Wednesday, April 6, 2011

Welcome to Serrano Intermediate SchoolA California Distinguished School and a Professional Learning Community6th Grade Parent Orientation Night

Welcome to SerranoPrincipal, Bob Presby

❖ Making a Successful Transition

❖ Serrano’s Programs for Students❖ Programs for Students with Special Needs ❖ 7th Grade Honors

(English/History/Algebra)❖ 8th Grade Honors (Science Added)

Programs Continued

❖ ELL (English Language Learners)❖ AVID❖ HAIKU On-line Hybrid Class❖ Health (Award Winning On-Line Class)❖ ASB/GMS/PAL❖ Music Programs❖ Other Elective Choices

Serrano is aProfessional Learning Community

✤ All students learn

✤ A culture of collaboration

✤ Focus on results

PLC Questions…

✤ What do we want our students to learn?

✤ How do we know they have learned the material?

✤ What do we when they don’t?

✤ What do we do when they do?

You are invited…

Open House -Thursday, April 28✓ 6:30 Busses from ETHS

✓ 7:00-8:00pm-Classroom Visitations✓ Limited Parking

Gary GrayGuidance Specialist

✦Middle School Curriculum

✦Promotion Requirements

✦Intervention Elective Classes

✦ACP Academic Completion Program

✦Get Set Agenda Planner

✦Textbooks - 1 set for home (Lockers for PE only)

✦How to Contact Us-

✤ 586-3221 or Email Firstname.Lastname@svusd.org

✤ Grades Online (SVUSD Website, Family Portal)

Guidance TechniciansCindy Ruhmland (7th Grade)Kathy Ahearn (8th Grade)

✤ Blue Elective Cards due Friday, April 8, to 6th grade teacher

✤ Course Descriptions (online)

✤ DTAP Immunization Requirement

✤ Bus Information (Coming in June-Check district webpage)

✤ Postcard Mailed End of July (KEEP THE YELLOW POSTCARD)

✤ Packet Pick Up Thurs., Aug 18 and Fri., Aug 19, 9am to 12pm

✤ Hawk Walk - Alphabetical by last name

✓ 7th Grade - Wednesday, August 24

✓ 8th Grade - Tuesday, August 23

7th Grade Assistant Principal,Robert Sherlock

✤ Transition to Middle School - 6th Grade Visit

✤ PASSPORT to the Sea to Success (School Supplies and More)

✤ School Safety

✤ Dress for Success

✤ Arrive on Time / Attend Regularly

✤ PE Lockers

8th Grade Assistant PrincipalMarguerite Long

✤ School-Wide Expectations for Behavior

✤ PBIS - Positive Behavior Interventions and Support

✤ Character Education

✤ Texting, IMing, and Social Networks

✤ Serrano Announcements – Sign Up on School Webpage

How to get involved…✤ Volunteer

✤ Dances

✤ Fundraiser

✤ Chaperone Special Events

✤ Sign up during Hawk Walk at STPO table

✤ Can you help us …

✤ Make our packets in July?

✤ During the Hawk Walk?

Thank you for coming!