1. Welcome to Middle School
June 10, 2016
Presented by: Cynthia Kiser
ESL Parent Center Coordinator

2. Be Independent Ask lots of questions
Be sure you understand the assignment
Know where and when to turn it in
NO ONE will ask you for your work
Ask the teacher BEFORE an assignment is due
Network with friends to get information you may have missed in class

3. Be Organized Use your Planner Write information down
Use folders to keep track of assignments
Turn Assignments in ON TIME

4. Be Responsible Get to class on time
Bring ALL the materials you will need to each class
Teachers do not lend materials every day
Put your name on every paper you turn in!

5. Be Observant Watch what other student are doing
If everyone takes notes so should you
If they are reading in a book so should you
If they are listening and trying to answer questions so should you
Follow the rules of each classroom
Not paying attention, tells the teacher you are not a serious student

6. Expect To Work Hard
Studying and Listening all day in English is exhausting
Try to complete the homework (Nightly)
Bring it back with questions
Study for quizzes and tests
You may have to work extra to learn English and Content

7. Be like the BEST students
Go above and beyond
Study every day
Practice Reading and Writing skills in English

8. A Teacher’s Kindness Do not take it for granted
Nice does not mean EASY
You may be graded on a different scale at first and this may seem like the class is “Easy” but this will change.
You are expected to put forth EFFORT

9. Include Others Include do not Exclude others
Make friend from many different Language Backgrounds
Speak English as much as possible

10. No Electronics During the Day
Cell phones need to be turned off and put away during the school day
No Music without permission
Teachers will take away Cell Phones
Parents will need to come to school and pick them up

11. Higher Thinking Skills
Do not just memorize facts and information
A deeper level of Knowledge is expected
Material repeats in higher grade levels
Written responses
Application of Knowledge tasks

12. Be Positive  You may like it or You may not like it here
Being Positive will make the hard times easier
Smiling at people will help you make friends

13. Parent Support Check Planners, websites, email
Don’t rely upon your son or daughter
Help with homework
Ask Questions
Come to events
Make an Appointment before coming to school
BUT… Your child is responsible for themselves and their mistakes…