Resources

• WCPSS Math Documents - You can find all related math documents provided by the district here.

• Parent Guide for preparing for End-Of-Grade Testing - Wake County Public School System website about preparing students for the EOGs.

• Study Skills - a great resource with strategies to your student's study skills, organizational skills, and overall student skills.

• Parent Tips - What to do if you believe your child is struggling.

• My kid won't do his homework - article from an award-winning teacher of the year and middle school teacher that offers strategies to motivate your child to complete their assignments

• How to Get Children to Do Homework - an article from a licensed therapist that offers explanations on how to support and motivate your child to complete their assignments

• WCPSS Family Academy - Free workshops and events for families at schools and community sites in Wake County. These informative workshops provide families with tools to support academic success and bring schools, families, and community partners together

• March2Success - a free website (sponsored by US Army) "providing users access to online study materials to help improve their scores on standardized tests such as state exit exams, college entrance exams, the military entrance exam (ASVAB) and others.  Content includes self-paced study programs in Math, English and Science, with a focus of materials on grades 8-12." Provides 7 full-length practice tests for both the SAT and ACT as well as 25 decks of flashcards. Also includes information pertaining to the entire college application process: admissions, financial aid and scholarship guides in addition to a college application and acceptance planning guide. 

• WCPSS Homework Resources for Parents - videos and resources broken down by grade level and subject. Math resources are broken down by unit.

• WCPSS Family Academy - The purpose of the Family Academy program is to provide families with the necessary academic tools to support the success of their child’s education and to bring schools, parents/guardians, families, and community organizations together as equal partners. Information is shared through free workshops and events for families at schools and community sites in Wake County.

• WCPSS Parent Guide for Preparing Students for the EOGs

• College Foundation of NC - College Foundation of North Carolina (CFNC) is a free service that promotes access to North Carolina higher education and assists students with education planning, career planning, and applying and paying for college. 

• College Board - The College Board is a mission-driven non-profit organization that was created to expand access to higher education by connecting students to college success and opportunity. 

• The Common Application - The Common Application is a non-profit, member organization committed to the pursuit of access, equity, and integrity in the college admission process. 

• Occupational Outlook Handbook - This resource provides information about the nature of work, working conditions, training and education, earnings and job outlook for hundreds of different occupations in the United States. 

• Students can Plan for College with Big Future .

• Students can follow advice about what to do to prepare for the college application process starting in Middle School

• Student Guide to College Planning - College Planning Tips for students

• American Psychological Association: Teens and Stress: How to keep stress in check - Information about how teenagers cope with stress and some strategies to effectively manage stress in a healthy way

• Sign of Suicide Middle School Screener - The Brief Screen for Adolescent Depression is a self-survey so you can check yourself for depression and suicide risk. Your survey score will tell you whether you should see a school health professional (psychologist, nurse, counselor or social worker) for a follow-up discussion.

• Signs of Suicide (SoS) Middle School Awareness Prevention Program - an overview about the Signs of Suicide (SoS) middle school program that is used to educate, raise awareness, and screen students for common behavioral and mental health disorders and suicide. For more information about this program, please visit https://mentalhealthscreening.org/programs​.

• Human Trafficking - information from the Department of Homeland Security and how to keep our children safe

• www.stopbullying.gov - information about how to talk with children about bullying and how to encourage your child to be a part of the solution.

• ConnectSafely.org, a nonprofit organization dedicated to educating users of connected technology about safety, privacy and security.

• FBI publication: A Parent's Guide to Cyber Safety - information from the FBI for parents to ensure their child's safety while online

• Guide to Healthy Sleep - Sleep tips for students.

• WCPSS Suicide Resource

• Mental Health Services guide for NC

• Pine Hollow Middle School In House Food Pantry - Families in need of food or household items - Click this link, we will process your order and contact you when it's ready for pick up. This service is 100% free, supported by the Interfaith food shuttle.​

• NeighborHealth - a primary care provider offering healthcare for all ages, including expectant mothers and newborns. Neighborhealth accepts patients with or without insurance, including Medicare and Medicaid. Open Monday - Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. New patient appointments are available. Brochure en Español. 

• Poe Center (Alice Aycock Poe Center for Health Education) - "The Poe Center believes that educating children and youth on the importance of making positive health decisions is more impactful when parents, caregivers and adult community members are well-informed of today’s issues. Participating in these programs empower parents, caregivers and other adults to take an active role in the future health of North Carolina children and youth. " 

Enrichment programs present students with opportunities to explore interests, enhance academics and talents, make connections with peers and mentors, build leadership skills, and discover potential career paths. Below are links to local programs. (**Please note that we do not endorse any of these programs. We provide this information as a starting place for you to explore options. For additional information, please contact the program coordinator directly.**)

• Artspace - Artspace offers week-long unique classes for students ages 5-16 along with weekend workshops and evening classes for kids (ages 5-16) and adults (ages 16+).

