Counseling Connection

What is a School Counselor??

• An adult to talk with about problems you are having that are getting in the way of being a successful student.

• Assists students with grades, organization, promotion, conflict mediation, etc.

• Advocates for YOU and helps you advocate for yourself!

Reasons to see the Counselor:Reasons to see the Counselor:

Academic Help/PromotionAcademic Help/Promotion Organizational SkillsOrganizational Skills Conflict MediationConflict Mediation Being bulliedBeing bullied To help with ConnectionsTo help with Connections Want to talk to a Peer CounselorWant to talk to a Peer Counselor

What do I need to do to get promoted to the high school?

Students must successfully pass:• 3 years of Math• 3 years of Social Studies (Pass Civics and EOC)• 3 years of Language Arts• 3 years of Science• Successfully complete career component

How Do I Pass a Class??

In order to pass a class, students need to acquire 4 points in that subject over the course of the year.

A = 4 points

B = 3 points

C = 2 points

D = 1 point

F = 0 points

Grading ScaleGrading Scale

A = 90 – 100A = 90 – 100 B = 80 – 89B = 80 – 89 C = 70 – 79C = 70 – 79 D = 60 – 69D = 60 – 69 F = 0 – 59F = 0 – 59

0’s SINK YOUR GRADE!!!!0’s SINK YOUR GRADE!!!!

How Do I Get Promoted to the Next How Do I Get Promoted to the Next Grade??Grade??

Students must pass 4 out of the 6 classes in Students must pass 4 out of the 6 classes in order to go to the next grade.order to go to the next grade.

If student fails one or two If student fails one or two corecore classes, classes, student may go to the next grade, but must student may go to the next grade, but must make up those classes before being make up those classes before being promoted to the high school.promoted to the high school.

If student fails any three classes, student is If student fails any three classes, student is retained.retained.

SAMPLE REPORT CARDS

PASS OR FAIL??

Pass or Fail??

Quarter 1 Quarter 2 Quarter 3 Quarter 4

Math C D F F Rdng D D D D Science F F F B World Hist. F F F F Band B B B B L.A. D D D D

STUDENT FAILS!STUDENT FAILS!RETAINED!!RETAINED!!

PASS OR FAIL??Quarter 1 Quarter 2 Quarter 3 Quarter 4

Math D D D F

Reading C C D D

L.A C F F D Band A A A A

Science C C C C

World H. B F D C

STUDENT IS PROMOTEDSTUDENT IS PROMOTEDBUT…….BUT…….MUST MAKE UP CLASSES MUST MAKE UP CLASSES BEFORE ENTERING HIGH BEFORE ENTERING HIGH SCHOOL!SCHOOL!

How do I “recover” a class?How do I “recover” a class?

Instead of an elective, student will have to Instead of an elective, student will have to take the class the next school year.take the class the next school year.

Student can attempt to recover the class Student can attempt to recover the class during the summer through Florida Virtual during the summer through Florida Virtual School, which is VERY CHALLENGING!School, which is VERY CHALLENGING!

What is Connections?

Meets once a month for about 30 minutes. Non Academic time to discuss issues

important to you as a student.

ANTI-BULLY POLICY 5.9

What is bullying?

Punching, shoving, or any other acts that purposely hurt someone physically

Spreading rumors Teasing someone in a mean way Keeping certain people out of

group = isolation

What is Cyberbullying? Sending mean or threatening texts

and/or emails Posting mean/threatening messages

and pictures on Facebook, Kik, Instagram, Twitter, Oovoo, or other websites

Posting rumors about someone on Facebook, Skype or other websites

Hacking into someone’s account to post messages

What can I do if I am being What can I do if I am being bullied?bullied?

Tell an adult! Let your teacher, associate, Tell an adult! Let your teacher, associate, school counselor and/or parent know right school counselor and/or parent know right away.away.

Fill out a form at the school counselor’s Fill out a form at the school counselor’s office. You can fill it out anonymously if office. You can fill it out anonymously if you would like.you would like.

Tell your friends! Tell your friends!

What will happen if I am What will happen if I am accused of bullying? accused of bullying?

11stst Time – Warning goes into your file, Time – Warning goes into your file, and parent is contactedand parent is contacted

22ndnd Time – Two day suspension! Time – Two day suspension! Police may be contacted and charges Police may be contacted and charges

may be filed by victim. Bullying is may be filed by victim. Bullying is against the law!! against the law!!

NO TOLERANCE!!!!NO TOLERANCE!!!!

We can all put an end to We can all put an end to bullying by…...bullying by…...

NOT STANDING BY….NOT STANDING BY….

BUTBUT

STANDING TOGETHER!!!STANDING TOGETHER!!!

How do I see the Counselor?

Fill out a request to see the counselor form in Ms. Bear’s mailbox before or after school

Ask your teacher’s permission (do not come in between classes)

You can always email me at jbear@pinescharter.net

See you in middle school!

We look forward to having you!!!

Course Selection Ms. Kimberly C. PizzoAssistant Principal

6th Grade Course Selection Materials

• Course Selection Card

• Curriculum Guide• Access Via (www.pinescharter.net/centralk-8)

• Articulation Documents• Survival Guide• Summer Reading List

• Must read two books

• Must complete the book review for each book to submit to Language Arts Teacher

• School Supply List • Sports Form (Optional)-Notarized and Copy of

Insurance Card

6th Grade Course Selection Materials

Course Selection CardRequired Courses

Math (Course1, Adv. Course 1 or GEM Pre-Algebra 6) Language Arts (Advanced or Regular) Science (Advanced required application) World History Reading (Advanced, Regular or Intensive(NO Elective)NOTE: Course Waiver on the back of card if space is available.

Selection of 3 Elective Choices (Order of Preference)Band I (Must sign PE Waiver)Wheel (PE (18 wks)/Art (9wks)/Research (9wks)Competitive Physical Education Annual

Must be signed by 5th Grade PE Teacher (Space Limited)

Deadline for Required Materials

Due Thursday, February 6, 2014 to 5th Grade Teacher

Green Course Selection Card Signed by parent and student PE Waiver if taking Band I Signed Academic Waiver if requesting Adv.

Class(es)-Only if space permits will waivers be considered.

Sports Form (Optional)-Signed, Notarized with a copy of Medical Insurance Card

SUMMER 2014 Summer Reading Requirement

• Two(2) Books (From a selection of 6)

• 2 Book Reviews Due to Language Arts Teacher on Monday, August 18, 2014

(First Day of School-Graded)

– List and forms available on the Central Site www.pinescharter.net

Bring basic supplies on first day of school-See Survival Guide List

(i.e., paper, pencils, pens, folder, backpack and homeroom & math teacher donations)

SUMMER 20146th Grade Orientation Camp

Thursday, August 7, 20149:00am-12:00pm

Central Campus Cafeteria(Students Only)

Class Rotation Simulation with Teachers, Scavenger Hunt Campus Orientation, Raffles, Pizza Lunch and Fun with Friends

NOTE: Schedules and Agendas will be issued on First Day of School

Parents will have access to Transportation (Buses), Chartwells, Before/Aftercare, and PTSA from 11:30am-12:30pm

Student ID’s and Lanyard (Complimentary) will be provided the 2nd week of school

NOTE: Replacements-ID’s $5.00/Lanyards $3.00

FIRST DAY Middle School-6th Grade

Monday, August 18, 2014We look forward to having you join us at the Central Middle Campus!

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