Bayside Academy K5 STEAM 6 8 STEM Incoming
Bayside Academy K-5 STEAM / 6 -8 STEM Incoming 6 th Grade Parent Orientation May 30 th, 2019
Agenda 5: 30 pm – 6: 00 pm – Parent Orientation 6: 00 pm – 7: 30 pm – Open House
Bayside Academy is One School with Two Interconnected Programs STEAM program (K-5) on the West side of campus STEM program (6 -8) is a fully functional middle school on the East side of campus
Bayside Academy Student Population Multi-ethnic 10% 2018 – 2019 Total Enrollment = 929 Students K-5 th Grade: 254 Students 6 th Grade: 238 Students 7 th Grade: 208 Students 8 th Grade: 229 Students Other 5% 2018 -2019 Pacific Islander 6% Hispanic 49% White 15% Asian 15% Hispanic Pacific Islander Asian Multi-ethnic White Other
Our Staff Mr. John Cosmos, Principal K-8 Mrs. Megan Gurka, Assistant Principal 6 -8 Ms. Maria Valencia, Assistant Principal K-5 Ms. Anna Malki, Dean of Students Ms. Lauren Alexander, Counselor 6 -8 Mr. Steven Chang, Counselor 6 -8
Mission Statement The mission of Bayside Academy is to engage all students through integrated learning experiences that encourage critical thinking and a growth mindset. We are a community built on collaboration, communication, and positive relationships, where we encourage all students to be lifelong learners.
Vision Statement At Bayside Academy, every child is inspired to develop and grow through student-centered learning that promotes equity, inclusivity, and positive school experiences.
STEM Integration
California Content Standards All students at Bayside learn core subjects through state adopted, high quality, California Content Standards. • ELA/ELD -Springboard • Math – College Prep Math • Science - Next Generation Science Standards (adoption work in progress) • Social Studies – Framework being adopted *California state standards are based on Common Core national standards
California Dashboard
Specialized Programs ALL of our students are Bayside students. However, we also have a variety of specialized programs: - K-5 STEAM, 6 -8 STEM - Newcomers (6 th-8 th) - GATE (Gifted and Talented Education) - Mandarin (6 th-8 th) We work together to meet the needs of ALL students.
Enrichment Opportunities CLUBS: Lunchtime and after school Examples include: Art, STEM, Yearbook, Math Circles, Sci Fi, Anime and Drawing, Tutoring, Pride, Mandarin, Bayside GIVES, etc. SPORTS: After school Fall: Volleyball, Cross Country, Flag Football Winter: 7/8 Basketball Spring: 6 th Basketball, Track and Field, Soccer, Tennis
School Climate At Bayside, we expect ALL students to be: RESPECTFUL RESPONSIBLE SAFE
Restorative Practices Goal : To develop community and to manage conflict and tensions by repairing harm and restoring relationships Proactive: Classroom community circles Reactive: Self reflection after infraction
Uniforms Black, white or orange polo shirts Khaki pants, shorts or skirts Black, white, or orange sweaters, jackets, or sweatshirts Black, white, orange, gray or brown shoes
Student Schedule All students take 7 classes 6 th & 7 th grade: ELA (2 periods), Social Studies, Math, P. E. , Science, Elective 8 th grade: ELA, Social Studies, Math, P. E. , Science, Elective 1, Elective 2
Bell Schedule
Student Schedule - Math Most students in 6 th grade take 6 th Grade Math using the rigorous Common Core State Standards. However… Some students qualify for the compacted pathway which includes a rich diversity of students. Invitations to the compacted pathways are based on a series of District criteria.
Electives 6 th Grade Wheel • • • Robotics, Coding, Maker, 3 -D Printing Design Thinking Foundations Intro to Music OR • • Beginning Band, Beginning Strings Support Classes for math 7 and 8 th Electives • Maker, 3 D, and Robotics Art Wheel: Aeronautics, Biotech, Astronomy Concert Band, Orchestra • Support Classes for math • • •
Communication Schoolloop: Online gradebook, accessible for students and parents Website: bayside. smfcsd. net E-Blast: Emailed home every Friday School Messenger: Automated phone message system Konstella: PTSA Communication
Parent/Community Role • • Attend Conferences, Back-To-School Night, Open House, etc. Contribute time/resources Participate in PTSA, Site Council, ELAC, Latinos Unidos, etc. Field trips Clubs Coach an after school sports team Be a part of our community!!!
Drop Off and Pick Up Please consider dropping off and picking up your middle school student at a designated spot a block or two away from campus to avoid traffic congestion.
Upcoming Dates Packet Pick Up – Beginning August 1 st Arena Day – August 12 th from 2 -5 pm, PE clothes sold First Day of School – August 13 th 2: 35 pm dismissal Back to School Night – August 15 th 6: 00 – 7: 30 pm Super Minimum Day – August 16 th 12: 35 pm dismissal
Open House Please visit classrooms and the library and get familiar with our campus.
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