Surviving Middle School

Thriving in Middle SchoolTips For Parents Mr. DSwansboro Elementary School

1Preparing for Middle SchoolTransitioning from elementary to middle school brings many questions and concerns for both parents and students. Moving up to middle school can be scary and exciting. Parents can help their preteens prepare for this monumental transition by:gathering information staying involved in their childs education.Your Middle School VisionSchool MemoriesStudent ExpectationsParent ExpectationsSchool Expectations

3Middle School Student DevelopmentPhysical GrowthNew HormonesConcrete to Abstract thinkingNew RelationshipsSelf Concept Attitudes & Values

4School Concerns The buildingThe ScheduleTeachersOther StudentsFriendsPopularityHomework

5Worries that students have1. Opening the locker2. Getting lost or finding classes3. Making good grades4. Bullies and/or being teased5. Making new friends6. Having more than one teacher7. Finding the restroom6More worries8. Not knowing the school rules9. Carrying around all those books10. Feeling stupid compared to other kids11. Being embarrassed by parents in front of other kids12. Puberty (pimples, body changes)13. Changing before and after P.E. in front of other kids13. Going from class to class without being late14. Having girlfriends or boyfriends15. Having a friend to sit with at lunch

7What Can You Do?Help them set goalsAcademic, Sports, PersonalAsk questionsWhat are you most excited about?How can I help the most?Listen CloselyListen without giving adviceAsk if they want adviceReinforce the positiveAnything!

8What Can You Do? Cont.Encourage readingPromote physical activityLimit computer, T.V. & video gamesCelebrate hard workCommunicate expectations

Review your childs academic progress with your child every 4 weeks.

9What does SBES do?Transition to Middle School lessons:Making friendsTime managementNavigating new spacesLockersTaking on new responsibilities

Review of elective choices in class

Tour of Swansboro Middle / New Bridge

10What does the Middle School Do?Open House/School Tours

Presentation at Swansboro Middle School

11School to HomeAfterschool Routine: Create schedule for homework, dinner, sleep, etc.

ORGANIZATIONSet goals for the yearHomework: Facilitate rather than Complete

Continue to designate family time together

12You can do this!Enrolling your child in middle school is scary. Its a bigger school. Your child will go from being one of the oldest kids in school to being one of the youngest. The homework load will probably increase. The pace will speed up. The good news? Your child is ready.

With your support, your child will rise to the challenge.Q & A / Resources Questions?

Websites:http://pbskids.org/itsmylife/school/middleschool/index.html

http://kidshealth.org/kid/feeling/school/middle_school.html

14Contact InfoKevin Dick Mr. Dkevin.dick@onslow.k12.nc.us910 326-1501

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