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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:
English Language Arts
Rigorous State Standards for English Language Arts require students to read, write, speak, listen, and use language effectively as well as develop literacy skills through literature and more complex informational texts that build knowledge in a variety of content areas. Emphasis is placed on answering a range of text-dependent questions that require inferences and evidence based on careful attention to the text. Lessons focus on rigor, critical-thinking, problem-solving, and analytical skills that are necessary for success in college, career, and life.
English Language Development
English Language Development (ELD) Standards are used in tandem with the Common Core State Standards to give our English Learners (ELs) what they need to acquire language and gain access to grade-level standards. The California Department of Education requires that ELs receive explicit ELD instruction (Designated/Dedicated ELD Instruction), grouped by proficiency level. ELs also need access to grade-level standards. CUSD teachers use research-based instructional strategies proven to be effective in helping ELs meet grade-level content.
Event Center
This room is a hub of activity for the school and the community. By day it is where students gather for sports, band practice, educational assemblies and more. After school hours, it is a-buzz with school and community activities such as recreational and team sports, community meetings and school drama productions. This is one of the places where our students build a foundation of good sportsmanship and good health during the school day and compete in team sports after school.
Exploratories
Exploratories are a great way to develop a well-rounded individual.
We look forward to being able to resume these and other enriching opportunities when pandemic restrictions are lifted.
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 non-traditional courses.
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.
Family Involvement
At Monroe Middle School, we’re preparing students to succeed in high school, college and beyond. Research shows that involvement by parents and family members makes a big difference in a child’s success at school. You Make the Difference!
Garden
Located at the back of the campus, the Monroe Middle School garden provides students an opportunity to put their life science education into action. The garden was built by a partnership between Campbell Union School District and various community volunteer teams who believed in the importance of education outside the four classroom walls. Students and staff grow everything from tomatoes and zucchinis to basil and sunflowers, watching plants take root in the raised beds.
Intermediate Band
Intermediate Band is a mid-level performance ensemble. This is a course that may be taken upon successful completion of Beginning Band and consent of Mr. Mason. The Intermediate Band will participate in several concerts at Monroe and the Campbell Heritage Theater.
** Mr. Mason's recommendation necessary
Leadership
Students will have the opportunity to develop leadership skills through a variety of experiences including planning and evaluating events, organizing schedules, personal evaluation, and community service.
Mathematics
Mathematics in today's classrooms require our students to do much more than memorize math facts and formulas. The State Standards demand that students apply their knowledge of mathematical procedures to complex problems where they must explain and justify their reasoning. Our curriculum supports students in meeting these rigorous expectations.
Monroe Monday Minutes
Monroe Monday Minutes is our broadcast station. Leadership students create weekly videos that provide news and annoucements to the students of Monroe. The Monday Minutes are shown in Period 1 classes.