6th Grade
www.sane l i j omidd le .org
Orientation Evening
San Elijo Middle School Staff
Our Prin
cipal
- Mr.
Hall
Mrs. Santiago(M-Z)
SEMS School Counselors
Mr. VegaLast Names (G-M)
Mrs. BreiningLast Names (A-F)
Ms. O’Connor Last Names (N-Z)
Counselors’ Areas of Focus
Health/Well-Being of Students
Connection between Home and School
Open-Door Policy
Social/Emotional Support
Mediations
Referrals for Community Resources
Academic Advising
Meet with D/F Students
Scheduling
High Level of Confidentiality
Making the Adjustment to Middle School New Environment Moving from 1 Teacher to 3-5 Teachers Making New Friends from Other Schools Expectations Added Responsibility
•Work Habits/Organizational Skills
Transition for 6th Graders
How Does Your Child Deal with Change?• Easily Adapts
• Argues
• Turns Inward/Becomes Quiet
• Emotional
• Physically Ill
Parent Resources through the Parent Institute on
SEMS Website under
Resources• Topics Include: Transition to Middle School, Peer Pressure,
Time Management, Organization, Test Taking Strategies,
etc…
Transition for 6th Graders
Social/Emotional Unplugged Group
Social Group
Why Try Group
Individual Counseling (Interns)
Mediations
Academic RISE
PRIDE
Study Skills / Math Support
Read 180
Interventions
Communication With Teachers
Connection Between Home and School
Teacher Email
Teacher Webpages
Assignments Page Worksheets/Handouts/Notes downloadable
Communication With Teachers
Synergy ParentVue/StudentVue Access to Grades
Ideally, teams will see the same group of students.
SEMS Team Concept
Teachers are Grouped into Teams by Core Classes• Language Arts/Reading (1 teacher – 2 periods)
• Science/Math (1 teacher – 2 periods)
• History/PE/Expo (1-3 teachers – 2 periods)
• PE & Expo Meet on Alternating Days (M/W or T/Th & alt. F)
Each Team Works with the Same Group of Students
Teachers Meet to Discuss Student Concerns
Coordination of Assignments/Activities
Sample Schedule
San Elijo Middle School Student Schedule Year: 2012-13 Report: STU202
Schedule Information
Per Term Section ID
Course Meet Days Teacher Room
1 Yr 1964-31 World History Scott, H 453 2 Yr 4407-32 Expo T,Th,FrA Livingston, J 454 2 Yr 5990-42 PE 6 M,W,FrB Pitcairn, T GYM 3 Yr 4666-03 CC Math 6 Coleman, H 203 4 Yr 3460-05 Science Coleman, H 203 5 Yr 3858-36 Language Art 6H Dovenbarger, L 353 6 Yr 1540-37 Reading 6 H Dovenbarger, L 353 8 Yr 8263-A Lunch 1 Lunch A 10:49-11:29 Cafe
Student Name Disney, Walt
Perm ID 65000001
Grade 06
Criteria Includes:Advanced Scores in Reading Comprehension and Writing on Report Card
Advanced Scores on Performance TaskTeacher Recommendation Other Factors: Study/Work Habits/Citizenship
Placement: No Honors Track Students can be Placed in Honors Anytime
Honors Classes
Middle school counselors make the final decision on placement with teacher and
parent input.
Description:Same Standards as Common Core MathEnhanced Performance Tasks and Problem Solving Skills
Criteria Includes:Advanced Scores in Math on Report CardAdvanced Scores on Performance TaskTeacher Recommendation Other Factors: Study/Work Habits/Citizenship
Common Core Math Accelerated Class
Middle school counselors make the final decision on placement with teacher and
parent input.
*Elective Classes are a year long commitment*
Elective Classes for 6th GradeBeginning Band *Intermediate BandExpo/ExplorerStudy SkillsMath Support
Elective Classes
* If Beginning Band is chosen, it is suggested that the student be exposed to a musical
instrument over the summer to confirm the student wants to be in band for the entire year.
