1. Welcome Parents!  Please pick up the following items by the door  10 tips for survive 6 th grade ( if you didn’t have a chance in Camp 6!)  Note Card…  …..if you have something you would like to bring up to my attention regarding to your child(ren)

2. Ms. Jessica Willie Dean of Instruction jwillie1@houstonisd.org

3. Ms. Cecilia Cheng 6 th grade cluster leader ycheng@houstonisd.org

4. Our Support…  After School Study Session  Every Tuesday for ELA in room 220and  Wednesday for Math and Science in room 210  starting on 10/4 from 3:15 to 4:30  Lunch Bunch  In room 220  during lunch  Homeroom  From Tuesday to Friday  At the end of the above school days

5. Technology that will be utilized in 6 th grade  Study Island  Google Classroom  World Culture  Math  English  iStation  Hub  For accessing online math textbook

6. How to get to know …… Students upcoming assignments  Teacher websites (it is under THR website)  Google Classroom  Planner  Compare student’s planner with the above website. Students’ performance  GradeSpeed

7. TH Rogers Middle School Counselor La Dora Matthews Office: West Office Email: Lmatthe8@houstonisd.org Telephone: 713-917-3565Lmatthe8@houstonisd.org

8. Ms. Matthews School Counselor Duties on Campus  Short-term/solution focused Individual Counseling  Student Individual Educational Planning  Small Group Counseling (organizational skills, self esteem, conflict resolution)  College/Career Awareness  Naviance  High School Graduation Plan (PGP)  Coordinate and present campus/community engagement activities  Deliver staff/student development presentations as needed

9. Other Responsiblities/Duties  Section 504 Coordinator  Intervention Assistant Team Coordinator  HB18/PGP Endorsements 8 th grade Campus Compliance Coordinator  Campus Social Studies Vertical Alignment Coordinator  Help with Student Scheduling  Standardized Testing Coordinator

10. Guidance Curriculum-American School Counselors Association Framework Integrated with interdisciplinary academic curriculum Structured lessons delivered to all students and school community Related to the needs of the student and school community

11. TEA/HISD Guidance Curriculum – Content Areas Organizational skills Study/Test taking skills Cooperative learning Transitioning Academic Achievement Career Awareness Interest and Skill Inventory Career Goals Career Development Interpersonal Skills Decision-Making Goal Setting Self Concept Conflict Resolution Personal & Social Growth

12. Guidance Curriculum- Sample Lesson Plan

13. Some Important Information  Duke Tip  For 7 th grade students only  Top 95 th percentile of class and meet test requirements from 6 th grade  Guides families in student academic advancement to attain full potential  Support for academically gifted students  Students will take the SAT/ACT as part of the program  College readiness  $70/$30 enrollment fee  High school applications  7 th grade score and grades  Khan academy (www.khanacademy.org)  Great tool for tutoring assistance  School Wires

14. Help Your Child Get Organized For School  Middle school means “time to get organized”  Disorganization is the greatest complaint made by teachers.  Disorganization ranks as a very close second complaint from parents (rivaling fights and arguments over homework).  Middle school requires students to be more independent and better organized.  Students move from one classroom to another maybe a student is not comfortable with the variety of teachers and their varied expectations.

15. Why Improve Your Child’s Organization & Study Skills?  Better grades  Less stress  More free time  Positive self esteem!

16. Students Book Bag  Students are not allowed to carry their bags from class to class.  No loose papers inside book bag!  Loose papers should always be in the binder or folder, or kept at home.

17. The Agenda  Teaches Time Management!  Helps with setting goals.  Tracks immediate deadlines and long- term ones.  Can use for personal events and info.  Calculate time needed to complete work.  Block out study time in your schedule.

19. The Locker  Some students may only use for coat storage.  Buy or make a shelving system.  Draw a “locker map” and keep it inside the locker door. In case things get messy, refer back to the map to re-organize.  Use magnets to hang up notes/reminders or photos.  *No loose papers!

20. Organized Home Study Space  Paper Management for older school papers  Accordion folders, hanging folders, pocket cases, bins or binders  Container for writing utensils & other tools  Flash cards w/ rubber bands, ziploc bags or card boxes  Desk, table or other hard surface  Good lighting  Mellow music (works for some, but not all)  Away from distractions:  No TV. No cellphone. No computer.

22. Knowing Assignments & Grades 1. Use the teacher websites to find out what your child is learning. 2. Use your child’s agenda to see what assignments are given. 3. Use Parent Portal to see the results of those assignments. (Passwords obtained at main office). *Great Idea: Give your child his/her Parent Portal password so he/she can track personal progress.

23. Praise the Effort  Remember, changing habits takes time and dedication on your child’s part and yours; it’s not an event, it’s a process.  Check in regularly, but try not to nag.  Seek and point out the small successes.  Praise the effort!

24. Questions or Comments