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District Administration Office of Records

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Office"of"Student"Records"District"Administration"Building"123"Main"Street"Galaxy,"AL"99299A2324"

Delgado, Matthew J.

Student ID:"53120276 School:" Camellia Middle School Grade:"8 Age:"13 Free/Reduced Lunch:""No Method of Travel to School: Bus 9 – Green Valley Route

Driven by parents

Test Scores

MATH READING Basic Proficient

Matthew is significantly below grade level standards

Matthew is meeting or exceeding grade-level standards

Special Education Services

Eligibility?: Yes No Referred – Awaiting Evaluation Evaluation in Progress

If yes, specify: Qualifies under category 1: Autism Spectrum Disorders

Matthew qualifies for weekly sessions with a specialist to build handwriting, organization, and social skills. He also qualifies for small group math instruction. Accommodations provided to Matthew include extra time on assignments and response options for______ assessments (see, Services Provided).___________________________


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Office of Student Records District Administration Building 123 Main Street Galaxy, AL 99299-2324

Attendance:

Present Absent (excused) Absent (unexcused) Tardy

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Extra-Curricular Activities: Camellia Middle School Lightning Soccer ______

Home Environment

Legal Guardian(s): Carla Delgado(Mother)____________________

Sibling(s): 1 brother attending Hope Elementary (see Delgado, Jacob M.)_

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Contents Student Schedule .......................................................................................................................................... 4

Grade Report ................................................................................................................................................. 5

Services Provided .......................................................................................................................................... 6

Email Messages ............................................................................................................................................. 7

Miscellaneous ............................................................................................................................................. 21

Student Work Examples .............................................................................................................................. 25

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Student Schedule

Fall Semester

Delgado, Matthew J. 8th Grade

Period

Time

Class

Instructor

Location

Homeroom 7:30-8:00 --- Peters, R. 106

1 8:05-9:00 Math Concepts Peters, R. 106

2 9:10-10:05 English Comp III Gallagher, K. 315

3 10:15-11:10 World History 1490-1960

Valdez, M. 225

4 11:20-12:15 Lunch B --- Cafeteria

5 12:25-1:20 Study Hall (W,F) Campbell, P. (W,F) 325 (M,W,F)

Resource (T,TH) Lewis, Dr. C. (T,TH) 114C (T,TH) 6 1:30-2:25 Biology Landers, J. 004

7 2:35-3:35 Computer Science I Becker, G. Library

* Mondays- One-one-one math tutoring with Dena Lawrence in Library instead of Study Hall

camellia middle school 2255 milky way lane galaxy, al (912) 555-2345

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Grade Report

Please sign and return by October 31st :Carla Delgado 10/17

STUDENT NAME STUDENT ID

Matthew James Delgado 53120276

HOMEROOM GRADE DATE PRINTED

Peters RM 106 8th October 15 CLASS DESCRIPTION INSTRUCTOR GRADE

AL5742 Math Concepts Peters, R. Not

Passing

AL2925 English Comp III Gallagher, K. C+

AL3762 World History 1490-1960 Valdez, M. C Adds unique perspective in class

------- Resource Dr. Lewis, C.

--- Steady progress with organizational skills Depth of knowledge in gaming and science fiction Attempts to interact with peers

AL1296 Biology Landers, J. B- Participates in class discussions

ALE567 Computer Science Becker, G.

A- Excels in independent projects Always engaged in tasks

Parent/Guardian Signature Date


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Office of Student Records District Administration Building 123 Main Street Galaxy, AL 99299-2324

Services Provided

Special Education and Related Services

Delgado, Matthew J.

Description of Service (s)

Staff/Personnel Date(s) of service

Frequency Duration Location

Extra-time to hand in assignments ---

09/07-06/10 As needed As needed ---

Mark responses in test booklet (optional)

--- 09/07-06/10 As needed As needed

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Email Messages

Discussion Thread 1: Matthew’s English teacher (Mrs. Gallagher) wants to speak to Matthew’s resource teacher (Dr. Lewis) about Matthew’s inability to work in groups. Dr. Lewis mentions that Matthew might benefit from advocacy skill building.

