Kraft Meadows Middle School

Kraft Meadows Middle School

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Kraft Meadows Middle School Kraft Meadows Middle School is a special place designed to help students develop their intellectual ability, increase their self-esteem, and cope with the changes they are experiencing from childhood to adolescence.

Kraft Meadows Middle School Kraft Meadows Middle School does not look like an elementary school or a high school. It contains: Trained middle level professionals Teachers from different subject areas work in teams with a set group of students. A block of time which allows for a flexible schedule Rotating short-term exploratory and encore classes

Lockers Situated close to their Focus class. Students will receive locker numbers and combinations at Open House. Parents and students can work together to open and close lockers.

Classes Core Classes Math Science Language Arts Social Studies Exploratories Encore

Exploratory Classes Physical Education, Smart Lab (rotate throughout the year) Music: Band, Choir, Orchestra

Home/School Communication A biweekly newsletter, the Kraft Communications, is available to view online every other week. A hardcopy is also available per request. <http://www.calschools.org> Grades and attendance may be viewed anytime on-line (Infinite Campus). We encourage you to do this regularly with your student. Trimester Report Cards are viewed online but a hardcopy is available upon request. Teacher websites are updated daily.

Lunch Ala Carte / Type A Student Account Number More choices Student Account Number What is my child eating? Lunch accounts can be viewed at www.sendmoneytoschool.com. Lunchtime activities They have 30 minutes to eat Community Service (table washers)

Enrichment Opportunities National Junior Honor Society Enrichment Competitions Spelling Bee Eighth Hour Interest areas Intramurals Contact Liz Alexander at alexandere@calschools.org

LEADERSHIP Student Council National Junior Honor Society Student Ambassadors Diversity Council Volunteer Grant Writing

ENRICHMENT COMMUNICATION Kraft Communications Announcements Bulletin Boards Web Page Personal Contact •Parent Involvement •Email <alexandere@calschools.org •Personalized Learning

CO-CURRICULAR Challenges Spelling Bee Science Olympiad Math Olympiad Calvin College - Writers Workshop Contests Recognition National Junior Honor Society Academic Achievement Evening Community Service Certificates

Taking Care of Special Needs Counseling Services Lori Burgess and Kelly Green ADHD Support Group Academic Evaluations Support Groups Individual Counseling Crisis Support Referrals Student Support Center Nancy Andreano All Medications Volunteer Organization Mentor Program Discipline Lost and Found

Family PTO Every parent welcome Meets alternating months Planned family activities We still need you in the middle school (even though your child might think differently).