1. 6th Grade Parent Orientation
Lakeside Middle School
A National Blue Ribbon School
A California Distinguished School
6th Grade Parent Orientation
Gina Cuneo
Principal
Allison Robbins
Assistant Principal

2. “Doing What’s Best For Kids”
Lakeside
Celebrating 37 Years of
“Doing What’s Best For Kids”
Gina

3. Lakeside’s Philosophy
All students will flourish in an environment in which
they are challenged academically and have the benefit of being clustered with middle school kids of all ability levels.
they are given a plethora of enrichment opportunities from which they choose to extend their areas of giftedness.
a culture of achievement is created and
shared by the entire student body.

4. Does it Work?
API - Among the highest API scores in Irvine Unified School District & Orange County (900 +) on CSTs with a Similar School ranking 10 out 10 every single year.
National Blue Ribbon School Nominee 2012 – One of only 4 middle schools in California to be nominated for NBRS.
National History Day – This year, twenty-four students were named school champions and moved on to County. Two individual exhibits, a group exhibit and a group documentary will move on to state to compete in May.
Academic Pentathlon – In 2015, our eighth grade team placed first in Super Quiz Science and fifth place overall. The seventh grade team took third place in Super Quiz, and fourth place overall.
Math Counts – This year, four Lakeside students were named top team performers and four earned title as individual top performers.
Gina

5. Does it Work?
Astounding Inventions – This year, Lakeside had three honorable mention awards, two second place awards, one first place, and one student selected as the 8th Grade Division Winner.
Holocaust Art and Writing Competition – Approximately 30 students participated and competed with schools from all over southern California. In recent years, we have won 1st place in the art competition in 2009 and 2010 and finalist in 2011.
Science Fair – This past year, we had 16 projects move on to the district level with 11 blue ribbons and 5 red ribbons. Six student projects moved on to compete at the county level, and five were listed as OCSEF alternates.
Kelly

6. But Does it Work? Spelling Bee – We had approximately 30 students
compete with two students moving on to compete
at the county level. Both students placed in the top 10.
Reflections Art & Music Competition – Sponsored by the PTA, students show off their artistic talents through this exciting opportunity.
National Junior Honor Society – With a membership of close to 100 students, Lakesiders participated in a variety of service projects, including a food drive for struggling local families, a memoir project for senior citizens and a hands-on activity making blankets for the animal shelter.
Student presenters – Morgan and Claire
Kelly

7. Supporting Learning
Lakeside teachers work collaboratively to ensure that all students are learning at a high level.
If students need additional time or support, a variety of interventions are in place to help them be successful:
Homework Club – 4 days a week after school beginning in October
Tutorial – 2 days a week before lunch
Mandatorial – For 7th and 8th graders struggling in multiple classes, students attend a supervised tutorial to focus on completing homework
Study Skills Elective – Selected by staff and administration
Math & Reading Lab- 1-trimester class for a select group of struggling students
“Formula For Success” parent and student night in October
Lifeboat Program – For academically at-risk 8th graders during the second half of second trimester
Theresa

8. Advisement
One advisor for two years; it may or not be one of your child’s teachers
The advisor acts as a liaison between parent and school; s/he is another support for kids
Students report every morning to advisement for attendance as well as Monday after lunch
Friday’s advisement is a half an hour during which schoolwide events, competitions and Lakeside Live is broadcast

9. Theresa

10. Library Media Center
A student-friendly place where students can study, read, research, find books, use computers and other technology, and find help with most things Lakeside!
Open for check-out from 8:00 – 3:30 and at break and lunch M, T, Th, F. Open at 9:15 on Wednesdays.
Janice

11. Language Arts/Social Studies Interdisciplinary Program
LA/SS teachers are organized into interdisciplinary teams.
Students remain with the same LA/SS team
for two years which provides a home base.
Classes can be block scheduled as needed.
Major emphasis is on writing.
Literature Lab – Students are placed in small groups based upon academic ability. For 2 periods a day during a 3 week period they participate in in-depth literary analysis of fiction along with non-fiction work
MC Kelly

12. Language Arts Enrichment
Book Club
Holocaust Writing Contest
Academic Pentathlon
Spelling Bee
Student presenter
– Shreyas
MC Kelly

13. Social Studies
Social studies curriculum drives the interdisciplinary activities in the language arts/social studies block.
Language arts teammates dovetail literature and other projects with social studies content.
7th grade – World History in the
Middle Ages
8th grade – U.S. History to 1914
Jon

14. Social Studies Enrichment
National History Day
Academic Pentathlon
Holocaust Art & Writing
Student presenters- Claire, Alina, Rachel, Morgan
Jon

15. Mathematics
Our goal for our students is to help them become better critical thinkers as they apply abstract and quantitative reasoning to make sense of real world problems; To become better problem solvers students must be able to make sense of problems, persevere solving them, and use appropriate tools and operations strategically.