From: Kathy Gallagher ([email protected])

To: Charlie Lewis ([email protected])

Date: Wednesday, September 19th, 10:12 am

Subject: Matthew’s Group Project

Dr. Lewis-

I believe that you are working with one of my students, Matthew Delgado, on his social skill training. I thought I would let you know that I assigned a group project for the class yesterday. Things did not go well with Matthew’s group! He was rude toward some of the other students (calling one of my students stupid and boring). I just wonder if he is too immature for group projects, all he talked about all period was video games. Do you have any suggestions?

-Kathy

Kathy Gallagher English Language Arts Camellia Middle School

From: Charlie Lewis ([email protected])

To: Kathy Gallagher ([email protected])

Date: Wednesday, September 19th, 11:22 am

Subject: RE: Matthew’s Group Project

Hello Kathy,

I am sorry to hear that things did not go well in your class yesterday. I have been working with Matthew for two years now, and I have seen a lot of improvement in his behavior and social skills. However,

mailto:[email protected]




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interacting appropriately with peers may just take a little extra time for him. I hope you will not give up hope. He is a unique student with many talents.

Lately, I have been trying to get Matthew to be a better advocate for himself. We have been working through understanding what his needs are and how he can ask for help himself. His re-evaluation is coming up in the beginning of October and I would like to see him take a bigger role. It would be helpful to Matthew if you were to ask him what he needs to better succeed in your class. I will also talk with him about group work when we meet tomorrow. Let me know if this helps!

-Charlie

Charlie Lewis, PhD Stellar School District (921) 555-2005 From: Kathy Gallagher ([email protected])


Date: Friday, September 21st, 10:03 am

Subject: Matthew’s Group Project

Charlie,

He is still not cooperating in groups. He is also so unorganized. I need to do something for him. I do want to see him succeed!

-Kathy

Kathy Gallagher English Language Arts Camellia Middle School



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Discussion Thread 2: Matthew’s mom (Carla Delgado) is encouraging Matthew’s Resource Teacher (Dr. Lewis) to add occupational therapy for handwriting on Matthew’s IEP.

From: Carla Delgado ([email protected])


Date: Thursday, September 30th, 2:54 pm

Subject: Necessary IEP Services

I was looking over Matthew’s homework yesterday and I am concerned about his handwriting. I really want OT to be a part of his IEP for this year. I know that if we list it as a need, that the school district is required to cover it. We need to add that for this year! I am sure that if we administer an assessment for him, he will qualify. I have heard that the McMaster is a good test.

P.S. You should have seen him playing with his little brother the other day. They get along so well!

-Carla Delgado

Carla D. 54782 Sunny Dawn Rd. Green Valley Housing Development Galaxy, AL 99299 (921) 555-2212


To: Carla Delgado ([email protected])

Date: Thursday, September 30th, 3:15 pm

Subject: RE: Necessary IEP Services

Hello Mrs. Delgado,

Thank you for the suggestion for the IEP reevaluation. I have talked to the school’s occupational therapist, Linda Thompson, and she will add a handwriting assessment to the evaluation list for you to sign off on.





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We might also want to keep in mind that Matthew already has three study halls where he sees a specialist for specific needs. Adding handwriting may be overwhelming for him. His handwriting is delayed, but it is not so delayed that I worry about his development. He is struggling in math though. Maybe we could focus on that! Something to keep in mind as we discuss this at his meeting.

Thanks, Charlie Charlie Lewis, PhD Stellar School District (921) 555-2005 From: Carla Delgado ([email protected])


Date: Tuesday October 6th, 1:32 pm


Charlie- It was nice to talk to you at the meeting yesterday. I know that everyone has concerns about Matthew’s math grades, but I think that the extra time to turn in his homework will really help him. My concern now is more focused on his handwriting. Thank you for speaking to the occupational therapist about adding the McMaster to the list of assessments for Matthew’s re-eval. She shared the results with me yesterday, before you got there, and he technically qualifies for OT, so I am really going to push for it!! I know not everyone is on board, but I know it is the right thing for Matthew. He needs to work on his handwriting now, not later! -Carla




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From: Charlie Lewis ([email protected]) To: Carla Delgado ([email protected])

Date: Wednesday October 7th, 2:53 pm


Carla,

I was able to catch up with Linda, Matthew’s occupational therapist yesterday about her assessment results. We also spoke about how he qualifies and what his options are for services. If your family has decided that it is an important part of Matthew’s education, then we can start Matthew on services next week. Linda has openings for Matthew after school on Wednesdays. Will that time work for you?

