Support
The people who know what you are going through because they are going through it too
Who are the other students and/or friends
In middle school you will change from class to class and have a different one of these for each class:
Who are teachers
If you are struggling in a class, what should you do?
What is ask the teacher for help.
In elementary school you have one class to stay in. In middle school you...
What is move to different classes in different rooms
The person that can help you select resources including books
Who is the librarian
In elementary school you stored your belongings in your desk, in middle school you store your belongings in:
What is your backpack
I will get a grade for?
What is all of my class periods.
A good place to study or research
What is the library
This person will help you with a smooth transition and will support you academically, with class changes, personally, socially, emotionally and with career exploration.
Who is the School Counselor
This is the way your progress and report card grades will look and no longer have numbers for grades.
What is: A, B, C, D, F
How can I stay organized with all my classes?
What is use a planner and have a binder and or folders.
If someone is bullying you, you should...
What is tell your parent, teacher, school counselor and fill out an incident report. There is zero tolerance for bullying.
A great way to meet new friends
What is joining a club or sport after school
The Administrative leaders of your school will be:
Who are the Principal & Assistant Principal
This activity does not exist in middle school
What is recess
What can impact my grades?
What is not coming to school, poor attendance. Ge to school and all of your classes on time.
If you see someone else being bullied you should...
What is tell a nearby adult or be an upstander (stick up for them)
Your teachers will give you more
What is homework, projects, tests and responsibilities
How can I ask my teacher for help?
What is email them or talk to them in person.
Special activities that exist in middle school
What are clubs and sports
How do I know how I am doing in a class?
What is check your Aeries for grades and missing assignments.
If you are feeling overwhelmed you should
What is 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
PE is a separate class in Middle School. You will have a locker just for your PE clothes. What do you have to do every time you have PE?
What is "Dress Out"