WELCOME TO
WESCLIN MIDDLE SCHOOL
7TH GRADE
REGISTRATION PACKET
2015-2016 SCHOOL YEAR
All registration forms are due back to your 1st
Hour teacher by Friday, May 22, 2015
ACADEMIC PREP
Each 7th grade student will be assigned to an ACADEMIC PREP class for the school year.
During the Academic Prep class period students participate in many activities, projects
and learning experiences and also may receive RTI. Chorus is also held during
Academic Prep.
Character Education is a big part of Wesclin Middle School. During your Academic Prep
Class the following themes will be discussed each month:
August / September—Responsibility
October—Confidence
November—Honesty
December—Generosity
January—Determination
February—Courtesy
March—Self-Control
April—Respect
May—Health & Prevention
STUDENT OF THE QUARTER
“Winning Warriors” will be honored according to the character education themes and
academics. Awards are given to two 7th grade students each quarter.
REPORT CARDS
1st Quarter report cards are given to parents at the Parent Teacher Conferences. 2nd
Quarter (1st semester) Report Cards will be sent home with students after Christmas
Break. 3rd Quarter Report Cards will be sent home with students. 4th Quarter (2nd
Semester) Report Cards will be mailed after school is dismissed for the summer.
OTHER INFORMATION
•The School day begins at 8:15 a.m. and ends at 3:03 p.m.
•Most information will be sent home via TeacherEase, either from the 7th Grade Team
Leader or the office.
The following topics will be taught in each course;
several items are cross-curricular in each subject.
LANGUAGE ARTS – Mrs. Marchal
•Vocabulary
•Writing
Narrative
Expository
Original Poetry
Argumentative
Other short response essays / projects/outlines
•Reading
Novels The Outsiders, Westing Game, Al Capone Does My Shirts, and Drums,
Girls, and Dangerous Pie
Poetry
News Articles/Informational Text
•Grammar
Parts of Speech
Parts of Sentence
Kinds of Sentences
Agreement of Subject and Verb
•Speaking/Listening
Demonstration Speech
Commemorative Speech for Black History Month
Interviewing
LANGUAGE SKILLS - Ms. Greene, Mrs. Marchal, Ms. Kleinhoffer
The emphasis in the classroom is placed on the acquisition of skills to make students
better readers. The teacher will read to the student’s daily. By year’s end, they will
have listened to and responded to 3-4 novels. Students will also read several books on
their own.
To accompany the literature selections, students will focus on improving fluency, speed,
comprehension, vocabulary and critical thinking skills. Three times during the year,
students will complete a timed fluency and comprehension assessment.
Students will read a wide variety of nonfiction to help extend background knowledge of
the novel topics. Some examples include: the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum
website, nonfiction narratives, and eBooks.
SOCIAL STUDIES - Mr. Brede, Mrs. Rieger
Colonial America
Colonial Growth
French and Indian War
Road to Independence
American Revolution
Articles of Confederation
Black History Month Project
U.S. Constitution
Lewis and Clark
War of 1812
Growth and Expansion--Project
Conflict between the North and the
South
Civil War
SCIENCE – Mrs. Lauderdale, Mr. Wuebbles
Scientific Method
Animal and Plant Cells
Basic Chemistry (diffusion and osmosis)
Cell Division
Basic Genetics
Evolution
Viruses
Bacteria
Protists
Fungi
Plant Life
Body Systems
Frog Dissections
Ecology
*Curriculum may be changed in
accordance with state requirements as
new information becomes available
MATH – Mrs. Donovan, Mrs. Rieger
Operations with Rational Numbers
Operations with Integers
Ratios and Proportions
Algebraic Expressions, Equations &
Inequalities
Similar Figures
3D Figures
Angles
Circles
Surface Area
Volume
Probability
Measures of Central Tendency
Measures of Variation
Mean Absolute Deviation
PHYSICAL EDUCATION - Mr. Moore
Girls are required to wear orange T-shirts and black shorts or black sweatpants. Boys
are required to wear gray t-shirts and black shorts. The students will be able to
purchase their shirts on Registration/Fee Days. The shirts will be designed for the
students to put their name on the front with a permanent marker. Shorts or sweats
can be any shorts or sweats they have or they can be bought at any local suppliers.
