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.

- Does Longfellow have lockers?

No. Students must have their backpacks with them all day. Some students choose to get rolling backpacks.

- 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.

- What school supplies do I need?

The teachers require every student to have a three-ring heavy-duty binder which includes

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).

- What is the LMS daily schedule?

Click here for the bell schedule.

- 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

- 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

Safe Routes To School

Main Entrance and Traffic Flow:
The main entrance is 1701 San Pablo Ave.

Biking to School?
Use the Bikes Only Virginia Street gate (between Kains and San Pablo). Walk your bike once inside! See the map below for suggested routes.

Walking
Students walking should enter and exit the campus using the large sidewalk gate north of the San Pablo driveway entrance. See the map for suggested walking routes.

By Bus

Taking the bus to school?

Apply for a free or reduced price Clipper card here.

By Car
Drop off in the parking lot off of 1701 San Pablo. Follow cones and signs to the first yellow curb Keep the rolling dropoff moving so families are not delayed. Use the same gate to exit. Thanks for making this run smoothly so our kids are safe!

Hoping to carpool or find a biking or walking buddy? Enter your information on this doc and

feel free to contact neighbors.

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