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.
- 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.
- Get Set with Supplies. Visit the district website for campus school supply lists.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Discuss Responsibility. Kids need to recognize that their actions have consequences, and must learn to accept responsibility for their actions.
- 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.
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