Welcome to Golden West Middle School 2021 2022

Welcome to Golden West Middle School 2021 -2022 Virtual Orientation Informational Meeting February 17, 2021

Introductions Mr. Brian Howard Principal Mrs. Jennifer Greenway Assistant Principal

OUR MISSION The Golden West Community is dedicated to the ongoing personal, social, and academic growth of our diverse student population. We inspire our students to become life-long learners as well as productive and responsible members of society. December | 2015 | The Justice Blog systemicjusticeblog. wordpress. com

Innovation Rigor Teachers and Students Working Together Relationships

Golden West Middle School BEST, Building Effective Schools Together (Character Education) & PBIS Positive Behavior Intervention Support

Golden West. Middle School Student Support and Intervention Support for Few Support for Some Support for All

Golden West Counseling Staff Ms. Henry Counselor

Golden West Support Team School Psychologist Ms. Thao MFLAC Michelle Simmer Master Social Worker Mrs. Crowder TAFB School Liaison Christian Mendoza

GWMS Counseling Goals Academic • Educate parents and students • Support rigorous expectations Social/Emotional • Reach beyond barriers for all students • Foster responsible and productive citizens • Support self-advocacy College and Career • Facilitate Individual Learning Plans • Navigate the path to college and careers • Introduce students to post-secondary opportunities

Multi-tiered System of Support

Virtual Orientation Videos (1) Overview • Video Links Key: (Total Time: 4 min. 25 sec. ) • A-G Bldgs. Campus Overview 2 min. 25 sec. • A-Bldg. Library 20 sec. • A-Bldg. Media Center 9 sec. • A-Bldg. Typical Language Arts Classroom 22. Sec. • B-Bldg. Math Classrooms 22. Sec. • C-Bld. Gymnasium 17 sec. • C-Bldg. Boys and Girls Locker Room Entrance 19 Sec. • G-Bldg. Band Room 23 sec. • Blacktop 14 sec.

Virtual Orientation Videos (2) Core Programs General • Science Program • Social Science Program • English (Sandy Carey, Department Chair-Live Presentation) • Math • PE

Where Everyone Belongs (Intro for In-Coming 7 th graders) Electives • Elective Program Overview • Film Literature (Mrs. Carey, Department Chair-Live Presentation) • Art Program and Yearbook Virtual Orientation Videos • Wood and CADD • Music Program • Drama • Fitness for Life • Robotics and Computer Lit. (Mr. Nadler–Live Presentation) • Conversational Spanish and Spanish 1 Athletics • Athletics Program

Core Course Descriptions • 7 th and 8 th grade students are placed in 8 th grade core classes according to grade level. v. Advanced placement is based on grades and teacher recommendation. Contact counseling for details. --------------------------------- • 7 th Grade Core Courses • 8 th Grade Core Courses

Elective Course Descriptions • 7 th-grade students choose 2 -semester electives or one-year-long elective. • 7 th Grade Elective Courses --------------------------------- • 8 th-grade students choose 2 -semester electives and 1 year-long elective, or 2 - year-long electives, or 4 -semester electives. • 8 th Grade Elective Courses

Elective Course Selection Process Part 1 2021 -2022 School Year 1. Students will complete a Google Form of the elective choices they would like to have for the 2021 -22 school year. They will rank their choices on the form provided from 1 -10. v 7 th Grade Elective Choice Ranking Form v 8 th Grade Elective Choice Ranking Form v. Please note Elective Course choices are not guaranteed and subject to teacher and class availability.

Elective Course Selection Process Part 2 2021 -2022 School Year 2. Students, with parent consent, will sign-up for their top elective class choices. v. A link will be sent to all incoming 7 th and 8 th grade returning students one week after receiving their Google Form of ranked choices. v. Please note Elective Course choices are not guaranteed and subject to teacher and class availability.

School Contact Information Office Hours: During the School Closure our offices are closed as well. We have reduced staffing. As such our Office Hours are by phone or e-mail. • Tuesdays: 9: 00 -11: 00 A. M. PH: 707 -437 -8240. or e-mail hordonez@travisusd. org, Admin Office Secretary • Enrollment or Counseling: Contact: Koreshia Mc. Lemore, Counseling Secretary kmclemore@travisusd. org • Counselors – Ashly Henry: ahenry@travisusd. org Ron Van. Sant: rvansant@travisusd. org Need more help, contact Administration: • Contact Jennifer Greenway, Assistant Principal jgreenway@travisusd. org Contact Brian Howard, Principal bhoward@travisusd. org • You may e-mail us anytime and we will get back to you as soon as possible. • Change in information—update staff as soon as possible

Thank you. . . until we are together again.