Transcript IBMYP Parent Night - Brandywine School District

November 15, 2012
Meeting Agenda
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What has been happening thus far?
Contracts, Handbook, Website, etc.
Community Service
Transition to Mount Pleasant High School
Trips, Events, Etc.
Tutoring Program and Practice Skills
Open Forum for Parents
A few words from our Family Liaison
What have we been doing so far?
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This year is off to a great start! Many students have shown interest
in Community Service Projects and are really trying to meet (and
exceed) their required hours by participating in after school
activities, community volunteering opportunities, etc.
Teachers have immersed their students in meaningful units and
are successful in creating thoughtful, creative learning
environment.
The 8th grade was lucky to go on a field trip to the Renaissance
Faire. Students were excited to learn the “lingo” of the time and
came back to Talley bearing trinkets and fun memories.
Contacts, Handbooks, Etc.
At the start of the school year, students were given a copy of
the IBMYP Handbook as well as copies of the Academic
Contract.
At this point in time:
• The back page of the handbook should have been signed by
a parent/guardian and returned
• The Academic Contract should have been signed by both
student and parent/guardian and returned.
The Website
We are working very hard this year to update the website with
all appropriate information for current IB Students as well as
potential IB Students.
• Please check the website for important information
regarding meetings, trips, etc.
• The website now has links to paperwork for those
considering the transition to Mt. Pleasant High School.
• Copies of all paperwork, including the Community Service
Verification Form can also be found as an attachment.
Community Service
We have received many, many phone calls and e-mails
regarding appropriate community service opportunities.
Acceptable Community Service opportunities include, but are
not limited to:
• Helping a member of the community
• Volunteering time at an organization
• Mentoring younger children
• Neighborhood clean-ups
• Volunteering at a local soup kitchen
IBMYP Transition to Mount Pleasant
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There are two primary forms potential Mount Pleasant IB
attendees must fill out during the course of their 8th grade
year. The forms should be returned to Talley (attn: Ms.
Feder) who will forward the forms to Mount Pleasant. These
forms can be found on our website.
•The Mount Pleasant Honor Code
•The Mount Pleasant Information Sheet
For those interested, shadowing at Mount Pleasant is an
excellent way to gain insight into the typical IB High School
workday.
Mount Pleasant High School Honor Code
Mount Pleasant High School Statement of
Intent
Trips, Events, Etc.
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7th Grade ELA classes will be attending a Delaware Theatre
Company performance of “A Christmas Carol” on December
13th.
A group of Mount Pleasant High School International
Baccalaureate students will be venturing to Talley on the
morning of November 29th to speak with our 8th grade
students about the high school IB program. This will be
more of a student-centered question-and-answer panel.
Talley’s “Community Service” month will commence during
the week of Thanksgiving and continue until winter break.
Students will learn more about our various service activities
shortly.
Tutoring Program and Practice Skills
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Talley Middle School offers free tutoring to students on
various days of the week. Tutoring is offered for Language
Arts, Mathematics, and some homework help in other
areas.
Teachers also suggest certain online webpages for students
during the various stages of studying.
• Compass Learning
• Quizlet.com
Remember our next meeting:
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February
6:00pm