1. Home of the Conquistadors and the Best Students Ever!
Welcome to Arroyo Seco!
Home of the Conquistadors and the Best Students Ever!

2. Who we are……….. Dr. Andy Keyne -- Principal
Cliff Miller -- Assistant Principal
Fayanne Bakoo -- Assistant Principal
Jo Ann Ward -- Counselor
Jesse Marshall -- Counselor
Sue Dielentheis -- Counselor
A whole bunch of incredible teachers and support personnel!

3. Teaming PE and Exploratories Rotating Schedule Keys to Success
Life at Seco…..
Teaming
PE and Exploratories
Rotating Schedule
Keys to Success
The Fun Stuff

4. TEAMS Teams are heterogeneously grouped and randomly assigned
students who share the same English, Science, Math and History Teachers
Teachers have a common conference period allowing them to meet and discuss students
Teams sponsor special events such as Team Days and Field Trips
Fusion
Extreme
Genesis
Aloha

5. Physical Education Graded the same as every other class
PE meets every day
Change into PE uniform -- shorts / shirt
PE locker has a combination lock
Several components to PE
Red Laps
Weight Room
Sports / Activities
Health/Fitness Quarterly Project

6. Band Choir Drama Production ASB Video Production Yearbook
Exploratories
The Ten Week Wheel:
Art Ceramics Adv. Art
Music Chorus Drama Public Speaking
Robotics Energy Design and Modeling
Flight and Space Science Olympiad
Coding Culinary Lit Media
Specialty Electives:
Band Choir Drama Production ASB Video Production Yearbook

7. A B C D E F Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Period 1 Period 2
Nutrition
Period 3
Period 4
Lunch
Period 5
Period 6

8. Keys to Success…...
Write down all homework in your binder reminder. If there is no homework, write none.
Find a consistent time and place to do your homework each day. Turn off all electronics including your phone.
STAY ORGANIZED!!! Place completed assignments in the appropriate folder or notebook. No loose papers in your backpack!
Make sure you have everything you need for school BEFORE you go to bed. We start early! Have that backpack ready to grab and go!
Eat breakfast and eat something at nutrition and/or lunch. Your brain needs fuel!

9. Take control of your learning…..
Communicate with your teachers! If you need extra help, find out when your teacher is available for extra help -- nutrition, lunch, before or after school.
Follow up with your teachers after an absence -- you are responsible for the work you missed.
Monitor your grades weekly through Infinite Campus. You will get your own log-in as will your parents. If you have questions, speak with your teacher.
Take advantage of second opportunities. Some classes allow you to rewrite an essay, make test corrections, or re-do an assignment to demonstrate your understanding of the material.
Balance your responsibilities with your social time. Remember the choices you make today will influence what is available to you tomorrow.

10. Supports in place….
Parent Nights: Team Orientation Night, Back To School Night, The Junior High Experience, Open House
Team and department websites: Homework calendars, some assignments, more practice, announcements, links to individual teachers and websites
Infinite Campus: live grade book, progress report grades and report card grades, attendance, transcripts
Communication: to teachers or counselor with questions or concerns, request a phone call or schedule a parent conference
Counseling website: links to free tutoring, helpful strategies, announcements
Parent Advisory Council: meets every other month, facilitates communication between parents and Arroyo Seco Staff, coordinates parent volunteers

11. Let the Fun Begin…... Track Meet Birthday Bash Spirit Days Dances
Seco Games
noon times
March Madness
Assemblies
Turkey Bowl
Clash for Cash
Cross Country Meet

12. Conquistadors Give Back
DFYIT
Science Olympiad
STEM
Trading Cards
Animation
Roots
Film Makers
Bass Club
Clubs
Video Games
Seco Tones
Fandom
DIY
Authors
Anime
Strings
Pokemon
Harry Potter
Chess Club
Conquistadors Give Back

13. What happens next…...
July Mailing -- Welcome letter, Immunization information, Registration information
Registration Wednesday, August 8th, 2018
am Last Name A - F
pm Last Name G - O
pm Last Name P - Z
First day of school is Thursday, August 16th!
First Bell rings at 7:40 and classes start at 7:45

14. Showcase Portfolios -- Volunteers needed!
Showcase Presentations is a culminating event for all 8th grade students
Students present their achievements and growth at Arroyo Seco to community members in an interview setting
Panel members are still needed from 7:15 until noon on Thursday, May 24th
Great opportunity to see what your child will be experiencing at Seco!
Sign ups are in the counseling office with Mrs. Williams
Thanks for helping our students in this exciting event!