1. How to be Successful in the 6th Grade
Presented by:
Mrs. Parkin & Ms. Cronic

2. Class of
Class of 2013
MCMS
Class of 2017

3. Avoid Trouble: Follow procedures. Adhere to rules. Respect others.
Respect yourself.
Step up to the plate!!

4. BULLYING

5. Georgia Law defines bullying as follows:
“Any willful attempt to inflict injury on another person, when accompanied by an apparent present ability to do so; or
Any intentional display of force such as would give the victim reason to fear or expect immediate bodily harm.”
Any intentional written, verbal, or physical act, which a reasonable person would perceive as being intended to threaten, harass, or intimidate.

6. DEFINING SEXUAL HARASSMENT
Sexual Harassment – “The making of unwanted and offensive sexual advances or of sexually offensive remarks or acts” -

7. Harassment vs. Flirting
Feels bad
Is one sided
Feels unattractive
Is degrading
Causes feelings of powerlessness
Is unwanted behavior
Is demeaning
Flirting
Feels good
Is reciprocal
Feels attractive
Is a compliment
Is wanted
Is flattering

8. Understand the Grading Policy
80-89-B
74-79-C
70-73-D
69 and below-F

9. Turn –in All Work on Time
100= A /2= 50 average F
0= F
100=A 169/2= 84.5 average B
69=F

10. Semester Grading Report Card 1st 2nd S1 3rd 4th S2 FG
No Way!!!!

11. Retention and Promotion
A student may be retained for one of the following
1) 15 or more absences in the core area classes (LA. Sc, SS, Reading & Math)
2) Failure of 2 or more classes
3) If performance indicates that retention is needed

12. Study Skills Set a regular time to study Remove distractions
Have necessary supplies
Record assignments in your agenda

13. It is Important to be Organized:
Agendas
Understand assignments before leaving class
Have a set homework time each day
Prepare as much as possible the night before

14. Making Decisions We all make decisions everyday.
Some decisions are easy to make.
Some decisions are difficult to make.
When decisions are difficult, it helps to know some steps to take in making them.

15. Decision Making Steps What is the decision about? What are my choices?
What could happen if I make each choice?
What is the best decision?

16. Difficult Decisions
Marcus finds the answers to the Social Studies test on the floor. He failed the last test and has been on punishment since then. He has studied a little, but he knows that he hasn’t studied enough to make an A or B. His mother told him that he would remain on punishment until he makes at least a B. What should he do?

17. GOAL SETTING Set Personal and Academic Goals for Yourself!!
Write down your goals!!
““It must be borne in mind that the tragedy of life does not lie in not reaching your goal. The tragedy of life lies in having no goal to reach.”
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18. School Counselors Can Help With:
Personal problems*
Academics
Goal setting
Peer pressure
Stress
*Confidentiality/Safety Guidelines

19. Counseling Programs WOW Pack Group Counseling Individual Counseling
Classroom Guidance
Mentoring

20. How to meet with Mrs. Parkin
Complete a counselor request form. You may get one from any teacher, Mrs. Parkin or from the office.
Give it to any teacher, Mrs. Parkin or receptionist at the front office.
Wait until you are called or given a pass to the see the counselor. You MUST bring a SIGNED AGENDA when you come to the counselor’s office.
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21. Make this your best year ever!!!
HAVE A GREAT YEAR AT
MASON CREEK MIDDLE SCHOOL!!!!