How to Thrive at Longfellow

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How to Thrive at Longfellow

• What else you need to know Gail Bigio

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Basic Information

• Teams
• Each of the four counselors are assigned two
  teams.
• Each team is composed of an English, Social
  Studies, and Science teacher.
• Math is off team and students are placed in math
  classes based on their foundational knowledge.
• Bell Schedule
• Under review for 2009-10
• Classes average 46 minutes
• Four lunches two 7th grade, two 8th grade

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Basic Information

• Lancer Time
• Presently the last twenty minutes of the day.
• Used for test/quiz make-up, subject review,
  homework -- at teachers discretion
• Orientation
• Program will be planned around students visiting
  the school.
• Schedule Process
• Will occur the week prior to the beginning of
  school plans in progress.

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After School Programming

• Every day from 230 - 545
• No charge to participate
• Students are welcome to participate any time
  during the year simply fill out a form
  acknowledging students participation in the
  program
• Various clubs and activities are sponsored by the
  faculty and adult volunteers and may vary from
  year to year. Examples Homework Club, Math
  Counts, Science Olympiad, Legos, Knowledge
  Masters, Chess Club, Robotics Flag Football,
  Basketball, Tennis, and Volleyball.
• Late buses Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday _at_
  330. Or parents can arrange pickup any time
  before 545.

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Healthy Balance

• Balance academics, outside activities, exercise,
  diet, and sleep
• Be aware of teacher expectations
• Stay informed!
• Email teachers
• Use Blackboard
• Read KIT
• Visit LMS webpage often