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Welcome! C.O.M.P.A.S.S

Freshmen Orientation

-Support the arts!

Remember Our Goals1. Creative Expression2. World View3. Arts-based Community Service

4. Community Partnerships

9th grade Academic Goals* Successfully transition students in

to high school and build a safe and nurturing learning community.

* Develop student awareness and involvement in the Arts

* Establish a strong foundation of literacy skills and academic discipline.

9th Grade Courses

* Technology/ Health* English 1-2 or English 1-2

Accelerated* Algebra 1-2/ AB/ or Geometry* Lab Earth Science* Foreign Language* Fine Arts* Physical Education

Student Support Services:Helpful People to Know

*Compass Administrator: -Ben Martinez

*Compass Counselors: -Lolo Saldana -Steve Pearson

*School Nurse: -Pat Erlandson

Student Support Services:School Loop

*School loop is an online information center which aims to increase communication between parents, teachers, and students.-Check grades-Check homework-Check for upcoming events and assignments-Email teachers

*Both parents and students must register for school loop separately.-Do this as soon as soon as possible (summer

assignments will be posted by June 20th)

School Loop

School loop can be accessed at lbmillikan.schoolloop.com or through the Millikan website (www.lbschools.net/millikan)

*Tips to remember:-Grades change often at the beginning of each

semester, especially with weighted grades-Teachers post grades at different times-Remember to check the “Progress Report”

section to look at assignment records.-Email teachers with questions

Compass Calendar ORCH-A-BAND Spaghetti dinner. Visit to Emerson Elementary to make Red Ribbon week T-

shirts. For unscheduled 7/8 students Annual Beach Walk benefiting Long Beach Children‘s

Clinic. Fall Play – Students help support performing arts. Holiday Angels.   Have A Heart for Art with Emerson. Musical 6:30 p.m. Millikan Dance Concert. 6:30 p.m.   Visions night. Visions is the school’s literary arts

magazine.   Garage sale to raise money for C.O.M.P.A.S.S. senior

scholarships. COMPASS Showcase and Awards. Participating students

will help prepare for the celebration the week prior.

Beach WalkSaturday October 25th 8:00 am – 12:00 pmFamily EventLetter designed to distribute to family,

friends, and businesses (see packet)Millikan Beach Walk donation log sheet.Starting early makes a difference

Wash carsBabysitting

Order T-Shirts for $10 early (First 2 weeks of school)

Beach WalkOrder T-Shirts for $10 early for the whole

family in the first 2 weeks of school.

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Check out the Beach Walk link on the Millikan website under “Academics” and then “Small Learning Communities”

C.O.M.P.A.S.S. Booster Club

Tuesday September 30th

6:30-7:30 pm

C.O.M.P.A.S.S. EventsFundraisingCarnivalsSupport

Ram CrewWhat is it?Builds a partnership between upper classmen

and freshmenDance/ football gameCheck-ins/ Lunches with Ram Crew Leader

throughout the year.Designed to support ASB and increase school

spirit.Homecoming floatsRalliesEvent promotion

Ram CrewMandatory freshmen orientation

Receive schedulesTake ID Photo

August 21st 8:00 am to 4:00 pm (Freshmen A-M)

August 22nd 8:00 am to 4:00 pm (Freshmen N- Z)

If you cannot attend contact the office to hold your spot .

C.O.M.P.A.S.S. ClubEvery Monday at Lunch in Rm 579

Get to know upper classmen

Create a more cohesive C.O.M.P.A.S.S community