Nobel ScienceTechnology Math (STeM) Magnet Center Magnet Parent Meeting Tuesday, October 20, :30-8:30 pm Library

Welcome and Introductions Magnet Coordinator – Laura Yankie

Magnet School Overview The integration programs in LAUSD, including Magnets, were established by Court-Order to address the five harms of racial isolation: 1.Low Academic Achievement 2.Interracial Hostility and Intolerance 3.Low Self-esteem 4.Overcrowded Conditions 5.Lack of Access to Post-Secondary Opportunities

Magnet Programs LAUSD Magnets offer theme-based instructional opportunities to students living within the boundaries of LAUSD. Some Magnet Programs occupy entire school sites (full school magnets), while others are Magnet Centers located on regular school campuses with access to activities and experiences shared with the host school.

Nobel Charter Middle School Charter Lottery Residentia l School STeM Magnet Center

NCMS Residential School / Charter Lottery Grade Level Classes School for Advanced Studies Program (Honors Level Classes) Magnet School Grade Level Classes Honors Level Classes

Charter Lottery Application (subject to availability) Dec. 1, Feb. 26, 2016 Academic qualification requirement for SAS Program Non-NCMS Resident No Transportation Provided No Matriculation Points Earned Charter Lottery Voluntary Integration Permit (Oct. 1 st – Nov. 13, 2015) Race/ethnicity & points All LAUSD Students eligible Transportation Provided (5+ miles) Matriculation Points are Earned Academic qualification required for Honors Level Classes Magnet Permit

Calendar Update October 2015: 26 th – Medalist Ceremony for Grade 8 Students 27 th – Budget Committee Meeting in Library at 3:15 28 th – Medalist Ceremony for Grade 7 Students 29 th – PHBAO Parent Conferences from 5:30-7:30 pm 30 th – Minimum Day Schedule

Calendar Update November th – Charter Council at 3:15 in the library 11 th – Veterans Day – No School 16 th – the 15 th week Progress Reports go out in Pledge Classes Thanksgiving Break – 21 st – 29 th.

Choices Information eChoices.lausd.net October 1 st – CHOICES application window opens. November 13 th – CHOICES application window closes. December – Parent Confirmation/Correction Letters Mailed.

Culmination Policies: (21 pts. out of 30 pts. for certificate) nobelms.com Current 8 th Grade: Students will earn 2 pts. For each semester course in English/ELD, Math, Social Studies, Science and PE with a mark of “D” or better. Students must earn 8 points during the spring semester of 8 th grade. Current 7 th Grade: Students will earn 1 pt. for each semester course in English/ELD, Math, Social Studies, Science, and PE with a mark of “D” or better.

Attendance Policy nobelms.com Grades 6-8: No more than 7 days of absence per year. More than 7 days absence per year, student placed on Culmination Ceremony Probation. Any student who becomes ineligible may appeal to the Attendance Review Committee.

Homework Policy LAUSD BUL Homework assignments should be reasonable in content, length, and resources required. (use planners) Homework should be purposeful and based on the grade level standards for the class. Grade Level 6 – Average of 15 minutes for each academic class daily. Grade Levels 7-8 – Average of 20 minutes for each academic class daily. *** Honors, SAS, and AVID students may have special consideration.***

Common Core Standards Instruction and Nobel STeM Theme Language Arts, Social Studies, Math, and Science standards drive the instructional focus to help ensure that students gain adequate exposure to a range of texts and tasks. Rigor is infused through reading complex texts and performing tasks to prepare students to be college and career ready. Honors Level Courses in Language Arts, Science, and Social Studies, and Accelerated Math Courses, offer differentiated curriculum and instruction based on the needs of GATE and High Achieving Students. Science, Technology, and Math themes are cross curricular in regular and honors level courses.

Closing Parent concerns and questions. Thank you!