James R. Geisler Middle School

Infobox Secondary school

name=James R. Geisler Middle School
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established = November, 1993
city = Walled Lake
state = Michigan,
country = United States
type = Public Middle School
principal = Mrs. Colleen Sturgill
assistant principal = Ms. Yolanda Bloodsaw
dean of students = Mr. Kyle Pipkin
grades = 6-8
student count = 949 Students
teacher count = 72 students
address = 47620 West Pontiac Trail
district= Walled Lake Consolidated Schools
mascot = Wally the Wolf
colors = Blue & Yellow
yearbook = Yes
website = www.wlcsd.org/geislercfm.cfm

James R. Geisler Middle School, (formerly known as Walled Lake Junior High School and/or Walled Lake Middle School)(also known as Geisler Middle School, GMS, Geisler Wolves, and Walled Lake Geisler), is a public school located in Walled Lake, Michigan. As one of the four middle schools in Walled Lake Consolidated Schools. [http://www.walledlake.k12.mi.us/index.html Walled Lake Consolidated Schools ] ] , it includes grades sixth through eighth, and has a total more than 900 students and exactly 90 staff members.

Courses

As well as learning fundamental subjects like Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, and English, James R. Geisler provides with other extended concept subjects. Here is a list of them: Art, Physical Education, Design Technology, Communication Arts, Life Management, World Language, Information Technology, Vocal Music, Band, and Orchestra (Starting in the school year of 2008/2009, many opinions of students and staff members at James R. Geisler have decided to no longer keep Information Technology as an elective subject). This school is named after the former superintendent of Walled Lake Consolidated Schools, James R. Geisler, and honors his role he has done before he retired.

Sports

Fall Sports:
*6th, 7th, and 8th Grade Cross Country
*7th and 8th Grade Boys Soccer
*7th Grade Boys Football
*8th Grade Boys Football
*7th and 8th Grade Girls Cheerleading
*7th and 8th Grade Girls Volleyball

Winter I & II Sports:
*7th and 8th Grade Swimming
*6th, 7th, and 8th Grade Wrestling
*Girls Basketball
*Boys Basketball
*Winter Girls Cheerleading (7th & 8th Graders)

Spring Sports:
*6th, 7th, and 8th Grade Track & Field
*7th & 8th Grade Girls Soccer

Awards

James R. Geisler Middle School has received an award for Superior Energy Performance by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.Fact|date=January 2008

James R. Geisler Middle School has earned the Clean Bathroom Award. It has been that way for 20 years.

Famous People

Mrs. Kristen Haglund, Miss America 2008, attended Geisler Middle School as well as Western High and Meadowbrook Elementary. James R. Geisler has also a wide range of ethnicity in its students and staff.

Mission Statement

The mission statement of James R. Geisler Middle School is:"James R. Geisler Middle School staff, in cooperation with students, parents, and community, believe all students learn best in a supportive, safe, caring, and engaging environment, which enhances self-respect and personal growth. We are committed to students becoming responsible, reflective, and knowledgeable citizens of a diverse and changing world; life-long learning; the academic success of students by meeting individual needs through varied learning opportunities; and the attainment of educational and personal success through an active partnership among parents, community, staff, and students. We promise to provide opportunities for students to become tolerant, accountable, and responsible citizens; encourage high social and academic expectations through role modeling, while being adaptable and flexible with students, peers, and parents; provide a curriculum that will endeavor to engage and challenge students by strengthening reading, writing, listening, critical thinking, problem solving, and technical skills; and promote open communication and alliances among school, home, and business environments to enhance transition from school to the community."

References

External links

* [http://www.wlcsd.org/geislercfm.cfm James R. Geisler Middle School]
* [http://www.wlcsd.org Walled Lake Schools Website]