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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