What to ask your student
English:
What are you reading? What do you think of your independent reading book so far? What locations will you be writing about in your Map Memoir?

Civics:
What are your free speech rights in public school? How do you pronounce “Des Moines” (as in Iowa)?

Science:
What have you observed in your science class? What inferences can you make based on your observations? How is the Systems Thinking reading going so far? (due 9/11)

*Note that math class information will not be included in our 9th grade newsletters. 
Academic work outside of school
  • In some classes, students will have regular homework. In all classes, students should expect to study and spend time working on larger projects outside of the school day. Major assignments and projects are always launched during class time so that students have a secure understanding (and successful experience) before they move forward on their own or with a small group.  

  • A great time to practice study skills and complete homework is the 3:10 to 4:00 pm block of time at the end of the school day. There are TONS of great places to study on campus: the WTMC Student Lounge/Library, Bailey Library in GM, and The Spot in the Student Center are some of students’ favorite places to go!

  • Click the link below to read a description of an active study strategy to help students practice this important skill! A new strategy will be posted each month.
Reminders
  • WTMC’s Welcome Back Day will be happening after school from 3:30pm to 4:15p.m. on September 13. Swing by Community Park on campus for lawn games, pizza, and to learn about WTMC’s clubs. More info about WTMC’s clubs and activities can be found below.

  • There will be a 9th Grade Curriculum night on September 20 from 6:00 - 7:30p.m. in Towsley Auditorium in the Morris Lawrence Building (ML). Mark your calendars and plan to visit campus to learn more about the WTMC 9th grade curriculum and meet some of the 9th grade teachers.

  • There is an exciting event coming up in the 9th Grade in late September! Students will be visiting Lake Erie during school on September 27 or September 28. More details and permission slips for this Field Trip will be coming soon.
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