Middle School
Differences
Middle School Expectations
Review
100

Where is Kilmer Middle School located?

Vienna, VA

100

What is located in the hallway and you can place your belongings inside?

Lockers

100

Where can you go at the middle school to study and research?

Library

100

Why did we meet for lunch bunch?

Work on social skills (e.g. having a conversation)

200

What are Kilmer Middle School's colors?

Blue and green

200

How many classes will you have at Kilmer Middle School?

5 or 6 classes

200

What is a great way to meet new friends in middle school?

Be friendly to others and join school clubs and sports.

200

What do you include when giving a "background brief"?

Who, what, where, when

300

What grade level starts at Kilmer Middle School?

7th grade

300

What extra activities can you participate in at Kilmer?

Band

Sports

School clubs

300

In middle school, your teachers will give you more of this....

homework, research, projects and responsibilities.

300

Name a type of follow-up you can say during a conversation

Ask for clarification so you understand.


Share a similar feeling or event.

Find out more information.

Offer help, support, or a suggestion.

Make a positive, enthusiastic or complimentary comment.

400

What is the last grade level at Kilmer Middle School?

8th grade

400

What is one of the biggest differences in middle school compared to elementary school?

Being more responsible.

400

If you need help on assignments, who should you talk to?

Teacher

400

What are some topics you can bring up to start a conversation? (Hint: Topic Radar)

Your conversational partner's interests

Remember what you know about them

Think about what you both have in common

500

What is the mascot for Kilmer Middle School?

Cougars

500

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.

500

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.

500

Using our Topic Radar helps us think about what ____ want to talk about.


Other people/conversational partner

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