Middle School
Differences
Middle School Expectations
Middle School Classes
Other Middle School Information
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Only Kids from Ben Franklin go to Washington Middle School
False, kids from every elementary may go to Washington.
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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?
6-7 Classes
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True or False: In Middle School I may see or hear inappropriate language
True
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True or False: In STEP(s) at Middle School you will only have special with STEP students
False: You will have specials with all students of your grade, not just STEP
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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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What is the school mascot?
WildCats!
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True or False: In Middle School I may be asked by older students to do things that aren't good for me. If my friends pressure me to do things, i should listen, so i don't loose a friend
False. If this happens you should talk to your teachers, coaches, counselor or family. You should always respect yourself first, and students pressuring you to do bad things, reflects on them.
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What grades are at 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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What time does school start?
A 7:00
B 7:20
C 7:40
D 7:55
D. 7:55
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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?
practice
Use strategies
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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Will I have inclusion at middle school?
Yes, students participate in inclusion special, and additionally will have the ability to patriciate in more inclusion as they show success.
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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.