Mount Gleason Middle School announces the beginning of a new program for homework assistance. The Homework Help Program provides additional assistance for students who need help with their homework or would like their homework checked prior to going to class that morning. The Homework Help teachers will be available to all students Tuesday through Friday each week from 7:15AM-7:45AM in the Library. If you have any questions regarding this program please contact Mr. Seitz in the Counseling Office.

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On Friday, October 2, 2009 Superintendent Cortines and School Board Member, Nury Martinez visited Mount Gleason Middle School.  Below are the contents of an email sent by Mr. Cortines with his reflections on his visit.

Dear Principal Acosta, Mt.Gleason Middle School Staff, and Students:

I appreciated the opportunity to visit your school along with Board Member Nury Martinez
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Before Board Member Martinez arrived at your school, I walked around your campus looking into classrooms, visiting the library, and talking to teachers and staff.  I was very pleased at what I saw.
 

I was also extremely pleased with the responsibility students exercised during the nutrition break.  I was impressed that when the bell rang, teachers were in front of doors ensuring that students made it to their classrooms in a timely manner.  I observed some outstanding instructional programs. 

The campus could not have been cleaner.  I had the opportunity of talking with one of your Safety Officers.  He mentioned complementary things about the school staff as well as the students.

Further, I cannot help but mention the increase in percentage points on your school’s API this past year.

I want to thank each of you, whether you work in the cafeteria, in the office, in the library, teaching in classrooms, or providing administrative leadership.  You should be commended for what you do on behalf of our students every day.

Ray Cortines  

 

 

We are very pleased with the progress our students made on the 2009 California Standards Test given in May.  The table below indicates the percentage of all students scoring proficient and advanced for each grade level in 2009 as well as the increase in percentage from 2008.

 

 

 

 

 

The Academic Performance Index, known as the API, is a single number that reflects a school’s performance level, based on the results of statewide testing.  Its purpose is to measure the academic performance and growth of schools.  We are pleased announce that our API for this year is 744, a 20-point increase from 2008 and a 50-point increase from 2007.  We are proud of our teachers and student’s hard work.  

 

While we have made significant progress in the number of students scoring proficient and advanced in English and Math, and made our school-wide targets, we fell short in two subgroups and will continue in Program Improvement status.  Our teachers are working collaboratively to look at the curriculum, plan lessons with strategies to address these gaps, and look for interventions to support our students.  We look forward to continued growth in 2010. 

The Connect-Ed automated telephone system provides additional communication between the school and families.

New Student Orientation - 6 PM - September 2, 2009

Magnet Parent Orientation - September 2, 2009

First Day of Instruction - September 9, 2009
 
Unassigned Days (No School) - September 28, 2009
 
Veterans Day Holiday (No School)  - November 11, 2009
 
Thanksgiving Holiday - November 26-27, 2009
 
Minimum Day - 12:22 Dismissal - December 18, 2009

Winter Recess - December 22, 2009 to January 8, 2010
 
Return to School - January 11, 2010 - Block A Schedule

M.L. King, Jr. Holiday - January 18, 2010
 
Presidents' Day Holiday - February 15, 2010
 
Spring Recess - March 29 - April 2, 2010
 
Memorial Day Holiday - May 31, 2010
 
Last Day of Instruction - Minimum Day - 12:22 PM Dismissal - June 24, 2009