Point Webster Middle School

60 Lancaster Street | Quincy | Massachusetts | 02169 | 617-984-6600 | James P. McGuire

Documents

 

Please be SAFE!

 

Student Handbook 2010/2011

 

School Supply Lists

Grade 8

Grade 7

Grade 6

Grade 5

 

 

Newsletters:

Spring 2010

Winter 2010

 

 

 

 

 

Teacher Contact

Questions

What are the school hours?

The school day at Point Webster Middle School begins at 8:15 and ends at 2:30. Since school personnel are not available to supervise, students may not arrive at the building until 7:45.

What should I do if my child is absent?

If your child is going to be absent from school for any reason, please call the school in the morning to report it. If we do not receive a call from you, the attendance clerk will try to call a parent/guardian at home or the work place. If no contact is made your child may be considered truant.

What if my child needs to be dismissed?

If you know ahead of time that your child is to be dismissed from school, please send in a note with your child indicating the time and reason.

What if my child is going to be late?

If your child is going to be late to school, a parental note is required explaining the tardiness. It is also expected that you indicate the time you expect your child to arrive at school. If a student enters school between 8:15 - 9:30 a.m. without a note he/she will be admitted to school and a note must be sent to school the next day. Students whose tardiness is unexcused may be kept after school. Students who are repeatedly tardy, may have a suspension hearing with a parent/guardian.

What if my child becomes ill at school?

Students, who are ill at home before school, should not be sent to school. If your child becomes ill at school and it is necessary for him/her to be dismissed, then the parent/guardian must make arrangements for him/her to be picked up. The School System does not permit students who are ill to walk home or take public transportation unless accompanied by an adult.

What is the homework policy?

Homework assignments differ, depending upon the student's ability, potential, and need. You are expected to complete assignments carefully in order to reinforce and enrich classroom learning experiences. Homework is assigned on a regular basis. It is usually discussed in class, collected, and graded within reasonable time for each student, normally within a week.A record is kept of homework grades and assignments completed. Students have reasonable notice of long term assignments. Time must be planned for these assignments.

Why do I need to send in contact information?

It is extremely important that the school has your home and work phone numbers on file, as well as a relative's or neighbor's, in case of an emergency. These telephone numbers will be kept strictly confidential upon request. Please update these phone numbers as necessary.

When are the early release days?

Dismissal is at 12:00 on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of every month.

Do you serve breakfast?

Breakfast is available every morning immediately before school starts at all schools in Quincy. Breakfast consists of a selection of cereals, muffins, bagels, peanut butter, cream cheese, fresh fruit, fruit juice and milk.

What does breakfast cost?

The cost for breakfast is 75 cents at middle schools. At the secondary level breakfast ala carte items are also available for purchase.  Students who are eligible for Free or Reduced price lunches are automatically eligible for free or reduced price breakfast. The cost for a reduced price breakfast is 25 cents. Click here more information on eligibility requirements for free and reduced lunch.

How much does lunch cost?

Middle School full-price student lunch is $2.00.   The cost for a reduced price lunch is 40 cents.  Milk is served with all lunches.  The cost of purchasing milk only is 30 cents and milk choices include 2%, 1%, and 1% chocolate.   Some lunches also include fruit juices in addition to the milk.

Where can I view a lunch menu?

Check out the calendar page and click on the school level (elementary, secondary) to view current menus.

About Us

point webster school

The Point Webster Middle School is a large middle school of almost three hundred students, situated in the Point area of Quincy. Built in 1917 and expanded in 1921, the school has a long tradition of educating the children of workers at the General Dynamics Ship Yard.

 

Our student population is diverse. At Point-Webster, we help students to become life-long learners while trying to include everyone in our "community of learners" philosophy. Point-Webster has many special programs, including an educational relationship with the Quincy Historical Society. 

 

Message from the Principal of Point Webster

principal point websterThe success of any middle school lies in the people that work with your child.  The staff of Point Webster are a caring and dedicated group whose primary mission is to provide your child with the finest quality educational experience possible.  Our staff work very hard to provide a safe and nurturing learning environment for your child to achieve to their maximum potential. At Point Webster, we strive to provide our students the opportunity to appreciate the arts, understand and respect their cultural diversity, and develop a positive self-image.  We encourage responsibility and work to instill a positive attitude toward learning.  We "Point with Pride."   Click here to view/print a copy of Point's 2009-2010 School Improvement Plan approved by the Quincy School Committee.

