Support
The people who know what you are going through because they are going through it too
Who are the other students and/or friends
In elementary school you stored your belongings in your desk, in middle school you store your belongings in the
What are lockers
In order to do well on your tests you should...
What is study and complete all homework and classwork
A great way to meet new friends
What is joining a club or sport after school
These people will help you with a smooth transition and will support you academically, personally, socially!
Who are the school adjustment counselors and guidance counselor (Mrs. Miller, Ms. Powers, & Ms. O'Neil)
Special activities that exist in middle school
What are clubs and sports
Intramurals, Yearbook Club, Student Council, STEM, Drama, Allies, Crafting, Chess
If you are confused or need help you should...
What is ask your teacher or school counselor
Your teachers will give you more
What is homework, projects, tests and responsibility
The leaders of you school will be:
Who are the principal (Mr. Curley) and assistant principal (Ms. Franzese)
True or False: You stay with your teacher for all subjects besides specials
FALSE! Within your team you have different teachers, meaning you will have different teachers for different classes
If someone is bullying you, you should...
What is tell your parent, teacher or school counselor...tell an adult
How I get assigned to a team
For the most part, the choosing of teams is random. Teachers try to keep siblings on the same team so that they have the same teachers, assignments, expectations, etc.
Each team is its own unit and family/pack and they really try to build team unity and pride in being on a specific team throughout the year, and it really shows on field day when they all compete against each other!
6th Grade Team Names Include
Tigers, Lions, Jaguars
The number of specials you have a day
What is 2 specials a day
If you see someone else being bullied you should...
What is tell a nearby adult
What I need when walking the halls
What is a hall pass
Specials are
Drama
Art
Health
P.E
Music
STEM
A period in the day where you can get extra help and work done
What is ICE block
If you are feeling overwhelmed, stressed or anxious you should
What is talk to your school counselor to learn some coping strategies because maybe other students are feeling the same way and can benefit from having a group or classroom lesson on stress
Ways to stay organized
Use the agenda books given to you
Keep your locker clean and organized
Organize your binder!
Clean it out weekly
Use folders
Throw away papers you don’t need
Bring home completed and graded work
Don’t forget to put assignments in correct folders so you don’t lose them
Have a designated homework folder...one side should be labeled “To-Do” and the other side should be labeled “Turn-In”
Get an extra big binder if you can