1. PERSHING MIDDLE OPEN HOUSE 2011 MR. GREER 6 th GRADE SCIENCE bgreer@houstonisd.org

2. AN INTRODUCTION Mr. GREER - North Shore H.S. Graduate - Southern Illinois Univ. B.S. Mass Communication - Prairie View A&M Univ. M.Ed. Administration -8 th year in Education - Coaching Football, XC, and Track & Field

3. GOALS & OBJECTIVES Maintain a positive/ safe student and classroom learning environment. Ensure all students needs are met to the best of my ability. Establish will, responsibility, empowerment, and communication.

4. UNDERSTANDING WILL 3D + 2D Indoctrination Definition: Will - having the purpose and power of conviction (attitude & initiative) to succeed.

5. 2Ds of the MIND Creates, Assures, and Provides Focus & Direction DISCIPLINE – to bring a state of order or obedience by training or control; managing action Management of Thoughts Management of Feelings Management of Diet Management of Money Management of Time DRIVE – to strive vigorously toward a goal or objective; continuous effort; forward movement. Diligence Persistence Never give up

6. 3Ds of the Heart Creates, Assures, and Provides for Motivation & Commitment DETERMINATION – the quality of being firm in purpose or opinion Firmness of Purpose Fixed Purpose Unwavering Courage DEDICATION - Wholly committed to a cause, idea, or personal goal Commitment to a goal Devoted to a Purpose Give Specific Attention to DESIRE – a longing or craving, as for something that brings satisfaction; to hunger or thirst for Passion Appreciation Respect

7. EXPECTATIONS Be on time… 100% Effort… Complete all assignments and homework… Be prepared everyday for class… Positive attitude…

8. GRADING POLOICY Tests, Quizzes & Performance Assessments -50% – Daily Assign. & Lab – 40% Homework-10%

9. TUTORIALS & CONTACT Friday 8:00 am – 8:35 am bgreer@houstonisd.org 713-295-5240 Ext. 432

10. CHILDREN LEARN WHAT THEY LIVE If a child live with criticism, they learn to condemn. If a child lives with hostility, they learn to fight. If a child lives with fear, they learn to be apprehensive. If a child lives with pity, they learn to feel sorry for themselves. If a child lives with ridicule, they learn to feel shy. If a child lives with jealousy, they learn to feel envy. If a child lives with shame, they learn to feel guilty. If a child lives with encouragement, they learn confidence. If a child lives with tolerance, they learn patience. If a child lives with praise, they learn appreciation. If a child lives with acceptance, they learn to love. If a child lives with approval, they learn to like themselves.

11. Continued … If a child lives with recognition, they learn it is good to have a goal. If a child lives with sharing, they learn generosity. If a child lives with honesty and fairness, they learn what truth and justice are. If a child lives with kindness and consideration, they learn respect. If a child lives with security, they learn to have faith in themselves and in those about them. If a child lives with friendliness, they learn the world is a nice place in which to live. If you live with serenity, your child will live with peach of mind. What is your child living with?