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Encourage a positive perspective

Falling into a rut is normal once in a while. But your child shouldn’t make a habit of it. If she seems frustrated about school (“Class is boring! What’s the point?”), give her motivation to stay on track. You can:
•Suggest a positive outlook.  When she speaks negatively, offer alternatives. (She says: “This is too [...]

Moral Dilemmas Part 2

I have been working with our 8th Grade Advisory Classes with decision making.  We are using different moral dilemmas as discussion starters.  I will continue to post different moral dilemmas here on my blog as we cover them in our classes.
A.  Three of your friends have created an offensive website that attacks a classmate and/or [...]

“That’s so gay” – A PSN against offensive language

That’s So Gay – Wanda Sykes

“That’s so Gay” – Think Before You Speak

I was taking a look at the Ad Council Website today and noticed their latest campaign against verbally harassment in schools.  They mention, “Almost 90% of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender
(LGBT) students report being verbally harassed at school because of
their sexual orientation. LGBT teens experience homophobic
remarks and harassment throughout the school day, creating an
atmosphere where they [...]

October is RESPECT Month

October is RESPECT month here at the ACS Middle School.  Teachers and students have been talking about RESPECT and what it means to them during OASIS classes.
6th grade has done role-playing skits on what is respectful and disrespectful behavior.  In addition, they have discussed how different cultures show their respect in daily life.

8th grade is [...]

Respect – The Golden Rule

While we have been talking about Respect for the month of October. A great topic when discussing this important character trait is “The Golden Rule.” The basic definition for the Golden Rule is, “Treat others only in ways that you’re willing to be treated in the same exact situation.” Here is a great [...]