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5th Grade

5th Grade. www.sanelijomiddle.org. Transition Information Night. Important Information To Know www.sanelijomiddle.org. San Elijo Middle School. San Elijo Middle School Staff. Our Principal- Mr. Hall. SEMS School Counselors. Mrs. Santiago (M-Z). Mrs. Breining (A-L).

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5th Grade

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  1. 5th Grade www.sanelijomiddle.org Transition Information Night

  2. Important Information To Know www.sanelijomiddle.org San Elijo Middle School

  3. San Elijo Middle School Staff Our Principal- Mr. Hall

  4. SEMS School Counselors • Mrs. Santiago • (M-Z) • Mrs. Breining • (A-L)

  5. Counselor’s Areas of Focus • Health/Well-Being of Students • Connection between home and school • Open-Door Policy • Social/Emotional Support • Mediations • Referrals for community resources • Academic Advising • Scheduling • High Level of Confidentiality

  6. SEMS Team Concept • Teachers are group into teams by core classes • Language Arts / Reading (1 teacher – 2 periods) • Science / Math (1 teacher – 2 periods) • History / PE / Expo (1-3 teachers – 2 periods) • PE & Expo meet on alternating days (M/W or T/Th & alt. F) • The team works with the same group of students • Teachers meet to address areas of concerns for students • Coordination of assignments / activities Ideally, teams will see the same group of students Electives can play a factor in teams

  7. Communication With Teachers • Connection between home and school • Teacher email • Teacher Webpages • Assignments page • Worksheets/handouts/notes downloadable

  8. Middle School Perception It’s all about PERCEPTION

  9. Transition for 6th Graders • Making the adjustment to Middle School • New environment • Moving from 1 teacher to 3-5 teachers • Making new friends from other schools • Expectations • Added responsibility • Work Habits • Organizational Skills How does your child deal with change?

  10. Honors Classes • Criteria includes: • Advanced CST scores • Grade of 4 in Language Arts / Math • Teacher Recommendation • Other factors such as study/work habits and citizenship • Placement: • No honors track • Students can be placed in Honors in any year • Middle school counselors make the final decision on placement with teacher and parent input

  11. Elective Classes • *Elective Classes are a year long commitment* • Elective Classes for 6th Grade • Band • Chinese 1B & 2A • Expo

  12. PACE Promise • Preparation for College • Completion (and passing) of certain classes in high school will guarantee admission into CSUSM. • Middle School begins the focus on college/career readiness. • 7th Grade visits to CSUSM • Teams named after colleges/universities • Introduction to A-G Requirements

  13. We Believe. . . • All students can learn. • Teachers promote learning through quality instruction and a commitment to the California Common Core Standards. • Students grow when held accountable and demonstrate responsible behavior. • The social-emotional development of students parallels academic growth.

  14. SEMS Assistant Principals Mrs. Kim (M-Z) Mr. DeBora (A-L)

  15. Assistant Principal’s Areas of Focus • Campus Safety • Whole-Child Approach • Progressive Discipline/Mediations • Investigations requiring consequence • Work with counseling office • Instructional Leadership • Lower Level of Confidentiality • Supervision

  16. SEMS Bell Schedule • Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, & Friday • Period 1 8:02-8:51 49 Minutes • Period 2 8:56-9:54 58 Minutes • Period 3 9:59-10:48 49 Minutes • Period 4 10:53-11:42 49 Minutes • 4th Lunch 10:48-11:28 40 Minutes • Period 5 11:33-12:22 49 Minutes • Period 6 12:27-1:16 49 Minutes • Period 7 1:21-2:10 49 Minutes

  17. SEMS Bell Schedule • Wednesday • Period 1 8:02-8:44 42 Minutes • Period 2 8:49-9:31 42 Minutes • Period 3 9:36-10:18 42 Minutes • Period 4 10:23-11:05 42 Minutes • 4th Lunch 10:18-10:58 40 Minutes • Period 5 11:03-11:45 42 Minutes • Period 6 11:50-12:32 42 Minutes • Period 7 12:37-1:19 42 Minutes

  18. SEMS 2012-13 School Calendar

  19. Cafeteria • http://www.smusd.org//Domain/18 • On-line payment • Pay through ID’s • Menu is on-line • Buying versus bringing • What students do after they eat

  20. San Elijo Middle School’s Motto “I Am Responsible for Myself”

  21. School Environment • Student Drop-off & Pick-up • Parent Access to Campus • Attendance Notification • Campus Expectations • Behavioral Expectations

  22. Student Drop-Off & Pick-Up

  23. Student Drop-Off & Pick-Up

  24. Parent Access to Campus • ALL parents/visitors will check in at the Campus Check-In Station located in the Performing Arts Center (PAC). • This area is where items left at home will be collected. • Students know to come to the PAC if they left something at home. • Parents are not allowed to visit classrooms without prior approval.

  25. Attendance Notification • Parents must call EVERY day a student is absent. • Policy regarding attendance • CA Ed Code • Excused vs. unexcused absences • Visit our website for help/information

  26. Attendance Boundaries / Transfers • Intradistrict Students (district residents, but not attending school of residence): Prior to March 31, 2012, you must submit a new Intradistrict Transfer Request. • Interdistrict Students (not a district resident): You do not need to reapply to continue attendance in the San Marcos School District. However, as your student transitions to middle school or high school, you must fill out an Interdistrict School Transition Form prior to March 31, 2012. Placement at your requested school will be based upon school capacity after resident students have been placed. • Approvals and denials will be granted in accordance with governing board policy (BP 5116.1, 5117.1). Currently, San Elijo Middle and San Marcos High are closed to transfer students (exceptions are made for students who are currently attending or concurrent enrollment of siblings).

  27. Campus Expectations • Phones are off during the school day. • Students can use the phone in the AP Office. • No gum / sunflower seeds • Dress Code is enforced • No hats or hoods • No short ‘booty’ shorts or skirts • Straps must be the width of a dollar bill • Caution against rolling backpacks • Caution against lunchboxes

  28. Behavioral Expectations • SEMS Bully Prevention Program

  29. Behavior Expectations • Think about your behavior in a public place • An airport • Would you say it in an airport? • Would you do it in an airport? • Would you get through security? Don’t run Don’t scream Keep your hands to yourself Keep your belongings with you at all times

  30. P.T.O. • SEMS has openings in PTO for the upcoming year. • SEMS PTO different than at the elementary schools. • One major fundraiser per year • http://www.smusd.org/Page/5090

  31. V.I.P. Day- August 8, 2012 • A chance to visit the campus • Your student will have already been once with their 5th grade class • Take student I.D. and yearbook photo • Collect your books • Receive student schedule • School-wide scavenger hunt

  32. There is absolutely no research correlation between success and family background, race, national origin, financial status, or even educational accomplishments. There is but one correlation with success, and that is ATTITUDE. Positive Expectations

  33. We are All in this Together Thank You For Coming Tonight & Welcome To The GOLDEN EAGLE FAMILY 

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