Welcome to

Willis Junior High SchoolEMPOWER, ACHIEVE, LEAD

Welcome WJHS Firebirds!

Principal - Mr. DelpAssistant Principal - Mr. EpsteinDean of Students - Mrs.

VonLavenCounselor - Ms. McCallisterCounselor - Mr. CadySRO - Officer StorySecurity - Mr. Avila (Tony)

2011-12 School ThemeLearning and Leading with PRIDE

Learning and Leading with PRIDE

Be passionate about your interests, your studies and our school!

• Care about your legacy• Consistently demonstrate pride in

your classwork, actions and our school

• Pay attention in class and actively participate

• Find a way to be involved• Use school as an opportunity to

pursue your passions

Learning and Leading with PRIDE

Spend time thinking about your actions, behavior and performance.

• Think before you act• Recognize areas for improvement and work to get better• How do your actions impact others? • Learn from your mistakes

Learning and Leading with PRIDE

Focus on things you have the power to control and/or improve upon.

• Accept responsibility for your actions and consistently seek to improve• Be honest • Seek help if you need it• Recognize areas for improvement

and work to get better• Be in school

Learning and Leading with PRIDE

Know that you can make a difference in our school, in our community and in our world…NOW!

• Demonstrate leadership through positive actions• Look for ways to help others• Keep our campus clean• Stay on the sidewalks• Clean airways--watch your

language. • Go out of your way to be polite and

treat others with respect…be nice!

Learning and Leading with PRIDE

Have high expectations for yourself and be understanding of others.

• Treat peers and adults with respect• Remember that we all have rough days• Be accepting of differences in others• Do not tolerate bullying: don’t do it and

don’t allow it to happen• Seek help to resolve issues appropriately• Follow the directions of ALL adults on our

campus the first time they are given

“I'm not concerned with your liking or disliking me. All I ask is that you respect me as a human being.” - Jackie Robinson

We have very high expectations for your academics, attitude and behavior

Expect to be held accountable if you are not meeting those expectations

Expect to have an exceptional school year with many successes if you make the effort to meet those expectations

High Expectations

2011-12 School ThemeLearning and Leading with PRIDE

School Rules

Be sure to pay attention when your teachers review the student handbook - these rules will be enforced, you need to know them

Pay particular attention to dress code and hair color

Electronic devices (phones, iPods, etc.) should be put away as soon as you enter campus

If you ride a bus, be certain your behavior is appropriate. There are serious consequences for inappropriate behavior on the bus.

Serious Disciplinary Issues

FightingDrugs/AlcoholWeapons/Dangerous InstrumentsBullyingTheft

These behaviors are not representative of our school values and will not be tolerated. Violations will result in suspensions and police involvement.

A Few More Things:

Leave valuable items at home to prevent loss or theft

Lunch lines can be long at the beginning of the year, but they will get better

Try-outs for the first sports season begin next Monday: flag football, boy’s soccer and girl’s volleyball

Remember:

Your actions reflect on our entire school--make good decisions and make a positive impression

Have high expectations for yourselfFind ways to be involvedRespect our campus, respect others and respect

yourselfIf you have questions or need help, ask. We are

here to help you succeed.Be proud that you are a Firebird

EMPOWER, ACHIEVE, LEAD