KYRENE TRADITIO ITIONAL ACADEMY Welcome me to to th the 2018 2018-19 School Year ! Presentation by Dr. Lescher, Principal Dr. Hineman, Assistant Principal August 2018
KTA A Miss issio ion St Statement • To provide a rigorous academic experience where all students can excel, while ensuring a safe, supportive and caring environment in partnership with families and the community. Students at KTA have a full range of academically rigorous courses available to them with a smaller student/staff ratio that allows for more one-to-one support and individualized attention.
KTA A Staf aff 20 2018-19 19 Welc lcomes s You B Bac ack to Sch choo ool! l!
Wha hat t mak akes s KTA A di different t in n gr gr. . 6 6 and nd 7? 7? • Traditional and Classical Educational Components that support rigorous academics alongside self motivation, self-discipline, and high aspirations. • Uniform dress code and consistent school-wide behavioral expectations. • Service projects and contributions to the school community through older/younger student projects and programs. • Seamless PreK-8 grade programs with smaller student/staff ratio. • Stated requirements for parent/family involvement.
Cl Class ssical/H /Humanities Co Components 6-7-8 8 • Formal instruction for Research Papers, including the MLA format with citations (Modern Language Association/most prominent format for libraries nationally/internationally • Formal Note Taking (Cornell Notes primarily) • Socratic Seminar – Formal discussion training (text based) where students learn to think critically and respond thoughtfully • Debate – Formal training to research and support a position, evaluate what is read and researched, and present a well developed position • Logic Training – Read, research and understand classic philosophers • Study and Test Taking Skills • Classic Literature • “Capstone” project and trip at the end of 8 th grade
AVI VID Advancement Vi Via Ind ndividual Determination • Program focused on student learning skills and strategies to advocate for themselves in a positive and meaningful way • GRIT and GROWTH MINDSET are key focal points – learning how to sustain efforts when things get difficult and realizing that not knowing something means…not knowing it ‘YET’ • College Bound focus as well ; all students can and will be prepared with skills needed to apply to and attend college when the time comes • Preparation for successful and positive transition to High School
Se Second Ste Step • This is a nationally recognized program implemented weekly for 30- 40 minutes during Advisory where students discuss and are explicitly taught positive behaviors and expectations for social and behavioral interactions with others. • Used at all Kyrene Middle School locations. • Teachers lead students through examples and discussions of scenarios and how to support each other with positive choices . • Students also learn how to access the many avenues of support at our school. • Direct connections to AVID.
Behavior and nd Disc scipline Info • Students are expected to follow our 3B’s: Be Safe, Be Respectful, Be Responsible • Ms. Kosis is in an Academic/Behavior Support (ABS) role , with an office in our new building. She is most often the ‘first line’ for communication with parents about behavior and academic concerns in grades 6 and 7. She teaches the middle grade intervention programs as well. • She is part of the administrative/leadership team at KTA.
Soc Social Media dia • MONITOR your child’s phone and social media accounts! • MONITOR who they are communicating with, and what sites they are accessing. • MONITOR how they are engaged with friends and others in their posts, videos and chats. • When/If it carries over into school issues, we become involved and open another level of inquiry and monitoring.
Cell Pho hone Access ss Upd Update • We have been letting student access their personal cell phones during the last 15 min of lunch/recess. • We have limited space for their activities due to the building and construction projects. • We will be looking at how students handle this privilege, and decide about the continuation ; we will keep parents informed.
PTO Fall Fun undraiser Read-A-Thon! • SO Successful last year that we are doing it again! • Students get pledges for reading at home…and 100% of the money collected will go DIRECTLY to our PTO and our school! • Last year we raised almost $20,000 directly for KTA programs! • Kick Off is Sept 4! • Pledges from Sept 7-17 th . We encourage ‘out of town’ pledges online. • Students can earn great prizes! • Thanks to Mrs. Vanessa Rider, PTO President for all her hard work for KTA!
Build Building Upd pdate Final new facility to be completed by Dec. 1, 2018, which includes: multipurpose room, gym with changing rooms, stage, kitchen, band and music rooms
Athle letic ics Upd pdate • 2018-19 KTA students will continue to participate in team sports at Aprende. • JANUARY 2019 we will invite grades 6 and 7 to INTRAMURAL sports programs for winter and spring seasons . We are hoping to field intramural programs in Running Club, Strength and Conditioning, Dance Team, Basketball Clinic, Baseball Clinic • Next year (2019-20) KTA will work to field a full complement of all teams to join the middle school competitive field
Parent Tips Students must read 10-20 minutes per night! Research shows that this increases vocabulary by thousands of words and raises test scores, comprehension and cognitive capacity. Limit video games and internet use: no more than one hour per day! New research links internet addiction to brain scans similar to those addicted to cocaine and meth. (Newsweek 7/16/12). Engage in meaningful conversation with your child daily! Research shows that when adults are interested in what children have to say, it builds self esteem and confidence for a lifetime.
Plea ease se co continue ntinue to v to volun oluntee teer! r! 5 hours s per r fami mily! We need you just as much in middle grades! • Variety Show in January • Festival in Spring (moved from Fall due to construction) • Field Trips • PTO Meetings • PALS • Science Fair (gr 4-5) • School Dances for grades 6 and 7!
Dress s Cod ode Reminders • Sweaters and sweatshirts worn inside school must be red, white or navy blue • Outerwear can be any color • Colors are red, white and navy blue • Collared shirts required (vs. T-shirts) • Fridays: Jeans and Spirit Shirts OK • Skirts and bottoms need to be ‘uniform’ type fabric (not lace, sparkles) • Leggings/tights work under skirts/shorts need to be red, white or navy blue • Review KTA Handbook • Student Council for 6 th and 7 th grade will work on MORE free dress days for middle grades this year!
SC SCIEN ENCE CAMP FIEL ELD TRI RIP IN NOVEMBER ER! • Be sure to check the info shared tonight about this incredible opportunity for all 6 th and 7 th graders! • DISCOUNTED price for paying early! • Deposit needed in September, so please watch dates to ensure you child can participate! CHAPERONES WILL BE NEEDED!!
THANK YOU! • Thank you for your continued support of KTA and our expanding and amazing school!! • Thank you for continuing to support your students! Just because they are older and taller, they still need you to be involved and engaged in their lives and school! Maybe more so! • THANK YOU!
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