16. Enhanced Two-Year Program
Mathematics
Two-Year Program
Middle School Math 7 (7th grade CC)
Middle School Math 8 (8th grade CC)
Enhanced Two-Year Program
Middle School Enhanced Math 7/8
Middle School Enhanced Math 1

18. Math Placement
All incoming 7th graders will be placed into either Math 7 or Enhanced Math 7/8
Placement Criteria for Enhanced Math - Students must meet three of four criteria
A average in 3 trimesters of math
80% + on End of Course exam with 90% average on 3 key subtests (number sense/system, expressions & equations, ratio and proportional reasoning)
90%+ on 6th grade Basic Skills Exam
Teacher Appraisal

19. Mathematics Enrichment
Math Competitions
AMC 8
Math Counts
Academic Pentathlon
Math Club

20. Science A Continual Focus On…
Understanding the Process of Scientific Inquiry
A balance of labs and text activities
The Scientific Method
Observing, collecting data, interpreting results, drawing conclusions & applying to research projects
7th Grade Year
Two Trimesters - Life Science
One Trimester of Health
8th Grade Year
Physical Science
Focus on STEM projects: Science, Technology, Engineering, Math

21. Science WE LOVE NGSS Content and literacy driven
Next Generation Science Standards
Content and literacy driven
Balance of Common Core and hands-on science.
Teaching for understanding
Real life applications

22. Science Enrichment Activities and Competitions
Science Fair – Required in 8th grade for students seeking honors recommendation for high school
Astounding Inventions
Green Team
UCI Careers in Science
Academic Pentathlon
Toshiba Exploravision
Student presenters – Morgan & Shreyas
Beth Z

23. Physical Education
A robust physical fitness program including both instruction and conditioning through the year
Co-educational with 7th & 8th graders combined
2 year curriculum with approximately 16 units/activities – 8 each year!
Includes golf, table tennis, pickle-ball, Frisbee, dance, lacrosse, team handball, floor hockey, along with a host of other more traditional sports
Showers are not required, but are available upon request. Towel service is not provided!
Jack

24. Physical Education Enrichment
Lunch time intramurals
Harvest Cup Soccer Tournament
Irvine Hoops Classic
Mt. SAC Cross Country
Irvine Junior Games
Lakeside Olympics

25. 7th Grade Electives Year-long electives Band Orchestra Chorus
Trimester Electives
Introduction to Art
Ceramics
Fun With Foods
Drama
Introduction to Spanish
Law in Society
Public Speech & Debate
Sewing & Crafts
Video Production
Reading Lab (by invitation only)
Math Lab (by invitation only)
Study Skills (by invitation only)
Year-long electives
Band
Orchestra
Chorus
Advanced Art
Yearbook
Jack – ASB Students

26. A Day in the Life What will your 7th grader’s schedule look like?
It depends on his or her electives and whether or not s/he takes Zero Period PE
ZPPE allows students with a year-long music elective to take PE before school at 7:25 AM & enroll in other trimester or year-long electives

27. 7th Grade Day Without ZPPE
8:30 Advisement – For attendance and announcements
Per 1 Mathematics (Middle School Math 7 or Middle School Enhanced Math)
Per 2 Physical Education
Snack Break
Per 3 Science (Health or Biological Science)
Per 4 Year-Long Elective or Trimester Elective
Tutorial (Tuesdays/Thursdays only)
Lunch
Advisement (Mondays only)
Per 5 Language Arts
Per 6 Social Studies
3:05 Dismissal
AP Kelly

30. Extended Day PE (ZPPE)
Zero Period PE is for students enrolled in a year long Music elective who want to take an additional trimester-long elective
Begins at 7:25am every Mon, Tues, Thurs, and Fri
Entirely dependent on donations
Suggested donation of $540 for the year or $180 per trimester
Register online and return attached form at
Donations will be refunded if ZPPE is cancelled

31. 7th Grade Day With ZPPE 7:25 Zero Period Physical Education
8:30 Advisement – For attendance and announcements
Per 1 Language Arts
Per 2 Social Studies
Snack Break
Per 3 Science (Health or Biological Science)
Per 4 Year-Long Elective
Tutorial (Tuesdays/Thursdays only)
Lunch
Advisement (Mondays only)
Per 5 Mathematics (Middle School Math 7 or Middle School Enhanced Math)
Per 6 Trimester Elective
3:05 Dismissal
AP Kelly

33. Enrollment
Please complete the enrollment card completely, following the directions at the top.
Turn in enrollment documents to your sixth grade teacher by May 4th. If you are a school choice student, you may also turn them in to the Lakeside front office.
Due to the constraints of the master schedule and class size concerns, administration cannot honor requests for specific teachers. Our teachers collaborate regularly, planning instruction and assessments so that all students will receive a similar, quality educational experience during their two years here.

34. Monday, May 4th! DON’T FORGET
All enrollment cards are due to your child’s elementary school teacher by
Monday,
May 4th!

35. 8:00-9:00 Last Names A-H, 9:00-10:00 I-Q
Registration:
Thursday, August 20
8:00-9:00 Last Names A-H, 9:00-10:00 I-Q
10:00-11:00 R-Z
You will receive a registration letter in the mail in August – also be on the lookout for blasts!
Fill out on-line registration beginning in
August – complete forms for registration day
Turn in completed forms from on-line registration
Receive your student’s class schedule
Pictures taken for student ID card and
yearbook photo (option to purchase available)
Do vision and hearing screening
No Tdap, No schedule!!
AP Kelly

36. Lakeside Welcomes You !
Gina