Middle School Transition

Tips to address some common concerns about middle school:

The building: Visit the school and become familiar with it (as a 5th grader you will come over to the middle school as a group and have a tour of the school, along with having a chance to ask questions).

The lockers: Buy a combination lock from the dollar store or Walmart, etc. and practice using the combination to become familiar with them (the combination locks are the same thing as the locks on the lockers). Try to keep your locker organized and clean!

The classes: In August you will receive a copy of your schedule. You will have the opportunity at our Back to School Night to see where your classes are (and practice opening your locker)!

The teachers: On Back to School Night, come in with your parents to walk around and meet each of your new teachers.

Homework: Make sure you write down assignments and check in with teachers to make sure you have everything turned in.

Friends: You may not have classes with some or all of your friends but this gives you an opportunity to make some new ones! Be open to talking to someone new.