1. Parks Junior High School 2016-2017
8th Grade Orientation
Parks Junior High School

2. Meet our Leaders
Ms. Dustin
Principal
Mrs. Miller
Assistant Principal

3. School Hours 7:40 am to 2:30 pm 7:40 am to 1:50 pm
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
7:40 am to 1:50 pm
Most Wednesdays
See Calendar on the School Website
For 1:35 pm Wednesday Dismissals
For Other Early Release Days
For Changes to Calendar

4. Schedule Checks Check Demographics Teacher Records Problems Name
Legal Name (Name on Birth Certificate)
Spelling
Birthdate
Grade Level
Gender
Address
Phone Number
Teacher Records Problems

5. Schedule Checks Continued
Class Every Period (Periods 1-7)
If Missing
Teacher Records
Student Reports to Office that Period
No Double Periods
If Yes

6. Schedule Checks Continued
Required Classes for Correct Grade Level
Language Arts
ELA 8 or ELA 8 Honors
History_Social Science 8
Math
Math 8, Algebra I, or Geometry
Science 8
PE 8 Fall
Other 2 Periods
Electives
Teacher Records Problems

7. Schedule Change Requests
Problems Only
Wrong Grade Level
2 Classes the Same
Missing a Period
No Elective Changes
Scheduling Questions?
See Mr. Bledsoe, Our Counselor

8. Parks Website www.fullertonsd.org/parks Upcoming Events
District Pupil Calendar
Bell Schedules
Teacher Websites
And Much More…

9. Student/Campus Safety
Students Should Not Arrive Before 7:15 am
No Parents on Campus Without a Visitor’s Badge
Go to the Office First
Set Up an Appointment With Teacher
No Students on Campus After 2:45 pm
Unless Working With a Teacher or Coach

10. Parks is a PBIS School Positive Behavior Interventions & Supports
Focuses on Good Behavior
Respectful
Responsible
Purposeful
Rewards Students Regularly

11. Attendance Important to Be at School If Absent Parents Call Office
Students Call Study Buddies
Student’s Responsibility
Find out What Missed
Complete Work Missed
Turn in Work Missed

12. Student Planner AKA Distributed in Homeroom This Week Binder Reminder
Reminder Binder
Student Agenda
Student Calendar
Student Handbook
That Planner Thingy
Etc.
Distributed in Homeroom This Week

13. Student Planner Continued
Organization Tool
Write Homework/No Homework
Upcoming Tests or Projects
Resources
School Rules Not in Planner – Posted Online
Study Tips
Language Arts Tips
Math Terminology and Formulas
Science Terms and Periodic Table
Social Science/History Facts
And More

14. Organization Notebook(s) Backpack Textbooks Lockers
For Different Subjects
One Large with Dividers OR
Multiple Small
Backpack
Textbooks
Most Subjects Have Class Sets
Lockers
For PE Only

15. Grades 4 Quarters Mid-Quarter Progress Reports Distributed
Quarter 1 – August 8 to October 7
Quarter 2 – October 10 to December 16
Quarter 3 – January 4 to March 10
Quarter 4 – March 13 to May 25
Mid-Quarter Progress Reports Distributed
September 9, November 10, February 10, April 21
Final Quarter Report Cards Distributed
October 14, January 6, March 17, May 25

16. Grades Continued 2 Grades Per Class Each Quarter a Clean Slate
Letter Grade – A, B, C, D, or F
Citizenship Grade – O, S, N, or U
Each Quarter a Clean Slate
Save all Report Cards
Store in a Safe Place
Important for Sports, High School Registration, Etc.
Check PowerSchool Regularly
PowerSchool Passwords
Distributed With iPad

17. PowerSchool Best Way to Check Grades Different Amongst Teachers
Not all Updating Same Time
Some Daily
Some Weekly
Some Monthly

18. Parent Conferences Parent/Student Conferences
Thursday and Friday, September 15 and 16
You Need to Attend With Your Parent
Bring Your Notebook(s) and Planner
First Half of Conferences
By Appointment Only
Priority Given to Students With D’s or F’s
Second Half of Conferences
All Are Invited
First Come, First Served

19. Tutorials Two Times a Week First Month Focuses On
Rules and Regulations
Cyber Safety
Later Opportunities For
Homework Help
Tutoring
Enrichment
More Information to Follow

20. iPad Distribution Distribution was Last Week Did Not Get Yours?
Distributed During School This Week
Parent and Student Must Sign
Student Online Services Responsible Use Agreement
Will Receive Form with iPad

21. iPad Use and Care Policy
Fully Charged
Stay in Protective Case
Purpose is for School Use
No Pictures, Audio, or Video
Unless Teacher or Administrator Gives Permission
Can Using During Breaks
Nutrition and Lunch
In Designated Areas Only
Do Not Allow Another Student to Handle

22. SSOAR Saturday School Opportunity for Attendance Recovery
School Loses Money for Each Absence
Monthly Sessions Beginning in September
Check Parks Website for Dates
Topics
Test Reviews
Homework Help/Peer Tutoring
Sports
Enrichment Activities
Extra Credit Opportunities

23. Student Involvement After School Sports – 7th and 8th Graders
Volleyball
Basketball
Soccer
Softball
Track & Field
Community Service – 8th Graders
Possible Clubs
Honor Society
STEM
SMAC
Jazz Band
Club DC
Anime
Book Club
Dr. Who
More to Come…

24. PE Clothes Need by Friday, August 19
Can Use Same PE Clothes as Last Year
PE Teachers Have Order Forms if Needed

25. Upcoming Dates Back to School Night No School – Staff Development Days
Wednesday, August 17
No School – Staff Development Days
Friday, September 2 & Monday, September 12
No School – Labor Day
Monday, September 5
Parent/Student Conferences
Thursday and Friday, September 15 and 16
1:35 pm Dismissal
Wednesday, September 28

26. Rest of Day 9:05 – 9:20 Nutrition Break
9:25 – 11:05 Follow Your Schedule
Periods 1-7 in Order
11:05 Early Dismissal

27. Stay Informed Listen to Mr. Sonny in the Morning Read Daily Bulletin
Through PowerSchool
On Parks Website
Check Online Calendars
Check PowerSchool for Grades
Share Information With Your Friends

28. Q & A
Questions?