James P. McGuire, Principal

Stacey Bucci, Assistant Principal

 

Academics

The middle school teachers have developed a syllabus for each of the courses that they teach.  These syllabi will provide an overview of the major topics that are covered in each course at each grade level, and these topics are aligned with the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks in each academic area.  In addition to the major topics, the syllabus contains a list of important text and learning materials, types of assessments that will be used, and a homework policy and grading policy. View the academic standards for all middle school courses. View/print a copy of the 2007-2008 Grade 5 Expectations and the Middle School Program of Studies for 

Grade 6 or Grade 7 or Grade 8

Core Subjects

Math:

Language Arts:

Reading:

Science:

Social Studies:

Special Education:

  • Behavior Growth and Development Ms. Flynn Grade 5/6
  • Behavior Growth and Development Mr. Smith Grade 7
  • Language Development Ms. Leahy Grade 7
  • Language Development Ms. Hunt Grade 8
  • Special Education Mrs. Bernick
  • Special Education Mrs.Castagnozzi
  • Special Education Mrs. MacFarlane

 

Extended Core

Foreign Language:

 

Non Core Specialists

 

Guidance and Counselors

  • Guidance Counselor Mr. Bogan Grades 5 and 7
  • Guidance Counselor Mrs. Markarian Grades 6 and 8

 

 

Programs

Point Webster Middle School provides a variety of after-school based learning and enrichment programs for our students.  We know that while students enjoy working on our computers, or cartooning, or learning a team sport, they're actually gaining valuable skills in writing, thinking, and cooperation.

Programs vary throughout the year, based on student needs and funding.  Please review the programs listed below as well as the programs available for all Quincy middle school students.

Academic and Remedial Programs

  • MCAS Tutoring
  • Summer School
  • Reading
  • Language
  • Math
  • Science
  • Social Studies
  • Reading in Content Area - Grade 6

Enrichment Programs

  • Art - Architecture and Political
  • Art - Cartoons
  • Computers
  • Physical Education
  • Homework Help - Before School
  • Homework Help - After School

Quincy Public Schools Middle School Programs

Academic, Enrichment, and Remedial Programs available for all Quincy Public Schools students.

 

Homework

HOMEWORK:    Tuesday, June 8, 2010

Grade 5

SOCIAL STUDIES
  

 
MATH
 
 
  

 
SCIENCE
 
  
LANGUAGE ARTS
 
  
READING
 
  

Grade 6
GEOGRAPHY
  
MATH
 
  

 
SCIENCE
 
  
LANGUAGE ARTS
 
  

 

 

 

 

READING

 

  

Grade 7
SOCIAL STUDIES
  
MATH
 
  
SCIENCE
 
  
LANGUAGE ARTS
  
READING
 
  

Grade 8
SOCIAL STUDIES
 
  
MATH
 
  
SCIENCE
 
  
LANGUAGE ARTS
  

ELL (5th - 8th)

 
  

Spanish (8th)
   
   
Ms. Flynn
Ms. Leahy

 
Ms. Duffy-McGowan
Mr. Smith
Ms. Hunt

Specialists
HEALTH
 
  
TECH ED
 
  
ART
 
  
MUSIC
 
  
BAND
 
  
PHYSICAL ED
 
  
   

 

Parents

Point Webster has an active, welcoming PTO devoted to providing a link between parents and staff.  Check back here for announcements and information. Visit the Citywide Parents' Council

 

Find Us

Point Webster Middle School is located in the heart of Quincy.  Our address is 60 Lancaster Street.  Lancaster Street is parallel to Washington Street.  Turn onto Lowe St. from Washington St., halfway between the junction of Washington and Elm and Washington and the Southern Artery. We are located across from the junction of Lancaster and Lowe Street.   Use the maps below to find us!

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Partners

 

Quincy Public Schools are proud that leading businesses recognize the quality and innovation in our schools - and have made a commitment to helping our schools be the very best. Our Partnership Program allows businesses to bring their strengths directly to our students.  Each school has their own partner(s).  Please read about their programs below....

Roche Brothers Supermarket

Roche Brothers also has been involved in the New Horizons Program. Roche Brothers has provided our students with gift certificates as part of the award component of the program. Roche Brothers also provided holiday sweets for our Holiday Celebration through the New Horizons Grant.

Dependable Cleaners

Dependable Cleaners has provided students with book covers, which help the students and school, maintain the quality of our textbooks. Dependable cleaned over 100 coats that were collected by members of our Student Council in our community service effort on behalf of “Coats for Kids”. They also cleaned a number of classroom flags for our school. Dependable Cleaners provided gift certificates helpful to our New Horizons Holiday Celebration.

Quincy Credit Union

For the last four years, Quincy Credit Union has partnered with Point Webster Middle School, in an effort to expand learning from the classroom into the community. During monthly Real Life Math activities, Point Webster students learn about bank security, identity theft prevention, how to apply for a bank account and write out a check, how to complete a withdrawal or deposit slip, calculating interest and monthly payments on a new car.  The school year wraps up with a celebration of either pizza or ice cream  party for students and staff.

 

Point Webster Middle School Web Master - Brian Angell

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