I regulations state that we must notify parents of the existence of a parent resource center if one exists. The parent resources are on a table in the main office of the school. If parents have a special request or need information on a specific topic, please contact one of our Title I School-wide Support teachers previously listed or our 7th/8th grade guidance counselor, Ms. Peck (874-6600).

Additional Title I Information

* A Title I meeting for all parents will be held in the fall of each school year detailing the requirements of the Title I programs and the rights of parents. Also, the School-wide Support teachers will provide all parents with timely information about the Title I program as well as additional important information. All parent meetings are advertised via Wilson’s Facebook page, emailed electronic newsletters, the school website, and One Calls.

* Title I funds have been set aside to help facilitate a wide range of parent involvement activities including childcare, home visit expenses to enable parents to participate in school-related meetings, and training sessions.

* All parents will be invited to help create, review, and provide feedback for the improvement of the school’s Title I program at the end of the school year by completing a “Needs Assessment Survey.” This survey will also allow parents to provide feedback on parent involvement activities and make suggestions to help guide staff professional development for the upcoming school year.

* Woodrow Wilson Middle School has a School-wide Positive Behavior Improvement Support (SWPBIS) program co-developed with parents, teachers and students. The Home/School Compact developed by parents and teachers supports this SWBPIS program. Woodrow Wilson Middle School parents, students, and teachers agree to the following tenants: We are safe. We are responsible. We are respectful.

* When Woodrow Wilson Middle School students are safe, responsible, and respectful, they can earn “positively presidential” paper coins. Coins can be traded in for prizes.

1 coin = candy, 5 coins = “preferred seating” at lunch,

10 coins = a dress down pass for a random day, 25 coins = take out lunch

* Woodrow Wilson Middle School parents are involved in the revising and editing of the school’s School-wide Improvement Plan. All parents are welcome to attend the upcoming annual planning meeting in May 2017. Please watch Wilson’s Facebook page and website for additional information.

* Woodrow Wilson Middle School parents are involved in the revising and editing of the school’s School-wide Program Plan. All parents are welcome to attend the upcoming annual planning meeting in May 2017. Please watch Wilson’s Facebook page and website for additional information.

* All parents will be provided with a description and explanation of the school’s curriculum, the forms of assessment used to measure academic progress, and the proficiency levels all students are expected to meet.

* Parents will be informed of the PA Common Core academic content standards, student achievement standards, local academic assessments, and how to sign in and monitor student grades and progress using the Infinite Campus Parent Portal. Parent training on the Parent Portal is available to all parents.

* Woodrow Wilson Middle School provides materials and training to help all parents work with their children to improve their children’s achievement. Examples of training include: parental involvement training, literacy training, homework help, and technology use. Parents are always welcome to contact one of our Title I School-wide Support teachers, Mr. Kuhar or Mrs. J. Baker (814-874-6600), if more assistance or information is needed on any of the aforementioned items.

* Parents will also be encouraged to formulate suggestions and participate in decisions related to the education of their children. These suggestions, as appropriate, will be implemented in a timely fashion.

 

Shirts

 

Shirts must be oxford, buttoned polo or turtleneck style with sleeves short or long

Have a collar

Shirts must betucked into the pants at all times 

Undershirts must be a solid school color

Shirts must be buttoned

Shirts with decorative buttons are not permitted

Any solid color (e.g., no patterns, words, pictures, etc.).

 

Sweaters/Sweatshirts

Sweaters/sweatshirts may be crew neck, v-neck, cardigan or turtleneck

May only be worn with a collared shirt or turtleneck underneath

Hooded sweatshirts, fleece jackets/shirts are not acceptable

Outside scarves and hats are not permitted

Any solid color (e.g., no patterns, words, pictures, ect.)

 

Pants

“Dress” or “docker” style only

No jeans (no denim material) or sweat pants. Leggings, yoga pants, tights or stretch pants may only be worn under appropriate dress code attire (not by themselves) 

Pants may not be oversized

Must be worn at the waist

Any solid color (e.g., no patterns, words, pictures, ect.)

 

Shorts/Capris

Must be worn at the waist

Not after November 1 or before April 1

The hem of shorts must be at or lower than the children’s fingertips when their arms are straight at their sides.

Any solid color (e.g., no patterns, words, pictures, ect.)

 

Jumpers/Skirts

Must be worn at the waist

The hem of jumpers and skirts must be at or lower than the children’s fingertips when their arms are straight at their sides.

No tutus

Any solid color (e.g., no patterns, words, pictures, ect.)

 

Shoes

Dress shoes

Sneakers

Not permitted: high heels, sandals, open-toed shoes, flip-flops, slippers and “wheelies”. All shoes must have hard soles.

 

Logos

Shirts, sweaters and sweatshirts with school name are acceptable.

All other logos are not allowed.

 

Non-Dress Code Days

When a dress-down day is scheduled, the following are not permitted:   tutus, pajama pants, open-toes shoes, ripped jeans, hoodies, jerseys, drug, weapons, alcohol or smoking references. All shirts must have sleeves (no tank tops or spaghetti straps). Everything must fit. Additionally, shorts must meet the fingertip rule and may not be worn between November 1 and April 1.

 

School officials reserve the right to make a judgment about any ambiguity in style, color, length, and/or fit of school attire.