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Standley Middle SchoolOrientation Meeting

Principal: Bill Pearson

Vice Principal: James Lee

Vice Principal: To Be Determined

Other Staff

Objective

To answer as many questions and concerns as possible as your child transitions to Standley Middle School

Standley Vision

We are committed to being the best we can be academically, socially and personally. We are dedicated to creating and maintaining a safe, healthy, challenging, supportive learning environment in which we all assume responsibility.

Demographics6th – 8th GradeExpect between 1050 – 1080 studentsGeneral Education / Special Education Prgms49% neighborhood students, 51% CHOICE and

VEEP students11% of our students are English Learners, 6%

Special Education, and 48% GATE/Seminar40% Free/Reduced lunchHighly qualified teachers and staff who are

committed to our students

Starting Out on the Right Foot!

Mr. Conseur will shed light on the path to middle school

OrganizationIf students know how to plan their time,

they do better!Each student provided with a daily plannerPlease review first 18 pages with your

student during first week of schoolWe encourage you to check in backpacks

and assist with keeping it organized, review the planner, check teacher websites, monitor PowerSchool

Supplied for Success**

BackpackDaily Planner with ruler*ID card*Reading BookPens/PencilsLoose Leaf PaperSpiral notebook 70 pg*Provided by Standley

Teachers may suggest slightly different items but these are the basics to get started.

**If you can’t afford or don’t wish to purchase, please let any staff member know and we will provide the item(s) for you.

Volunteer OpportunitiesParents on Campus (dads especially)Front OfficeLibraryScience OlympiadBook FairEdUCate! Math AcademyEyes and Ears Before/After SchoolClassroom optionsPTSASSCSGT

Parent Involvement

Have a positive attitudeEstablish a study spaceOrganization11 is the new 16 but it is still the old 2Check in on homework and tests, but don’t

hover Circle back and check on themStay connected

(PowerSchool/Websites/Planner)

CommunicationBe proactive and make contact pleaseA priority at Standley is to communicate with parents on

an on-going basisEmail (allow 24-48 hours) BEST OPTIONConferencesSchool Messenger (calls from administration)School Messenger (automated calls sent by teachers)Voice mailStandley Website (homework assignments and more)Stay Connected emails (through PTSA)

Always start with the teacher

Safety and Security

School open daily at 7:45 a.m.Leave campus immediately at end of dayAll students required to have their ID at all

timesParents and visitors must check-in at

office

Cell Phones

Our preference is that they are not brought to school; however, we are realists so,

District policy requires turned OFF during school hours and out of sight

Confiscated if used or seen out between 8:00 and 2:55 (or 1:38 if modified day)

Not allowed at dances, school eventsThey get lost, we don’t investigate!

Bullying

Tell US immediately…don’t waitEncourage your child to tell us tooCheck their FB, social media sites, texts,

emails (Website has more info)Warning signs: withdrawal, crying,

unusual sadness, unexplained cuts/bruises, fear of walking home/riding the bus, decline in grades

Counseling Center

Counselors play multiple roles on campusstudent advocateteacher advocateparent advocategood listenerhelps student see the whole pictureguides student in making good choicesSupervisionCourse scheduling

Counseling Supports Offered

Individual CounselingGroup Counseling

anger management skillsgriefbuilding leadership skillsand more…

Classroom lessonsbullyingorganizational skillshigh school planningand more…

School Hours

Regular Day: 8:05 a.m. – 2:55 p.m.

Modified Day:Every WednesdayIncludes a 30-minute lunchModified Day: 8:05 a.m. – 1:38 p.m.

