Mrs. Tracy Chambers Guidance Counselor Movin' On Up 6th Grade Orientation Mrs. Tracy Chambers Guidance Counselor

Lockers Practice tonight Don’t give out your combination Keep your locker neat and organized Go to your locker no more than 3 times a day At the beginning of the day At Lunchtime At the end of the day

Finding Your Way Around Walk around tonight Map out your courses Don’t be afraid to ask for help

More Homework! Stay organized Take notes USE YOUR AGENDA EVERY CLASS PERIOD! Set aside time for homework every night Homework Hotline Call the regular school number (358-4091) to access assignments in each class. This is updated daily by 4:00pm.

On Schedule 4 minute passing period Going to your locker will slow you down Absences You are responsible for making up work. You have the same number of days as you were absent to make up the assignment Ask a friend Ask your teacher Call the homework hotline

Hint #1: Get Organized Use your binder to organize your things Contents of the binder: Schedule, school supplies, folders (color coded for each class), agenda pages for 2 months, loose leaf paper, spiral notebook Put your papers away when you get them Clean out your binder at least weekly and get rid of things that you no longer need Ask an adult to help you stay organized

Hint #2: Get Involved The best way to meet new people and make friends Choose something you have an interest in and go for it! You have so many choices Sports Student Council Dances Academic Teams …and more!

Hint #3: Ask for Help We are all here to help you -Mrs. Chambers is available in the High School Guidance Office and Mr. Ponto is available in A-8 to assist you. Students or Parents may contact either of them to arrange assistance. 358-4091 extension 205 (Mrs. Chambers) and extension 217 (Mr. Ponto) You won’t be the only confused student…we promise! Don’t be afraid to ASK QUESTIONS!

Parents: Stay Involved Keep the lines of communication open Progress reports Sent home at Mid-term or students or parents are able to be viewed online at any time Report cards One week after the end of each grading period Check online if you have access It is easier to fix a little problem before it becomes a big problem!

Parents: Communication Contact the school with important information (illness, accident, divorce etc.) Parent/Student/Teacher Conferences Thursday, October 9, 2014 3:30pm-7:00pm Friday, October 10, 2014 8:00am-12:00pm Read the “Warrior Drum Beat” Visit the Guidance page of the Wes-Del Website Following the Guidance Department on Twitter. This will provide you with the most up-to-date information (Wes-Del Guidance @ WesDelGuidance) Call to set up an appointments

Your Schedule Classes You Will Take in 6th Grade Language Arts Literature (Reading) Math Science Social Studies Band (optional) Health (1 Semester) / PE (1 Semester) One Semester of two of the following courses: Computers, Art, or Technology

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Middle School Can Be Fun! Come prepared and ask if you need help. We are here to assist in your school success Welcome to Wes-Del Middle School!