As your middle school student transitions into each grade, you may begin to notice some changes in their interests, behaviors, stamina, and demeanor. Click on the articles below to shed some light on the mindset of a middle school student at each grade level and provide helpful tools for parents and guardians to understand and appreciate the changing mindset of their student.
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This resource provides links to several different articles regarding transitions. This resource will be especially helpful to 6th grade parents and guardians as well as 8th grade parents and guardians who want to get a head start on getting their students ready for high school.
This article outlines ways that you can help your student address logistical, social, and academic concerns that arise within the first few days of middle school. Great for first time middle school parents or guardians.
This article provides 4 tips for parents on how to successfully transition their child to middle school while teaching self-advocacy, positive risk-taking and communication skills.
This resource discusses the normal changes you might witness in your middle schooler as they get older and what academic and social changes to look out for.