La Mesa 6th Grade Information
April 2021
Hello Future La Mesa Families,
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Welcome to La Mesa Junior High!! We wanted to keep you updated on upcoming events and provide important information. You can also check our 6th Grade Portal on our La Mesa website.
We also encourage you to explore our website www.lamesajuniorhigh.org to learn more about La Mesa.
We look forward to getting to know you and your child. It's going to be an incredible two years!
Michele Krantz
Principal
6th Grade Parent Information Meetings
1:00 pm Meeting Link:
Join Zoom Meeting
https://hartdistrict-org.zoom.us/j/81424728134?pwd=MDZudGdFeGJtWjV5a1IzSk9yRUlxQT09
Meeting ID: 814 2472 8134
Passcode: 547351
6:30 pm Meeting Link
Join Zoom Meeting
https://hartdistrict-org.zoom.us/j/88367705095?pwd=UnZydUVFR1IvNGhyNDNhNVRnemJKQT09
Meeting ID: 883 6770 5095
Passcode: 159427
We will go over:
- How the school day in junior high is structured
- Classes 7th graders take
- Policies and procedures
- HOWL Expectations and Recognitions
- How to support your child and stay involved
- What to expect from your junior high child
We will also make time for questions and answers. While your children are welcome to listen in, this meeting is intended for parents. We will be hosting student presentations with the elementary schools.
Student Orientations
Here is the link:
Join Zoom Meeting
https://hartdistrict-org.zoom.us/j/89971421075?pwd=ZkdmSWZQaml5dDdJZzMyMVBPRFdLQT09
Meeting ID: 899 7142 1075
Passcode: 195503
This presentation is for students. While parents may listen in, we ask that the time for questions and comments be reserved for students only. See above for Parent Orientation Meeting info.
Personal Device Policy (aka cell phone policy)
Cell phones are not "banned" at La Mesa. They must simply have them in their backpack off (they may also do airplane mode) once they enter the gate. They can access them again at the end of the school day after they exit the gates.
The device policy can be viewed HERE for English and HERE for Spanish.
We also have a FAQ that may answer questions you may have. Access the FAQ HERE.
All Lobos H.O.W.L.
Honor Integrity
Own Actions
Work Hard
Lead
Students will learn about what is expected while at school. Our ALL Lobos H.O.W.L. Matrix is posted throughout the campus and in each classroom. We have a system called HOWL Points in which students are recognized for meeting those expectations. HOWL Points can be used to redeem a variety of items for our HOWL Store through Five Star Students.
What does my child need to know to be ready for junior high?
"4. Be Able To Talk About Academic Issues With Their Teachers"
Elective Applications
Applications for each program my be submitted by Friday, May 7th.
Student ID Cards at La Mesa
We also award HOWL Points by scanning the ID. They don't want to miss out on these.
If an ID card is lost or destroyed, it can be replaced in the main office for $5.
The La Mesa Student Care Line
Over the last several years, the William S. Hart Union High School District has placed an emphasis on student wellness. Knowing that a student who feels emotionally supported is more successful, the District set out to open Wellness Centers on each of our campuses, with the first of those opening in August of 2019. Now the District is looking to expand this effort even further by taking the existing Text-A-Tip line and re-branding it as the new Student Care Line, providing a more comprehensive function.
Text-A-Tip has been used by students, staff and families to report something out of the ordinary. With the goal being “If you see something, say something," Text-A-Tip was there to report if someone was wanting to hurt themselves or others, or even if there was the possibility of someone committing a crime.
The new Student Care Line will be broadened to include mental health and wellness concerns. If you are struggling or know someone who is struggling, the Student Care Line will make early intervention possible, allowing for small problems to be handled before they become big problems.
- Trouble controlling emotions
- Withdrawal from friends and usual activities
- Feelings of rejection or solitude
- Feeling constantly disrespected
- Frequent loss of temper
- Increased risk-taking behavior
- Talk of suicide or loss of hope
- Self-harm
- Declining school performance
The Student Care Line allows you to confidentially report issues.
Text the problem or issue to 661-524-5166. Your text message will go to an administrator immediately.
Students and families are at their best when their emotional well-being is supported. Please join us in our commitment to this effort by using our Student Care Line when you need it.
At La Mesa, we all look out for one another. We are all responsible for keeping everyone safe.
2021-22 William S. Hart District Calendar
A more detailed La Mesa calendar will be made available to you in the summer mailer.
Please note that each day classes begin at 8:45 am and students are released at 3:10 pm. On Wednesdays, students are released at 2:05 for teacher collaboration. We provide supervision starting at 8:00 am and ending at 4:00 pm each day. Students may not be on campus outside those hours unless they are there for a supervised activity.
Coming up:
Thursday, May 6th - Parent Information Meetings 1:00 pm and 6:30 pm
Monday, August 3rd and Tuesday, August 4th
Tuesday, August 10th - First Day of Classes
Stay Connected to all Things La Mesa
Email: mkrantz@hartdistrict.org
Website: www.lamesajuniorhigh.com
Location: 26623 May Way, Santa Clarita, CA, USA
Phone: (661)250-0022
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LaMesaJHS/?ref=bookmarks
Twitter: @lamesajhs