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!!!