Livingston Middle School is an Exciting Place to Learn and Teach
Livingston Middle School is an Exciting Place to Learn and Teach
Middle school years are perhaps some of the most important formative years in a students ’ K-8 education . The Livingston Middle School offers students many opportunities to enhance their middle school experience . Programs are designed to promote academic excellence , tap student ’ s creative sides , promote positive social skills development as well as enrich their overall middle school experience . Here are a few of the extended learning opportunities available for students :.
� MUSIC PROGRAM — All 6-8th grade students have the opportunity to participate in a music elective . Options include : Guitar , Choir , Color Guard , and Band .
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ATHLETICS PROGRAM — All 6-8th grade students have the opportunity to participate in various school-sponsored sports . Students compete against other schools throughout Merced County and Central Valley area . Sports include : soccer , volleyball , cross country , basketball , wrestling , track , and softball / baseball .
OUTDOOR EDUCATION — Every year , sixth grade students are provided with a five-day hands-on learning opportunity at Camp Green Meadows located just outside Yosemite . The camp experience extends learning outside the classroom to the California landscape . The outdoor education curriculum is strongly science-based and aligned to Common Core State Standards . Livingston has the longest running camp attendance record in the county , having participated in the camp for 51 continuous years .
CHALLENGE DAY — Each year two-hundred 8th grade students participate in the Challenge Day program . This one-day experience is a highly interactive process that pairs students with adults to explore positive social behavior and social justice issues , while engaging in exercises that promote tolerance and self-awareness .
( AVID ) Advancement Via individual Determination — This program encourages and prepares students to attend college . The learning and study strategies utilized in the AVID program assist students in developing the skills necessary to navigate their high school and college classes with confidence and success . AVID is offered to 7-8th grade students , however , staff was also able to offer a 6th grade AVID elective .
FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE
A partnership with Livingston High School students to mentor LMS students to help pave the way for a successful high school experience . ——————————
Una asociación con estudiantes de la escuela secundaria de Livingston para guiar a los estudiantes en la escuela Livingston Middle a obtener una experiencia exitosa cuando entren a la secundaria .
B . I . O . N . I . C . ( Believe It Or Not , I Can )
Provides support for struggling students in the social-emotional realm . ——————————
Proporciona apoyo a los estudiantes con dificultades en el área social y emocional .
CLUB LIVE
Students assist in organizing school events , such as Red Ribbon Week and school rallies . ——————————
Estudiantes ayudan en la organización de eventos escolares .
Livingston Schools are leading bilitercy instruction in Merced County ! LUSD is implementing a 50 / 50 simultaneous model in which both languages are developed at the same time . Spanish instruction is delivered by a Spanish bilingual teacher and English instruction is delivered by an English speaking teacher . In Kindergarten , language arts is taught in the child ' s primary language . In first grade the language of instruction is alternated every three days . In 2nd — 6th grade , the language of instruction is alternated approximately every other week . In 7th grade students receive Spanish instruction in science and a Spanish language , literature / culture class . Likewise , in grade 8 students receive Spanish instruction in the Spanish language , literature / culture class and in history .
Students enrolled in the Dual Language Academy ( DLA ) have the option of applying for the ― Bi-Literacy Award .‖ This requires the students to pass rigorous oral and written exams in both English and Spanish . About 10 % of students participating in the DLA program at eighth grade are able to pass the rigorous tests . According to information provided by the Livingston High School , all students who received the bi-literacy award in 8th grade ( Class of 2014 ) passed an advanced placement , college level , Spanish class during their sophomore year in high school .