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What you Can Expect
100

The people who know what you are going through because they are going through it too

Other classmates, friends, current middle schoolers. 

100

True or False: In middle school, your school day will start earlier than elementary school.

FALSE.

It starts at the same time: 8:00am

100

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

Ask a teacher for help.

100

In order to do well on your tests you should...

Study and complete all homework and classwork

100

In elementary school you have one class to stay in, whereas in middle school you...

Move to different classes in different rooms.

200

The people that can help you select resources (such as books) for school projects. 

The librarians

200

In elementary school you stored your belongings in your desk, in middle school you store your belongings in these?

Lockers!

200

What Math class do you have to take a test to get into for 8th grade?

Algebra

200

If you are confused or need help you should...

Ask your teacher or school counselor for help or advice

200

A good place to study or research is...

The library.

300

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

The School Counselor (Mrs. Jones) 

300

These are the letters used in grading your work in Middle School and on report cards.

M, NM, DM, R

300

What History class will you have in 6th grade?

World History.

BONUS points: Which teachers will teach you this subject?

300

If someone is bullying you, you should...

Report it right away to your parent, a teacher, or school counselor 

(and write it down)

300

A great way to meet new friends is...

Being friendly to classmates (especially new students), joining after-school sports, sign up for different e-courses, etc.

400

The leader of your school is:

Mrs. Stowers (the principal)

400

This activity does not exist in middle school.

Recess.

400

The subjects you will have all through middle school (6th through 8th grade).

Language Arts, Math, Science, Bible, Social Studies, Chinese, PE, Guidance, Music, and E-courses.



400

If you see someone else being bullied you should...

Tell an adult you trust right away

400

Your teachers will probably give you more...

Homework, projects, tests and responsibility.

500

Who will some of your Middle School teachers be?



Mrs. Lawler, Mrs. Sheppard, Mr. Langer, Mr. Peleo, Mrs. Jones


BONUS points: What subjects will these teachers teach you?

500

What are some of the special activities that exist in middle school?



E-courses, Advisory small groups, House groups, After-school sports, Beginning of the Year Party (BOYP), etc.

BONUS points: How many sports are in middle school? What are they?

500

What are the 2 types of grades you will have on your Middle School Report card?

Product and Process grades.

BONUS points: What is the difference between a Product grade and a Process grade?

500

If you are feeling overwhelmed, you should...

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

On Mondays-Wednesdays: Your school day will start at _____________ and end at ______________

BONUS points: What time will your school day start Thursdays and Fridays?

Mondays-Wednesdays: 8:00am and 3:30pm

BONUS points:

Thursdays: 9am-3:30pm

Fridays: 8am-3:15pm

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