TIPS FOR PARENTS ON
HOW TO HELP YOUR
CHILD BE
SUCCESSFUL
IN MIDDLE SCHOOL
THINGS YOU CAN EXPECT:
More
homework
More long-term projects
More
movement-larger campus
Lots of calls
from new friends
Your child may
start to exclude you from the school experience
THINGS YOU CAN DO:
Establish a
set study time each evening.
Read the school
handbook. It will be given out during the first week of school.
Establish a
calendar for long-range assignments and school events.
Check your
child's homework organizer each evening. Look over completed
assignments.
ABOUT PEERS:
Students
will have new friends. Become involved with this in a positive way.
Communicate
with parents of new friends about any plans.
Know that it's
normal for adolescents to have "off and on" friendships.
Expect some
changes in behavior.
ABOUT EMOTIONS:
Help your
child to see himself or herself as someone who can succeed.
Try to maintain
an atmosphere at home that is as relaxed and free from pressure and tension as
possible.
Maintain open
lines of communication with your child.
Help your child
lead a balanced life.
ABOUT INVOLVEMENT:
Be positive
about the transition.
Be positive
about school.
Become involved at school in a general way:
Conference with teachers, administrators and counselors when you have
questions.
Don't wait until a problem arises.
If you sense there are problems beyond the normal school adjustment,
contact the school.
