1. THE LANGUAGE ACADEMY'S MOVING- ON UP DAY

2. 1. Grades 2. Student Citizenship & Expectations 3. FUNS 4. Dress Code 5. Parent Communication 6. Cell Phone Policy 7. School Hours & Schedule 8. TIPS for Success

3. New Grades School Report Card Assignments are MORE & are Graded differently A= 4.0 B= 3.0 C= 2.0 D= 1.0 F = 0.0 (A--G H.S. Requirement) Grading System Elementary School District Assessments CST/ State Assessments ------------------------ A = Advanced P= Proficient B= Basic BB= Below Basic FBB= Far Below Basic

4. Student Citizenship & Expectations Citizenship: E= Excellent Behavior G= Good Behavior S= Satisfactory Behavior N= Needs Improvement in Behavior U= Unsatisfactory Behavior Expectations: BE and DO your BEST – at all times: on school grounds, fieldtrips, assemblies & school bus.

5. F.U.N.S. List = No Fun F: Grade letter “F” U: Citizenship letter “U” N: Citizenship letter “N” S: Suspension Cannotparticipate in Fun Student Activities Cannot participate in Fun Student Activities

6. DRESS CODE NO Short-Shorts NO Short-Shorts NO Sagging: pants /undergarments / shorts NO Sagging: pants /undergarments / shorts NO Distressed / Torn Jeans NO Distressed / Torn Jeans NO Showing Underwear (or bra straps) NO Showing Underwear (or bra straps) NO Strapless shirts NO Strapless shirts Tennis Shoes & PE Shorts for P.E. Tennis Shoes & PE Shorts for P.E.

7. Parent Communication Parent Communication Teacher Ease : www.teacherease.com Check Grades Find Homework Assignments Emailing Teachers (Preferred!) Power School – Phase-in 2013-2014 Database for District: * Student Information System * Attendance * Schedules * Discipline * Communication Files

8. SDUSD - Cell Phone Use Policy Cell Phones are allowed Before & After School Hours, to call or text parents, ONLY. School is not responsible for cell phones. Possible Suspension if rule is broken. Keep out of sight & turned-off- If … not Phone will be confiscated & Parents must pick up cell phones in the office- NO exceptions. Students MAY NOT contact parents with cell phone during school hours. If parents need to be called A teacher may give permission to call from class in passing period. A student can come to the Office to make a call. During School Hours: No Texting, pictures, video-recording or listening to music– unless teacher allows it in class.

9. School Hours Sleep Well & Be on Time Arrival Breakfast at School 8:35 – 8:48 8:45 - Warning Bell (short) Instruction begins at 8:48 a.m. Dismissal M-T-W-F at 3:50 p.m. Thurs. at 1:05 p.m.

10. 6 Periods of 6 Periods of Approx. 1 hr. Blocks Approx. 1 hr. Blocks Period 1 --- 8:48 – 9:45 Period 2 --- 9:50 – 10:45 Period 3 ---10:50 – 11:45 LUNCH --- 11:50 – 12:20 Pd. 3.5 --- 12:25 – 12:55 Period 4 --- 1:00 – 1:55 Period 5 --- 2:00 – 2:55 Period 6 --- 3:00 – 3:50 DISMISSAL 3:50 MIDDLE SCHOOL SCHEDULE THURS. SCHEDULE Period 1 -- 8:48 – 9:45 Period 2 --9:50 - 10:45 Lunch: 10:50 – 11:05 Period 3 ---11:10 – 12:07 Period 4 ---12:12 – 1:05 Dismissal at 1:05

11. Tips !! Students: Do your SCHOOLWORK Do your HOMEWORK Seek HELP when you need it Keep ORGANIZED

12. Parents- Remember- Entering into Middle School is a BIG DEAL ! HELP your student stay organized COMMUNICATE with the teachers Give LOTS of support !!! CHECK for Assignment Completion at least once a week ! CHECK for Assignment Completion at least once a week ! Tips!!

13. Questions ??

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