Our Optional Program
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Video: A Virtual Walk of WSMS
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WSMS Optional Program Presentation 2021-22
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WSMS Entrance Requirements
2021-2022 Optional Requirements:
- Have A's and B's with no more than one C on the most recent comprehensive report card as a semester average
- Have satisfactory conduct
- Have satisfactory attendance, including promptness to school and to each class
- A total of more than 15 absences and/or tardies is considered unsatisfactory
- Test requirements:
- Due to COVID-19 Pandemic, all acceptable tests must be dated Spring 2019 or later
- Score at or above the 80th percentile in FastBridge aReading and aMath assessments
- Score at or above the 80th percentile on the TCAP TNReady English Language Arts and TCAP TNReady Mathematics assessments
- Score at or above the 80th percentile on the spring NWEA MAP Growth Reading and Mathematics assessments
- Score at or above 80th percentile on the Total Reading/Reading Composite and Total Mathematics/Mathematics Composite of an acceptable nationally normed achievement test
- Score at or above the 80th percentile in FastBridge aReading and aMath assessments
- Due to COVID-19 Pandemic, all acceptable tests must be dated Spring 2019 or later
- To remain in the Optional Program, students must maintain an average of C or above in each subject, each semester, and the entrance requirements for conduct and attendance.
- Students who are accepted into the Optional Program at White Station Middle School and who meet renewal requirements will be accepted into the White Station High School Optional Program on a continuation basis.
- Final approval is contingent upon review of the student's second-semester/final report card.
Click here for White Station Middle's criteria card.
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Optional Schools FAQs
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Optional Schools Booklet
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Course Offerings
WSMS offers a variety of enriched academic programs:
- Honors Language Arts
- Creative Learning in a Unique Environment (CLUE)*
- Honors Mathematics
- Honors Algebra I (high school credit)*
- Honors Geometry (high school credit)*
- Honors Science
- Honors Physical Science (high school credit)*
- Honors Social Studies/American History
- World Languages
- Chinese Exploratory and Chinese I (high school credit)*
- French Exploratory and French I (high school credit)*
- Japanese Exploratory and Japanese I (high school credit)*
- Latin Exploratory and Latin I (high school credit)*
- Spanish Exploratory, Spanish I (high school credit)*, Spanish II (high school credit)*
- Fine Arts
- Art
- Beginning Band, Concert Band, Symphonic Band
- Beginning Choir, Mens' Choir, Womens' Choir, Chorale
- Beginning Orchestra, Intermediate Orchestra, Chamber Orchestra
- Creative Dramatics
- Other Exploratory
- Facing History and Ourselves
- Health
- Keyboarding/Computer
- Physical Education
* Students must meet eligibility requirements to participate. These courses have pre-requisites and participation is dependent on grades from the previous school year and standardized achievement test results.
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Schedule a Visit
Tour Our Campus:
Thank you for your interest in WSMS! We are pleased to have you visit our school.
Please contact our Optional Coordinator, LaTrice Johnson, at (901) 416-2072 or johnsonls@scsk12.org
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Contact Our Optional Coordinator
Our Optional Coordinator:
- Name: Ms. LaTrice Johnson
- Phone: (901) 416-2072
- Email: johnsonls@scsk12.org
Optional Parents: Mark Your Calendar
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2021-2022 Optional Schools Applications open January 26 @ 10:00 am.
For more information: http://www.scsk12.org/optional/
2021-2022 Prospective Parents
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Your future looks bright at White Station Middle School! If you would like to receive information about our Optional Program, please complete this survey. Thanks for your interest.
School Choice Facts
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Students who live within our school attendance zone do not have to submit a school choice application. They can simply register when the early registration period opens for the new school year.Students who live outside the attendance zone can submit a General Choice Transfer Application beginning January 26, 2021. Applications are based on available space in the school and are processed in the order they are received.School Choice Links:
Bridge Builders - Early Deadline Feb. 19
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Bridge Builders
Application opens November 13 at bridgesusa.org/apply
Click here for more information: Bridge Builders
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Meal Request Forms are available at the school pick-up site. Be sure to have your child's Lunch ID Number ready.
The form is available to download and fill out ahead of time:
More information can be found at http://www.scsk12.org/nutrition/
Y Care Registration - Opens Dec. 14

Chess Team Info

Counseling Referral Information
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- Link to the form: Counseling Referral Form
- Please complete referral to share concern about your child or student
- Please allow 24-48 hours for follow-up to occur
- If there is a crisis, please contact the District's Social-Emotional Support Line or website for specific support
- Shelby County School District SEL 24-HOUR INFORMATIONAL & Support LINE
- Live Support Line:
- Phone: 901-416-8484
- Hours: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Information Line
- Phone: 901-416-2266
- Hours: 24/7
- District's SEL website
- Live Support Line:
- Shelby County School District SEL 24-HOUR INFORMATIONAL & Support LINE
- Link to the form: Counseling Referral Form
Virtual Daily Schedule

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