Curriculum Night schedule

Room # Time Class

5:00-5:30 Academic Lab

5:35-5:50 A Day Elective/Explo

5:55-6:10 B Day Elective/Explo

6:13-6:28 1st Core Class (1st/2nd period)

6:31-6:46 2nd Core Class (4th period)

6:49-7:04 3rd Core Class (5th period)

7:09-7:24 4th Core Class (6th period)

Room numbers: Furman 203, Klett 202, Merritt 207, Sleiman 206,

Academic Lab

Aprende Middle School

We pride ourselves on being a unified team, working together for the

success of every student throughout the year. Our goal is simple: We strive

to achieve student success by following proactive strategies to meet the

educational and behavioral needs of every student.

Principal’s Greeting

Stay tuned for an informative greeting from Renee Kory,

Principal

Invitation

PTSO will be sponsoring a Meet and Greet breakfast for all of 7th grade during the first few weeks of school.

Wednesday, August 12 from 7:55 to 8:25

Please come back and join us for a continental breakfast and a chance to socialize with other 7th grade parents

AGENDA

Student agendas are encouraged, but not provided this year.

Students can use online or store bought agendas on a daily

basis in an effort to stay organized and efficient

Please look over your child’s agenda each week to make

sure they are staying organized.

Information from teacher websites, posted agendas and team

newsletters can be used to update student agendas on a

weekly basis.

Our school schedule has changed to include Academic Lab EVERY DAY!!!

Academic assistance and interventions can be provided during this time.

TEAM FIELD TRIPSField Trips (plan $20.00 per trip):

Wildlife World ZooPioneer Living Museum Tour

Grand Canyon Trip:Through Grand Canyon Project Exploration Cost last year was $311.00 for 48 hour trip to Grand CanyonThere will be more information available in September.

*Fieldtrip cost may be paid through tax donation - IRS rules apply.

Tax Credit…keep in touch

Watch Kyrene listserv for information on donating to AprendeIf you don’t know what listserv is…where have you been?

Lunch Money $$$$$$$$$

If you did not make it to the MPR today from 3-5 to pay for your child’s lunch in advance, you may pay online to make sure your child has lunch on the first day of school.

What should be in the backpack?

Agenda – recommended and encouraged

3 spiral notebooks for science, language arts, and social studies

Four pocket folders, one for each subject

Loose leaf paper, pencils, pens, clear tape, and highlighters (pink, blue, green, yellow), post it notes, ruler, and scissors to be used in all classes

Reading book of your choice

Bathroom Pass!!!

Laptop and laptop charger (once distributed)

7th grade supply list

SCHEDULE CHANGES

No schedule changes are allowed for the first

two weeks.

Please be aware that your student’s schedule

may change in order to increase academic

success.

Online GradesPlease be aware that your student’s grades are online. Please check frequently.

If you do not already have a password, please contact SIS@kyrene.org for

assistance.

Parents that are new to the district will receive a password in the mail two weeks

after the start of school.

Students can sign on to online grades using the computer student id and password

combination they created at school.

Parents should sign up on KSD Listserv through www.kyrene.org

YOUR HOMEWORKParents: Your homework is to email afurma@kyrene.org and your math teacher with your contact information.

Use your student’s name as the subject.

If you do NOT have internet access or a printer, please send in a note with your child ASAP so that we may send hard copies home with your child.

Thank you!

CHEATING

Student integrity is a mark of good character; honesty and responsibility are expected.

In the event of cheating on homework or practice work, parents will be contacted and the student will receive a failing grade.

In the event of cheating on tests – students will be referred to administration and receive a failing grade.

Athletes

Sports physicals will be available on Tuesday, August 4th, from 4:00-7:00 pm here at Aprende.

$25.00 Cash or Money Order

Sign up for an arrival time online at physico2go.com

Go to physico2go.com/forms to download the history form

and the consent form – fill out forms.

Parent must accompany the athlete for the Sports Physical

School Clubs

In addition to school athletics, we have several club options available:

Native American ClubWeight Training ClubYearbook ClubUnity ClubAprende Grows Gardening ClubMath Counts ClubDrama ClubArt Club

Students are encouraged to show school spirit by joining school clubs.

Additional clubs to be announced

as the year progresses. See

the Aprende website for more

details. The activity bus will start the week of 8/10/2015. It will be available on Tuesday’s and Thursday’s throughout the school year.

Parent volunteers needed!!!

Due to the size of our classes and the desire to have group work and moving activities – we need help!

If you can give your time to help out making copies/organizing materials, please include dates/times that work for you when emailing afurma@kyrene.org (your homework).

We welcome moms, dads, guardians, and grandparents.

Tardy PolicyState law requires that ALL students attend school

Please note there is a strict tardy policy for students at

Aprende

Once students have arrived at school, they are expected to get

to all classes throughout the day on time.

First tardy is a warning

Second tardy is a parent letter

Third tardy is an After School Detention

Be prepared for continued detentions and conduct referrals in

the event of continued tardies

Student Behavior

We expect student to be in class and ready to learn with the appropriate classroom behaviors.

If student behavior is a disruption to the learning environment:

• Student will receive a verbal or non-verbal (card) warning• If the behavior continues, student will be moved to the

time out seat in the classroom• If the student is still unable to control the behavior, they

will be sent out to the ISI room on campus

Dress Code RemindersIn accordance with school policy – please encourage your child to follow dress code

No ‘spaghetti straps’ on tank tops. Students may wear straps approximately 2 inches in width, or ‘lasagne’ straps.

No low slung pants or skirts, no midriff or stomachs showing.

No ‘short shorts’ or very short mini-skirts.

No underwear showing.

No gang or obscene clothing, designs or colors.

No hats in the school building, only outside.

Hair should not be severe or disruptive to the learning environment

PROCEDURES

Doors are open during passing periods. Students may enter classes upon permission, when the teacher is present in the room.

Students have three minutes for passing period to use restrooms, get drinks and get to class on time.

Students are expected to be in their seats ready to work when the bell rings.

During class students may use their bathroom pass to use the restroom for emergencies only.

PROCEDURES

All students must remain in seats during the first and last 10 minutes of every class period.

In order to achieve success, hard work and critical thinking are necessary. Students must remain on task in the classroom.

Off-task and disruptive students will be sent to the Time-Out classroom.

Student success depends on completion of all work prior to assessment.

Welcome!Officer Jim Hanrahan

A school-resource officer on campus, or on an adjacent campus, serves a multitude of purposes. The mere presence of one dissuades many behavior problems with students. An armed officer also is one more layer of security and safety for students and staff. Chandler police Officer James Hanrahan is based here at Aprende, and conducts law-related education classes under a grant that requires that he teach 160 hours on bullying and Internet predators, among other things. He will conduct lock-down drills at the schools so that students, teachers and staff know what to do in case of an emergency. The emphasis at the middle school of 1,100 students is drug and gang prevention. He will also helps monitor students for truancy and domestic-violence problems that could spill over into school.