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