1. Middle School Group Conference
Welcome Families
Middle School Group Conference

2. What is a typical Middle School Day?
Core classes
Math, ELA, Science, Social Studies
2 Electives every day (based on student interest survey)
Fine arts, Foreign Language, Performing Arts, Health and Physical Education, Practical Arts, Visual Arts
Lunch
Extra Curricular Opportunities - sports, clubs, dances, volunteer opportunities
Every day except Wednesday, students will have a period where they are grouped for reteaching, extension, or enrichment.  

3. Middle School Progression of Study
ELA
Literature, vocabulary, grammar, and composition
Math
6th Grade - Principles of Algebra
7th Grade - Pre-Algebra
8th Grade - Linear Algebra
Social Studies
6th Grade - Ancient Civilizations
7th Grade - American History 1
8th Grade - American History 2
Science
6th Grade - Planet Systems, Cell Structure & Functions, Body Systems, Earth’s Atmosphere & Water, Energy
7th Grade - Earth, Plate Tectonics, Astronomy, Ecology, Classifications
8th Grade  - Forces and Motion, Ecology, Cells and Genetics, Chemistry, Physics

4. Placement Testing ELA - May 8 and 9 Math - May 11 and 12
In the past, placement test results have been shared with parents. These results show overall scores based on standards, and do not indicate class placement.
Class placement information is shared at Meet the Teacher.

5. Advanced Placement
Students can be placed in advanced ELA and/or advanced Math classes.  Next school year, middle school will begin implementing advanced social studies and science.
Advanced placement is determined by using the following assessment data
Math and ELA placement tests that are administered in 5th grade
AzMERIT results
Other relevant assessment data

6. Altadena Tour March 20th 9:00-11:00
Assembly in the gym-performances from band, orchestra, and choir
Tour Rotation – led by 8th grade NJHS student followed by Q & A with administration regarding exploratory course offerings and Altadena expectations
Lunch
Parent meeting: March 20th at Altadena; time TBD

7. Important Dates
March 3rd – End of 3rd Quarter 6th – 10th – Spring Break 13th – No School 17th – Fifth Grade Field Trip 20th – Student Altadena visit 20th – Parent Night – Altadena 28th – Music Recital – 6:00
April
7th – Movie Night
14th – No School
AZ Merit Testing
Week of 4/3 – Writing
Week of 4/24 – ELA
Week of 5/1 – Math
May
5th – Gallery Night/Learning Celebration
Week of 5/8 – Placement Testing
Week of 5/15 – Human Growth & Development
22nd – Fifth Grade Celebration 9-11 (students and parent volunteers only)
23rd – Talent Show (student only event)
23rd – Promotion - 1:00 MPR
23rd - Last day of school – full day

8. Questions?