2024-2025 Aptos Welcome Information Packet

Welcome to 

Aptos Middle School

2024-2025

Information Packet

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Dear Aptos Parents/Guardians, 

Welcome to Aptos Middle School!  We are excited about providing a positive middle school experience. 

Aptos Vision:  A premier performing arts middle school experience that prepares Aptos Scholars to master academic standards, demonstrate 21st century skills and develop a unique perspective to navigate high school and ultimately the world with a sense of purpose, while upholding the Tiger Values. The implementations this year to support the vision:  Block Schedule (83 minutes classes); Increased electives for all scholars, Algebra elective (8th grade only), 

6th Graders:

Step Up occurred on Monday Aug. 6, 2024 from 9-12:30 pm. Students had the opportunity to attend 4 rotations (Physical Education, Classrooms, CYC Beacon, & Band), had lunch and built community, prior to the first day of school. 

School resumes on Monday, August 19, 2024 @ 9:30 am. All students will enter through the front doors of the school on Aptos Ave. Parents will be welcomed by the PTSA representatives in the front of the school from 8:30-9:30 a.m. Parents please leave your student at the entrance, no parents will be allowed to enter the building.  .

Aptos strives to create an environment where each and every student and family member knows they are welcomed, needed, and valued. There are multiple ways to be involved and connect; Committees - English Language Advisory Council, African American Parent Advisory Council, School Site Council, volunteering, attendance at family and school events, donations, fundraisers etc… find a way to connect that works best for you. View the Aptos website for the monthly Tigers Tales Newsletter and to be  informed on the great things that will be happening.  

*Very Important - sign up for ParentVue and share the best and most up-to-date contact information possible for you so that we can share information with you.”  Please review the information packet.

       We are confident that in partnership with our families, your scholar will develop their sense of purpose and                                                    growth in their ability as creative learners. On behalf of the Aptos community, welcome to our new Aptos Tigers!               

In Service, 

Dimitric Roseboro, Principal/6th Grade  

Ronique Williams, 7th Grade Assistant Principal, Curriculum & Instruction 

Kia Clark,  8th Grade Assistant Principal, Culture & Climate 

Beacon Afterschool Program

Dear Students and Families:

The CYC Aptos Beacon Center & SFUSD ExCEL After School Program is pleased to offer our applications for the 2024-25 school year! The Beacon Center after school program is designed in collaboration with the school and is in alignment with SFUSD ExCEL After School Program guidelines. The program is open immediately after school and our daily schedule offers community building, academic/homework assistance, arts and recreation, enrichment classes, STEM exploration, leadership development, and many project based learning opportunities for students. In addition, CYC collaborates with other community based organizations and service providers who will provide programs and services during our after school program. Please note they may require additional registration requirements.

After School Program Hours:

Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays: 4:00pm - 6:45pm*

Wednesdays: 2:15 - 6:15 pm*

(*Times may change based on the next school year's bell schedule.)

Program Fees: $800 for Full School Year

$200 registration fee (non refundable)

$600 program fee

If you have any questions, please Contact Us: beacon@cycsf.org or call (628) 233-6356. We are so excited to have your child join us this year!
 

Best,

Alejandro Escalera

Beacon Director

Amber Rojas

Associate Site Coordinator

Elective Wheels

Transportation Information

Cell Phone Policy

Significant Dates and School Holidays 

2024-2025*

ATTENDANCE INFORMATION

!!!NEW!!!

Submit FULL Day absences via the ParentVUE portal

Starting in the 2024-25 school year SFUSD schools will be able to receive FULL DAY absence notifications from your ParentVUE app or on the ParentVUE website (click here to learn more or watch video on instructions). 

For PARTIAL Day absences, please call our attendance office (415) 469-4520.  In case we cannot answer your call please leave a message including the name of the student (first and last name) date and reason for absence, you can also send us an email with the information listed above to Ms. Karen  arias-hernandezk@sfusd.edu

State law requires the school to call the parent/guardian when students are not in school. For details on absences, please visit the district website here. 

TARDY:

Classes start at 9:30 a.m, students are expected to be in their classrooms!  Students arriving after 9:35 am will be marked tardy.  Late students need a tardy pass from the main office to be admitted to class.

PERMIT TO LEAVE:

If a student needs to leave early for a medical/dental appointment, parents/guardians need to call ahead of time the day of the appointment, send us an email or bring/send a note at the beginning of the day 9:00 - 9:30 am (texts or calls to students will not be accepted).  

A “permit to leave” will be issued to the student in order to leave the school.  Students must report to the attendance office when returning to school from an appointment.

Please make sure you update the emergency card on ParentVue, only authorized names listed on the emergency card are allowed to pick up students. 

