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

2. 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

3. 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:

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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.

9. 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

10. 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

11. 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

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