Transitioning to Middle School

A middle school (also known as intermediate school, junior high school, or lower secondary school) is an educational stage which exists in some countries, providing education between primary school and secondary school. The concept, regulation and classification of middle schools, as well as the ages covered, vary between, and sometimes within, countries.

Links for Families on Transition to Middle School

KidsHealth – Nemours

10 Ways to Help Your Child Succeed in Middle School

https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/school-help-middle.html

PACER’s National Parent Center on Transition and Employment Making the Move from Elementary to Middle or Junior High School: Transition Tips for Parents of Students with Disabilities

https://www.pacer.org/transition/resource-library/publications/NPC-53.pdf

Autism Services, Education, Resources and Training (ASERT) Tips for Transition to Middle School

https://paautism.org/resource/transition-middle-school-education-student/

American Psychological Association

Middle School Malaise

https://www.apa.org/topics/middle-school

National PTA Middle School

Understanding Your Teen’s Brain

https://ptaourchildren.org/understanding-your-teenagers-brain/

Edutopia

Transition Resources for Parents, Teachers, and Administrators

https://www.edutopia.org/blog/transition-resources-teachers-matt-davis

Good Therapy

Tips for Parents on a Successful Transition to Middle School

https://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/tips-for-parents-on-a-successful-transition-tomiddle-school-0902155

Parent Today

Making the transition to middle school more manageable

https://www.parenttoday.org/making-the-transition-to-middle-school-more-managable/

Verywell Family

A Guide to Your Child in Middle School

https://www.verywellfamily.com/middle-school-kid-guide-for-parents-3288459