Monday, July 23, 2012

Prepping the Small Fish for the Big Pond


 

Kids entering middle school and high school are sure to have a lot of anxiety about starting a new school.  Here are some ideas about how to prepare them for the big change. 
  1. Attend Orientation. Give kids the chance to see their new home away from home. Visit our website for new student registration and schedule pick up dates. 
  2. Get Set with Supplies. Visit the district website for campus school supply lists.
  3. Get Organized. Encourage your child to write daily assignments, test dates, project due dates, and school activities in a planner or calendar, then check at the end of each day to see which books need to be taken home.
  4. Ask Questions. Help your child make a list of questions he or she has about middle or high school. Then, work together to find the answers.
  5. Teach Time Management. Middle and high school not only offer a lot more opportunities to be involved than elementary school, they also offer a lot more homework and tests.
  6. Discuss Responsibility. Kids need to recognize that their actions have consequences, and must learn to accept responsibility for their actions.
  7. Plan for Increased Independence. Whether we like it or not, middle and high school kids have a lot more independence than they did in elementary school. Discuss the safety issues, expectations, and responsibilities that come with this newfound freedom.
source:  education.com

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