Dear Parents and Students of Stivers’ Class of 2023,

Congratulations on your acceptance into Stivers School for the Arts! You are about to embark on an exciting journey intertwining your passion for the arts with your enthusiasm for learning.

Research has shown that students who are on grade level in reading need to read 90 minutes per day to show one years’ worth of growth. Students who are not on grade level need to read 120 minutes per day to show the same amount of growth. In other words….the only way to grow as a reader is to READ, READ, READ!!!

Research has also shown that both speed and accuracy of basic math factsare required of successful students in general and advanced math classes. Errors in basic facts lead to incorrect answers and low scores on tests and quizzes. Sadly, it also leads to a lack of confidence and a dislike for math. Many concepts in 7th grade hinge on knowing your math facts. Studying your multiplication facts using on-line resources or flash cards at least one hour per week will keep your skills up to date and ready for 7th grade math in August. You will have a timed test over these basic facts during the first weeks of school, so PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE!!!

Remember….it is not enough to be talented in your chosen magnet at Stivers! You must also be successful academically. It is COOL to get good grades at Stivers School for the Arts! We are all looking forward to meeting you in a few weeks!

Mrs. Hitchcock

Pre-Algebra 7

7th Grade Cluster Leader

542-7418

IMPORTANT SUMMER DATES

7th Grade OrientationThursday, July 20A – M4:00 – 5:00 PM

N – Z5:00 – 6:00 PM Discuss class schedules, receive general information about the school, wander the building, meet the administrators and 7th grade teachers.

7th Grade

Schedule Preview DayFriday, August 44:00 – 6:00 PM
Drop in any time during the two hour block to pick up a draft schedule, make any requests for schedule changes, receive a lock & locker, pick up textbooks, make an ID badge, pick up opening day information, wander the building.

Stivers School for the Arts

1313 East Fifth Street Dayton, OH 45402 937.542.7380

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