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Middle School Parents
Middle School: The
transition years (6th, 7th and 8th grades)
between
Primary School and
High School.
At one time this period was called Junior High
School which covered 7th, 8th and 9th grades.
Its stated purpose is to prepare the student for
High School.You made it through the trials and
tribulation of the elementary school and now you
must face your child's transition. The Middle
School has great challenges as he or she's
hormones kick in and their mental and physical
conditions change from day to day if not minute
by minute. Strengthen your self with the
understanding that it will soon change.
1. This is the
period of growth between their
developing bodies and minds of
the elementary school and the
preliminary stabilization of
high school. Hormonal, physical
and emotional adjustments will
come fast and furious, prepare
for a whirlwind
2. Be there for
them, they will need you to the
extreme.
3. Talk to their
teachers and guidance personal
often and consistently.
4. Check their
grades and progress reports and
show genuine interest and
support
5. Watch their use of Social Media,
their Cell Phones and the Computer. These modern
forms of communication and entertainment can easily
dominate their lives, you can and should put in
restrictions.
6. Love them
unconditionally. A great deal is
going on in their minds, bodies
and socialization.
