1. 6th Grade Parent Orientation
English & History
6th Grade Parent Orientation

2. English 7 at La Paz Common Core Higher level texts & in-depth analysis
Fiction and Non-Fiction
Evidence-based responses & essays

3. English 7 at La Paz Technology Google classroom/docs - no lost work!
Video & audio links, articles, essay writing
eportfolio StudySync & turnitin.com

4. English at La Paz Literature Essay Writing
The Outsiders, A Christmas Carol
Short stories: O’Henry, Kipling and others
Reading Counts (student choice of reading)
Essay Writing
3 Genres: informational, argumentative, narrative

5. History 7 at La Paz Topics: Thinking Like a Historian Fall of Rome
Islamic Empire
Medieval China
Medieval Japan
Middle Ages
Renaissance

6. History 7 at La Paz
Analysis of Information through Primary & Secondary Sources...examples...
King John’s Letter to Pope Gregory (in Old English!)
Comparing documents about European Knights and Japanese Samurai, discovering their importance and writing an essay supporting which warrior would triumph if they engaged in battle.

7. Overview of Honors at La Paz
Specific Honors course titles on report cards and transcripts
Invitation based on 6th grade teacher rec.
0, 1, 2, 3 or 4 Honors courses

8. English & History Honors at La Paz
English Honors reading: Unwind/Call of the Wild, And Then There Were None/The Hobbit, Age of Miracles (NY Bestseller)/The Giver
Differentiated classroom with each unit having alternative activities/assignments for Honors students

9. School Counselor Personal, social, and academic concerns
Parent conferences
Promotion status
Community referrals
Crisis intervention
Classroom guidance lessons
Information on CJSF and School Service Awards

10. Criteria include grades and citizenship marks
CJSF: California Junior Scholarship Federation Free state-wide recognition program
Criteria include grades and citizenship marks
Generally, at least 2 A’s and 2 B’s required in core classes
Apply after every trimester; no other requirements
Introduction to high school CSF
Recognition in 8th grade Promotion Ceremony

11. School Service Award: Optional Award Open to all Students
(CJSF with Distinction Award for 8th grade CJSF members)
20 hours of La Paz sanctioned school service during the school year.
Students obtain record sheets from counseling office
Sanctioned school service includes: recycling program, Esperanza birthday club, ELT/tutorial tutoring, WEB leader, Campus Beautification projects, and other activities as needed by school.

12. La Paz Student’s Perspective

13. Questions and Answers