Barrett Middle School

Parent Information Night 2016 Thursday, December 1, 2016

www.sanjuan.edu/barrett

Striving for Student Success!

Warning Bell rings at 7:35am School Starts at 7:40am

Lunches & Advisory Clubs – 30 min. each School Dismisses at 2:25pm

(1:10pm on Thursdays)

• 6th, 7th & 8th grade traditional middle school • Approx. 650 Students • 31 Teachers • 19 Instructional Assistants • 1.5 Counselors • 1 Campus Monitor • 1 School Psychologist • 1 Speech & Language Pathologist • English Language Learner Program • Special Education Programs • Full Music & Art Programs • Competitive Sports Opportunities • Honors/Accelerated Programs • Character Education and Support Programs • PTA…School Dances…Electives…Sports…

Barrett Ninja Warrior Challenge - Chess Club Coding Club - Coloring Club - Craft Club - Disney Club

Drama Club - Game Room - POKEMON GO Reading & Study Hall - Relaxation Station - Sci – Fi Club

Science Olympiad - Sign Language Club - Sports Club Study Buddies - Wizarding 101

• Create a momentous positive shift in school climate.

• Reduce the stress, frustration and

fear factors associated with bullying on campus.

• Empower students to be Leaders in Action who are proactive in the areas of acceptance, character and compassion.

• Create an environment of inclusion.

• Increase student engagement.

• Create a generation of tobacco free students.

Honors/Accelerated Program Indicators for Success

• Demonstrates interest/curiosity in the subject area.

• Previous attainment of

prerequisite skills and vocabulary in the subject area.

• Motivation remains high in

face of challenges. (High frustration threshold)

• Reads above grade level.

• Engages in higher level critical thinking.

• Self-motivated, well-organized,

and apt to work independently for extended periods.

• Demonstrates ability to self-

advocate, seeks help and guidance when needed.

• Consistently completes and submits assignments on time.

Honors/Accelerated Program Honors English

Winter MAP Language Arts score

CAASPP score Language Arts Report Card Teacher Recommendation

Honors Social Studies Winter MAP Language Arts

CAASPP score Social Studies/ELA Report Card

Teacher Recommendation

Honors Science Winter MAP ELA & Math

CAASPP score Math, Science/ELA Report Card

Teacher Recommendation

Accelerated Math Winter MAP Math & ELA

CAASPP score Math Report Card

Teacher Recommendation

Presenter

Presentation Notes

On screen as parents enter and listen to Band.

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Dec. 5 - 9 Promotes 21st century

technology, critical thinking and problem

solving skills… Plus it’s really fun and

kids really like it.

School Musical Full costume,

lighting and stage production.

March 10th & 11th 7:00 – 9:30 pm

Learning Support Centers work to provide the

resources, strategies, and practices that support intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development to ensure student success.

Resources such as: Counseling, Academic and Behavior

Interventions Crisis Response & Health Services

It’s a partnership! Volunteer at Barrett because we really need your help. **Campus Supervision** Dance chaperones Dance ticket sales Help with fundraisers Ink Cartridge Recycling Chair/Helper Make copies for teachers Science Olympiad program “coach”/helper Career Day (Speaker or Helper)

Join Barrett’s PTA: Only $15

PTA Meetings are on the first Tuesday of the

month from 6 – 7 pm in Room 1.

Provides parents and families easy access to student information.

www.sanjuan.edu/Barrett

Check the following info: Schedule Attendance Assignments Grades Transcript GPA Testing Data

Each student at Barrett should carry and use a planner.

This valuable resource

provides information on school policies as well as a calendar for the academic year.

Please notice the Barrett

“Student/Parent Handbook” on pages 1-25 at the beginning of the planner.

After school homework help. Monday’s &

Wednesday’s from 2:30-3:30.

Math, English, History & Science.

Students sign in and sign out. Students should come prepared with homework

and questions that one of our teachers can help with.

English &

History

Ms. O’Brien

Math

Mrs. Osterkamp

Science

Mrs. Book

Electives – Mr. Gayek Band

Choir

Dance

Art

Spanish

AVID

Student Govt.

Video Media

Community Outreach

*All elective offerings will be based on final enrollment numbers.

AVID

Advancement

Via

Individual

Determination

Sports

Flag Football

Volleyball

Wrestling

Basketball

Track

Sports are offered through SJUSD & Carmichael Parks and Rec Department

Physical Education

Mr. McCandless

Special Education RSP - Resource Program SDC / LH Program ILS Program – Independent Living

Skills Deaf & Hard of Hearing Program Autism Program

Ms. O’Brien

Counseling Department

Mrs. Faniani

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Thank you for attending this evening.

We look forward to working with you and your student next year!