Tips for Middle Scool Parents

Tips for Middle School Parents

Parent participation in education is closely related to student achievement. Both of

You will be affected by this change to middle school. The key during adolescence

Is to balance your support while promoting responsibility and independence in your

Child.

 

Become informed about your new school by attending orientations, read

School guides and student handbooks and visit the web site regularly for

Current information.

 

Your 6th grader doesn’t want you showing up for lunch, but you can stay

Involved by joining and volunteering with PTA.

 

Students of all ages benefit when family and school cooperate and have a

Positive relationship. If you have questions or concerns don’t hesitate to call

Or email the school staff. Know the name of their team, the homeroom

Teacher and the school counselor for their grade.

 

Provide the supplies from the various teachers’ lists. Ask to see their

Student Planner – assignment notebook with communications from the

Teachers – regularly.

 

Organization and time management skills must be developed so students will

Not feel overwhelmed. Be sure to limit after –school recreational activities,

Provide a quiet study area and expect to see your child working regularly on

Homework and long-term projects. Set rules about TV, computer, and technology use.

Know the dress code for your school and check to see that your child is

Wearing “school friendly” attire daily.

Check the calendar for your specific school – know when interims and report

Cards go out, if there are early release days and any dates of special

Activities.

Be sure the main office has current contact information – don’t assume your

Child will know or share changes in phone numbers or addresses.

Talk to your child about school and peers. Listen for comments that reflect

What they are feeling and thinking. Expect your child to make mistakes and

Have personal struggles. Give them time to think and make decisions about

How to handle their problems and deal with the consequences.

Peer acceptance and self –esteem issues become increasing important.

Provide opportunities for your child to develop their interests and socialize

With friends, but be sure to monitor their choices.


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