6th Grade Parent Orientation English & History 6th Grade Parent Orientation

English 7 at La Paz Common Core Higher level texts & in-depth analysis Fiction and Non-Fiction Evidence-based responses & essays

English 7 at La Paz Technology Google classroom/docs - no lost work! Video & audio links, articles, essay writing eportfolio StudySync & turnitin.com

English at La Paz Literature Essay Writing The Outsiders, A Christmas Carol Short stories: O’Henry, Kipling and others Reading Counts (student choice of reading) Essay Writing 3 Genres: informational, argumentative, narrative

History 7 at La Paz Topics: Thinking Like a Historian Fall of Rome Islamic Empire Medieval China Medieval Japan Middle Ages Renaissance

History 7 at La Paz Analysis of Information through Primary & Secondary Sources...examples... King John’s Letter to Pope Gregory (in Old English!) Comparing documents about European Knights and Japanese Samurai, discovering their importance and writing an essay supporting which warrior would triumph if they engaged in battle.

Overview of Honors at La Paz Specific Honors course titles on report cards and transcripts Invitation based on 6th grade teacher rec. 0, 1, 2, 3 or 4 Honors courses

English & History Honors at La Paz English Honors reading: Unwind/Call of the Wild, And Then There Were None/The Hobbit, Age of Miracles (NY Bestseller)/The Giver Differentiated classroom with each unit having alternative activities/assignments for Honors students

School Counselor Personal, social, and academic concerns Parent conferences Promotion status Community referrals Crisis intervention Classroom guidance lessons Information on CJSF and School Service Awards

Criteria include grades and citizenship marks CJSF: California Junior Scholarship Federation Free state-wide recognition program Criteria include grades and citizenship marks Generally, at least 2 A’s and 2 B’s required in core classes Apply after every trimester; no other requirements Introduction to high school CSF Recognition in 8th grade Promotion Ceremony

School Service Award: Optional Award Open to all Students (CJSF with Distinction Award for 8th grade CJSF members) 20 hours of La Paz sanctioned school service during the school year. Students obtain record sheets from counseling office Sanctioned school service includes: recycling program, Esperanza birthday club, ELT/tutorial tutoring, WEB leader, Campus Beautification projects, and other activities as needed by school.

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