Middle School: School and Academics Articles
6th Grade Math: What to Expect
It seems like yesterday you were counting pennies, leaves, and gold stars with your first grader. Now she's taking sixth grade math. It's a shock to lots of parents—and kids, too. So what can you expect? Here's a list of general themes your bound to see in sixth grade.
7th and 8th Grade Writing: What to Expect
Just about every twelve and thirteen year old still struggles with writing, whether that means ideas, sentence structure, paragraphs, or flat-out wacky spelling. How do you know your kid is on track?
Sixth Grade Reading and Writing: What to Expect
English Language Arts, the only subject required every single year from kindergarten through twelfth grade, becomes especially important in the middle school years. Elementary teachers typically spend a large part of the day on English, usually integrating it into a wide variety of subjects.
8th Grade Social Studies: What to Expect
Hard to believe, but in most districts itâs true: barely two years after finishing elementary school, your eighth grader is now a âseniorâ of middle school. Teachers hope that this will mean new levels of good citizenship and disciplined work.
Middle School Summer Reading List
We've searched high and low for new titles to entice even the most reluctant of middle school readers. Here are our list of favorites:
7th Grade Math: What to Expect
Your child has survived the big jump to sixth grade. By now, lockers and backpacks may even feel like old hat. So how tough could a little math class be? Though standards vary from state to state, here's a list of general themes to expect.
How to Write a Letter to a Politician
Is your middle schooler fired up about politics, but disappointed that he's not old enough to take a trip to the polls? Sure, he may be a preteen, but that doesn't mean he lacks the passion to do good in his community. Here's a quick guide on how to write a letter to your local politician:
Sixth Grade Social Studies: What to Expect
It's the first month of sixth grade. If you're waiting with baited breath, you're not alone: it can be a nerve-wracking time. Sixth grade typically means a new and larger school building; several teachers, and new responsibilities like homework planners and lockers.
When Your Child Hates the Textbook
We might as well admit it: by the time your kid hits middle school, textbook reading just isn't as "fun" as it used to be.
Middle School Science: What Happens
Maybe it’s the Bunsen burners or those life-size models of human intestines, but there's something about a science classroom that keeps most middle school kids riveted. Teachers want it that way. In fact, says the National Science Teacher’s Association (NSTA), these are critical years.
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