Middle School
Differences
Middle School Expectations
Middle School Classes
Other Middle School Information
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How far is it to Grand Saline Middle School from Intermediate? (minutes)
About 5 Minutes
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What is located in the hallway and you can place your belongings inside?
Lockers
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Where can you go at the middle school to study and research?
Library
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About how many classes will you have in 6th grade?
6-8 Classes
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True or False: In Middle School I may see or hear inappropriate language
True
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What is Grand Saline Middle School's Mascot?
Indian
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True/False: You will remain in the same class all day?
False
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What is a great way to meet new friends in middle school?
Be friendly to others and join school clubs and sports.
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Who will be my new principal in Middle School?
Michael Mize
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True or False: In Middle School I may be asked by older students to smoke, vape, or try other drugs
True: If this happens you should talk to your teachers, coaches, counselor or principal, Mr. Mize in private.
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What grades are at Grand Saline Middle School?
6th, 7th, and 8th
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What after school activities can you join after school?
Sports and Clubs
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In middle school, your teachers will give you more of this....
homework, research papers, projects and responsibilities.
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What is Study Hall?
Study Hall is time set aside each day to give students the opportunity to complete assignments, study, retake assessments, or receive additional academic support.
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True or False: In Middle School my teachers will help me get to class each period
False: Middle School students are expected to get to class on their own
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How many teachers will you have in Middle School?
Approximately 7
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What is one of the biggest differences in middle school compared to Intermediate School?
More responsibility
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If you need help on assignments, who should you talk to?
Teacher
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True/False: In middle school you will receive A's, B's, C's, D's, and E's for grades?
False, in middle school you will still receive Number Grades such as 90's, 80's, 70's, 60's.
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True or False: I will have the chance to be a member of groups such as student council
True: However, competitive sports does not begin until 7th-Grade
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Classes that you get to choose in middle school are called?
Electives
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In middle school, you will be required to do more work. What can you do to make sure you do a good job on your assignments?
Attend classes as scheduled.
Do your assignments/homework.
Ask for help if you do not understand your assignments.
Read and study even if you do not have any assignments to complete.
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If you need to speak to someone about a problem you are having (personal, at school), who should you speak to?
School Counselor
Teacher
Any adult you can trust that will help you.
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What is the difference between regular and advanced classes in middle school?
Advanced classes cover the same material as regular classes but they move at a faster pace and are more challenging.
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True or False: My Middle School Teachers will make sure that I turn in all my assignments and will call my parents to make sure I pass each six weeks
False: Although teachers will provide support, they will not follow you around to make sure that you are passing each grading period.