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Wilson Middle School

Wilson Middle School. Where are you now? Where are you going? Planning Ahead…. Who are your administrators & counselors. Principal: Dr. Coulter Assistant Principal 8 th & 6 th A-L: Mrs. Saavedra Counselor 8 th & 6 th A-L: Dr. Makijan Assistant Principal 7 th & 6 th M-Z: Dr. Bruich

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Wilson Middle School

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  1. Wilson Middle School Where are you now? Where are you going? Planning Ahead…

  2. Who are your administrators & counselors • Principal: Dr. Coulter • Assistant Principal 8th & 6th A-L: Mrs. Saavedra • Counselor 8th & 6th A-L: Dr. Makijan • Assistant Principal 7th & 6th M-Z: Dr. Bruich • Counselor 7th & 6th M-Z: Mrs. Gharakhanian • Teacher Specialist: Ms. Hacopian

  3. Counselors are here to help you succeed We provide: Personal/Social: Crying, peer pressure, bullying, self-esteem, organization, goal setting, stress, time management, self-awareness. Academic: Questions about grades, how to set goals to improve grades, where are you now with your progress. College/Career: Where are you going? High school planning, post high school planning and career exploration. Wilson Middle School Counselors follow the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) National Standards

  4. Get involved! Studies have found that students that get involved in school activities (clubs, sports, social events) do much better academically and are more motivated.

  5. How To Improve Your Grades •  Be sure to complete all of your assignments. • Get help each Tuesday-Thursday from 3:00-4:00 in the Homework Lab in room 1223. • Write down your assignments in your Binder Reminder, and have your parents check them each day. • Ask your teachers how you are doing, and come in after school, at lunch, or during snack (whenever the teacher is available) to ask questions. • Pick a “study buddy” in each class to call if you are absent, or if you just want to study together. • Work together (parent and student) on homework, studying for tests, etc. in a quiet environment each night, if possible. • Be sure to check the Parent & Student Connect to make sure all of your assignments are complete.

  6. Set “SMART” Goals S=Specific M=measurable A=actionable R=relevant T=timely SMART Goals should be both short term (achieved in the near future) and long term (achieved over a long period of time).

  7. Stay Motivated • Think Positively! • Accept responsibility for motivating yourself! • Accept the fact that success results from effort! • Reward yourself appropriately after completing a goal, task, etc.

  8. Academic Where are you now? • Credits: 5 per class, 100 required • G.P.A.: A=4, B=3, C=2, D=1 • Example: A, B, B, C, A, B • 4+3+3+2+4+3= 19 /6 classes = 3.17 g.p.a.

  9. What kind of Honor Roll does Wilson sponsor? Wilson Honor Roll: To provide an opportunity for students to receive positive recognition and academic awards, students may strive to reach Torch and Laurel or Sharpest Image designation. Special recognition is given at promotion and awards night. Requirements:For 3 Semesters (both semesters of 7th Grade and 1st Semester of 8th Grade) TORCH AND LAUREL AWARD: 3.6 GPA or better all 3 semesters No U’s or N’s in citizenship any semester SHARPEST IMAGE AWARD: 4.0 GPA all 3 semesters No U’s or N’s in citizenship any semester Completion of 8th Grade Project Torch & Laurel/Sharpest Image Beach Trip – Students may attend the annual beach trip if they meet the following requirements. For 6th Graders, the 1st semester grade of 6th grade determines eligibility for the beach trip. For 7th and 8th graders, the previous two semesters determine eligibility. 3.6 GPA or better No U’s or N’s

  10. How are credits earned? Credits are counted twice a year at the end of each Semester. Every class you “pass” (a,b,c, or d) earns 5 credits. There are 30 credits possible per semester with a total of 120 for both years combined. 0 period and Summer School classes also earn credits!

  11. GUSD Promotion Requirements In order to participate in the 8th grade Promotion ceremony and other end-of-year activities….. All students must have the following: • A minimum of 100 Credits • No more than 4 Fs or 4 Us in Grade 8 • No more than 2 Fs or 2 Us on the last report card at the end of the 8th grade year.

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  13. College/Career Where are you going? Holland’s Interest Survey Career Interests/Skills Post High School Options :CC, UC, CSU, private, trade/tech, military, work High school options/planning

  14. Let’s investigate your career interests Using the Holland Magic Six we will investigate your interests and look at possible career options.

  15. Careercast.com - 4 Core Criteria: Environment (Emotional/Physical), Average Income earned, Stress due to job demands, Employment & Unemployment data 2015 Data Interests/Skills Math Reading Science Social Studies Music &Arts Building &Fixing things Helping People Computers Law Managing Money Sports Nature Top Ten Mathematician Biomedical Engineer Statician Actuary Audiologist Dental Hygienist Software Engineer Computer Systems Analyst Occupational therapist Data Scientist Worst Ten Lumberjack Taxi Driver Enlisted Military Personnel Head Cook Newspaper Reporter Photojournalist Mail Carrier Firefighter Correction Officer Broadcaster www.careercast.com/jobs/jobsRated

  16. Connecting the dots… • Websites: • WhoDoUWant2B.com • Icanaffordcollege.com • Roadtripnation.com • Cacareerzone.com • Occupational Outlook Handbook Bureau of Labor Statistics www.bls.gov/k12/index.htm

  17. High School vs. “A-G” College

  18. 6-year Plus Plan

  19. Testing, testing, testing… • Middle School Common Core, iReady, Physical Fitness Testing • High School California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE ) • College Admissions • ACT • PSAT/SAT

  20. UC/CSU Admissions Stats 2015 UC: Average admit GPA 2015 4.19-3.67 UC Berkley (Highest)/UC Merced (Lower) Min GPA to apply 3.0 UC’s 9 Campuses CSU: Average GPA 2.0min to apply GPA (3.83 San Luis Obispo) CSU’s 23 Campuses http://www.calstate.edu/

  21. FUN is IMPORTANT Finding BALANCE between responsibilities and fun is the key to success……. SO, choose YOUR FUN Relax Listen to music Play video games Do nothing Play sports Exercise Play games Hang out with Friends Read for enjoyment

  22. Messages for students • Be respectful to EVERYONE • Study for tests and quizzes • Don’t believe everything you hear (gossip, he said/she said, drama) • Do your BEST always! • Take advantage of opportunities (join clubs, activities, etc.) • Have a good attitude and know when to ask for help if you are struggling • Keep your eye on the prize!

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