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WHITE PLAINS MIDDLE SCHOOL
2008 – 2009 AFTER - SCHOOL ACTIVITY GUIDE
September, 2008
Dear Parents/Guardians: An important part of the White Plains Middle School experience available to all 6th, 7th and 8th graders is the vast array of cocurricular activities. The cocurricular (after-school) activities are a true extension of the school day and offer all students the opportunity to explore different areas of interest, to build relationships with other students, to develop school spirit and to have fun. The success of these after-school activities over the years has, in large part, hinged on the support of parents. Middle School parents have always encouraged participation, provided extra transportation when needed and attended and applauded at every opportunity. The Middle School provides bus transportation for bus students after 9th period for those students who participate in all clubs, intramural sports, interscholastic sports and musical groups. Those students participating in activities beyond 4:15 p.m. must provide their own transportation home. We created this guide to clearly indicate the range of after-school activities available to your child in the 2009-2010 school year and to provide specific information about each activity. This should help in both guiding your child in his/her selection of activities and planning your child's schedule. The Middle School staff recognizes the value of these after-school activities and appreciates your involvement and support. Please feel free to call me if you have any questions or comments about our after-school programs. Sincerely, Diana Knight
Joseph Cloherty
DK/cb ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR SPORTS AND EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
The following requirements for students' participation in interscholastic sports and/or co-curricular activities will be enforced in addition to the existing school policies on citizenship and attendance.
I. Academic A. A student must be passing all of his/her courses in order to be eligible to participate in interscholastic sports and/or extracurricular activities. Grades of participants will be reviewed every 5 weeks. B. A student failing one or more subjects will be place on “participation probation.” That student will have until the next reporting time (5 weeks) to make sufficient progress to ensure passing all subjects. If this is accomplished, he or she will be removed from probation. C. If the student has any failures at the next reporting, he/she will be declared ineligible and will remain ineligible until a reporting period when no failures occur. He/she will not be able to attend practices or games during the time of academic ineligibility. D. An ineligible student with no failures will be declared eligible but remain on probation. If in the next five-week reporting period no failures occur, the student will be removed from probation. E. Fall eligibility will be granted to any student who has been successfully promoted to the next grade level. F. A student who has been retained will be declared academically ineligible and may not participate in activities for the first quarter of the school year. If the student is passing all courses at the end of the first quarter, he/she will be placed on probation and be eligible to participate in activities. If the student fails one or more subjects at the end of the first quarter, he/she will remain ineligible. II. Co-curricular activities that meet one day a cycle may admit probationary and ineligible students provided students show proof of attendance in remedial programs. Ineligible students may not participate in concerts or drama productions, have leadership positions in clubs and organizations or write articles for school publications. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR SPORTS AND EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES (cont'd.) III. Continued infractions of the behavior code (e.g. numerous referrals to special duty, suspensions, probation) may result in being denied the privilege of participating in extra curricular/co-curricular activities. These activities may include trips, dances, picnics and other special events. IV. Appeals A. A review board consisting of an administrator and staff members exists to hear appeals. B. Students will always have the right to appeal, but they must do so in writing according to procedures established by the review board. Please consult the Assistant Principal responsible for Eligibility. An Equal Opportunity Employer
The White Plains School District is an equal opportunity provider. In accordance with federal law, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, marital or familial status. To file a complaint of discrimination, write to: Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, White Plains School District, 5 Homeside Lane, White Plains, NY 10605, or call 914-422-2352. Un Empleador con Igualdad de Oportunidades
El Distrito Escolar de White Plains es un proveedor con igualdad de oportunidades. De acuerdo con la ley federal, esta institución está prohibida de discriminar en base a la raza, color, origen nacional, sexo, religión, edad, incapacidad, estado marital o familiar. Para presentar una queja de discriminación escriba al Asistente del Superintendente de Recursos Humanos, White Plains School District, 5 Homeside Lane, White Plains, NY 10605 WHITE PLAINS MIDDLE SCHOOL
AFTER-SCHOOL ACTIVITIES
GENERAL INFORMATION
Activities are always open to new members. Some activities are scheduled on a seasonal basis. Fall – September through mid – November Winter – mid – November through mid – March Spring – mid – March through June It is important to listen to the daily morning announcements, which provide information about each activity. CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES
ANIMAL LOVER'S CLUB Meets: 2:45 – 4:15 p.m Yearlong Highlands The club is open to 6th, 7th, & 8th grade students who share a love of animals. The club will meet periodically throughout the year, learn about and interact with a variety of animals and plan activities that increase club members' knowledge and appreciation for different animals.
