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THe Language Academy's Moving- On Up Day. What’s Different?. Grades Student Citizenship & Expectations FUNS Dress Code Parent Communication Cell Phone Policy School Hours & Schedule TIPS for Success. New Grades.
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What’s Different? • Grades • Student Citizenship & Expectations • FUNS • Dress Code • Parent Communication • Cell Phone Policy • School Hours & Schedule • TIPS for Success
New Grades School Report Card Assignments are MORE & are Graded differently A= 4.0 B= 3.0 C= 2.0 D= 1.0 F = 0.0 (A--G H.S. Requirement) • Grading System • Elementary School • District Assessments • CST/ State Assessments • ------------------------ • A = Advanced • P= Proficient • B= Basic • BB= Below Basic • FBB= • Far Below Basic
Citizenship: E= Excellent Behavior G= Good Behavior S= Satisfactory Behavior N= Needs Improvement in Behavior U= Unsatisfactory Behavior Expectations: BE and DO your BEST – at all times: on school grounds, fieldtrips, assemblies & school bus. Student Citizenship & Expectations
F.U.N.S. List = No Fun F: Grade letter “F” U: Citizenship letter “U” N: Citizenship letter “N” S: Suspension Cannotparticipate in Fun Student Activities
NO Short-Shorts • NO Sagging: pants /undergarments / shorts • NO Distressed / Torn Jeans • NO Showing Underwear (or bra straps) • NO Strapless shirts • Tennis Shoes & PE Shorts for P.E. Dress Code
Parent Communication • Teacher Ease: www.teacherease.com • Check Grades • Find Homework Assignments • Emailing Teachers (Preferred!) • Power School – Phase-in 2013-2014 • Database for District: *Student Information System * Attendance * Schedules * Discipline * Communication Files
SDUSD - Cell Phone Use Policy • Cell Phones are allowed Before & After School • Hours, to call or text parents, ONLY. • School is not responsible for cell phones. • Possible Suspension if rule is broken. • Keep out of sight & turned-off- If … not • Phone will be confiscated & • Parents must pick up cell phones in the office- NO exceptions. • Students MAY NOT contact parents with cell phone during school hours. • If parents need to be called • A teacher may give permission to call from class in passing period. • A student can come to the Office to make a call. • During School Hours: • No Texting, pictures, video-recording or • listening to music–unless teacher allows it in class.
School HoursSleep Well & Be on Time • Arrival • Breakfast at School 8:35 – 8:48 • 8:45 - Warning Bell (short) • Instruction begins at 8:48 a.m. • Dismissal • M-T-W-F at 3:50 p.m. • Thurs. at 1:05 p.m.
MIDDLE School Schedule • THURS. SCHEDULE • Period 1 -- 8:48 – 9:45 • Period 2 --9:50 - 10:45 • Lunch: 10:50 – 11:05 • Period 3 ---11:10 – 12:07 • Period 4 ---12:12 – 1:05 • Dismissal at 1:05 6 Periods of Approx. 1 hr. Blocks Period 1 --- 8:48 – 9:45 Period 2 --- 9:50 – 10:45 Period 3 ---10:50 – 11:45 LUNCH --- 11:50 – 12:20 Pd. 3.5 --- 12:25 – 12:55 Period 4 --- 1:00 – 1:55 Period 5 --- 2:00 – 2:55 Period 6 --- 3:00 – 3:50 DISMISSAL 3:50
Tips !! • Students: • Do your SCHOOLWORK • Do your HOMEWORK • Seek HELP when you need it • Keep ORGANIZED
Tips!! • Parents- Remember- • Entering into Middle School is a BIG DEAL! • HELP your student stay organized • COMMUNICATE with the teachers • Give LOTS of support !!! • CHECK for Assignment Completion at least once a week !
Let’s take a peep! Group Visits by Letter or Number Look for the Adult in the Lunch Arbor that hast the Number or Letter you were assigned to on your paper. They will be your Guides during your 2 min. visits per classroom. Thank you!