Frequently Asked Questions

Use our address locator to see what middle school your child is assigned.

Our address is 1865 Monrovia Drive, San Jose, CA 95122.

Mr. Aaron Brengard is the principal of LeyVa Middle School.

Bulldog Tech is located on the east side of LeyVa Middle School at 1865 Monrovia Drive, San Jose, CA 95122.

LeyVa Middle School has two instructional choices – Bulldog Tech and Bulldog Pathways.

• A highlight of the Bulldog Pathways model is it is an extensive variety of linked elective pathways. This academic learning pathway allows students to go deeper into the content to enact a passion for learning and build upon each individual's strengths. It’s also a chance to try something new. Pathways are linked semester courses where students stay together for their electives in a cohort for the school year. Students in the Bulldog Pathways participate in a six period schedule with language arts, math, history/social studies, science, physical education, and elective pathway.
• Bulldog Tech is one of two New Tech Network Project Based Learning academic programs in our district. Our program is called Bulldog Tech and it is located on the campus of LeyVa Middle School. To learn more about and see if this program is right for your child, visit Bulldog Tech at LeyVa. Registration for Bulldog Tech and the district's other New Tech Network school Lobos School of Innovation located at Quimby Oak Middle School takes place in the spring.

If you are currently attending an elementary school in Evergreen School District:

• Your child is automatically registered in the middle school they are assigned (see locater above).
• If you interested in attending one of our project based learning programs, Bulldog Tech or LSI, you need to follow these steps:
  1. Complete a School Choice application and
  2. Complete an admissions application for the project based learning school you are interested in attending: Bulldog Tech application; LSI application.

If you are currently attending an elementary school in Evergreen School District that is in the attendance area of LeyVa or Quimby Oak:

• Your child is automatically registered in the middle school they are assigned.
• If you interested in attending the project based learning school program offered at your middle school, you need to complete an application to attend this program: Bulldog Tech application; LSI application.

If you are new to Evergreen School District:

1. Enroll your child in middle school at Evergreen School District.
2. If you will be attending a middle school that offers a project based learning school program at the school will be attending, complete the application for your school: Bulldog Tech at LeyVa Middle School application; LSI at Quimby Oak Middle School application.
3. If you are interested in attending a project based learning program not offered at your middle school you need to:
   1. Complete a School Choice application and
   2. Complete an admissions application for the project based learning school you are interested in attending: Bulldog Tech at LeyVa Middle School application or LSI at Quimby Oak Middle School application.

LeyVa Middle School's website address is leyva.eesd.org. You can follow us on:

• Instagram @leyvabulldogs
• Facebook @LeyVaBulldogs
• Twitter @LeyVaBulldogs
• YouTube Channel

The following bell schedules will give you an idea of what a typical middle school day is like.

LeyVa Pathways	Distance Learning Schedule	In Person Schedule
Bulldog Tech	Distance Learning Schedule	In Person Schedule

1. Make sure you child has their Tdap booster shot and two doses of Varicella (VAR). A school immunization law requires all students entering 7 grade in California to be immunized with a pertussis (whooping cough) vaccine booster called Tdap and has received two doses of Varicella. All students entering into 7th grade will need proof of a Tdap shot and Varicella given on or after their 7th grade birthday before starting middle school. Parents need to present documentation of their child’s vaccination record to their elementary school's front office before the end of the school year. If you do not have a primary care provider check out this list for immunization clinics.
2. Make sure your contact information is up-to-date in PowerSchool. PowerSchool is a web-based student information system used by Evergreen School District. In middle school, the system lets parents and students see how their student is performing academically, follow their attendance, and communicate with teachers. You can see what scores they have earned on assignments/tests, if there are any missing assignments, and sometimes see upcoming assignments. A mobile phone app is also available to access the same information.
3. Register for Parent Square. ParentSquare is used for school and district communication, primarily using email and text.
   1. Current ESD students - The ParentSquare account(s) for parents of students currently attending an ESD school will automatically be rolled over to their assigned middle school the week before school begins.
   2. Parents of newly enrolled students need to register for a ParentSquare account after creating a PowerSchool account.
   3. Become familiar with our school website and read our FAQ for New Students.

Read our page about Athletics at LeyVa Middle School.

Throughout the school year various sports are offered at each middle school. Some sports are cut sports and others take all students interested.

There are a variety of extracurricular activities available to students. Clubs, dances, noontime activities, intramural events, Spirit Days, and other events are just some of the opportunities students have to participate in their school. Learn more about what LeyVa offers in the Student Life section of our school website.

All our middle schools offer advanced placement classes in math. In May, all 6th grade take a diagnostic math assessment called Algebra 1/Integrated Math 1 Readiness Test or MDTP. Results from the MDTP assessment AND the 2020 CAASPP math assessment assist in determining middle school math placement.

For incoming 7th graders, all middle schools offer Common Core Math 7 and Accelerated Math 7/8. Students' scoring at a mastery level qualify for advanced math class for 7th grade. Additional questions about the MDTP math assessment, or the district's set criteria for establishing math placement, can be directed to Mrs. Deborah Ashmore, Assistant Superintendent of Instruction. Her email address is dashmore@eesd.org

Students transferring into ESD for the first time as a 7th grader will get the opportunity to take the MDTP at enrollment to see which math class they are eligible to take.

There is no guarantee that enrichment programs like Valdes Math or Math Enrichment will ensure your child is placed in advanced math at our middle schools.

You will be notified in August when student schedules are sent out by mail and/or when class schedules are posted in PowerSchool, which is typically the day before school begins.

Contact the LeyVa school office staff or review the Student Handbook for more policies and procedures.