Welcome to Our CommunityBefore we can really hear our students, we have to know where they come from.

This is How We Really LiveIf our students are worried about life at home, how can they concentrate at school?

20% of us do not have enough money for the things we need.

Some of us have to care for younger siblings every evening so our parent(s) can work.

When asked if having more money would make us happier, many of us replied thatmoney makes everything better, but that is because more money would provide

necessary provisions like food, clothes, and a place to live, which in turn make life happier.

Here are a few ways we feel our relationships effect our school day.

“Both positive and negative, If I have family problems in school… they will affect my feeling

during the day. If it is positive I am excited

all day.”

“It can be negative if I have a bad morning but if I have a good

morning than I usually have a good

day.”

“Both, like if my family sat down and

watched a movie together I might go to school happy, but if I got into a fight with

my brother I would go to school feeling

guilty.”

What We BelieveReligion, politics, and morality are important in the lives of students.

70% of us discuss religion with our

families. 59% of us discuss religion with

our friends.

86% of us think religion is important.

45 % of us discuss politics at home. 26 % of us discuss politics with our friends.

81% of us think every vote counts and 84% of us would vote if we

were old enough.

This is How We Spend Our TimeIf we know what students like, it will be easier to make classes fun as well as educational.

* Playing sports*Hanging out with family and friends*Reading*Music – Playing musical instruments*TV – Video Games – Movies*Church activities *Using the computer*Drawing – Art

Check Out Our Fads and FashionEveryone feels the need to fit in. If we understand their world we can help struggling students.

What We Think About Health and NutritionFor young adolescents to truly succeed, they require a healthy diet and exercise.

What is Important To UsKnowing little, seeming unimportant, things goes a long way in building relationships.

68 % of us download our music.

96% of us plan to go to college.

78% of us recycle.

96% of us think a quality education

is important.

Family Life is Important to UsYoung adolescents still depend on their families for support and guidance.

300 out of 322 of us rely on our parents or guardians to cook for us.

Be respectful, courteous, honest, caring, polite, stay in school, don’t do drugs,obey school rules, and respect authority figures are some of our most important family rules.

Friends are Important to Us As WellWe should never forget how import social skill development is for the future of our students.

Our Favorite LingoUnderstanding students’ lingo will help keep misunderstandings at bay.

My Bad!Bazinga!Dude!

Trippin’!

Bitchin’!

Yo’ bro’, waz up?

We Want To LearnYoung adolescents are curious by nature. It is up to us to cultivate that curiosity in constructive ways.

Health professional: Doctor, Nurse, Vet

Math

Social Studies – History

Science

Electronics

Speak a foreign language

Computers

Cooking

Finances

Fly a plane

What We Would Like to See ChangeIf you ask students questions, their answers might surprise you.

SchoolLunch

Dress Code

Schedule Times Locker

Placement

MoreClubs

Sources Cites

Most information was gained from surveys created by our group. You can find the original summaries at http://www.clinecustomcreations.com/School-Stuff/Survey/Survey_Index.html and the responses at http://

www.clinecustomcreations.com/School-Stuff/Survey/Survey_Responses_Index.html .

Movoto. (2012). Retrieved from http://www.movoto.com/public-schools/nc/hickory/middle/370069000283-harry-m-arndt-middle-school/3350-34th-street-dr-ne.htm

City-data.com. (2011). Retrieved from http://www.city-data.com/county/religion/Catawba-County-NC.html