Monday, December 10, 2012

Curriculum Open House & Newsletter


There is a very important event coming up in a few days!  Please click the link below to view the brochure...

Curriculum Open House - Thursday, December 13th - 4:30 - 6:30
  • View science fair projects in the media center 
  • Visit our Book Fair in the media center 
  • Learn about our AVID program (Advancement Via Individual Determination 
  • Learn about parent access to our new web-based computer program Skyward 
  • Visit your child’s classrooms
  • Review Common Core Standards and graduation requirements for your child in the cafeteria at 4:45 p.m. and 5:45 p.m. (powerpoint presentation and time for questions)
We hope to see you there!

Also...CLICK HERE to view the December/January Newsletter!

Thursday, November 15, 2012

Skyward Access

Team Guidance is very excited to let you all know that Skyward "Student Access" is now available, and that "Family Access" will be available in January!
Skyward Student Access is a web-based component of Skyward, our student database management system. This access will enable students to view their educational information. At this time, this is only available to our middle school students in grades 6, 7, and 8. This access is secured by a unique username and password.
 
With this system students will now have access to the following information:
Student Demographic Information—View general information and emergency contact information to make sure everything is up to date in our database records.
Student Grade Book Information—View students current grades , missing assignments, and teacher com-ments.
 
Message Center—View messages from your student’s teachers to you and the ability to reply back on a one-to -one basis.
 
Student Attendance—View every absence or tardy recorded for the student in an easy to use calendar format.
 
Student Schedules—View the student’s schedule as well as teacher and contact information for each class.
Student Health Information—View immunization records and other health related information on file about your student.
***Current grades--There are many factors that determine how soon a teacher can assess and return assignments. Essays and research papers take longer to grade than a quiz or daily work. Coaching, club sponsorships, and fami-ly commitments can also affect turnaround time, as well as a teacher's student load. We have encouraged our staff to post grades every 3 business days at the minimum for quizzes and daily work, and every 5-7 business days for research papers and projects. We urge students and parents to be patient as teachers do their best to return as-signments and post grades as promptly as their schedule allows.

Also, we are excited to announce that our Skyward Family Access will be available in January. At our Curriculum Night on December 13, Skyward Family Access will be one of our featured topics. We will demonstrate what this system has to offer and how to navigate through your child’s school information. Please mark your calendars and join us as we will share the vast capabilities of Family Access.
For now, you can use your child's login to monitor their academic progress.  In January, you will receive your own login ID and password to view more detailed information under the "Parent Access" portal. 

***Student Access:
Login ID = Student ID #
Password = 8 digit birthday (after first log in - will be prompted to change password)

November Newsletter

CLICK HERE to view the November Newsletter!

Friday, September 28, 2012

Setting Goals


Once you have mastered the art of "goal setting", you can use this skill throughout your whole life.  This is something that you can help your child develop by following these easy steps:

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Get Ready - Mentally prepare by setting a deadline and thinking of what you want to do, and what you need to do in order to achieve it.

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Organize - Layout all of the things you need to do in order to make your goal happen.

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Ask for help - Find people and things that can help you get closer to your goal.

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Launch - Get moving! Start working on everything you need to do.

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Summarize - Look back on what you've done and think of anything else you could do or could have done better.

Sit down with your child and review these steps when creating goals that he/she wants to achieve. Once you've modeled the process, they can feel confident going through the process by themselves.

Source:
WingsForKids.org

Tuesday, September 4, 2012

Camp Good Hope

Camp Good Hope is an excellent opportunity for children ages 5-18 to receive grief support in a safe and caring environment.  Please contact Hospice of Citrus County, or your child's grade level guidance counselor for more information. 
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Wednesday, August 29, 2012

Common Core

By now, you may have heard the term "Common Core State Standards".  Besides wondering what they are, you may also be wondering how you can help reinforce these standards at home with your child. 
First of all...what are they?
(Source: http://www.corestandards.org/)

"The Common Core State Standards provide a consistent, clear understanding of what students are expected to learn, so teachers and parents know what they need to do to help them. The standards are designed to be robust and relevant to the real world, reflecting the knowledge and skills that our young people need for success in college and careers. With American students fully prepared for the future, our communities will be best positioned to compete successfully in the global economy."

Did you know that these standards have been adopted in 45 states, and 3 US territories?  Click HERE to see exactly where these standards have been incorporated.

There are a multitude of resources where you can learn about these standards, as well as help work with your child at home on them. 
Here are a few favorite articles and resources:
The Times and the Common Core Standards
A Trial Run For School Standards That Encourage Deeper Thought
http://www.sccresa.org/toolsforschools/commoncore/