Welcome Incoming 6th Graders and New Families!
We are so glad you and your family are joining the Longfellow Community! You probably have many questions about your new school, and we'll be happy to answer all of them! Here are the answers to some of the most frequently asked questions.
- How do I sign up for zero period music or 7th period jazz?
Simply come to the class the first day of school to register. Zero period students should come to the breezeway inside the Derby Street gate at 8:00 on Aug. 30.
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- Does Longfellow have lockers?
No. Students must have their backpacks with them all day. Some students choose to get rolling backpacks.
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- Does Longfellow have PE uniforms?
No. Students are required to change their clothes for PE class, but they can wear any clothes that are approriate for doing sports - shorts, sweats, T-shirts, and proper shoes.
You may bring a combination lock to secure your belongings during PE class. PE lockers are not for all-day use, just for your PE period.
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- What school supplies do I need?
The teachers require every student to have a three-ring heavy-duty binder which includes
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six tab dividers and a zippered pencil case to fit in the binder.
In addition, there are other basic supplies which students should bring to school everyday: 2 pens and 2 pencils, a highlighter, an eraser, a two pocket folder for homework, a 12-inch ruler, and lined notebook paper (3-hole).
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- What is the LMS daily schedule?
Click here for the bell schedule.
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- Are there any accommodations for 6th graders?
Yes! Most sixth grade classes are held in a building separate from the upper grade
- How will I know the expectations at Longfellow? Is there a guidebook?
Yes! The Student Handbook is printed in the planner you'll receive. If you'd like to review it now, click here for the full text
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- How can parents keep up with what's going on at Longfellow?
We recommend parents sign up for the LMS eTree to receive email messages about campus life, announcements, and special events. Parents can click here to sign up for the eTree.
Longfellow Middle School
ACADEMICS
Longfellow students all participate in a 7 period day. This is a unique feature of Longfellow and we are very proud of all the work it took to get this approved. Additionally, all students at Longfellow have the potential and ability to achieve academically. With Nationally Board Certified Algebra teachers, every 8th grader has the support they need to flourish in 8th grade Algebra. Our English department offers a rigorous and well-supported writing and reading program that has created an entire school of avid and habitual readers. Longfellow students always have a book in hand. Our science teachers offer hands-on learning opportunities as well as field trips to open the worlds of physical and life sciences. Our social studies teachers guide students through the worlds of ancient peoples, medieval times all the way through to the founding of America. We provide enrichment classes to students who need additional support with academics, as well as elective courses such as Art, Spanish, Drama, Computers, and Publishing. Teachers at Longfellow participate in a variety of staff development programs including GLAD (Guided Language Acquisition Design), Culturally Responsive Teaching Practices, and how to use data to drive instruction through Professional Learning Communities (PLC). They also collaborate regularly around best practices and standards-based lesson planning.
Above and beyond the school-day curriculum, students have the opportunity to participate in a variety of specialized academic support groups such as the Berkeley Scholars to CAL program, after-school homework centers, and the ELL homework center for English Language Learners. Several of our teachers work in the extended day program so that they can best support students who they work with during the regular school day.
Required Subjects:
English
History
Math
Science
Physical Education
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Art
AVID
Computer Classes
Music
Spanish
Two-Way Immersion