1 / 23

Promoting School Success

Promoting School Success. A workshop to assist you in helping your child be successful in school Presented by the Bonita Vista Middle School Counseling and Guidance Department. How We Can Work Together Topics of discussion for tonight’s presentation. What is expected from a BVM student

jase
Download Presentation

Promoting School Success

An Image/Link below is provided (as is) to download presentation Download Policy: Content on the Website is provided to you AS IS for your information and personal use and may not be sold / licensed / shared on other websites without getting consent from its author. Content is provided to you AS IS for your information and personal use only. Download presentation by click this link. While downloading, if for some reason you are not able to download a presentation, the publisher may have deleted the file from their server. During download, if you can't get a presentation, the file might be deleted by the publisher.

E N D

Presentation Transcript

  1. Promoting School Success A workshop to assist you in helping your child be successful in school Presented by the Bonita Vista Middle School Counseling and Guidance Department

  2. How We Can Work TogetherTopics of discussion for tonight’s presentation • What is expected from a BVM student • How to be successful in school • Resources available on campus and in the community • Working together: Parents, Students, Teachers, Counselors, Administrators • Questions & Answers

  3. What is Expected of a Bonita Vista Middle School Student • Come to school daily and on-time • Come to school prepared to learn • Good night sleep and eat a healthy breakfast • Schoolwork complete & reviewed by adult • All necessary school supplies & books • Follow the rules of the school and classroom

  4. Minimum Academic Expectations Meet the BVM middle school promotion requirements: • Pass a minimum of 21 credits, which includes • A passing grade (A,B,C,D) in all math and English classes Note: Students must maintain a 2.0 grade point average in both scholarship and citizenship to play high school sports and participate in many high school activities.

  5. Compact for Success Middle School Benchmarks/ Expectations • Maintain a minimum 3.0 grade point average (B average) • Earn at least a “C” in scholarship in all English and Math Classes • Pass the EPT (English Placement Test) & ELM (Entry Level Math) tests at SDSU

  6. How to be Successful in School • Daily Routine • Organized • Time Management • Homework & Study • Seek Help • Supportive Parents

  7. Daily Routine • Regular bedtime and wake-up time • Regular study time & location • Nutritious breakfast, lunch & dinner • Fun/ relax/ extra-curricular time

  8. Organization • Utilize Student Daily Planner • Record daily assignments and upcoming test and project due dates • Textbooks & supplies readily available • Backpack, locker & desk at home • Tip: regularly clean-out & organize locker, backpack, and home study area

  9. Time Management • Students need time to: • Sleep & eat • Homework/ study time • Fun, relax time, and/ or extra-curricular activities (soccer, piano…) • When time is not managed we try to squeeze too many things in too little time or we don’t get them done • How we use time reflects our priorities • Closely monitor the biggest teenage time users: telephone, chat rooms, video games, television, “hanging out”/ un-monitored time.

  10. Time Management Activity • For one-week have child keep a log of all daily activities • Log everything: sleep, eat, school, phone, computer, television, study, soccer practice, etc • At the end of the week, review log and discuss positives & and areas that need improvement

  11. Homework Time • Have a regular place for homework • Comfortable: chair, desk, lighting • Neat & Quiet • Well Supplied: planner, textbooks,pens and pencils, dictionary, thesaurus, calculator, etc • Have a homework routine • Find the best time (early morning, late afternoon, etc.) • Take short but regular breaks

  12. Homework Time • Set Goals, Prioritize and Plan Ahead • Keep a “To Do” list and a monthly calendar • Each week assist student in planning upcoming assignments, tests, doctor appointments, soccer practice, etc • Homework every day • Students who do best in school study every day • Students can always get ahead, review, and re-read the text. • Adult should review assignments, verify completion of assignments, and assist student with review for tests.

  13. Successful Students Seek Help Tutoring: • Talk to a parent, teacher or counselor • Attend tutoring • Before/ After-School tutoring • Advisory tutoring • High School private tutoring (paid) • Lunch tutoring • Saturday & Friday tutoring • Tutoring handout available

  14. Successful Students Seek Help Personal/ Social/ Emotional Issues • Today’s students can have many “stressors” in their lives. • Like adults, stress can lead to negative outcomes at home and school. • Successful students talk to an adult (parent, teacher, counselor) and seek advice when in need.

  15. Involved Parents--Parents are teachers too! • Talk to your child about school and everyday events • Model positive behaviors • Keep track of important dates (BVM website) • Attend school sponsored parent nights • Monitor student’s progress in school • Daily homework planner • Weekly Progress Reports • Teacher’s website (schoolnotes.com) • Parent/ Teacher/ Counselor Conferences • Shadow student for-the-day

  16. What not to do: Parent: “How was school today?” Student: “Fine.” Parent: “ Do you have any homework?” Student: “I finished it during advisory.” A Better way to find out what’s going on: Parent: “What did you do in World Cultures today?” Student: “ We learned about longitude and latitude.” Parent: “Can you explain the difference to me?” Student: “Let me get my homework and I will show you.” Parent/ Child Homework Conversation

  17. Working TogetherReport Cards • Two semesters in school year • Two progress reports & 1 final report card per semester. • Report card dates: • Early September (progress) • Late October (progress • December-Final Grades (mailed) • Mid February (progress) • Late March (progress) • Last day of school- Final Grades (mailed)

  18. Working TogetherParent & Teacher Conference • When to schedule a teacher conference. • When requested by teacher(s) • When student has a D or F grade on progress report • Conferences can often be held via telephone or in-person during teacher’s prep period. • Teachers can also be contacted via email • Conferences should be held well in advance of final report card (at least 5 weeks prior)

  19. Working TogetherParent & Teacher Conference • Discuss class expectations & standards • Discuss student’s performance • Class participation • Homework completion • Test, quizzes, written assignments, projects • Discuss areas of success & areas for improvement • Discuss support available: tutoring, study buddy, schoolnotes.com, etc.

  20. Working TogetherParent & Counselor Conference When to schedule a counselor conference: • To begin early preparation for high school, the Compact for Success and other post-high school career/ college options. • Student demonstrating pattern of difficulty with school • More than 1 failing grade • Student not completing homework • Student demonstrating pattern of low citizenship or frequent office referrals • Concerns with student’s emotional well being

  21. Counseling Secretary Contact BVM Counseling Center (619) 397-2220 • Schedule teacher conferences • Schedule student “shadow” • Arrange for homework for long-term absences 3+ days.

  22. Parents are the Most Important Teacher • Even though your child is expressing their independence, they still need your support and guidance. • Talk to your child about school and his/ her personal life • Praise your child’s effort and achievement

  23. Questions & Answers • Parent Handouts • BVM Tutoring Schedule • BVM- Dates to Remember Handout • Weekly Progress Report • High School Tutor List

More Related