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Different than Elementary School
Academics
True or False
What you Can Expect
100
The people who know what you are going through because they are going through it too
Who are the other students and/or friends
100
In elementary school you stored your belongings in your desk, in middle school you store your belongings in the
What is the lockers
100

In order to do well in your classes, you should....

complete all homework and classwork and study for tests/quizzes

100

True or false: All your friends will stay the same.

False: Both you and your current friends will meet new friends.  Some friendships might stay the same, some might end, and new ones will form. 

100

True or false: Counselors and therapists will come get you from your classroom for the session.

False - You are responsible for knowing your schedule and attending your sessions. 

200
If someone is bullying you, or someone else you should

Tell your parent, teacher, or school counselor. 

200
In middle school ________ will ring to let you know class has started or ended. 

bells

200
Grades do not need to be...
What is shared with friends
200

True or False: school hours are the same

true 

200
A good place to study or research
What is the library
300

This person will help you with a smooth transition and will support you academically, personally, socially and with career exploration.

Guidance Counselor 

300
In elementary school you have one class to stay in, whereas in middle school you...
What is move to different classes in different rooms
300

The school year will be broken up into four _______ .

Quarters (marking periods). 

300

True or false: Your report card will look the same, with 1-4 as grades

False - In middle school you will begin to receive letter grades, A+ being the highest and F meaning failing.  

300
A great way to meet new friends
What is joining a club or sport after school
400

The Principal's name is: 

Mr. Iocolano 

400

In middle school, your classes will end earlier in June to leave time for _____ _______ to test your knowledge. 

final exams

400

If you don't write your homework down, where will you be able to find it?

Google Classroom

400

Time between bells is a great time to catch up with friends.

False - This time should be used to get to your next class so that you are not late. 

400
Your teachers will give you more
What is homework, projects, tests and responsibility
500

If you are feeling overwhelmed you should

What is talk to your school counselor to learn some coping strategies because maybe other students are feeling the same way and can benefit from having a group or classroom lesson on stress

500

What is an elective?

An elective is a class chosen by the student.  An elective is typically something that interests you, such as band, home economics, civics, etc. 

500

If you are struggling in a subject you should...

What is ask your teacher for help or attend extra help.

500

What are special activities that exist in middle school

clubs and sports

500

While sports teams don't being until 7th grade, you can play _________ in 6th grade.

Intramurals 

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