Dear Parents, 

Welcome students and parents to the 2009-2010 school year. The first day of school is always a favorite time of year. Teachers are smiling and optimistic about the new year.  In return, students are anticipating success with great teachers. I am confident that this will be an awesome year at West Brazos Junior High. 

West Brazos Junior High is a “Recognized” campus.  This was accomplished in part by creative and caring teachers who excel at what they do best—TEACH!  Our students stepped up and listened to teachers’ strategies and subject information and then applied this to their test taking skills.  Parents assured their teens that they were capable of not only passing the TAKS, but going above last year’s accomplishments.  This can and will happen again, possibly moving into the “Exemplary” category.  This can only take place if teacher, parent, and child are working together. If you think your child is having difficulties in school be sure to contact the teacher. 

Some parents feel that because their child is in junior high, they do not need to be as involved as when they were in elementary school.  However, parents do need to be involved. Parents can accomplish this by discussing school information each and every day, attending school events, making sure that students are in school, and joining parent organizations such as PTO.  

Our new assistant principal, Mr. Barnett, and I are available for any information about school which you may need.  We have several more new faces on staff, which you will be hearing about through newsletters sent home with every progress report and report card.  

Last, I want to encourage school-wide spirit by informing you that Roustabout t-shirts are for sale.  Not only do they encourage school pride, they are guaranteed to be in dress code.

Let’s Have A Great Year! 
  AliceBatchelor
 Principal
West Brazos Junior High