ART CLUB Fall/Winter Highlands The club is open to 6th, 7th, and 8th girls and boys who are interested in exploring specific media in depth that is not commonly used in the art room.Traditional media like drawing, painting, printmaking, jewelry making, ceramics, paper mache and sculpture will be used, as well as some electronic media via the computer. The extended time frame after school allows for more complex and detailed projects. Any student with an interest in art is encouraged to join.
COMMUNITY SERVICE CLUB Yearlong Highlands 6th, 7th and 8th grade boys and girls perform a variety of projects in and around the school and the community. A permission slip signed by a parent or guardian is required.
COOKING/CRAFTS
Fall Cooking is a fun, creative and rewarding activity. Learn how to prepare delicious, nutritious snacks, desserts, and main dishes, while stressing safety and sanitation. Students will also learn a new fiber craft or improve on what they already know such as knitting, crochet, quilting etc. We will be creating an item for donation. “THE COURIER” (SCHOOL NEWSPAPER) Meets: Various Times Yearlong Highlands & Eastview The WPMS newspaper, the oldest continuous JHS/MS newspaper in the U.S., publishes five (5) issues a year. Participation is open to 6th, 7th and 8th grade girls and boys with no experience required. “The Courier” has an extensive training program and participants will obtain writing, photography and editing experience.
MULTICULTURAL CLUB Yearlong Eastview Participation is open to all 6th, 7thand 8th grade students. The students will learn the basic footwork and techniques of various cultural dances. INTERNATIONAL CLUB Yearlong Eastview Participation is open to all 6th, 7th and 8th grade students. The students will learn to create basic foods and artwork of various cultures.
GLOBAL AMBASSADORS Yearlong Eastview Open to all 6th, 7th and 8th grade students. This is an innovative club. Learn about making videos and video conferencing. Math Team Meets: Various Times Yearlong Highlands & Eastview
Open to all 6th, 7th and 8th grade students. The Math Team is open to everyone. All students from both campuses are encouraged to join. This is an academic club that provides mathematically interested students a supportive and nurturing, yet still competitive environment in which they can refine their math skills, challenge themselves mathematically, and enjoy mathematics. Students prepare for local school meets and the Mathcount competition. PEER MEDIATION Yearlong Highlands Participation is open to 7th and 8th grade boys and girls who are recommended by team teachers for their leadership potential as well as strong academic skills. Selected students will complete a detailed training process with the goal of helping their fellow peers find ways to work out problems through open dialogue. STEP DANCE Winter Highlands & Eastview Participation is open to 6th, 7th and 8th grade girls. The step team will practice after school and perform at the Pep Rally. Other performances may also take place off campus. STUDENT ORGANIZATION (S.O.) Yearlong Highlands & Eastview Participation is open to 6th, 7th and 8th grade boys and girls. Representatives and alternates are elected in each 6th, 7th and 8th grade social studies class. Officers are 7th and/or 8th graders elected by the entire student body in the Fall. Attendance is required with only three (3) absences per quarter accepted. TALENT SHOW Winter/Spring Highlands Spring Eastview The Talent Show is an assembly presented to the Highlands students and staff in early spring. Interested students from 6th, 7th and 8th grade are chosen through an audition process. Rehearsals are after school with the performance scheduled the day before vacation. Parents of performers are welcome to attend. TIGER PRODUCTIONS.tv Meets:
Yearlong Highlands
Participation is open to 6th, 7th and 8th grade boys and girls. Tiger Productions. tv will provide its members opportunities to use computer technology such as MovieMaker® or PhotoStory® to develop and “showcase” multi-media segments that will be posted on TigerTube.tv or possibly broadcasted on WPPS-77 (parental consent). Segment ideas and research will stem from topics covered in members' classes, news sources (websites, newspapers and magazines etc.) or other resources (books and encyclopedias etc.). Although ideas may be borrowed, members of TigerProductions.tv will proudly produce authentic, original segments “VISIONS” (WPMS YEARBOOK) Yearlong Highlands & Eastview Participation is open to 6th, 7th and 8th grade boys and girls. No prior experience necessary. This is a terrific opportunity for students to learn how to create your school's yearbook. Students are involved in all aspects of yearbook production which include, but not limited to, lay out, writing, production and sales. WPMS SKI TRIPS Meets: Three (3) Saturdays Winter Highlands departure Three (3) Saturday ski trips to Belleayre Ski Mountain (Catskills, NY) are planned each year. Trips are open to both beginners and experienced skiers or snowboarders. Any 6th, 7th or 8th graders from Eastview or Highlands may attend one or more trips. See Mr. Hotchkiss in Highlands – Room 214 - for more information. Think Snow! MUSICAL PERFORMING GROUPS
JAZZ BAND 3 times a month Yearlong Eastview Participation is open by audition only to 7th and 8th grade boys and girls who enjoy jazz and pop music and love to perform. Students (with the exception of electric bass, guitar and keyboard players) must be members in good standing of the concert bands. The Band performs in school concerts and upon request in and around Westchester. HONOR CHOIR 2 times per cycle Winter and Spring Highlands Winter and Spring concerts. Open (by audition) to all 6th, 7th and 8th graders.
