pin oak middle school 7 th grade parent meeting
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Pin Oak Middle School7th Grade Parent Meeting
www.pinoak.us
Things that will continue for your child:
Smaller personalized campus
Focus on the whole student
Opportunity Opportunity Opportunity!
Things that could be new:
Classes are more demanding
Ramped up expectations
Feels less forgiving
Less use of the planner
Our Intent for 7th Grade:
To have strong & intense experiences
Have choices for courses in 8th grade & beyond
Gain independence
Communication
7A – Somers – Email blast
7B – Allen – Website
7C – Lauger – Blog
If something is missing, please let us know.
Opportunity, Opportunity, Opportunity!
27 Magnet Programs at the high school level
Competitive, rigorous application process
Begins in November of 8th grade year with a deadline in January
Application Scoring Criteria
7th grade report card 7th grade test scores (Stanford & TAKS) 8th grade first report card Conduct Auditions or portfolios Additional tests Vanguard Status (Vanguard HS only)
Encourage your child to…
Continue 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 EVEN MORE 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
It’s never to early to plan for college…
Prep HQ – www.PrepHQ.com
http://www.prephq.com/index.php Spring Semester College Night Start saving for college if you haven’t already Encourage students to take challenging
classes Investigate which high schools or special
programs will most benefit your child’s interests for the future
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
327
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