Chaparral Middle School

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR PARENTS OF 8TH GRADERS
8th grade promotion is just a few short weeks away and there are many upcoming events and deadlines that you and your student must be aware of. 8th graders will be bringing home an information packet for you to review with them. PLEASE READ THROUGH IT CAREFULLY AND SIGN THE BLUE 1/2 SHEET ACKNOWLEDGING THAT YOU AND YOUR CHILD UNDERSTAND ITS PROVISIONS. Special instructions are included for the Disneyland trip, Promotion Dance, the Promotion Ceremony, and more.

For your convenience the packets are also available here:

2012 Promotion Packet (English)
2012 Promotion Packet (Spanish)

Parents! Here's a Project for the Summer

Have your child get a head start on projects for next Fall's Reflections Program. This program is entirely voluntary and encourages students to express their creativity in a variety of media. Click for more information.

CHAPARRAL TEACHER HONORED BY MOORPARK CHAMBER

Diane Davenport, History teacher at Chaparral Middle School, was named Educator of the Year by the Moorpark Chamber of Commerce at its annual community awards luncheon this month. This will be Mrs. Davenport’s last year at Chaparral as she is retiring in June so this is a very special honor for her. Mrs. Davenport began teaching in 1988 and has guided an entire generation of young “cherubs” through the transition from elementary to middle school.

Dorene Reed, Special Education teacher at Chaparral, was also nominated for the Educator of the Year honor. Chaparral is very proud of both these fine teachers.

For more information see Ventura County Star story.

Tdap for 6th Graders

New state law requires that all incoming 7th graders have a Tdap booster before starting school next year. Our district goal is to have all our current 6th graders receive the immunization by May 25 this year. The Tdap booster is meant to protect your child from the recent outbreak of whooping cough (which can be a very serious illness), as well as tetanus and diphtheria. Visit our Health and Wellness page for more information. Parents may inquire at the Health Office about limited exemptions.

Parents, please bring your current 6th grader's up-to-date immunization record (including Tdap verification) to the Chaparral Health Office by May 25, 2012.

Proposed PTSA Board Announced

The proposed slate of PTSA Board Officers for next year (2012-13) is now posted. See PTSA page.

CURRENT API SCORES RELEASED

This year Chaparral has earned an overall API (Academic Performance Index) score of 849. This score is based on our State test results from last year. All schools are expected to eventually meet a score of at least 800 but continued progress is the goal. For more information on Chaparral's break down of scores by sub group or for other schools' scores, visit the California Department of Education website.

Links:   CDE API (general information)
            API Reports (for all reports)
            API CMS (for CMS)

2012-13 BUDGET PRESENTATION RELEASED BY DISTRICT OFFICE

"Serving the Children of Our Community/Our Challenges and Triumphs - 2012-13 Budget Presentation" is now posted on the district website. Link to view presentation.

NEW TARDY POLICY

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