Getting Around
What do you use to open your locker?
A combination lock
What should you keep in your backpack every day?
Homework, notebooks, pens/pencils, planner
What’s a polite way to join a group of students talking?
Wait for a pause and say, “Hey, can I join you?”
True or False: Teachers will remind you every day about your homework.
False
Will you have the same teacher all day in middle school?
No, you’ll have different teachers for different subjects
True or False: You will likely switch classrooms for different subjects.
True
How can a planner or calendar help you?
It helps you track assignments, test dates, and activities
What should you do if you see someone sitting alone at lunch?
Invite them to sit with you or ask if they want company
What should you do if you miss a class or were absent?
Ask the teacher what you missed and catch up on work
Name one new responsibility you might have in middle school.
Changing classes, keeping track of your schedule, using a locker
What should you do if you get lost on your way to class?
Ask a teacher or trusted adult for help
What can happen if you don't organize your locker or binder?
You can lose important papers and fall behind
What is one way to show respect to your classmates?
Listen when they speak, don’t interrupt
What’s one way to be responsible with your school supplies?
Keep them in a pencil case and bring them every day
What is the purpose of a school agenda or planner?
To write down homework and important dates
What is the best way to remember your class schedule?
Write it down or keep a copy in your binder or locker
Name two things you can do to stay organized each week.
Clean out your binder, check your planner regularly
If someone says something mean, what are two smart ways to respond?
Walk away, tell a trusted adult, or calmly say “That’s not okay”
Your phone goes off in class. What should you do?
Apologize, silence it immediately, and put it away
What is one challenge students face in middle school — and how can you handle it?
Keeping track of assignments — use a planner or set reminders
You have 5 minutes between classes. What should you do first?
Use the bathroom, grab supplies, or get to your next class on time
You forget an assignment. What are two responsible ways to handle it?
Tell the teacher honestly, ask if you can turn it in late or make it up
How can you make a good first impression on teachers or classmates?
Be friendly, smile, say hello, and be respectful
How do you balance schoolwork, friends, and activities?
Use a schedule or planner, do homework first, set limits on screen time
Name three ways middle school is different from elementary school.
More teachers, switching classes, more independence