Welcome to Serrano Intermediate School
A California Distinguished School and a Professional Learning Community
6th Grade Parent Orientation Night
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
Welcome to Serrano
Principal, Bob Presby
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Making a Successful Transition
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Serrano’s Programs for Students
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Programs for Students with Special Needs
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7th Grade Honors (English/History/Algebra)
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8th Grade Honors (Science Added)
Programs Continued
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ELL (English Language Learners)
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AVID
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HAIKU On-line Hybrid Class
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Health (Award Winning On-Line Class)
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ASB/GMS/PAL
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Music Programs
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Other Elective Choices
Serrano is a
Professional Learning Community
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All students learn
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A culture of collaboration
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Focus on results
PLC Questions…
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What do we want our students to learn?
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How do we know they have learned the
material?
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What do we when they don’t?
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What do we do when they do?
You are invited…
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Open House -Thursday, April 28
✓ 6:30 Busses from ETHS
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7:00-8:00pm-Classroom Visitations
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Limited Parking
Gary Gray
Guidance Specialist
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Middle School Curriculum
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Promotion Requirements
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Intervention Elective Classes
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ACP Academic Completion Program
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Get Set Agenda Planner
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Textbooks - 1 set for home (Lockers for PE only)
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How to Contact Us✤
586-3221 or Email Firstname.Lastname@svusd.org
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Grades Online (SVUSD Website, Family Portal)
Guidance Technicians
Cindy Ruhmland (7th Grade)
Kathy Ahearn (8th Grade)
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Blue Elective Cards due Friday, April 8, to 6th grade teacher
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Course Descriptions (online)
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DTAP Immunization Requirement
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Bus Information (Coming in June-Check district webpage)
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Postcard Mailed End of July (KEEP THE YELLOW POSTCARD)
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Packet Pick Up Thurs., Aug 18 and Fri., Aug 19, 9am to 12pm
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Hawk Walk - Alphabetical by last name
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7th Grade - Wednesday, August 24
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8th Grade - Tuesday, August 23
7th Grade Assistant Principal,
Robert Sherlock
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Transition to Middle School - 6th Grade Visit
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PASSPORT to the Sea to Success (School Supplies and More)
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School Safety
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Dress for Success
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Arrive on Time / Attend Regularly
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PE Lockers
8th Grade Assistant Principal
Marguerite Long
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School-Wide Expectations for Behavior
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PBIS - Positive Behavior Interventions and Support
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Character Education
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Texting, IMing, and Social Networks
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Serrano Announcements – Sign Up on School Webpage
How to get involved…
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Volunteer
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Dances
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Fundraiser
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Chaperone Special Events
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Sign up during Hawk Walk at STPO table
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Can you help us …
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Make our packets in July?
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During the Hawk Walk?
Thank you for coming!