8th Grade
How to Have a Successful
End of Year
MacArthur Fundamental
Intermediate School
2014-2015
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Agenda
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Forming the 8th Grade Parent Committee
Student Success at MacArthur
Subject Area Highlights
Testing
High School Graduation Requirements
Academic Support
End of the Year Contract
Description of 8th Grade Activities
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8th Grade parent committee
We need your help!
Involvement – Help make your child’s End
of the Year Activities memorable
Time – Two parent meetings
Dance – Work a couple shifts building sets
Fundraiser Ideas
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Work a couple of
shifts the week of
June 8 -12
to help create an
unforgettable
Dance Night
June 12th
Food:
Parent
committee helps
guide donations
of food and
provide a light
meal for the 8th
graders the night
of the dance.
Parents
Donate gift cards
or $ to give out
as prizes at the
dance
Be sure to sign up
tonight !!!
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Now for the information we shared with your
8th grader last week at a special assembly on
how to:
How to Have a Successful
End of Year !
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CHOICES
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MATHEMATICS
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MATHEMATICS
Algebra
CCSS Math 8th
Geometry
Tutoring Opportunities
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Mrs. Fellmer:
Tues/Thurs/Fri 2:35-3:30
Lunch: Mon/Wed/Fri at lunch
Mr. Axton:
Mon-Friday 7:30-7:50 &
2:35 – 3:00
AVID ; Tues/Thursday Lunch
Ms. Fellmer’s Student Teachers
7am Tues/Thurs
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Ms. Skipper Spurgeon
Mon/Tues/Thurs
2:40 – 3:30
LANGUAGE ARTS
* Common Core Units
* Reading of the books:
Johnny Tremain, The Diary of Anne
Frank, and more
* Reading Counts! - one book every
two weeks = 20% of grade
* Common assessments,
Benchmarks, Spelling, vocabulary,
Section tests, portfolios
* Essays (15-25 essays for honors
classes), grammar study,
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READING COUNTS
• 1.5 MILLION WORDS =
1 BOOK EVERY 2
WEEKS
• Honors classes =
1.5 MILLION WORDS
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U. S. HISTORY
• Common Core Units
• Study of American
Revolution and U.S.
• Westward Movement
• Civil War
• Industrial Revolution
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SCIENCE
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* Common Core Units
* Density/Buoyancy,
Structure of Matter,
Atomic Structure,
Physical & Chemical
Changes/ Reactions,
Motion, Forces, Roller
Coaster Physics
* Study and Take Tests
on above areas
* Projects: Element
Report, Periodic Table,
Baby Project , Build a
Roller Coaster
* Labs and Quizzes
SPANISH
Spanish for
Non-Native Speakers:
• Grammar
• Vocabulary
• Culture
Spanish for Native
Speakers:
• Literature
• Writing
• Culture
• Opportunity for AP Classes
• AP Language or Literature
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High School Visitation Day
• Students will be visiting their assigned High
School for the 2015 -2016 school year on
Thursday, April 2, 2015
• Students will be on the High School campus
from 8:00 am to 1:30 pm with teachers from
MacArthur
• Permission slips are due March 20, 2015
• Students will receive orientation of the school
and meet with a High School Counselor
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STAR and CAASP TESTING
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• California CST Science – May 14, 2015
• Math, Language Arts and Social Studies
will not be tested through CST
CAASP Testing
• Computer Based – Adaptive Testing
• Testing Common Core Standards
• Math and Language Arts:
• April 20th – May 8th
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Computer Adaptive Test
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HIGH SCHOOL
GRADUATION
California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE)
• Students tested in Language Arts & Math
• ELA section covers state standards through grade 10
• Math section covers state standards in grades 6, 7 and Algebra I
220 Credits
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Language Arts – 4 Years
Math – 3 Years (Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II)
Science – 2 Years (3 years recommended)
Social Studies – 3 Years
Physical Education – 2 Years
Visual & Performing Arts – 1 Year
Foreign Language – 2 Years
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Academic Support
Library
• A quiet place to study
• On Mon-Friday open at 7:30, lunch and nutrition
• Computers are also available in the library
After School Program
• Monday – Friday until 6:00 PM
Computer Lab
• Open at 7:30 every morning and during lunch 12:15 – 12:50 PM
• CJSF students & Mr. Frias will help students with typing,
research or subject help
Academic Support
AVID College Tutors
• Tuesday and Thursday at lunch Room 29
CJSF Tutor Corp : 7:00 – 7:45
• Monday – Room 18
• Tuesday - Room 19
• Wednesday – Room 31
• Thursday – Room 11
• Friday – Room 31
Nicholas Academic Center – for 8th graders only
Valley High School – 714- 241- 6550
412 West 4th St., Santa Ana – 714-834-0521
Academic Support
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SAUSD’s Aeries Student Information System – access information about grades and
attendance for your children online through a Parent Portal
Parents access the Parent Portal through a link on their child's school or district
webpage
Contact the school to get information for using the Aeries Parent Portal and
additional support
You can call us at 714-568-7700 or ask for child’s counselor
In order to use this system you will need an email address, a verification code and
your student’ 6 digit identification number. We provide the verification code.
