Text Box: **Registration Pick Up Date ** 7th Grade Aug. 6 (Tentative date) Make-up Date Aug. 7 (Tentative date) General Questions: What is Goldenview? Goldenview is a Middle School with over 800 7th and 8th graders. The school has eight Teams. The school mascot is the “Suns.” We have over 250 computers networked to aid students. Each student has a locker located in the vicinity of his/her team. Doors open at 7:45 AM, school begins at 8:15 AM, and ends at 2:45 PM. There are two separate 30-minute lunch sessions. The schedule and curriculum are essentially the same as all the other Anchorage School District Middle Schools. The main phone number is 348-8626. How will I be notified of problems with grades? Parents are encouraged to stay involved with their child's progress through e-mails, on-line information or or phone calls to his/her child's teachers. Teachers may call parents at any time when significant school problems arise. Parents are always notified in writing, with a Progress Report at the mid-quarter (five weeks) and report cards at the end of the quarter. Will there be a parent night? Parents and students are welcomed to Goldenview at the 6th Grade Parent Night on April 16th at 6:30 PM and Back to School Night TBA. Is everyone on a Team? What are Teams? Teams consist of a group of teachers that share the same students for the four core classes(Math, Science, Language Arts, and Social Studies). The students on a team have a common Team name and will possibly attend most of their classes in the same physical area. This gives an opportunity for students to identify with their classmates and teachers. Registration Questions Who can register? Any student who lives in the Goldenview attendance boundary. What am I registering for? The official Goldenview Registration Form allows you to sign up for elective classes. There are seven periods. Five classes (Lang. Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies, and Phys Ed.) are required, and placement in those classes will be determined by enrollment in special programs at your current school or math placement (see Math Placement). Text Box: What is a Year-Long Elective? A Year-Long Elective is one elective class period for which you will choose a class. This is typically an elective such as Music or World Language. Can electives be repeated? Yes, some quarter and semester classes like Art, Family Consumer Science, and Computers. How are students placed in Math classes? Math placement recommendations are made by your child’s 6th grade teacher.  They follow specific criteria outlined by the district when making these recommendations.  Please discuss placement options/criteria with your child’s current elementary math teacher.  Any students recommended for algebra (from 6th grade math) will need to come to Goldenview on April 22nd, at 7:30 am, to take the algebra readiness test. Can I request a certain Team? Team placement is done randomly to ensure that students get the elective, specialized classes, and special programs for which they request or qualify. When do I find out what my classes are? Student schedules, lockers, bus information, and school activities information will be given out at School Registration in August. Specific dates and times will be listed in the newspaper. What if there’s a problem with my classes? A Request-For-Change form can be filed during August Registration. What is a Gifted section? There are no Gifted teams. There are some teams that have students who qualify to take individual gifted sections/classes. Music Auditions for advance music: Band—Carolyn Valiquette—742-8209 Orchestra—MaryAlice Donaldson—742-8208 Choir—Sam Struempler—742-8210 Please call to set up an appointment. Text Box: Frequently Asked Questions about Goldenview Text Box: PTSA Positions 2008/09 Goldenview PTSA will be losing some wonderful volunteers at the end of this school year. Please consider becoming a PTSA officer or chairperson. It’s a great way to know what’s going on at the school. If you are interested, please call Tammy Hogge (348-0304) or email (hogge@gci.net) for details on what would be involved for any of these positions.