Parks Junior High School 2016-2017 8th Grade Orientation Parks Junior High School 2016-2017

Meet our Leaders Ms. Dustin Principal Mrs. Miller Assistant Principal

School Hours 7:40 am to 2:30 pm 7:40 am to 1:50 pm Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 7:40 am to 1:50 pm Most Wednesdays See Calendar on the School Website For 1:35 pm Wednesday Dismissals For Other Early Release Days For Changes to Calendar

Schedule Checks Check Demographics Teacher Records Problems Name Legal Name (Name on Birth Certificate) Spelling Birthdate Grade Level Gender Address Phone Number Teacher Records Problems

Schedule Checks Continued Class Every Period (Periods 1-7) If Missing Teacher Records Student Reports to Office that Period No Double Periods If Yes

Schedule Checks Continued Required Classes for Correct Grade Level Language Arts ELA 8 or ELA 8 Honors History_Social Science 8 Math Math 8, Algebra I, or Geometry Science 8 PE 8 Fall Other 2 Periods Electives Teacher Records Problems

Schedule Change Requests Problems Only Wrong Grade Level 2 Classes the Same Missing a Period No Elective Changes Scheduling Questions? See Mr. Bledsoe, Our Counselor

Parks Website www.fullertonsd.org/parks Upcoming Events District Pupil Calendar Bell Schedules Teacher Websites And Much More…

Student/Campus Safety Students Should Not Arrive Before 7:15 am No Parents on Campus Without a Visitor’s Badge Go to the Office First Set Up an Appointment With Teacher No Students on Campus After 2:45 pm Unless Working With a Teacher or Coach

Parks is a PBIS School Positive Behavior Interventions & Supports Focuses on Good Behavior Respectful Responsible Purposeful Rewards Students Regularly

Attendance Important to Be at School If Absent Parents Call Office Students Call Study Buddies Student’s Responsibility Find out What Missed Complete Work Missed Turn in Work Missed

Student Planner AKA Distributed in Homeroom This Week Binder Reminder Reminder Binder Student Agenda Student Calendar Student Handbook That Planner Thingy Etc. Distributed in Homeroom This Week

Student Planner Continued Organization Tool Write Homework/No Homework Upcoming Tests or Projects Resources School Rules Not in Planner – Posted Online Study Tips Language Arts Tips Math Terminology and Formulas Science Terms and Periodic Table Social Science/History Facts And More

Organization Notebook(s) Backpack Textbooks Lockers For Different Subjects One Large with Dividers OR Multiple Small Backpack Textbooks Most Subjects Have Class Sets Lockers For PE Only

Grades 4 Quarters Mid-Quarter Progress Reports Distributed Quarter 1 – August 8 to October 7 Quarter 2 – October 10 to December 16 Quarter 3 – January 4 to March 10 Quarter 4 – March 13 to May 25 Mid-Quarter Progress Reports Distributed September 9, November 10, February 10, April 21 Final Quarter Report Cards Distributed October 14, January 6, March 17, May 25

Grades Continued 2 Grades Per Class Each Quarter a Clean Slate Letter Grade – A, B, C, D, or F Citizenship Grade – O, S, N, or U Each Quarter a Clean Slate Save all Report Cards Store in a Safe Place Important for Sports, High School Registration, Etc. Check PowerSchool Regularly PowerSchool Passwords Distributed With iPad

PowerSchool Best Way to Check Grades Different Amongst Teachers Not all Updating Same Time Some Daily Some Weekly Some Monthly

Parent Conferences Parent/Student Conferences Thursday and Friday, September 15 and 16 You Need to Attend With Your Parent Bring Your Notebook(s) and Planner First Half of Conferences By Appointment Only Priority Given to Students With D’s or F’s Second Half of Conferences All Are Invited First Come, First Served

Tutorials Two Times a Week First Month Focuses On Rules and Regulations Cyber Safety Later Opportunities For Homework Help Tutoring Enrichment More Information to Follow

iPad Distribution Distribution was Last Week Did Not Get Yours? Distributed During School This Week Parent and Student Must Sign Student Online Services Responsible Use Agreement Will Receive Form with iPad

iPad Use and Care Policy Fully Charged Stay in Protective Case Purpose is for School Use No Pictures, Audio, or Video Unless Teacher or Administrator Gives Permission Can Using During Breaks Nutrition and Lunch In Designated Areas Only Do Not Allow Another Student to Handle

SSOAR Saturday School Opportunity for Attendance Recovery School Loses Money for Each Absence Monthly Sessions Beginning in September Check Parks Website for Dates Topics Test Reviews Homework Help/Peer Tutoring Sports Enrichment Activities Extra Credit Opportunities

Student Involvement After School Sports – 7th and 8th Graders Volleyball Basketball Soccer Softball Track & Field Community Service – 8th Graders Possible Clubs Honor Society STEM SMAC Jazz Band Club DC Anime Book Club Dr. Who More to Come…

PE Clothes Need by Friday, August 19 Can Use Same PE Clothes as Last Year PE Teachers Have Order Forms if Needed

Upcoming Dates Back to School Night No School – Staff Development Days Wednesday, August 17 No School – Staff Development Days Friday, September 2 & Monday, September 12 No School – Labor Day Monday, September 5 Parent/Student Conferences Thursday and Friday, September 15 and 16 1:35 pm Dismissal Wednesday, September 28

Rest of Day 9:05 – 9:20 Nutrition Break 9:25 – 11:05 Follow Your Schedule Periods 1-7 in Order 11:05 Early Dismissal

Stay Informed Listen to Mr. Sonny in the Morning Read Daily Bulletin Through PowerSchool On Parks Website Check Online Calendars Check PowerSchool for Grades Share Information With Your Friends

Q & A Questions? http://www.fullertonsd.org/parks