1. Parent Informational Meeting
8th grade
Parent Informational Meeting

2. 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 addresses are needed.
Ex.

3. PSAT 8/9 October 11, 2018 Testing begins 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
The PSAT website is an excellent way to learn more about the test, sample questions, tips, score analysis and more. Please visit or google PSAT 8/9. 

4. Our rising 9th graders have a busy Spring schedule
Jan 29th –Feb 11th PMMS
Rising 9th Grade Core 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
February 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

5. 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: February 2019 Location: Kennesaw Mountain High School Cost: $10

6. 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)
Counselors’ blog

7. Eighth grade Expectations
Academics Behavior
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