1. Bayside Academy K-5 STEAM / 6-8 STEM Incoming 6th Grade Parent Orientation
May 30th, 2019

2. Agenda 5:30 pm – 6:00 pm – Parent Orientation
6:00 pm – 7:30 pm – Open House

3. Bayside Academy
Bayside Academy is One School with Two Interconnected Programs
STEAM program (K-5) on the West side of campus
STEM program (6-8) is a fully functional middle school on the East side of campus

4. Bayside Academy Student Population
2018 – 2019 Total Enrollment = 929 Students
K-5th Grade: 254 Students
6th Grade: 238 Students
7th Grade: 208 Students
8th Grade: 229 Students

5. Our Staff Mr. John Cosmos, Principal K-8
Mrs. Megan Gurka, Assistant Principal 6-8
Ms. Maria Valencia, Assistant Principal K-5
Ms. Anna Malki, Dean of Students
Ms. Lauren Alexander, Counselor 6-8
Mr. Steven Chang, Counselor 6-8

6. Mission Statement
The mission of Bayside Academy is to engage all students through integrated learning experiences that encourage critical thinking and a growth mindset. We are a community built on collaboration, communication, and positive relationships, where we encourage all students to be lifelong learners.

7. Vision Statement
At Bayside Academy, every child is inspired to develop and grow through student-centered learning that promotes equity, inclusivity, and positive school experiences.

8. STEM Integration

9. California Content Standards
All students at Bayside learn core subjects through
state adopted, high quality, California Content Standards.
ELA/ELD -Springboard
Math – College Prep Math
Science - Next Generation Science Standards (adoption work in progress)
Social Studies – Framework being adopted
*California state standards are based on Common Core national standards

10. California Dashboard

11. Specialized Programs ALL of our students are Bayside students.
However, we also have a variety of specialized programs:
- K-5 STEAM, 6-8 STEM
- Newcomers (6th-8th)
- GATE (Gifted and Talented Education)
- Mandarin (6th-8th)
We work together to meet the needs of ALL students.

12. Enrichment Opportunities
CLUBS: Lunchtime and after school
Examples include: Art, STEM, Yearbook, Math Circles,
Sci Fi, Anime and Drawing, Tutoring, Pride,
Mandarin, Bayside GIVES, etc.
SPORTS: After school
Fall: Volleyball, Cross Country, Flag Football
Winter: 7/8 Basketball
Spring: 6th Basketball, Track and Field, Soccer, Tennis

13. School Climate At Bayside, we expect ALL students to be: RESPECTFUL
RESPONSIBLE
SAFE

14. Restorative Practices
Goal : To develop community and to manage conflict and tensions by repairing harm and restoring relationships
Proactive: Classroom community circles
Reactive: Self reflection after infraction

15. Uniforms Black, white or orange polo shirts
Khaki pants, shorts or skirts
Black, white, or orange sweaters,
jackets, or sweatshirts
Black, white, orange, gray or brown shoes

16. Student Schedule All students take 7 classes
6th & 7th grade: ELA (2 periods), Social Studies, Math, P.E., Science, Elective
8th grade: ELA, Social Studies, Math, P.E., Science, Elective 1, Elective 2

17. Bell Schedule

18. Student Schedule - Math
Most students in 6th grade take 6th Grade Math using the rigorous Common Core State Standards.
However…
Some students qualify for the compacted pathway which includes a rich diversity of students. Invitations to the compacted pathways are based on a series of District criteria.

19. Electives 6th Grade Wheel 7 and 8th Electives Maker, 3D, and Robotics
Robotics, Coding, Maker, 3-D Printing
Design Thinking Foundations
Intro to Music OR
Beginning Band, Beginning Strings
Support Classes for math
7 and 8th Electives
Maker, 3D, and Robotics
Art
Wheel: Aeronautics, Biotech, Astronomy
Concert Band, Orchestra
Support Classes for math

20. Communication
Schoolloop: Online gradebook, accessible for students and parents
Website: bayside.smfcsd.net
E-Blast: ed home every Friday
School Messenger: Automated
phone message system
Konstella: PTSA Communication

21. Parent/Community Role
Attend Conferences, Back-To-School Night, Open House, etc.
Contribute time/resources
Participate in PTSA, Site Council, ELAC, Latinos Unidos, etc.
Field trips
Clubs
Coach an after school sports team
Be a part of our community!!!

22. Drop Off and Pick Up
Please consider dropping off and picking up your middle school student at a designated spot a block or two away from campus to avoid traffic congestion.

23. Upcoming Dates Packet Pick Up – Beginning August 1st
Arena Day – August 12th from 2-5 pm, PE clothes sold
First Day of School – August 13th 2:35 pm dismissal
Back to School Night – August 15th 6:00 – 7:30 pm
Super Minimum Day – August 16th 12:35 pm dismissal

24. Open House
Please visit classrooms and the library and get familiar with our campus.