Grades
What is the grading scale in middle school?
A-F
What is the definition of bullying?
Repeated and intentional behavior to harm someone socially, emotionally, spiritually, or physically. The bully has more perceived or actual power.
What stuff is on my Google Classroom?
Course selection an other surveys
Appointment link
Bullying report link
Resources!
When do you ask for help?
When you don't understand something
When you think you might have misunderstood something
When you need something
When there's a safety concern
Is social media bad?
Not when used properly. Social media can connect you to new ideas and people, allows you to share information, learn new things, keeps you entertained, and so much more! It is a fantastic tool when used appropriately, but it can cause harm when it is not.
How can you check your grades?
Skyward
Google Classroom
Who do you report bullying to?
A trusted adult
Teacher
Vice/Principal
Guardian
How can you see me?
Make an appointment
Ask your teacher for a pass
Ask your teacher to call me
I have a question about my schedule. What can I do?
Ask the counselor/Emily
You may not be able to change your classes, but we can chat and come up with options
How can you stay safe online?
Never share your login information, even with friends and family members.
Never share personal information or pictures.
Never meet up with people you meet online unless you have a safe and trusted ADULT going with you.
What happens when you fail a class?
You will be behind
You will be invited to summer school
How can you report bullying?
Face-to-face/talk
Make an appointment with Emily
Have your adult call the school
Can I change my classes?
Sometimes, under specific circumstances.
Electives--as long as there is room and within the first 2 weeks of the term
Core Classes/Advisory--with a specific reason and principal approval
What happens when you're late?
Go to the main office
Get a late slip
What is an UP-stander?
Someone who stops inappropriate behaviors ("That's not cool," "Knock it off," etc.)
Someone who reports others who are misusing social media
Someone who checks in on others
Someone who doesn't stand by and watch something hurtful happen
How can you improve your grade?
Go to tutoring
Take Fridays seriously
Ask for help
How do you stop a bully?
Tell them to stop
Ignore/walk away
Stand up for someone else
Report it
What can we talk about?
Anything! Everything you say in my office stays in my office except when it comes to safety concerns or if you give me permission to share.
Grades, schedules, classes, friends, family, interests/passions, post-secondary planning, career exploration, celebrations, emotions, coping skills, etc.!
How long is lunch and what are some appropriate activities to do during lunch?
30 minutes with a 5-minute passing on both sides
Eat/Drink
Talk with friends
Play outside
Use the restroom
Can you take pictures or videos of others at school without their permission and share them with others and/or on social media?
No.
Don't record fights either.
Can you play sports while you're failing?
No, you need to be passing your classes to play sports
Why do people bully?
They want power/control
They are hurting
They learned it from someone else
Peer pressure
They want to look cool/make friends
What does a counselor do?
Listens to you and makes sure you feel heard and validated, Advocates for change, Tracks data, Creates lessons, Runs small groups, promotes a positive school climate, runs talking circles, creates fun events, promotes healthy coping skills, gets you resources, creates your schedule, promotes conflict resolution skills, and so much more!
How do you walk to class?
Quietly--you can talk, but please no yelling/screaming/stomping
Walking, not running
Mindful of personal space--if you bump into someone, apologize
What are some boundaries you can set regarding social media?
Don't go on 1 hour before bed
Don't go on during class
Make sure your accounts are private
Set time limits
Only let friends you have met in person follow/friend you