How to be Successful in the 8th Grade Presented by: Ms. Cronic

Class of Class of 2010 MCMS Class of 2014

How to Avoid Trouble: Follow procedures. Adhere to rules. Respect others. Respect yourself. Step up to the plate!!

What do you have to do to get to High School? You MUST pass the Reading and Math sections on the CRCT. You MUST pass you academic classes. You may not miss more than 15 days in your core classes.

Semester Grading Report Card 1st 2nd S1 3rd 4th S2 FG 30 56 43 92 99 95.5 69.25 No Way!!!!

Retention and Promotion A student may be retained for one of the following: 1) 15 or more absences in the core area classes (LA. Sc, SS, Reading & Math) 2) Failure of 2 or more classes 3) If performance indicates that retention is needed

Dates to Know ITBS – Sept 28th – Oct 6th 8th Grade Writing Assessment – January 20th CRCT – April 14th – 27th

Study Skills Set a regular time to study Remove distractions Have necessary supplies Record assignments in your agenda

It is Important to be Organized: Agendas Understand assignments before leaving class Have a set homework time each day Prepare as much as possible the night before

Making Decisions We all make decisions everyday. Some decisions are easy to make. Some decisions are difficult to make. When decisions are difficult, it helps to know some steps to take in making them.

Decision Making Steps What is the decision about? What are my choices? What could happen if I make each choice? What is the best decision?

Difficult Decisions Katie wants you to skip class with her. She tells you that no one will find out. Katie is your best friend and you don’t want to disappoint her, but you also are afraid of getting in trouble. What should you do?

Making the Right Choice Think about the consequences, before making a decision. Do not let your peers influence you in making the wrong decision. If you make a bad choice, take responsibility for your actions, and learn from your mistake!!

GOAL SETTING Set Personal and Academic Goals for Yourself!! Write down your goals!! ““It must be borne in mind that the tragedy of life does not lie in not reaching your goal. The tragedy of life lies in having no goal to reach.”

School Counselors Can Help With: Personal problems* Academics Goal setting Peer pressure Stress *Confidentiality/Safety Guidelines

School Counseling Programs Individual Counseling Group Counseling Classroom Guidance WOW Pack Mentoring Program Service/Character Program Organization Station (T,W, Th during homeroom)

How to meet with Ms. Cronic - Procedures: Complete a counselor request form. You may get one from any teacher, from Ms. Cronic, or from the office. Give it to any teacher, Ms. Cronic, or give to the receptionist in the office. Wait until you are called or given a pass to the see the counselor.

Make this your best year ever!!! HAVE A GREAT FIRST & FINAL YEAR AT MASON CREEK MIDDLE SCHOOL!!!!