Oak Avenue 6th Grade Parent Night

April 2018

Welcome to the BEST school in America!

Amazing Administrative Team

Ms. Jamie MillanPrincipal

Mr. Daryl TopalianAssistant Principal

Caring Counselors

Mrs. Cecilia Ballardo-PorterAcademic, Socio-Emotional

(Spanish)Ms. Lori Johnson

WEB, Socio-Emotional

Outstanding Office Staff

Mrs. Kathryn Bradley(Mandarin)

Mrs. Carolyn Downing

Mrs. Vera Latrielle

Mrs. Imelda SalazarPrincipal Secretary

(Spanish)

Magnificent Media Center Staff

Ms. Jennifer FloresLibrary

Mrs. Jeanette JohnsonLibrary/ Odyssey of the Mind

Ms. Denise WongComputer Lab

Super Support Staff

Mr. Will SalbaburoHead Custodian Ms. Marlena Paul

Health Technician

Committed Campus Aides

Mrs. Tina Ledesma Mr. Gus Shettleroe

SUPER OAK STAFF

7th Grade Teams

Adventurers

“Seize the Day”

Seekers“Seeking Knowledge and Truth”

Voyagers

“The Can Do Team”

Smaller Learning Communities

-Shared English, Math, and Social Studies and Science teachers

-Allows for teachers to know their students and strengthens social opportunities for students

*Teams are assigned at random

Stellar 7th Grade PE Teachers

Mr. Chris Branson Mrs. Debbie Paulino

What to Expect in Middle School

What to Expect

•Class rigor increases•2 hours of homework each night•New friends•More extra curricular activities such as clubs, student government, sports, etc.

Typical 7th grade classes

1 English2 Math3 Social Studies4 Science5 PE6 * Elective7 Team (randomly assigned)

8 Silent Reading

Math Classes Offered at Oak

Three Possibilities:

Math 7Accelerated MathAlgebra 1 (*test required)

Math Matrix & Algebra Testing

8TH GRADE

Math Course iReady Math Grades

CAASPP Teacher Rec

AlgebraOn or Above Grade Level

A, B Exceeds/Meets Standard

*Can advocate for student if they

earned a C

Math 8

Below Grade Level

C, D, F Standard Nearly Met/ Standard

Not Met

7TH

GRADEAccelerated

Math 7(Pre-Alg)

On or Above Grade Level

A, B

Exceeds/Meets Standards

*Can advocate for student if they

earned a C

Math 7

Below Grade

Level

C, D, F

Standard Nearly Met/ Standard

Not Met

Oak Math Placement Matrix: Students need to successfully meet 2 of the 3 measures for placement into that course.

Current TCUSD Math Progression

Grade 7 Grade 8 Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12Students beginning in: Math 7

Math 7 Math 8 Algebra Geometry Algebra II* Pre-Calc*

Students beginning in: Accelerated Math 7

Accelerated Math 7

Algebra Geometry Algebra II* Pre-Cal* Calculus* A/B or

Statistics

Math 8 Algebra Geometry Algebra II* Pre-Calc*

Students in beginning in: Algebra

Algebra Geometry Algebra II* Pre-Cal* Calculus* A/B or

Statistics

Calculus* B/C

* Must meet TCHS criteria

Year Long Electives

Students will have the SAME elective all year

• Band 1, 2, & 3

• Orchestra 1, 2, & 3

• Auxiliaries (must try out)

• Yearbook (5 from each elementary school)

If students select a semester elective, the classes will switch at the beginning of 2nd semester. Select your top 4 choices.

• Art• Chorus/Drama• Computers• Film Studies• S.T.E.A.M.

Semester Electives

Choosing an Elective• Students will select their electives via Google Forms. • Week of May 14th Course descriptions sent home in Parent Folders. Review

with your child and mark selection. Parent signature is required. Return signed form to 6th grade teacher.

• Friday, May 18 The link to the Google Form will be available on Oak’s website.• Friday, May 25 Forms must be completed. Google Form link will be closed.

Oak does not guarantee that students will get their first choice but we doour best to accommodate the requests.