Thank you,

Charlie

Charlie Lewis, PhD Stellar School District (921) 555-2005



Date: Thursday October 8th, 7:36 am

Subject: RE: Necessary IEP Services Charlie- Yes that will work fine. I am glad the school can see how important this is for Matthew.

-Carla






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Date: Thursday October 8th, 8:35 am


Carla,

I’m glad that will work out for your family. Let me know how the OT works out.

I will, of course, also keep track of his math grades and we can brainstorm things that will help him in the future with that as well! Nice to talk to you,

Charlie




Date: Saturday November 12th, 5:15 pm


Dr. Lewis, We decided to end the OT for Matthew. It was interfering with soccer practice and I want him to really participate in that. I know he says he doesn’t like soccer, but I think it is important to him. The OT did not seem to be very effective anyways. Oh well, he’s so negative about school anyways, hopefully this will cheer him up. -Carla






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Discussion Thread 3: Matthew’s math tutor (Ms. Lawrence) is speaking with Matthew’s math teacher (Mr. Peters) about Matthew’s progress and his in-class accommodations.

From: Dena Lawrence ([email protected])

To: Roger Peters ([email protected])

Date: Monday, October 11th, 1:37 pm

Subject: Matthew Delgado Tutoring

Hi Roger,

I just finished the tutoring session with Matthew for the day. He told me that your class started a new unit today on probability. Do you have time to meet this afternoon so that we can go over the lesson plans and what you would like me to focus on?

He did ok on fractions, but he still could use some extra help. It is just so hard for him to focus on the problems. I do, however, now know that in order to kill a zomboid in Operation: Space you press ctrl+enter+F7. Sometimes I think I learn more than he does in these tutoring sessions.

I asked him about the homework from last week. He still hadn’t started it, so we went over it a little before the period was up. How do you think giving him extra time on his assignments is working? Does it seem to be helping him get more homework turned in?

Let me know what your day looks like!

Dena Lawrence Stellar Schools Tutor [email protected] From: Roger Peters ([email protected])

To: Dena Lawrence ([email protected])

Date: Tuesday, October 12th, 11:42 am

Subject: RE: Matthew Delgado Tutoring

Hi Dena,

Sorry about yesterday – the day got away from me. Would you have time to stop by today instead? I have the lesson plans all ready to go.




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In answer to your question…

I don’t know how to feel about the extra time accommodation. Matthew is just so unorganized and never paying attention. It’s not like he is working on it and just needs extra time. He never pays attention enough to work on it in the first place. We need to look through the data sometime and see if this extra time is actually resulting in more homework turned in.

-Roger

Roger Peters 8th Grade Math Camellia Middle School

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Discussion Thread 4: Matthew’s mom (Mrs. Delgado) is discussing problems on the bus for Matthew with the school principal (Mr. Bernstein)


To: Phil Bernstein ([email protected])

Date: Friday, November 3rd , 2:54 pm

Subject: Unsafe Buses!!

Principal Bernstein,

Matthew came home yesterday and once again the bus driver told me that other boys were getting into fights with him on the bus. This was very discouraging to me-as you can imagine! As you know, we already switched his bus route because he was disagreeing with the students on that bus as well. I don’t know how you are running your buses but I don’t appreciate the total lack of discipline. I don’t even consider Matthew safe anymore!

-Carla Delgado

Carla D. 54782 Sunny Dawn Rd. Green Valley Housing Development Galaxy, AL 99299 (921) 555-2212 From: Phil Bernstien ([email protected])


Date: Monday, November 6th, 11:34 am

Subject: RE: Unsafe Buses!!

Dear Mrs. Delgado,





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I want to assure you that the safety of our students is of the utmost importance to us. I am sorry to hear that Matthew switching buses did not improve the problems he has been having on the bus. In order to get this all sorted out, I discussed the problem this morning with his bus driver, Ms. White. She mentioned that the fight began when Matthew told another student that his new haircut made him look like the alien from his computer game. The other student responded and a shouting match ensued. Ms. White separated the boys for the remainder of the trip.

I was hoping that by moving Matthew onto another route, we could avoid some of these behavioral disruptions on the bus. It appears that more drastic steps are necessary. Ms. White has agreed to try some changes on her bus. To begin, a seating chart will be implemented to keep the two boys apart for the meantime. I am also speaking with Mr. Lewis about skills he could teach Matthew while riding the bus. Would you like to set up a meeting to discuss possible actions?

