Learn More Indiana Website

This website is a great resource for middle school students and their parents.
Learn More Indiana is here to guide Hoosiers on how to get to college so that students of all ages can achieve the dream of a degree.
If you’re willing to take the journey, we can provide you with the map.

To learn more, visit: www.learnmoreindiana.org



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21st Century Scholars Program

If you have a student who is in grades 7th or 8th, please consider applying for 21st Century Scholars Program. Based on financial eligibility, students can earn money for college. This is a popular program that helps students set goals to get to college and attain them!See link for more information.
http://www.in.gov/ssaci/2345.htm

Homework Help Line

Homework Hotline
Guidance
The Rose-Hulman Homework Hotline is now up and running for this school year.

Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology's Homework Hotline has opened for the academic year! More than 100 bright Rose-Hulman students are trained and ready to assist students if they need math and science homework help in the evenings.

Students can call or email the homework hotline, from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., Eastern Time, Sunday through Thursday-for math and science homework help. The number is 1-877-ASK-ROSE, and the website is www.AskRose.org. The service and the telephone call are both free.





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6th Grade Graduation Plan

In grade 6, a student and the student's parent should develop an initial graduation plan. The plan must include the following:
1. A statement of intent to graduate from high school
2. An acknowledgment of the importance of:
-good citizenship
-school attendance
-diligent study habits
3. The plan must become part of the student's permanent school record
4. Further development of the graduation plan continues in the 9th grade
Access a copy of the required form for discussion with your child at the following web address. These forms must be signed and return to the school.
Here is a link to the online version of the form.
http://www.in.gov/learnmoreindiana/files/2010-2011_6th_Grade_Grad_Plan_from_OnTrack.pdf

Coach John Wooden's and Leadership Success

BMS will be following and teaching the wise words from coach John Wooden, this year. He taught several skills that he believes creates, great leaders. His leadership pyramid is pictured below. His website is also listed. Please take time to look it over.

Several teachers from BMS, took time this summer to build this pyramid as a visible reminder to students. Stop by BMS and check it out!

http://www.coachwooden.com/







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Cyber bullying

Cyber bullying
I found a great link that teaches you how to stay safe on the Internet. We all are using the Internet more and more. It is a great tool but it can also be dangerous. Don't let yourself be bullied but you also need to make sure YOU, do not become a cyber bully. Check out the link below.

http://docs.docstoc.com/pdf/451459/e5b0de30-ffec-402c-9355-349736817547.pdf




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Girl Talk Sign-ups

Girl Talk
I will be starting a Girl Talk group for students in grades 6-8. The group will meet every 2 weeks, during lunch. The group focuses on friendship, peer pressure, being of good character, etc. We will make crafts and have several speakers. I have sponsored this group for years and the students have a ton of fun. Permission forms will be in the counseling office. Space is limited. Below is the link to the official girl talk site. Much more information is on the site.

www.desiretoinspire.org




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Attention all soon to be 6th graders at BMS!

Moving to middle school can be a scary time. Here are some links to websites that can help you with the transition to middle school. As your school counselor, I am here to make the change easier. Feel free to stop by and see me.

http://kidshealth.org/kid/feeling/school/middle_school.html

http://pbskids.org/itsmylife/school/middleschool

Please complete the form at this link and return to your school counselor.

https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B8XnpmWsbiNuNUFXMU1RTU5IRVE/preview?pli=1