1. Sumner Hill Junior High School’s Coffee Talk
Session 1:
Student Success Skills
Heather Norton, Ed. S
Christie Claxton, Ed. S

2. Student Success Agenda
Curriculum – Preparing our students for CHS Graduation Requirements Study Skills Time Management Home Support Educational choices after High School Questions/Share

3. School Support Tutoring when needed (before or after school, HR)
Power School/Canvas Observer
Communication – ing teachers, calling
Parent/Teacher Conferences
Freshman Seminar
Positive Behavior Incentives
Extra Curricular Activities/Clubs
Challenging Course Work
ACT Prep – Homeroom
Study Skills - Homeroom

4. Preparing your Student for Graduation
Four Year Plan
Classroom Counseling in Freshman Seminar
Job Shadow
Subject Area Tests – Biology, Algebra I,
English II, US History
ACT Prep -

5. CHS Graduation Requirements District Graduation Requirements
English – 4
Math – 4 (Must include Algebra II)
Science – 4 (Must include Biology)
Social Studies – 4
Computer – Freshman Seminar
Health - .5
PE - .5
The Arts – 1
Other Credits – 6
Total = 25

6. Mississippi University Admission Requirements
Advanced Electives – 2 One must be a Foreign Language or Advanced World Geography; the second must be a Foreign Language, Advanced World Geography, a 5th math or Science, Engineering or Health Science classes

7. Passing Ninth Grade Earn at least 6 credits Pass English I
Have at least one Math credit

8. Prepare attendance. The hard work though, is not without reward.
Waiting too long to plan and develop academic and extracurricular skills and interests may limit college options. Students, guardians and parents, therefore, have much work to do as they evaluate their college interests, determine academic and extracurricular goals, and plan for the costs of college
attendance. The hard
work though, is not
without reward.

9. Families and School Working Together
Help your student do their best in school by helping him / her :
Always complete and turn in homework assignments
Manage his/her time wisely
Establish a school and home calendar and place it in a prominent location in the home; a smartphone app with alarms and reminders
Being organized reduces stress
Set realistic goals
Don’t procrastinate
Monitor computer games, television, the use of the telephone and the internet.

10. Steps to Encourage Student Achievement
Encourage positive work habits that stress the importance of education.
Become involved in school and encourage basic skills.
Acknowledge success and respect effort.

11. Steps to Encourage Student Achievement
Provide an effective place to study, and provide help as needed.
Encourage extracurricular activities both in and out of school.
Recognize that opportunities to learn are never ending.

12. Connecting with Your Student at Home
Families can help their student address
academic and personal pressures and changes by:
Talking to your student to help him/her become aware of stresses, both academic and personal.
Limiting distractions when students’ study. (monitor TV, phone and internet use)
Encouraging time-management skills.
Promoting daily physical activity, nutritious meals, and adequate sleep.
Monitoring after school activities.

13. Connecting with Your Student at Home
Clearly state values and acceptable behaviors.
Setting healthy limits without being too rigid or strict.
Offer perspective and focus when young people feel overwhelmed by physical and emotional changes they are experiencing and help them understand real and perceived pressures.
Celebrate your students’ academic and extracurricular successes and provide positive involvement by attending school and community events.

14. Develop Extracurricular Interests
Extracurricular interests enable students to discover their talents and skills in athletic, artistic, academic, community service, and other areas.
Extracurricular interests build confidence, create an identity, and encourage students to see the relationship between the classroom and the world around them.
History Club, Science Olympiad, Biology Club, Peer Guidance, FCA, Student Council, Safety Club, Art Club, Educator’s Rising, Foreign Language Club
Crown Club (Girls Community Service Club), CCYL (Clinton Chamber Youth Leadership), Boy Scouts, local churches and community centers, Job Shadow, summer programs and camps

15. Create an Academic Portfolio
Save samples of your student’s best work in core academic subjects and in the arts.
Record completion date and course title on each work.
Keep everything in a folder or portfolio, including records of any awards or honors and the dates received.
Consider creating an electronic portfolio.
Prepare for your child’s high school resume.

16. Options After High School
College or University
Community or Junior College
Trade, Technical, or Business School
Military Service
Civilian Service Opportunities
Gap Year Programs

17. Questions?
What are some examples of how you help your student prepare for school or practice good study habits?

18. Thank you for coming today!
Next Coffee Talk
Wednesday, November 15th
7:30 AM
Sumner Hill Library
Topic: Understanding Generation Z
Thank you for coming today!