Chromebooks

• You are expected to bring your chromebook with you every day and for it to be fully charged

• Teachers will not have chargers for your daily use.   You must bring your own charger with you to each core class. 

• If you forget your chromebook for the day, you must check one out with Mrs. Mahan before 8:00 AM and return it by 3:00

• If you have to borrow one 3 times or more in a week it will be a lunch detention (does not include if your chromebook is being serviced)

Classwize

• When using chromebooks in class, the teacher will have Classwize up to monitor the chromebooks activity.   

• If Classwize alerts the teacher to any activity they did not permit (example:  Listening to music or visiting unapproved websites), you will be issued a detention

Academic Dishonesty/AI Policy

• Academics are at the heart of WWA, as such, students are expected to pursue their work in a serious and deliberate manner under the guidance of their teachers. Academic dishonesty in any form – plagiarism, sharing work, looking at another student’s answers, copying commentaries (including CliffsNotes, SparkNotes, or other Internet sources), or using artificial intelligence (AI) – will not be tolerated. Plagiarism is defined as copying the words or paraphrasing the ideas of another without giving him or her credit. Plagiarism and all other forms of academic dishonesty negate one of the main purposes of education: the ability of an individual to think and write for him or herself. A zero that results from an incident of academic dishonesty or plagiarism will not be dropped from the student’s grade, even if a teacher chooses to drop the lowest grade. Academic dishonesty also results in an Office Referral.

• Grades 5–8 (Guided Application & Coaching):

  • Student Use: Students may use approved AI tools (e.g., Magic School, specific subject-support bots) only when explicitly directed by a teacher for specific tasks, such as:

    • o Brainstorming: Generating ideas for a topic.

    •  Feedback: Using a "coaching bot" to get suggestions on thesis strength or grammar (similar to a peer review).

    • Research Assistance: Finding potential sources or clarifying complex topics. 

    • Restriction: AI may not be used to write essays, complete homework answers, or take tests unless it is a specific accommodation outlined in a formal plan.

• These will be issued when you are noticed going above and beyond in showing any of our character traits or helping another student or teacher or making a wise choice. 

• You can use your tickets to enter Mrs. Grigsby’s Pawsome ticket drawings or you can use them during the Pawsome ticket drawing and auctions that happen after each middle school core virtue assembly

• Please make sure you write your first name and last initial and grade level on the back of the ticket

Let’s Connect! Open communication keeps our school community strong. For the fastest response, reach out to us via email!

• Students First: Middle school is a time of incredible growth. We encourage students to advocate for themselves by reaching out to their teachers first with questions about assignments, grades, or classroom support.

• Parents & Guardians: If your child needs additional support after contacting their teacher, please reach out directly to the teacher or staff member involved before contacting school administration. Most classroom questions can be resolved quickly when handled directly.

Our doors (and inboxes) are always open—we are here to partner with you! Click here for our contact information.

Homework

• Homework will be assigned nightly in some classes and as needed in others.  

• Digital homework needs to completed BEFORE arriving to school (no computer use during soft start 7:45 - 8am)

• Completed paper homework needs to be turned into the homework bins by 8 am.

• See ZAP below for late homework.

Absence/Missing Class Expectations

• Class work will be provided in Google Classroom depending on the teacher

• When returning from an extended absence, please make sure to grab a GREEN absent sheet form from your WIN teacher and have each teacher fill it out.   It will help with keeping track of missing assignments and due dates

• Students who do not complete assigned work by 8 am on the due date serve ZAP to help finish assignments with teacher guidance

• Students will be informed by a MS EA or classroom teacher whose work they did not complete that they need to report to ZAP

• If you do not report to ZAP when you are issued one, you will be issued a detention

• After school from 3:05 - 3:25.  Parents will be notified you will be serving

• Work is due in ZAP,  or…

✹ Before 8 a.m. the next day (worth up to 80%)

✹ Before 8 a.m. on the second day (worth up to 60%)

✹ Work turned in after 8 a.m. on second day will not be counted for credit!

• You can choose to self ZAP and use the time to work on homework.  You will be required to stay the entire time and if you finish work, you will have to have a book to read.   You will need to notify your WIN teacher if you want to self ZAP that day.

Please refer to the Family -Student Handbook linked below in Resources.  More to come as well.

Academic Support & WIN Time We are committed to helping every student succeed. Beyond regular class time, students have dedicated opportunities to get extra help, catch up on assignments, or dive deeper into their learning:

• WIN (What I Need) Time: WIN functions as an academic advisory period where students can check in with middle school core teachers or support staff member for targeted help, guided study, or extra practice.

• Plan Time & Individual Appointments: Students are always welcome to email their teachers directly to schedule time during teacher plan periods or other available times throughout the week.

Taking initiative to seek help when needed is a huge part of middle school success—we encourage all students to make the most of these extra support windows!