Fall 2020-2021 Mrs. Castagnari (A-K) & Ms. Haghpanah (L-Z) 1 - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
6th Grade Counselor Presentation Fall 2020-2021 Mrs. Castagnari (A-K) & Ms. Haghpanah (L-Z) 1 Expectations for this Session: Listen carefully. Be patient. We will get to questions at the end. You will not be able to use the chat
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► Listen carefully. ► Be patient. We will get to questions at
the end.
► You will not be able to use the chat
during the presentation, but we will open the chat at the end for questions.
► If you still have questions at the end of
counselor.
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► Sixth grade is a big transition
students begin middle school.
► In middle school students will
move from classroom to classroom throughout the day.
► Some 6th graders may be a
little nervous about this at first and worry about finding their classes.
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► There is no need to worry
► In fact, most students find
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► Middle schoolers also have
an increased workload and academic expectations.
► You will have 6 classes in the
6th grade.
► There are 2 semesters in a
school year. ► You will earn letter grades for your classes.
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► English ► Social Studies ► Math ► Science ► PE ► Elective or ELD
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► You will join Google Classrooms for
each of your classes, even PE. ► Participate daily in each class! ► Submit assignments on time ► Ask for help when you need it! ► You will earn grades and citizenship marks for your classes. ► Grades and citizenship impact your 7th grade classes, so do your best!
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Counseling
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Students will rotate through the wheels each quarter (every 10 weeks). CHeck your teacher name to see which class you have this quarter!
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► Tip #1 Sleep Well. You need between 9-10 hours of
sleep at night so your brain and body can function well. ► Tip #2 Eat Right. A healthy and balanced meal gives your body and mind energy to work well.
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► Tip #3 Do Your Homework. Making a habit to do your homework each night will help you practice skills and be ready for quizzes and tests. It will also show your teachers that you care. ► Tip #4 Pay attention to Your Teachers (virtually and in class). Focusing and using class time wisely is one of the best ways to get ahead in middle school.
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► Tip #5 Think Positive
times when things get tough. We all feel overwhelmed at
positive and know that you are not alone. Remind yourself that things will get better and that you CAN do whatever you put your mind to.
► Tip #7 Stay organized. A little
middle school. Write down your homework in a consistent place, keep pages organized in the right spot, and save your work on your computer
to success not only in school, but in all aspects of your life.
► Tip #8 Get involved. Students
who are involved in school activities, sports, or clubs do better both inside and outside
learning some things are different, but there will be
involved.
► Tip #9 Make small goals. Think about the kind of person and student you want to be each week, set a goal for yourself, make a plan, and stick to it. The best goals are those that are specific and easy to follow. ► #10 Take risks. Middle school is the time when you start to grow up and figure out who you are in the world. Get excited about your future, make new friends, be brave and try something new.It will pay of in the end!
We are all Toll Titans! Within the Titan family, students are grouped in "cores". Cores help students and families make a closer connection in a smaller core group, within the larger Toll family. Students are randomly assigned to cores and each
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ASK FOR HELP
Knowing how to ask for help- also called self advocacy- is very important. Try problem-solving first. When possible, try to figure out the solution to your problem on your
Teachers like it when students try to problem solve before asking for help. It shows independence. Try to use your resources. For example, see if the answer to your question is in your textbook or notes.
Be brave. If you’ve tried to problem solve, but still need help, then be brave and ask your teacher. ► Take a deep breath and remind yourself that asking your teacher for help is a mature thing to do. ► Say to yourself, “Asking for help means I’m
understand.” ► You can also remind yourself, “There’s probably someone else that has the same question, but is afraid to ask. So I’ll be brave and ask.”
Email us please. We are always here for you and more than happy to help. Last name A-K - Mrs. Castagnari lcastagnari@gusd.net Last name L-Z - Ms. Haghpanah mhaghpanah@gusd.net