Pin Oak Middle School6th Grade Parent Meeting

www.pinoak.us

Elements that may be new for your child:

Smaller personalized campus

Focus on the whole student

More Independence

Opportunity Opportunity Opportunity!

Things that could be new:

Classes are more demanding

Ramped up expectations

Feels colder

No More Orange Thursday Folder

Our Intent for 6th Grade:

To have strong & intense experiences

Have choices for remaining courses

Begin to develop self-advocacy

Continue to have a thirst for learning

Communication

6A – Klemcke – Email blast6B – Ballard – Website6C – Edquid – Blog

If something is missing, please let us know. 

Encourage your child to…

Use the planner Attend school everyday Get to class on time Come prepared to class Turn in his/her work on time Participate in class discussions Attend tutorials Create a schedule for after school Exchange phone numbers with a friend in each

class

Encourage your child to…

Get to know his/her teachers, House Principal, and Advocacy teacher

Join clubs and organizations Participate in extra-curricular activities

and community service Take on leadership positions

Setting Up a Study Space at Home Separate from the rest of the house,

but easy to monitor Somewhat quiet Large, clean workspace Materials handy Clock in clear view No cell phones!

Get Ready for Some Changes!

Physical Changes Grades Behavior/Attitude Friends #1! Cell Phones/Internet

Tips for Parents Continue to check your child’s planner Communicate with your child’s teachers

Blogs/Weekly emailsParent/Teacher conferences

Closely monitor cell phone and Internet useput the computer where you can see it!Tell your child not to share any personal information online

Get to know your child’s friend’s parents Utilize your resources Be the parent

Resources National Middle School Association http://www.nmsa.org Middle Web http://www.middleweb.com College Ed  http://www.collegeboard.com/collegeed/schools/middle-school-

materials.html Department of Education http://www.ed.gov/pubs/CollegeMeNow/index.html Partnership for Learning http://www.partnershipforlearning.org PBS Kids – It’s My Life http://pbskids.org/itsmylife/school/middleschool/ Project 7th Grade http://www.project7thgrade.org/

Important Contact Info

Pin Oak Middle Schoolwww.pinoak.us713-295-6500

Principal: Michael McDonough ext 301

House A Principal: Albert Fernandez ext 312

Title 1/504 Coordinator: Deitra Kendrick ext 313

House B Principal: Amy Simson ext 316

Instructional Coordinator: Anne Powell ext 317

House C Principal: Waymon Moore ext 320

Magnet Dean: Rita Graves ext 321

Nurse: Janice Bush ext 305-306Social Worker: Alyson Bricker ext

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