| CLASSES
Westfield Middle School operates on a 9 period day. Students attend
core classes (language arts and literature, math, science, and social
studies) everyday, all year. Students take nine-week courses in
Art, Family and Consumer Science, Heath and Communications and twelve-week
exploratory courses in Spanish, Drama and General Music. All students
participate in daily Physical Education.
FINES/TEXTBOOKS/MISCELLANEOUS
Students who have encumbered fines, have missing books or other
obligations, will be ineligible to participate in events, dances,
activities, and field trips that occur during the year, celebrations
and year-end class trips.
INSPECTION OF INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS
Parents or guardians of any student may inspect any instructional
materials used in schools. Those materials include textbooks, teacher’s
manuals, films and tapes. Call the principal's office for an appointment
if you wish to view any of these items.
ORGANIZATION AND STUDY SKILLS
Students are required to carry and use a plan book to keep track
of assignments and upcoming tests and events. Teachers allow time
in class for students to copy assignments into their planner. We
encourage parents to require their student to bring the plan book
home nightly to keep informed about student assignments. The school
provides the first plan book each year; students must pay to replace
lost or damaged plan books.
OTHER RELATED PROGRAMS FOR STUDENTS
All students receive training in library skills and computer research
searches. Additionally, all students are trained in word processing
and related computer skills.
SPECIAL PROGRAMS
During the school day, students who qualify are assigned to receive
assistance from our Resource teachers, Speech Therapist, Supportive
Reading Instructor, Social Worker, Counselor, or Band teacher. Students
may miss regular class time to receive these services. Parents and/or
students may initiate their own requests for Counseling or Social
Work services.
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GRADING SYSTEM
The grading system is as follows:
100-90 = A = 4 points
89-80 = B = 3 points
79-70 = C = 2 points
69-60 = D = 1 point
59- 0 = F = 0 points
At the end of each grading period, the school calculates each
student's grade point average (GPA). The school converts each letter
grade into the number of points, adds the total points from all
grades earned, and divides the total points earned by the total
number of grades. If the student has a grade point average of:
4.000 – 3.8 student has earned HIGHEST HONORS
3.799 – 3.5 student has earned HIGH HONORS
3.499 – 3.2 student has earned HONORS
1.999 – 1.5 student is on ACADEMIC WARNING
1.499 – 0 student is on ACADEMIC PROBATION
HONOR ROLL
HIGHEST AND HIGH HONORS: At the end
of each grading period, students will be recognized with an award
at the Honor Roll Assemblies, with the exception of fourth quarter.
HONORS: These students have their
names published, along with Highest and High Honor Roll students,
in the Honor Roll section of the Parent Newsletter and receive recognition
for their academic achievement.
ACADEMIC WARNING AND ACADEMIC PROBATION
Students on academic warning or probation are placed in a special
monitoring program which also includes counseling, and weekly reports
until they raise their grade point average to 1.5 or better. Students
on probation lose their opportunity to participate in extra-curricular
activities and sports while they are on probation.
REPORTING ACADEMIC PROGRESS TO PARENTS
Progress Reports are mailed each quarter in the fourth week for
each student who is averaging a "D" or "F" in
their subjects. Progress Reports are mailed to parents. Report Cards
are mailed in November, January, April, and June and the mailing
occurs approximately one week after the end of the quarter.
GRADUATION
Students must have a GPA of 1.50 to be promoted to high school.
Those students below 1.50 will be required to attend a Lake Park
High School summer bridge program to earn promotion. To attend and
participate in graduation ceremonies, students needs a GPA of 1.50
higher and be in good standing with regards to the Code of Conduct
to earn the right to participate in the commencement ceremonies
and end of the year celebration activities.
RETENTION
Decisions regarding retention and promotion are made on an individual
basis. A student with a GPA of 1.49 or below may be offered a provisional
promotion and monitored closely the following school year to ensure
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