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Welcome! C.O.M.P.A.S.S
Freshmen Orientation
-Support the arts!
Remember Our Goals1. Creative Expression2. World View3. Arts-based Community Service
4. Community Partnerships
9th grade Academic Goals* Successfully transition students in
to high school and build a safe and nurturing learning community.
* Develop student awareness and involvement in the Arts
* Establish a strong foundation of literacy skills and academic discipline.
9th Grade Courses
* Technology/ Health* English 1-2 or English 1-2
Accelerated* Algebra 1-2/ AB/ or Geometry* Lab Earth Science* Foreign Language* Fine Arts* Physical Education
Student Support Services:Helpful People to Know
*Compass Administrator: -Ben Martinez
*Compass Counselors: -Lolo Saldana -Steve Pearson
*School Nurse: -Pat Erlandson
Student Support Services:School Loop
*School loop is an online information center which aims to increase communication between parents, teachers, and students.-Check grades-Check homework-Check for upcoming events and assignments-Email teachers
*Both parents and students must register for school loop separately.-Do this as soon as soon as possible (summer
assignments will be posted by June 20th)
School Loop
School loop can be accessed at lbmillikan.schoolloop.com or through the Millikan website (www.lbschools.net/millikan)
*Tips to remember:-Grades change often at the beginning of each
semester, especially with weighted grades-Teachers post grades at different times-Remember to check the “Progress Report”
section to look at assignment records.-Email teachers with questions
Compass Calendar ORCH-A-BAND Spaghetti dinner. Visit to Emerson Elementary to make Red Ribbon week T-
shirts. For unscheduled 7/8 students Annual Beach Walk benefiting Long Beach Children‘s
Clinic. Fall Play – Students help support performing arts. Holiday Angels. Have A Heart for Art with Emerson. Musical 6:30 p.m. Millikan Dance Concert. 6:30 p.m. Visions night. Visions is the school’s literary arts
magazine. Garage sale to raise money for C.O.M.P.A.S.S. senior
scholarships. COMPASS Showcase and Awards. Participating students
will help prepare for the celebration the week prior.
Beach WalkSaturday October 25th 8:00 am – 12:00 pmFamily EventLetter designed to distribute to family,
friends, and businesses (see packet)Millikan Beach Walk donation log sheet.Starting early makes a difference
Wash carsBabysitting
Order T-Shirts for $10 early (First 2 weeks of school)
Beach WalkOrder T-Shirts for $10 early for the whole
family in the first 2 weeks of school.
2008
Check out the Beach Walk link on the Millikan website under “Academics” and then “Small Learning Communities”
C.O.M.P.A.S.S. Booster Club
Tuesday September 30th
6:30-7:30 pm
C.O.M.P.A.S.S. EventsFundraisingCarnivalsSupport
Ram CrewWhat is it?Builds a partnership between upper classmen
and freshmenDance/ football gameCheck-ins/ Lunches with Ram Crew Leader
throughout the year.Designed to support ASB and increase school
spirit.Homecoming floatsRalliesEvent promotion
Ram CrewMandatory freshmen orientation
Receive schedulesTake ID Photo
August 21st 8:00 am to 4:00 pm (Freshmen A-M)
August 22nd 8:00 am to 4:00 pm (Freshmen N- Z)
If you cannot attend contact the office to hold your spot .
C.O.M.P.A.S.S. ClubEvery Monday at Lunch in Rm 579
Get to know upper classmen
Create a more cohesive C.O.M.P.A.S.S community