1. 6th grade parent information night
March 15, 2017
LAGUNA MIDDLE SCHOOL
6th grade parent information night

2. Welcome John Calandro, Principal Scott Schalde, Assistant Principal
September 17, 2018
Welcome
John Calandro, Principal
Scott Schalde, Assistant Principal
Buffy Anderson, Counselor A-H
Mary Sanchez-Allwein,Counselor I-Z

3. September 17, 2018
We’re glad you’re here!

4. September 17, 2018

5. September 17, 2018

6. What we’re covering tonight
September 17, 2018
What we’re covering tonight
Registration
Middle School Myths/realities
PE, lockers, communication, how to navigate
Preparing for next year

7. CLASS SCHEDULES Late Start Mondays 9:25 a.m. PERIOD PERIOD 8th Grade
LAGUNA MIDDLE SCHOOL
CLASS SCHEDULES
PERIOD
1-HomeBase 2
Break 3 4
Lunch/Recess 5 6
9:19
10:18
10:28
11:27
12:26
1:01
2:00
2:59
8:15
9:24
10:33
11:32
1:06
2:05
8th Grade
PERIOD
1-HomeBase
Break 2 3
Lunch/Recess 4 5 6
7th Grade
8:15
9:19
9:34
10:33
11:27
12:07
1:06
2:05
9:19
9:29
10:28
11:27
12:02
1:01
2:00
2:59
Late Start Mondays
9:25 a.m.

8. Registration Typical Schedule: PE English Science Math Social Studies
September 17, 2018
Registration
Typical Schedule: PE
English
Science
Math
Social Studies
Elective

9. Exceptions Special Education Intervention English Learners
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Exceptions
Special Education
Intervention
English Learners
Students involved in these programs may have some exceptions to the typical schedule.

10. Special Education Five Resource Specialists to support our students.
Instructional Aides
Direct instruction in content areas including math, English, social studies, and science.

11. English Learner Program
EL Aide pushing into regular education classes to support our EL and Migrant Education students.
LTEL (Long Term English Learner) Program
Reading Skills and/or ELD Class for students scoring 1-3 on the CELDT (California English Language Development Test)

12. Choices History 7 (World History and Geography)
September 17, 2018
Choices
History 7 (World History and Geography)
World/US History (taught in Spanish).
Dual immersion students may select Course alternates 7th grade/8th grade by year.

13. English English 7 English 7 adv Reading and Literacy Plus
September 17, 2018
English 7
English 7 adv
Focus on interpreting text and expository writing
Students should be organized and highly motivated
Can still take Honors English at high school if didn’t take it in middle school
Reading and Literacy Plus
Students needing specialized help in reading
Per elementary teacher recommendation and student reading well below grade level

14. English 7 adv Requirements for 7 adv
September 17, 2018
English 7 adv
Requirements for 7 adv
To qualify for English 7 Advanced, a student must demonstrate above grade level reading and writing performance as measured by the following:
The student must score 1186 or higher on one SRI, which represents advanced eighth grade reading level.
The student must earn an overall score of 4 (standard exceeded) on the ELA SBAC, with a score of 3 (above standard) on each of the claims/areas (Reading, Writing, and Research Inquiry).

15. English 7 adv- Qualification Opportunities
September 17, 2018
English 7 adv-
Qualification Opportunities
August 3, 2017 Laguna Middle School
8 a.m. to 12 p.m
August 10, 2017 Los Osos Middle School 8 a.m. to 12 p.m

16. Reading & Literacy Plus
Students identified by standardized test scores, site reading assessments, academic grades and teacher or parent recommendation.
Students receive instruction in decoding, reading comprehension and fluency.
Parents will be notified during the summer if their child qualifies for our Reading Skills class.
Reading Skills class utilizes Read 180 and System 44- proven to improve student lexiles.

17. Math Placement determined by testing in 6th grade
September 17, 2018
Math
Placement determined by testing in 6th grade
Common Core math changed course titles and content
7th grade math
8th grade math
7th acc (all of 7th grade math, most of 8th)
8th acc (rest of 8th, all of 9th)

18. Math acc Placement determined by testing in 6th grade. Students who:
September 17, 2018
Math acc
Placement determined by testing in 6th grade. Students who:
Score a 4 on the SBAC Math, with a score of 3(above standard) on each of the areas (Concepts and Procedures, Problem Solving/Modeling and Data Analysis, and Communicating Reasoning)
and an 80% or above on the MDTP will be enrolled in the Math 7ACC course.

19. Math- Acceleration Opportunities August 2, 2017 Laguna Middle School
September 17, 2018
Math-
Acceleration Opportunities
August 2, 2017 Laguna Middle School
8 a.m. to 12 p.m
August 9, 2017 Los Osos Middle School 8 a.m. to 12 p.m

20. September 17, 2018
Electives
Year long or wheel?

21. Electives Year long requiring teacher recommendation:
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Electives
Year long requiring teacher recommendation:
AVID
Other courses Requiring teacher recommendation:
Math intervention (Math Connects)

22. Individual Determination
AVID
Advancement Via
Individual Determination
AVID is an elective course designed to support students who may not go on to college without academic support. Students who benefit from this class are often the first in their family to attend college. Tutorials, college research and visits, and study skills are explored in this course.

