Polson Transition
For Madison Public Schools Students and Parents Entering Walter C. Polson Middle School
Grade levels listed below are current 2018-2019 grade levels
Principal Visits
Principal Frank Henderson will visit Brown to meet with current 5th and 6th graders who will all attend Polson in 2019-2020
Date: January 2019
Time: TBD (During school hours)
Polson Counselors and Program Coordinators Meeting with Students
Department leaders and counselors will meet with Brown students by grade level to explain the Elective Course selection process.
Date: February 2019
Time: TBD (During school hours)
Current Grade 5 and 6 Parent "Meet and Greet" at Polson
This PTO sponsored event will be an opportunity for parents of incoming Polson students to tour the building while being led by current Polson students, and to get a general overview of the programs
Date: March 2019
Time: 7:00 PM
Current Grade 5 and 6 Students Visit Polson/Social Event
- Building tours and information sharing for incoming students
- Additionally the Polson team is planning a social event for all incoming Polson students (current 5th and 6th graders) along with current Polson 7th Graders
Date: May 2019
Time: TBD (During school hours)
Parent Transition Meeting for Current Grade 5 and 6 Parents
The Polson team will host a formal transition meeting for all incoming parents sharing programs, student supports, and extracurricular activities
Date: May 2019
Time: 7:00 PM
Placement Letters
- Grade 6-8 Placement Letters will be sent home in August 2019
Back to School Orientation
- Back to School orientations will be held in August 2019