Parent Informational Meeting 8th grade Parent Informational Meeting

Interested in CCSD Magnet programs? Few things to remember: *Application only available online(CCSD website). *Application is released on Oct.1st and closes Dec.1. *Students can apply to as many programs as they desire with the same application. *Individual magnet program presentations scheduled (see handout). *Test scores (PSAT 8/9 and 7th grade Iowa) holds a 60% weight of the application. *Teacher recommendations are part of the application. Only teacher email addresses are needed. Ex. Tamara.Hines@cobbk12.org

PSAT 8/9 October 11, 2018 9:30 sharp! How can parents support their 8th graders? Speak with your children regarding the importance of assessments. Make sure your children are present on test day! There are no make-ups! Make sure they are well-rested! Make sure that your children eat breakfast at home or school. (This will be a long test) Resources https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/psat-8-9 The PSAT website is an excellent way to learn more about the test, sample questions, tips, score analysis and more. Please visit www.psat.org/8-9 or google PSAT 8/9. 

Our rising 9th graders have a busy Spring schedule Jan 29th –Feb 11th PMMS Rising 9th Grade Core Registration @ MS (Completed by teachers) Due back to KMHS on Feb.11th (parents will be able to see recommendations by March 15th) Wednesday, February 13, 2019 8th Grade Presentation by KMHS Counselors and Kids PMMS Theater 9:30 AM 1 Hour Wednesday, Feb 27th PMMS Elective Electronic Registration forms given to Pine Mtn Due back to Mrs. Hines by March 13th Thursday, Feb 28, 2019 Rising 9th Grade SPRING Parent/Student Orientation with Elective and Sports Fair 6:00PM KMHS Theater March 1, 2019 Reality U KMHS at 9:30AM -3:00PM *Friday, March 8, 2019 PMMS   Parent Q&A KMHS counselor comes to answer parent questions. 8:30 AM- 9:00 AM PMMS Friday, March 29, 2019 Core class waiver deadline Due to KMHS

Reality U This one-day financial literacy and life skills event is designed to help students understand some of the “realities” involved in preparing for adulthood. At Reality U, students are provided an adult scenario complete with family status, occupation and net monthly income. During the fast-paced, hand-on exercise, students visit a variety of booths to “purchase” housing, transportation, communication services, child-care, food, utilities, insurance, etc. When the students see how far their income does or does not stretch, it is a dose of reality. Reality U helps students make a direct connection between the choice of staying in school and success and financial stability in life. Students will also preview several high school electives to help in the elective registration process. Date: March 1, 2019 Location: Kennesaw Mountain High School Cost: $12

Counseling Core Curriculum and groups 8th grade Core Counseling Lesson: Healthy and Unhealthy Stress Lesson points: Difference between healthy and unhealthy stress How to manage stress and decrease unnecessary stressors Connection between stress and anxiety Small Groups offered to 8th graders: AIM (Academic Intervention Monitoring) Management(Emotional management) http://pmmscounseling.weebly.com/ Counselors’ blog

Eighth grade Expectations Academics Behavior PINE MOUNTAIN MIDDLE