1. Surviving Middle School What every parent should know!

2. Middle School is a time of Change Academics Peers Parenting

3. What will my child need? Organization Responsibility for assignments Study Skills A consistent Routine and clear Expectations

4. How do peers change? Adolescence is a time of experimentation as kids figure out who they are and where they fit in. Friends are made and lost High levels of conflict Peer Pressure Bullying

5. What can I expect as a parent? During adolescence, it is normal for kids to pull away from parents as they try to figure out who they are and strive for independence. Kids will push boundaries, break rules, try out being sarcastic or disrespectful, and just generally try your patience.

6. What can I do? The most important things you can do are: Set Clear Expectations and enforce them with consistent consequences. Keep the Lines of Communication OPEN Encourage your child to participate in extra-curricular activities.

7. What else should I know? Wolf Camp! Tuesday August 9 th 6 th grade registration: Thursday August 11 th Check out the school website for resources.

8. Resources for Parents Test-Taking Strategies Learning proper note-taking, studying, and test-taking strategies is a vital part of improving your grades and academic success. Check out this website for strategies. http://www.testtakingtips.com http://www.testtakingtips.com Homework Tips This website offers a wide variety of homework/study tips. http://homeworktips.about.com/od/doinghomework/ http://homeworktips.about.com/od/doinghomework/ Study Skills Developing effective study habits in one of the most important skills you can possess to help you become a successful student. http://content.scholastic.com/browse/article.jsp?id=3897http://content.scholastic.com/browse/article.jsp?id=3897 Time Management Plans Not enough time in the day to get everything done? Learn how to manage your time more efficiently...http://www.psychwww.com/mtsite/page5.htmlhttp://www.psychwww.com/mtsite/page5.html Memory Being able to use your memory to the best of your ability will only improve your academic success! http://www.mindtools.com/memory.htmlhttp://www.mindtools.com/memory.html Love and Logic A great site for tips on interacting with teens. Receive free weekly email tips from the legendary Jim Fay or Dr. Charles Fay. This website coaches parents on skills to create happy families and responsible kids. http://loveandlogic.comhttp://loveandlogic.com Parenting Tips This site encompasses a variety of approaches that can be utilized when dealing with families. Topics range from family communication to discipline to family fun. http://www.parenting.com http://www.parenting.com

9. Who can my child talk to if there is a problem at school? Teachers Counselors –Ms. Manginell (A-K) –Mrs. Hughes (L-Z) Student Advocate –Mrs. Bones Assistant Principal –Ms. Rodriquez Principal –Mrs. Tidmore Mrs. Bones Ms. Manginell Mrs. Hughes Ms. Rodriquez Mrs. Tidmore