Bernal Intermediate Bernal Intermediate SchoolSchool

New Student OrientationNew Student OrientationAugust 17, 2010August 17, 2010

Welcome and IntroductionsWelcome and Introductions• Mrs. Jeanette Crawford-McCuller – Mrs. Jeanette Crawford-McCuller –

PrincipalPrincipal• Mrs. Sheetal Singh – Assistant Mrs. Sheetal Singh – Assistant

PrincipalPrincipal• Counselors – Nancy Alves and Counselors – Nancy Alves and

Rebecca Mayo-CodyRebecca Mayo-Cody

School Focus 2010- 2011School Focus 2010- 2011• Safe and Nurturing School ClimateSafe and Nurturing School Climate• High Academic Standards for all High Academic Standards for all

studentsstudents• All students particularly our target All students particularly our target

groupsgroups making sufficient growth on CSTmaking sufficient growth on CST• Strong Partnership with Parents and the Strong Partnership with Parents and the

CommunityCommunity

Bernal School PhilosophyBernal School Philosophy

• Bernal is dedicated to the principle that Bernal is dedicated to the principle that all students will receive an excellent all students will receive an excellent education. We believe that education is education. We believe that education is the mutual responsibility of students, the mutual responsibility of students, staff, parents, and the community. We staff, parents, and the community. We acknowledge our responsibility to acknowledge our responsibility to provide a quality educational provide a quality educational environment to develop academic, civic, environment to develop academic, civic, social, practical,social, practical,

Bernal Philosophy Bernal Philosophy (continue)(continue)• and creative abilities of students in and creative abilities of students in

an environment that is responsive to an environment that is responsive to the needs of the individual student, the needs of the individual student, the community, and the nation.the community, and the nation.

Intermediate School YearsIntermediate School Years• Two Year ProgramTwo Year Program• Transition Years before High SchoolTransition Years before High School• Student PerspectiveStudent Perspective

Daily ProgramDaily Program• Six Classes DailySix Classes Daily• Four Core, One Exploratory or Band, Four Core, One Exploratory or Band,

and PEand PE• Break, Lunch, and Passing PeriodsBreak, Lunch, and Passing Periods• Attendance Monitored daily and Attendance Monitored daily and

monthly for excessive absences.monthly for excessive absences.

ACADEMIC PROGRAMACADEMIC PROGRAM• Core SubjectsCore Subjects - Language Arts- Language Arts - Math- Math - Science - Science - History/Social Science- History/Social Science• Exploratory/BandExploratory/Band• Physical EducationPhysical Education• ESL & Special EducationESL & Special Education

Exploratory & Physical Exploratory & Physical EducationEducation

Physical Education: Daily Program Physical Education: Daily Program Students “Dress Out”Students “Dress Out” Supports School’s Academic Focus Supports School’s Academic Focus

After School Sports ProgramAfter School Sports Program Softball, Volleyball, Cross Country, Wrestling, Basketball, Soccer, Softball, Volleyball, Cross Country, Wrestling, Basketball, Soccer, Track & FieldTrack & Field

Exploratory Program: Three 12-Week UnitsExploratory Program: Three 12-Week Units Guidance Yearbook Cooking Industrial Guidance Yearbook Cooking Industrial

Tech/Art Band Math Computer Lab Tech/Art Band Math Computer Lab

Promotion/RetentionPromotion/Retention• 1.5 Grade Point Average (GPA)1.5 Grade Point Average (GPA)• A Score of “Basic” “Proficient” or A Score of “Basic” “Proficient” or

“Advance” on the State Testing in Math “Advance” on the State Testing in Math and and

English Language Arts English Language Arts • No Letter Grade of “F” in Math and/or No Letter Grade of “F” in Math and/or

Language Arts (semesters) Language Arts (semesters)• 90% Attendance90% Attendance

School HoursSchool Hours• Office Hours (Mon. – Fri.) 7:30 – 4:00 PMOffice Hours (Mon. – Fri.) 7:30 – 4:00 PM

• School Hours – 8:05 – 2:30 PM School Hours – 8:05 – 2:30 PM (Mon.,Tues.,Thur.,Fri.)(Mon.,Tues.,Thur.,Fri.)

• School Hours - 9:05 – 2:30 PM School Hours - 9:05 – 2:30 PM (Wednesday) (Wednesday)

BERNAL BELL SCHEDULEBERNAL BELL SCHEDULEMONDAY, FRIDAYMONDAY, FRIDAY TUESDAY, THURSDAYTUESDAY, THURSDAY Period 1 8:05 - 9:01Period 1 8:05 - 9:01 Period 6Period 6 Period 2 9:04 - 9:54Period 2 9:04 - 9:54 Period 5Period 5 BREAK 9:54 – 10:04BREAK 9:54 – 10:04 BREAKBREAK Period 3 10:07 – 10:57Period 3 10:07 – 10:57 Period 4 Period 4 Period 4 11:00 – 11:50Period 4 11:00 – 11:50 Period 3 Period 3 LUNCH 11:50 – 12:27LUNCH 11:50 – 12:27 LUNCHLUNCH *Reading 12:30 – 12:47*Reading 12:30 – 12:47 ReadingReading Period 5 12:47 – 1:37Period 5 12:47 – 1:37 Period 2Period 2 Period 6 1:40 – 2:30 Period 6 1:40 – 2:30 Period 1 Period 1