Thank you for bringing this to our attention,

Phil Bernstein Head Principal Office 12A Camellia Middle School Stellar School District (921) 555-7825


To: Phil Bernstein ([email protected])

Date: Tuesday, November 7th, 9:32 am


We have discussed it as a family and we will be driving Matthew to school from now on.

-Carla

Carla D. 54782 Sunny Dawn Rd. Green Valley Housing Development



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Galaxy, AL 99299 (921) 555-2212

From: Phil Bernstein ([email protected])


Date: Tuesday November 7th, 1:16 pm


Dear Mrs. Delgado,

I am sorry that we could not work out busing for Matthew. I hope that driving him to school will suit your family better. I will make the changes in his records. If at any time, you’d like Matthew again ride the bus please let me know—and we’ll figure out the issues.

Sincerely,

Phil Bernstein Head Principal Office 12A Camellia Middle School Stellar School District (921) 555-7825



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Discussion Thread 5: Matthew’s resource teacher (Dr. Lewis) is asking for all of Matthew’s teachers to help fill out a behavioral worksheet to help Matthew improve his organizational and social skills.


To: Kathy Gallagher ([email protected]); Roger Peters ([email protected]);Gary Becker ([email protected]); Michelle Valdez ([email protected]); Julie Landers ([email protected])

CC: Dena Lawrence ([email protected]); Patty Campbell ([email protected])

Date: Wednesday, December 3rd, 8:56 am

Subject: Matthew Delgado: Behavioral Plan

Hello all,

As you all know, we are working with Matthew Delgado to improve his social behavior as well as his organizational skills during class time. Matthew and I have created a behavioral contract together of how he will perform in class. As part of this contract, Matthew will fill out a checklist indicating the positive behaviors he exhibited during that period.

At the end of the period, Matthew will ask all of you to check to see if you agree with the behaviors that he has performed. Every time you both agree that he performed those behaviors well, he will score points that he can use to be on the computer.

I know you are all incredibly busy, but would you all be willing to help Matthew by filling out this sheet for him?

Thanks for your time,

Charlie Lewis



From: Gary Becker ([email protected])












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Subject: RE: Matthew Delgado: Behavioral Plan

Charlie:

I’d be more than happy to help. Matthew is a great kid!

-Gary


From: Kathy Gallagher ([email protected])



Hi Charlie,

I guess this will be fine as long as it doesn’t take too much time at the end of the period. Matthew is always hanging around at the end of the period talking about some annoying science fiction story. I wouldn’t want to encourage that. He already has problems getting to where he needs to be!

-Kathy

Kathy Gallagher English Language Arts Camellia Middle School To: Charlie Lewis ([email protected])

From: Julie Landers ([email protected])



This will be fine.

Regards,

Julie Landers





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From: Michelle Valdez ([email protected])

Date: Wednesday, December 3rd, 1:58 pm


Charlie,

Great idea! If this works, can we add something about being on time? That kid is late to everything!

Thanks,

M


From: Roger Peters ([email protected])

Date: Wednesday, December 3rd, 2:02 pm


Charlie-

Yes that will work fine for me.

We also need to talk about Matthew’s extra time accommodation. I’m not sure that it is effective. Could I stop by your office sometime this week so we can talk about other options that could help him in math?

Thanks,

Roger

Roger Peters 8th Grade Math Camellia Middle School





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Miscellaneous

How can I be my own advocate?

INSTRUCTIONS: To be filled out by both student and teacher together. Discuss each question and share ideas on how the student could best use each response to advocate for his or her education.

Name: Matthew Delgado (By: Matthew Delgado and Dr. Lewis)

What am I good at?

Science fiction, computer gaming, playing with my little brother, Science (especially space related topics), Computer science

What are my goals for this year?

Getting to level 15 on my PS3 game, turning in more homework, doing better in math,

understanding tests better, Building Social Skills with Peers, Organizational Skills

What would help me reach those goals?

Less stupid soccer practice, more time with Mr. Peters to explain math better, One on one social skill building and organizational training, different options for expressing knowledge on assessments

Who is available to help me?

Mr. Lewis, My Parents, Mr. Peters, All your teachers, the principal, the staff at the school, the school district

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What do I need to ask them?

1) Can I have more time to learn math? 2) Can I spend more time learning homework and classroom skills with Mr. Lewis?

