1. 6th Grade Move Up Meeting
Casey Schnieber:
6th Grade Team Leader, Science;
MS Dean of Students
CCDS Parent: Emma(5th), Luke (2nd), Mia (PreK2)

2. The Adolescent Middle School Student is:
Complex Neurologically
Mercurial Emotionally
Complicated Biologically & Socially
An intricate developmental stage

3. 6th Grade Partners Development with Academics to Teach the Whole Child
Move to adolescent independence by…
Developing self-advocacy & time management skills
Designing program around the physical, emotional, social, and intellectual changes of adolescence

4. Advisory Program - AM Mentor and advocate for student
Advise an 8am or earlier arrival…time to “organize, then socialize”
First Things First
- sync OneNote Notebooks
- re-check portal snip for completed HW
- read and respond to s

5. Advisory Program - PM Advisor is primary contact for parents
Parent – Student – Teacher triangle of communication
Students can lead most communication (SLC)
Mon: 20 min study hall
Tues: varies
Wed: 20 min study hall
Thur: 40 min sacred day activities
Fri: MS assembly

6. 5th to 6th Modifications Advisory single gender
1 folder per class…binder or backpack
Homework expectations
1.5 hours on average…time management!
Responsibility and communication
Portal Snip (students) vs Portal (parents)
4 Study halls/wk: advisory & core classes
Cubbies replaced by Lockers
Reflects move to adolescent independence

7. 6th Grade Schedule Enrichment: every other day Core: meet daily
6. French or Spanish with P.E.
7. Band or Vocal all year, with a semester of Visual Art & a quarter each of STEAM & Drama
Core: meet daily
1. Social Studies
2. English
3. Math
4. Science
5. Computer Research
Technology

8. Make a Difference Day Walk-a-thon for JDRF

9. Camp Joy Overnight in April
30+ years of our 30 hour trip!
Goal setting on high ropes, cooperative learning games, and Ohio wetland ecology
SS Ohio unit and Camp Joy’s living history play: Survival on the Underground Railroad

10. Keep the Balance
Don’t let their mood rule your mood…understand the “Roller Coaster”
Keep open lines of communication with advisor and child
Stay involved… not yet independent

11. Physical Change Rapid Growth Hormonal Changes Sexual Development
Encourage stretching and sleep for aches
Monitor nutrition
Hormonal Changes
Channel energy into physical work, recreation, sports, community involvement
Sexual Development
Respect need for privacy
Provide information, hygiene products

12. Emotional Change Mood Fluctuations Idealism / Concerns about Self
Link b/t physical and emotional changes
Expect back talk / bossiness (w/in limits), and adult advice to be rejected
Be consistent with discipline and schedules
Idealism / Concerns about Self
Help child know that everyone makes mistakes
Listen to fears, and stress positives
Help set realistic goals/find positive activities

13. Social Change Allegiance to Peers Importance of peer acceptance
Support changing friendships/looks/trends
Realize family values may be challenged
Maintain consistency in home routines
Discuss alcohol, drug abuse, and social media
Support social activities at home and school
Desire for Independence
Expect rebellion (w/in limits), one syllable answers, and need for privacy

14. Intellectual Change Brain Growth Maturation and Identity Concerns
Expect fluctuations in grades / short attention
Assist in HW organization as needed
Monitor laptop use and media distractions
Encourage independence, provide structure
Maturation and Identity Concerns
Expect both childlike & adult thought processes
Validate their thoughts and accomplishments
Include in family decisions – build self-worth
Quality individual time – discussions deepen

15. Keep the Balance
Don’t let their mood rule your mood…understand the “Roller Coaster”
Keep open lines of communication with advisor and child
Stay involved… not yet independent