Power of the pack. Where everyone belongs. WEB

WEB

This is a group of Grade 8 leaders who work with Grade 6 students throughout the year to ensure their transition to middle school is a positive one.

 

WEB, which stands for “Where Everybody Belongs”, is a middle school orientation and transition program that welcomes Grade 6's and makes them feel comfortable throughout the first year of their middle school experience. Built on the belief that students can help students succeed, the program trains mentors from Grade 8 to be WEB Leaders. As positive role models, WEB Leaders are mentors and student leaders who guide the Grade 6's to discover what it takes to be successful during the transition to middle school and help facilitate Grade 6 success.

More and more studies show that if students have a positive experience in their first year in middle school, their chances for success increase dramatically. WEB provides the structure for Grade 6's to receive support and guidance from Grade 8's who have been through the challenges that middle school poses and understand that the transition to a larger school can sometimes be overwhelming.

WEB gives older students permission to be aware of and report any negative behavior they see, creating a safer school for everybody.

 

WEB is a yearlong transition program with four components that contribute to its success:

  • Middle School Orientation - WEB Leaders and Grade 6's start building the mentor relationship and receive information about how to be successful in middle school.
  • Academic Follow-Ups - WEB Leaders support Grade 6 academic success and character development through classroom visits.
  • Social Follow-Ups - WEB Leaders and Grade 6's connect outside the classroom at social events to increase student engagement and promote a positive school climate.
  • Leader Initiated Contacts - WEB Leaders connect with their Grade 6's on a more individual basis.

 

Students interested in becoming a WEB leader must apply by the end of their Grade 7 year for the following September, please contact Mrs. Recktenwald (Room 219) or Ms. Mactavish (LLC) for more information.