Time Management
What time does Middle School Start?
7:55am
Is it ok to have friends that do not like all the same things I like?
Yes. You don't have to like everything the same.
What should I use to prevent my body smelling?
Deodorant
T/F I will get lost the first day of school
True. Every 6th grader will get lost. It is ok. Teacher are out there to help you get where you need to go.
I walk home after school everyday, but my friend offered me a ride home with his parents. Should you go?
NO! walk home. Never get into a care with anyone , even if your parents know them, unless they gave you permission this time.
How many hours does a 10 year old need to sleep each night?
at least 10 hours
Can I have different groups of friends?
Yes. You can have friends from sports, friends from band, and friends from class. They do not have to be friends with each other, as long as they are friends with you.
Can I leave my gym clothes in my locker and wear them a few times?
No! your locker will smell from the sweat and you will smell too from wearing dirty clothes. Bring new ones each time.
T/ F I will get a lot of home work.
True. You most likely will get more homework then you do now . The reason is, you have different teachers for different classes. They might each give you homework.
Playing my game and someone says they go to my middle school with me. Should I tell them what school I go to in order to make sure?
NO! do not give any information about yourself on video games. Not even what school. You do not know who you are talking to on there. They might not be a real kid.
What time should I go to bed for school if I need to wake up at 6:30am for school?
8:30pm :(
If I make fun of my friend when others do, does that make me a bad friend?
Yes ! Making fun of your friend just because others do definitely makes you a bad friend. A good friend would say that's my friend and I don't want to be around you if you are making fun of him.
How often should I brush my teeth?
at lease twice a day. In the morning and before bed.
T/F I will get put in a locker because I am in 6th grade.
False. Many kids asked me this before. NO they do not do that only in movies. Plus the lockers are too small.
I walked home but the door is locked and my cell phone died. I can not call my parent to fight out where they are. Should I wait outside my house or ask to go inside my neighbors house?
Wait for your parent outside. If you are close to the neighbor, Ask them to borrow their phone to call your parent but do not go inside their house without your parent saying it is ok.
I have home work in reading, math, social studies , and science tonight Which ones should I actually do?
All of them. Make a schedule so you can do all your homework.
I have a friend that only talks to me when I have money. I am not sure if he is a good friend or not?
Not. If he only talks to you when you have money to spend on him, that is not a good friend. A real friend is there when you do or don't have money to spend with hi.
Why do people think I will start to smell? I never smelled before.
Puberty! This makes you have different hormones and glands that cause to sweat and smell now. This just means you have to shower more.
I will be able to join any sports team I want in middle school.
False. Unfortunately, you will have to try out. Not a lot of 6th graders make sports teams at the 7th and 8th graders are there. But try out and if you don't make it, try again in 7th grade. There are lots of clubs you can join as well .
I heard a kid say they have a knife in their locker. Should I tell anyone? I don't want to be a snitch.
Yes, you should tell a teacher at the school. If they do have one, need to stop from someone getting hurt.
You have a social studies paper due on October 21st , but today is only October 1st. What day should I start working on my paper?
Today! Organize when you will have things done such has research , rough draft, and finally paper , so it will be done on time.
How do I make friends?
Just be yourself. Talk to other kids. If you put yourself out there, you will make new friends.
No. You are not getting rid of the smell, but just mixing it with other smells. Just shower and put on deodorant.
T/F there are people I can talk to if I feel like I need to talk about school, family or other stress.
True! There are teachers, social councilor , and you will all be getting another therapist to see like you saw me. you can talk to any or all of them.
Yes, that is a great idea to walk to school together.