Transcript Transition to Middle School - Conejo Valley Unified School District

Transition to Middle School
Panel Discussion
Panel
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Shane Frank, Principal, Colina
Kim Stephenson, Asst. Principal, Colina
Antonio Castro, Principal, Los Cerritos
Jason Klinger, Asst. Principal, Los Cerritos
Juan Santos, Asst. Principal, Sequoia
Shannon Martens, Counselor, Sequoia
Steve Lepire, Principal, Redwood
Shauna Ashmore, Asst. Principal, Redwood
Welcome to 6th Grade Parent Night
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Presentation:
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Introduction of:
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Middle School Philosophy
6th Grade Academic Program
6th Elective Opportunities and PE Curriculum
Special Programs
ASB and Student Clubs
6th Grade Activities (Socials, Dances, Trips)
6th Grade Teachers and Staff
Showcase Performance Groups (Band, Strings, Chorus, Dance)
School Tours
Upcoming Parent Nights:
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Colina – December. 14, 2010
Los Cerritos – January 20, 2011
Sequoia – January 10, 2011
Redwood - January 25, 2011
Social – Emotional Considerations
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Spring Meetings / Events
Orientation
Welcome Assembly
Coring of Classes
Two Counselors
Where to go for help
Special Programs and Opportunities
to Develop Individuals
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Visual and Performing Arts
Electives/Careers
ASB and Clubs
Physical Education
Dances/Socials
Boys & Girls Club
Curriculum
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6th Grade Core Program
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Math/Science/Health
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Humanities: English/Social Studies
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Writing: literary response and analysis, vocabulary, research
Ancient Civilizations and Religions
Foundation for modern societies
Electives
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Four arithmetic operations, statistics, probability, reasoning
Earth Science: structure, topography, energy, ecology
Making good choices and making health a lifelong priority
Expanding and enriching academic core curriculum
PE
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Knowledge and skills to participate confidently in a variety of
activities
Academic Transition
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Integration from Multiple Elementary Sites
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Hosting a Safe, Social and Academic Atmosphere
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In and out of district students
Keeping 6th graders together through scheduling
Rigor and Challenge
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Clustering/Student Needs
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Acceleration
Challenge
Support
Academic Enrichment & Interventions
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Enrichments
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Academic Programs
Visual and Performing Arts Programs
Psycho-motor Programs
Interventions
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In-School Programs
Extended School Day Programs