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Student Expectations

To assist us in a successful start to the school year, we are asking families and students to review the Student Expectations document.  Please review the information regarding the WCPSS Student Dress Code closely, as well as our revised PROUD Matrix and WFMS Cell Phone Procedures and Contract for all students.

 

Student schedules

PowerSchool may be accessible for families and students at this time.  We are still in the process of balancing classes.  Schedules will be considered final on Friday, August 23rd prior to our Open House.  Students and families can check PowerSchool on Friday and a paper copy of the schedule will be given to students when they arrive at their homeroom.

 

Please note due to the current enrollment for the school, schedule changes are not likely to be granted unless a student has an incorrect math course. 

 

Open House

Our Open House will be held this Friday, August 23rd. This event will be free-flowing at specific times during the day for families to come and get schedules, tour the school, meet our PTSA, discuss transportation, sign up for Parent Portal/PowerSchool and any other needs to help students have a successful start to the school year.  Times are allotted based on a student’s last name to accommodate parking since we are limited on our campus.  We kindly ask that you plan accordingly.  This event is not required.  If you are unable to attend, students and families will be able to access schedules through PowerSchool.  Staff will also be readily available to guide students to their core 1/homeroom on the first day of school to receive a copy of their schedule.

 

Students with last name A - M:  11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Students with last name:  N - Z:  1:00 pm  - 2:00 pm

 

A “Meet the Teacher” night will be held on Thursday, September 19th from 5:00pm - 6:30pm.  During this event, you will learn more about the class and curriculum from our staff.  Specific information for this night will be shared prior to the event.

 

School Supplies

The general WFMS school supply list can be accessed HERE.  This list covers the basic school supply needs of your student for the upcoming school year.  Teachers may request additional supplies at the start of the year for their individual class. 

 

Transportation for the 24-25 school year

View your student’s 2024-25 Transportation status via your student’s Homebase/Powerschool account. Sign up for an account at your student’s school. More information on Home Base is available at www.wcpss.net/student-information.  

 

Your student’s AM and/or PM transportation codes will display “Y” (yes) or “N” (no) for the 2024-25 school year until routes are posted. Routes usually are posted about 10 days before the start of the school year. 

 

• If your student’s code is “Y” and your student will be using transportation next school year, no action is required.  

 

• If your student’s code is “N” and you would like for your student to use transportation next school year, please submit a transportation request. 

 

• If your student’s code is “Y” and your student will not be using transportation next school year, please submit the decline bus form at www.wcpss.net/declinebus.

 

If you need further assistance with bus service, contact Mrs. Harris McDuffie at (eharrismcduffie@wcpss.net)  

 

Morning and Afternoon Carpool

Morning carpool during the first few days of school is historically longer.  If your student will utilize the bus on other days during the school year, we ask that you have them ride the bus on the first day of school.  Please also note that parents or family members will not be allowed to enter the building with their student on the first day of school.  Staff will be present in the hallways if your student needs assistance finding their classes on the first few days.

 

If you are utilizing carpool, please follow the procedures and directions of staff on-campus directing traffic.  As you enter the main entrance of the school, you should follow the traffic pattern through the athletic facilities gate and back up along the front row of trailers.  Please pull as far forward as you can before stopping and have your student exit the car when staff instruct them to do so along from the gym entrance, through the entire front row of trailers to the main entrance or when you first stop.  This will assist us in getting as many students out as possible at a time.  Please DO NOT wait until the main entrance to have your student enter at the front door.  This simply delays our process for carpool in the morning.  Students should exit their vehicle the first time the car stops along the front of the building or trailers.  All three entrances along the front side of the building will be staffed to allow students to enter at the closest door.   Only one line of traffic is used during morning carpool.  Please do not try to pass cars at any time on campus.  Drivers are expected to adhere to all traffic laws and should pay attention (no texting or looking at phone) and not speed while moving.  When exiting campus, we encourage families to take a right turn as left turns delay traffic and exit from campus, causing others to wait longer in the carpool line.  Students may exit their cars to enter the building at 6:50 each morning.  Students will not be allowed in the building prior to that time.  We encourage all families to come as early as possible for drop-off.  The later you arrive, the longer you will wait in the line.  Students are considered tardy if they are not in class by 7:30am.  We will allow grace during the initial days of school, but please support our efforts to start instruction as close as possible 7:30am each morning for all students.  Carpool students should NOT be dropped off in the bus lot (2nd entrance to school).  This creates unsafe conditions for our bus drivers and students who are exiting buses in that area.

