MBJH welcomes seventh graders at Spartan Day

Mountain Brook Junior High welcomed new seventh graders through its Where Everyone Belongs (WEB) program.

The program began with Spartan Day in August when the seventh graders entered MBJH through a tunnel of cheering ninth-grade leaders. This orientation day creates excitement and pride among the seventh grade and welcomes them as the class of 2019. It also encourages them to begin developing relationships with other students and learn strategies that will contribute to their academic and social success. Students spend the day with their ninth-grade leaders touring the school, team building and meeting seventh graders.

Ninth-grade WEB leaders served as mentors to guide the seventh graders. WEB leaders are chosen each spring and spend more than 12 hours in training to prepare for Spartan Day. WEB Ambassadors serve throughout the ninth- grade year, helping to plan events such as the seventh-grade tailgate party and seventh grade dance to provide opportunities for seventh graders to interact.