Helpful Links
How to Be Successful in Middle School
A great resource for students and parents to read and employ for sixth grade
Link to U.S. Department of Education Webpage
2004 U.S. Department of Education Publication Regarding Homework
Ways to Study in Middle School
Education World presents ideas that work when it comes to adequately preparing for quizzes and test in school
Making the Move to Middle School
Discover strategies and tools for helping students and parents transition from elementary school to middle school
7 Proven Ways to Motivate Children to Do Better in School
Greer Middle School's ideas to assure your child of a parent's loving support - the best motivation your child could ever receive
Four Tips to Help Your Child Succeed at School
Research shows that students tend to earn higher grades, have better attendance and are more motivated when their families are highly involved
Science Says Parents of Successful Kids Have These 11 Things in Common
There isn't a set recipe for student success, but psychology research has pointed to a handful of factors that predict it
Tips for Parents on Parent-Teacher Conferences
To make sure conferences are more successful for parents and teachers, here's a list of what parents should know
What Your Middle School Teacher Wants you to Know
Writer Mary E. Graham's blog from September 2014 about sending your kids to (or back to) middle school
Paul Tough: Why Do Some Children Succeed While Others Fail?
Author, New York Times writer, and public speaker on topics such as education and parenting
1-2-3 Magic (Parent Strategies)
Website to learn more about parenting solutions that work