8th Grade Parents Information

 

New FCHS Mentor Program

In an attempt to assist in the transition process, a teacher mentor will be assigned to each 8th grade student at Floyd County high School. Therefore, each teacher and other members of staff will be given three or four students to mentor throughout the school year.

General duties/expectations of the mentor:

• Assist in transition by answering questions, offering assistance
• Monitor grades, attendance, and discipline
• Check planners
• Communicate with teachers

 

Ten Things Every Parent Should Know About Talking With Their Kids:

 

1. Listen carefully.
2. Show them you care.
3. Be a role model.
4. Have faith in them.
5. Ask questions.
6. Remember they are not you.
7. Take advantage of the moment.
8. Keep it in the family.
9. Understand their reality.
10. Don't give up.

 

A toolkit that supports the above items is available from the Virginia Department of Health.

Please call 1-877-canwait.