1. Welcome to Middle School
An Introduction to Middle School

2. (School Name) Staff List staff
Introduce yourself (counselor) and where you are located on campus
Let students know the services you( counselor) will provide.
Inform the students of the upcoming events on and off campus that are sponsored by the counseling team.
Use this slide to introduce key site staff
This slide may include all staff members if the presentation is collaborative.
The point of the presentation is to acclimate students to their middle school site and staff who support students.

3. Tips for a Successful Start
We are glad you are here so keep coming!
Attendance……..It Matters!!!!!!!
Attend everyday and be on time
Time missed = information missed
Review your school bell schedule and class schedule!
Emphasize attendance!
Review the schools bell schedule
Have students review their class schedule. Have copies available for them
If your school has a planner, have them use their planner.
Have students review their class schedule
Review your schools bell schedule
Have students review their course schedule

4. Tips for a Successful Start
Come Dressed for Success!
Dress Code: Most Common Violations
( Fill in your schools most frequent violations)
Talk with your vice-principals and list the most common violations for your school.
Tips: You can use students to role play. Have students demonstrate clothing in dress code as well as in violation of dress code.

5. Transportation Insert your school’s transportation route
Handout the bus schedule for your middle school. Import into the slide. Bus schedules can be found at
Inform students who ride the bus of the school site location of drop off points in the morning, and where to catch the bus after school.
Inform the students of expected behavior while riding the bus and the consequences of poor behavior.

6. Breakfast and Lunch Breakfast is served: Lunch is served
Time and Location
Lunch is served
Time and location
Lunch applications are available
( Have some to handout)
Inform the students of the rules and behaviors while waiting in line for lunch.
Inform the students of expected behaviors for cleaning up the lunch table and disposing their meal tray.

7. Middle School Classes
Every class you are registered for will prepare you for high school
All classes prepare you for High School and High School Graduation.
230 credits are required for High School graduation.
Handout: High school graduation requirements and college entrance requirements
Goal for grades: “C “ or better
THIS IS VERY BRIEF; THE FIRST QUICK OVERVIEW!

8. Career
Middle school is the best time to explore what you are interested in. We will explore careers using
Career Cruising. Log in using your ATLAS ID and password.
What am I Interested in?

9. High School Graduation
Fresno Unified School District requires 230 credits to graduate
Most courses are worth 5 credits a semester
A grade “C” or better is needed to receive credit .
Complete all homework
Ask for help when you need it
In High School passing grades equal credits.
Emphasize grades and homework
Preparation for high school: homework earns points- points earn grades- passing grades earn graduation credits and college opportunity
Handout: High School graduation requirements from the FUSD Course Guide

10. Resources: Assistance Provided
Please fill this in with homework help programs and social emotional assistance. Names and locations.
Please make sure students have a list of homework help, emotional/social help, names and locations.

11. Get involved! Sports (List fall sports)
Maintain a strong GPA to continue to participate in sports 2.3 GPA and above
Encourage all students to be involved early. Teach them to track volunteer work with date, name of activity, type of activity and verification by signature of an adult.

12. Get Involved! Clubs and Organization
Consider your interests and abilities
Select 2-3 to be committed to
Do not become overly involved so that your activities take away from study time
Serve in a leadership role (e.g. President, Treasure, etc.)
Encourage students to get INVOLVED!

13. Get involved Volunteer
Participating in an extracurricular activity—be it student government, a sport, a part-time job or volunteering—while maintaining good grades, demonstrates:
Time-management skills
Ability to prioritize
Motivation
Responsibility
Leadership qualities

14. Use School Resources See your counselor on a frequent basis
Let them get to know you
Take advantage of tutoring offered on campus
Use the ATLAS student portal
You will receive your password for ATLAS
This is a baseline power point.
Feel free to add and personalize this power point for your use.
Make it your own in collaboration with your administrative team.
Feel free to the section to your school site teams presentations.