ANTICIPATED COSTS AT BERNALANTICIPATED COSTS AT BERNAL• Common Dress (Polo shirt): $7.00 per Common Dress (Polo shirt): $7.00 per

shirt shirt • PE Clothes:PE Clothes: Shirt/Shorts/LockShirt/Shorts/Lock $25.00 $25.00• Lab Fees:Lab Fees: Art Class Art Class $10.00 $10.00

Industrial Arts $10.00Industrial Arts $10.00CookingCooking $10.00 $10.00

• YearbookYearbook $30.00 $30.00Additional Fees or Supplies:Additional Fees or Supplies:Optional Sweat Pants & Sweat Shirt for P.E. Optional Sweat Pants & Sweat Shirt for P.E. $30.00$30.00 Large 3-Ring BinderLarge 3-Ring BinderPens/Paper , Calculator, NotebooksPens/Paper , Calculator, NotebooksBand Fees for TripsBand Fees for TripsPicturesPicturesDanceDance

BERNAL BEHAVIOR CODEBERNAL BEHAVIOR CODE• Be respectful, Be responsible, Be Be respectful, Be responsible, Be

ready to learnready to learn• Closed campus.Closed campus.• I-pods, cameras, electronic devices I-pods, cameras, electronic devices

not allowed.not allowed.• School is not responsible for School is not responsible for

lost/stolen items.lost/stolen items.

COMMUNICATION COMMUNICATION • Monthly Newsletter & CalendarMonthly Newsletter & Calendar• Hand Carried NoticesHand Carried Notices• Connect Ed Telephone CommunicationConnect Ed Telephone Communication• Webpage Webpage

http:/bernalintermediateschool.wikispaces.com/http:/bernalintermediateschool.wikispaces.com/• Progress Reports (Hand Carried)Progress Reports (Hand Carried)• Binder ReminderBinder Reminder• Teachers & CounselorsTeachers & Counselors• Parent/Faculty MeetingsParent/Faculty Meetings• School Site Council MeetingsSchool Site Council Meetings• Hispanic Parents MeetingsHispanic Parents Meetings• African American Koffee KlatchAfrican American Koffee Klatch

Important -- Get Involved!!!Important -- Get Involved!!!• Parent-Faculty Club Parent-Faculty Club • Sports Booster ClubSports Booster Club• Dance CommitteeDance Committee• Safety CommitteeSafety Committee• School Site CouncilSchool Site Council• Hispanic Parents Group (with translator)Hispanic Parents Group (with translator)• African American Koffee KlatchAfrican American Koffee Klatch• District Advisory Council District Advisory Council • September Back to School Night (Sept. 2nd) September Back to School Night (Sept. 2nd)

Frequently Asked QuestionsFrequently Asked Questions• How early can students arrive on campusHow early can students arrive on campus?? Students can start arriving by 7:50 AM.Students can start arriving by 7:50 AM.

When will my child receive their class schedule?When will my child receive their class schedule?Students will receive their class schedule on the first day Students will receive their class schedule on the first day

of school in a Special Homeroom. Signs will be posted of school in a Special Homeroom. Signs will be posted around the campus to inform students where to go.around the campus to inform students where to go.

What about bus transportation?What about bus transportation?Depending upon which area you live bussing will be Depending upon which area you live bussing will be

provided. Parents will receive in the mail information provided. Parents will receive in the mail information about transportation.about transportation.

Frequently Asked QuestionsFrequently Asked QuestionsI am concerned about my students I am concerned about my students

grade what should I do?grade what should I do?

Contact your student’s counselor or Contact your student’s counselor or teacher if it is only one subject to teacher if it is only one subject to discuss a plan of action to assist your discuss a plan of action to assist your child.child.

Frequently Asked QuestionsFrequently Asked Questions• What kinds of extra support does the school What kinds of extra support does the school

provide for students who are struggling?provide for students who are struggling?

The number one support is the classroom The number one support is the classroom teacher. Teachers are available before and teacher. Teachers are available before and afterschool. We also have an afterschool afterschool. We also have an afterschool tutoring program supported by a community tutoring program supported by a community based organization. Students can participate based organization. Students can participate once it is up and running. The program takes once it is up and running. The program takes place in the library.place in the library.

Any ???????????Any ???????????

Important DatesImportant Dates• Thursday, September 2 at 6:30 PM Thursday, September 2 at 6:30 PM

annual Back to School Nightannual Back to School Night• October 8October 8thth first Progress Report first Progress Report

PeriodPeriod

The EndThe End