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Starting Middle School Is A Big Step!. What Every Student Should Know About Starting Middle School. Insert Picture of School. INSERT SCHOOL NAME. You Are Going to Start Middle School Soon!. You are going to have a chance to:. Meet more people!! Have more independence
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What Every Student Should Know About Starting Middle School • Insert Picture of School INSERT SCHOOL NAME
You Are Going to Start Middle School Soon! • You are going to have a chance to: Meet more people!! Have more independence Think about your goals for the future Choose activities that interest YOU!
It means you’re getting older, so it is ok to feel: Sad.It can be difficult if you aren’t in the same classes with some of your old friends. But it gives you a chance to make new friends! Excited!!! There is a lot to look forward to. Nervous.Starting middle school can be a little scary. Don’t worry– lots of other kids will be feeling nervous, TOO
How Is Middle School Different? Different classes. You will go to a different classroom for each subject...So you’ll need to learn where each class is. You will have 4 minutes between each class period, which is plenty of time. Don’t worry…….you can be a few minutes late the first few days of school until you learn your way!
How Else Is Middle School Different? • New rules. Read your handbook and follow the rules which are similar to ours. • A busier schedule!! • Older classmates. • More teachers • More schoolwork… How will you ever do it???
Getting Organized Is Your First Key to Success! #1. Use your planner.
#2 Be Sure You Understand Your Assignments • If you have a question don’t be afraid to ask it! Others probably have the same question as you, so raise your hand! • Don’t leave school without understanding what your homework is and how to do it.
#3 Make Time For Homework • Find a quiet place to work. Make sure it has plenty of light. And none of this -> • Text friends when your work is done. • Once your homework IS COMPLETED…check your backpack and put your things in a safe place for the next day…like here:
Getting organized takes practice. But you’ll see that it is worth the effort.
What Is There To Get Involved With In Middle School? • Student Council • Athletics • Band • Chess Club • Cheerleading • Fundraisers • Plays • Science Olympiad • Robotics • Newspaper
Sports Programs Athletic Teams: Football Wrestling Cross Country Basketball Cheerleading Volleyball Track and Field
Building Good Friendships Can Take Time Be Patient
Good Friendships VS. Peer Pressure • Negative peer pressure is when people try to get you to do things you don’t want to because you know they may be wrong. At times you may feel pressure to: • 1. Cheat! Classmates may try to pressure you to see your work. Cheating will not help them in the long run and may get BOTH of you in trouble. • 2. Skip school or cut class! Classmates may try to pressure you to cut class. Remember that teachers have lists of every student in the class and cutting class will result in BOTH of you getting in trouble. • 3. Fighting Immediate suspension from school • 4. Use alcohol, drugs or tobacco.
You have goals in your life. Don’t let anything get n your way.
Middle School Challenge 1. What time does school start? 2. Name three activities you can join at Middle School? 3. Where can you look for information on your schedule, school rules and homework? 4. How long does a student have to get to their next class? 5. What is your counselor’s name? 6. What is your principal’s name? 7. Name something you are looking forward to I Middle School?
