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Parent Prep Seminar

A Parent’s Guide to Transitioning from Middle School to High School

Who you need to know…

• Dr. Gary Davison, Principal
• Dr. Ashley Johnessee, Assistant Principal
• Dr. Kelly Price, Assistant Principal
• Mr. Tom Bass, Assistant Principal
• Dr. Russ Chesser, Assistant Principal
• Mr. Scott Dean, Assistant Principal
• Mr. Rob Meinberg, Student Success Coordinator
• Mr. Drew Ferrer, Athletic Director
• Mrs. Keisha Moore Lead Counselor
• Mr. Scott Luthart, Dean of Students
• Mr. Aubrey Moree, Dean of Students

Parent Prep Seminar Overview

Parent Prep Seminar

• November 2018

HS 101 Nights

• February 2019

Freshman Festival

• February 2019

Round Up

• July 2019

Why Teens Drive Adults Crazy

• Why does HS seem so difficult?

○ Academic ○ Social/Personal Development ○ Athletic/Extra-Curricular ○ Decisions of Future

Why Teens Drive Adults Crazy Symptoms Teens May Exhibit

• Missing Assignments
• Apathy/Boredom (False Representation)
• Over-Commitment
• Social Struggles
• Emotional Pressures

The Difference...

• Differences between MS and HS structures

○ Technology ○ TIME ○ Expectations

CELEBRATE the Freshman Class

Find your Longhorn Pride Realize your potential Experience NEW things Struggling and Succeeding Honoring those Around You Make Your Mark Attitude Makes the Dream Work Never Give Up

Navigating Change: Resources

• Resources

– Gen Z with Tim Elmore – How to Raise an Adult by Julie Lythcott-Haines – Artificial Maturity by Tim Elmore – 12 Huge Mistakes Parents Can Avoid Book Study with Dr. Davison and Tim Elmore – When Achievement Becomes an Unhealthy Pursuit by Tim Elmore

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Navigating Change: Conversation Starters

• Personal

– What is the hardest thing in your life for you right now? – What is your biggest worry? – Who is your best friend? – What is the best/worst part of your day? – What are you GOOD at? – What do you LOVE to do?

• School

– What is your dream job? – What is your favorite class? – Who is your favorite

teacher? Why?

– What is your LEAST

favorite class? Why?

– Who do you eat lunch with? – Do you like going to school? – What would a perfect day

look like to you?

Questions…

Thank you for coming! We will be available for a few minutes after the session to answer your specific questions… https://tinyurl.com/LHSParentPrep

Keep in Touch

• School

– Lambert’s Website – Riverwatch & South Middle School Websites – Social Media – Podcast: Lambert Parent Academy

• Transition Timeline

– December 2018: SFMS Coffee and Conversations – January 2019: RMS Coffee and Conversations – February 2019:

• HS 101 Nights with Dr.

Davison (Feb 5 and Feb 6, 2019) at Lambert HS

• Freshman Festival, Feb.

9th at Lambert HS