WPMS Academics:

• 1:1 Chromebook access

• Curriculum aligned to Colorado state standards.

• Curriculum that fosters high student engagement: Teachers empower students to learn in ways that are most effective for them, and know exactly what they need to succeed. As a result, students gain a strong sense of agency over their own learning progress, which helps keep them motivated and engaged.
  

• Curriculum focuses on real, meaningful learning: Rather than simply transmitting information, teachers focus on helping students apply class material in a meaningful way. Instead of memorizing information, students are held accountable for demonstrating a strong grasp of concepts and key skills.

• Teaching through Projects: Teachers support learning in the classroom by teaching a subject through whole group instruction, small group sessions, and one-on one time. Our curriculum is centered around project-based learning. Through hands-on projects, teachers show students how to apply lifelong skills — such as collaborating with a team, interpreting data, and presenting persuasive arguments.

• Fostering Lifelong Learning Habits: In addition to what’s being taught by teachers, students have access to a range of learning resources through technology tools that help accelerate learning. By practicing studying in different ways, students develop an understanding of how they learn best. This helps students build habits that help them thrive throughout their lives. Habits like self-awareness, curiosity, and resilience.

• Mentoring students: Teachers also play an additional role as mentors to their students, providing support through weekly one-on-one meetings. Teachers help students set long-term and shortterm goals and coach them through their progress. When a student is better understood academically, and personally, it cultivates a safer and happier learning environment for students.

Students at WPMS have the opportunity to take a variety of enrichment classes. Students prioritize their class preferences each year.

• Band & Choir - brass, woodwinds, and percussion; concerts & competitive opportunities; Jazz Band; Odyssey Choir

• Art - sculpting, pottery, painting, drawing, and more!

• STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) - typing, graphic design, coding, Minecraft, Panther News Network (student produced news show), 3D printer, and more!

• Physical Education - team sports, life sports, fitness room with weights and cardio equipment, bouldering wall, and more!

• Consumer and Family Sciences - child development, nutrition, cooking, sewing, home improvement, woodshop, and more!

In addition to our rigorous academic program we recognize that middle school is a unique time for students to discover talents and activities they enjoy. We try to offer a well-rounded experience that gives students the opportunity to be involved in a variety of activities such as:

• Athletics (check them out here!)

• Forensics

• Brain Bowl

• Student Council

• Builder's Club (Kiwanis)

• Marine Lab

• Book Clubs

• Mountain Bike Club

• Cooking Club

• Sewing Club

• Fitness Clubs

• Scholastic Book Fairs

• Academic-Based Field Trips

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