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Wednesday, January 6, 2010 from 8:00 - 9:30 a.m. Overview of Pershing Middle School and Grade Six with a Focus on Pershing's Mathematics Program. Meet in the auditorium at 8:00 a.m. for a 30-minute informational session. Visit classrooms with Principal Sullivan between 8:30 and 9:30 a.m. Observe our math classes from sixth grade through geometry and see how we use direct instruction, group work, projects, computer-assisted learning and our SDSU math tutors, to build deep understanding and confidence in our young mathematicians.

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Tuesday, January 12, 2010 from 12:45 - 2:45 p.m. Overview of Pershing Middle School and Grade Six with a Focus on Pershing's Grade Six Physical Education, Elective Classes and Primetime Program. Meet in the auditorium at 12:45 for a 30-minute informational session. Visit Band, Pre-engineering, Digital Literacy, Drama and Physical Education classes with Principal Sullivan between 1:15 and 2:15 p.m. Observe the dismissal of school and visit our award winning "PrimeTime" after school program.   

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Tuesday, January 19, 2010 from 8:00 - 9:30 a.m.  Overview of Pershing Middle School and Grade Six with a Focus on Pershing's English Language Arts and Social Studies Program. Meet in the auditorium at 8:00 a.m. for a 30-minute informational session. Visit humanities classrooms from all grade levels from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Notice how our teachers use a variety of instructional activities and settings to ensure that our students learn the skills to confidently communicate with traditional and digital media.

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Tuesday, January 26, 2010 from 8:00 - 9:30 a.m. Overview of Pershing Middle School and Grade Six with a Focus on Pershing's Program for Students with Special Needs. Meet in the auditorium at 8:00 a.m. for a 30-minute informational session about how we use the IEP to determine the needs of identified children and to adjust the content, methodology or delivery of instruction. Visit classrooms from all grade levels with Principal Sullivan from 8:30 through 9:30 a.m.

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Tuesday, February 2, 2010 from 8:00 - 9:30 a.m. Overview of Pershing Middle School and Grade Six with a Focus on Pershing's GATE and Science Programs. Meet in the auditorium at 8:00 a.m. for a 30-minute informational session. Learn how we utilize strategic thinking, reasoning, creativity, independence, responsibility, collaborative learning and projects in our rigorous core curriculum in order to develop the intellectual gifts of our students.  To see this in practice, visit our science classrooms from 8:30 to 9:30 and develop an understanding of the interplay between mastering core knowledge and using the knowledge for reasoning and learning. Get a sneak preview of our eighth grade science projects, which will be on display.

Overview of our Campus Tours 

A great way to learn about Pershing's dynamic campus is by attending one of our school tours. This is a wonderful first step in making the transition from elementary school to middle school.

Principal Sarah Sullivan begins each tour by meeting with parents in the school auditorium for a 30-minute informational session. Afterwards, Principal Sullivan and the tour group will visit various classes while they are in session.

During the tour, parents will have time to ask specific questions about Pershing. If you have any questions about our school and/or our campus tours, please contact either Pershing's Community Liaison, Maria Kelly (mkelly2@sandi.net or 619 465-3234) or our Administrative Assistant, Linda Lotze (llotze@sandi.net or 619 465-3234).