Let’s Talk About the
Grade Contract
Now Is the Time To Take
Charge!
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Two Important Goals at MacArthur are:
1) To teach students to take responsibility for
their actions
2) To encourage students to take pride in
maintaining appropriate and acceptable
behavior.
• These goals are an integral part of our educational
program.
• Now that preparations are underway for the promotion of
all eighth grade students, we are continuing to stress the
importance of these goals through our qualifications for
student participation in the eight grade end-of-the-year
activities.
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Cell Phone Use
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Texting
Facebook
Twitter
Instagram
Social Media
• SnapChat
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How to avoid
Suspension - Expulsions
Do the right thing/ Peer pressure
Drugs/Paraphernalia/Alcohol
Fights
Weapons & look-a-likes
Other Inappropriate Actions
PDA
After School – avoid areas such as park,
restrooms, unsupervised areas
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• Beginning the first semester of the eighth
grade year, all students will and are
going to be repeatedly reminded by staff
members and all administrators that
during the second semester their record
of attendance, behavior, and class work
will affect their eligibility for participation
in the end-of-the-year eighth grade
activities.
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• On January 30, 2015, the second semester
began. At that time, all students received
new Assignment Cards and Tardy Cards for
all classes.
• Having new Assignment Cards and Tardy
Cards means a fresh start for your student.
We believe that this places all students at
the same starting point and gives an equal
opportunity for eligibility to each person.
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YOU CAN HAVE IT ALL
Slide Show
Dance
Knott's Trip
Ceremony
• All 8th grade students will qualify for their
activities and privileges until they have
reached the following consequences:
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Lost Privileges
Infraction
1st Friday
Slide Show
Dance
Knott’s
Ceremony
2nd Friday
Lost Privilege
Lost Privilege
3rd Friday
Lost Privilege
Lost Privilege
Lost Privilege
4th Friday
Lost Privilege
Lost Privilege
Lost Privilege
Forging
Signatures
Lost Privilege
Lost Privilege
Lost Privilege
Possible
Exclusion
Suspension
Lost Privilege
Lost Privilege
Lost Privilege
Possible
Exclusion
1 F and below 2.0
GPA or 2 or more
F’s 5th grading period
Lost Privilege
Lost Privilege
Lost Privilege
Possible
Exclusion
Lost Privilege
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• Students who receive 3 or 4 Friday Schools will lose all
privileges.
• Students who forge signatures will lose all privileges.
• Students receiving one F and below a 2.0 GPA or 2 or
more F’s in the 2nd semester will lose all privileges. Grades
will be checked at the 5th progress reporting date. Students
have until May 30th to improve GPA or F grades in order to
participate in 8th grade activities.
• You can expect written notification to be sent home that
will require your signature. By signing, you acknowledge
that you have seen the discipline notification. Your student
must then return the written notification to the discipline
office, before school, the following day.
• We will provide written notification to you of each loss
of privilege.
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• The promotion policy of the Santa Ana Unified
School District states that students must pass
9 of their 12 eighth grade classes.
• Any student who does not meet the
promotion criteria will NOT be allowed to
participate in ANY of the eighth grade
activities.
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Please Sign & Return the Blue Copy
We, (Parent or guardian and student), have read this
information carefully. We are aware of the expectations
and regulations in effect at MacArthur for the last grading
period of this year and we understand the consequences
if any attendance, behavior, or academic problems arise
during the rest of the year.
(Student Name, please print) (Student Signature) (Student ID#)
(Parent Signature)
(Date)
(Social Studies Teacher)
(Class Period)
Please Retain the Green Copy for Your Reference
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Lost Privilege: Parent Notification
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Attached is your copy of the infraction.
This is your 1st 2nd 3rd 4th infraction.
Privilege Lost: Slide Show
Dance
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Reason for losing privilege:____________________________
Student Signature___________
Knott’s Trip
Parent Signature_________
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RETURN THIS FORM TO THE DISCIPLINE OFFICE BEFORE
SCHOOL THE FOLLOWING DAY AFTER RECEIVED.
