Welcome to Isbell Middle School “Home of the Condors”

School Overview Students: 1308 Sixth Grade: 467 Seventh Grade: 395 Eighth Grade: 446 Teachers: 52 New Teachers: 13

Administration Team Mr. Gomez Dr. Araiza Dr. Favila Assistant Principal Grade 6 and Grade 7 (M-Z) Dr. Araiza Principal Dr. Favila Assistant Principal Grade 8 and Grade 7 (A-L)

Attendance Technician Office Staff Mrs. Sanchez Office Manager Mrs. Molina Health Specialist Ms. Rodriguez Attendance Technician Mrs. Sandez Office Assistant

Counseling Team Mrs. Valle Mrs. Gutierrez Mrs. Bauerlein Mrs. Ujfalusy Grade 6 Mrs. Gutierrez Grade 8 Mrs. Bauerlein Grade 7 Mrs. Ujfalusy All Grades

Sixth Grade Coursework English Language Arts (Teacher 1) History (Teacher 1) Mathematics (Teacher 2) Science (Teacher 2) Physical Education (Teacher 3) Elective (MESA, AVID, Band, College and Career Exploration) – (Teacher 4)

Afterschool Programs ASPIRE Jr. Cancer Crushers Sports Wrestling Basketball Volleyball STAR Nova: Rockband, Robotics, Media Arts MESA College and Career Club (SWAG) Art Club Friday Club VEX Robotics Jr. Optimist Club/Club LIVE Viva Club SPARC Club

Electives Program New Elective Courses for School Year 17-18 One additional AVID course Period “8” - Language Arts Through Technology Project Lead the Way (PLTW) Design and Modeling Automation and Robotics Journalism AVID and AVID EXCEL ASB/Leadership MESA Band – Beginning, Intermediate and Concert Spanish – Native Speakers and Beginning College and Career Exploration Exposure to High School Pathways Building a Bridge to Your Future Office/Teacher Assistants Arts Through Literature Language Arts Through Technology

School Climate Discipline Assemblies – twice a year Schoolwide Agenda/Binder Check Semester Awards Assembly Game Room every Monday with counselors and every day during both lunches Student of the Month School Dances Invested over $3000 in PE equipment use during nutrition and lunch

Attendance School begins at 7:50 AM Be on time every day Students can only be absent from school for the following reasons: Illness Doctors’ appointments Funeral services of immediate family members Doctors’ note is required after 3 absences Student Attendance Review Board (SARB)

Parent Involvement Back to School Night School Site Council Parent Conferences Blackboard Connect calls every Sunday ELAC Parent Meetings – Once a month Principal’s Coffee – Four times a year Parent Training PIQE – Over 35 parents graduates Triple P – Positive Parenting Program Isbell 4 Parents

Physical Education Program Strong and robust PE program Fitness Center Gymnasium Students are expected to change every day and actively participate PE Uniforms will be sold during registration and throughout the school year Lockers will be assigned Supervision in the locker room every day Noon Supervisors and Locker Room Attendants Deborah Gonzalez Oscar Rodriguez

Supervision Three security officers School Resource Officer Lisa Chrisman Joy Henning Jesse Prado Officer Hector Ramirez

Safety and Supervision Teacher stand outside their door during passing periods Schoolwide CHAMPS Philosophy Countdown to remind students how much time they have left to get to the next class All gates are locked during school hours Supervision before, during and after school

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