Franklin Middle School
Weekly Update 8.26.24
Franklin Middle School
8.26.24
Week at a Glance
Monday, August 26:
Open House from 5:30-7:00 pm
Tuesday, August 27:
First Day of School-Half Day of School (Students dismissed at 11:00 am)
Picture day
Wednesday, August 28:
Full Day of School
Thursday, August 29:
Full Day of School
Friday, August 30:
No School
Arrival and Dismissal Procedures
Arrival
Bus Riders
Students riding the school bus will be dropped off in the morning at Franklin's bus drop off of Annapolis between 7:20am-7:30am. Students will need to walk to the cafeteria doors for breakfast or enter the main entrance at 7:40 to go to their lockers and class.
Walkers/Commuters
Students walking or being dropped off should arrive no earlier than 7:20am. Breakfast doors open at 7:20am and will remain open until 7:50pm. Students not eating breakfast should arrive at 7:40am. They will enter the main entrance doors and head to their lockers and class.
Dismissal
Bus Riders
School dismisses at 2:40pm. Busses are schedule to leave at 2:47pm. Students that ride the bus must go quickly to their lockers at the bell and then head straight to their bus. Students are not escorted to the bus. The must be responsible and go to their designated bus on time. If a student misses their bus, we will assist them with calling a parent/guardian. Students should go to the main office for assistance.
Walkers/Commuters
Students that walk home are expected to leave school grounds immediately to walk home. Lingering in the school or outside after the bell is not allowed. Students that are waiting on a ride must wait outside or in the front entrance vestibule. Students may not wait in other areas of the building.
Chromebooks
This school year, students will not receive individual Chromebook devices. Instead, each teacher will have a classroom set of computers available for students to use during lessons. Our goal with this change is to
- Decrease they amount of damaged and lost chromebooks
- Ensure students have a chromebook available during class time and testing
- Ensure chromebooks are used for their intended purposes
Student Schedules
Student Schedules are available to view in Parent Connect. We will also have hard copies of student schedules available at Open House. All scheduling questions should be directed to your child's counselor. Request to move classes are not guaranteed and are based on need and availability.
Counselors
Tracey Thomas- Last names A-K
DaLynngia Fuqua- Last names L-Z
7th and 8th Grade Foundation classes
Franklin will offer math and reading foundation classes. Students placed in these foundation classes will participate in the full implementation of Read 180 and Math 180. Read 180 is a reading intervention program for students that are two or more grade levels below. It is highly structured and individualized. It directly addresses the individual needs through the online platform, small group instruction, high-interest fiction and direct instruction in reading and writing skills. Math 180 is a blended-learning, intensive math intervention program that builds algebra competence.
If your student is scheduled for one of these classes it has been determined they meet the criteria and would benefit from these foundation classes.
Student Medication
If your student has medication that needs to be administered during school hours, a medical authorization form is needed on file. Please contact our main office secretaries at 734 419 2400 to arrange a time to drop off the medication. Self administration of inhalers and over the counter medication must have a self administration form on file.
Cellphone and Other Policies
Please see the attached document for an overview of some keys policies pertaining to cellphones, headphones, earbuds, hats, hoodies and backpacks. We will review these policies with students during our grade level assemblies.
Family Resource Center
Wayne-Westland Community Schools has a Family Resource Center (FRC), which provides services to any student/family enrolled in our District, free of cost. Some of the services they provide are: basic need assistance, access to over 700 local resources, Laundry Assistance Program and material items for those unable to afford them (emergency toiletries, socks/underwear, hats/gloves/scarves, etc.) They are also able to supply school supplies and backpacks year round for any WWCS student. Please contact our Family Resource Center at: 734-419-2709 or FRC@wwcsd.net. Our FRC also has a Digital Request for Services Form, which can be used to request assistance by filling out a simple form. Please contact the Family Resource Center directly with any additional questions regarding their services.
Mental Health Support
Care Solace is a complimentary and confidential service provided by Wayne-Westland Community Schools. This is a free service to students, families and staff. Care Solace helps connect individuals to mental health or substance abuse providers. They will call providers, verify insurance and help to make appointments. Contact Care Solace by calling 888-515-0595 or visiting caresolace.com/wwcsdand click “Book Appointment.” Support is available 24 hours a day 365 day a year in any language.
Sports Updates
Pleae see the flyers below for updates.
Contact Information
Franklin Middle School
Email: pringled@wwcsd.net
Website: https://www.wwcsd.net/schools/middle-schools/franklin-middle-school/
Location: 33555 Annapolis Street, Wayne, MI, USA
Phone: 7344192400
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Franklins-Finest-Franklin-Middle-School/100068667279357/