Annual Report

Counseling

Curriculum

School Food Guidelines

Links to CMS Counseling Pages

Parenting Information
Monthly news articles regarding parenting, parenting tips, medical help, and more.

SUMMER CAMPS FOR KIDS There are a number of learning opportunities for children throughout the summer. Summer camps are great ways for kids to improve on academic skills, develop athletic skills, create new hobbies and develop lasting friendships. Learn more. Excellent website on all the different camps in Michigan and around the United States.  http://www.mysummercamps.com/

 TOPIC OF THE MONTH 
Transitioning to Middle School and High School.

 Featured Article 
Teenage Development

 Other News Articles 
• Parent Involvement - Student Success (Pdf)*
• Parent Involvement in Children's Education (Pdf)*
• Middle School EduGuide - Your Roadmap to Student Success (Pdf)*
• Making the Most of High School  (Pdf)* (Great article for parents of 8th grade children)
• Helping Children Learn to Read (Website)
• Parent Involvement = Student Achievement (Website)
• Kids Health (Website) (Great website on many topics relevant to teens)
• Transition to Middle School Tips (Website)
• Transition to High School Tips (Website)

 Great Resources  
• Jackson District Library (Website)
• Career Cruising (Website - Online program to research colleges, careers, and update EDP's)
• Helpful Links (Page on this CSD website)**
• Parent/Student Resources (Page on this CSD website)**

 Fun Activities/Things to Do  
Here are some websites to find some fun activities in the summertime.  You can search for fairs, festivals, events, etc.
• Michigan.org (Website)
• MFEA.org (Website - can search by region)
• Specifically for the Jackson Area (Website)

 General Tips to Know  
Visit prospective school prior to the beginning of school; preferably at the end of this year. This helps with navigation and meeting principals, counselors, teachers, and staff.

Practice school time routines 2 weeks prior to the start of school. This includes sleep patterns etc.

Make sure schedule is correct before starting the new year.

Talk to school counselor about the class requirements for H.S. graduation.

Discuss with your daughter/son the increase in levels of responsibility that will be expected.

Discuss importance of staying caught up with homework esp. at H.S. level.

Discuss the benefits of keeping an agenda to remember all assignments.

Discuss importance of NOT procrastinating on assignments.

READ, READ, READ!!!!!! Read anything that you put your hands on and read to each other.

• ** Contains useful information on homework help, local resources, college and career planning, and more.

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