• CAM Raleigh - The Contemporary Art Museum of Raleigh offers an active education program connecting middle school students to contemporary art and design. Programs for middle school students include: weekend workshops, a student docent program and summer art and design studios.

• Carolina ADMIRES - (Assisting in Development and Mentoring an Innovative Research Experience in Science) is a program designed for 8th and 9th grade students who have an interest in science and would like to learn more about what a future career in the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) disciplines would bring. Meetings are approximately once a month on Saturday mornings throughout the academic year

• City of Raleigh Teen Program - Offers opportunities for teens between the ages 12 and 18 in the City of Raleigh and Wake County. The purpose of the program is to provide opportunities for teens to create, plan, and implement programs, and to design and develop projects and special events that will be of benefit to their peers, the community, and to themselves as individuals. Through recreational, educational, social, empowerment based, and career exploration activities, teens can discover ways to make important personal developments.

• Duke Splash - A one-day-long event in which middle and high school students (7th through 12th graders) have the opportunity to take classes taught by Duke students, with topics ranging from dancing to engineering to art history to organic chemistry! We aim to foster a love of learning, independence, and creativity in all people.

• Duke Youth Programs - Provides summer enrichment opportunities for academically motivated middle school and high school students in the areas of bioengineering, biological science, math, creative writing, academic writing, leadership, computer programming, and college selection/admissions.

• Husky Sports Camps - Heritage High School offers Summer Sports Camps for soccer, basketball, volleyball, and Lacrosse for kids and teams in the Wake Forest/North Raleigh area. Kids must be between the ages of 8 and 15 (rising 3rd through 9th graders).

• Meredith College - offers a wide range of summer programs for girls with academic, music and athletic camps

• NC State College of Design (Design Camp) - A multi-discipline pre-college design program organized by the NC State Design Lab for high school and middle school students. Held each summer, Design Camp informs students about the study of design and raises awareness of the impact of design on all aspects of our everyday lives. The design thinking skills and creative experience gained can empower students on their path toward becoming innovative problem solvers and prepare them to tackle the challenges of the future.

• NC State College of Engineering Summer Camps - From day camps to week-long stays, these programs introduce students to engineering through hands-on activities and problem-solving. Students spend the week with other like-minded students and gain exposure to NC State and university life.

• NC State Engineering Bits & Bytes Days - Engineering Bits & Bytes Days are K-12 on-campus STEM curriculum enrichment events. They are half-day events held once a semester and include age-appropriate hands-on engineering activities and often a tour of Hunt Library as well. Engineering Bits & Bytes Days are generally differentiated by grade bands (grades 3-5, grades 6-8, grades 9-12).

• Raleigh Parks and Recreation - Advertises youth and adult classes through the seasonal publication called the Leisure Ledger.

• Southeast Raleigh High School STEM Summer Mentorship Camp for Girls - June 25-29, 2018; The purpose of this camp is to raise the level of interest in STEM and Engineering related fields in middle school girls. The camp is open to current 7th grade girls.

• Summershine - WCPSS Community Services department operates the Community Schools program, which strives to meet the needs of each community at the neighborhood level by facilitating educational, recreational, cultural, civic and social programs designed for all age groups. The Summershine directory is a biannual publication that offers information to parents about camps, services, daycare, clinics, and track out programs for children in the Triangle area.

• Wake Tech Community College Summer Camps - 19 camps that are designed to excite and inspire young minds as they explore their interests and consider career options for the future. Camps are geared to specific grade (or age levels) or gender (ex: Girls Raised in the Sciences) and have a limited number of spaces available.  

• Packin' Up - A Guide to the Middle School Transition

• Transitioning to Middle School - Frequently Asked Questions - parent brochure

• Common Sense Media - website with information on the power of media and technology in students' lives

• Media Use by Tweens & Teens - a 2015 national survey detailing the media and technology habits of students 8-years- to 18-years-old

• National Education Association (NEA) Parent Information Website - "The National Education Association (NEA), the nation's largest professional employee organization, is committed to advancing the cause of public education. NEA's 3 million members work at every level of education—from pre-school to university graduate programs. NEA has affiliate organizations in every state and in more than 14,000 communities across the United States."

• Parent Toolkit - Produced by NBC News Learns, this website provides information specific for parents, including a great video series to help you understand the brain of a middle schooler. Topics address academics, social & emotional development, and health & wellness.