ILLNESS:

If a student is not feeling well, they should report to the school nurse and she will determine if the student needs to be picked up by a parent/guardian.  Parents/guardians will receive a call from the school nurse.

TRUANT:

Truancy letters are issued after the 3rd (Letter 1), 6th (Letter 2), and 10th(Letter 3) unexcused absences or tardiness over 30 mins. One absence is defined as being tardy for over 30 min (T30) or being absent for one or more periods in a school day.  Truancy letters will automatically be attached to the ParentVue account on the 2nd Friday of each month.      

APTOS ATTENDANCE OFFICE

MS. KAREN ARIAS-HERNANDEZ

(415) 469-4520   arias-hernandezk@sfusd.edu

Important Meal Program Information 

SFUSD serves nutritious free meals everyday. 

Parents: Here’s how the meal program works 

● At the beginning of every school year all families are asked to submit the annual Multipurpose Family Income Form. Eligible families qualify for school eligibility benefits and every form earns school funding. ● Apply online at SchoolCafe.com or ask your school for a paper form. 

Important Forms

SFUSD Media Consent

SFUSD Emergency/Medical Form-English

SFUSD Emergency/Medical Form-Spanish

SFUSD Emergency/Medical Form-Chinese

SFUSD Emergency/Medical Form-Vietnamese

 Aptos Athletics

Athletics Information

Physical Form

2024-2025 PTSA Membership 

105 Aptos Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94127

Telephone: 415 469-4520

We look forward to your support of our school community! 

I want to join the Aptos PTSA to support our school and be part of the leading nationwide advocacy network for schools and children. Membership must be renewed annually. Aptos Middle School students are encouraged to join. 

Parent/Guardian #1_____________________________________________________________________________ X $10 = ______ 

Phone: _________________________________________________________ Email:__________________________________________ 

Parent/Guardian #2_____________________________________________________________________________ X $10 = ______ 

Phone: _________________________________________________________ Email:__________________________________________ 

Student #1________________________________________________________________________ HR#__________ X $10 = ______ 

Student #2________________________________________________________________________ HR#__________ X $10 = ______ 

Sponsor A Teacher________________________________________________________________ HR# _________ X $10 = ______ 

Total Amount Enclosed $_________ 

Please Make Checks Payable to: Aptos Middle School PTSA (include child’s name, grade). You may also join online here. To sponsor a membership online, please use this form. Completed hard copy membership forms can be dropped off in the main office or mailed to: Aptos Middle School PTSA, 105 Aptos Ave, San Francisco, CA 94127. 

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES 

Aptos Middle School PTSA provides many volunteer opportunities. Please check the box for any that you are interested in and we will reach out to you shortly! 

Cynthia Inaba, Co President

Becky Lai, Co-President

JOIN OUR TEAM! For more information, please contact us aptosptsa@gmail.com

AVAILABILITY 

Check All That Apply: 

◻ School Hours ◻ Evenings ◻ Weekends ◻ Volunteer from home 

JOIN Aptos PTSA TODAY! 

Welcome Letter

Benefits of Joining the Aptos PTSA 

● Supports our school & your child’s education 

● Shows your child that you care about their education 

● Helps you stay connected & informed 

● Allows you to voice your opinion 

● Provides resources & support 

● Develops leadership skills 

● Allows voting power in PTSA budget, events, and programs 

What our PTSA does for Aptos Middle School 

● Supports our students, teachers & staff 

● Builds our community 

● Enhances communication 

● Raises money to help close the gap in the school budget 

● Provides funding for core classes, arts, music, drama, home ec, clubs, lunch activity coordinators, teacher grants & office supplies. 

General PTSA Meetings, 6:30- 8:00 pm. Students are welcome to join. Dates and times subject to change with notice:

• 10/16/24
• 12/11/24
• 2/5/25
• 4/16/25

Here is our school Quick Guide for the 2024-2025 School Year.

Health Requirements for School (7th grade)

Health Information Form 

(Parent/Guardian to complete during registration and return to school registrar) 

Student’s Name _________________________Gender_______ Birth Date ____/___/____ Grade______ Parent/Guardian Name_________________ Phone: Home_________ Cell________ E-Mail___________ 

My Child has health issues that may require attention at school: Yes No If yes, please describe: _______________________________________________________________ 

My child has allergies to the following: ___________________________________________________ My child has asthma or breathing problems: Yes No My child has a seizure disorder: Yes No My child has diabetes: Yes No 

My child takes medication at home: Yes No If yes, please list medications: __________________________________________________________ 

My child will need daily and/or as-needed medication at school and afterschool: Yes No (e.g., Epinephrine auto injector, Albuterol inhaler, Diastat) 

If yes, please list medications: __________________________________________________________ 

If your child has a medical condition not mentioned above that the school needs to know, please explain: ____