 

During afternoon carpool, families should not line up prior to 1:40.  Families arriving prior to 2:15 should NOT pull any further than the handicapped parking area just past the trailers.  Only one line of traffic should be used until staff direct you to move to two lines at 2:15.  You may NOT block our main front entrance, as this is our fire lane for emergencies.  Students will be given a carpool tag with a number and their name on the first day of school.  Please have this tag visible in your window when you arrive to expedite the collection of names for dismissal.  Please follow all directions from staff and pay attention while driving as students will be getting into cars with our staff support.

 

Cafeteria (Breakfast & Lunch)

Students eating breakfast on campus should report directly to the cafeteria when they arrive at school.  They are expected to follow the expectations and directions from staff and exit the cafeteria to their homeroom class upon finishing their breakfast.

 

The full price cost of school breakfast is $2.00 and the full price cost of school lunch is $3.75 for the upcoming school year.  

 

Information for free/reduced lunches can be reviewed by CLICKING HERE.  We are asking all families to review the information and complete the form to see if you qualify for free/reduced lunch.  This information remains anonymous.  The application can be found HERE.  Paper copies of this form will be available in the main office for pick-up should you need a paper copy.

 

Families may submit money into their student’s account by visiting https://www.myschoolbucks.com.

 

PTSA

WFMS PTSA membership is open for the 2024-25 school year! You can join by CLICKING HERE!  We encourage all our families to sign-up and be a part of the PTSA.  PTSA will be at our upcoming family events to meet with you and share all the ways you can be involved.

 

Athletics

Students will receive information in the first days of school regarding fall sports try-outs.  No try-outs or workouts are being held during the first days of school.  If you have questions about athletics, please reach out to our Athletics Director, Coach AJ Piper (apiper2@wcpss.net). 

 

All students wishing to try out must have an up-to-date physical within the past calendar year.  Information regarding physicals must be completed by a physician on the WCPSS Middle School Participation Forms located HERE.  Eligibility requirements for attendance and grades are set by the school district and can be found HERE.  Students not meeting these eligibility requirements from the prior semester/school year will not be able to participate or try-out.

 

Seasons:

Fall Winter             Spring

Football Girls Basketball Girls Track

Volleyball Boys Basketball Boys Track

Girls Soccer Cheer Softball

Cheer Boys Soccer

 

7th Grade Immunizations

North Carolina law requires that all rising 7th graders must present proof of receiving the Tdap and meningococcal immunizations before late-September 2024  Any student non-compliant after the due date will be excluded from school and not allowed to attend until proof of compliance has been submitted.

 

WFMS must have a copy of your physician's record of these vaccines.  Please contact your physician for more information regarding these immunization requirements.

 

Immunization records can be emailed to jfleet@wcpss.net or faxed to 919.670.4223 (Attention: Jamal Fleet)

 

If you have additional questions, please contact our Data Manager at 919-554-8440 x22437 or Option 1.

 

WFMS Social Media

Families who have social media are encouraged to follow WFMS on Twitter (@wakeforestms), Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/WakeForestMS), and Instagram (@wakeforestms) for updates.

 

If you are not receiving our school updates please visit the WCPSS School Messenger site to make sure you have opted in for communication from the school.  If you have opted in and changed your contact information, please reach out to Mr. Jamal Fleet (jfleet@wcpss.net) to update.