A COMMUNITY OF LEARNERSINCOMING GRADE 6 ORIENTATION

SATURDAY, July 11, 2015

PRINCIPAL: EDITH M. FUNES

Parent Specialist: Jasmin Juarez

WELCOME TO OUCHI-O’DONOVAN 6-12

ACADEMY

OUR MISSION

The mission of Ouchi- O’DONOVAN 6-8 is to provide students with a safe and supportive learning environment that promotes academic excellence, social responsibility, and college readiness. We respond to the developmental needs of middle grade learners by maximizing the potential of all students and building a sense of community to foster success at higher educational levels.

INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAM

GRADE 7 COURSEWORK Common Core Math 7

English Language Arts

Medieval World History

Life Science

Art & Literacy (ACADEMIC ELECTIVE)

Physical Education (Gender-Based)

ADVISORY (Looping)

ATTENDANCE

GOOD ATTENDANCE IS REQUIRED (Not to exceed 5 unexcused absences in a semester/ 9 in a year)

REPORTING STUDENT ILLNESS (Up to 2 days to clear absences)

STUDENTS MUST BE ON TIME DAILY (In their seat by 7:40am)

DETENTIONS FOR TARDIES (30 minute detention issued for students who arrive after 7:45)

BENEFITS OF POSITIVE ATTENDANCE

POLICY FOR ELECTRONICS

CELL PHONES MUST REMAIN TURNED OFF AND IN BACKPACKS

SCHOOL IS NOT IN ANY WAY RESPONSIBLE FOR LOST OR STOLEN ITEMS

ELECTRONICS WILL BE CONFISCATED IF SEEN OR HEARD DURING SCHOOL HOURS- Repeat offenders will be placed on a behavioral contract.

WE STRONGLY ENCOURAGE STUDENTS TO NOT BRING VALUABLE ITEMS TO SCHOOL

PARENT VOLUNTEER HOURSPARENT HOURS DUE: FRIDAY, JUNE 3,

2015

All O’Donovan Parents are expected to complete 40 Annual Parent Volunteer Hours. *TB Shot Must be submitted and not be over a year old.

Volunteer Hour Opportunities:

- Attend Parent Workshops

- Attend Parent Conferences

- Attend Progress Report Card Distribution Events

- Serve as a PE Aide

- Volunteer for School Beautification events

- - Supervision in the morning, lunch after school

PARENT EDUCATION

ESL Parent Classes – Through LACC 1st semester Technology Courses for Parents 2nd Semester MONTHLY WORKSHOPS

o TECHNOLOGY: PINNACLE PROGRAM

o WORKING WITH YOUNG ADOLESCENTS

o PARENT INVOLVEMENT IN STUDENT’S EDUCATION

o TRANSITION INTO MIDDLE SCHOOL

o TRANSITION INTO HIGH SCHOOL-( A-G REQ)

HOME / SCHOOL COMMUNICATION

WEBSITE:

www.odonovanacademy.org

WEEKLY BULLETIN: THURSDAYS

NEWSLETTERS: BI-QUARTERLY

TELEPARENT-Reminders

Monthly Coffee w/ the Principal (first Friday of the month)

PARENT / TEACHER CONFERENCES (every 5 weeks)

Parent Workshops – 3rd Wednesday of each month

BRIGHT START LITERACY CLASSES

6 Weeks(12 Parent Hours)

Mondays from 9am-11am

November 2nd –December 14th

15 Parents-English

15 Parents-Spanish

Applications with Ms. Juarez

Over 30 applicants we will have Lottery

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

UNIFORM SALES- July 13th – July 17th (8:00AM-5PM)

• SHIRTS, PE UNIFORMS, JACKETS AND SWEATERS TO BE SOLD

Parent Volunteers- Update your TB Shot A.S.A.P (Volunteers can not volunteer if TDAP is more than 1 year)

OUR FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL is

Monday, August 3, 2015!

QUESTIONS??????

GO DRAGONS!***Please proceed to your next session***

Thank you!

Reminder: Collect your Raffle Tickets from AP Session and Counselor Session for Big Give

Away During our Family BBQ at 11am!!!