Welcome to Cavelero Mid High School 8 th Grade Parent Orientation

1. Welcome to Cavelero Mid High School8th Grade Parent Orientation Home of the Colts!

2. Welcome to CMHS Class of 2017! 8220 24th ST SE Lake Stevens, WA 98258 (425) 335 – 1630

3. Si usted tiene alguna pregunta o necesita ayuda por favor llame a la Sra.Wellman al teléfono (425) 335-1565 Gracias.

4. Cavelero Mission Statement: “Ensuring academic success through positive relationships in the classroom, school and community.”

5. Agenda : - Welcome and Introductions - General Cavelero Info - Academic Expectations - Registration Process - Attendance - Student Planner/Handbook - Athletics -Question & Answers

6. Opened Fall 2007 8th and 9th Grade ~1200 students Allow middle schools to be only 6th and 7th grades and LSHS to be only 10, 11, and 12th grades

7. 240,000 sq. ft. $66.8 million Will become 2nd high school in Lake Stevens – no date set Four two story learning wings Classrooms in each wing: 10 general, 3 science, 1 multipurpose, and 1 teacher planning room. 2 art, 2 music, 2 CTE labs, 6 comp. labs, 1 library, 4 special education rooms.

8. 1 common area with stage, food service, student gathering area 2 elevators Main office area Two satellite office areas Two gyms, wrestling/aerobics room 1 weight room Two locker rooms

10. Cavelero Program Facts: Six Period day schedule Middle school curriculum for 8th graders (option for high school credits) and high school curriculum for 9th graders Choice Challenge programs Full interscholastic athletic program for 8th and 9th grades

11. 8th Grade Student Schedule Period 1stSem 2ndSem 1. Lang Arts Lang Arts 2. Math Math 3. Science Science 4. US History WA St Hist.*** 5. Health PE 6. Elective Elective Elective choice will be: Music (Band or Choir) OR Spanish (for HS credit – 3.0gpa/min. , B in Eng) ORone of the following: GatewayToTechnology(GTT)/ART /ClayOR Tech/Study Skills

12. Registration Process • School visits – Monday March 5th at NLMS and LSMS Students  received Registration Forms and Course information. • These materials should have been brought home yesterday. • On-line registration all day – Thursday March 8 @ LSMS and NLMS  • Decisions for you and your student:    1. Electives Choice   2. Challenge classes

13. ATTENDANCE • Parents… • We consider daily attendance paramount to student success at Cavelero Mid High School • Encourage your student to make every effort to attend class • By working in partnership we can provide every opportunity for student academic achievement

14. ATTENDANCE • Students that exceed 10 absences during a semester in any class will LOSE CREDIT in that class. • Attendance Retrieval • Students can retrieve up to 5 absences in any class – must be excused absences only • Unexcused absences may not be retrieved • Tardies • 3 tardies equal 1 absence – count towards total accumulated absences in determining credit eligibility

15. ATTENDANCE • Parent notification via automated phone call and/or email generated through Family Access • To excuse an absence, parents must provide a written note OR a phone call OR excuse online via Skyward Family Access • Notes must be received within 3 days of the absence • Students must sign out in the Attendance Office when leaving school early – note required

16. Student Planner/Handbook 2007-2008 2007-2008 2007-2008

17. Possible School Enrichment Opportunities • Academic • Study Corral/After School Tutoring • Lunchtime tutoring • Fine Arts • Jazz Band/Jazz Choir • Clubs • Athletic • Interscholastic Athletics

18. Interscholastic Sports 8th Grade: Four Sport Seasons ******Athletic Code of Conduct****** Qtr 1:Football, Softball, Cross Country Qtr 2: Boys Basketball, Volleyball Qtr 3: Girls Basketball, Wrestling Qtr 4: Track and Field

19. Interscholastic Sports 9th Grade: Normal High School Program Fall Season: Football, Volleyball, girls Soccer, Cross Country, boys Tennis, girls Swimming Winter Season: Basketball (boys and girls), Wrestling, boys Swimming Spring Season: Baseball, Softball, boys Soccer, girls Tennis, Track and Field, Golf

20. This PowerPoint presentation will be posted on the Cavelero Website under “Parent Resources” If you have further questions: 425-335-1630 *Mike Snow, Principal: mike_snow@lkstevens.wednet.edu *Josh Rosenbach, Associate Principal josh_rosenbach@lkstevens.wednet.edu *Tonya Grinde, Associate Principal Tonya_Grinde@lkstevens.wednet.edu ****QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS****

21. Cavelero Mid High SchoolLake Stevens School District No. 4 And Welcome to 8220 24th ST SE Everett, WA 98205

22. Welcome to Cavelero Mid High School8th Grade Parent Orientation Home of the Colts!

24. CHALLENGE PROGRAM Students who are successful in Challenge/Advanced classes: • Plan to take challenging classes such as Advanced Placement throughout high school career. • Exceeded the standard (LEVEL 4) on their previous year’s MSP tests in the area they are registering for. • Read at least two grade levels above. • Commit to an average of 30 minutes of homework each night (per subject). • Demonstrate strong organizational skills; completes assignments and turns them in on time. • Are highly motivated.

25. CHALLENGE PROGRAM Students who are successful in Challenge/Advanced classes : • Take responsibility for his/her own learning; asks teacher for help/clarification when needed. • Work both individually and in cooperative groups. • Tolerate frustration as part of the learning process. • Are more concerned about learning than the “A” grade. • Can commit to the rigor of the course for the entire year. • Think critically (synthesize, apply, evaluate, etc.) PLEASE THINK ABOUT: • Time Commitments outside of school day (examples: select sports, youth groups, music lessons)

26. CHALLENGE SCIENCE - Understand the Scientific Method. - Accelerated in math or working at or above the 9th grade level.

27. CHALLENGE ENGLISH - Understand the basic elements of writing. - Truly enjoy/have a passion for reading.

28. CHALLENGE MATH - CMP  Algebra curriculum differences - Ability and willingness to get help before or after school

29. 240, 000 square feet