23. September 17, 2018
Electives
Year long (Student Choice)
Band
Choir

24. September 17, 2018
Electives
Wheel
Students choose which “spokes” of the wheel they would like
Students receive one “spoke” each quarter

25. Exploratory Wheel Options:
Wheel A Wheel B Wheel C
WA Art WB Art   WC Art
WA Industrial Tech WB Theatre    WC Indust. Tech
WA Home ec WB Home ec WC Home ec
WA Intro to Video Prod. WB Digital Communications WC Intro to Spanish
                              WB Indust. Tech                 
Students select all 5 classes for WB and are guaranteed to get 4 of them.

26. Wheel Example Q1- Art Q4- Industrial tech Q2- Video Production
September 17, 2018
Q1- Art
Q2- Video Production
Q3- Home Economics
Q4- Industrial tech

27. September 17, 2018
Myths and realities
Myth:
Middle School is scary

28. Myths and realities Reality: Developmentally, this is a tough time.
September 17, 2018
Myths and realities
Reality:
It can be for parents
Kids adjust quickly
Very kind students/staff
Caring environment
Developmentally, this is a tough time.

29. Myths and realities Myth My child will get lost in the shuffle
September 17, 2018
Myths and realities
Myth
My child will get lost in the shuffle

30. Myths and realities Myth
September 17, 2018
Myths and realities
Myth
Teachers and staff will not recognize how awesome my kid is.

31. Myths and realities Reality
September 17, 2018
Reality
These are the people who will be dealing with your kids every day- we already think your kid is awesome.

32. Myths and realities Reality
September 17, 2018
Myths and realities
Reality
6 teachers means 5 more sets of eyes than last year
Teachers meet to discuss students
Counselors check in
Not the longevity of elementary school
Communication is key
Lots of ways for students to stay involved
Student recognition cards/Honor roll

33. Myths and realities Myth
September 17, 2018
Myths and realities
Myth
My child won’t be able to keep up with the work and the homework

34. Myths and realities Reality It depends on you and the student
September 17, 2018
Myths and realities
Reality
It depends on you and the student
SHOW ME- your two most powerful words
Teachers post homework to their websites
Communication is key

35. Myths and realities Reality: Lots to DO at the middle school!
September 17, 2018
Myths and realities
Reality:
Lots to DO at the middle school!

36. Myths and realities Myth I won’t know what is going on
September 17, 2018
Myths and realities
Myth
I won’t know what is going on

37. Myths and realities Reality
September 17, 2018
Myths and realities
Reality
Middle school students are notoriously unreliable sources of information
Weekly Newsletter
Powerschool
Teacher websites

38. Myths and realities Myth I am not wanted at the middle school
September 17, 2018
Myths and realities
Myth
I am not wanted at the middle school

39. Myths and realities Reality
September 17, 2018
Myths and realities
Reality
Your CHILD may not want you at the middle school
PTA
SSC
ELAC
Volunteer opportunities will be on website

40. Athletics Cross Country (coed) Basketball (boys and girls)
September 17, 2018
Athletics
Cross Country (coed)
Basketball (boys and girls)
Volleyball (boys and girls)
Soccer (Boys and girls)
Wrestling (coed)
Track (coed)
Intramural sports: open to all
Soccer
Basketball
Badminton
Pickleball
Volleyball
Dodgeball
And more

41. Clubs Photography Catering club Friday Night Live Robotics GSA
September 17, 2018
Clubs
Photography
Catering club
Friday Night Live
Robotics
GSA
Maker’s Club
Minecraft club
Sewing Club
Garden Club

42. Activities Dances/activities at lunch Math Lab Mock Trial Math Counts
September 17, 2018
Activities
Dances/activities at lunch
Math Lab
Mock Trial
Math Counts
And more!

43. Other Concerns PE Students will be required to dress out
September 17, 2018
Other Concerns PE
Students will be required to dress out
Will be assigned a locker
Diverse activities

44. Other Concerns Lockers Students will figure them out
September 17, 2018
Other Concerns
Lockers
Students will figure them out
Don’t give out combo
Check it periodically

45. Other Concerns Immunization Dress Code WEB Day August 14
September 17, 2018
Other Concerns
Immunization
Must have current immunization information for entry to middle school
Contact the health department for an appointment.
Dress Code
Plan for appropriate dress when shopping
WEB Day August 14
Registration day August 15
Information will be coming in the mail about what to do, bring, where to go

46. Other Concerns Communication Powerschool- up to date info
September 17, 2018
Other Concerns
Communication
Powerschool- up to date info
Teacher websites/newsletters
Weekly Newsletter
, phone, drop in
Problems? Start small!

47. WEB DAY!!!! You DO NOT want to miss this day
September 17, 2018
WEB DAY!!!!
You DO NOT want to miss this day
Start your student off with a positive middle school experience
Kids experience the campus prior to first day and registration
Go in knowing new people

48. September 17, 2018
Dates to Remember
March Registration cards due to th grade teachers
March Students register online in th grade classes.
May th grades tour
August 14 WEB Day! and parent orientation
(repeats on the 18th)
August 15 New student BBQ student registration day
August 18 Parent orientation (repeat of the 14th)
August 21 First day of school

49. Questions? jcalandro@slcusd.org sschalde@slcusd.org
September 17, 2018
Questions?
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