3) Can I have different options on tests that would help me respond in a way that I can understand?

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My Behavioral Contract

I ___Matthew Delgado____ (Name) understand that I am responsible for the behavior that I have in my classes. I will try my best to accomplish my goals every class period:

Use respectful words with my classmates: Using respectful words means that I will say please and thank you to classmates. I will listen to peers until they have completely finished talking before I speak. I will not make rude comments, including “put-downs” or derogatory language (i.e. stupid, ugly, or weird) directed toward fellow peers or their possessions.

Keep my hands off of others property: Keeping my hands off of other’s property means that I will ask for permission before I reach for or touch any object that belongs to a classmate or peer. I will ask to borrow materials if someone else is using them and I will return those materials to that person when I am finished with them.

Have my materials ready for class: Having my materials ready for class means that I will come to class with my book, notebook, and pen every day. I will keep my materials for class organized in my notebook, so that I have all the handouts my teacher gives to me. I will pay particular attention when my teacher tells me about special materials I need to bring for a certain day.

Follow the teacher’s instructions: Following the teacher’s instructions means I will open my book to the appropriate page during classroom instruction. I will follow along with the teacher and my classmates during instruction time. I will ask questions or make comments only when they are appropriate to the classroom discussion.

After every class period, both my teacher and I will check if each of my goals were accomplished or not on my behavior checklist. During my skill-building lessons with Dr. Lewis, I will bring my behavior checklists for the week and we will discuss any discrepancies between my checks and the teacher’s checks as well as any checks I did not earn.

If I earn 10 points for each of my checklists every day during the week, I will be allowed to use the computer in Dr. Lewis’ office during study hall on Fridays.

____Matthew Delgado_____ _____Charlie Lewis____

My Signature My Teacher’s Signature

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My Behavior Checklist

Name: Matthew Delgado Date: Monday, December 8th

Behavior: Did I Act Appropriately in Class?

Total: 13

Homeroom Math English Social Studies Biology Elective (Computer Science)

Points

Did I use respectful words with my classmates?

Me X X X

X

4 3 Instructor X

Did I keep my hands off of others and their property?

Me X X X

X

4 Instructor X

Did I have my materials ready?

Me X X X X 4 Instructor

X X

Did I follow the instructions of the teacher?

Me X X X

2 Instructor X X

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Student Work Examples

Gamer Tag: SciFi111

Avatar:

Favorite Game: Operation: Space

Highest Level: 13 Most Points: 234,598,675 Best Graphic: Second Zomboid in Level 11 Minimum Processing Speed: 1.35 GHz Hard Drive Space: 25GB

Other Favorite Games: Star Trek: The Game, WOW (World of Warcraft), Starcraft, Final Fantasy

Friends: My little brother (awesomebro214), Spacekid214, ILuvGaming1114, YayWOW319, ScienceROCKS

Favorite Part of Gaming: Not having to be at school

Camellia Middle School eGradebook

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Account: Peters427 (Peters, Roger) Subject: Math Concepts I

Student: Delgado, Matthew

IC = Incomplete -- = Missing Assignments

Date Assignment Due Date Points Points Possible

Comments

Sept. 24th Chapter 1 HW Sept. 23rd IC 10 Only attempted 1 problem

Oct. 1st Chapter 2 HW Sept. 30th -- 10 Said he lost it Oct. 8th Chapter 3 HW Oct. 7th -- 10 Was thrown

away Oct. 15th Chapter 5 HW Oct. 14th IC 10 Started first

two problems but did not finish them

Oct. 22nd Chapter 6 HW Oct. 21st 5 10 Needs help with dividing fractions

Oct 27th Test 1 Oct. 26th 62 100 Seemed distracted. Left for bathroom for extended time period

Nov. 5th Chapter 8 HW Nov 4th 4 10 Needs help with probability word problems

Nov. 12th Chapter 11 HW Nov 11th IC 10 Attempted first problem

Nov. 19th Chapter 9 HW Nov 18th -- 10 Lost in locker Dec. 3rd Chapter 15 HW Dec 2nd 2 10 Tutor reported:

Understands concept but distracted

Dec. 10th Chapter 17 HW Dec 9th -- 10 Refused to work on it

Dec. 17th Test 2 Dec 16th 51 100 Was distracted throughout testing

Total 124 300

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