1. JUMP START for Parents

2. GUESS WHO???

3. Theodore Roosevelt Smedberg
Science Teacher
Principal of Elk Grove High School – 1935
Superintendent of Sacramento County Schools
Founder of Sly Park Outdoor Activities Center

4. NUTS AND BOLTS M/T/TH/F Late Start Wednesday 8:05 AM – 2:40 PM

5. NUTS AND BOLTS M/T/TH/F Late Start Wednesday 8:05 AM – 2:40 PM
Sample Class Schedule
Class Period
Quarter 1
(9 weeks)
Quarter 2
Quarter 3
Quarter 4 1
Social Science PE 2
English 3
Computers
Math 7
Math 4
Science
Woodshop

6. Home/School Communication
Smedberg Website
EGUSD Synergy

7. Home/School Communication (2)
ParentVUE & StudentVUE
SINGLE SIGN-ON
Complete access to ALL CHILDREN enrolled in EGUSD.
VIEW & UPDATE INFORMATION
View attendance, immunization compliance, report cards; update emergency contacts, physician, and phone numbers.
GRADES & ASSIGNMENTS
Monitor academic progress.
STAY CONNECTED WITH TEACHERS
Direct links to teachers.
WEB PORTAL & MOBILE APP
Easy access anywhere, anytime.

8. using a unique activation code provided by the school.
Register for ParentVUE
Due to the confidential nature of ParentVUE access,
you MUST show picture ID to receive an activation code.

9. Home/School Communication (3)
Announcements… Information… Reminders… s will come from
Unblock EGUSD
Make sure this has not been blocked or categorized as SPAM by your personal provider.
CURRENT address, phone numbers, and emergency contacts on file at the school.

10. Typical Characteristics of a Middle Schooler
ACADEMIC/CAREER
Years of extraordinary change
Organization is often a key issue
Technologically savvy
BEHAVIORAL
Growing need for privacy and independence
Testing of limits both at school and home
Self-conscious of body
EMOTIONAL
Often highly sensitive, quick to feel left out or slighted
Highly emotional. Reactions can be extreme
Begin to see true empathy emerge
SOCIAL
Peer group takes on increasing importance
Fluctuations in friendships are common
Being connected thru technology - prime importance

11. Areas of Support Academic Career Social Emotional
Counseling Department Yer Gutierrez Angela Keel Cheryl Stark Maggie Wade
Emotional
Social

12. Progress Grades Report Card Grades
mid-quarter notification to students and guardians about the “work-in- progress” grades
progress grades are not permanent
students still have to time to improve grades
4 reports (one distributed in Advocacy in middle of each quarter)
first progress report ~ Sept. 16
final grades on transcript
grades will count towards promotion
4 report cards (one mailed home after end of each quarter)
first report card ~ Oct. 18

13. Promotion Requirements
Students are required to have 70 credits
for a clear promotion to the next grade.
Letter grades A, B, C, D = 5 credits per class
Letter grade F = 0 credit per class
QUARTER 1 REPORT CARD
CLASS
GRADE
CREDITS
English B
5 credits
Math C PE F
0 credits
Science A
TOTAL CREDITS: 15 out of 20 possible

14. Resources & Supports ACADEMIC Tutoring Extended Day
Binder Check Program
Parent/Teacher/Student Conferences

15. Resources & Supports (2)
EMOTIONAL/SOCIAL
Transition Assistance
Conflict Mediation
Awareness Education
Parent/Counselor/Student Meetings