Williamsburg Middle School
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Williamsburg Middle School
| Established | 1952 |
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| School type | Public |
| Principal | Ms. Kathy Francis |
| Location | 3600 North Harrison Street Arlington, Virginia 22207 |
| Enrollment | 950 |
| Colors | Blue, White |
| Nickname | Wolves |
| Rival School | Swanson Middle School |
| Homepage | Official Site |
| Feeds | Yorktown High School |
Williamsburg Middle School is located at 3600 North Harrison Street in Arlington, Virginia. It's current principal is Ms. Kathy Francis and is administered by the Arlington Public Schools system. As of 2006-2007, there are 936 students enrolled and over 74 teachers (49 of which have their Master's Degree). It is accredited through the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
Williamsburg's athletes are so named the Wolves and wear the colors blue and white.
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[edit] History
Williamsburg Middle School opened its doors for the first time in 1954 and is administered by the Arlington Public Schools, and as of 2006-2007, there are 936 students enrolled and over 74 teachers (49 of which have their Master's Degree). It is accredited through the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
The original school was administered as a junior high school to only seventh through ninth grade students, but in 1978, the APS system acknowledged ninth graders as high schoolers and the school began serving only seventh and eighth grade students. In 1990, Williamsburg began admiting sixth graders and have done so since.
[edit] Building Structure and Location
(photo by Daniel Ryan)
Williamsburg Middle School is located at 3600 North Harrison Street in Arlington, Viginia. It was built as a U-shaped building with two long halls extending out of the ends of one main hall. At each end of the main hall are also the main gymnasium and auditorium. The main offices are in a separate wing broken off of the end of the main hall toward the main gymnasium.
2007 ended the construction of a new wing consisting of a brand new media center and outdoor courtyard.
[edit] Location
Williamsburg Middle School is located off of Williamsburg Blvd on Harrison Street and is approximately half a mile mile east of Marymount University and Washington Golf and Country Club. It is centralized for students in North Arlington. Students of Williamsburg feed only to Yorktown High School and Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology in Fairfax, Virginia.
[edit] Student Life
[edit] Demographics
Like many middle schools in the United States, Williamsburg is actually predominantly White.
Its demographic breakdown of the 2006-2007 school year is as follows:[1]
- 71.9% White
- 10.3% Asian/Pacific Islander
- 09.8% Hispanic
- 06.9% Black
- 00.1% American Indian/Alaskan Native
As of 2006-2007, 50 students receive ESL support.
[edit] About the Students
[edit] The School Day
The entirety of the school day is the same for all students. There are 7 periods and an additional Teacher Advisory period at the beginning of the day. After school, students are privileged to partake in various academic and athletic activities. An "after-school activity bus" is provided for students who need a ride home. If athletic activities succumb to long hours, a "sports bus" is provided later in the day.
[edit] The Traditions
- School spirit is shown through a pep rally every fall and spring.
[edit] Clubs and Activities
Williamsburg offers many opportunities for students to participate in various clubs and activities to support their academics and challenge them to learn and grow outside the classroom. Such activities include:
- National Junior Honor Society
- Student Council Association
- Leadership Academy
- Academic Hallmarks
- FBLA
- Math Team
- Drama Club
- Chess Club
[edit] Performing Arts
Williamsburg's Music Department travels every Spring to participate in the Music in the Parks competition. The troupe travels to various amusement parks and play against other elementary and middle schools. Each group (chorus, orchestra, band) usually come home with grade II honors. In recent years, the troupe also comes home with the Esprit de Corps honor (usually given to the school with the most poise and discipline).
[edit] Academics
[edit] Focus
Williamsburg Middle School, dedicated in 1955, is an integral part of the solid educational program in Arlington. Named after one of the most historic cities in the United States, the school strives to meet the demands of that strong heritage by preserving the best of the past and leading toward the future.
Williamsburg Middle School challenges students to learn in an environment that is organized like a series of schools within the school, with experienced faculty working with students both inside and outside the classroom. The middle school model for grades six, seven and eight, allows students who leave elementary school to have a more successful transition between elementary and high school.
Williamsburg's program consists of a team approach for learning where students can grow and develop academically, socially, emotionally, and physically. Teachers, counselors, administrators, and support staff have worked together to design educational activities for the middle school student that are child-centered and give students the opportunity to become thoughtful, productive, and contributing members of society in an atmosphere of acceptance and respect.
Within each grade level, Williamsburg uses teams for student grouping and teaching of the core subjects of English, math, science, and social studies. Team teachers meet daily to discuss student progress, coordinate programs, and plan instructional activities; Team Leaders meet weekly with the principal. Instructional and content Lead Teachers meet with the principal monthly to analyze test data and set the instructional focus for the coming year. This includes designing staff development and meeting monthly with content teachers. Together, what is achieved is consistent oversight of our educational program and a process for self-reflection and continual improvement.[2]
[edit] Teams
Currently, there are nine "teams", three for each grade. A "team" consisted of a team of teachers to teach a certain group of students. These were the following:
- 6th Grade: Cougars, Coyotes, Grizzlies
- 7th Grade: Alpha, Seekers, Phoenix
- 8th Grade: Questers, Wave, Odyssey
- HILT: Rockets
[edit] Testing
Williamsburg is a fully accredited school based on the SOL exams conducted by the state of Virginia.
[edit] Athletics
Williamsburg's athletes are so named the Wolves and wear the colors blue and white.
[edit] List of Teams
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The Arlington Public Schools System of Arlington County, Virginia |
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