ANNUAL SPRING MUSICAL November – April Highlands & Eastview
The annual spring musical is open to all WPMS students from both the Eastview and Highlands campuses. Any 6th, 7th and 8th grader is encouraged to audition during November for the show, which is performed for two nights in April. Drama, Choral and Dance rehearsal usually meet on weekdays at Highlands Campus. Students who are a part of the cast will learn stage and singing techniques as well as performing skills. Crews are needed for “behind the scenes” work which gives the opportunity for students to work on lights, sound and design. Come and join the biggest extra-curricular activity at WPMS! Don't miss out on the fun! INTRAMURAL SPORTS
GENERAL INFORMATION · Fun team sport opportunities · Teams play once per week to several days a week. · No doctor's physical is required · Students must be academically eligible to participate
FALL
6TH GRADE FLAG FOOTBALL (BOYS) Fall Highlands Students can join individually or as a team. A schedule will be posted and the league will be conducted in a round-robin format. No tackling or pushing. School provides equipment. KICK BOXING
Fall Eastview Cardio-Kickboxing is a high energy aerobic program designed to burn fat, tone muscle, increase cardiovascular fitness, and reduces stress. This club is a non-contact workout that blends elements of boxing, martial arts and aerobics. This class will meet at Eastview Middle School.
7TH & 8TH GRADE FLAG FOOTBALL (BOYS)
Eastview Students can join individually or as a team. A schedule will be posted and the league will be conducted in a round-robin format. No tackling or pushing. School provides equipment.
6th, 7th & 8th GRADE LACROSSE (BOYS)
Late Fall Gym/Outside – Highlands Participation is open to 6th, 7th and 8th grade boys. The program begins at the end of the modified football season and ends in early December. The emphasis will be on skill development. Students are expected to bring their own lacrosse equipment.
6TH GRADE BASKETBALL (BOYS)
Gym - Highlands Participation is open to 6th grade boys who can sign up individually or as a team. An organized league plays a round-robin format.
6 - 8 GRADE BASKETBALL (GIRLS)
Gym - Highlands Participation is open to all interested 6th grade girls. No tryouts are required. The season is approximately four (4) weeks long and is a time to practice skills and enjoy playing the game without any pressure to win.
WINTER
7TH & 8TH GRADE BASKETBALL (BOYS)
Gym – Highlands Participation is open to 7th and 8th grade boys. Boys can sign up individually or as a team, and a league will be formed using a round-robin format.
7TH & 8TH GRADE FLOOR HOCKEY (CO-ED)
Gym - Highlands Participation is open to all interested 7th and 8th grade boys and girls. Students gain advanced skills in floor hockey.
CHEERLEADING
Highlands 6th, 7th and 8th grade girls are eligible for the squad. Tryouts are in November. Cheerleading shoes are the responsibility of each cheerleader. Attendance is required at all practices with absences requiring a parent's note. Participants will cheer for approximately seven home boy's basketball games. SPRING
6TH GRADE FLOOR HOCKEY (CO-ED)
Gym – Highlands All 6th grade students are encouraged to attend. Players learn and refine skills using floor hockey equipment. 6TH GRADE VOLLEYBALL (CO-ED)
Eastview Participation is open to 6th grade boys and girls. No tryouts are required. Instruction for skills and rules will be given. Teams will be formed and students will play games.
6TH, 7TH & 8TH GRADE SOCCER (BOYS)
Eastview Students can sign up individually or as a team. A league will be formed and will follow a round-robin format. No special equipment is necessary.
6TH, 7TH & 8TH GRADE SOCCER (GIRLS)
Field – Highlands Students can sign up individually or as a team. A league will be formed and will follow a round-robin format. No special equipment is necessary. 6th GRADE WRESTLING (BOYS)
Gym – Eastview Participation is open to 6th grade boys who are interested in wrestling. The program will focus on providing the skills and fundamentals of the sport in a non-threatening environment. PROJECT ADVENTURE
Gym- Eastview Participation is open to all 6th grade students. Students will participate in many activities and games to promote individual and group lessons. 7TH AND 8TH GRADE INTERSCHOLASTIC TEAMS
GENERAL INFORMATION New York State regulations prohibit 6th graders from participating in interscholastic sports. A doctor's physical is required. The school nurse arranges appointments at the school. A waiver form must be signed by a parent/guardian prior to the physical. Waiver forms may be obtained from the coach. Coaches attempt to have an unlimited number of participants on each team. However, it is sometimes necessary to limit the size of the team due to safety needs, supervision and facilities. Therefore, tryouts may be necessary based on the number of interested participants.
