Welcome to Aprende A+ School of Excellence DATES TO REMEMBER: Rally Day  May 1st at Aprende

Aprende Administrative Team Principal Ms. Renee Kory 6th Grade Administrator Ms. Amy Violette 7th Grade Administrator Mrs. Amber Pauga 8th Grade Administrator & Assistant Principal Mr. Carl Nasuta Counselor Mrs. Brook Norris Psychologist Mrs. Laura Rowley

Staying Informed Aprende Website Jagwire Newsletter and Text Messaging Aprende Facebook and Instagram Kyrene Communications Coffee Chats Student Vue/Parent Vue Middle School Program of Study and Course Selection Sheets: https://www.kyrene.org/Page/40951

Daily Core Classes Mathematics GATE ELA, Science, S.S. Principles of Algebra-Math 6 Pre-Algebra-Math 7 Linear Algebra-Math 8 HS Algebra Honors Geometry Algebra ¾ (at Corona) GATE ELA, Science, S.S. Grade Level ELA, Science, S.S. Co-Taught ELA, Math

Jaguar Academy Syllabus based courses modeled after College Board Advanced Placement courses Humanities Block (2 periods ) of language arts and integrated social studies STEAM focus Science class Mathematics – students will take the course recommended by Kyrene District Placement guidelines Collaborative/Project-Based Learning Parent Involvement

Current Year-Long & Semester Electives Year-Long Class Band Chorus/Show Choir Orchestra HS Spanish (7th and 8th) Semester-Long Classes Spanish Exploration (6th) Art/Photography FACS Sewing Theater Theatre Crew Coding/Web Design STEM Computer Science/Multimedia Dance *PE *(can take P.E. year long) Application: Student Council, Yearbook, Peer Tutors,AVID

Social Emotional Learning and Supports Advisory Every Wednesday; small class sizes Second Step Social Emotional Program Research based; collaborative and interactive; technological integration; lesson topics vary by grade level Speak Up, Stand Up, Save a Life Conference/Student Leadership Group Made up of 7th and 8th student leaders, Psychologist, Counselor, Parent, and Principal Intervention Classes Math, Reading, Leadership Development

AVID Advancement Via Individual Determination AVID’s mission is to close the achievement gap by preparing all students for college readiness and success in a global society.

AVID Secondary AVID Elective Focused attention is given to targeted students through an AVID Elective class. AVID Schoolwide AVID strategies are implemented in all classrooms across the campus. Professional Development for Teachers

Before & After School Activities Math Counts National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) STEAM Machines Vex Robotics Student Council Unity Club/GSA Yearbook Anime Club Fitness/Conditioning Club Photography Club Aprende After Hours ABC Mentors Art Club AMS News Aprende Grows Girls on the Run Kind Club Native American Club Rubix Cube Girls Who Code

Competitive Sports Cross Country (non cut ) Boys Soccer Girls Volleyball Wrestling (non cut) Boys Basketball Girls Soccer Girls Softball Cheer Track and Field (non cut) Boys Baseball Girls Basketball

See you in July! Meet The Teacher/Curriculum Night – July 30th First Day of School-August 1st