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In middle school your school day will start earlier or later than elementary school
What is later
What should you do if you don't understand something in class?
What is attend a before/after school tutoring session, participate in a study group/phone a friend or ask your teacher for assistance
Because there are multiple elementary schools joining, you are very likely to make new ones of these.
Who are friends?
In elementary school you have one to two teachers and special area teachers but in middle school you will have
What are 4-5 teachers per semester?
The person that can help you with research and technology is the
Who is the media specialist?
In elementary school you stored your belongings in your desk, in middle school you store your belongings in your
What is bookbag?
If you miss a due date for an assignment, expect that this might happen.
What is have points deducted?
Who should you talk to if you don't understand something taught in class?
Who is your teacher?
In elementary school, you have specials, but in middle school these are called.......
What are electives?
This person will help you with a smooth transition and will support you academically, personally, socially and with career exploration.
Who is the School Counselor?
Where will you check your grades?
What is Student Information System.
The tool you should use daily to keep track of assignments, test dates, etc.
What is an agenda?
If someone is bullying you, you should...
Reach out to a staff member (school counselor, adminstrator, teacher or coach)?
What is by joining a club or intramural sports?
These staff members lead the school and make decisions.
Who is the principal and assistant principal?
You choose your area/activity during this part of the day. It is no longer by class.
What are lunch and recess.
It is helpful to do this every night.
What is homework?
If you see someone else being bullied you should...
What is be an upstander or report it to a staff member?
Where and when can I find information about about clubs, summer reading expectations, open house events?
What is on the school's website?
Core teachers will include
What is math, language arts, social studies and science teachers
Special activities that exist in middle school
What is clubs and sports (extracurricular) activities.
Where should you look for assignments, homework, handouts, power points, school events, and more?
What is posted in their virtual classroom?
Who should you talk to at school if you are feeling stressed?
Who is the counselor?
If I arrive after the tardy bell, I should...
What is check in with the attendance secretary?