Parent University
GWMS is excited to launch our Parent University program this year! This program is designed to develop collaboration between GWMS and our Wahawk families. Parent University is also an opportunity for parents to learn about their students’ education in middle school as well as the ins and outs of GWMS.
| Session 1 Recording
Topics:
-online tools – Infinite Campus, Canvas, ParentSquare, Washington’s website
-athletics & extracurricular activities
-communication with staff members
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| Session 2 Recording
Topics:
-attendance
-iReady results
-RTI scheduler, support time, and clubs
-students & cell phones
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| Session 3 Recording
Topics:
-content area learning by grade level (social studies, math, science, ELA)
-developmental needs of middle school students
-attendance 2.0
-school fundraiser information
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| Session 4 Recording
Links to resources in the presentation:
Catherine Price’s Resources Page
Digital Heroin: Screens Are Damaging Our Children’s Brains
What Did You Do for Fun When You Were a Kid?
Topics:
-PBIS reward system (1:34)
-Exploratory curriculum overview (4:18)
-impact of technology on youth (11:53)
-high school preparation and transition (39:24)
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| Session 5 Recording
This session is intended for incoming middle school families.
Topics:
-purpose of Parent University (0:09)
-important dates and details for incoming 6th graders (1:41)
-locker night and fall open house (3:46)
-sixth grade orientation (7:00)
-counselors and school support (11:07)
-transition video for incoming 6th graders (12:23)
-house structure (19:02)
-technology and student laptops (21:24)
-communication and information access (25:23)
-important routines and sleep recommendations for middle school (27:56)
-understanding the middle school schedule (29:37)
-additional support and interventions (36:22)
-how to support your middle school student (38:51)
-student independence and parent involvement (41:56)
-communication strategies with middle school students (44:43)
-engagement through student activities (53:32)
-support resources and how to get help (56:42)
-encouraging student participation and involvement (1:02:02)
-questions and closing remarks (1:04:53)
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