1. 7th grade parent orientation ‘Mattson 101’ August 21, 2014
Mattson Middle School
7th grade parent orientation
‘Mattson 101’
August 21, 2014

2. Welcome Introductions Enrollment Mascot Colors Daily Schedule
Stang Time
Lunch
Mission
Mattson’s staff, in partnership with parents and students , is committed to ensuring an innovative and safe learning environment for all our students, while providing strong support for struggling learners.

3. The goals of the Washington State Achievement Index are to: 1
The goals of the Washington State Achievement Index are to: 1. To provide a fair and consistent measurement of Washington’s public schools. 2. To present a clear picture of how schools and districts are performing. 3. To demonstrate improvement over time and highlight closing achievement gaps. 4. To tell us more, in an easier-to-understand way, than the federal 5. "No Child Left Behind" Act’s requirements for Adequate Yearly Progress. 6. Show how well low income and non-low income students perform.

4. Who are we serving?
Developmental Characteristics of 7th and 8th graders
Physical
Social/Emotional
Cognitive
Mattson’s staff, in partnership with parents and students , is committed to ensuring an innovative and safe learning environment for all our students, while providing strong support for struggling learners.

5. The Forgotten Middle
A study from the National Middle School Association examined academic and non-academic factors that influence post secondary
success and how
the factors have the
greatest impact during
the students’ educational
development.
Mattson’s staff, in partnership with parents and students , is committed to ensuring an innovative and safe learning environment for all our students, while providing strong support for struggling learners.

6. The Forgotten Middle
Scores in English, Math, Reading and Science show that 8th grade achievement displays a stronger relationship with college and career readiness than does any other factor, including family background, high school coursework, or high school GPA.
Similar results were found across ethnic groups and income levels.
Mattson’s staff, in partnership with parents and students , is committed to ensuring an innovative and safe learning environment for all our students, while providing strong support for struggling learners.

7. The Forgotten Middle
Non-academic factors examined in the study include:
Family attitude and involvement
Optimism
Orderly conduct
Relationships with school personnel
Thinking before acting
School Safety
Steadiness
Academic Discipline
Commitment
Mattson’s staff, in partnership with parents and students , is committed to ensuring an innovative and safe learning environment for all our students, while providing strong support for struggling learners.

8. What we provide Academics 1:1 Computing IP, SC, SA, ELL, Core, Honors
Targeted Support
Extended Learning Opportunities
History Day, Geo Bee, Science Fair, Essay Contests, Music, Second Step, Career Information, Character Traits
Mattson’s staff, in partnership with parents and students , is committed to ensuring an innovative and safe learning environment for all our students, while providing strong support for struggling learners. .

9. Positive Recognition 3.5 GPA quarterly recognition Gotcha Tickets
4.0 athletic awards
Pep assemblies
Student of the quarter
Student of the month
Classroom systems
Newsletter highlights
Athlete of the month – new this year!

10. Mattson’s Top 10
1. If you’re on school grounds...your hat is off your head.
2. Electronics are off and put away.
3. If an adult makes a request...you must comply.
4. If you’re in the hallway during class...you’re wearing a vest.
5. All bags and backpacks belong in your locker.
6. Stay within the red lines during lunch.
7. Cheering, watching, or spreading rumors that lead to a fight is FIGHT PROMOTION. DON’T PARTICIPATE!
8. Spreading rumors (by text or Facebook or in person), calling people names, pushing, or tripping others is BULLYING. DON’T PARTICIPATE!
9. Follow the dress code. Stay covered shoulder to knee.
10. BE A PART OF THE SOLUTION...NOT THE PROBLEM.

11. What I Learned moving from the elementary level to middle school…
Five secrets of 7th grade success
1)  Does it really count?  (homework)
2)  3 little words… (ask for help)
3)  Where should you be? (in class daily and on time)
4)  You will have a new best
friend… (computer)
5) One word…Skyward!
6)  Be part of the solution, not
the problem!

12. Academics 5 core classes
Language Arts, Social Studies, Math, Science, Health/Fitness
1 elective
Music, Drama, STEM, Art, Home and Family, Support
Instructional Match
Rigor at all levels
Mattson’s staff, in partnership with parents and students , is committed to ensuring an innovative and safe learning environment for all our students, while providing strong support for struggling learners. .

13. Tiered-Intervention Model
Tier 1 Core level Tier 2 Strategic interventions Math and Reading Support Tier 3 Intensive interventions

14. Attendance/Academic Impact
Extended absences/Vacations
Classwork/homework

15. KSD’s One to One Initiative

16. Shared Vision and Purpose
VISION for the District
“Successfully prepare all students for their future.”
Student centered
Future oriented
Community owned
Students’ futures are much different than our futures. Because of this, we have decided to move to 1:1.
We appreciate all you are doing for kids! This would not have been possible if you (the parents) had not voted for the 2006 tech levy.
Thank the parents!!

17. Preparing Students Laptop Care KSD Electronic Resource Policy
Appropriate Use Guidelines
Digital Citizenship
2 Key Points:
Tech Discipline Hierarchy
Most exciting thing – kids can take laptops home 24/7, but they need to Pass Driver’s License Test with 80% proficiency

18. Honors Program
All students will be screened using a variety of data based on district set criteria
Identification and self-select
Mattson’s staff, in partnership with parents and students , is committed to ensuring an innovative and safe learning environment for all our students, while providing strong support for struggling learners.

19. What counseling provides
Academic assistance
Student Learning Plans
Weekly check ins
Social/Emotional support
Mediations
Resources for families
Classroom Presentations
Harassment
Academic planning
SLP support
Mattson’s staff, in partnership with parents and students , is committed to ensuring an innovative and safe learning environment for all our students, while providing strong support for struggling learners. .

20. Get Involved ASB/Stangathon
Clubs – Builders, Hip Hop/STOMP, Jazz Band, new opportunities
Athletics
Quarter 1 – Football & Volleyball
Quarter 2 – Boys’ Basketball & Gymnastics
Quarter 3 – Wrestling & Girls’ Basketball
Quarter 4 – Track
Yearlong – Cheerleading, Dance
Mattson’s staff, in partnership with parents and students , is committed to ensuring an innovative and safe learning environment for all our students, while providing strong support for struggling learners.

21. PTSA
PTSA President – insert your name here  “Parent involvement is crucial to the health and well-being of a child. As a parent, you are the most important influence in your child's success in school and in life. In this role, you have a fresh opportunity every day to get involved with your child.”
everychild.onevoice

22. Staying in Touch Mattson Website http://www.kent.k12.wa.us/ksd/MA/
Newsletters – mailed home every other month
Skyward
Staff Websites
Phone calls –
Mattson’s staff, in partnership with parents and students , is committed to ensuring an innovative and safe learning environment for all our students, while providing strong support for struggling learners.

23. What can I do as a parent? 8-10 hours of rest each night
Breakfast not consisting of Skittles and Monster drinks 
Review expectations PowerPoint with student
Communicate with nurse, counselor, teachers, administrators as needed
Provide structured homework time
Check Skyward often
Help with organization
Attend school functions
Know your child’s friends
Set goals and have check ins regularly

24. Thank you for attending!
We look forward to working together in the years to come!
Don’t hesitate to contact me with questions, suggestions, or concerns.
Mattson’s staff, in partnership with parents and students , is committed to ensuring an innovative and safe learning environment for all our students, while providing strong support for struggling learners.