Daily Bell Schedule

Period 1 8:05 – 9:02Period 2 9:06 – 9:59Period 3 10:03 – 10:56Period 4 11:00 – 11:53 Lunch/Academic Prep 11:57 – 1:01 Period 5 1:05 – 1:58 Period 6 2:02 – 2:55

Lunch

6th grade paired with reduced amount of 7th gradersPIN numbers change when you enter middle schoolEncourage to use PayPams!Money is transferred, if balance at end of yearFour options:

Power Up! LineBBQ CartAla Cart lineSnack Bar line or carts

Recommend bringing lunch first week of school

Student Schedule – All Grades

English MathSocial StudiesScience/Medical DetectivePEElective Advisory (Academic Prep)

6th grade Electives

18 weeks of Exploring Computers, Art, or AVID Study Skills

Full year of Band or Orchestra

7th and 8th grade Electives

Intermediate Art Intermediate ComputersASBAVID (Advancement via Individual

Determination)FrenchMusic (Band or Orchestra)SpanishYearbook

Physical Education

Blue athletic shorts/gray shirt or may purchase Standley PE uniform*

Highly recommend lock* to protect valuables

Don’t share combination!Co-Ed classes by grade levelRequired to change clothes Showers are optional*If you can’t afford or don’t wish to purchase, please let any staff member know and we will provide the item(s) for

you.

Cut the Cord

Kay Sinnock speaks about giving 6th graders some tough love…

Leave the (fill in the blank) at home. Do not bring it to them. They will learn.

Financial Office

Many optional items available for purchase during lunch and before school (Must have student ID to purchase items)

PE Clothes Dance TicketsReplacement IDsYearbooksField Trips

Textbooks

Textbooks - distributed during 1st week of school

Kept at homeOnly exception might be students in

PrimeTime program or occasionally at teacher request. (If teacher does not have a class set)

Grades

Monitor Power School Parent PortalProgress Reports

distributed through Academic Prep classesissued approximately every 6 weeks

Semester report cards mailed home by district and distributed in Academic Prep

Call out made to let you know

Dressed To Learn

Transportation – if available

Provided only to those enrolled through VEEP (only within certain boundary areas)

It is a privilege not a rightArrive 10 minutes before pick-up time

Tutoring

Tuesdays and Thursdays3:00 p.m. – 3:55 p.m.Late Activity Bus available to all students

at daily stop locationsAdditionally, many teachers offer tutoring

at other times. Check individual teacher websites in the fall.

PTSA

Extremely active and involved!Yearly membership driveDirect DonationseScript membershipPrograms for student bodySupport classroom instructionShares information weekly through Stay

ConnectedVolunteer Opportunities

Nonprofit Foundation founded in 1993 to provide

supplemental materials to the five public schools in UC.Has provided over 1 million in supplemental materials

and equipment to the schools over the years.Math Academy (Standley & UCHS), Teacher Grants,

Principal GrantsOn-Going campaigns:

Dollar A DayHonor A TeacherFood Trucks - Wednesdays

Premier Events:Oktoberfest – October 2015 Taste of the Triangle – Spring, 2016

Website is http://www.uc-educate.org

English Learners

Identification (CELDT testing)Appropriate placementSupports and Services provided in

classroomsAll teachers have necessary certificationELACSSC and Title I

PrimeTime

Provider is SAY, San DiegoHours:

Morning 6:35 – 8:05 a.m.Afternoon 2:55 – 6:00 p.m.Afternoon Modified 1:38 – 6:00 p.m.

Application must be submitted to SAYAcademic/Enrichment ProgramLicensed Fee-Based program available if

neededSpace is limited

School Site Council (SSC)Site Governance Team(SGT)Openings for parents on bothTaking nominations for the 2015-2016

term. Please contact the front office to submit your name no later than August 20, 2015.

Elections to be held in September, 2015

Prep Day (Sponsored by Standley PTSA)

Tentatively scheduled for Sept 1, 2015 10:00-1:00 for 6th graders

Pick up/complete yearly registration materialsTake ID PictureFinancial Office open

Purchase yearbookPurchase PE Clothes, locks, etc. (if desired)

Join PTSADonate to EdUCate!

First Day of School

Tuesday, September 8, 2015School begins at 8:05 a.m.Students Pick up schedules at 7:40 a.m. in

the Lunch Court and staff will be available to help them find their classes all week.

If a student’s schedule is incomplete they will come to the counseling office to correct it.

Questions?