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Bret Harte Middle School

Parent Information Night

January 15, 2014

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Bronco Attitude

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Electronic DevicesCell phones must be off and put away during

school hours.

Other electronic devices should be left at home. (ipod, mp3,psp, etc.)

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ActivitesAthletics

Clubs

Bronco Nights

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Project CornerstoneBuilds developmental assets in order to support

student success, academically and in all areas of their lives.

Facilitates the connection between families, schools, community, and local businesses.

Cornerstone is behind ALL of our student recognition programs.

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Student Recognition Programs

Bronco Branding

Cornerstone Asset

Athlete Recognition

Academic Awards

Everyday Heroes

Asset Coupons

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Cornerstone AwardsHelping Others

Cooperation

Good Judgment

Reliability

Respect

Honesty

Commitment to Excellence 

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Asset Coupons

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Support SystemsAcademic Counselor

Almaden Valley Counseling Services

SSR Intervention

After school support in classrooms

SST/COST

Targeted support for at-risk students(Pioneer math tutors)

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AcademicsEach 6th grade student is assigned 6

classesPhysical EducationScienceLanguage ArtsMathSocial StudiesElective Wheel

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What classes are in the elective wheel?

Each class is taken for 12 weeksNutritionMusicCornerstone/Leadership

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Common Core This year Bret Harte began implementation of Common

Core State Standards.

Students are expected to have a deeper understanding of curriculum. More critical thinking, application and collaborative work. (21st century skills)

Reading is more nonfiction centered.

Literacy skills are addressed in all content areas.

Teachers in Language Arts and Math have been given collaboration time to develop lessons based on Common Core State Standards.

All teachers have received professional development based on Common Core State Standards with a focus on literacy strategies.

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Math CoursesCourses offered: Math 6, Math 6 Accelerated,

Math 7, Math 7 Accelerated, Math 8, Algebra HE, Geometry HE

HE= High School Equivalent (10 credits of high school math, grades considered in high school GPA)

HE classes taken in middle school do not count toward college entrance requirements.

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Math PlacementAll 6th grade students will be enrolled in Math 6

or Math 6 Accelerated.

Placement criteria to be decided as a district.

If placement test is needed, date will be announced via website and information will be sent to the elementary schools.

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Academic ProgressIf I have questions about my student’s progress,

what is the easiest way to get information?Teacher contact (email works best for most)Bret Harte WebsiteParent PortalTeacher homework pagesBronco Blast Newsletter

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Request for Student AssignmentMailed home: 1/17

Forms completed online or turned in at elementary schools: 1/22 - 2/6

Turn forms into 5th grade teacher

Receive school assignments: Week of 3/10

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Other Important DatesIncoming Parent Orientation: April 23, 2014

6th Grade Orientation (Students only): August 4, 2014 (Tentative)

First Day of School: August 13, 2014 (Tentative)

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Dates to be AnnouncedDates to watch for on the Bret Harte activities

calendar:Student/parent orientationFirst day of schoolBack to School NightTesting Schedules

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Parent Organizations

Booster Club

Community Club

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Bret Harte is a place where students:

Will learn 21st century skills and thrive

Will develop academically and social emotionally

Will receive the support they need in order to be successful in a global society