Dr. DeBora (A-L) Ms. Kurylo (M-Z)
SEMS Assistant Principals
Assistant Principals
Bell Schedule
Cafeteria
Motto
Student Drop-off
Student Pick-up
Parent Access to Campus
Attendance Notification
Campus Expectations
Behavioral Expectations
PTO
VIP Days
Middle School Experiences
Music at Lunches
Soaring Eagle Slips
School Dances
Spirit Days
ASB Activities
Lunch Bunch
Field Trips
SEMS-TV
Variety of Electives
Circle of Friends
Lunch Bunch
Eagles’ Patch
Assistant Principals’ Areas of Focus
Campus Safety
Whole-Child Approach
Progressive Discipline/Mediations
Investigations Requiring Consequences
Work with Counseling Office
Instructional Leadership
Level of Confidentiality
Supervision
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, & Friday
Period 1 8:02 AM-9:00 AM 58 Minutes
Period 2 9:06AM-9:55 AM 49 Minutes
Period 3 10:00 AM-10:49 AM 49 Minutes
Lunch 1/ Period 4 10:49 AM-11:29 AM 40 Minutes11:34 AM-12:23 PM 49 Minutes
Period 4 / Lunch 2 10:54 AM-11:43 AM 49 Minutes
11:43 AM-12:23 PM 40 Minutes
Period 5 12:28 PM-1:17 PM 49 Minutes
Period 6 1:22 PM-2:11 PM 49 Minutes
SEMS Bell Schedule
SEMS Bell Schedule
WednesdayFirst Bell 7:57
Period 1 8:02 AM-8:44 AM 42 Minutes
Period 2 8:49 AM-9:31 AM 42 Minutes
Period 3 9:36 AM-10:18 AM 42 Minutes
Lunch 1/ Period 4 10:18 AM-10:58 AM 40 Minutes11:03AM- 11:45 AM 42 Minutes
Period 4 / Lunch 2 10:23AM- 11:05 AM 42 Minutes
11:05 AM-11:45 PM 40 Minutes
Period 5 11:50 PM-12:32 PM 42 Minutes
Period 6 12:37 PM-1:19 PM 42 Minutes
http://www.smusd.org//Domain/18
On-line payment Pay through ID’s
Menu is on-line!
Buying versus bringing…
Lunch time activities for students!
Cafeteria
“I Am Responsible for
Myself”
San Elijo Middle School’s Motto
Student Drop-Off & Pick-Up
Student Drop-Off & Pick-Up
ALL parents/visitors will check in at the Campus Check-In Station.
This area is where items left at home will be collected. Students know to read the white board during
lunch/passing periods if they left something at home.
Parents are not allowed to visit classrooms without prior approval.
Parent Access to Campus
Parents must call EVERY day a student
is absent.
Attendance Policy
CA Ed Code
Excused vs. unexcused absences
Visit our website for help/information.
Attendance Notification
Intra-district Students (district residents, but not attending school of residence): Prior to March 31, 2014, you must submit a new Intra-district Transfer Request.
Inter-district Students (not a district resident): You do not need to reapply to continue attendance in the San Marcos School District. However, as your student transitions to middle school or high school, you must fill out an Inter-district School Transition Form prior to March 31, 2014. Placement at your requested school will be based upon school capacity after resident students have been placed.
Approvals and denials will be granted in accordance with governing board policy (BP 5116.1, 5117.1). Currently, San Elijo Middle and San Marcos High are closed to transfer students (exceptions are made for students who are currently attending or concurrent enrollment of siblings).
Attendance Boundaries / Transfers
Phones can be turned on during the school day. Students may use the phone in the AP Office.
No Gum/Sunflower Seeds
Dress Code is Enforced. No hats or hoods. No short shorts or skirts. Straps must be the width of a dollar bill.
Caution against rolling backpacks.
Caution against lunchboxes.
Campus Expectations
SEMS Bully Prevention Program- PALS
Behavioral Expectations
Think about your behavior at school and be
responsible while on campus.
Walk on campus.
Keep your hands, feet and objects to yourself.
Keep your belongings with you at all times.
Respect others with your actions and words.
Behavior Expectations
SEMS has openings in PTO for the upcoming year.
SEMS PTO is different than at the elementary .
One major fundraiser per year!
http://www.smusd.org/Page/5090
P.T.O.
Tour the campus! Your student will have already been once with
their 5th grade class on June 2 or June 3. Get photographed for student I.D. and
yearbook photo! Collect your textbooks! Receive preliminary student schedule. School-wide scavenger hunt!!
V.I.P. Day- August 19th
All students can learn.
Teachers promote learning through quality instruction and a commitment to the California Common Core Standards.
Students grow when held accountable and demonstrate responsible behavior.
The social-emotional development of students parallels academic growth.
We Believe. . .
IT’S ALL ABOUT PERCEPTION!
Middle School Perception
There is absolutely no research correlation between
success and family background, race, national origin,
financial status, or even educational
accomplishments.
There is but one correlation with success, and that is
ATTITUDE.
Thank You For Coming Tonight
& Welcome To The
GOLDEN EAGLE FAMILY!!
We are All in this Together!