1. Welcome to the Advanced Technology Academy

2. Middle School Basics The middle school consists of students in grades 5-8 The middle school consists of students in grades 5-8 Our core curriculum consists of Math, Science, Social Studies, Language Arts/Reading, Ford PAS/Work Keys Our core curriculum consists of Math, Science, Social Studies, Language Arts/Reading, Ford PAS/Work Keys Students everyday receive a 7 th class period for ‘Specials’. These classes meet five times a week for nine weeks and include the following: STEM, Current Events, Journalism/Newspaper Students everyday receive a 7 th class period for ‘Specials’. These classes meet five times a week for nine weeks and include the following: STEM, Current Events, Journalism/Newspaper

3. Organization Grade 5-6: Doors open at 7:40am. Classes begin at 7:50am and dismiss at 3:05pm. Students receive a 30 minute lunch period. Teachers ‘Team Teach’ throughout the day and rotate classes to their content area strengths. Grade 5-6: Doors open at 7:40am. Classes begin at 7:50am and dismiss at 3:05pm. Students receive a 30 minute lunch period. Teachers ‘Team Teach’ throughout the day and rotate classes to their content area strengths. Grade 7-8: Doors open at 7:40am. Classes begin at 7:50am and dismiss at 3:05pm. Students receive a 30 minute lunch period. Students rotate classes and travel as a group. Teachers have a first period homeroom and teach classes to their content area. Grade 7-8: Doors open at 7:40am. Classes begin at 7:50am and dismiss at 3:05pm. Students receive a 30 minute lunch period. Students rotate classes and travel as a group. Teachers have a first period homeroom and teach classes to their content area.

4. Organization K-4: Doors open 7:30am/ Classes begin 7:40am and dismissal is 2:55pm 5-8: Doors open 7:45am/ Classes begin 7:55am and dismissal is 3:05pm 9-12: Classes begin at 8:00am and dismiss at 3:15pm

5. Organization -Student drop off/ pick up will take place at front of building until further notice. -A lunch and breakfast program are offered. Additional info will follow soon on times and eligibility requirements. -New students will receive two ATA polo shirts. Extra polo shirts and sweatshirts are available for purchase.

6. Expectations The school closely adheres to the REACH values and expects great things from all students. The school closely adheres to the REACH values and expects great things from all students. R- Respect R- Respect E- Enthusiasm E- Enthusiasm A- Achievement A- Achievement C- Citizenship C- Citizenship H- Hard Work H- Hard Work

7. Dress Code The student handbook outlines all requirements for student uniform. The student handbook outlines all requirements for student uniform.

8. Extra-curricular Activities The Academy has started an 8 th grade boys’ basketball team which is planned to continue. The Academy has started an 8 th grade boys’ basketball team which is planned to continue.

9. Extra-curricular Activities And a 7 th /8 th grade girls’ volleyball program started in previous years And a 7 th /8 th grade girls’ volleyball program started in previous years

11. Extra-curriculum Student Activities Club Student Activities Club Ballroom/Hustle Dance Club Ballroom/Hustle Dance Club Girls’ Club Girls’ Club Technology Club(planned fall 2010) Technology Club(planned fall 2010)

12. After School Academic/Intervention Programs The Academy currently offers an ACE program M-Th from 3:30-5:30pm. This extended day program reinforces what the students are learning in the classroom. There are also Title1 teachers and paraprofessionals that work with students during the school day in a small group setting which allows for more individualized attention. The students are referred to the program through their teachers. There is no charge for this program. The Academy currently offers an ACE program M-Th from 3:30-5:30pm. This extended day program reinforces what the students are learning in the classroom. There are also Title1 teachers and paraprofessionals that work with students during the school day in a small group setting which allows for more individualized attention. The students are referred to the program through their teachers. There is no charge for this program. Other after school academic programs are available through ACCESS. Contact H. Abdallah at 625-4677. Other after school academic programs are available through ACCESS. Contact H. Abdallah at 625-4677.

13. Faculty All faculty at the Advanced Technology Academy are certified by the State of Michigan and teach to their content area strengths per individual grade level. All faculty at the Advanced Technology Academy are certified by the State of Michigan and teach to their content area strengths per individual grade level. The teachers at ATA are what sets us apart. Our staff members try to instill respect for all. We try to educate beyond the classroom and show students by example how to be successful in all aspects of life. The teachers at ATA are what sets us apart. Our staff members try to instill respect for all. We try to educate beyond the classroom and show students by example how to be successful in all aspects of life.

14. Special Education Special needs students at ATA are referred to the Special Education Department for review/testing and implementation of the IEP. Every effort is made to keep the students in their general education classroom and the special education teacher works with the general education teacher to make the required accommodations. Each student receives between 1-5 hours a week of service. There is no resource room facility at the Academy. Please contact LuAnn Felske at 625-4684 for further information. Special needs students at ATA are referred to the Special Education Department for review/testing and implementation of the IEP. Every effort is made to keep the students in their general education classroom and the special education teacher works with the general education teacher to make the required accommodations. Each student receives between 1-5 hours a week of service. There is no resource room facility at the Academy. Please contact LuAnn Felske at 625-4684 for further information.

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20. Welcome The Academy looks to give your student the best opportunities possible to succeed. We look forward to another successful school year. If you have any questions or concerns please contact the main office at (313)625-4700. Enjoy the new building and we welcome you to the Advanced Technology Academy. Sincerely, ATA Staff