Welcome to Williams Middle School Home of the Wildcats

Who is Your Counselor? Michelle Simas A-L Eric Kimball M-Z

Ways We Can Help Academic concerns Peer problems Home issues Class changes You witnessed an incident How to see us

Grades in Middle School Four Grading Quarters Progress Reports Report Cards F Grades Summer School

Grade Point Average (GPA) 2.0 is required to participate in extra-curricular activities such as sports and school dances. 3.0 is required for Counselor’s Honor Roll 3.8 is required for Assistant Principal’s Honor Roll 4.0 is required for Principal’s Honor Roll

Brainstorm Pair with your neighbor and discuss some strategies that can help you be successful in school. Write them down on paper.

Strategies for School Success Attend School Complete homework Ask for help Have a Positive Attitude Listen Focus Respect Your Teacher and Others Take Responsibility for Results

Stay Organized (use of agenda) Bring to all classes every day Write down every assignment and important due dates for projects Check off assignments as you complete them Review your agenda every afternoon before going home Each Monday look at the whole week ahead

Why is Being Organized Important? You will turn in higher quality work You will be a better student You will have less stress You will feel a sense of accomplishment You will succeed in the future

Road Map to Success This year I promise to____,_____, and_______ so I will have a successful year in 6th grade. 

Intimidation & Harassment (Bullying) Many students fear being picked on. According to the U.S. Department of Justice, one out of every four students will be bullied in school this month. What can you do beginning NOW? Do not spread rumors. Refuse to join in when someone is being bullied. Speak up when you witness bullying. Be kind to the target of bullying. Speak to an adult.

Bullying Takes Many Forms Physical hitting, shoving, kicking, tripping Emotional spreading rumors, gossiping, excluding, dirty looks Verbal name calling, teasing, threatening Sexual Harassment unwanted comments or actions Cyber Rude comments on social media sites; texting

What if you are being bullied? Tell the student to stop, that you don’t want a problem with him/her Walk away and go about your business Report the incident (you will remain anonymous) Avoid violence or involving others Many conflicts can be avoided through conflict resolution.

THINK Before You Speak T… Is it True? H…Is it Helpful? I….Is it Inspiring? N…Is it Necessary? K…Is it Kind?

Get involved! Being a part of your new school makes learning more fun. Join a club such as: Anime Club Art Club Card Club Chess Club Drama Club Legos Club Wildcats Weightlifting Club The Next African-American International Leaders

Your Experience Each Day Is up to you! You choose to do your best or not. You choose to be kind and respectful or not. You choose to believe things that make you feel angry or not. You choose to handle your feelings in a healthy way or not. You choose to bully or not. You choose to be yourself or not.