July

● CogAT testing for High Ability

● 6th grade orientation
● 6th grade parent night
● 6th grade cook out
● 7th/8th grade orientation

August
● Introduction of the counselors
● Begin lunch small groups
● Back-to-School night

September
● College Go! Week presentations
○ Including 21st Century Scholar info
● Respect Classroom Lessons (6th-8th)
● Parent Coffee Presentation (Organization Skills)
● Q1 Celebration
October
● Career Day
● Send out email to teachers to recommend students for High Ability
● Wrap up lunch small groups
● Begin phone calls for Holiday assistance

November
● Emotion Regulation Classroom Lessons (6th-8th)
● Parent Coffee Presentation (21st Century Scholar)
● 21st Century Parent Registration night

December
● 21st century reminder email to parents
● High Ability testing reminder
● Q2 Celebration
● Holiday Assistance program

January
● 8th grade scheduling lessons
● Individual four-year plan meetings (8th grade)
● 8th grade field trip to Franklin Central High School
● Start small groups

February
● Individual four-year plan meetings (8th grade)
 ● ISTEP prep
● Parent Coffee Presentation (Postsecondary Options)
● Zones of Regulation Classroom Lessons (6th-8th)
● CogAT testing for High Ability

March
● ISTEP Part 1 Window
● Conferences with 8th grade parents regarding high school schedule
● 21st century scholar sign up at lunch
● Student Ambassador application announcement
● Q3 Celebration
● Wrap up small groups

April
● ISTEP Part 2 Window
● Parent Coffee Presentation (Suicide Prevention)
● Conflict Resolution Classroom Lessons (6th-8th)
● 8th grade field trip to IUPUI
● Student Ambassador applications due

May
● 5th grade visits to FTMS West
● 5th grade parent night
● Art Show - exhibit art therapy
● Choose Student Ambassadors
● Q4 Celebration
● Awards Day
June
● Create next year’s master schedule
● Train new Student Ambassadors
● Send out mental health screeners to incoming 6th graders