Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS)

The East Avenue COST team meets weekly and is comprised of our administrators, child welfare advocate (CWA), counselor, psychologist, nurse, support staff, and teachers. Students are referred to COST when there are persistent academic and/or behavioral concerns. The purpose of COST is to determine interventions appropriate for the student in question so that s/he can reach her or his full potential as a student.

In this year-long class, English Language students receive additional academic support and targeted language lessons to ensure that they are successful in their regular academic classes.

The Student Success Team (SST) is a problem solving intervention that assists students, families and teachers to seek positive solutions for maximizing student potential. The SST focuses in-depth on one student at a time, and invites the parent and student to participate in finding solutions to maximize student success.

Homework Club meets every Monday and Thursday after school in the library. Teachers oversee the meeting and are on hand to assist students with work. Parent permission is required.

MathCounts gives students an opportunity to work together in small groups on challenging math problems and meet new friends.

A zero period math intervention class is available Monday through Friday from 7:30 am to 8:15 in room O104. Students may be assigned to attend based on their math proficiency or they may attend on a drop-in basis. There is no need to pre-register.

A 504 Plan is created with counselors, teachers, and parents to help students with learning and attention issues learn and participate in the general education curriculum. A 504 Plan outlines how a child’s specific needs are met with accommodations, modifications and other services. These measures are intended to remove barriers to learning.

East Avenue Middle School established The Dolphin Way as a way to create and promote a positive school climate and develop and refine students’ social skills within an academic setting. The Dolphin Way expectations for our students are for them to be respectful, responsible, and safe. Students participate in The Dolphin Way lessons at the start of each school year and receive updates on The Dolphin Way expectations throughout the school year in morning announcements, in classrooms, and at school assemblies. The Dolphin Way behaviors are posted throughout the school, including in every classroom and public space.

Our Positive Postcards are an opportunity for staff members to recognize students for displaying appropriate behavior and positive character. The East Avenue staff mail these postcards home to share student successes with family members.

Dolphin Dollars give staff members an opportunity to acknowledge students who exhibit positive character in keeping with The Dolphin Way. When staff see students doing the right thing, they are awarded Dolphin Dollars that can be redeemed for entries into raffles for various prizes

Dolphin Pride provides students with an opportunity to become involved with our East community. Students keep track of their participation in school events, including clubs, sporting events, and spirit days. Students who earn 75 points or more are eligible for the award. More information can be found on our school website under “Activities.”

Each month, students are nominated by staff members for exhibiting excellent academic and/or behavior attributes. Students receive awards that acknowledge their positive contributions and are recognized in the morning announcements.

Check-in/Check-out is a positive, non-punitive intervention for students struggling with their behavior in a classroom setting. Students in the program set positive behavior goals and check-in with their teachers over the course of the day to receive positive feedback about their progress. Students are able to earn rewards and recognition for making positive changes.

The East Avenue Game Club meets during lunch time and provides students with an opportunity to socialize and make new friends in a fun, game-filled environment.

We offer a variety of clubs to meet students’ interests and are always willing to add new clubs as the want or need arises. Some of the clubs we currently offer include Rubik’s Cube Club, Drama Club, and Gay Straight Alliance (GSA).

Counseling check-ins are available for students on a weekly, bi-weekly, monthly, or quarterly schedule. Drop in counseling is also available as requested by students. Students are able to discuss academic and/or social/emotional concerns

All students in the Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District are participating in the Choose Love social emotional learning curriculum during the 2018-19 school year. Students learn the Choose Love Formula:
Courage + Gratitude + Forgiveness + Compassion in Action = Choosing Love Formula.