Preparing for 6th Grade

Walters Middle School

Spring 2025

Future Walters Warriors

Azevada

Blacow

Brier

Durham

Lila Bringhurst

Mattos

Millard

3 R’s

What will my day at Walters look like?

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• 6 classes a day

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• 4 different teachers in 4 different classrooms

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• 4 minute passing period

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• No recess

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• Same classes every day in the same order even P.E.

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• Dressing for PE everyday in the locker rooms

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• Students will take wheel classes, band, or core support

Sample Schedule - Regular Day

(8:10 -2:26)

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Period 1: Math (8:14 - 9:04)

Period 2: Science (9:08 - 9:58)

Period 3: English (10:02 - 10:52)

Period 4: History (10:56 - 11:46)

LUNCH (11:50 - 12:20)

Period 5: P.E. (12:42 - 1:32)

Period 6: Wheel class / Band / Core Support (1:36 - 2:26)

Tardy Sweeps

A tardy sweep occurs when a random class period is

selected, and at the start of that period, teachers lock

their doors. Any students who are still outside will be

picked up by staff and escorted to a centralized location. Their names will be recorded, and they will

serve a lunch detention.

Wheel Classes Band

• Academic Strategies
• Digital Citizenship
• Healthy Lifestyles
• Innovations

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Wheel classes last one quarter. Students take all four classes in the wheel.

• Beginning Band
• Advanced Band

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Students stay in band for the entire year.

NOTE: Students in the RSP Program take Core Support instead of Wheel classes

P.E.

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Expectations in Middle School

• PE grades are based on students dressing out and participating in daily activities
• Students are required to change into their PE clothes every day
• PE clothes and a lock can be purchased from our PE teachers during the first week of school.
• Loaner - PE uniforms that students can borrow if they forget to bring their own PE clothes

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Breakfast

Lunch

Breakfast is offered every morning in our cafeteria

• Time: 7:50 - 8:10 am
• You can eat your breakfast in the cafeteria or in Patio 1

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Once the bell rings for lunch, you decide where to go: Line up for lunch and/or do one of the following:

• Visit with friends in Patio 1
• Play sports: basketball, volleyball, or 4-square on the blacktop
• Play soccer or football in the field
• Visit the Wellness Center, game room, library, or check out a club.

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** Eating is only allowed in Patio 1 or the cafeteria

Girls Volleyball

Boys Basketball

Girls Basketball

Boys Volleyball

*Clubs vary based on interest and staffing

Artists Club

Anime Club

Astronomy Club

Coding Club

Crochet Club

Game Room

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Garden Club

Human Club

Math Club

MESA

Rubik’s Cube Club

Star Wars Club

Stranger Things Club

Young Christians Club

Sports

CLUBS

School Sports and Clubs

School Counselors

School Counselors support the academic, social/emotional and career/college development of all students by:

• Providing drop-in and short-term counseling (grades, friendships, family stressors, etc.)
• Offering individual, group, and crisis counseling
• Facilitating restorative conversations between students, preventing student conflicts from escalating
• Connecting students and families with other mental health supports (YFS, Care Solace)

• Ms. Gonzalez- 6th
• Mrs. Yepez - 7th
• Ms. Gai - 8th

Wellness Center

The Wellness Center is a relaxing space where students can come and participate in de-stressing activities such as fidgets, coloring, building blocks and more.

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This year, the Wellness center is open to 6th graders on most Mondays Tuesdays and Fridays during lunch.

Check out our Walters Library Website HERE!

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Library FAQs

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1. How can I check out a book from the school library?

The librarian will scan your student ID

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• How many books can I check out at a time?

3 books

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• How long can I borrow a book?

Graphic Novels - 1 week

All other books - up to 3 weeks

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What if I need help?

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• Email your teachers - use your student Gmail
• Talk to your counselor - Get a slip from the office
• Register for Homework Club (limited space)
• Join an Intervention class - before or after school
• Visit the school library - 7:50 am - 3:30 pm

** Always use your AGENDA to write down assignments and stay on track!

** Check the Agenda for school rules

Walters Where Everybody Belongs Orientation

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All incoming 6th graders are invited to join us for WEB Orientation day!

• Participate in fun activities
• Explore Walters before the school year begins
• Become familiar with the campus
• Meet some teachers and staff
• Connect with an 8th grade WEB leader
• Develop new friendships

We can’t wait to meet you!

Tuesday, August 5th

9:00 - 11:00

You will receive WEB flyers at your elementary school site!

Walters Warriors Like to Have Fun

School Socials and other Events

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Spirit Week

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Decorating Contests

Walters Warriors like to have fun!

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Important Dates

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6th Grade WEB

6th Grade MAZE Day

First Day of School

School Pictures & ID Card

PE Clothes

August 5, 2025 from 9:00-11:00

August 6, 2025 from 9:00-11:00

August 13, 2025 (8:10am)

First weeks of school during PE classes

First weeks of school during PE classes

Important Contacts

Questions?