Transitioning into Middle School Christina Lane Northern Middle

Transitioning into Middle School Christina Lane, Northern Middle Tennessee Representative, Student Outreach Services

CONGRATS !! Movin’ On Up New school, new location, or maybe just maybe the same school New people New school subjects New teachers It’s a chance for adventure and to start with a clean slate.

s d n e i r F Making ua o y e k a m e l peop Positive n better perso od o g g n i k a m Helps in choices es c a l p t h g i r e o th Going t ings h t t h g i r e h t Doing wer o l l o f a t o n , der Be a lea Make yourself a better person by surrounding yourself with good friends!!!

O R P a e b l l ’ u e o m Y i Have the right attitude t o in n Get solid information on what to expect Middle school teachers help students build on the fundamentals they learned in ______ school and prepare them for the more difficult curriculum they will face in ____ school.

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! k r o W More ing g n e l l a h C More s in m a x E d n a Papers ork w e m o H o t addition ity l i b i s n o p s e More r g n i d a r g t n e Differ scale

Lockers You have your own space now – keep it organized! Decorate it – make it your home space (follow the school guidelines) If no lockers, then keep your backpack organized.

Librar y Much bigger More to offer – computers, video stations, other forms of media Great place to do homework, study for tests, and gather research. r Ask the librarian fo book recommendations.

y p o c a Keep in e l u d e of sch ok o b e t o your n Ask for h need elp if ed Class Schedule Different ry e v e m o o r hour t n e r Diffe s on se t s a l c n e r e f dif s day

s s ce B e By e R ye You will survive without it!

Ge o v t In ! d lve Sports Acti Clubs vitie s Explore new interests Make new friends Have lots of fun!

The y d o B t n e d u t S the o t d i k t s e d e ol h t m o r f g Movin youngest e– c n o g n u o re y e w s d i k e Thes you. p l e h l l i w la l they e t t s u j , d ullie b l e e f r e v e If you r. o l e s n u o c all teacher or o t n e p o f rsel u o y p e e k Try to ds. n e i r f f o s kind

e c a e p p e e ? k s d o Always t n tell the truth e i w r o f Never s H pread rumors h t i Only say w things that bu ild people up Trust oth ers Always apologize

Rumor – I heard that anyone who fails the next history test is going to have to repeat the course over the summer. • The person telling it does not know if it is true. Not verified Spread fast Change • Spread from person to person • Spread to a whole group of people • Rumors can change slightly each time they’re told. • They can get more exaggerated over time

Gossip – Jane told me that when she tried to ask Craig out to a movie, he got so nervous that he almost fainted. Gossip deals with subjects that are shocking or personal. • Gossip is usually about private things that people do not usually talk openly about. Gossip is usually spread behind the person’s back. • Gossip can be true, false, or a rumor.

Social Media Before you speak, text, or tweet, TH I NK Is it t r u e h e l p f u l i n s p i r i n g n e c e s s a r y k i n d ?

Att w e N s e l Ru endan ce Dre ss Cod e Dis ciplina proced ry ures Oth er adm inistra policie tive s

People you Need to Know Principal Assistant Principal (s) School Counselor School Nurse SRO – School Resource Officer Get to know all your teachers – they are here to help you!

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