Bryant Middle School Counseling Department

                                                 P.B.I.S.

                 POSITIVE BEHAVIOR, INTERVENTION & SUPPORT

WHAT BRYANT MIDDLE SCHOOL STAFF WILL DO TO PROMOTE

APPROPRIATE BEHAVIOR…

-Connect with students in order to avoid inappropriate behaviors.

-Teach appropriate behavior along with academic teaching.

-Practice and model expected behaviors.

-Acknowledge appropriate behaviors.

-Reteach behaviors throughout the school year.

This will allow teachers to:

-Regain teaching time instead of managing behaviors.

-Improve the school climate for students and staff.

DCMST Student Informational Meetings:

Auditorium November 14  11:57-12:53 8th Grade Algebra Students;

1:00-1:54 – 7th Grade Pre Algebra Students.

Parent meeting in December, more information to follow.

WHAT: The Metro Detroit Young Entrepreneurs

Class begins November 1st at U of M Dearborn!

START YOUR BIZ, PITCH TO OUR INVESTORS for real

CASH to get started!

Metro Detroit YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS Academy

www.dearbornareachamber.org

Contact Jackie Lovejoy or PJ Lemanski at the Dearborn Area Chamber to save your spot!

313.584.6100

ilovejoy@dearbornareachamber.org pilemanski@dearbornareachamber.org

Applications due by Oct. 18*

FLYERS ARE AVAILABLE IN THE COUNSELING OFFICE.

Northwestern University Midwest Academic Talent Search (NUMATS)

NUMATS is a research-validated, above-grade-level testing program that offers EXPLORE, ACT, and SAT to eligible students in grades 3 through 9. These tests are internationally recognized measures of academic ability designed for older students. Studies show that there are definite and large ability differences among students who score in the top 10 percent  on grade-level tests. When these students take tests meant for older students, the differences are more apparent, instruction can be better adapted to meet their individual needs, and academic growth can be measured with greater accuracy.

Historically, Bryant M.S. has targeted 7th and 8th grade students who tested at a 90th percentile or higher, in math and/or reading, on the May 2018 NWEA test.  However,  any parent could request that their son or daughter to participate.  

Although participation in NUMATS is voluntary, students like your child can benefit from:

• Information about their ability that grade-level tests do not provide
• Academic planning and resource options based on test scores
• Information about education programs for gifted students
• Experience and practice taking EXPLORE, ACT, and SAT, which are used to measure college and career readiness

We will have pamphlets that can be picked in the counseling office, however, I would encourage only the students who are serious in participating in the program to take one.

I suggest that you visit the NUMATS website at  www.ctd.northwestern.edu/numats .  This website contains all the information needed to make an informed decision, including, the fees and registration deadlines.  The registration process is completed at home.  

The online registration process will request Bryant Middle School’s NUMAT School i.d. number.  The number is: 8200517

Students are welcome to approach us with any questions they may have or we can be emailed.

Sincerely,

Mary Gass              Kevin Renko  

gassm1@dearbornschools.org        RenkoK@dearbornschools.org  

 Counselors

Bryant Middle School

From Mr. King:

I am responsible for the Law Enforcement Explorer Post with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and we are providing youth between 14 – 18 years of age (or beginning the 8^th grade) who have an interest in careers with Law Enforcement (City, County, State, Federal, Officers, Forensics, Investigations, etc.).  Explorers are provided with hands on training to include but not limited to (Traffic Stops, Making Arrest, Weapons Qualification, Report Writing, Interviewing Techniques, Physical Fitness, and Leadership).  CBP recognizes experience as an Explorer in our application process for careers within CBP and we have several employees who were Explorers before they began their career with CBP.

CBP Explorer Post #306 is hosting an Open House to provide information about our Law Enforcement Explorer Program.

           CBP Law Enforcement Explorers “Open House”

            September 25th, from 5pm to 8pm

            Dauch Boy Scout conference room

            1776 W Warren Ave, Detroit, MI 48208

Please pass this information along to family and friends, Community Organizations, Schools, Religious and Political Organizations.

  You can also visit the Explorer Post 306 website at: https://www.detroitcbpexplorers.org/ 

Thanks

Eric B. King

High School “Test Out” Forms are available in the Counseling Office.  Students are able to “test out” of any two high school level courses.  Typically, Bryant has between 20-30 students that attempt to “test out” out of a high school class.  Roughly, 3-4 students are successful in their attempt.

The deadline to turn in the registration form  to Mr. Renko or Mrs. Gass is Wednesday, May 16th.  However, seats will fill up so we advise to turn in the applications as soon as possible.

Test-Outs will be administered on  May 30, 2018 at 2:30 for high school students and 3:30 for middle school students at DHS in the Media Center.

Our current 8th graders who will be attending DHS in the fall can become a candidate for the student council next year.  Students who want to become student council members can pick up the application in the counselors office.  The deadline to submit their application to be added to the ballot is Thursday, June 6 at 8:10 a.m.  Voting will be done during the 8th grade Social Studies classes on Monday, June 10th.

It’s never too soon or late to help your child to think about career choices and post-high school education. Below is an article that we thought might be interesting for our parents.

https://www.thejobnetwork.com/prepare-your-kids-for-career-success/