Scheduling
T or F: I can request a schedule change with my counselor at any point throughout the school year.
False - Schedule changes can be requested during the first 1-2 weeks of the semester.
T of F: At Clayton, Counselors guarantee that you will have at least one friend from elementary school in your classes.
F - Scheduling is based off your interests, needs, and availability.
I need to call home, but I know I won't have time during passing time without being late. What should I do?
Go to class on time, ask teacher to call home, and use sign out sheet to go to the office.
...being late to class?
Tardy
Each school day is made up of _____ classes.
7
(But only 6 teachers since you'll have the same teacher for LA and Social Studies).
Name two strategies for making new friends in middle school.
- Join a team/club
- Spark conversation with a classmate
- Participate fully in community builders
- Plan a study date
- Sit next to new people at lunch
How can I prepare ahead of time to reduce my chances that I'll get lost finding my classes?
- Familiarize yourself with the school map
- Attend registration day
- Check PowerSchool and write down rooms numbers
- Ask for help from a hall monitor
...a chunk of time for one class (e.g. I have math 1st ______.).
Period
Name two methods for getting your schedule prior to the first day of school.
- Registration Day
- PowerSchool
I know I'm supposed to report bullying, but what if I'm scared of retaliation? How can I report it anonymously?
Submit a tip on Safe UT app or safeutah.org/students
Help! What if I get in trouble? Put Clayton teacher's
classroom consequences in order from 1st to 4th incident.
- Parent contact
- Reminder from teacher
- Office referral
- Teacher/student conversation/meeting
1. Reminder, 2. Meeting 3. Parent 4. Office
...main subjects, like math, science, and language arts.
Core classes
We have _____ minutes of passing time between each class.
3
Negative thought: "I will never see my old friends again. We will grow apart."
Reframe this negative thought using more helpful and positive thinking.
- "I will meet new friends."
- "If I put in the effort, I can still see my old friends."
- "My friendships with them might look different, but they will still be there if I want them to be."
I realize I'm falling behind in my classes and have no idea what to study for an upcoming test. What can I do?
Asking for help from someone you trust is the hardest and most important step! Teachers are available many times before and after school or class. Join a study group in the library.
...the class that's like a "home room" where you go over announcements, have teacher check-ins, and connect with other students?
Advisory
After the FIRST day, I realize that I like all of my teachers but one, my 4th period teacher. If I switch out, I'll get a new teacher AND get to have lunch with my friend. What should I do?
Realize that it's day 1 and you should give this teacher a chance. Even if they don't end up being your favorite, it's important to learn how to get along with teachers with many different personalities and styles. You might have a different experience than your older sibling or friend.
A friend asks to copy your homework quick before class. What could you say that keeps the friendship but still does the right thing?
Does the answer include something about showing academic honesty?
I don't know how to use a combination lock!!! Nominate a group member to come up and crack the code.
If locks don't arrive in time...what's Clayton's policy on cell phones and smart watches?
Plagiarism