{"id":10701,"date":"2022-10-26T09:53:28","date_gmt":"2022-10-26T13:53:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kumon.com\/resources\/?p=10701"},"modified":"2023-01-19T10:47:48","modified_gmt":"2023-01-19T15:47:48","slug":"middle-school-success-101","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kumon.com\/resources\/middle-school-success-101\/","title":{"rendered":"Middle School Success 101"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div style=\"height: 9px;\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cMIDDLE SCHOOL\u201d \u2013 two words that strike fear into the heart of every parent, and every student for that matter. But really, it doesn\u2019t have to be scary at all. With a few practical tips and proactive parenting, you can set your child up for a seamless and successful transition from elementary to middle school.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height: 9px;\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Attendance is Critical<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height: 9px;\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>It is important to set the expectation of regular attendance from the beginning. It is not surprising that students with higher rates of attendance perform better in school, and according to the U.S. Department of Education, \u201cIrregular attendance can be a better predictor of whether students will drop out before graduation than test scores.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height: 9px;\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>We also know that just \u201cshowing up\u201d doesn\u2019t cut it. Talk to your child about the importance of going to school every day, as well as being prepared, focused and ready to work. They need to treat school like a job. Building a strong work ethic will serve them well, both now and in the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height: 9px;\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Because life happens, your child will likely miss a day or two. If it is planned, then reach out to teachers ahead of time and see if it\u2019s possible to get the work that your child will miss. In case of an unplanned absence, make sure that you are aware of the school\u2019s policy on make-up work and how students should get that from teachers when they return.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height: 9px;\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Good Note-Taking Skills are Important<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height: 9px;\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>For some of us this seems like an innate skill, but most students need to learn a way of taking notes that works well for them. You can easily search methods of taking notes online, or you can reach out to the middle school that your child will attend \u2013 most school websites house an untapped pool of resources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height: 9px;\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Learning this skill in middle school, if they haven\u2019t already, will set them on the path to a successful academic career \u2013 in high school and beyond.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height: 9px;\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Homework Is a Priority<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height: 9px;\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>It might seem like an obvious statement, but homework is important. Your child might find they have more homework than they did in elementary school, so helping them come up with a consistent, daily plan will set them up for success. The plan you develop will depend on your child\u2019s personality, as well as other activities they might be involved in. Some kids love to come home, eat a quick snack and get homework done so they can enjoy the rest of the day. Other kids need more of a break and want some time to chill before diving into their assignments. You also will want to factor in sport practices, music lessons or other time commitments. The important thing is to find a system that works for them. Give them a voice in developing a plan, but then hold them accountable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height: 9px;\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Organization is Key<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height: 9px;\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the beautiful challenges of middle school is helping your child become more independent. Don\u2019t get me wrong, we all know that they are ready to move out, get a job and never look back, but there are few steps between here and there. It is important to use middle school as preparation for high school and beyond.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height: 9px;\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Do they know how to schedule their days and weeks? Do they know how to manage projects, deadlines and exam schedules? Let\u2019s face it \u2013 many adults aren\u2019t the best at time management either, so maybe it\u2019s something you can learn together. Talk to them about the importance of time management and let them help select an appropriate planner or calendar. Some kids like digital versions, some prefer a hardcopy version they can keep in their backpack and others want a big dry erase calendar in their bedroom. Help them find a system that works for them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height: 9px;\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The key is consistently using the methods they select. 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