Counseling Connection

What is a School Counselor?? An adult to talk with about problems you are having that are getting in the way of being a successful student. Assists students with grades, organization, promotion, conflict mediation, etc. Advocates for YOU and helps you advocate for yourself!

Reasons to see the Counselor: Academic Help/Promotion Academic Help/Promotion Organizational Skills Organizational Skills Conflict Mediation Conflict Mediation Being bullied Being bullied To help with Connections To help with Connections Want to talk to a Peer Counselor Want to talk to a Peer Counselor

What do I need to do to get promoted to the high school? Students must successfully pass: 3 years of Math 3 years of Social Studies (Pass Civics and EOC) 3 years of Language Arts 3 years of Science Successfully complete career component

How Do I Pass a Class?? In order to pass a class, students need to acquire 4 points in that subject over the course of the year. A = 4 points B = 3 points C = 2 points D = 1 point F = 0 points

Grading Scale A = 90 – 100 A = 90 – 100 B = 80 – 89 B = 80 – 89 C = 70 – 79 C = 70 – 79 D = 60 – 69 D = 60 – 69 F = 0 – 59 F = 0 – 59 0’s SINK YOUR GRADE!!!!

How Do I Get Promoted to the Next Grade?? Students must pass 4 out of the 6 classes in order to go to the next grade. Students must pass 4 out of the 6 classes in order to go to the next grade. If student fails one or two core classes, student may go to the next grade, but must make up those classes before being promoted to the high school. If student fails one or two core classes, student may go to the next grade, but must make up those classes before being promoted to the high school. If student fails any three classes, student is retained. If student fails any three classes, student is retained.

SAMPLE REPORT CARDS PASS OR FAIL??

Pass or Fail?? Quarter 1 Quarter 2 Quarter 3 Quarter 4  Math C DF F  Rdng DDD D  Science FFF B  World Hist. FFF F  Band B BB B  L.A. DDD D

STUDENT FAILS! RETAINED!!

PASS OR FAIL?? Quarter 1 Quarter 2 Quarter 3 Quarter 4 Math DD D F Reading C C D D L.A C F F D Band AA A A Science CC C C World H. BF D C

STUDENT IS PROMOTED BUT……. MUST MAKE UP CLASSES BEFORE ENTERING HIGH SCHOOL!

How do I “recover” a class?  Instead of an elective, student will have to take the class the next school year.  Student can attempt to recover the class during the summer through Florida Virtual School, which is VERY CHALLENGING!

What is Connections? Meets once a month for about 30 minutes. Non Academic time to discuss issues important to you as a student.

ANTI-BULLY POLICY 5.9

What is bullying? Punching, shoving, or any other acts that purposely hurt someone physically Spreading rumors Teasing someone in a mean way Keeping certain people out of group = isolation

What is Cyberbullying? Sending mean or threatening texts and/or s Posting mean/threatening messages and pictures on Facebook, Kik, Instagram, Twitter, Oovoo, or other websites Posting rumors about someone on Facebook, Skype or other websites Hacking into someone’s account to post messages

What can I do if I am being bullied? What can I do if I am being bullied?  Tell an adult! Let your teacher, associate, school counselor and/or parent know right away.  Fill out a form at the school counselor’s office. You can fill it out anonymously if you would like.  Tell your friends!

What will happen if I am accused of bullying? 1 st Time – Warning goes into your file, and parent is contacted 1 st Time – Warning goes into your file, and parent is contacted 2 nd Time – Two day suspension! 2 nd Time – Two day suspension! Police may be contacted and charges may be filed by victim. Bullying is against the law!! Police may be contacted and charges may be filed by victim. Bullying is against the law!! NO TOLERANCE!!!! NO TOLERANCE!!!!

We can all put an end to bullying by…... We can all put an end to bullying by…... NOT STANDING BY…. NOT STANDING BY…. BUT BUT STANDING TOGETHER!!! STANDING TOGETHER!!!

How do I see the Counselor? Fill out a request to see the counselor form in Ms. Bear’s mailbox before or after school Ask your teacher’s permission (do not come in between classes) You can always me at

See you in middle school! We look forward to having you!!!

Course Selection Ms. Kimberly C. Pizzo Assistant Principal

6 th Grade Course Selection Materials Course Selection Card Curriculum Guide Access Via ( Articulation Documents Survival Guide Summer Reading List Must read two books Must complete the book review for each book to submit to Language Arts Teacher School Supply List Sports Form (Optional)- Notarized and Copy of Insurance Card

6 th Grade Course Selection Materials Course Selection Card  Required Courses Math (Course1, Adv. Course 1 or GEM Pre-Algebra 6) Language Arts (Advanced or Regular) Science (Advanced required application) World History Reading (Advanced, Regular or Intensive(NO Elective) NOTE: Course Waiver on the back of card if space is available.  Selection of 3 Elective Choices (Order of Preference)  Band I (Must sign PE Waiver)  Wheel (PE (18 wks)/Art (9wks)/Research (9wks)  Competitive Physical Education Annual Must be signed by 5 th Grade PE Teacher (Space Limited)

Deadline for Required Materials Due Thursday, February 6, 2014 to 5 th Grade Teacher  Green Course Selection Card  Signed by parent and student  PE Waiver if taking Band I  Signed Academic Waiver if requesting Adv. Class(es)-Only if space permits will waivers be considered.  Sports Form (Optional)- Signed, Notarized with a copy of Medical Insurance Card

SUMMER 2014  Summer Reading Requirement Two(2) Books (From a selection of 6) 2 Book Reviews Due to Language Arts Teacher on Monday, August 18, 2014 (First Day of School-Graded) –List and forms available on the Central Site  Bring basic supplies on first day of school-See Survival Guide List (i.e., paper, pencils, pens, folder, backpack and homeroom & math teacher donations)

SUMMER th Grade Orientation Camp Thursday, August 7, :00am-12:00pm Central Campus Cafeteria (Students Only) Class Rotation Simulation with Teachers, Scavenger Hunt Campus Orientation, Raffles, Pizza Lunch and Fun with Friends NOTE: Schedules and Agendas will be issued on First Day of School Parents will have access to Transportation (Buses), Chartwells, Before/Aftercare, and PTSA from 11:30am-12:30pm Student ID’s and Lanyard (Complimentary) will be provided the 2 nd week of school NOTE: Replacements-ID’s $5.00/Lanyards $3.00

FIRST DAY Middle School-6 th Grade Monday, August 18, 2014 We look forward to having you join us at the Central Middle Campus! !