1. Welcome to Open House

2. Introductions Heidi Maurer Principal
Julie Lynch-Allen Assistant Principal
Eric Kauffman School Safety Officer

3. Bianca Solorzano
7th Grade Counselor
January Agnew-Parks:
8th Grade Counselor

4. Myths about Middle School PTSA 1. I don’t need to volunteer anymore.
2. Kids don’t want you here.
3. The school has plenty of money.

5. The Reality 1. Your student & Cedar Heights need you!
2. It’s not the same level of commitment as elementary school.
3. We desire to have involvement from all families at Cedar Heights.

6. What does PTSA do?
1. Provide enrichment programs for all students at Cedar Heights. 2. Provide support for Cedar Heights staff.
The PTSA provides funding for:
Costly science labs (frog dissection)
Scholastic News
BrainPOP subscription
Department mini-grants
Student Recognition Programs
And much more...

7. Financial Challenge $100-$300 mini grant per dept. Example:
$300 ~ ₵
Science Dept. Students per student

8. The Result... 1.Teachers spend their own money teaching our kids.
2.Reduction or Elimination of
Enrichment Programs.

9. How You Can Help Sign up to be on the PTSA board or a PTSA committee.
Participate in fundraisers.
Volunteer for events/activities— more parent involvement.
See the PTSA table for more info.

10. Where Can You Find
Information?

12. We believe…
Teachers and students are more successful in a targeted, collaborative environment that makes data based decisions.
Movement into appropriate classes based on assessment data
Weekly collaboration between teachers
Early Warning Intervention System

14. Science MSP Proficiency Rates 2016
Science MSP Scores increased 4% from 69% to 73%!

15. We believe…
If students don’t learn how we teach, then we must teach like they learn.
Discuss the PLC cycle.

16. Supporting EACH Student
HS Credit Classes:
9th Grade Science
Computer Essentials
Algebra/Geometry
Art Applications
9th Grade PE
Response to Intervention
All students in Core classes
Interventions targeting specific, targeted skills
Concepts taught/approached in a different way

17. We believe…
All students are capable of high levels of learning, and we have a moral responsibility to provide our students with rigorous course work that will prepare them for education beyond high school.

18. Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID)
Elective Class
Targets the “academic middle”
Support in getting to college
7-12 commitment
Provides the skills necessary for success in college: writing, inquiry, collaboration, organization, reading (WICOR)
A school philosophy
Each kid is college material
Each kid can learn at high levels
We provide each kid with the WICOR skills necessary for college

19. College Bound Scholarship
Think you can’t afford college? …..Think again!
Apply for the College Bound Scholarship, if you meet ONE of these requirements:
Are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch
Are a foster youth (regardless of income)
Receive TANF benefits
Meet the family income requirements

20. This bond proposal replaces expiring bonds without raising overall school tax rates.

21. This bond proposal funds projects at every school.

23. Projects at Cedar Heights Middle School

24. Purpose of the Evening
Learn about the curriculum in your student’s classes.
Meet the teachers.
If you would like to share information about your student, please contact the teacher for an appointment.

25. Schedule for the Evening
Period
Time
Period 1
7:00-7:15
Period 2
7:19-7:29
Period 3
7:33-7:43
Period 4
7:47-7:57
Period 5
8:01-8:11
Period 6
8:15-8:30

26. Have a GREAT Evening!