FCMS 2022-2023
Upcoming Events and Opportunities:
What to do if your child needs academic help:
1) Start with your student's team. The team teachers can provide you with the most valuable feedback as well as the areas in need and suggestions for improvement.
2) Look into free tutoring resources:
https://askrose.org/ (free math and science tutoring service for Indiana and other students in grades 6-12)
https://schoolhouse.world/ (free peer to peer tutoring)
3) Look into private one-to-one tutoring resources in your area. For example, Sylvan Learning Center, the local Library, the local College or University.
Grief Resources- How to help your Teen
Dealing with a loss is always difficult. As a parent, it can be hard to know how to help your teenager process a loss and learn to cope through the grieving process. Please review the articles below and reach out to us if you believe your teen would benefit from additional support at school or if you have questions.
tdc_2_tips_for_supporting_the_grieving_teen_after_loss_of_close_friend_2018.pdf
developmental_responses_2017.pdf
how_to_help_a_grieving_teen___printable_page___the_dougy_center.pdf
Support Groups through ASSIST
assist_indiana.pdf
FREE Medical Care:
free_medical_pt_2.pdf
free_medical.pdf
Blog Article: Teens use of technology at night
our_daughters_nightly_struggle_—_start.pdf
Bridges Alliance of Johnson County-collaboration effort of businesses, agencies, churches, and individual residents of Johnson County to end poverty by providing proven tools, resources, support, and relationships to foster stability and independence.
http://bridgesalliancejc.org/
**Check out the website to learn more about the organization, ways to get involved, and resources!**
Technology Safety for Teens- Parent guidelines and information about apps kids use!
nationalonlinesafety.com/guides
Middle school years can be interesting.....and FUN! Please don't hesitate to reach out to the FCMS counseling office as the year progresses; we are here to help!
Tips for Parents:
https://www.gettingsmart.com/2015/07/understanding-your-middle-schooler-4-tips-for-success/
https://www.edutopia.org/blog/how-middle-schooler-mind-works-brains-part-one-heather-wolpert-gawron
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/surviving-your-childs-adolescence/201701/social-challenges-middle-school
https://www.simplek12.com/middle-school/understanding-middle-schoolers/
Upcoming Events and Opportunities:
What to do if your child needs academic help:
1) Start with your student's team. The team teachers can provide you with the most valuable feedback as well as the areas in need and suggestions for improvement.
2) Look into free tutoring resources:
https://askrose.org/ (free math and science tutoring service for Indiana and other students in grades 6-12)
https://schoolhouse.world/ (free peer to peer tutoring)
3) Look into private one-to-one tutoring resources in your area. For example, Sylvan Learning Center, the local Library, the local College or University.
Grief Resources- How to help your Teen
Dealing with a loss is always difficult. As a parent, it can be hard to know how to help your teenager process a loss and learn to cope through the grieving process. Please review the articles below and reach out to us if you believe your teen would benefit from additional support at school or if you have questions.
tdc_2_tips_for_supporting_the_grieving_teen_after_loss_of_close_friend_2018.pdf
developmental_responses_2017.pdf
how_to_help_a_grieving_teen___printable_page___the_dougy_center.pdf
Support Groups through ASSIST
assist_indiana.pdf
FREE Medical Care:
free_medical_pt_2.pdf
free_medical.pdf
Blog Article: Teens use of technology at night
our_daughters_nightly_struggle_—_start.pdf
Bridges Alliance of Johnson County-collaboration effort of businesses, agencies, churches, and individual residents of Johnson County to end poverty by providing proven tools, resources, support, and relationships to foster stability and independence.
http://bridgesalliancejc.org/
**Check out the website to learn more about the organization, ways to get involved, and resources!**
Technology Safety for Teens- Parent guidelines and information about apps kids use!
nationalonlinesafety.com/guides
Middle school years can be interesting.....and FUN! Please don't hesitate to reach out to the FCMS counseling office as the year progresses; we are here to help!
Tips for Parents:
- Remember that middle schoolers can't think like adults and need guidance
- Encourage healthy sleep habits (and other forms of self-care)
- Teach peer negotiation strategies before they're in difficult situations, such as using a code word to contact you for help
- Encourage them to develop critical thinking through joining a club at school
- Teach media literacy and make distinctions between good and bad news sources
- Model flexibility in your own thinking when discussing current events
- Remind them they don't need to do anything or go anywhere that makes them uncomfortable
- Expect mistakes, but maintain high expectations
- Get them involved in activities that instill a sense of purpose
- Share times that you succumbed to peer pressure, along with how you regrouped
- Tell them to pause and consider possible repercussions before posting anything online
https://www.gettingsmart.com/2015/07/understanding-your-middle-schooler-4-tips-for-success/
https://www.edutopia.org/blog/how-middle-schooler-mind-works-brains-part-one-heather-wolpert-gawron
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/surviving-your-childs-adolescence/201701/social-challenges-middle-school
https://www.simplek12.com/middle-school/understanding-middle-schoolers/