Ready for the transition to Middle School?
Middle school, or Junior High as it is known in some areas, causes stress and change for parents, students and teachers. Academics and peer issues like bullying and finding new friends can make transitioning to this new academic environment challenging.
Middle School Transition hotline: 805-889-2142
Questions about Middle School Transition?
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Does your child listen to music, watch TV or use the phone while doing homework?
Fetching blurbs now... please stand byYes, I can't get that kid to focus
Nikki says:
Thank you Mr.Bruzzese! I will contact you once my project gets closer to the event date. Thanks again!
-Nikki L.
Posted December 08, 2008
JoeBruzzese says:
Hello Nikki,
I would be happy to help with your presentation. Send me an email at joe@thinking-forward.com and we will go from there.
Posted December 04, 2008
Nikki says:
Hello. I'm a senior in high school, and will be holding a transitional night in March for 6th grade girls that are curious and/or anxious about starting middle school. I was wondering if you could offer any advise to help with my project? Thanks!
Posted December 03, 2008
JoeBruzzese says:
Brilliant Ashley! You are the first parent from Canada to visit this lens. What do like most about the Edmonton schools--killarney junior high school specifically?
Posted October 17, 2008
ashley smith says:
my daughter is very SMART and is INTELLEGENT. she is a very gifted girl. she goes to killarney juniorhigh school. (BEST SCHOOL EVER)
Posted October 16, 2008
No, he/she would never get anything done.
dustytoes says:
Nope, he gets distracted by nothing at all. I try to have the house calm and quiet while he works.
Posted April 06, 2009
Helina says:
i am the student , but my mom would say I was the smartest person in the world. I got a 99% on my 4th grade Ohio Acheviement Test. And since 4th grade my mom made me stay for at least one hour in my room doing my homework.
Posted July 05, 2008
alavima says:
my child is the smartest girl ever she would never do such a thing
Posted June 25, 2008
JoeBruzzese says:
Angela's words ring true for many families. Thanks for sharing your strategy with us.
Posted January 04, 2008
Angela says:
The cell phone gets turned off and goes on top of the fridge until after homework is done. More time consuming projects are broken down and put on a schedule.
Posted January 04, 2008
Expert Articles from Expert Resources
Help your child succeed in middle school
Tips for succeeding and transitioning to middle school. Homework tips, study skills, parent communication
Fetching RSS feed... please stand byTop Book Find for Your Middle Schooler
Middle School Is Worse Than Meatloaf: A Year Told Through Stuff
Amazon Price: $9.35 (as of 11/11/2009)
I love highlighting books about middle school that really make a difference and tell a true story. This book though deserves the top seat as it was written by a middle schooler. Brilliant!
Online Parent Course
Tools for a Smooth Middle School Transition
www.MiddleSchoolTools.com
Welcome to Middle School Tools and Resources
a short video introduction on what you will find here
Web sites from Around the Internet
A great place to start
- Our Thinking
- Making the transition to Middle School? Take a quick visit to the resource for parents and tweens entering middle school.
- Linda Moran Blog on tweens and teens
- Informative posts about the lives of tweens and teen
- In the Middle
- Tracey Ormsbee, middle school mom and avid writer, shares her insight on the challenges and achievements of the middle school years.
- Hame Life
- Parenting and tips for communicating with your child
Squidoo Lens Dedicated to Middle School
Why leave squidoo to find what you need? Start here!
- Parenting Tweens and Teens Lens
- Tween and Teen expert Linda Moran offers her top resources for parents
- Tweeners Group on Squidoo
- A wonderful resource for all things connected to Tweens. Thanks Kimberly!
- Bullying and Your Child
- A wonderful resource for parents and middle schoolers who have questions or concerns about bullying.
- Eating Healthy for Tweens and Teens
- Ideas for parents who are looking to feed their hungry tweens and teens
What would you like to have more information about?
Share your top questions and concerns
If we don't have the resources you need, we will find them for you.
dustytoes wrote...
Middle school starts in 5th grade where I live and that's pretty young, but it's a small town. I think you have a lot of good links and information here.
Posted April 06, 2009
JimLeatherwood wrote...
This is a very nice lens. You've put together some great resources for helping parents and children cope with the transition to middle school. Please stop by my lens and say hello when you get the chance.
Posted June 12, 2008
MiddleSchoolEducators wrote
There's a presentation on transitioning to middle school over on the Middle School Matters website.
http://middleschoolmatters.com/?p=86
Posted March 16, 2008
sdtechteacher wrote...
This is a much-needed lens! I added you to my lensroll. Thanks!
Posted July 23, 2007
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