Welcome to Ocean View School District

Middle School Information NightJanuary 31, 2019

Presentation Goals

Purpose● Share the high quality

programs offered at each of the four middle schools

● Highlight unique offerings at each of the four middle schools

● Provide information to help families transition

Outcomes● Families will leave

with an understanding of OVSD’s middle school programs.

● Families will understand the various resources available to assist and support their children at each of our schools.

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Agenda

Discover the Ocean View School District

Present middle school core values

Learn about the core programs

Discover Inter vs Intra DistrictTimelines

ExploreSite SpecificStations

Ocean View School DistrictHigh-Achieving Award-Winning Community-Centered

Mesa ViewVista View Marine View

Spring View

Core Values★ Small Community-Centered School

★ Rigorous Academic Programs

★ Caring Family Environments

★ Safe and Orderly Campuses

★ Engaging Electives and Extracurriculars

Rigorous Academic Program Grade 6

Grouped in academic classes to reduce the number of teachers and encourage a successful transition

from elementary school

● English Language Arts● History Social Science

● Mathematics● Science

● Physical Education

● Elective

1 teacher

1 teacher

1 teacher

1 teacher

Rigorous Academic ProgramGrade 7-8

● English Language Arts

● History Social Science

● Mathematics

● Science

● Physical Education

● Elective

Grades 7/8 receive a departmentalized instructional program schedule to support their transition to high school.

Core Electives

Beginning Band Leadership Advanced Band Yearbook Chorus Art Performing Arts Spanish Technology Woodshop Support Classes Robotics

Site Specific ElectivesMarine View Jazz EnsembleDance PEGuitarLeadershipChorusWoodshop

Mesa View

CCOding

WEB (Where Everybody Belongs)

STEM

Strings

Spring View

Vocal EnsembleVideo ProductionAmerican Sign Language WoodshopLeadership (ASB and Bridges)

Vista View

Engineering

Marine Biology

American Sign Language (ASL)

Guitar

Digital Content Creation

Research confirms that students need at least 5 positive

experiences to cancel out just one negative moment .

Positive Behavioral Intervention and Supports

Creating Positive School EnvironmentsFocused on Rewarding Positive Behavior

MarineP.R.I.D.E (Preparation, Responsibility, Integrity, Determination, Excellence)

Mesa3R’s (Respect for self, Respect for others, Respect the environment)

SpringL.E.A.D (Learning Together, Empowering Others, Achieving Goals, Discovering our potential)

VistaS.O.A.R. (Safety first, On time, On Task, Organized, Act Responsibly, Respect for self and others)

Parent Engagement Opportunities Parent Organizations:

● PTSO & PTSA● ELAC (English Learner Advisory Committee)● School Site Council● Supervision● Student Store● Fundraising

Expanded Learning Opportunities● After school Sports Programs

○ cross country○ volleyball○ basketball○ track

● Intramurals

● Homework Help Clubs

● Enrichment○ cooking/life skills○ video /film○ clubs

A day in the life of a student...EARLY START SCHOOLS: Marine View Vista View

7:45 - 2:10

LATE START SCHOOLS: Mesa View Spring View

8:15 - 2:40

53 instructional minutes 3 minute passing periods

Nutrition...not recess

Language Arts-History Social Science-Mathematics-Science Physical Education - Elective

Identifying your school of ResidenceGo to www.ovsd.org

Identifying your school of Residence1. Select FAMILIES from the slidebar2. Click FIND MY SCHOOL3. Click HERE

Identifying your school of Residence

For best results, please type in full address (street, city, state, and zip)

District StudentsIf you live WITHIN the OVSD attendance boundaries and would like to request that your child attend a school other than his/her school of residence you will need to complete the INTRADISTRICT Transfer process online…

Beginning February 4th through 22nd, complete an online Intradistrict Transfer Request accessible through the Parent Portal at portal.ovsd.org

Ocean View School District will notify you about the approval of your request in the spring.

Transfer StudentsIf you live OUTSIDE the Ocean View School District and would like your child to attend one of our schools, you will need to complete an INTERDISTRICT Transfer Request...

Obtain and submit an Interdistrict Transfer Request from your district of residence (please do this as soon as possible)

Beginning March 1, 2019 OVSD begins accepting Interdistrict Transfer forms

Ocean View School District will notify (mail) you about the status of your request in the spring.

Before/After School Care

OCEAN VIEW OFFERS AN OUTSTANDING BEFORE/AFTER SCHOOL CARE PROGRAM

The Facilitating Leadership in Youth (F.L.Y.) program is designed around the students’ interests and needs.It is a safe and engaging environment where students experience age-appropriate art, sports, exercise, music and nutrition education. Currently Mesa View and Spring View offer this opportunity for students.

For more information, contact the Child Care Department at (714)847-2551 ext. 1107 or find more details here: http://www.ovsd.org/pages/ovsd/Departments/Child_Care

When does school start next year?Traditionally school starts the Wednesday after Labor Day

Exact calendar date... TBD

Get to know Ocean ViewSee our programs and resources up close and personal

Stations to visit:❏ Ocean View School Principals and Teachers❏ Child Care Program❏ School Locator - look up your school of

residence❏ Intradistrict and Interdistrict Information❏ General District/Program Information

Enjoy visiting the school site stations around the room!

Jason Blade - Spring Isis Ortiz - Mesa

Sara Schaible - Marine

Scott Mooney - Vista Randy Lempert Mesa Jadyn Grunbaum - Vista

We look forward to working as partners to provide the

best educational experience for your child today, tomorrow and

into the future!Jill Van Der Linden -Marine

Julie Nichols - Spring

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phone number3. Communications: Link in the Portal4. Notifications: Set your Preferences

(emails, texts, and/or voice)5. Communications Feed: Shows all

messages ever sent to you

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