1. Back-to-School Night
2017

2. Welcome
&
Introduction

3. 21st Century Skills

4. Focus Themes No Excuses University John Wooden’s “Pyramid of Success”
High expectations for:
Behavior = Leadership in classroom & school
Academics = Improvement & Achievement
Personal responsibility & accountability
Less parent involvement (Less is more!)
Strategies for success:
Goal-setting, organization, study skills, etc.

5. The greater the challenge,
Character Education:
Quotes of the Week
The greater the challenge,
the greater the glory!

6. Core Philosophies

7. NEU Philosophies

8. The Pyramid of Success

9. Principles for Success - John Wooden
Failing to prepare is preparing to fail.
Perform at your best when your best is required. Your best is required each day.
Be enthusiastic about your work.
Accept that people will test you.
Give cooperation to get cooperation.
Don’t be afraid to fail.
Confidence is not arrogance.
Pay attention to the little things.
Be more concerned with your character than your reputation.  Your character is who you really are,
while your reputation is what others think you are.

10. John Wooden’s Pyramid of Success: The 1st building block is Hard Work,
or Industriousness!

11. Formula for Success Working Hard + Working Smart = Academic Success!!!
Average Work + Average Effort =
Average Grades

13. The power of expectations &
the self-fulfilling prophecy
If not, why not?
How much work in the summer?
The Nathan Story
“Work hard and smart” example
After School Clinic Participation

16. Tools for Success SMART Goals Homework/Agenda/Binder Cornell Notes
Vocabulary Focus
Strategies
Reading, Writing, & Math Problem-Solving

17. SMART Goals Specific Measurable Attainable (Possible)
Realistic (Practical)
Timely

18. SMART Goals Daily Weekly Trimester Year Complete all my homework
Get A’s & B’s on all tests
Trimester
Earn the principal’s honor roll
Year
Earn the Wooden Award

19. S.M.A.R.T. Rewards Verbal Praise Extra Activity Time Special Reward
Pride in achievement!
Principles of Effective Motivation
Consistent Focus
Rewards are most effective when given randomly
Focus on EFFORT, not the achievement (the achievement will come!)
Do NOT pay for grades
A sense of pride in achievement & a job well-done
The Leah Obrien-Amico Story

20. SMART Consequences Disappointment Missed opportunity to earn a reward
Loss of activity
Extra practice/work necessary

21. Tools for Success SMART Goals Homework/Agenda/Binder Cornell Notes
Vocabulary Focus
Strategies
Reading, Writing, & Math Problem-Solving

22. Homework - Homework Clinic: M-F @ 7:45 Aligned with Canyon Hills
(6th grade is considered a middle school grade)
1 - 1½ hours for the average student
Students work at different rates
Additional time may be necessary for reading, studying, & projects
- Remember the “2-Hour” Rule!
- Homework Clinic: M-F @ 7:45

23. Agenda/Planner
Homework & information will be clearly written on the board daily
Students must copy the information completely & accurately in planners
Parents please check & sign daily
Planners will be checked each day by student leaders & weekly by the teacher
(part of study skills/listening grade)

25. Binders Keep Organized Agenda Subject Tabs Homework & Notes
Daily Management
Weekend “Makeover”
Agenda
Subject Tabs
Homework & Notes
Resource “Toolbox”
6th Grade Math Units

26. Tools for Success SMART Goals Homework/Agenda/Binder Cornell Notes
Vocabulary Focus
Strategies
Reading, Writing, & Math Problem-Solving

28. Tools for Success SMART Goals Homework/Agenda/Binder Cornell Notes
Vocabulary Focus
Strategies
Reading, Writing, & Math Problem-Solving

29. Tools for Success SMART Goals Agenda & Binder Cornell Notes
Vocabulary Focus
Strategies
Reading, Writing, & Math Problem-Solving

30. Cinsider & Choose Strategies & Plan
-Use Logical Reasoning -Use a Formula/Rule/Algorithm
-Write an Equation -Work Backward
-Guess & Check (Predict & Test) -Find a Pattern
-Draw a Picture or Diagram -Solve a Simpler Problem
-Make a Table, Graph, or Chart -Make an Organized List
-Make a Model -Act It Out

31. Positive Behavior System
Grading System
Make-up Policy
Parties

32. Communication
1) 2) Personal Note 3) Phone Call 4) Pre-Arranged Meeting
Step #1: Student Teacher
Step #2: Parent Teacher
Step #3: Student Parent Teacher
Step #4: Parent Teacher Principal

33. Class Website Check the class website weekly
Tests & Projects dates will be posted
Use the textbook resources

34. Miscellaneous
Book lists
Projects
Website
Communication
Morning Help

35. Wooden’s Pyramid of Success:
Enthusiasm!
Mondays = NEU Shirt
Wednesdays = E.C./6th Grade Shirt
Fridays = Stanford Shirt
Holidays!

36. Enrichment Activities
Science Camp, Walk-Through the Ancient World, Olympiad, and more!
Fantasy Football
Student Council, Track Team, Color Guard, & Drama Club
Parent volunteer sign-up sheets!

37. Outdoor Science Camp Dates: Last week of November
Thousand Pines (located in Crestline)
Payment is due in full by Parent Conferences; please see your child’s teacher if you have any questions or concerns

38. Adversaries
Of Success

39. Q & A
General questions that benefit the group are appropriate at this time
Please contact me later with specific questions & concerns regarding your child. I look forward to working with you!