Transcript John Glenn Student Learning Story

Tuesday, April 30, 2013
6:30 p.m.
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Jill Miklausich – Principal at John Glenn
Kenneth Turner – Assistant Principal at John Glenn
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Jaysen Anderson – Dean of Students at John Glenn
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Jaysen Anderson – Dean of Students
Sharma Kuria – Behavior Support Liaison
Sai Thao – Academic Support/Hmong Liaison
Carla Korth – 6th Grade Guidance Counselor
Teachers –
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Travis Stewart & Katie Pangborn – Science
Josh Nichols & Sharon Hattenberger – Math
Deb Nichols, Lynn Brown, Janet D’Ambrosio – ILA/SS
Steve Witt, Tom Keefer, Tom Cooper – PE/Health
Sheridan Fleming & Terry Grill – Music
Adam Ghormley, Eileen Caldwell, Maree George –
IT/Art/FACS
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Student achievement in math, reading, and
science is increasing overall!
Teachers offer additional help to students before,
during, and after school.
EVERY student in need of additional academic
and/or behavioral support gets it through our
Academic Support Liaison, Behavior Support
Liaisons, and General Education Casemanager.
We have advanced and enriched classes for
students in need of challenge.
We have TONS of after school opportunities!
Student of the Month
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7:45 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. school day
6 classes per day
4 minutes passing time
60 licensed staff
40 support staff
750 students
Activity buses run everyday except
Wednesdays.
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Fifth Grade Parent Information Meeting
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Tuesday, April 30th
6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Meet 6th Grade Teachers
Overview of 6th grade
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6th Grade Transition Morning
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Back to School Night
◦ Wednesday, August 28th, from 8:00-12:00
◦ For 6th graders ONLY!
◦ Buses will run this morning
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Wednesday, August 28th, from 3:00-7:00 p.m.
Purchase P.E. uniforms
Put money in lunch accounts
School Pictures are taken
Students pick up schedules
Fill out and turn in emergency cards
Students get lockers
Students bring school supplies
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Long Term Goals:
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90% proficiency in Reading and Math by 2015
75% proficiency in Science by 2015
Achievement gaps will decrease to 10% by 2015
100% of students On-Track to Graduate by 2015
Short Team Goals for 2012-13
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68%
63%
45%
80%
proficiency in Reading
proficiency in Math
proficiency in Science
of students On-Track to Graduate
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Students have 6 classes a day.
◦ Integrated Language Arts / Social Studies (2 class
block) – regular & enriched
◦ Math – regular & advanced (intervention class
available)
◦ Science/Health – 2 trimesters of science, 1
trimester of health
◦ PE & Music (Choir or Band) – every other day classes
◦ Art/Industrial Technology/Family & Consumer
Sciences – one trimester of each class
 Students in need of math intervention will likely miss
the art/IT/FACS rotation (or part of it).
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ILA – enriched &
regular
Social Studies
Science
Math – advanced &
regular
PE/Music
AVID or Art/IT/FACS
7th Grade
ILA – enriched &
regular
 Social Studies
 Science
 Math – advanced &
regular
 PE/Music or Daily PE
 AVID or Art/IT/FACS or
Spanish or French
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8th Grade
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Enriched ILA and Advanced Math Programs
AVID Programs
English Language Learner Programs
Academic Support Liaisons – 1 per grade level
Behavior Support Liaisons
Regular Education Casemanager
Special Education Resource Programs
Special Education Center Based Programs
◦ FAN – Functional Academic Needs
◦ Multiple Needs Program
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Students will change in
the locker rooms.
Students need a pair of
shorts and a John Glenn
P.E. shirt.
Shorts and shirts can be
purchased during Open
House in the fall.
Students will have
swimming during all
three years at John
Glenn.
P.E.
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Band instruments can
be purchased or
rented.
If your child wants to
play in the band and
rental is not an option
for you, we have some
school instruments.
