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Friday, October 2, 2015

K-6 Newcomers Program

University Park (Kindergarten through Grade 6) Culverdale (Kindergarten through Grade 6) College Park (Kindergarten through Grade 6)

Structured English Immersion Mainstream Classes with appropriate

support

Placement of Students

Grades 7-8 Newcomer’s Program

Rancho Middle School: ELD, SDAIE/Sheltered Content, Mainstream

Venado Middle School: ELD, SDAIE/Sheltered

Content, Mainstream

Placement of Students

Grades 9 – 12

University High School: ELD, Sheltered/SDAIE Content, Mainstream

Irvine High School: ELD, Sheltered/SDAIE Content, Mainstream

Placement of Students

Multiple Measures that include but are not limited to:

Annual CELDT State and Local Assessment based on the Common

Core State Standards in math and English Language Arts

Student Performance Tasks in the classroom Teacher Evaluation Parent Consultation

Reclassification Process

Immunization must be up-to-date Emergency Card must be filled out accurately Medication

Please keep this information current. Report any change of address or phone number. Add your cell number and have a local emergency contact person.

Important Reminders:

Attendance: Call the school or write a note if absent

On Vacation? Plan your vacation during school breaks if you can

School Schedules, Classes, Rules

Safety Issues: Drop-off and Pick-up : know and follow the rules Sign-in, sign-out: If you drop your student late

or pick them up early Supervision: Only available 15 minutes before

school Drive safely through the parking lot

School Schedules, Classes and Rules

Contacting the teacher:

Call ahead before showing up You can make an appointment, send written

notes, or send an email.

School Schedules, Classes, and Rules

Discipline: Positive Behavior Intervention

Support Academic Honesty is important! Students must follow the standards of behavior

Warnings, detention, suspension, expulsionParents are notified of the above steps

Zero Tolerance for Weapons and Drugs

School Schedules, Classes, and Rules

Educational programs

Art Music PE Computer Lab Library Science Specialists for grades 4-6

School Schedules, Classes, and Rules

Nurses will screen for Hearing and Vision

Parent responsibility to follow up for a referral

First Aid: an updated Emergency card is important

School Schedules, Classes, and Rules

Medication: Students may NOT hold or take

medicine of any kind at school. All medicines, prescription or Over-The-

Counter MUST be held in the office. Will be given to the student ONLY with parent and doctor written advance notice.

Forms for this are at each school

School Schedules, Classes, and Rules

Grades 7-12: Counselors are available to help

with class placement and personal problems.

Grade 6th Outdoor Education Programs: Ask your school about the details.

School Schedules, Classes, and Rules

www.iusd.org

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Community Based Educational Training (C-BET Classes)

Irvine City Community Service Brochure

Irvine Resources

Community Based Educational Training (C-BET

Classes)

We believe parents are the most

important teachers in their children’s lives.

Helping your child succeed in school by: Empowering Parents

and Connecting Home & School. . .

A Winning Combination!

Irvine Unified School District

What is CBET and Who Participates?

Community Based Educational Training is a free tutorial training program offered to parents of school-age children throughout the Irvine Unified School District. The program’s goal is to empower parents with the skills and strategies necessary for them to become active participants in their children’s education. Experienced, certificated teachers instruct the classes.

Course Descriptions

Course “A” This course includes an overview of how to help your child succeed in school, learning effective tutoring strategies, study skills, parenting skills, home-school connection, learning styles, technology tools & how to handle cyber-bullying.

Jeffrey Trail Middle School-155 Visions-Bldg. 801 Meets weekly - Tuesdays

October 21- -November 18, 2014 9:30 – 11:30 A.M.

(No class on Nov. 11th) Course “B” This course includes IUSD standard based curriculum for K-6 students. Content studies will include reading, math, science, and social studies.

Jeffrey Trail Middle School-155 Visions-Bldg. 801 Meets weekly - Wednesdays

October 15-November 12, 2014 9:30 – 11:30 A.M.

Course “C” This course provides parents with a hands-on experience with the expectations of the Common Core Standards. It is strongly recommended to complete Course B before attending Course C.

Jeffrey Trail Middle School-155 Visions-Bldg. 801 Meets weekly - Fridays

October 17-November 14, 2014 9:30 – 11:30 A.M.

Click to Register NOW!

or http://goo.gl/rKk7gG

(Registration deadline is October 10 ,2014 or until classes are filled to a capacity of 30.)

Please direct any questions to Samira Kassouni: Phone: (949) 936-8503

Email: SamiraKassouni@iusd.org

Free Classes for Parents of Students

in Grades K-12

Fall 2014

Community Based Educational Training

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Back to School Night

Parent/Teacher Conferences Schedule Fall and Spring (as needed) Please attend and be on time. Both parents should attend Prepare to ask questions and offer information

Open House

Parental Involvement and Support

Bulletins, notices, notes and newsletters

Please read them. If you need help with translation, please call the Language Minority Program (949) 936-8500 for a list of available translators.

PTA, PTO, ETC: Parent Volunteers

Fund RaisingInformation about SchoolSupport for Programs

School to Home Communications

English Language Advisory Committee District English Language Advisory Committee

Both committees are made of parents of English Language Learners.

They serve as advisers to the school. This is a great way to get involved at the school.

ELAC and DELAC

English Language Advisory Committee Takes place at the school site

ELAC

Alyssa Honeycutt, Coordinator, Data and

Assessment, Irvine Unified School District

CAASPP

Thank you so much for

attending.

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