1. Student Led Conference 2015 -2016 By: First and Last Name

2. Introductions 1) Introduce yourself. 2) Please introduce your parents, guardians, guests, and teachers. 3) Thank everyone for attending this conference.

3. Daily Schedule 8:40 - 9:15Homeroom/SSR 9:15 - 10:15Science 10:15 - 10:25Break 10:30 - 11:30Language Arts 11:30 - 12:10Lunch 12:15 - 1:15Social Studies 1:17 - 2:15Math 2:20 - 3:05Red Specialist/Blue Specialist

4. Rationale 1) Please explain the purpose for this conference. 2) What were your goals at the beginning of the year? How are you progressing towards meeting those goals? Are those goals still appropriate for you? 3) What are your goals for the second semester?

5. Academic Development: Science 1) Give a brief description about what you have been studying in science for the first semester. 2) What have been your academic successes in science this year? Show an example of work you are proud of. 3) W hat have been your academic challenges in science this year? Show a piece of work that represents something that was challenging.

6. Academic Development: Science 1) Grade Predictions: What grades do you think you will earn for... - Daily Work and Homework Completion: 4, 3, 2, 1, 0 - Applies Appropriate Science Skills and Methods: 4, 3, 2, 1, 0 - Understands Science Concepts: 4, 3, 2, 1, 0 2) Look at your report card, were these the grades you were expecting? Are you happy with these grades? 3) What is your plan for next semester? What work habits are you going to change or keep the same?

7. Academic Development: Language Arts 1) Give a brief description about what you have been studying in language arts for the first semester. 2) What have been your academic successes in language arts this year? Show an example of work you are proud of. 3) W hat have been your academic challenges in language arts this year? Show a piece of work that represents something that was challenging.

8. Academic Development: Language Arts 1) Grade Predictions: What grades do you think you will earn for... - Daily work and homework completion: + / - - Summarizes a text objectively & determines a theme/main idea with supporting details: 4, 3, - Reads and comprehends grade level literature and informational text: 4, 3, 2, 1, 0 - Writes explanatory pieces to examine a topic an convey ideas, concepts and information - Writes narratives about real or imagined experiences: 4, 3, 2, 1, 0 - Speaking and Listening – uses appropriate eye contact, volume and pronunciation when presenting on a topic or text: 4, 3, 2, 1, 0 - Language – demonstrates command of standard English grammar & conventions: 4, 3, 2, 1 2) Look at your report card, were these the grades you were expecting? Are you happy with these grades? 3) What is your plan for next semester? What work habits are you going to change or keep the same? Click here to open Student Access (Grades)

9. Academic Development: Social Studies 1) Give a brief description about what you have been studying in social studies for the first semester. 2) What have been your academic successes in social studies this year? Show an example of work you are proud of. 3) W hat have been your academic challenges in social studies this year? Show a piece of work that represents something that was challenging.

10. Academic Development: Social Studies 1) Grade Predictions: What grades do you think you will earn for... - Daily Work and Homework Completion: 4, 3, 2, 1, 0 - Understands Geographic Concepts: 4, 3, 2, 1, 0 - Understands Ancient History: 4, 3, 2, 1, 0 2) Look at your report card, were these the grades you were expecting? Are you happy with these grades? 3) What is your plan for next semester? What work habits are you going to change or keep the same?

11. Academic Development: Math 1) Give a brief description about what you have been studying in math for the first semester. 2) What have been your academic successes in math this year? Show an example of work you are proud of. 3) W hat have been your academic challenges in math this year? Show a piece of work that represents something that was challenging.

12. Academic Development: Math 1) Grade Predictions: What grades do you think you will earn for... - Daily Work and Homework Completion: + / - - Number Systems (ATN): 4, 3, 2, 1, 0 - Measurement (SD): 4, 3, 2, 1, 0 2) Look at your report card, were these the grades you were expecting? Are you happy with these grades? 3) What is your plan for next semester? What work habits are you going to change or keep the same?

13. Academic Development: Specialist #1 1) Give a brief description about what you have been doing in specialist for the first semester. 2) What have been your successes in your specialist class this year? Show an example of work you are proud of. 3) W hat have been your challenges in your specialist class this year? Show a piece of work that represents something that was challenging.

14. Academic Development: Specialist #1 1) Grade Predictions: What grades do you think you will earn for... - Performance: 4, 3, 2, 1, 0 - Behavior: + / - 2) Look at your report card, were these the grades you were expecting? Are you happy with these grades? 3) Do you have this Specialist next semester? If so, what work habits are you going to change or keep the same?

15. Academic Development: Specialist #2 1) Give a brief description about what you have been doing in specialist for the first semester. 2) What have been your successes in your specialist class this year? Show an example of work you are proud of. 3) W hat have been your challenges in your specialist class this year? Show a piece of work that represents something that was challenging.

16. Academic Development: Specialist #2 1) Grade Predictions: What grades do you think you will earn for... - Performance: 4, 3, 2, 1, 0 - Behavior: + / - 2) Look at your report card, were these the grades you were expecting? Are you happy with these grades? 3) Do you have this Specialist next semester? If so, what work habits are you going to change and keep the same?

17. Characteristics of a Cooperative and Responsible Learner Interacts and works effectively with others Follows all school and classroom rules and accepts responsibility for personal actions Demonstrates confidence, participates, asks questions, and lets needs be known Works well independently and uses time productively Listens attentively and follows directions Completes work carefully and legibly Organizes work space, assignments, and materials Perseveres with challenging tasks Please score your self in the categories listed below. + = Consistently (all of the time) / = Progressing (most of the time - more often than not) - = Developing (some of the time) Look at your report card, do your evaluations match those of your teachers?

18. Questions and Comments 1) Is there anything else you would like to share? 2) Please ask the audience for questions - listen carefully. Answer the questions respectfully and completely.

19. Thank You! Please thank everyone who attended your conference.