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When: Monday, 8/8 - 3:00-4:30 PM

Where: Report to Gym to pick up class schedule. Also visit these tables: PTSA Membership & Spirit Wear, Student Nutrition Applications, Uniform Pick Up, HOST, Clubs, Athletics

What: Year 2 & 3 students will move freely during campus to explore schedules and meet teachers. No bell schedule will be followed.

What else do I need to know?

• Do not arrive on campus before 2:45.
• Year 2 & 3 Open House ends promptly at 4:30 pm.
• Students who do not attend Open House will receive their schedule on the first day of school.
• If there is an error on your student's schedule (missing period, duplicate period, more than one course assigned to a period), report to the media center.
• If you need assistance with transportation, report to the media center.
• No elective changes will be made.

YEAR 1 (6TH GRADE) OPEN HOUSE

When: Monday, 8/8 - 5:30-7:45 PM

Where: Report to Gym to pick up class schedule. Also visit these tables: PTSA Membership & Spirit Wear, Student Nutrition Applications, Uniform Pick Up, HOST, Clubs, Athletics

How do I know where my homeroom is? Your homeroom teacher & room number will be listed on your class schedule. You will be provided with a map of the campus.

What else do I need to know?

• Do not arrive on campus before 5:00.
• Be on time! You will follow a bell schedule, visiting each of your student's classes for a few minutes.
• Year 1 Open House ends promptly at 7:45 pm.
• Students who do not attend Open House will receive their schedule on the first day of school.

• If there is an error on your student's schedule (missing period, duplicate period, more than one course assigned to a period), report to the media center during that period.
• If you need assistance with transportation, report to the media center.
• No elective changes will be made.

ACCESS OPEN HOUSE

When: Monday, 8/8, 1:00 - 2:00 PM

Where: Report to Cafeteria

Questions? Contact cassie.hellmers@hcps.net

• A-day & B-day is for Year 1/6th Grade students only.
• The 2 classes that alternate on a daily basis are Intro to World Languages & Physical Education.
• A-day classes will be listed as: 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28. If the first number is a "2" - this is an "A" day class.
• B-day classes will be listed as: 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38. If the first number is a "3" - this is a "B" day class.
• The second number 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8 = the period
• 6th Grade teachers will help students with understanding the A day/B day schedule.

• We practice our evacuation and active assailant drills monthly, and our shelter in place drills twice during the year.
• All building perimeter gates and interior/exterior doors remain closed and locked at all times. During AM arrival, open gates are monitored by a staff member.
• Security cameras were installed this summer, which allows our School Resource Officer and school staff to better monitor the safety of our campus.
• All staff wear an GPS/Automated Centegix badge that allows them to engage a lock down from any area of the school.
• We are a closed campus. This means that anyone visiting campus must sign in through the main office. Parents are not permitted to walk students to classrooms.

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Also, See SIMPLIFIED Canvas Log In & Password attachment below. Use CHROME or EDGE when logging in to Canvas.

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Canvas Support:

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Assistant Principals

Student Last Name A-Li - sarah.caldwell@hcps.net

Student Last Name Lo-Z - henry.lefler@hcps.net

School Counselors

Student Last Name A-Go - amanda.edlfalquez@hcps.net

Student Last Name Gu-Patel - monica.ode@hcps.net

Student Last Name Patt-Z - lauren.sabourin@hcps.net

ESE Specialist - cassie.hellmers@hcps.net

Our PTSA coordinates all volunteer opportunities. See link below.

Get Involved - Walker PTSA

• Every Monday is an EARLY RELEASE day. School begins at 8:30 and dismisses at 2:25.

• Tuesdays through Fridays are regular school days. On these days, students begin at 8:30 and dismiss at 3:25. Students should arrive on campus no later than 8:25.
• Walker's bell schedule is attached.

• Office Hours are 7:30-4:00

Watch AM Drop Off Video: https://youtu.be/9C6SFfDI1xw (all grades dropped off in front circle)

PM Pick Up :

• Year 1(6th Gr) - Picked up on bus ramp
• Year 2/3 (7th/8th gr) - picked up in front circle.

Please see the attachments below for important details on our car line. Safety is our top priority in the car line.

• Only students who are within walking distance of the school will be allowed to walk home from Walker's campus.
• Address will be verified and mapped.
• Students who walk home from school will be provided with a lanyard that allows them to leave campus on foot or bicycle. This will be delivered to their homeroom class.
• Submit one form per child.
• Students should pay attention to surroundings (not on electronic devices) while walking or biking.
• Please note that there are no crosswalks, crossing guards or supervision in the roadways near Walker.

Submit request for your student to walk/bike home from Walker Middle School HERE.

Looking for a Carpool? Click HERE

AM: 6:15-7:50 AM

PM: 3:25-6:00 PM

Please note - B & B Sportswear is experiencing supply chain issues. Uniform orders may run late. Uniforms already delivered to Walker will be available for pick up at Open House on 8/8.

