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One tip that we would like
to suggest is that you
download the free
ParentVue app on your
phone/device. This is not
mandatory for the
presentation, but it is a tool
that you can use this year
to assist your child.
Type www.Kahoot.it
into your browser and
load the page. You do
not need to do
anything further with
this until we give you
additional instructions.
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Middle school basics
 What does a day in middle school look
like?
 What are the teacher’s expectations?
 How can parents support their child?
 Middle school organization
 Technology and your child
 Career and college planning
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School calendar-The website
is key!!
Attendance policies-Please
use the attendance line or
attendance form on the
website
Scheduling-Will take place in
February
Extracurricular activitiesShould be loaded to SHMS
website by next week
Standardized tests-SOLs will
take place in May/June 2016
Bullying
Regular Bell Schedule
8:30
8:35-10:00
10:05-11:30
11:35 – 1:50
1:55 – 3:20
Release to class
1st/5th Block
2nd/6th Block
3rd/7th Block
4th/8th Block
On A days blocks 1,2,3 & 4 meet.
On B days blocks 5, 6, 7 & 8 meet.
Lunch A
11:35-12:05
Lunch B
12:10-12:40
Lunch C
12:45-1:15
Lunch D
1:20-1:50
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Visit the Stone Hill Middle School website
http://www.lcps.org/shms
Click Staff
Select your child’s teacher
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View syllabi, resources for additional help,
curriculum, project information, and calendar for
homework and upcoming tests and projects
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Students can refer to whiteboards hanging in
house locker areas as well
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Purpose
› Provides an opportunity for students to:
 Complete homework
 Retake tests and quizzes
 Receive additional instruction from
teachers
› 6th and 7th graders
 45 minutes every other day
 Spectrum students go to Spectrum in place of
resource
› 8th graders
 90 minutes every other day.
 Spectrum students have Resource for 45
minutes every other day.
Physical changes
∞ Emotional changes
∞ Intellectual changes
∞ Social changes
∞ Be aware and be informed
∞ Communicate with your child
∞ Teach responsibility
∞ Provide appropriate consequences
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What can
parents do?
Support the school and the teachers
 Make the most of parent-teacher
conferences
 Communicate with the school staff
 Work with the school to resolve problems
 Get to know the administration,
counselors and especially teachers
 Attend all parent programs
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Keep lines of communication open
 Get/stay involved in your children’s lives
 Encourage extra curricular activities
 Help set academic goals/Provide
academic support
 See all midterm reports and report cards
 Use rewards and consequences to
encourage change
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Encourage a healthy lifestyle
 Help improve organizational skills
 Help with time management
 Make homework your child’s
responsibility
 Encourage independent problem solving
 Insist that they attend school regularly
and on time. If they will be absent, call the absentee line 703-957-4422 or
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complete the absentee form found on the SHMS website
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Everyone just needs to figure out their own
system!
Binders, folders, and bookshelves can help
store important papers, homework, and other
assignments
Bringing the right books and binders for A and
B Days
Keeping a planner/agenda book to track
homework and test dates!
Find a quiet place to do work
 Easy way to store and locate papers
and projects after completion.
 Organization Tools: desk, desktop file,
stationary supplies
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(3) Main Storage Systems
 Backback: Fits in Locker, Pockets
 Binder(s): Complete with tabs, Loose leaf
and Folders
 Locker: Effective use of space
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Agendas/Technology (google calendar,
pictures, or texts)
› Writing assignments in planner
› Taking photos of assignments/tests
› Check online!
Use a monthly calendar for big projects
 Create a schedule for yourself outside of
school, including study time
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Studies find that students with involved
parents are more likely to:
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earn higher grades and test scores, enroll in
higher-level programs,
pass their classes, earn credits and be
promoted,
attend school regularly,
have better social skills, show good behavior
and adapt well to school,
Graduate and go on to further education
www.NEA.org, Research Spotlight on Parental Involvement in
Education.
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Homework
Class participation
Organization
Academic success
Classroom time
management
Attendance & punctuality
Focus
Social adjustment
Strengths & weaknesses
Additional comments
In order to protect and guide your child,
learn as much as you can about the
Internet, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Ask
FM, chat rooms, etc.
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Monitor your child’s technology
Have them share with you all their user account
names and passwords.
Ask them to take you places they frequently visit and
show you what they do
Follow your child’s social media accounts
Limit child’s time on social media
Your child does not need a social media account
Internet Safety Presentation TBD Deputy Spurlock*NOT
FOR CHILDREN*
Controls on home computers, their devices (i-Phone,
I-Pad, iPod touch)or wireless within the home.
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Identify abilities and interests
1. Career Exploration through Guidance-Naviance
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Explore career/educational options
1. High School Career & Technology Programs (MonroeOctober 21st MTC Middle School Night 6:30-8pm)
2. Academy of Science/Thomas Jefferson High School
3. Four-Year Colleges
4. Community & Technical Colleges
5. Career & Trade Schools
6. Military
7. Apprenticeships
If you want your child(ren) to consider going to college
after high school, now is the time to start planning.
Preparation
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develop good study skills
encourage them to do as well as they can in
their classes
attend a college sporting event or visit a
college campus
in high school, take recommended high
school courses, sign up for the right tests and
complete the necessary forms.
Students can earn high school credit at
the middle school level
 World Languages: Spanish, Latin,
German, French
 Math: Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra
II/Trigonometry
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Grade point average
(GPA)
Strength of subjects
ACT/SAT scores
Class rank
Recommendations
Special talents
Personal qualities
Activities/awards
Upward trend
Essays
Interviews
PBIS-Positive Behavior Interventions and
Supports
 Ambassador Program
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SCHOOL COUNSELORS
6th Grade :
kevin.glenn@lcps.org (A-Pil)
sarah.obrien@lcps.org (Pin-Z)
7th Grade/Lead Counselor: patricia.bagdasarian@lcps.org
8th Grade
jennifer.alberth@lcps.org
DEANS
6th Grade- karyn.oneill@lcps.org
7th Grade- sebrina.lindsaylaw@lcps.org
8th Grade- mitchell.seipt@lcps.org
All can be reached by calling 703-957-4420 (we all have
confidential voicemail)
Reference Information
Woodburn Press
Linda O’Brien
www.woodburnpress.com