FALL
7TH & 8TH GRADE FOOTBALL (BOYS) Daily September – October Ralph Field – Highlands Participation is open to 7th and 8th grade boys who would enjoy playing organized football for their school. Tryouts will be conducted solely to determine the desired position according to each individual's skill. The school will provide all equipment except shoes. 7TH & 8TH GRADE CROSS COUNTRY (BOYS & GIRLS) Daily Flag Pole – Eastview Participation is open to 7th & 8th graders who enjoy running up to 1-1/2 miles in a race. No tryouts are necessary. Runners will be issued sweat suits and uniforms. Runners are responsible for their own running shoes. The team participates in seven (7) large multi-school track meets during the season. Each runner is expected to have a minimum fifteen (15) practices prior to the first meet.
7TH & 8TH GRADE SOCCER (GIRLS) Daily Eastview All 7th and 8th grade girls are welcome. No experience is necessary. No cuts based on ability. Shin guards and cleats are the responsibility of each player. Attendance is mandatory but flexible regarding religious instruction, etc.
7TH & 8TH GRADE FIELD HOCKEY (GIRLS)
Highlands (Practice) Gille (Games) All 7th and 8th grade girls are welcome. No experience is necessary.
7TH & 8TH GRADE VOLLEYBALL (GIRLS)
Daily Eastview All 7th and 8th grade girls are welcome. No experience is necessary. 7TH & 8TH GRADE MODIFIED SWIMMING (GIRLS)
Daily W.P.H.S. Referred All 7th and 8th grade girls are welcome.
7TH & 8TH GRADE SOCCER (BOYS) Practice: 3:00 – 4:30 p.m. Daily Eastview Players will be issued school uniforms. Shin guards and cleats are the responsibility of each player. Students that wear braces require the use of a mouth guard. WINTER
7TH & 8TH GRADE BASKETBALL (BOYS) Practice: 3:00 – 4:30 p.m. Daily Highlands/Eastview There are at least two (2) days of tryouts in early December. The two squads will number between 12 and 20 members per team. The teams play a 12 game schedule during January and February. 7TH & 8TH GRADE BASKETBALL (GIRLS) Practice: 3:00 – 4:30 p.m. Daily Highlands/Eastview Tryouts begin December 1st. The squads number between 12 and 15 members. Games begin in January and end in mid-February.
ICE HOCKEY (BOYS) Practice: 3:00 – 4:30 p.m. Daily Ebersole and WPHS Ice hockey is a modified program that includes 7th, 8th and 9th grade boys. The athletes practice at Ebersole ice rink two days a week with the remaining days at the high school on dry land. There are tryouts and the students are expected to provide their own equipment. 7TH & 8TH GRADE WRESTLING (BOYS) Practice: 3:00 – 4:30 p.m. Daily Eastview There are no tryouts. Game match ups are around a 5-lb. spread. The season is from December 1st to February 1st. 7TH & 8TH GRADE MODIFIED SWIMMING (BOYS) Practice: 3:00 – 4:30 p.m. Daily W.P.H.S. Referred All 7th and 8th grade boys are welcome. SPRING
7TH & 8TH GRADE SOFTBALL (GIRLS) Practice: 3:00 – 4:30 p.m. Daily Eastview Team tryouts are in March. Three unexcused absences result in an automatic cut from the team. The team plays a home and away series in the late afternoon.
7TH & 8TH GRADE TRACK AND FIELD (BOYS & GIRLS) Practice: 3:00 – 4:30 p.m. Daily Parker Stadium – Highlands There are no tryouts. Students are encouraged to compete in multiple events, sprints, distance, hurdles, etc.
7TH & 8TH GRADE BASEBALL (BOYS) Practice: 3:00 – 4:30 p.m. Daily Eastview Team tryouts are in March. The team will be split into two squads: black and orange. The squads each play a home and away series in the late afternoon. 7TH & 8TH GRADE LACROSSE (GIRLS) Practice: 3:00 – 4:30 p.m. Daily Highlands 7TH & 8TH GRADE LACROSSE (BOYS) Practice: 3:00 – 4:30 p.m. Daily Highlands |
