88thth Grade ~ Now What? Grade ~ Now What?Transitioning into the 8th Grade Program

Welcome and IntroductionWelcome and Introduction

Welcome!Session Goals

◦Role of the Parent◦Technology Needs◦Additional Resources◦Communication/Relationships

Role of the ParentRole of the Parent

Odyssey is a unique program that affords you the opportunity to create a partnership with professional licensed teachers who will assist you weekly in the education of your child. Your role as facilitator of your child’s instruction is a key component in this partnership and there is nothing that can take its place.

Technology NeedsTechnology Needs

Understand Your ComputerWeb SearchingComputer/Internet/PrinterUnderstand the Programs

◦eClassroom◦E-mail◦Curriculum Links

Additional ResourcesAdditional Resources

8th Grade Open LabLocal Libraries

◦FREE Online TutoringOff-Site TutoringBritannica Online

DON’T WAIT TO GET HELP!

Communication/RelationshipsCommunication/Relationships

Build Relationships◦…with your student◦…with the teachers

Mistakes?

SummarySummary

Education is NOT a destination, it is a journey.

Enjoy the journey!

Related LinksRelated Links

Four NETS for Better Searching◦http://webquest.sdsu.edu/searching/fournets.htm

FREE Online Tutoring◦http://www.lvccld.org/homework_help/index.cfm?

x=45&y=29Off-Site Tutoring Schedule

◦http://odysseyk12.org/hs/pages/common/tutoring.asp

Britannica Online◦http://www.school.eb.com/

Motivational IdeasMotivational Ideas

Smile Pat on the

back/handshakeEncouraging wordsPlan a special lunchGame timeSpecial time with petsNo “homework” for

the daySpecial sharing timeInvite a friend

High five!Write a positive noteFree timeStamps/stickersEarn a certificateEarn a badgeShare a CD of choiceGive coupons to

restaurants, stores, etc.

…and many more on the Internet!