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
Contacts
La Tasha Mitchell
After School Program Specialist
latashamitchell@berkeley.net
Denise Dotson
Athletic Director
denisedotson@berkeley.net
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LaShonda Roquemore
Site Coordinator
lashondaroquemore@berkeley.net
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2024/25 Berkeley LEARNS SPORTS
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Participation in sports has many benefits for young adolescents, both on and off the playing field.
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Academic - Athletes have higher grades than non-athletes even when socioeconomic status, gender, age, and family composition are taken into account.
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Social and Emotional - Participation in sports requires middle school students to work as a team and be persistent in order to succeed. It also gives students access to positive role models, such as coaches and older players who can set positive examples.
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Physical - Sports participation can improve motor skills and fitness in adolescents, who grow rapidly and might be physically awkward as a result.
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Long-Term Outcomes - Sports also help adolescents to develop lifelong habits of physical activity that will benefit them throughout their lives.
SPORTS OFFERED​
Sports offerings are dependent on enrollment and district policies each year. The 2024- 25 sports:
Fall: Girls Volleyball, Coed Flag Football, and Cross country
Winter: Girls Basketball, Coed Soccer, and Boys Basketball (late Winter)
Spring: Softball, Baseball, Coed Ultimate Frisbee, Boys volleyball (if there’s enough interest) and Track and Field.
Entire year: Tennis
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The sign-up list for ALL sports and tryouts is posted on Ms. Denise’s office door. Students must sign up 2 weeks before tryouts or practices begin.
PROGRAM FEE FOR SPORTS​​
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The sports programs at the Middle schools are a part of the LEARNS after-school program. If your student plays any sport in the LEARNS program, registration, and monthly LEARNS fees are required while participating.
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If you are only interested in athletics the fee is a flat $125 per month the sport is happening (most sports last 2 months for a total of $250)
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FORMS REQUIRED
(Please email forms to denisedotson@berkeley.net or give them to the LEARNS office)
BUSD Voluntary Sports Waiver
BUSD Health Certification for Participation in Group Sports
BUSD Athletic Insurance Certification
District Medical Treatment Authorization Voluntary Sports
Assumption of Risk for Participation in Voluntary Sports Program
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DETAILS
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Team practices are held between 3-6 p.m., often with an hour-long homework period first.
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All athletes participating in an after-school sport should be enrolled in LEARNS and are expected to sign in/out daily for all practices. Students who have late practice should sign in before practice and report to their assigned grade-level class to do homework or enrichment. Students with early practice start should sign in right after school and report to their assigned grade level class to do homework or enrichment.
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The Athletic Director
Ms. Denise at denisedotson@berkeley.net
can answer any sports-related questions.
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DEPORTE
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La participación en el deporte tiene muchos beneficios para los adolescentes jóvenes, tanto dentro como fuera del campo de juego.
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Académico - los atletas tienen calificaciones más altas que los que no son atletas, incluso cuando se tiene en cuenta el estado socio-económico, el género, la edad y la composición familiar.
Social y emocional - la participación en los deportes requiere que los estudiantes de secundaria trabajen en equipo y sean persistentes para tener éxito. También les da a los estudiantes acceso a modelos positivos, como entrenadores y jugadores mayores que pueden dar ejemplos positivos. -
Física - la participación deportiva puede mejorar las habilidades motoras y el estado físico en los adolescentes, que crecen rápidamente y pueden ser físicamente incómodos como resultado.
Resultados a largo plazo - los deportes también ayudan a los adolescentes a desarrollar hábitos de actividad física de por vida que los beneficiarán a lo largo de sus vidas.
DEPORTES OFRECIDOS
Las ofertas deportivas dependen de las políticas de inscripción y del distrito cada año. Los deportes 2024:
Otoño: Voleibol Femenino, Fútbol Bandera Mixto y Campo a Través
Invierno: Baloncesto femenino, fútbol mixto y baloncesto masculino (finales de invierno)
Primavera: Softbol, Béisbol, Frisbee Coed Ultimate, Voleibol Masculino (si hay suficiente interés) y Atletismo.
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La lista de inscripciones para TODOS los deportes y pruebas se publica en la puerta de la oficina de la Sra. Denise. Los estudiantes deben inscribirse 2 semanas antes de que comiencen las pruebas o prácticas.
PROGRAMA PARA DEPORTES
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Los programas deportivos en las escuelas intermedias son parte del programa extracurricular LEARNS. Si su estudiante practica cualquier deporte en el programa LEARNS, se requieren registro y tarifas mensuales de LEARNS mientras participa.
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Si solo está interesado en el atletismo, la tarifa es de $ 125 por mes que el deporte está sucediendo (la mayoría de los deportes duran 2 meses por un total de $ 250) ​
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FORMULARIOS REQUERIDOS
(Por favor, envíe formularios por correo electrónico a brazilmcintyre@berkeley.net o délos a la oficina de LEARNS)
Exención deportiva voluntaria de BUSD
Certificación de salud BUSD para la participación en deportes grupales
Certificación BUSD Athletic Insurance
Autorización de Tratamiento Médico Distrital Deportes Voluntarios Asunción de Riesgo por Participación en Programa De Deporte Voluntario
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DETALLES
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Los programas deportivos en Longfellow son parte del programa LEARNS después de la escuela. Las prácticas del equipo se llevan a cabo entre las 3 y las 6 pm, a menudo con un período de tarea de una hora de duración primero.
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Todos los atletas que participan en un deporte después de la escuela deben estar inscritos en LEARNS y se espera que se registren diariamente para todas las prácticas. Los estudiantes que tienen práctica tardía deben registrarse antes de la práctica e informar a su clase de nivel de grado asignada para hacer la tarea o el enriquecimiento. Los estudiantes con inicio temprano de la práctica deben registrarse justo después de la escuela e informarse a su clase de nivel de grado asignada para hacer la tarea o el enriquecimiento.
El Director Deportivo
Sra. Denise en denisedotson@berkeley.net
puede responder a cualquier pregunta relacionada con el deporte.