Middle School: Myself
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Middle School
Asked by S.E. from Philadelphia
on September 7, 2011
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My daughter is highly anxious, very bright and extremely dyslexic. In elementary we did not get an IEP because we wanted to keep her unlabeled. She gets supportive ...
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- Hi, S.: Was she diagnosed as dyslexic? Did the school psychologist diagnose her? Before having her label herself, have her diagnosed with exactly what area of s...
- I am all for teaching children responsibility, but she is absolutely too young to take control over this. Parents have to own (force the issue, mama!) our kids' educa...
- Is she really old enough to make this decision herself? Personally, I think the teachers need to be told. They're going to "figure it out" anyway but sadly, probab...
What Was Your Major or Career?
Asked by M.L. from Houston
on June 29, 2011
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I am 3 classes from getting my associates degree in general studies. Then, I will have to declare a major when I apply to a university. I know what I don't want to do ...
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- I was a pre-med major in college. Graduated and went to work as a pharmaceutical rep for 3 yrs. Loved medical sales! (My parents had a financial setback with...
- I have a B.S. in Economics. After receiving my degree I worked as a Marketing Asst and then moved into the engineering department as an Engineering Requirements Anal...
- My young life I was a Ballerina. I danced through college. I was injured in the line of duty. My injury was going to set me back big time. It was one of those li...
Question for Middle School Parents
Asked by A.A. from Dallas
on July 26, 2008
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I heard that in middle school kids do not take lunch boxes, they buy or take lunch in a brown bag, is this correct? Also, what types of backpacks do they carry. Do t...
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- My dgtr brown bags it every day and like another parent responded, everything is disposable for her convenience. Not exactly enviromentally the best, but it works for...
- My son goes to Fossil Hill and he took a lunch box sometimes when he took lunch. They tend to like to buy lunch b/c they have several types of lunch lines. My son just...
- I have taught 7th grade for the last 2 years and I second everything the last poster said. Good luck!
Middle Child - Middle School Syndrome
Asked by R.K. from Columbia
on April 10, 2007
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I have 3 wonderful children, but I am affraid that my middle child is falling behind. She use to be a VERY bright student, but since she hit her teens...she seems to ...
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- Another thing that you could look into is whether or not there is an issue with other kids maybe bullying. Kids won't always tell you things like that.
- My husband talks about when he was in middle school and was failing some classes. His dad went to school with him for a week, following him to all classes. His fathe...
- i can only tell you my experience. my second child did same thing beginning in 6th grade. we finally told him he was on his own he either failed or passed but it was...
Middle School Anxiety!!
Asked by C.K. from Orlando
on May 4, 2010
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I am having major anxiety at the thought of my oldest child going to middle school in the fall. She is very naive and I'm fearful for the things she will be exposed t...
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- I think I am going to have the same fears when the time comes. It seems like best thing now a days to do is be upfront about the things she may or may not be exposed ...
- Hi C. - I was right there with ya last year. I have 3 and my oldest daughter started middle school last year. She had a very tough time with it. I raise my children wi...
- My oldest daughter is in middle school (6th) this year and I was nervous too. But something seemed to change in her between 5th & 6th grade. She became more independe...
Leaving School in the Middle of the Year
Asked by K.D. from Rapid City
on January 10, 2008
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My son is 7 and in the second grade. I was wondering if anyone has moved a young child from school in the middle of year, and if so how did it go? We are moving out ...
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- K., Although your son may act as if this is the "end of the world" kids are very resiliant.... change is hard at any age and doesnt matter if its mid year or summer....
- The housing market is aweful,so if you've found something you like now--you should move. Kids adjust fast, and as long as the whole family is together that's what's mo...
- Hi K., I have recently been in your shoes! My son is 6 and in the 1st grade. We just moved here from Germany in November and my son has had a good/bad experience w...
Middle School and Friends/Parents
Asked by L.S. from Sacramento
on March 9, 2008
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This school year is my oldest son's second year of middle school. One of the most difficult things for me to get used to as a parent is that most parents of kids in mi...
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- If you want to meet the parents then go ahead and meet them. Don't worry about what other parents do. I myself am a very protective parent, but I don't always meet t...
- I had the same experience when my oldest started middle school. I simply insisted on following my rule of meeting the parents prior to any overnight or home visits. ...
- L., My oldest child is on her second year in middle school, thankfully I know most of the parents of her friends as they have been friends for years. This year she ...
Middle School Terrors!!!!
Asked by J.M. from Tulsa
on February 26, 2008
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Please help!!!
I am at my wits end with my 12 year old son. He is in the 6th grade. He started middle school this year.
He is failing all his classes. His attitu...
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- I'm not sure what your circumstances are J. but I am really sorry this is happening! I do remember my parents going through similar circumstances with my stepbrother. ...
- Bless your heart. It is sooo hard. You've gotten some good advice. My thoughts -- 1. Is the child involved in sports? I find for boys that really helps ...
- I worked as an educator in middle school for 29 years. I know that some of the things you are describing are typical for the age. However, some of the things you descr...
Middle School Is Killing Me!!!
Asked by J.M. from Lexington
on September 24, 2010
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My son (11) has never liked school, now that he has moved to the middle school things seemed to be going a lot better. He was doing his homework and turning it all in...
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- I thought my son was just being lazy. It takes him so long to finish his school work, clean his room, anything. I finaly had him tested for ADD. Half of his teacher...
- you need to talk to his ped about having him tested for add. talk to them soon as a person with add i know how upsetting it can be to just not quiet get it. (i was dia...
- My first response would be to go to the Special ed department in your school district and ask for a work up on your son. Too many districts are cutting teachers and s...
Middle School Friends
Asked by H.W. from Richmond
on September 28, 2009
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My daughter just started 6th grade and she is having a hard time making friends. We moved here when she started 4th grade, and she found two close friends. One of them...
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- Look for extracurricular activities.. gymnastics, ballet, dance, drawing, swimming. And teach your daughter the art of conversation. It sounds like she is scared of ...
- Middle school can be a tough adjustment. But there's so much she can get involved in if she wants to meet people. She could take a dance or gymnastics class. Tae kw...
- Have you considered after school clubs? Don't know what middle school your daughter goes to but my son's school has TONS of clubs and programs to pick from. Check it...
