EARL WARREN JR. HIGH SCHOOL Parent Orientations Class of 2019
PART OF THE PRIDE Fostering an environment for student success through school culture
Administrative Personnel Principal - Mr. Thornburgh Vice Principal - Mr. Price Counselor Mrs. Antongiovanni Intervention - Mrs. Bainbridge
WARREN VIPs Campus Supervisor - Mr. Hurd Secretary - Mrs. Atkinson Clerk - Mrs. Parker Clerk Mrs. Mercardo Librarian Mrs. Rivera
Warren Jr. High Parent Club Activities & Accomplishments Marquee New Portable Sound System Library Computer Lab Membership Drive Pizza Parties Signature Fund Raiser Honor Roll Ice Cream Bash Teacher Appreciation Luncheon Graduation Dance Teacher Wish Lists Currently working on the FWL
Life in Junior High 8 Periods Different Teachers PE Class that Requires Dressing Out Book Lockers and PE Lockers Academic and Athletic Competitions Elective Classes
Extra-Curricular Activities Band, Orchestra and Chorus Oral Language Science Fair MathCounts Math Field Day History Day Henry Greve Speech Geography Bee After School Athletic Programs Battle of the Books
3 Keys to the JHS Classroom Teachers want students to Thinking Deeply- emphasis on thinking. It requires students to analyze, discuss, evaluate and justify Integrated Learning- emphasizes learning across the disciplines (reading with math and social studies standards combined into one task) Showing How They Know- emphasizes proof and evidence, long gone are the days of multiple choice
ELA & Math Levels ELA Levels: 7A 7B 7C Intervention Math Levels: Accelerated Program Math A Math B Criteria: CAASPP Tests, STAR Math and Reading Scores, GPA and Teacher Evaluation are criteria for leveling in Language Arts and Math
ELA Common Core & Enrichment Level A and Level B Students will have one period of core curriculum and one period of a language arts Enrichment class. These Enrichment courses are designed to enhance English Language Arts skills.
ELA Core & Intervention Level C and Level D Students will have two periods ELA These courses are designed to bolster English language arts skills that are deficient.
Instructional Support Wednesdays: Intervention/Enrichment Day No new instruction Small/Large Group reteaching Retesting/Makeup testing Enrichment Activities Review Activities
Academic Support Study Skills Math Enrichment English Language Development (ELD) Noon Study RSP SDC
Jr. High VP Role School Safety Coordinate with Campus Supervisor General Rules Dress Code Transportation Student Responsibility Discipline Process Handbook Student Council
Responsibility Themes of the Month Make Good Choices Keep Your HANDS to Yourself Don t Compound the Error TBYA Think Before You Act Daily Announcements Quotes of the Day
General Points of Concern Horseplay Drama Cell Phones Out Dress Code Gum Tardies Tardies Start over each quarter Lunch Detention for 4 th tardy to individual class Lunch Detention & After School Detention Make sure you know what is in the Student/Parent Handbook
Lockers and Textbooks Assigned lockers second week of school. You WILL probably have a problem with your locker at first. FILL OUT a Locker Request slip at the attendance window. You may go to your lockers between classes DON T BE LATE TO CLASS!
Lockers and Textbooks DO NOT share your locker or combination. Lockers are a PRIVILEGE and can be TAKEN AWAY! We have more students than lockers so BE GOOD!!! DO NOT share, lend, or borrow textbooks EVER!!! Students are responsible for lost or missing textbooks.
Cell Phones Yes, you are allowed to have a cell phone on campus, BUT, it must be OFF (not just on Pause)and out of sight at ALL times. If you have an emergency or need to talk to a parent you MUST use the SCHOOL PHONE!!! Use of cell phones for texting and/or cheating will result in disciplinary consequences and confiscation of the phone. These guidelines can be found in the student/parent handbook
Dress Code Issues: Boys Sagging pants are not permissible. ALL pants and shorts must be worn at the waist!
Dress Code Issues: Girls Shorts and skirts must be mid-thigh length and longer!
Dress Code Issues: Girls Strapless Tops Low cut tops Tube Tops
ISS: In School Suspension No show to detention, Noon Study (NS) and/or ZAP Poor Behavior in detention, NS and/or ZAP Repeated Class Disruptions Excessive Tardies Repeated Dress Code/Gum/Cell Phone Violations Etc ISS ACTIVITIES 5 Paragraph Behavioral Reflection Essays Make up work/class Work Campus Beautification
School Culture: Celebrating Success CPR (Compassion -Pride -Respect) PBIS (Positive Behavior Intervention Support) Safe Schools Ambassadors Quarterly All-Student Talks CATS Celebrations Part of the Pride Gold Shirts Kindness Challenges Pride Team Earth Wars Rockin Wildcat Award Community Service Projects Caught Being Awesome
Jr. High Counselor Role Provides Support to students, staff and parents Assists with IEPs, 504 Plans, and Parent Teacher Conferences Crisis Intervention and Prevention Retention and Promotion Responsible for Student Schedules Monitors At-Risk Students Promotes a Positive School Culture and Climate
Jr. High Students Major Developmental Change! physical, emotional, social, academic (exciting time, but can be stressful and scary) Increase in Responsibility changing classes, managing passing period, checking grades online, retaking tests, lockers, daily planner Needs Support! Not the time to let them be independent. THEY NEED BOTH OF US!
Elective Courses Concert Band Orchestra Chorus AVID Art Peer Tutoring Exploring Technology Computer Photography INTERVENTION Study Skills Math Intervention ELD Support
7th Grade Elective Course Sheet Give 3 Elective Choices Band and/or Orchestra Students Sixth Grade Music Teacher Signature Type of musical instrument Parent Signature Zero Period Chorus available for 7th Grade Band and Orchestra students only **Elective may be assigned due to academic need**
AVID: Advancement via Individual Determination Custom AVID binders Weekly binder checks Collaborative tutorials bi-weekly Guest speakers: educators, current college students, student-athletes, political arena Cornell note-taking Field trips: U.C.L.A., Bakersfield College, C.S.U.B., U.S.C. Public speaking opportunities: prepared/impromptu presentations, Socratic Seminars, Philosophical Chairs
Typical 7th Grade Schedule Per. Subject 1 Math 2 LA 3 Science 4 Art 5 Lunch 6 LA 7 History 8 PE
Student Organization Binder Policy Daily Assignment Book Binder Checks Student, Teacher, and Parent Responsibility Content Assignment Book, Pencil Holder, Dividers, Loose Leaf Paper (no notebooks in binder), Take Home/Take to School Folder The binder is your students traveling desk
5 Keys to Wildcat Success Supplies be sure your student has binder, paper, pencils, headphones/earbuds, etc. Assignment Books need to be completed everyday Monitor Assignments have your child show you the assignments from the assignment book Check Grades Online https://www.pbvusd.net/portal Contact Teacher as needed
Enrollment/Emergency Card Must be Completed by Parents or Guardians Emergency Contact and Student Pick-up Information Medication and Health Issues Please Complete Both Sides of Card Sign the Card and Return with Course Elective Sheet to Teacher
Immunizations All incoming 7 th grade students MUST have a Whooping Cough Booster (Tdap) Get ASAP and Return to Elementary School
Important Fall Dates Friday, August 11 th : 7 th Grade Tours (Tentative) Wednesday, August 16 th : Instruction Begins Thursday, August 31st: Back to School Night