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White Copy-Discipline Office
Yellow Copy-Student/Parent Copy
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Blue Copy-Discipline Office
DESCRIPTION OF
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8 GRADE ACTIVITIES
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Museum of Tolerance
March 26, 2015
Dress appropriately – as in Model Congress
Respectful Behavior
Assigned buses – 6:30 a.m., 7:00a.m.,
7:30 a.m. & 8:00a.m.
Arrive 15 minutes early
No cell phones
School Lunch provided
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Knott’s Berry Farm
• This year the eighth grade trip will be at Knott’s Berry Farm.
The cost of admission and transportation is $35.00. If your
child already has a pass to Knott’s, he/she may use the pass
that day. We are asking for a donation of $7.00 to help cover
the cost of transportation. Orders for tickets will be taken
from March 16th – May 22nd.
• We will be leaving for Knott’s from MacArthur on Tuesday,
June 16th at 8:30 a.m. ALL students will be leaving Knott’s at
5:00 p.m. sharp and returning by bus to MacArthur
Fundamental Intermediate School at 5:30 p.m. Please plan on
meeting your child at MacArthur at that time. Students who are
picked up later than 5:45 p.m. may lose the privilege of
attending the slide show.
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Wear appropriate clothing
Do not wear any “MacArthur” clothing
Hats may be worn on the trip
Do not wear Sport Team logos that may be
considered gang-affiliated.
• Any student who misbehaves at Knott’s runs the
risk of being eliminated from the slideshow or
ceremony.
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End Of Year Ceremony :
• The End of Year Ceremony will be on Thursday,
June 18th at Godinez Fundamental High School in the
gym at 11:00 a.m.
• Immediate family members can attend this event.
• Parents/Family enter through the main doors at the
front of the gym.
• Students will meet behind gym; parking in the rear
parking structure will be available.
• There is a promotion ceremony for Mendez
Fundamental at 9:00 a.m. so there will be no entrance
until 10:30 am.
• NO BALLOONS WILL BE
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BOYS’ CEREMONY ATTIRE:
• Dark full length slacks that
are not blue jeans or denim
jeans
• White shirt with a collar
and tie, tuxedo shirts may
not be worn
• Dark shoes and socks –
Platform shoes or shoes with
soles more than 1” high may
not be worn.
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GIRLS’ CEREMONY ATTIRE:
• Dress or skirt and blouse – Sundresses are
permissible as long as the straps are at least
two inches wide at the shoulders. Strapless,
bare-back, or spaghetti straps are not
permitted.
• Due to safety concerns it is strongly suggested
that girls wear nylons and flat shoes or age
appropriate heels. All heels should be two
inches or less. Lightly applied make-up and
light fingernail polish, or French manicure are
permissible for the ceremony ONLY.
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END-OF-THE-YEAR-DANCE:
• This year’s final MacArthur dance,
on Friday, June 12th will be for 8th
grade students only. The dance is
free and will be held from 5:00 p.m.
to 8:00 p.m. This is not a Prom.
Students are expected to wear
dress clothes that are appropriate
for their age group. If you would
like to allow your child to attend the
dance, please indicate so on the
attached “Eighth Grade
Information Sheet” (yellow
page).
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8th GRADE SLIDE SHOW:
• This activity will take place on
Wednesday, June 17th. The slide
presentation is for 8th grade students only.
This is a collection of photos from your
child’s days here at MacArthur!
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Knott’s Trip:
Please check the appropriate line(s):
___We will need to buy a ticket to Knott’s
___My 8th grade student will not be going to Knott’s
___My eighth grade student has an annual pass to
Knott’s that will allow him/her to attend on
June 16th.
My child has permission to attend the year-end class trip. It is understood
that my child must be picked up by 5:45 p.m.
Parent Signature:_______________ Date:_____
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Year-End Dance:
• My child has permission to attend the 8th grade dance on
Friday, June 12th, 2015. I understand that my child must
be picked up within 15 minutes after the end of the dance.
Any student who misbehaves at the dance or is not
picked up within the time allowed, runs the risk of
being eliminated from the Knott’s Trip.
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Parent Signature:______________________ Date: __________
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The End
• We, (parent and student), have read this information
carefully. We are aware of the expectations and
regulations in effect for the remainder of the year. We
understand the consequences for any attendance,
behavior, or academic problems that may arise during the
rest of the year.
1. Student Name, please print______________________________
2. Student ID number________________________________________
3. Student Signature_________________________________________
4. Date_____________
5. Parent Signature__________________________________________
6. Date_____________
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Thank you for attending!
QUESTIONS?
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