Welcome to Middle School An Introduction to Middle

Welcome to Middle School An Introduction to Middle School

(School Name) Staff 2 List staff Introduce yourself (counselor) and where you are located on campus Let students know the services you( counselor) will provide. Inform the students of the upcoming events on and off campus that are sponsored by the counseling team.

3 Tips for a Successful Start TIP # 1 We are glad you are here so keep coming! Attendance……. . It Matters!!!!!!! Attend everyday and be on time Time missed = information missed Review your schedule! school bell schedule and class

Tips for a Successful Start 4 TIP # 2 Come Dressed for Success! Dress Code: Most Common Violations ( Fill in your schools most frequent violations)

5 Transportation Insert your school’s transportation route https: //www. fresnou. org/dept/transportation/Pages/Bus-Routes. aspx

Breakfast and Lunch 6 Breakfast is served: Time and Location Lunch is served Time and location Lunch applications are available ( Have some to handout)

Middle School Classes 7 • • Every class you are registered for will prepare you for high school All classes prepare you for High School and High School Graduation. • 230 credits are required for High School graduation.

Career 8 Middle school is the best time to explore what you are interested in. We will explore careers using Career Cruising. Log in using your ATLAS ID and password. What am I Interested in?

High School Graduation 9 Fresno Unified School District requires 230 credits to graduate Most courses are worth 5 credits a semester A grade “C” or better is needed to receive credit. Complete all homework Ask for help when you need it In High School passing grades equal credits.

Resources: Assistance Provided 10 Please fill this in with homework help programs and social emotional assistance. Names and locations.

Get involved! 11 Sports (List fall sports) Maintain a strong GPA to continue to participate in sports 2. 3 GPA and above

Get Involved! 12 Clubs and Organization Consider your interests and abilities Select 2 -3 to be committed to Do not become overly involved so that your activities take away from study time Serve in a leadership role (e. g. President, Treasure, etc. )

Get involved 13 Volunteer Participating in an extracurricular activity—be it student government, a sport, a part-time job or volunteering—while maintaining good grades, demonstrates: Time-management Ability skills to prioritize Motivation Responsibility Leadership qualities

Use School Resources 14 See your counselor on a frequent basis Let them get to know you Take advantage of tutoring offered on campus Use the ATLAS student portal You will receive your password for ATLAS