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Welcome to Middle School 2013-2014. An Introduction to Middle School. (School Name) Staff. List staff Introduce yourself. Tips for a Successful Start. TIP # 1 We are glad you are here so keep coming! Attendance……..It Matters!!!!!!! Attend everyday and be on time
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Welcome to Middle School2013-2014 An Introduction to Middle School
(School Name) Staff • List staff • Introduce yourself
Tips for a Successful Start TIP # 1 We are glad you are here so keep coming! • Attendance……..It Matters!!!!!!! • Attend everyday and be on time • Time missed = information missed • Review your school bell schedule and class schedule!
Tips for a Successful Start • TIP # 2 • Come Dressed for Success! • Dress Code: Most Common Violations • ( Fill in your schools most frequent violations)
Breakfast and Lunch • Breakfast is served: • Time and Location Lunch is served Time and location Lunch applications are available ( Have some to handout)
Reviewing your Classes • Every class you are registered for will prepare you for high school • Course preparation for High school graduation ( review graduation requirements, link to current courses) College entrance requirements: A- G classes • College Preparatory and A-G classes in middle school Career objective: • College prep classes and electives
High School Graduation • Fresno Unified School District requires 230 credits to graduate • Most courses are worth 5 credits a semester • A grade “C” or better is needed to receive credit for an A-G course • Complete all homework • Ask for help when you need it • In High School passing grades equal credits
College and University Requirements • English – 4 years (40 credits) • Math – 3 years, 4 years recommended (30-40 credits) • Science – 2 years (20 credits) • Social Science – 2 years (20 credits) • Visual and Performing Art – 1 year (10 credits) • Foreign Language – 2 years, 3 years recommended (20-30 credits) • College Preparatory Electives – 1 year (10 credits) • SAT, SAT Subject tests and/ or ACT
Resources: Assistance Provided • Please fill this in with homework help programs and social emotional assistance. Names and locations.
Get involved! • Sports • (List fall sports) • Maintain a strong GPA to continue to participate in sports 2.0 GPA and above
Get Involved! • Clubs and Organization • Consider your interests and abilities • Select 2-3 to be committed to • Do not become overly involved so that your activities take away from study time • Serve in a leadership role (e.g. President, Treasure, etc.) Middle School Counseling 2011-2012
Get involved • Volunteer • Participating in an extracurricular activity—be it student government, a sport, a part-time job or volunteering—while maintaining good grades, demonstrates: • Time-management skills • Ability to prioritize • Motivation • Responsibility • Leadership qualities
Six Extremely Important Factors in College Admissions • School Achievement 89% • Test Scores 85% • Recommendations 48% • Essay 43% • Interview 31% • Activities 30% • START NOW!
Use School Resources • See your counselor on a frequent basis • Let them get to know you • Take advantage of tutoring offered on campus • Use the ATLAS student portal You will receive your password for ATLAS