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Welcome to Aprende A+ School of Excellence. DATES TO REMEMBER: Rally Day May 1st at Aprende. Aprende Administrative Team. Principal Ms. Renee Kory 6 th Grade Administrator Ms. Amy Violette 7 th Grade Administrator Mr s. Amber Pauga 8 th Grade Administrator & Assistant Principal
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Welcome to AprendeA+ School of Excellence DATES TO REMEMBER: Rally Day May 1st at Aprende
Aprende Administrative Team • Principal Ms. Renee Kory • 6thGrade Administrator • Ms. Amy Violette • 7thGrade Administrator • Mrs. Amber Pauga • 8thGrade Administrator • & Assistant Principal Mr. Carl Nasuta Counselor Mrs. Brook Norris Psychologist Mrs. Laura Rowley
Staying Informed Aprende Website Jagwire Newsletter and Text Messaging Aprende Facebook and Instagram Kyrene Communications Coffee Chats Student Vue/Parent Vue Middle School Program of Study and Course Selection Sheets: https://www.kyrene.org/Page/40951
Daily Core Classes • Mathematics • Principles of Algebra-Math 6 • Pre-Algebra-Math 7 • Linear Algebra-Math 8 • HS Algebra • Honors Geometry • Algebra ¾ (at Corona) • GATE ELA, Science, S.S. • Grade Level ELA, Science, S.S. • Co-Taught ELA, Math
Jaguar Academy • Syllabus based courses modeled after College Board Advanced Placement courses • Humanities Block (2 periods ) of language arts and integrated social studies • STEAM focus Science class Mathematics – students will take the course recommended by Kyrene District Placement guidelines • Collaborative/Project-Based Learning • Parent Involvement
Current Year-Long & Semester Electives Year-Long Class • Band • Chorus/Show Choir • Orchestra • HS Spanish (7th and 8th) • Semester-Long Classes • Spanish Exploration (6th) • Art/Photography • FACS • Sewing • Theater • Theatre Crew • Coding/Web Design • STEM • Computer Science/Multimedia • Dance • *PE • *(can take P.E. year long) • Application: Student Council, Yearbook, Peer Tutors,AVID
Social Emotional Learning and Supports • Advisory • Every Wednesday; small class sizes • Second Step Social Emotional Program • Research based; collaborative and interactive; technological integration; lesson topics vary by grade level • Speak Up, Stand Up, Save a Life Conference/Student Leadership Group • Made up of 7th and 8th student leaders, Psychologist, Counselor, Parent, and Principal • Intervention Classes • Math, Reading, Leadership Development
AVIDAdvancement Via Individual Determination • AVID’s mission is to close the achievement gap by preparing all students for college readiness and success in a global society.
AVID Secondary • AVID Elective • Focused attention is given to targeted students through an AVID Elective class. • AVID Schoolwide • AVID strategies are implemented in all classrooms across the campus. Professional Development for Teachers
Before & After School Activities Math Counts National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) STEAM Machines Vex Robotics Student Council Unity Club/GSA Yearbook Anime Club Fitness/Conditioning Club Photography Club • Aprende After Hours • ABC Mentors • Art Club • AMS News • Aprende Grows • Girls on the Run • Kind Club • Native American Club • Rubix Cube • Girls Who Code
Competitive Sports • Cross Country (non cut ) • Boys Soccer • Girls Volleyball • Wrestling (non cut) • Boys Basketball • Girls Soccer • Girls Softball • Cheer • Track and Field (non cut) • Boys Baseball • Girls Basketball
See you in July! • Meet The Teacher/Curriculum Night – July 30th • First Day of School-August 1st