You’ll see it’s easy to register your child at Maricopa Wells! Just fill out the paperwork in our school office when you come to register your son or daughter. Please don't forget to bring your child’s birth certificate, immunization record, social security number, and the address of the last school he or she attended.

You can stay updated by checking this Web site often. You'll find it is an easy way to stay informed and energized about Maricopa Wells Middle School. We also encourage you to review your student's school "agenda" frequently. We provide every student with a student agenda for use in recording assignments. Each student brings this agenda to school every day. Students record daily class work, objectives, and homework for each subject in their planner. Each teacher reviews the previous day’s assignments. Teachers "stamp" the agenda each day to show that the student has completed all of the day's assignments. If assignments are missing, the teacher will highlight the day.

You may also call our school office anytime at 520-568-7100. We'll happily answer your questions and keep you updated on the latest information.

Maricopa Wells Middle School welcomes parent volunteers. Please contact your child’s teacher to find out what types of volunteer activities would be appropriate and most beneficial. We ask that all volunteers first check in at the office before entering the campus. We encourage all parents to become “official” volunteers in the Maricopa Wells Volunteer Program. This program provides for fingerprinting, orientation to our district, and important information. Any parent or guardian desiring to chaperone field trips, sports events, or work with teachers and students on campus must be an official volunteer. For future Volunteer Orientation dates or more information, contact Terry Marquez at (520) 568-5105. Involved parents really make a difference; we appreciate your participation and support.

Yes, the cafeteria serves breakfast and lunch daily. We serve delicious and nutritious meals for our students and guests. Click here for menu information.

Six core values fuel the "Character Counts" youth ethics initiative.
These guidelines form a foundation on which our students build strong, responsible character.

Trustworthiness

Be honest • Don’t deceive, cheat or steal • Be reliable — do what you say you’ll do • Have the courage to do the right thing • Build a good reputation • Be loyal — stand by your family, friends, and country

Respect

Treat others with respect; follow the Golden Rule • Be tolerant of differences • Use good manners, not bad language • Be considerate of the feelings of others • Don’t threaten, hit, or hurt anyone • Deal peacefully with anger, insults and disagreements

Responsibility

Do what you are supposed to do • Persevere: keep on trying! • Always do your best • Use self-control • Be self-disciplined • Think before you act— consider the consequences • Be accountable for your choices

Fairness

Play by the rules • Take turns and share • Be open-minded; listen to others • Don’t take advantage of others • Don’t blame others carelessly

Caring

Be kind • Be compassionate and show you care • Express gratitude • Forgive others • Help people in need

Citizenship

Do your share to make your school and community better • Cooperate • Get involved in community affairs • Stay informed; vote • Be a good neighbor • Obey laws and rules • Respect authority • Protect the environment

We care about what our students wear and we respect each student's unique style. We also know that some types of clothing and accessories can be distracting and even harmful to our students. We ask for your help in guiding our students to follow common sense as well as the guidelines below.

Maricopa Wells students wear solid colored, striped, or plaid shirts, blouses, and turtlenecks. They do not wear tank tops or shirts that reveal the midriff. We also require that shirts, blouses and turtlenecks contain no words, pictures, graphics, or screen prints. Students may wear hats outdoors only. Click here to see the complete Maricopa Wells Dress Code.

Also, we issue all students a picture I.D. card. If a student loses the I.D., he or she may purchase a new one at the school bookstore. Maricopa Wells students always wear their I.D. cards while at school.

Teachers and staff provide supervision 30 minutes before school begins. Please pick up your student immediately at the end of the day. We invite you to consider our before and after-school programs. These programs, outlined below, provide a safe, supportive place for students before and after school. Pick up a permission slip in the school office, or visit Mrs. Safranek in room C114.

Morning Classes

• 6, 7, 8 Grade Study Skills Hour
• Athletes’ Study Hour

After School Classes

• 6, 7, 8 Grade Study Skills Hour
• 6, 7, 8 Grade Math Tutoring
• Reading Tutoring
• STEP
• Heritage Club
• ART
• Computer Lab

We inspire and support every child to succeed. We believe regular attendance is a vital ingredient to ensure that your student achieves his or her best. You can help by scheduling appointments for off-school hours and helping your child always be on time and prepared. We use a computerized call system to notify parents or guardians of an absent student within two hours after the first class of the day. Should an absence occur, Maricopa Wells parents and students verify absences in writing within 24 hours. We recommend you keep a file at home for doctor's excuses, court summonses, funeral notices, etc. If the student has more than five absences in a class, he or she risks losing class credit.

Please inform the school of any change in your child’s transportation before 2:00 p.m. – otherwise your child will need to go home as usual. A student may not ride or walk home with another student or get off at a different bus stop without a note from a parent or a timely call to the office.

Check out the bus routes here.

We provide all necessary books to our students free of charge. Maricopa Wells students are responsible for each book he/she checks out. If a book is lost, stolen, or damaged, the student will be responsible for paying for the book. Additionally, we provide every student with a student agenda/planner for recording assignments. Maricopa Students bring this agenda/planner to school each day. It helps with organization and home/school communication. Students record daily class work, objectives, and homework for each subject in their planners.

Many students want the privilege of carrying electronic devices, such as cellular phones, pagers, music players, etc, on campus. That privilege requires responsibility. Maricopa students do not use such items in the classroom. If any device makes a noise, vibrates, or in any way creates a distraction, we will confiscate the device and hold it in the school office until the end of the day. We request that students not use electronic music players on campus or on school buses. Students who choose to bring electronics, or other valuables to school assume the responsibility of possible loss, theft, or damage.

We take pride in providing many opportunities for our students to learn, discover, and have fun at Maricopa Middle. In order to organize and staff these opportunities safely and responsibly, student participants pay a small part of the operating costs. Contact our school office, at 520-568-7100, for the most current fees and additional information.

Total Fees - not to exceed $200 total per family
Athletic Participation $50.00 per sport
Activity Participation $30.00 per activity (band, choir, drama, dance, orchestra)
CTE Courses/Labs at cost for course (technology)
Club/Field Trip per year $1.00
Duplicate Student ID $ 5.00
Duplicate Agenda $ 5.00
Yearbook - (call for fees)

The school nurse may administer medication only if she has a signed parent consent allowing this. You may request this form in the school office. We ask that you list emergency and alternate contact numbers.

Students may not have prescription or over-the-counter medicines in their possession. Please give all medicines to the nurse for proper handling and dispensing. You and your child should keep prescription medication in the current pharmacy container, labeled with your child's name and correct dosage instructions. We ask that you and your child handle over-the-counter medicines in the same way. The nurse will call your child from the classroom or cafeteria for timely administration of prescription and other medications.

We will happily provide information on student accident/health insurance plans in the school office.

The Responsibility Center offers a prevention-oriented environment that enables students to process obstacles to their success in school. A trained, supportive staff member offers one-on-one assistance in the form of academic, emotional, and behavioral interventions. Students create a plan for making positive choices. The Responsibility Center's focus is not discipline, but prevention. It offers an opportunity for students to accept responsibility by recognizing their behavior choices and developing appropriate plans.