New Student Orientation - Fullerton School District
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Parks Junior High School
2014-2015
Ms. Dustin
Principal
Ms. Hopton
Assistant Principal
7:40 am to 2:30 pm
◦ Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
7:40 am to 1:50 pm
◦ Most Wednesdays
See Calendar on the School Website
◦ For 1:35 pm Wednesday Dismissals
◦ For Other Early Release Days
◦ For Changes to Calendar
Check Demographics
◦ Name
Legal Name
Spelling
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Birthdate
Grade Level
Gender
Address
Phone Number
Teacher Records Problems
Class Every Period (Periods 1-7)
◦ If Missing
Teacher Records
Student Reports to Office that Period
No Double Periods
◦ If Yes
Teacher Records
Student Reports to Office that Period
Required Classes for Correct Grade Level
◦ Language Arts
ELA 8 or ELA 8 Honors
◦ History_Social Science 8
◦ Math
Math 8, Algebra I, or Geometry
◦ Science 8
◦ PE 8 Fall
Other 2 Periods
◦ Elective(s)
Teacher Records Problems
Problems Only
◦ Wrong Grade Level
◦ 2 Classes the Same
◦ Missing a Period
No Elective Changes
www.fullertonsd.org/parks
Upcoming Events
Bell Schedules
Calendar
Teacher Websites
And Much More…
Positive Behavior Interventions & Supports
Focuses on Good Behavior
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Respectful
Responsible
Purposeful
Rewards students regularly
Important to Be at School
If Absent
◦ Parents Call Office
◦ Students Call Study Buddies
◦ Student’s Responsibility
Find out What Missed
Complete Work Missed
Turn in Work Missed
AKA
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Binder Reminder
Reminder Binder
Student Agenda
Student Calendar
Student Handbook
That Planner Thingy
Etc.
Distributed on Tuesday
Organization Tool
◦ Write Homework/No Homework
◦ Upcoming Tests
Communication Tool
School Rules and Procedures
Resources
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Science Periodic Table
Math Formulas
Language Arts Parts of Speech
Social Science
And More
Notebook(s)
◦ For Different Subjects
◦ One Large with Dividers
OR
◦ Multiple Small
Backpack
Textbooks
◦ Most Subjects Have Class Sets
Lockers
◦ PE Only
4 Quarters
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Quarter
Quarter
Quarter
Quarter
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- August 11 to October 10
– October 13 to December 19
– January 6 to March 13
– March 16 to May 28
Mid-Quarter Progress Reports Distributed
◦ September 19, November 14, February 13, April 24
Final Quarter Report Cards Distributed
◦ October 17, January 9, March 31, May 28
Students Given Report Cards at School
2 Grades Per Class
◦ Letter Grade and Citizenship Grade
Each Quarter a Clean Slate
Save all Report Cards
◦ Store in a Safe Place
◦ Important for Sports, High School Registration, Etc.
Check PowerSchool Regularly
Password Distribution
◦ Student Passwords Given to Students This Week
◦ Parent and Student Passwords Given to Parents at
iPad Distribution Nights
Best Way to Stay on Top of Your Grades
Different Amongst Teachers
◦ Not all Updating Same Time
Some Daily
Some Weekly
Some Monthly
Perseverance, Achievement, Work Ethic,
Scholarship
Two Times a Week
Opportunities For
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Homework Help
Tutoring
Study Hall
Enrichment
Weekly Schedules on Parks Website
More Information on Thursday, August 14
Given Quarterly
Purpose of Card
◦ Teachers Can Request Students
◦ Attendance
Keep in a Safe Place
◦ Must Have Every Day
Don’t Lose
◦ 1st Time Warning
◦ 2nd Time Detention
8th Grade Distribution Nights This Week
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Both Parent and Student Should Attend
Monday (Tonight), A-H
Tuesday, I-M
Wednesday, N-Z
Parent and Student Must Sign
iPad Manual
Student Online Services Responsible Use
Agreement
Fully Charged
Stay in Protective Case
No Pictures, Audio, or Video
◦ Unless Teacher or Administrator Gives Permission
Can Using During Breaks
◦ Nutrition and Lunch
◦ In Designated Areas Only
Do Not Allow Another Student to Handle
◦ Unless Teacher or Administrator Gives Permission
Saturday School Opportunity for Attendance
Recovery
School Loses Money for Each Absence
Monthly Sessions Beginning in September
◦ Check Parks Website for Dates
Topics
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Benchmark Reviews
Homework Help/Peer Tutoring
Sports
Enrichment Activities
Extra Credit Opportunities
After School Sports – 7th and 8th Graders
◦ Volleyball/Flag Football
◦ Basketball/Soccer
◦ Track & Field
Community Service – 8th Graders
Clubs – For all 7th and 8th Graders
Honor Society
SMAC
Twisted Stitchers
Club DC
Book Club
Academic Pentathlon
World Percussion
Christian Club
Anime
Garden Club
More to Come…
1:35 pm Dismissal
◦ Wednesday, August 20
Back to School Night
◦ Thursday, August 21, 6:30 pm
No School – Staff Development Day
◦ Friday, August 29 & Monday, September 22
No School – Labor Day
◦ Monday, September 1
Parent/Student Conferences
◦ Thursday and Friday, October 2 and 3
◦ Both Parent AND Student Attend
8:55 – 9:10 Nutrition Break
Report Back to Homeroom
9:15 – 11:05 Follow Your Schedule
◦ Periods 1-7 in Order
Listen to Mr. Sonny in the Morning
Read Daily Bulletin
◦ Through PowerSchool
◦ On Parks Website
Check PowerSchool for Grades
Check Online Calendars
Share Information with Your Friends
Questions?
http://www.fullertonsd.org/parks