Lindley Sixth Grade Academy A T T H E B A R N E S C E N T E R

1. Lindley Sixth Grade AcademyA T T H E B A R N E S C E N T E R ACADEMIC NIGHT “In the Pursuit of Excellence” Principal, Landon A. Brown, II

2. Essential Question What tools do I need to equip my child for successful promotion to 7th grade?

3. Young Adolescents: • Starting to learn themselves – their inner world-to better grasp their strong/weak personal qualities. • Dreamers/Worriers • Pleasure Oriented • Tough to get motivated • Body conscious (about themselves and others) • “Rebel” and “Comply”

4. THE FALCON FIVE… • Be prepared • Be prompt (on time) • Be respectful • Be responsible • Be dressed appropriately

5. PROMOTION CRITERIA • PASS 4 OUT OF 6 CLASSES • Team 6A (5 OUT OF 7) • Testing Information (CRCT) • Conduct (Behavior) • Parent Input • Teacher Recommendation AGE no longer a factor (Social Promotion is not considered)

6. PASSING A CLASS • 2 distinct ways: • Average of the class for the year 70 85 70 50 Average = 68.75% (no pass) • Pass a majority of the year (3/4 terms) 70 85 70 50 Passed 3 out of 4 quarters YES! THIS STUDENT PASSED COURSE

7. STUDENT EXAMPLE… NO NO YES YES YES NO Mathematics 80 70 60 60 Science 40 50 50 40 Social Studies 85 90 75 80 Language Arts 70 65 60 90 Band 100 90 95 95 PE 75 70 60 50 This student will be RETAINED…

8. Students Rights • To pursue a successful education without disruption. • To be treated respectfully as an individual. • To expect learning to be relevant to life. • To be academically challenged. • To receive fair and equitable treatment without discrimination in every aspect of the educational system.

9. Student Responsibilities • To become productive citizens. • To develop a sense of responsibility for personal choices. • To ask for help when need of assistance. • To be an active listener. • To act in a courteous and responsible manner in all school related activities.

10. BRAIN BREAK ACTIVITYAcademic Strategy GEORGIA STUDIES LESSON World History & Black Studies Focus A Multi-Sensory Approach to Learning

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13. PARENT RIGHTS • To request and be granted conferences with school personnel. • To expect the school to be safe for learning. • To expect cultural respect and understanding. • To expect children to be academically challenged and to learn. • To be informed of the discipline code and appeals process.

14. Parent Responsibilities • To abide by legal compulsory attendance laws. • To provide a regular place to do homework. • To expose children to learning activities. • To praise children for effort, improvement, and achievement. • To provide school with accurate home and emergency contact numbers.

15. BRAIN BREAK ACTIVITY“Quick Refill” THE “CROSSOVER” 

16. Staff/Teacher Rights • To work in partnership with others. • To have a safe working environment (including school bus). • To be provided with resources necessary to carry out responsibilities. • To be present at student conferences. • To work in a positive atmosphere for learning and teaching.

17. Staff/Teacher Responsibilities • To academically challenge students. • To implement and teach the State/district approved curriculum. • To be responsive to student needs. • To be fair and equitable and consistent in all interactions. • To develop, communicate and enforce clear behavioral and learning expectations.

18. TOOLS & RESOURCESFOR SUCCESS • Parent Resource Room • School Website / Teacher Blogs • GA Department of Education Website • Teachers (Email) • After School Program (will start after 9-weeks) • Skills Tutor (kids have log in information) • Just ask us…. We are here for YOU!!!!!!!!!

19. DID YOU KNOW… Harvard University (and other ivy league schools) are no longer using financial status to go to school… If your child meets the requirements to get accepted into Harvard and they are on FREE & REDUCED LUNCH, or annual income of family is $60,000 or less they will not be expected to pay. www.thecrimson.com

20. Getting Accepted…. • TIER 1 RESEARCH SCHOOL • 3.50 to 4.00 GPA • 2000+ / 2400 SAT SCORE • Top 1% of class • Actively Involved • Teacher Recommendation • No Discipline Record (9th – 12th grade)

21. Tier 1 Schools of GEORGIA PUBLIC RESEARCH UNIVERSITIES • Georgia Institute of Technology • University of Georgia • Medical College of Georgia • Georgia State University

22. Tier 1 Schools of GEORGIA PRIVATE RESEARCH UNIVERSITIES/COLLEGES • Emory University • Oglethorpe University • Berry College • Mercer University

23. Tier 1 Schools of GEORGIA HBCU RESEARCH UNIVERSITIES/COLLEGES • Morehouse College • Spelman College • Clark-Atlanta University • Paine College

24. Sensory Learning & Boys • Vision is the male brain’s best developed mode of sensing. Boys need bright light. • Boys hear less well than girls, so ask them to repeat instructions back to you. • Boys are less responsive to soft tactile stimulation. A light tap on the arm might not be enough to get a boy’s attention. Use touch, eye contact, and spoken words.

25. BOREDOM Boys get bored more easily than girls; this often requires more varying stimulation to keep them attentive. (Avg. Attention Span = 5 minutes) Girls are better at self-managing boredom during all aspects of education and less likely to give up on the learning process or act out. (Avg. Attention Span, 15-20 minutes)

26. How Boys Learn • Boys don’t hold eye contact as long. • They move more and use fewer words. • Boys move slower between tasks. They need longer transitions – allow 60 seconds or more.

27. “Aggression Nurturance” Involves physical interaction, Tough Talk, Competitive games, and Aggressive Non-Verbal Gestures

28. MOVEMENT • Boys need movement to stimulate their brains and manage and relieve impulsive behavior. • Girls need movement too, and they enjoy it!

29. The Girl Code • Message: “It is your responsibility to make others happy.” • Many (most) girls are pleasers, which impacts their confidence and self-esteem. • Too often, girls think being nice means being quiet, not showing anger, or not expressing true feelings. • Don’t overuse the word “nice”

30. Empathy Nurturance The intimacy imperative is very strong in girls and women, but to the interaction of estrogen, progresterone, oxytocin and serotonin. These hormones create a strong need for intimacy and for the development of self through intimate relationship.

31. The Pecking Order • Usually established by size, verbal skills, personality, athletic ability, talents, etc.

32. LSGA is the place to be…We are here to help!!!  • All 6th grade students. • Grade-level specific strategies & issues. • Small learning community • Focus is student learning!!!!!!!!!!

33. PTSA ELECTIONS • Co-Presidents • Secretary • Treasurer

34. NOMINATIONS… • Secretary (Talandra Echols) • Treasurer (Tammy Roberts) • Co-Presidents (Jacqueline Vizcaino-Tomasik) (Angela Hood – not able to commit this year) Any other nominations????

35. Lindley Sixth Grade AcademyA T T H E B A R N E S C E N T E R ACADEMIC NIGHT “In the Pursuit of Excellence” Principal, Landon A. Brown, II