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You’re Starting
Middle School...
Congratulations! Middle School is a special place.
It gives
students:
Opportunities
 | Meet new
people |
| Develop new
skills and interests |
| Think about
your goals for the future |
More independence
| Choose classes
and activities that interest you |
| Pick your own
topics for long-term assignments, such as research projects and
reports |
More responsibilities
| Middle School
gives you a chance to show how much you’ve grown. |
Starting
Middle School is a big step.
| It means
you’re getting older. It’s OK to feel:
 | Excited |
| Nervous |
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There is a lot to look forward to!
| Starting
Middle School can be a little scary. Don’t worry – lots of other
students are feeling nervous, too!
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How is
Middle School different?
In lots of ways.
For one thing, it is much bigger than your old school. And you will
have:
Different classes
| Each subject
will be in a different classroom. You’ll need to learn where each
class is and what time you need to be in that class. |
Busier schedules
| You will have
less time to get from one class to the next. |
| You may also
have shorter lunch times. |
Your own locker
| Instead of
having a desk to store your things in, you will have a locker.
You’ll be responsible for keeping it neat… |
New rules
| It is your
responsibility to learn what the rules are. Read the student
handbook you will receive at registration. |
More classmates
| There may be
different students in every class you have. Some teachers have
students work in groups. This is a good chance to make new friends. |
More teachers
| You may have a
different teacher for every class. It can be fun to have more than
one teacher. |
More homework
| This is a part
of your growing responsibility. |
Getting
organized is your ticket to success.
Getting organized
takes practice. But soon you’ll see it’s worth the effort.
Here are some tips
to help you get started:
Make reminders
| Use a
different section in your notebook for each class |
| Use an
assignment book or planner |
| Take it to
every class |
| Write down
when things are due. |
| Be sure you
understand your assignments. |
| If you have a
question, ASK! |
| Other students
may have the same question. |
Keep your
locker neat.
| A messy locker
can slow you down and make you late for class. |
| Stopping to
talk with friends at your locker can too. Keep your conversations
brief. |
Make time for
homework.
| Set up a
special time each day to:
| Find a
quiet place to work with plenty of light. |
| Get
supplies you need before you start. |
| Do not
take phone calls from friends. |
| Ask family
members not to disturb you. |
| Start your
assignments and get help from teachers during Seminar class.
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Break big projects into smaller ones
| It can make a
heavy workload easier to manage. For example, for a research
project, collect research one week, take notes the next and begin
writing the next. |
Prepare the night before
| It will save
you time in the morning. You should:
| Check your
assignment book or planner |
| Make sure
you finish the assignments that are due the next day |
| Pack your
schoolbag after you finish your homework |
| Get your
clothes ready before you go to bed |
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Making new friends
You may feel a
little lonely if you aren’t in the same classes as your old friends.
Here are some ideas for getting to know people:
Be friendly
| People are
more likely to say hello to a friendly face. If someone smiles at
you, smile back. Say Hi and introduce yourself. |
Be a good listener
| When you meet
someone, show an interest in what that person likes to do. Ask
questions, too. |
Get involved
| It’s a great
way to make friends and meet interesting people. Join a team or
club. |
Be yourself
| Trying to
impress people usually backfires. Be honest about what you like to
do. Remember, it’s ok to be different. |
Improve your self-esteem
| Self-esteem is
how you feel about yourself. You can build your self-esteem by: |
Setting goals
| Doing things
you enjoy |
| Taking pride
in your efforts |
| High
self-esteem can help you feel more confident when you meet others.
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Be a good friend
| Treat others
the way you would like to be treated. Everyone deserves respect.
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| Teachers can
be friends, too.
| Your
teachers want to help you do well. Don’t be afraid to ask
questions. If you feel uncomfortable talking in class, ask
after class. Tell your teacher as soon as you have any
trouble. |
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Don’t worry if you
don’t make friends right away. Building good friendships can take
time.
Learn about
peer pressure
Negative peer
pressure is when people try to get you to do things you don’t want to.
Examples include:
Cheating
| Classmates may
try to pressure you to let them see your work. Cheating will not
help them in the long run and it may get both of you in trouble.
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Skipping school or cutting class
| Friends may
try to pressure you to leave school with them. Remember, missing
classes can hurt your grades and your school record. |
Using alcohol, tobacco or other
drugs
| Some people
use drugs to try to prove they’re tough or grown-up. Drugs don’t
prove anything. They only lead to trouble. |
Bringing weapons to school
| Having a
weapon will not make you tough, or give you protection. Weapons
only hurt people – including the people who bring them to school.
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Here are some
things you can do to refuse peer pressure:
| Say no. |
| Tell the
person you don’t want to. |
| Leave. |
| If you feel
uncomfortable, walk away. |
| Give a reason. |
| You can say
you:
| Have to
get to class |
| Promised
to meet someone |
| Don’t want
to get caught |
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Remind yourself of
the consequences. Breaking school rules can get you and your friends in
serious trouble. Alcohol and other drugs are against the law. Weapons
such as guns and knives are, too. None of these are allowed on school
property. You can be suspended or expelled for having them. It’s
always OK to say no to something you don’t want to do. Resisting peer
pressure is a sign of strength and independence.
Make the most
of Middle School!
Get
organized!
Try new
things!
Meet new
people!
Avoid
trouble!
You’re on
your way to a great Middle School experience!
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