Walker Uniform Policy

District Dress Dode Policy pp. 51-52

Order Spirit Gear Here

Uniform Pick Up Dates

Check out our supply lists here! Individual teachers may request additional supplies.

Year 1 (6th Grade)

• Parents should NOT walk students to the building.
• Students report to cafeteria no earlier than 7:50. Breakfast is served from 7:50-8:10.
• Electronics are not permitted in the cafeteria. All electronics should be off and in your back pack when you arrive on campus.
• Year 1 students transition to patio at 8:10.
• Be sure to think about where your homeroom class is. That is where you will report after breakfast.
• There will be staff with homeroom locator lists ready to assist.

Year 2/3 (7th/8th Grade) Eating Breakfast

• Report to cafeteria no earlier than 7:50. Breakfast is served from 7:50-8:10.
• Electronics are not permitted in the cafeteria. All electronics should be off and in your back pack when you arrive on campus.
• All Year 2/3 students transition to Gym after breakfast at 8:10.
• Students will report to homeroom after breakfast.
• There will be staff with homeroom locator lists ready to assist.

Year 2/3 (7th/8th Grade) NOT Eating Breakfast

• Report to gym area no earlier than 7:50.
• Electronics are not permitted in the gym area. All electronics should be off and in your back pack when you arrive on campus.
• Students will report to homeroom after breakfast.
• There will be staff with homeroom locator lists ready to assist.

If you aren't sure where to go or don't know how to get there - just ask! There will be plenty of staff members around to assist you!

Students will receive a printed schedule in 1st period/homeroom on the first day of school. Teachers will let students know how to request a schedule correction during 1st period/homeroom.

Please Note!!! There will be NO teacher or schedule changes unless there is one of these 3 errors on the schedule: duplicate period, missing period, more than one course assigned to a period.

Please Note!!! All elective courses are full. There will be NO elective changes.

Please Note!!! Class sizes will be balanced over the course of the first several weeks of school. Your student may receive a schedule change after the start of the year.

Year 1/6th Grade - 4th Period

Year 2/7th Grade - 5th Period

Year 3/8th Grade - 6th Period

All students will have an assigned seat in the lunchroom. Electronics are not permitted in the cafeteria. All electronics should be off and in your back pack when you arrive on campus.

*** Year1/6th Graders! Your 3rd period teacher will walk you to the cafeteria the first few days.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING SCHOOL MEALS!

• All students will receive free breakfast this year in our school cafeteria.
• New this year, student lunches will now cost $2.75 unless you qualify for free or reduced lunch.
• Please, even if you don't think you will qualify, complete the free/reduced lunch application at THIS LINK.
• If you need to add money to your student's lunch account CLICK HERE.

What information you will need to provide during the free/reduced lunch application process:

• Walker is not a CEP (Community Eligibility Provision School)
• The names and incomes of every member of your household
• The school, grade, birthdate of every student in your household
• Your social security number and electronic signature
• A valid email address and phone number for district communication about the status of the application.

The Athletic Department at Hillsborough County Public Schools now hosts their Pre-Participation Athletic Forms online at www.PlanetHS.com . This digital platform is open now and will allow you, and your student(s), to complete and access athletic forms via computer, tablet, or mobile phone. It is HIPAA, COPPA and FERPA compliant.

• You can access the middle school athletic procedural requirements and getting started guide and at: Student Forms and Eligibility
• You can view the following video on how to complete the online process: https://youtu.be/br-L5eNOmhc

Students will not be able to participate in athletic activities, including practices, until this information is submitted and approved online by school staff. Completing the required paperwork does not guarantee making the team, but does cover all sports for the entire school year. For assistance with online registration, please use the help/support feature within the program or contact Mr. Lefler @ Henry.lefler@hcps.net.

Information on BASKETBALL tryouts will be on Canvas soon!

Year 2/7th Grade - 343

Year 3/8th Grade - 352

• English Language Arts Teacher - Email sarah.caldwell@hcps.net

• Reading Teacher - Email sarah.caldwell@hcps.net

• 2 Paraprofessional Vacancies (ESE) - Email cassie.hellmers@hcps.net ($2,000 hiring bonus for paraprofessionals - see attachment below!)

• Custodial - Email henry.lefler@hcps.net

Mission: Equipping internationally-minded students through rigorous, service-based learning in an atmosphere of creativity, inquiry and fun.

Literacy & IB Themes: Literacy strategies and IB philosophies will be embedded into all content areas.

Knowledge of Students: Full awareness of each student's social/emotional and academic strengths, needs and progress.

Differentiation Based on Knowledge of Students: Using creative practices and small group, teacher-led structures as a catalyst for individualizing teaching and learning.

PTSA Website

PTSA Facebook Page

Order PTSA Spirit Gear Here

Walker Website: http://walker.mysdhc.org/

MySpot (One Stop Spot for Parent Info) - available soon

Hillsborough County Schools Website

District Parent & Family Resources