surviving middle school what every parent should know!

Surviving Middle Surviving Middle SchoolSchool

Surviving Middle Surviving Middle SchoolSchool

What every parent should know!What every parent should know!

Middle School is a time of Change

Academics

Peers

Parenting

What will my child need?

• Organization• Responsibility for assignments• Study Skills• A consistent Routine and clear

Expectations

How do peers change?Adolescence is a time of experimentation as kids

figure out who they are and where they fit in.

• Friends are made and lost• High levels of conflict• Peer Pressure• Bullying

What can I expect as a parent?

During adolescence, it is normal for kids to pull away from parents as they try to figure out who they are and strive for independence.

Kids will push boundaries, break rules, try out being sarcastic or disrespectful, and just generally try your patience.

What can I do?The most important things you can do are:

• Set Clear Expectations and enforce them with consistent consequences.

• Keep the Lines of Communication OPEN

• Encourage your child to participate in extra-curricular activities.

What else should I know?

• Wolf Camp! Tuesday August 9th

• 6th grade registration: Thursday August 11th

• Check out the school website for resources.

Resources for Parents• Test-Taking Strategies Learning proper note-taking, studying, and test-taking strategies is a vital

part of improving your grades and academic success.  Check out this website for strategies. http://www.testtakingtips.com

• Homework Tips This website offers a wide variety of homework/study tips. http://homeworktips.about.com/od/doinghomework/

• Study Skills Developing effective study habits in one of the most important skills you can possess to help you become a successful student. http://content.scholastic.com/browse/article.jsp?id=3897

• Time Management Plans Not enough time in the day to get everything done?  Learn how to manage your time more efficiently...http://www.psychwww.com/mtsite/page5.html

• Memory Being able to use your memory to the best of your ability will only improve your academic success! http://www.mindtools.com/memory.html

• Love and Logic A great site for tips on interacting with teens.  Receive free weekly email tips from the legendary Jim Fay or Dr. Charles Fay.  This website coaches parents on skills to create happy families and responsible kids. http://loveandlogic.com

• Parenting Tips This site encompasses a variety of approaches that can be utilized when dealing with families.  Topics range from family communication to discipline to family fun. http://www.parenting.com

Who can my child talk to if there is a problem at school?

• Teachers

• Counselors– Ms. Manginell (A-K)– Mrs. Hughes (L-Z)

• Student Advocate– Mrs. Bones

• Assistant Principal– Ms. Rodriquez

• Principal– Mrs. Tidmore

Mrs. Bones

Ms. Manginell

Mrs. Hughes

Ms. Rodriquez

Mrs. Tidmore