If your child is in GATE classes, please complete the following click on the link below to complete the survey. 

https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/77PP2WR

May 22nd (Tuesday) and May 23rd (Wednesday) are Minimum Days due to Open House on Tuesday. Dismissal Time is 1:12. Homework Help is cancelled on these dates.

Dress for Girls: Simple school dresses, or city suits (skorts). Shorts, gloves, corsages, flowers or hats are not permitted. Tops or dresses MUST cover the shoulder or have a shoulder strap of at least one-inch in width. Spaghetti or string straps are not allowed, unless an over-garment is covering the shoulders for the entire ceremony. Dresses may not be lower in the front, or the back, than the underarm. Midriffs must be completely covered.

Dress for Boys: Neat, school clothes: slacks, dress shirts and ties (optional but nice). Shorts are not permitted. Recommended dress is pants, shirt, sweater/jacket, shoes and socks. Pants must be neat, clean, and not large enough to sag. NO grubby or ragged clothes are allowed: faded, torn, or ragged jeans, sweatshirts-T-shirts, or muscle shirts are not permitted.

If you have received a letter about your child's attendance/or tardies please come call and make an appointment for a parent conference.

Homework Help has a new policy!

Due to large number of students attending homework help, it will be by invite only.

Please see your math teacher for an invite.

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Next pre-sale will take place May 15th & 16th

Pre-Sale price on these dates will be $30.00 (CASH ONLY)

For more information please contact Mr. Abarca in room 703

New broadcast coming soon. 

SPORTS

Reminder for all students interested in trying out for 1st Quarter sports, whether in Middle or High school:  You must have at least a 2.0 and no more than 1 U in this semester grade (the grade coming out in June) in order to be eligible to be in a team.  Make sure you ask your teachers for make up work and do the best you can to bring up your grades.  In addition, do your sports physical early.  If it's possible, do it over the summer so you are ready by the time school starts.  Physicals are only good for one calendar year.  Be physically active or even join activities over the summer related to the sports you are interested in trying out for.

  Calfornia Standardized Testing results are typically sent home the middle of August. When  you receive your test results, please read over them carefully.  For 6^th and 7^th graders, results will be given for both English Language Arts and mathematics.  For 8^thgraders, results will be given for English Language Arts, mathematics, science, and history.  

All scores will reflect a proficiency level ranging from Far Below Basic to Advanced Proficient.  Students scores will be used to help determine appropriate placement in classes for the upcoming school year as well as determining if they will qualify for Specialized Programs in high school. 

Students who are performing at or above grade level will have results in the proficient to advanced proficient level. 

If you have any questions about your students’ scores or need assistance in understanding them, please contact your student’s counselor in September.

- Progress Reports are in the mail.

- Please check your child’s grades, and remind them to stay focused.

- We want every 8^th grader to participate in "all" of the end of year activities.

A parent meeting will be held on Thursday, May  17 at 6:00 p.m. in the school cafeteria.

If you have any questions, call the School at (562) 595-0842 and ask for Ms. Scott, our Counselor      

Los reportes de progreso están en el correo.

Por favor revise las calificaciones de su hijo, y recuérdele de mantenerse enfocado.

Nosotros queremos que cada estudiante de 8º grado participe en "Todas" las actividades de fin de año escolar.

Una reunión para padres tendrá lugar el jueves, 17 de mayo a las 6:00 p.m.  en la cafetería de la escuela.

 Si tiene alguna pregunta, llame a la escuela al (562) 595-0841 y pregunte por la Srta. Scott, nuestra consejera.

Parents please make sure the school has any address or telephone changes on file. The end of the year is just about here and we want to make sure you receive all important information. Progress reports will be mailed soon. Students have been given a form that you can complete with any new information. Any questions? Please call the office at (562)595-0841.

REMEMBER YOUR ID!

Students, remember that you need to bring your ID every day to school.  If you forgot it, you will be charged  25¢ for a temporary ID or have after school detention.  Check that you have it before you walk out the door of your home every morning!

FINES

Please check with your students to make sure that they do not have any outstanding fines, as the fines will prevent them from participating in end of year activities and in getting their report cards.  Find out whether or not they might have textbook, library book, PE lock, or loaner fines and clear them, either by paying the fine or returning the items. 

Online Math Support for Grades 6-12 Click Here.

All 7th and 8th grade students must have a TDAP shot by Friday, November 18, 2011. Students who have not had the TDAP will be excluded from school. Please check your child's backpack for the reminder notice. Any questions please contact Nurse Martin at (562)595-0841.

Todos los estudiantes de 7º y 8º grado deben tener la vacuna TDAP antes del Viernes, 18 de noviembre 2011. Los estudiantes que no han tenido la vacuna TDAP serán excluidos de la escuela. Por favor revise la mochila de su niño para el recordatorio. Cualquier pregunta por favor póngase en contacto con la Enfermera Martin (562)595-0841.

It is important that families and schools work together to help students achieve high academic standards. Through a process that included teachers, families, students and community representatives, the following are agreed upon roles and responsibilities that we as partners will carry out to support student success in school and in life.

Parent Compact ENGLISH 10-11_1.pdf

Parent Compact SPANISH 10-11__2.pdf

 UNIFORMS

Students are to be in school uniforms until the end of the school year.  If your student does not wear a uniform and we do not have a loaner available, your student will be assigned after school detention.