Clubs & Organizations

FCA meets on Friday mornings at 6:45am in the Library Media Center.  All students and faculty are invited and welcome to attend!

National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) is an organization which recognizes outstanding scholarship, character, leadership, service, and citizenship. Members have a responsibility to continue demonstrating these qualities and may do so through a variety of projects, fundraisers, and school/community service. 

Membership

Membership in the NJHS is considered an honor. Eligibility in the NJHS is based on academic criteria recommended by the National Council of the National Junior Honor Society. To be eligible for membership the candidate must be enrolled as a member of the 7th grade or 8th grade class at Woodridge Forest Middle School. Candidates shall then be evaluated on the basis of service, leadership, character and citizenship by completing an application shortly after the first nine weeks. Eligibility does not guarantee selection as a member.

7th grade candidates: must have a cumulative scholastic average of at least a 90 at the end of the last semester of 6th grade and also by the end of the first 9 weeks at Woodridge Forest and have outstanding teacher recommendations. 

8th grade candidates: must have a cumulative average of at least a 90 at the end of the last semester of 7th grade, also by the end of the first 9 weeks, and have outstanding teacher recommendations. 

Student Council is a student run spirit and community service organization.  Our students plan, sponsor and work activities through out the school year.  Some of the projects we have sponsored in the past are:  Friday morning Concession Stand, Red Ribbon Week, Purple Heart Week, Appreciation days for Teachers and Staff, Dodge Ball Tournament, Boo Pops, Friendship Day Flowers and the 8th Grade Dance.  All students are eligible to be a part of student council.  Applications go out in April and are due in May for the next school year.  To be a part of the organization you must be passing all of your classes and be willing to get involved in the school community.  

StuCo meets every other Wednesday in the Library Media Center from 2:30-4:00!

By the time our students leave the Woodridge Forest Band program, we aim to have developed effective leaders, independent musicians, and superior citizens of our community. Our purpose is to foster a positive relationship with our community at large; pursuing our vision and mission statements by establishing patterns of intentional practice, communication, and exemplifying good character. 

Beginning Band

Beginning Band is for brand new or still-developing band members. Upon choosing band as their elective, students are placed on instruments at an "instrument placement appointment" with a band director. Possible instruments include: Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Bassoon, Saxophone, Trumpet, French Horn, Trombone, Euphonium, Tuba, and Percussion. Students will be grouped into instrument-specific classes after determining the instrument they will play. Regardless of instrument choice, students are required to purchase necessary instrument supplies and may have to rent/purchase their own instrument. Beginning Band is a performance-based class that requires both rehearsals and performances outside of the regular school day on occasion. 

Concert Band

Concert Band is our Sub-Non Varsity ensemble and is the next logical step after completing Beginning Band. Though it is our "seventh grade level band," Concert Band is for both seventh and eighth graders. Here, we develop strong fundamental musicians, great young leaders, and community through appreciation of music. This is done through participation in both solo and large ensemble performances. Instrumentation varies year-to-year based on instrumentation needs determined by the band directors. Should their instrument require it, students may be required to purchase various instrument supplies. Concert Band is a performance-based class and will require rehearsals and performances outside of the regular school day on occasion. 

Symphonic Band

Symphonic Band is our Non-Varsity Ensemble and is our "eighth grade level band," though both seventh and eighth graders may be placed here. Here, we develop increasingly independent musicians, strong young leaders, and community through appreciation of music. Students further develop and refine their musical abilities through participation in large and small ensembles, as well as solo performances. Because this is a competitive ensemble, students will be expected to attend various rehearsals and performances outside the regular school day, and students unable to meet these requirements may be moved to a different performing band with fewer outside commitments. 

Wind Ensemble

The Woodridge Forest Wind Ensemble is our Varsity Ensemble and is the premier performing band at Woodridge Forest. This is our "high school level" ensemble and is an immense challenge that is only appropriate for advanced and dedicated musicians. Here, we develop independent musicians, great young leaders, and community through appreciation of music. Students placed in this band will further develop their advanced musical ability through participation in large and small ensembles, as well as solo performances. 

Wind Ensemble is a highly competitive band, and members of this band will be expected to attend numerous extra rehearsals and performances outside of the regular school day. Students unable to meet the demands of Wind Ensemble may be moved to a different performing band with fewer outside requirements. 

Students who choose band as an elective are making a commitment to remain in the program for the entire year!

Beginning Orchestra

This class is for new instrumental musicians with string instruments. Selection of instruments is made upon the recommendation of the director. Students will be required to purchase various instrument supplies and rent/purchase their chosen instrument. Students who choose orchestra as an elective are making a commitment to remain in the program for the entire year.

Philharmonic Orchestra I & II

This is the Non-varsity Orchestra Ensemble. Students continue to develop their appreciation and understanding as musicians through performance in large and small groups and solos. Students will be expected to attend various rehearsals and performances outside the regular school day. Students are placed in appropriate orchestra classes commensurate with their skill levels following a competitive audition. Students who choose orchestra as an elective are making a commitment to remain in the program for the entire year.

Chamber Orchestra I & II

This is the Varsity Ensemble. Students develop musical ability through participation in large and small ensembles and solo performances. Students will be expected to attend various rehearsals and performances outside the regular school day. Students are placed in appropriate orchestra classes commensurate with their skill levels following a competitive audition. Students who choose orchestra as an elective are making a commitment to remain in the program for the entire year.

The yearbook course teaches students yearbook design and 20 composition. Direct application is achieved by creating the school yearbook. Students are instructed in basic photography skills, and student photography is featured in the yearbook.  Students enroll in yearbook as a course during schedule selection in the spring.

The University Interscholastic League offers the most comprehensive program of academic competition in the nation. UIL Academics offers more activities than any other UIL division, with 29 contests at the high school level and 20 A+ Academic contests for grades 2-8. More than half a million students participate in UIL academic contests each year.

Students will sign up for UIL events and will compete. They will compete against students from both New Caney ISD and surrounding districts.

Contact Mrs. Roshelle Buaquen for more details, or follow the links below!

Click here for UIL information.

Click here for student registration link!

Junior FFA is the extracurricular organization associated with Pre-Agriculture. It is the beginning of a students' career path in Agricultural Education. 8th grade members will be considered "Discovery FFA members". It is recommended but not mandatory  that students enrolled in Pre-Ag be a part of Jr. FFA. As a WFMS Jr. FFA member, students will be able to apply the skills they learn in the classroom to real world situations. This happens through a variety of ways; such as raising livestock projects, practicing leadership development or competing in judging contests. There is a yearly membership fee of $20 and members will be expected to attend monthly FFA meetings at Porter High School. 

Dress Code

All students should be prepared to dress out daily in all black athletic or dancewear. Ex: black leggings and a black t-shirt, black leotard and black shorts, etc. All clothing needs to be school appropriate. There are no shoe requirements for this class, but if your student would prefer to wear shoes during class, jazz shoes, ballet slippers, or pirouettes are all great options.

Locker

WFMS Dance students are issued a locker where they are to keep their personal belongings during the class period.

Class

Students will be learning a variety of dance styles this year while expanding their dance vocabulary and technique.

Performances

All students will participate in a Winter Showcase and will audition for a Spring Showcase. Dates will be discussed in class and sent out in the Remind app.