Teamwork and individuality are stressed depending on activity. P.E. Classes can consist
of any of the following activities:
Physical fitness testing
Calisthenics
Flag Football
Dodgeball
Floor Hockey
Circuit Training
Softball
Relay Races
Basketball
Line Soccer
Kickball
Volleyball
Track & Field
Team Handball
Pickle Ball
Golf
Speedball
Town Ball
Wall Ball
Badminton
BAND - Mr. Washburn and CHORUS - Mrs. Page
Both band and chorus meet during the school day and are considered part of the middle school
curriculum (as opposed to an extra-curricular activity). The prerequisite for being a member of either
band or chorus is participation in the appropriate ensemble at the beginner level. All other students
must have instructor permission before enrolling. A limited number of beginners may be accepted
into the band if extreme circumstances occur (at the discretion of the band director). You can reach
Mr. Washburn at washburr@wesclin.k12.il.us or 224-7341 ext. 1219 for more information.
Both groups typically present four concerts each year. Individual students are eligible to participate
in a number of activities including the Illinois Music Education Association District Festival, the Clinton
County Junior High Music Festival, and other events as they become available.
HOMEWORK CLUB
Homework Club is held one day a week after school until 4:00. A teacher supervises the students.
Students must have a signed parent permission form and must provide their own transportation
home.
THURSDAY WORK DETENTION
We do not allow middle school students to receive a zero for incomplete assignments. Instead,
students are given a Work Detention. The detentions are served on Thursdays after school until at
least 4:00 p.m., but an adult supervisor is there until 5:00 p.m. allowing time for the students to
complete their incomplete assignment. The grade is then taken at 50%. The best way to be a
successful student at Wesclin Middle School is to NEVER have to be in THURSDAY WORK
DETENTION.
STUDENT COUNCIL - Mrs. Marchal
Elections for Student Council Representatives will be held in September. The officers are elected and
will be held by 8th grade students. In addition, there will be four 8th grade, six 7th grade, and four 6th
grade representatives elected to the Council. Students must have a petition signed by twenty-five
students in your grade level. This allows the student to be on the ballot for election. Student
Council Representatives will serve on various committees throughout the year. Some activities
include:
•Red Ribbon Week
•Courtesy Week
•Spirit Week
•Dances
•Val-o-grams
•Citizenship Projects
•Concessions at Home Basketball Games
•And many more fun activities!
Our purpose is to provide meaningful activities for our student body and to help train members in
leadership qualities. The Wesclin Middle School Student Council enhances the school environment as
it promotes school spirit and serves our community throughout the year.
Committee meetings are held during school, but our projects require preparation time at home.
Being a representative is a demanding job that requires much dedication, responsibility, and
organization. It is a position that requires you to be an example of good citizenship to your
classmates. Members must attend all meetings and maintain a 2.0 or higher grade point average.
Members who receive more than fifteen disciplinary points will be dismissed from the Council.
We are very proud of our Wesclin Middle School Student Council. Plan now to be a young leader in
training on the Wesclin Middle School Student Council.
HONOR SOCIETY - Mrs. Emig
Activities Include:
•Friendship Week
•Three Honor Roll Parties
•Canned Food Drive
•Bingo at Trenton Village
•Concessions at Home Basketball Games
•Teacher Appreciation Week
•Rotten Forgotten Easter Egg Hunt
•Egg Decorating Contest
•8th Grade Dinner/Dance
Students are eligible to apply for membership in the Honor Society immediately following the 1st
Semester of their sixth grade year, the first week of their seventh grade year or their eighth grade
year.
To apply for membership students must meet the following criteria:
• 6th grade students must achieve a 4.0 GPA during the first semester
• 7th grade students must achieve a GPA of 3.8 or better at the completion of their 6th grade year
• 8th grade students must achieve a GPA of 3.8 or better at the completion of their 7th grade year.
A letter will notify students if they are eligible to apply but they must complete the application
process to become a member. Students are selected on the criteria of scholarship, service,
leadership and character; therefore, members are expected to meet certain requirements in order to
remain a member of the Chapter.
Requirements:
 Honor Society members receiving 6 or more discipline points will be placed on probation for a
maximum of four weeks during which time he/she must complete point reduction sheets until
their total points are below the 6 point level.
Honor Society meetings are held during the school day.
SPORTS
BOYS
• Baseball
• Basketball
• Track
• Cheer
• Cross Country
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GIRLS
Softball
Basketball
Volleyball
Cheerleading
Dance
Track
Cross Country
BASEBALL – “A” Team Mr. Dunning & “B” Team Mr. Groennert
Baseball tryouts/practice will be held for 6th and 7th graders on Thursday, July 30, 2015 and for 8th
graders it will be held on Wednesday, July 29, 2015. Tryouts are held at the Trenton Park from 9:0011:00. All boys who want to try out for the team should be present. Practice information will be
given to those making the team after tryouts. Any questions, please call Coach Dunning 618-3346904.
