Guidance
  

To register your child in JT Moore Middle School, please come by and speak with Michelle Carson, our guidance clerk. She will assist you in the registration process. You will need the following documents to register your child:

  • Birth Certificate
  • Social Security
  • Immunization
  • Report Card from Previous School (Test Scores are helpful)
  • Proof of Residence in Moore’s school zone (utilities, lease, etc.)

SCHOOL TOURS are given by PTSA volunteers. To schedule a tour, contact Terri Patton (PTSA Co-President) at TerriDPatton@hotmail.com or call her at home at (615) 297-6127.

MEET OUR GUIDANCE TEAM:
As school counselors we are dedicated to helping students progress in their academic, personal/social, and career development. Counselors work with students in individual counseling, small group counseling, and classroom guidance.
We are also part of a much larger team helping to serve our students. These include the following: parents, teachers, administrators, social worker, psychologist, nurse, speech and vision therapist, special education coordinator, resource officer, and others. Counselors wear many hats. We do registration, coordinate school wide testing, and perform many other tasks. Most importantly, we are here to serve as student advocates.

PARENT TIPS

STUDENT TIPS

STAY INVOLVED IN YOUR CHILD'S EDUCATIONAL PROCESS.

Many parents think that once their child is out of elementary school they no longer need to be involved in school. The middle school years is one of the most critical times for parental involvement. They need you! (Even though they pretend not to)

Call the school to set up a conference if you have concerns. Keep up with what's going on at J.T. Moore by visiting our new web site. Check homework daily. Some of our faculty have assignments on the web.

BE INVOLVED IN THEIR PERSONAL/SOCIAL LIFE.

Know where they are after school and get to know their friends. Monitor what they do and how they use the internet.

GIVE CHILDREN LOTS OF LOVE AND PRAISE. DISCIPLINE THEM WHEN NEEDED IN A FAIR, FIRM, AND CONSISTENT MANNER. Take advantage of parenting workshops when offered. It's hard parenting these days. It's also hard being a kid these days.

Your interest and attention will build confidence and self-esteem in your child.

5 SIMPLE STEPS TO GET BETTER GRADES:

ATTEND SCHOOL

Absences have a direct influence on grades. Be on time.

IMPROVE STUDY TIME

Write assignments down. If you failed to get assignments, check with a buddy or Moore's web site If possible select a place that is quiet and free from distractions. Try to study in this same spot each day. Work in short segments and take study breaks between segments. Continue for one hour or until work is complete. Keep materials organized. Get a teachers or counselor to help you with organization.

READ ACTIVELY

Think about material before reading.
Write down questions for understanding.
Look up words you do not know.
Comprehension is more important than speed.

WRITE CLEARLY

EAT HEALTHY.

A good breakfast is very important in having energy to think and work in class.

A good diet will boost brainpower and keep you healthy.