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TransitionsElementary to Middle to High School
presented by Aaron Brengard, Kelly Kientzy, and Derrick Watkins
Transition To Middle School
School Visitations/Orientation Spring (March/April) Review Rules and
Expectations Activities/Elective
Choices (Registration Forms)
PE Teacher Presentations/Sports
Q & A for Students
Student Placement Sixth Grade Final
Math Exam Fifth Grade STAR
Scores
Rules And Expectation Familiarize yourself with the following….
Attendance Procedures
Behavior Standards/Student Handbook
Appropriate Dress Code
California Education Codes
Student Schedule
6 Period Day Language Arts Pre-Algebra Science Social Studies Physical Education Elective
SDC, RSP and ELD Classes
ElectivesStudents take one elective each semester:
Art Computer Technology Leadership Band AVID or Peer Advisory Teacherʼs Assistant Office Aide ELL Reading Support
Each school sites offerings vary.
Physical Education Dressing Out Lockers/
Combinations Fitness Nutrition Individual Skill
Performance Sportsmanship
Middle School Activities Dances Sports Honor Assemblies Student Recognition Spirit Activities Field Trips Extra Curricular Activities Other Incentives
Helping Your Child Succeed Take A Deep Breath! Take An Active Role
Attend Curriculum Nights Attend Parent/Teacher Conferences Read the School Newsletter Join A Parent Committee (PTSA, SSC, ELAC)
Helping Your Child Succeed Schoolloop
Check your childʼs assignments
Encourage communication with teachers
Keep your child involved in school activities
Talk with your child - not to your child
TRANSITION TO HIGH SCHOOL
EVERGREEN TO EAST SIDE UNION
All Evergreen students feed into ESUHSD
Most Students will attend Silver Creek, Evergreen Valley, Overfelt, Yerba Buena, and Mount Pleasant
During February high school staff visit middle schools for orientation meetingsRegistration begins during MarchEnd of March/April data is transferred
Three quarters of grades7th grade CST Math Course
EVERGREEN TO EAST SIDE UNION
GETTING READY
Getting ready for high school and college pathways begins before middle school.
6th grade
•Develop independence•Encourage critical thinking•Implement organizational systems•Reinforce reading, writing, and math skills
7th grade
•Further develop independence and study skills•Get involved in school activities or sports•Communicate with teachers•Focus on core subjects (CST)
8th grade
•Stay focused on classes and work•Explore career pathways•Stay involved•Maintain strong core subject performance
PLACEMENT/ARTICULATION
Middle school grades and 7th grade STAR test scores determine placement
Math and language arts
Academic support classes
ELD support
Special Education services
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
A-G Requirements adopted for freshman (2011-2012)
MATH COURSE ARTICULATION
Eight Grade Ninth Grade
Algebra Readiness Algebra 1
Algebra 1 Geometry
Geometry Algebra 2
ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) COURSES
Course can be used for college credit (pending exam in May)
Freshman are not eligible
Contact home school counselors for specific placement procedures and offerings
SPORT AND CLUBS
SportsBaseball, basketball, cross country, soccer, swimming, tennis, track and field, volleyball, badminton, ... Sports EligibilityMaintain a 2.00 GPACan only have (1) FPass physical exam and have proper insurance coverage
SPORT AND CLUBS
Clubs
Get involved in extra-curricular activities
Dancing, chess, juggling, National Honors Society, environmental, cultural and political associations, and much more
Check with home school for exact list of clubs
STILL WANT MORE
•Visit the website: http://www.esuhsd.org-Graduation requirements
-School boundaries
-Course catalogs and handbooks
-School site websites
• ESUHSD district office 408-347-5000
• Home high school’s office of the APED (assistant principal of education development)
• Ask your middle school assistant principals