Oak Avenue Intermediate School7th Grade Elective Request Form 2018-2019

Name (please print)______________________________________________________________ (Last) (First)Address _______________________________________________ City __________________ Home Phone _______________________________ School Attending Now__________________ Please indicate your preference as follows: Choose 4 options. Mark your first choice with a “1”. Choose additional alternate selections with a “2”, a “3”, and a “4” in case one of your options is not available or we are not able to offer it. Do NOT use check √ or X marks.

Semester Classes Year Long Classes

❒ Art

❒ Chorus/Beginning Drama

❒ Computers

❒ Film Studies

❒ S.T.E.A.M

❒ Band 1

❒ Band 2/3

❒ Orchestra 1

❒ Orchestra 2/3

❒ Yearbook (teacher approval needed)

_____________________________ ______________________________Student Signature Parent SignatureElective Selection Form

The Most Important Thing...

“Students are more likely to succeed when they feel connected to school.” - Dr. Robert Blum

Connection results in reduced likelihood of:

● chaotic behavior ● school violence ● drug and alcohol

abuse● emotional health

issues● early sexual

behavior

RoyalsCharacter

Values

(C.H.I.R.R.P.)

Compassion: empathy, sympathy, care

Honesty: truthfulness, sincerity

Integrity: honor, uprightness, living truthfullyResponsibility: dependability, reliability, conscientiousness

Respect: esteem, value, to show consideration

Perseverance: resolve, determination

Oak Royals’ Value Character Program

Royals Value Character ★ Word of the Month★ Bracelets ★ RVC Recognition Night

WEB Programs★ WEB Day

★ WEB Drama Team

(Classroom lessons)

★ WEB Readers

★ WEB Lunch Bunch

Where Everybody Belongs

Connection to Mentors

What They Learned From Their Mentors

■ “You need to get yourself together for classes and be responsible for your own actions.”

■ “It's a place where kids work together and not against each other.”

■ “That Oak will treat me like I'm part of their family and school.”

Connection to Peers

Oak Royals’ Value Character Program

Character in the Classroom ★ Counselor led lessons

○ Bullying Prevention ○ Sexual Harassment Prevention ○ Stress Management ○ Oak Museum of Tolerance

Museum Of Tolerance ResultsHave your thoughts changed about

how others should be treated based

upon what you viewed in the museum?

“Yes, because It's shown me how many victims of bullying feel when they are being bullied. This has changed my view on how I see the world of bullying, and urges me to do something to stop it.”

If you see the person who is being bullied at school, what can you do?

● Tell a trusted adult (parent, staff member)

● Stand up for the victim

Extended Learning Program

Oak Hours 7:00 am open6:00 pm close

Student Life★ Schoolwide rallies

★ Lunch rallies

★ Clubs

★ Lunchtime staff vs

students events

★ Dances

Athletics

How can I help my child be successful?

● Sign up for Parent Portal: Check grades at any time!

● Attend parent meetings

● Communicate with your child’s teachers directly

● Check your child’s agenda/planner

● Make sure the office has current contact information

● Ensure attendance

● Volunteer

● Ask questions

Safety at Oak

LOCK OUT VS. LOCK DOWN

● School- Home Communication

● Cell phones off!

❖ Fire and Earthquake Drills❖ Lock Down Drills❖ Guided Drills❖ Unannounced Lock Down Drills❖ Non-instructional Time❖ Sheriff Feedback❖ Outside Consultant❖ Canine visits

Student Expectations

“Be where you’re supposed to be”

“Do what you’re supposed to do”

Keep it Super Simple...

Simple Campus Life Rules

Dress code▪ Not too short or too

revealing▪ Loaner clothes for

violators and parent signature

PDA ▪ Public Display

of Affection

Cell phones▪ Should not be seen or

heard▪ Don’t call, text or use

Social Networking Sites during school hours

▪ Parents must pick up confiscated phones

Drop Off and Pick UpDO NOT

● Yell or honk ● Jaywalk ● Get out of your car● Block driveways

DO● Pull up to the curb● Pull forward● Use two lanes● Remain in your car● Be patient ● Use Camino Real, Oak,

or Emperor

Other FAQ

PE- Lockers & uniforms Health Education

California Healthy Youth Act

Lunch- Gates & Lunch numbers

What questions can we answer?

Important Dates to Remember

Date Event When WhereMay 18 6th grade Orientation School day Oak Ave School

May 21-25 Elective selection School day Elementary Schools

August 15 7th grade Registration TBD Oak Ave School

August 29 First Day of School