Pointe South Middle School New Parent Meeting Taji

Pointe South Middle School New Parent Meeting Taji Givens-Mc. Call Title I Parent Liaison

Virtual Parent and Family Resource Center 8: 30 am-4: 00 pm Volunteer Opportunities, Infinite Campus Parent Portal Training, Computer Access, Parent Resource Lending Library, Workshops and more!!

WELCOME! Mrs. Kimberly Grant- Principal Mrs. Nina Jones-Endow – Assistant Principal Mr. Corey Stephens -Assistant Principal Ms. Taji Givens-Mc. Call- Parent Liaison

Jackson, Mc. Kinnon, and Wilson (2006)

Today’s Agenda • • Welcome New Parent Presentation Virtual Parent and Family Resource Center Parent and Family Engagement Plan School Parent Compact Parent Input Form Word from Principal Grant

Welcome to Pointe South Middle School • It is normal for your child to be nervous about starting middle or new school. • It is also perfectly normal for you to be nervous about your child’s transition to middle or new school. • “The transition to middle school may be one of the toughest transitions during childhood, for both parents and kids” (Brown, 2004).

What You Can Do • • Be the example … Show the importance of education Ask your child about their day Set aside a quiet space and time for your child to study/complete homework Balance school work and play time Encourage reading Assist your child with their homework and/or check their homework daily Set high but reachable expectations for your child ENCOURAGEMENT!

What You Can Do • • • Increase your knowledge of adolescent development Be upbeat about what lies ahead Recognize their fears Offer support Hold your child accountable Give your child the opportunity to make decisions on his/her own Pick your battles Give them tools they need to succeed Allow them the freedom to make mistakes (The elementary to middle school transition: Five helpful hints for parents, n. d. ; Dean, n. d. )

What Parent’s Can Do at SCHOOL • Maintain a good working • Make a contract with your relationship with your child and/or teacher child’s teachers • If you have raised • Visit the school be engaged adolescents, be willing to • Know and understand share advice and school rules information with other • Make sure your child attends parents school daily (Ford-Coabley, Crenshaw, • Volunteer in any way you Del. Aunter & Isaacs, 2006; can The elementary to middle school transition: Five helpful hints for parents, n. d. )

What Happens if Parents Get Involved Decades of research show that when parents are involved students have … • Higher grades, test scores, and graduation rates • Better school attendance • Increased motivation • Better self-esteem • Lower rates of suspension • Decreased use of drugs and alcohol • Fewer instances of violent behavior • Greater enrollment rates in post-secondary education (Ford-Coabley, Crenshaw, Del. Aunter & Isaacs, 2006)

The Final Word from Principal Grant Mr. Stephens(Asst. Principal) Ms. Endow(Asst. Principal)

Questions and Answers Final Words from any of our Teachers, Social Worker, Registrar, Counselors

Thank You Taji Givens-Mc. Call (Parent Liaison) (770) 473 -2890 Ext. 520123 Office (678) 249 -9086 Cell Phone taji. givens-mccall@clayton. k 12. ga. us https: //020. clayton. k 12. ga. us Facebook: Pointe South Middle School Vikings Instagram: vikingpridepsms