Sixth Grade “Tips for Success”

1. Sixth Grade “Tips for Success” Woodcreek Middle School Humble ISD February 19, 2014

2. RELA teacher Mrs. Surles says… Stay organized!!

3. Science teacher Ms. O’Toole recommends… “Ask questions after reading all of the directions.”Askquestions after you read instructions.

4. RELA teacher Mr. Scott advises… “Don't let others decide who you will become.”

5. Sixth Grade RELA teacher Mrs. Roach emphasizes… “Organization is the key to a middle school student’s success!” TEACHER OF THE YEAR, 2014

6. WMS Nurse, Mrs. Reynolds advises… “Please come to the clinic if you are sick before you contact your parents yourself. If you are sick in the morning before school begins, please stay home.”

7. Our WMS Librarian Ms. Summers says, Please, please, please be responsible and turn your books in ON TIME! You will get fined if your books are turned in late. Thank you!

8. "Don't freak out! It's not as scary as you think!" Theatre Arts teacher Ms. Nolan remarks…

9. RELA Teacher Ms. DeLaGarza believes… “Organization is absolutely a key to success. Please get a student planner and use it as a daily communication tool with your child.”

10. To be successful in sixth grade, RELA Teacher Ms. Trainashouts… Read!!

11. Math teacher Mrs. Young advises… “Sign up for Home Access and then check it once a week. Also, students can attend tutoring with a parent signature in their agenda. They don't have to wait for a teacher to request that the student come to tutoring. “

12. Math teacher Mrs. Wathen advises… ORGANIZATION!!! Keep homework in the same place--go home take it out & complete it. Put the completed homework in the same place each night & put it in your back pack!!!!

13. Science teacher Mrs. Badeaux offers this solution… “Always be respectful and ALWAYS use your better judgment.”

14. Science teacher Mr. Guajardo believes that sixth graders should… “…try new things. Sign up for new clubs and extra-curricular activities. You will meet new people from other elementary schools...try to make lots of friends!”

15. Mrs. Stilley, WMS Orchestra teachers advises… • Make friends by being a friend. • Don't be afraid to be the first to start a conversation-everyone is nervous. • Avoid cliques and be willing to let new people into your group. • Don't hang out with the wrong friends or bad "influencers" • Be respectful of your teachers.

16. RELA Teacher Mrs. Bailey teaches her sixth grade students to… “Listen and follow directions! It will get you very far!!”

17. Band teacher Mrs. Hitt believes that… “Practice, practice, practice, but practice perfectly!”

18. Choir teacher Ms. Lewis says… “Always sing like no one is can hear you! Enjoy being YOU!”

19. World Cultures teacher Ms. Lovell says… Always do your BEST!

20. World Cultures teacher Mrs. Voeltner advises… “Get organized!! You've got 7 classes now and papers can get lost in the shuffle if you're not organized.”

21. RELA teacher Mrs. Duerr says… Remember that your teachers are here to help YOU be successful!

22. AVID and World Cultures teacher Mrs. Johnson says… Use your agenda/planner....write down every assignment, activity, or event in you agenda

23. Life Skills teacher Mrs. Moseray advises, “WMS takes good care of all our kids! Do not worry about a thing. Just enjoy middle school life!”

24. Social Studies teacher Mrs. Harris advises her sixth graders to… Get involved!

25. Band teacher Ms. Fain says… “Whatever you choose to do, do it with your whole heart!”

26. Orchestra teacher Mrs. Hembree says… “Enjoy the moment…Middle School is such a fun time!”

27. Mrs. Rivera in Attendance says, “Regular attendance is important! When you are absent, call the campus AND bring a note when you return. Notes come to the attendance office!”

28. Tips for Success from current Sixth Graders • 1.     Be on time to class • 2.     Always do your best • 3.     No fighting • 4.     Be kind • 5.     Pay attention • 6.     Be respectful • 7.     Make friends • 8.     Stick with 6thgraders • 9.     Get involved • 10.    Join a club