Smith Middle School Counseling, N. Elder, PhDDearborn Public Schools

Apr 15th Fall Elective Scheduling Begins This Week

This week current 6th and 7th graders will be selecting their fall electives in their social studies classes. They will log into their student account and selecting two electives. Commonly one of those electives will be year long PE/Band/Orchestra. The other will be a half year elective. Students will then share their selections with families. The window for changes will be 4/15/2019 through Monday 4/22/2010.

Electives will be:
7th Grade:
Conv Spanish
Comp Applications
2 D Art
3 D Art
PE Activity
Year Long Band
Year Long Orchestra

8th Grade:
Conv Spanish
Comp Applications
2 D Art
3 D Art
PE Activity
Year Long Band
Year Long Orchestra
Year Long Spanish 1

In Addition, Smith is adding a “Coding” class which is a computer programming for middle school children. Contact Ms. Elder, the guidance counselor for questions.

Apr 9th 6th Grade Parents Wanted

Hello, do you remember when you were a freshman 6th grade parent? Well, we are getting ready to host our incoming 6th grade students and parents and are asking for a parent volunteer to share your experience as you transitioned to middle school. If you are available for a few minutes on Wednesday, May 8 at 6pm, please contact the guidance counselor, Ms. Elder at 313 827 2812. Your support is very important!

Apr 8th DCMST DEADLINE APPROACHING!!

Lottery response deadline is April 15th!!

Invitation letters have been mailed to all 8th grade students who have met the qualifications to attend DCMST for Fall 2019. The next step for these students will be to complete a google form to indicate whether they would like to be entered into the lottery for final selection as directed in the letter. Middle school counselors have been given a list of qualified students. The deadline to respond is 11:59 pm, Monday, April 15, 2019.

April 8, 2019 by Deena Alam-parks

Mar 25th Last chance to test for Early College

Students who submitted a complete application were notified of the last chance to test for Early College, Advanced Manufacturing and Pre-Education high school will be

Tuesday, March 26, 2019
1:30pm
Bldg A, Lower Level
5101 Evergreen
Dearborn MI 48128

There will be no other testing available

Contact the Early College for questions.
313 317-1588

Mar 20th STAND Summer Empowerment Camp

The Summer Stand (Students Taking A New Direction) applications are out and available to students in grades 4-7th. So if you have a child you feel would benefit from this program, they can pick up am applications from the counseling office. The program runs from Jun 25-July August 1st. The deadline to apply is June 14. Thank you.

Mar 20th Middle School Seal of Biliteracy – Sign Up Now!

Seal of Biliteracy 2019 Guidelines

Middle School Seal of Biliteracy
Participation in a World Language Class with a grade of “B” or better / or, passing district test out in level 1 of the language
Score proficient on the Eighth Grade State Test in ELA
If relevant, score proficient on the WIDA
Completion of a three paragraph essay in the targeted language
Introduction to Self
School Life
Life Outside of School
PowerPoint oral presentation utilizing a language other than English
Paragraph summary of an interview
PowerPoint in English; Oral presentation in the targeted language
Compare and contrast your targeted language’s cultural characteristics with the United States
*Essay and Presentation for Middle School requirements are at least one page

Presentations will be the 2nd week of May
Sign up with Ms. Jedrzejowski or Ms. Elder

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Mar 19th Dearborn High School Orientation – March 26

Class of 2023

9th-grade parent orientation is March 26, 2019, in the Auditorium and café (tours through the halls to classrooms).

6:30-7:00 ALL meet in the auditorium for:
*Marching Band to kick off the evening!
*Vocal Ensemble to sing the National Anthem
* A slide show informational presentation

7:00-7:30 Tours of the building by Link Crew students, NHS students, and Student Council members
*The cafeteria will be set up to showcase different activities, clubs, and athletics

Mar 19th Early College Testing is March 23 at 8 a.m.

Students who completed their application to the Early CollegeGood Morning will receive a letter informing them of the testing date:

March 23, 2019
Testing starts at 8am and should end around 11am.
BLDG A, lower level
5101 Evergreen
Dearborn MI 48128

Students will receive their scores at the end of the test.

Mar 15th (No Title)

Dear Families,

This week counselors gathered together to learn about some of the issues facing communities today. Some of those issues involve social media, marketing that targets young children, substances accessible in one’s home and the short-term and long-term cause and effect on individuals. Also, peers and the dynamics affecting the entire family were also discussed. Schools may see signs that parents may not see and vice versa. Talk to your child, become educated on the issues children are facing. If you would like some information shared with the counselors you can stop in the counseling office.

Some government resources:

https://www.stopbullying.gov/cyberbullying/kids-on-social-media-and-gaming/index.html

https://www.getsmartaboutdrugs.gov/family

https://www.getsmartaboutdrugs.gov/family/drug-use-internet-social-media

Mar 15th DCMST Potential Candidates for Fall 2019

DCMST Potential Candidates for Fall 2019

We will be mailing letters next week to 8th-grade students who have met the qualifications to attend DCMST for Fall 2019. The next step for these students will be to complete a google form to indicate whether they would like to be entered into the lottery for final selection as directed in the letter. Middle school counselors have been given a list of qualified students.

Students who did not meet the qualifications (based on Algebra 1 common assessment, MStep & NWEA, and GPA) will not be sent a letter.

Contact Ms. Parks at DCMST for questions.

https://dcmst.dearbornschools.org/2019/03/15/dcmst-potential-candidates-for-fall-2019/