Band
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Reading Workshop and Writing Workshop
structures are used in the middle school too.
Elementary has been using these structures
for many years.
Developmental Designs is used in middle
school to build a positive learning-focused
community of respect. Elementary schools
use Responsive Classroom. DD is the middle
school version of RC.
The Olweus Bullying Prevention Program is
being implemented at John Glenn too!
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Fall:
◦ Girls’ Tennis - $90
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Winter:
◦ Wrestling - $75
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Fall:
◦ Boys’ Football - $90
◦ Boys’ & Girls’ Soccer - $75
◦ Girls’ Volleyball - $75
◦ Girls’ Tennis - $75
 Winter:
◦ Boys’ & Girls’ Basketball - $75
◦ Boys’ Wrestling - $75
 Spring:
◦ Boys’ Baseball - $75
◦ Girls’ Softball - $75
◦ Boys’ Tennis - $75
◦ Boys’ & Girls Track - $75
Gymnastics and Swimming available
through North High!
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Spring:
◦ Boys’ Tennis - $75
◦ Boys’ & Girls Track - $75
Cross Country available
through North High!
6th Grade
7th & 8th Grade
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Athletes must have a current SPORTS physical
on file in the nurse’s office.
Practices are after school until 4:30 p.m. on
Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, & Fridays.
Games are typically done by 5:30-6:00.
Transportation must be arranged by
parents/guardians.
Athletic fees or a payment plan must be set
up with the Athletic Director, Denver Moeller,
prior to competition.
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After school from 2:20-3:45
Activity buses run at 3:50
Three sessions – one per trimester
Classes:
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Chess Club
Kayaking Club
Scratch – Computer Class
Cooking & Baking Classes
Knowledge Bowl
Hmong Club
Girls’ With a Voice
Timez Attack
World Language Classes
Swimming
Knitting
Study Skills
Drama Club
Math League
Guys’ Group
GEMS – Girls’ Group
Art Club
YMCA TOPS Club
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Breakfast served from 7:25-7:40 a.m.
Lunches by grade level – 10:00, 11:00, 12:00
Students with early or late lunch will have a
snack during the day.
Lunch Options:
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Bring your own bag lunch.
Regular Hot Lunch
Alternative Line – pizza, hamburgers, subs
Salad Bar
A La Carte
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Registered Nurse – Deb Givot
All medications need doctor’s orders to be
given at school.
No new immunizations needed for 6th grade.
7th graders must have additional
immunizations to attend school in the fall of
their 7th grade year.
Documents all visits to the nurse’s office.
Organizes all student care plans – asthma,
diabetes, allergies, etc.
The following clothing items are NOT considered appropriate for school…
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T-shirts or other garments with profanity, inappropriate language, suggestive messages, or
tobacco/drugs/ alcohol product advertising
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Clothing with large tears or that is see-through
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Midriffs, halter tops, tank tops, spaghetti strap shirts
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Leggings without a shirt, skirt, or shorts covering the backside
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Short shorts, short skirts or low riding pants
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Hats/caps/headwear/hoods/bandanas/do-rags
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Bags, purses, and/or coats may not be worn and/or carried during school hours
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All gang related clothing or insignias i.e. bandanas, hats, picks, combs and jewelry
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Excessive use of perfume, cologne and hair spray will not be permitted
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Contact teachers or our counselors with concerns or
questions. They are your best source of information.
Counselor – Carla Korth
Fifth Grade Parent Night
Dean of Students
Parent Portal – grades
Student Planners
Trimester Report Cards/Mid-Term Report Cards
School Website & Teacher Websites
Daily Parent E-mails
Coffee with the Principal
Hmong, Latino, African American Parent Nights
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Help your child work independently at home
by planning a daily routine with a regular
time for homework.
Be sure your child reads at least 30 minutes
nightly
Check Parent Portal for information on your
child’s class progress and work
Be sure your child attends school every day
and eats breakfast every morning
Call us with any questions or concerns