TRANSITIONING INTO MIDDLE SCHOOL MOVIN ON UP MIDDLE

TRANSITIONING INTO MIDDLE SCHOOL

MOVIN’ ON UP MIDDLE SCHOOL IS A CHANCE FOR NEW ADVENTURES AND TO START WITH A CLEAN SLATE. New school/location (or same!) New people New school subjects New teachers 2

THE STUDENT BODY Moving from the oldest student to the youngest If you ever feel bullied, tell a teacher or a counselor. Older students were younger once – they will help you! Try to keep yourself open to all kinds of friends. 3

MORE WORK More challenging Papers and exams in addition to homework More responsibility Different grading scale

NEW RULES Attendance Dress code Disciplinary procedures Other administrative policies 5

GET PREPARED YOU’LL BE A PRO IN NO TIME Have the right attitude Get solid information on what to expect Obtain the supply list early Attend orientation or open house Read through the school handbook 6

COMMON CONCERNS AND SOLUTIONS COMBINATION LOCKS BEING TOO DIFFERENT Practice using the lock the summer before middle school. Take this time to try out everything from different styles of clothing to different styles of writing. Start to figure out who you want to be. BEING LATE FOR CLASS Use time wisely. Know who to ask for directions. NOT HAVING FRIENDS Focus on time of new beginnings. TOUGH CLASSES It won’t be more than you can handle. Get help early if you fall behind. 7

TOP 5 STAY ORGANIZED AND BE ON TIME TO CLASS DO YOUR HOMEWORK AND KNOW WHEN ASSIGNMENTS ARE DUE TRY NEW THINGS 1 SURVIVAL SKILLS MAKE PLANS TO SIT WITH YOUR FRIENDS AT LUNCH 4 2 3 5 KNOW YOUR LOCKER COMBINATION AND KEEP SPACE ORGANIZED

ACING ACADEMICS Come to school every day Take notes Have your supplies ready Don’t procrastinate Follow directions Ask questions Participate in class Study as much as you can Pay attention in class Don’t stress over your grades Talk to your teachers Stay healthy 9

SUPPLIES YOU MAY NEED Calculator USB flash drive Shelf for locker Small purse/wallet Combination lock Watch Planner Alarm clock 10

DEVELOP STUDY SKILLS THINK POSITIVE AND DO YOUR BEST! Know the purpose of each assignment Study for a while and take short breaks Review, review Don’t cram for hours the night before a test Plan a time and place for studying each day Study a little bit each day 11

GET INVOLVED EXPLORE NEW INTERESTS, MAKE NEW FRIENDS, AND HAVE LOTS OF FUN! CLUBS SPORTS ACTIVITIES Join different school clubs which hold your interest. Watch for times/days for school team tryouts. If you make the team, you will probably have summer camps and practice. Get involved in your community by doing volunteer work. 12

MAKING FRIENDS MAKE YOURSELF A BETTER PERSON BY SURROUNDING YOURSELF WITH GOOD FRIENDS Positive people make you a better person Be a leader, not a follower Helps in making good choices Going to the right places Doing the right things

AVOIDING TROUBLE Know and obey school rules Avoid drama, rumors, and gossip Don’t let your friends get you in trouble Learn how to solve problems: Find an adult you trust to talk to if you have problems --- Apologize and accept consequences when you’ve done something wrong --- Ask for help when you need it --- Communicate clearly

BEFORE YOU SPEAK, TEXT, OR POST… T H I N K t i s I 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 ? 15

PRINCIPAL AND ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL SCHOOL COUNSELOR SCHOOL NURSE 1 PEOPLE YOU NEED TO KNOW SRO – SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER 4 2 3 5 ALL TEACHERS – THEY ARE HERE TO HELP YOU

WHAT DO YOU WANT TO BE? BUILD A SOLID FOUNDATION IN MIDDLE SCHOOL TO PAVE A GOOD PATH FOR HIGH SCHOOL Interests Hobbies Favorite subjects in school 17

CHOICES FOR AFTER HIGH SCHOOL Work Community College Vocational Military University 18

MAKE THE BEST OUT OF MIDDLE SCHOOL YOU ARE JUST FIGURING OUT LIFE…HAVE FUN!

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