Rising 7th Grade Parent Virtual Q&A · Performing Arts Placement After School Program Allergies Physicals/Immunizations Transportation Attendance/Tardies Next Steps Additional Resources:

Rising 7th Grade Parent Virtual Q&AWednesday, May 20, 2020

AgendaWelcomeFormat for our sessionIntroductionsTopics:

Questions

● Summer Programs● PE Uniform Sales● Bruin Block● Algebra I Honors Placement● Performing Arts Placement● After School Program

● Allergies● Physicals/Immunizations● Transportation● Attendance/Tardies● Next Steps

Additional Resources: Rising 7th Grade Presentation Lake Braddock Virtual Tour

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IntroductionsDaniel Smith, Principal

Lindsey Kearns, Associate Principal

Anne Polino, MS Director of Student Services

Josie Rodriguez-Walhout, Assistant Principal Subschool 1

Lance Jackson, Assistant Principal Subschool 2

Elizabeth Eby, Assistant Principal

Tracey Butler-Johnson, Counselor

Kristin Girardin, Counselor

Ian Brodie, Counselor

Joshua Miles, Counselor

Melissa Staab, Counselor

Summer ProgramsJump Start

Will be virtual!

A google site is being created to share resources that students will be able to navigate at their own pace.

Opportunities for student/staff virtual interaction will be offered in August.

FCPS Summer Program

Will include a Math and Language Arts component

Lake Braddock teacher office hours will be available weekly

Additional information will be shared as we learn more

PE Uniform Sales

PE Uniforms can be ordered and shipped directly to your home

Order your PE Uniform today at: https://athleticunion.com/lake-braddock

Be sure to use promo code #LAKEBRADDOCK

for free shipping

Bruin Block

Occurs in the mornings on Gold Days

Split into two parts: ● Rotation of periods 1-7● FLEX

Time for intervention & enrichment. No new content is covered.

Additional lessons are incorporated during this time such as assemblies, Compassion in Action lessons, SR&R review, Social Emotional Learning (SEL).

Algebra I Honors PlacementFCPS recently determined updated criteria for placement in Algebra I Honors for 7th grade students.

Previous Criteria: ● Score in the 91st Percentile or above on

the IAAT● Score Pass Advance on the Math 7 SOL● Complete Advanced Math 6

New Criteria: ● Score in the 91st Percentile or above on

the IAAT● Complete Advanced Math 6

An optional summer packet will be provided to students who have qualified.

If your student met the criteria for placement in Algebra I Honors they will be moved automatically and you will receive a placement letter.

Performing Arts Placement

Bruins Stay After

New Club Ideas are welcomed and encouraged!

Check out additional information on our after school programs athttps://lakebraddockss.fcps.edu/middle-school/after-school-program

AllergiesIncreased independence as students enter middle school

There is a nut free table in the cafeteria

Health Plans can be put in place to address individual needs for students

Contact your student’s counselor if you have concerns

Physical & Immunization RequirementsPhysicals are not required for school entry in grade 7 and above

A TDAP booster is required for all rising 7th grade students

Updated immunization records can be emailed to Angela Santizo at [email protected] or faxed to 703-426-1193

TransportationAll students who live in the Lake Braddock boundary or are placed at Lake Braddock for the Advanced Academic Center Program will receive transportation to and from school (including the after school program).

Parents are notified by transportation in August regarding bus routes. This typically takes place about 2 weeks prior to the start of the school year.

FCPS is considering social distancing guidelines and how that would impact transportation as a part of their planning for a potential return to school in the fall.

Attendance/Tardies

At the start of the school year staff members are visible in the hallways to help guide students to their classrooms.

Students have 6 minutes between classes.

Most middle school core classes are in close proximity to each other.

Teachers will monitor students who are tardy to class starting the second week of school.

Next StepsWe will share additional information regarding summer programming as it becomes available.

Order your Health/PE Uniform.

Review the courses your student has selected for the upcoming school year through your SIS ParentVue Account and contact a counselor if you would like to request a change.

We will host a Fall Parent Coffee to answer any remaining questions you may still have about Lake Braddock!

Questions

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