Educational Resources

Middle School

Preparing Your Child for Middle School

“Transitioning from elementary to middle school brings many questions and concerns for both parents and students. Moving up to middle or junior high school can be both scary and exciting. Parents can help their preteens prepare for this monumental transition by gathering information and staying involved in their child’s education.

As with any stage and rite of passage of childhood, communication between parent and child is crucial. Staying connected to your child’s school and his or her friends may be an important component to parenting during the middle school years. Here are some ideas for parents to help their child’s matriculation process from elementary school a success.”

Click here to read the rest of this article by Louise Hajjar Diamond, who has 11 years experience as a guidance counselor.

This article from It’s My Life, from PBS Kids.org, offers children advice for making the leap from elementary to middle school.
http://pbskids.org/itsmylife/school/middleschool/index.html

These pages, also, from It’s My Life, are designed for easy printing and encourage children to express themselves on the topic of transitioning to Middle School and can complement home or classroom discussion.
http://pbskids.org/itsmylife/journal/middleschool_journal.html

Here is a Discussion Guide from It’s My Life provides questions and suggestions for discussing the topic of entering middle School with your child.
http://pbskids.org/itsmylife/parents/resources/
middleschool_discussion_qs.html

For your middle school child - It’s My Life’s web site has a great section directed to your middle school child.
http://pbskids.org/itsmylife/school/middleschool/index.html

School Counselors

Professional school counselors serve a vital role in maximizing student achievement. Incorporating leadership, advocacy and collaboration, professional school counselors promote equity and access to opportunities and rigorous educational experiences for all students. Click here to learn more about the role of your schools professional school counselor: http://www.schoolcounselor.org/content.asp?pl=133&sl=240&contentid=240

Secondary school counselors are professional educators with a mental health perspective who understand and respond to the challenges presented by today’s diverse student population. Secondary school counselors do not work in isolation; rather they are integral to the total educational program. Click here to learn more about the vital role of your school’s professional counselors: http://www.schoolcounselor.org/content.asp?contentid=233

Further Reading For You

The Roller-Coaster Years: Raising Your Child Through the Maddening Yet Magical Middle School Years by Charlene C. Giannetti and Margaret Sagarese Supported and advised by the National Middle School Association, this is a lively guide to mastering the ups and downs of early adolescence.

Further Reading For Your Middle School Student

Middle School Blues by Lou Kassem Despite a terrible beginning, twelve year-old Cindy discovers that seventh grade isn’t nearly as awful as she expected. Before the year is over Cindy manages to reestablish some old friendships, make new ones, win a creative writing contest, and... you’ll have to read the book to learn the rest of the story!

MORE READING FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL PARENTS AND STUDENTS

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