Lindley Sixth Grade Academy

A 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

Essential Question

What tools do I need to equip my child

for successful promotion to 7th grade?

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”

THE FALCON FIVE…

1. Be prepared

2. Be prompt (on time)

3. Be respectful

4. Be responsible

5. Be dressed appropriately

PROMOTION CRITERIA

PASS 4 OUT OF 6 CLASSES Team 6A (5 OUT OF 7)

1. Testing Information (CRCT)

2. Conduct (Behavior)

3. Parent Input

4. Teacher Recommendation

AGE no longer a factor

(Social Promotion is not considered)

PASSING A CLASS

2 distinct ways:

1. Average of the class for the year

70 85 70 50

Average = 68.75% (no pass)

2. Pass a majority of the year (3/4 terms)

70 85 70 50

Passed 3 out of 4 quarters

YES! THIS STUDENT PASSED COURSE

STUDENT EXAMPLE…

Mathematics80 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

NO

NO

YES

YES

YES

NO

This student will be RETAINED…

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.

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.

BRAIN BREAK ACTIVITYAcademic Strategy

GEORGIA STUDIES LESSON

World History & Black Studies Focus

A Multi-Sensory Approach to Learning

Dalton

*Atlanta Athens

Decatur

Macon Augusta

Columbus

Savannah

Albany

Valdosta

1

*8 7

9

5 6

10

4

2

3

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.

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.

BRAIN BREAK ACTIVITY“Quick Refill”

THE “CROSSOVER”

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.

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.

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!!!!!!!!!

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

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)

Tier 1 Schools of GEORGIA

PUBLIC RESEARCH UNIVERSITIES

Georgia Institute of Technology University of Georgia Medical College of Georgia Georgia State University

Tier 1 Schools of GEORGIA

PRIVATE RESEARCH UNIVERSITIES/COLLEGES

Emory University Oglethorpe University Berry College Mercer University

Tier 1 Schools of GEORGIA

HBCU RESEARCH UNIVERSITIES/COLLEGES

Morehouse College Spelman College Clark-Atlanta University Paine College

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.

BOREDOMBoys 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)

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.

“Aggression Nurturance”

Involves physical interaction,

Tough Talk,

Competitive games, and

Aggressive Non-Verbal Gestures

MOVEMENT Boys need movement to stimulate their

brains and manage and relieve impulsive behavior.

Girls need movement too, and they enjoy it!

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”

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.

The Pecking Order

Usually established by size, verbal skills, personality, athletic ability, talents, etc.

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!!!!!!!!!!

PTSA ELECTIONS

Co-Presidents Secretary Treasurer

NOMINATIONS…

Secretary (Talandra Echols) Treasurer (Tammy Roberts) Co-Presidents

(Jacqueline Vizcaino-Tomasik)

(Angela Hood – not able to commit this year)

Any other nominations????

Lindley Sixth Grade Academy

A 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