SOFTBALL – “A” Team Mr. Behrman & “B” Team TBA
The Softball tryouts/practice will be Wednesday, July 29th and Thursday, July 30th for 6th, 7th and 8th
grade girls. Times are 8:30 AM – 11:00 AM. These tryouts will be held at the Trenton Park. All girls
who want to try out for the team should be present. Any questions, please call Coach Behrman 618304-5806.
DANCE – Miss Haar
The Dance tryouts will be Tuesday, June 2nd, Wednesday, June 3rd and Thursday, June 4th from 6:008:30 p.m. in the North Gym. Any questions, please call Coach Haar at 618-698-9084.
CHEER – Mrs. Jasper
The Cheer tryouts will be held May 27th from 3:00-6:00 in the H.S. gym and Thursday, May 28th and
Friday, May 29th from 1:00-4:00 in the H.S. gym. Any questions, please call Coach Jasper at 618604-2095.
For our Softball, Baseball, Dance & Cheer Students
Sports Physicals and Insurance Waivers
A current athletic physical and an insurance waiver must be on file in the Middle School Office prior
to all athletic tryouts. Please make arrangements for these requirements to be completed over the
summer or prior to the first day of tryouts/practice. We find it is best to get physicals over the
summer, in order for the students to be eligible to try-out and/or participate in all athletics
throughout the school year. Attached you will find an insurance waiver to be completed and brought
to the coach on the day of tryouts. Also attached is a sports physical form if needed.
RESPECT-RESPECT-RESPECT-RESPECT-RESPECT
Wesclin Midle School Registration Information
2015-2016 School Year
REGISTRATION - FEE DAYS
This year’s registration will be held on
Tuesday, August 4th from 12:00 – 7:00 p.m.
and
th
Wednesday, August 5 from 12:00 – 7:00 p.m.
It will be held in the cafeteria at Wesclin Middle School.
STUDENTS WILL GET THEIR SCHEDULES AT REGISTRATION
Mr. Freeze and Mrs. Nielsen will be at registration to answer any questions.
Locks – You will be able to purchase two combination locks from us on fee days - one for your hall
locker (books) and one for the P.E. locker. We prefer that students buy their locks from us, because
we have a key to access those locks in case we need to get into their lockers. The cost of each lock is
$5.00. It should be a one-time purchase because these locks are kept by the students up through
their high school years. The 8th graders should have their locks from when they were in 7th grade!!!
ORIENTATION NIGHT
On Thursday, August 13th, at 6:30 p.m. Wesclin Middle School will host an Orientation Night in the
North Gym. All 7th grade students and their families are invited to attend. At this time, the students
will be introduced to their teachers and staff. The students will then be dismissed to find their
classrooms where the teachers will be available to talk with the students and their families on a more
personal level. Please remember to bring your schedules with you that night. The purpose of
Orientation Night is to help the students overcome those first day “jitters.”
“WELCOME TO WESCLIN MIDDLE SCHOOL”
FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL IS MONDAY, AUGUST 17, 2015
Baseball Tryouts 6th & 7th Grade ♦ July 30th ♦ 9:00-11:00
Baseball Tryouts 8th Grade ♦ July 29th ♦ 9:00-11:00
Softball Tryouts 6th, 7th and 8th Grade ♦ July 29th & 30th ♦ 8:30-11:00
Dance – June 2nd, June 3rd, June 4th ♦ 6:00-8:30 p.m.
Cheer – May 27th 3:00-6:00, May 28th & May 29th ♦ 1:00-4:00
Picture Day ♦ September 10th
Picture Retake Day ♦ October 29th
2015 – 2016
WESCLIN MIDDLE SCHOOL
7th GRADE SCHOOL SUPPLY LIST
1 Divided Binder. Example – Trapper Keeper or three ring binder.
5 Folders that fit in the binder.
Loose Leaf Paper
Blue or Black Pens
Pencils/Erasers
1 Calculator (Algebra – Scientific or better, Pre-Algebra – Basic or
better, 7th grade – Basic or better)
3-ring binder (1-inch) and loose leaf paper for Math instead of a
notebook
Notecards
5 Spiral notebooks for each subject
Post-Its
Highlighters
The following items need to be brought in by all students and collected by
their 1st hour teacher.
1. Box of markers
2. Two box of tissues – at least two
3. 2 Glue Sticks
4. Girls – bring in one container of Hand Sanitizer
Boys – bring in one container of Clorox Wipes