JYJ Counselor News
October 2015
Welcome Back
We are well into another exciting school year! This year is extra special since it is your child’s last year at JYJ and elementary school. I know that it may seem a little early to discuss middle school but I like to keep parents very much informed about the transition to middle school.
Throughout the year I will be sending out information regarding the next step (middle school). It is certainly NOT too early to begin thinking about middle school options. Last year we had students assigned to attend 19 different middle schools (there are lots of choices here)!
Here's a list of WCPSS magnet middle schools. If you are planning on continuing at a WCPSS magnet middle school, I highly encourage you to visit any school(s) that you are interested in. Below is the latest info I have on open house info, application info and application dates. Please feel free to contact me if you have questions.
Which Middle School am I assigned to?
WCPSS Magnet Fair
Saturday, Nov 7, 2015, 09:00 AM
Southeast Raleigh Magnet High School, 2600 Rock Quarry Road, Raleigh, NC, United States
WCPSS Leadership Academies (early application deadline)
There are several school records needed for your application (report cards, EOG scores). Myself and Ms. Mozingo more than happy to make those copies for you. Please feel free to let us know if you need copies of your school records.
Recommendations from your child's current teacher and administrator are also needed.
***Please be mindful of the deadline (Dec 2015) when asking for references & records. The sooner, the better to contact JYJ staff for recommendations.
Tours & Open House Dates
Carnage Tours
Carroll Tours
-Wednesday 10/07, 12pm
-Thursday 10/22, 4pm
-Tuesday 11/10, 4pm
-Tuesday 11/17, time TBA
-Tuesday 12/01, 12pm
-Wednesday 12/16, 4pm
-Tuesday 01/05, 8am
No RSVP is necessary
Centennial Campus Tours
Daniels Open House
There are various opportunities to tour Daniels Magnet Middle School throughout the year. We will offer tours on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9:30 starting on October 6, 2015. Please click here to sign up.
Please contact Greg Morris (gtmorris@wcpss.net), Magnet Coordinator, for more information or if you need another time for a tour.
Durant Road Open House
-Thursday 04/14/16 for Tracks 1 & 3 from 9:15-11am
-Thursday 04/28/16 for Tracks 2 & 4 from 9:15-11am
East Millbrook
Ligon Tours
Martin Tours
Moore Square Tours
If all tours are full, consider attending their Open House! Moore Square's performing arts students welcome you to our school followed by a short presentation from the school administration about life at Moore Square. Tours during Open House are led by students in our National Junior Honor Society members.
Open House Will be on November 17, 2015 Sign-Up for Open House
***Parking: Because Moore Square is a downtown school, please arrive 15 minutes prior to start time to ensure you are able to find parking.
Wake Leadership Academies Tours & Open House
Wake Young Men’s Leadership Academy will have parent info sessions. Click here to register for a session.
Zebulon Tours
Dates to Remember
- November 7th: WCPSS Magnet Fair
- January 7th - 22nd 2016: Magnet Application Period. Complete your magnet application online at www.wcpss.net.
***Notification period will be mid-late February 2016 (tentative, subject to change).
Contact Info
Andrea J. Burston
Email: aburston@wcpss.net
Website: bit.ly/jyjcounselor
Location: 2300 Lowden Street, Raleigh, NC
Phone: 919-856-7654
Twitter: @jyjcounselor