Transition to Middle School Panel Discussion

Panel  Shane Frank, Principal, Colina  Kim Stephenson, Asst. Principal, Colina  Antonio Castro, Principal, Los Cerritos  Jason Klinger, Asst. Principal, Los Cerritos  Juan Santos, Asst. Principal, Sequoia  Shannon Martens, Counselor, Sequoia  Steve Lepire, Principal, Redwood  Shauna Ashmore, Asst. Principal, Redwood

Welcome to 6 th Grade Parent Night  Presentation: Introduction of:  Middle School Philosophy  6 th Grade Academic Program  6 th Elective Opportunities and PE Curriculum  Special Programs  ASB and Student Clubs  6 th Grade Activities (Socials, Dances, Trips)  6 th Grade Teachers and Staff Showcase Performance Groups (Band, Strings, Chorus, Dance) School Tours  Upcoming Parent Nights: Colina – December. 14, 2010 Los Cerritos – January 20, 2011 Sequoia – January 10, 2011 Redwood - January 25, 2011

Social – Emotional Considerations  Spring Meetings / Events  Orientation  Welcome Assembly  Coring of Classes  Two Counselors  Where to go for help

Special Programs and Opportunities to Develop Individuals  Visual and Performing Arts  Electives/Careers  ASB and Clubs  Physical Education  Dances/Socials  Boys & Girls Club

Curriculum  6 th Grade Core Program Math/Science/Health  Four arithmetic operations, statistics, probability, reasoning  Earth Science: structure, topography, energy, ecology  Making good choices and making health a lifelong priority Humanities: English/Social Studies  Writing: literary response and analysis, vocabulary, research  Ancient Civilizations and Religions  Foundation for modern societies Electives  Expanding and enriching academic core curriculum PE  Knowledge and skills to participate confidently in a variety of activities

Academic Transition  Integration from Multiple Elementary Sites In and out of district students  Hosting a Safe, Social and Academic Atmosphere Keeping 6 th graders together through scheduling  Rigor and Challenge Clustering/Student Needs  Acceleration  Challenge  Support

Academic Enrichment & Interventions  Enrichments Academic Programs Visual and Performing Arts Programs Psycho-motor Programs  Interventions In-School Programs Extended School Day Programs