Multiple Choice
What are some activities that you can get involved in middle school?
Depends on the school, but many schools have clubs and teams that you can participate in like drama club, chess, debate, robotics, student council, etc.
In 7th grade is when you can start playing sports.
True or false. All of my elementary school classmates will automatically be in all my classes.
What is false. However, you may have some classes or lunch with them. The bright side? You can still be their friend and make new friends too.
What is True
In middle school your school day will start earlier or later than elementary school
What is earlier
What are some normal feelings to have about middle school?
Nervous
Excited
Scared
Anxious
Happy
Any feeling is OK :)
Who are people that can help you in middle school?
What is your school counselor, school social worker, teachers, principal and any other adult that works at the school that you trust.
True or False. One of the biggest differences between elementary and middle school is that in elementary you have specials once a week (gym, music, art) and in middle school you have specials every day for the quarter
What is true
What should you do if you don't understand something in class?
Ask the teacher for help or stay after class and ask to schedule a time for you to meet with the teacher to ask questions
A good place to study or do research?
What is the library
What was one of the best parts of middle school that was mentioned throughout our groups together?
What is hanging out/chilling, sports, the electives (band, orchestra, chorus), more freedom (socially), more independent, news friends,/teachers/learning experience
Why is it important to pick friends who make good choices in middle school?
Because your friends will influence you and your choices next year in middle school-good or bad.
True or false joining a club or playing a sport is a great way to meet new friends.
What is true
In elementary school, you have one class to stay in, whereas in middle school you...
What is move to different classes in different rooms
In elementary school you stored your belongings in your desk, in middle school you store your belongings in the
What is a locker
In order to play sports what are two things you MUST do?
Keep your grades up and come to school every day
What happens if you get in trouble at middle school?
At regular middle schools they have detentions after school where you have to stay and do homework. Your family has to arrange transportation.
Teachers usually operate on a 3 strike you are out policy. 1st a warning, then a conference, 3rd time is a detention
You can bring a cell phone to school?
If you are feeling overwhelmed you should
What is talk to your school counselor or school social worker to learn some coping strategies.
True or False. You get recess in middle school.
What is TRUE. Though it might look different at every school, students typically get around a 20 minute break after lunch for free time.
What was one of the biggest differences between elementary and middle school that was mentioned in the video
What is more classes (6 instead of 1-2), transition to a new school, different teachers/faces, a lot more stuff, walking to and from class, the size of the school, more choices for lunch, more responsibility, the day goes by faster
You will have approximately how many class period each day?
You will have 8 class periods a day including lunch/recess
Students will be required to wear athletic clothes for gym or P.E.
What is true, though it might depend on what school you attend what the requirements are. Most schools do require students to wear gym clothes and athletic shoes.
What is peer pressure?
What is students who are about your age who make you feel that you have to do something (most of time something negative) to be cool .
Your teachers will most likely give you more __________, ___________,__________ and _________________...
What is homework, projects, tests and responsibilities
Name two pieces of advice that was given in the video
What is don't doubt yourself/its going to be ok and try really hard, take a chill pill because middle school is not that bad, keep pushing on and don't give up/don't slack, not as hard as you think and do your best , be yourself, have fun, don't waste the school day, DO YOUR HOMEWORK, don't worry about getting lost, talk to people, don't be scared to try new things, try hard and be nice to people