Woodbridge Middle - Middle Grade Forums

Woodbridge Middle - Middle Grade Forums

VIRGINIA SCHOOL TO WATCH
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MODEL SCHOOL—VISITOR’S GUIDE
Woodbridge Middle School
2008-2009 School Statistics
Profile of Success
We believe in promoting an inclusive setting
where All are RESPECTED and achievement is
EXPECTED
Community: Suburban
Enrollment: 970
Grade Levels: 6-8
School Schedule: Modified block
Designated 2008
Woobridge Middle School (WMS) ● Prince William County
Schools ● Skyles Calhoun, Principal ● 2201 York Drive,
Woodbridge, VA 22192 ● Tel 703.494.3181, Fax
703.491.1441 ● http://woodbridge.ms.groupfusion.net
Student Demographics
• 29.4% White
• 28.7% Hispanic
• 28.0% Black/African American
• 8.60% Asian/Pacific Islander
• 5.30% Unspecified
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14.7% Gifted
11.6% ESOL
12.8% Special Education
42.8% Economically Disadvantaged
2007-08 Fully Accredited, Made AYP
Specialty: Same Gender Program
School Characteristics and Practices highlights:
Academic Excellence
Block Scheduling/90 minutes core
instruction
Differentiation of Instruction and
Standards-based Assessments
Same Gender Class Option
Common Formative/Summative
Assessments
Inclusion
Professional Learning Communities
Student Support Structures
Block Scheduling
Seminole Study Sessions
Student Support Program
PEP Program
School Fusion
Study Island
Seminole Pioneers-males
HER O Club- females
Edulink In-Touch Online
Learn/Earn Advisory
Homework Club
Learn/Earn Advisory
Homework Club
Sustained Silent Reading
Bi-week Self Assessments
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VIRGINIA SCHOOL TO WATCH
MODEL SCHOOL—VISITOR’S GUIDE
Developmental Responsiveness
School Fusion Communication between Home/School
Newsletters-Principal/Team, Grade Level
Edulink In Touch On Line
Principal’s Advisory, PTO
40 Developmental Assets and School-Wide Tips
SCA /Student Activities
PEP, School Parent Liaison
Social Equity
WMS Student Recognition
Seminole PRIDE, Red Referrals
Academic Achievement
Seminoles Pioneers Club, Her O Club
Diversity Club
P.A.T.S. Document, Effective School Discipline
NJHS, Builders Club
Organizational Support
Transitional Activities, rising 6th and 9th graders
Seminole Camp
Learn and Earn Advisory
Student Self Assessment