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ASB/Student Council

Associated Student Body (ASB) members are democratically elected class officers that help oversee campus events. MMS ASB consists of four elected officers: president, vice president, secretary, and treasurer. Each 5th period class elects a representative to attend meetings.

ASB works with our Leadership Teacher Ms. Parrott to guide planning for school spirit activities, dances, and other social and awareness events.

Congrats to our newly elected 22-23 ASB Officers:

President-Rayce Snyder

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AVID and AVID Excel

AVID

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Clubs

Clubs provide students an opportunity to develop their interests alongside peers and teachers. These student-based organizations generally meet during school hours, but may have extra-curricular components, so keep an eye on the calendar.

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English Language Advisory Committee

The ELAC committee is comprised of parents and caregivers of students who speak English as a second language and are still acquiring English.

The Committee provides feedback to the LCAP and Comprehensive Safe School Plan.  Additionally, ELAC meetings cover educational topics like Attendance, ELPAC, Designated ELD, and Social Emotional Learning.

All families who have students who receive EL instruction at school are welcome to attend.  Additionally, the committee has a board that helps plan and facilitate the meetings.

2022-2023 ELAC Dates:

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Exploratories

Monroe is proud to offer a variety of elective and exploratory options.  Exploratories are a great way to develop a well-rounded individual.

At Monroe Middle School, students have the opportunity to take a wide variety of classes to develop their creative and analytical sides. Who knows, your student might just discover a lifelong passion in one of these courses.

 

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School Link Services

Monroe Middle School is supported by the School Link Services Grant.  This allows us to access community-based resources and services in support of eliminating barriers families and students experience on their journey to access education.

Ms. Maria is our SLS Liaison and she provides direct support to families in the following areas:

Food Insecurity

Housing Insecurity

Health Insurance

Mental Health Services

Dental/Eye Services

Parent/Caregiver Education

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Wellness Center

In collaboration with the Santa Clara County Office of Education, Monroe Middle School runs a student wellness center five days a week from the hours of 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM.

What is the Wellness Center?

  • A calming and quiet space if you are looking to self-regulate using specific tools in designated areas.
  • A safe place to decompress and an opportunity to talk with a safe adult on campus.
  • A student resource center if you wish to receive information and connection to specific wellness-related supports.

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Wellness Center

In collaboration with the Santa Clara County Office of Education, Monroe Middle School runs a student wellness center five days a week from the hours of 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM.

What is the Wellness Center?

  • A calming and quiet space if you are looking to self-regulate using specific tools in designated areas.
  • A safe place to decompress and an opportunity to talk with a safe adult on campus.
  • A student resource center if you wish to receive information and connection to specific wellness-related supports.

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Spanish

While emphasizing the Common Core curriculum, Spanish at Monroe Middle School encourages students to make connections with a different culture and take ownership of their education through the development of vocabulary and written and verbal skills in a second language.

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Spanish I

This is an introductory class stressing basic language skills and acquisition within a cultural context, including an introduction to the grammar and practical vocabulary necessary for fundamental communication skills. Emphasis will be on the acquisition of four skills: listening, speaking, reading and limited writing. Projects, games, music, videos, and technology tools are incorporated in the curriculum in order to lessons more interactive.

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Spanish II

This course will reinforce the skills learned in Spanish 1. Emphasis will be on perfecting pronunciation, mastery of the basic grammatical structures, and acquisition of functional vocabulary. Students will develop their communication through interpersonal speaking and writing. The class will be conducted primarily in Spanish, and students are expected to use the language in class. Students will continue to learn about Hispanic countries through articles, video, group projects, computer activities, music, and games.

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Special Education

Monroe Middle School has a number of programs and staff dedicated to providing support to all students, including Special Day Classes (SDC) and Resource Specialist Programs (RSP).

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Specialized Instruction

Monroe Middle School is committed to providing the resources and tools to make sure every student achieves at the highest levels. These specialized instruction programs ensure that all students are guaranteed an education that's truly beyond the expected.

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STEAM

Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts, & Mathematics—is more than just the subjects in its name. It’s about blending those disciplines in ways that promote collaboration, communication, critical thinking and creative problem solving. Through STEAM students discover meaningful, creative and innovative ways to expand and connect interdisciplinary learning through experimentation and imagination. This will help them apply their learning to succeed in real world settings.

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STEAM

In addition to building basic computer skills, students will be introduced to various areas of technology using the STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math) model.  You will complete projects using Engineering processes, with opportunities to compete in a regional engineering competition.  Students will become experts in different computer applications as well as learn some basic programming skills and apply these to various projects.  Students must be able to work independently as well as collaboratively to complete assignments.

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Student Activities

This area is for Activities students are participating in that require links, such as surveys and assessments. 

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Student Services

Monroe Middle School Counseling Department offers a comprehensive counseling program to all students that includes academic, social/emotional, and college/career support. We believe that all students can reach their full potential. The counseling program focuses on the development of students and achieving a balanced Middle School experience.

Sections: Referrals, Resources
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Technology

Monroe Middle School is a web to one school site.  This means that as a student at Monore Middle School you have a Chromebook that is issued to you and yours to use at school as well as take home to continue your learning.

Sections: TechHelp
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The Crew

Safe and Enriching Care 

The Crew is a high quality, district-run childcare program that is conveniently located right on our school campus. 

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Wellness Center

In collaboration with the Santa Clara County Office of Education, Monroe Middle School runs a student wellness center five days a week from the hours of 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM.

What is the Wellness Center?

  • A calming and quiet space if you are looking to self-regulate using specific tools in designated areas.
  • A safe place to decompress and an opportunity to talk with a safe adult on campus.
  • A student resource center if you wish to receive information and connection to specific wellness-related supports.

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Wellness Center

In collaboration with the Santa Clara County Office of Education, Monroe Middle School runs a student wellness center five days a week from the hours of 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM.

What is the Wellness Center?

  • A calming and quiet space if you are looking to self-regulate using specific tools in designated areas.
  • A safe place to decompress and an opportunity to talk with a safe adult on campus.
  • A student resource center if you wish to receive information and connection to specific wellness-related supports.

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