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Setting Up School Success
Abington Junior High
Parent Workshop
Rochele Haynes
Nicholas Vouriotis
10/10/2018
From Elementary to Junior High…
O Elementary
O Smaller classes
O Less movement
O Only a couple
different teachers per
day
O Responsibility may be
more teacher directed
O Junior High School
O Bigger building
O Change classes every
45 minutes
O Up to 8 different
teachers per day
O Greater expectations
of and opportunities
for responsibility
Topics for SuccessO Homework
O Attendance
O Study Place
O Homework Routine
O Staying Organized
O Getting Involved
O Working with School Staff
O Keys to Each School Year
O Tips for Parents
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Homework
O Assignment book
O Study habits
O Parent assistance
O Using Skyward
Time ManagementO Create a schedule for your student
that allots time for work and play.
O Do work in smaller chunks. This ensures that your student won’t be overwhelmed later by doing a little bit each day
O Make a “to-do” list and check things off as your student complete them.
O Use the assignment book to keep up with your tasks.
Sample schedule
3:30 – 4:00 break / snack
4:00 – 4:15 check homework book / skyward
4:15 – 5:00 assignment completion
5:00 – 5:15 organize school bag / leave homework for
family check
After dinner – study / review if necessary
*extra curricular activities will impact timeline
Study Better
O Review notes daily for 5 – 10 minutes.
Identify main ideas, key concepts, important
names/phrases/information that are likely
to be on a test or quiz.
O Feel free to highlight these items. This will
make it easier when studying them later.
Study Better
O Find a quiet place without distractions (i.e., away from windows, televisions, cell phones, etc).
O Try to set up a consistent time and place to study
O Make sure your student has all necessary materials at their seat
O Do the hardest things first; do an easier task after a challenging one
O Schedule a 10 minute break every 30 – 40 minutes.
Staying OrganizedO Book bags – cleaning
O Weekly
O Marking Periods
O Teacher recommendations
O Monthly calendar
O Folders/Binders
Test Better
O Begin reviewing early (5 – 7 days)O Have short daily review sessions (20 – 30
minutes a night). The more your student sees something, the better they will remember it!
O Review with someone else (If this works for your student and they can stay on task!)
O Do a big review early. This gives time to ask questions and seek clarification for things they need to understand better (3 days)
O Study the most difficult material when your student is fresh, not when they are tired.
Get Involved!
O The Junior High has an incredible array of clubs, sports, and activities throughout the school year.
O Your child should aim to join at least 2 activities each school year.
O Will improve their overall satisfaction with their school experience and help them to take ownership and pride in the things that they do here.
Some Activities Include…
O Science Club
O Tada
O Student Council
O Yearbook
O School Store
O Art Club
O Literary Magazine
O School Musical
O History Club
O PRIDE Plus
O School News Paper
O GSA
O Coding Club
O Alternative Sports Club
O Builders’ Club
O V.I.B.E.
O I.M.A.G.I.N.E.
O Reading Olympics
Sports Include
O Football
O Soccer
O Field Hockey
O Tennis
O Wrestling
O Basketball
O Cheerleading
O Track and Field
O Softball
O Baseball
O Lacrosse
Attendance
O Crucial to School Success
O Illness/Absence
O Attendance office
O Getting missed work
O Notification of extended absences
O Compulsory School Attendance
O Procedures
Absence Procedures
O When your child is absent from school:
O Call absence line
O Check skyward for missed assignments
O Upon returning to school:
O Turn in absence note to attendance office
O Student checks in with each teacher regarding missed work
O 3 or more consecutive days
O Contact guidance counselor for work request
O Will take 24 hours to gather work
O Need medical note for excusal
Working with School Staff
O Email
O Phone calls
O Conferences
O Contacting staff member directly
Keys to Each School YearO 7th
O Transition from 6th to 7th
O Work habitsO National Junior Honor Society (NJHS)O Participation in Extra Curricular ActivitiesO Standardized Tests
O 8th
O NJHS beginsO Improving skillsO Standardized Tests
O 9th
O 1st year High SchoolO TranscriptO Planning for the futureO Prioritize extra curricular activities
Things Parents Can Do
O Read school handbook
O Check website regularly
O Use “Skyward”
O Notify counselor with changes
O Behavior/Attitude
O Academics
O Reasons for change
Myths
O “I did my homework in school.”
O “It doesn’t count.”
O “The teacher isn’t going to check it.”
O “It’s 7th grade, I need to be independent.”
O “I have study hall tomorrow morning.”
Tips for Parentsfrom the National PTA
O Assume your child will have homework
every night.
O Stay in touch with teachers, and ask how
you can help support their lessons.
O Remember, you and teachers want the
same thing: to help your children learn.
O Don’t do your children’s work for them.
Help them learn to do it themselves.
Tips for Parents (cont.)
O Show your children that you think homework
is important. Ask to see their work if you
haven’t been home while they are doing it.
O Praise your children regularly for showing
improvement.
O Help older students organize assignments
by recording them in a calendar or planner.
Questions & Comments
