Back-to-School Night 2017

Welcome & Introduction

21st Century Skills

Focus Themes No Excuses University John Wooden’s “Pyramid of Success” High expectations for: Behavior = Leadership in classroom & school Academics = Improvement & Achievement Personal responsibility & accountability Less parent involvement (Less is more!) Strategies for success: Goal-setting, organization, study skills, etc.

The greater the challenge, Character Education: Quotes of the Week The greater the challenge, the greater the glory!

Core Philosophies

NEU Philosophies

The Pyramid of Success http://www.coachwooden.com/

Principles for Success - John Wooden Failing to prepare is preparing to fail. Perform at your best when your best is required. Your best is required each day. Be enthusiastic about your work. Accept that people will test you. Give cooperation to get cooperation. Don’t be afraid to fail. Confidence is not arrogance. Pay attention to the little things. Be more concerned with your character than your reputation.  Your character is who you really are, while your reputation is what others think you are.

John Wooden’s Pyramid of Success: The 1st building block is Hard Work, or Industriousness!

Formula for Success Working Hard + Working Smart = Academic Success!!! Average Work + Average Effort = Average Grades

The power of expectations & the self-fulfilling prophecy If not, why not? How much work in the summer? The Nathan Story “Work hard and smart” example After School Clinic Participation

Tools for Success SMART Goals Homework/Agenda/Binder Cornell Notes Vocabulary Focus Strategies Reading, Writing, & Math Problem-Solving

SMART Goals Specific Measurable Attainable (Possible) Realistic (Practical) Timely

SMART Goals Daily Weekly Trimester Year Complete all my homework Get A’s & B’s on all tests Trimester Earn the principal’s honor roll Year Earn the Wooden Award

S.M.A.R.T. Rewards Verbal Praise Extra Activity Time Special Reward Pride in achievement! Principles of Effective Motivation Consistent Focus Rewards are most effective when given randomly Focus on EFFORT, not the achievement (the achievement will come!) Do NOT pay for grades A sense of pride in achievement & a job well-done The Leah Obrien-Amico Story

SMART Consequences Disappointment Missed opportunity to earn a reward Loss of activity Extra practice/work necessary

Tools for Success SMART Goals Homework/Agenda/Binder Cornell Notes Vocabulary Focus Strategies Reading, Writing, & Math Problem-Solving

Homework - Homework Clinic: M-F @ 7:45 Aligned with Canyon Hills (6th grade is considered a middle school grade) 1 - 1½ hours for the average student Students work at different rates Additional time may be necessary for reading, studying, & projects - Remember the “2-Hour” Rule! - Homework Clinic: M-F @ 7:45

Agenda/Planner Homework & information will be clearly written on the board daily Students must copy the information completely & accurately in planners Parents please check & sign daily Planners will be checked each day by student leaders & weekly by the teacher (part of study skills/listening grade)

Binders Keep Organized Agenda Subject Tabs Homework & Notes Daily Management Weekend “Makeover” Agenda Subject Tabs Homework & Notes Resource “Toolbox” 6th Grade Math Units

Tools for Success SMART Goals Homework/Agenda/Binder Cornell Notes Vocabulary Focus Strategies Reading, Writing, & Math Problem-Solving

Tools for Success SMART Goals Homework/Agenda/Binder Cornell Notes Vocabulary Focus Strategies Reading, Writing, & Math Problem-Solving

Tools for Success SMART Goals Agenda & Binder Cornell Notes Vocabulary Focus Strategies Reading, Writing, & Math Problem-Solving

Cinsider & Choose Strategies & Plan -Use Logical Reasoning -Use a Formula/Rule/Algorithm -Write an Equation -Work Backward -Guess & Check (Predict & Test) -Find a Pattern -Draw a Picture or Diagram -Solve a Simpler Problem -Make a Table, Graph, or Chart -Make an Organized List -Make a Model -Act It Out

Positive Behavior System Grading System Make-up Policy Parties

Communication 1) Email russell_bennett@chino.k12.ca.us 2) Personal Note 3) Phone Call 4) Pre-Arranged Meeting Step #1: Student Teacher Step #2: Parent Teacher Step #3: Student Parent Teacher Step #4: Parent Teacher Principal

Class Website Check the class website weekly http://www.chino.k12.ca.us/Domain/911 Tests & Projects dates will be posted Use the textbook resources

Miscellaneous Book lists Projects Website Communication Morning Help

Wooden’s Pyramid of Success: Enthusiasm! Mondays = NEU Shirt Wednesdays = E.C./6th Grade Shirt Fridays = Stanford Shirt Holidays!

Enrichment Activities Science Camp, Walk-Through the Ancient World, Olympiad, and more! Fantasy Football Student Council, Track Team, Color Guard, & Drama Club Parent volunteer sign-up sheets!

Outdoor Science Camp Dates: Last week of November Thousand Pines (located in Crestline) Payment is due in full by Parent Conferences; please see your child’s teacher if you have any questions or concerns

Adversaries Of Success

Q & A General questions that benefit the group are appropriate at this time Please contact me later with specific questions & concerns regarding your child. I look forward to working with you!