Middle School
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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...
Middle School Prom
Asked by C.D. from Indianapolis
on December 10, 2008
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I need some advice, my daughter who is 13 comes homes yesterday telling me her middle school is having a prom in February. I said prom for midle school, now my issue i...
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- Prom in middle school = ridiculous Just my opinion.
- I without a doubt think "Prom" should be reserved for high school only, however, do you think maybe it is not going to be as "promy" as it is in highschool. I would ca...
- I don't recall having any dances/mixers before high-school, and even then, Freshmen weren't allowed to go to the dances, but there was a mixer in the spring they could...
Middle School Recommendations
Asked by A.L. from Minneapolis
on January 5, 2011
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I'm searching for a new middle school for 7th grade next year. I'm open to public, private, or charter. I live in Bloomington and would like to stay fairly close (Edi...
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- We've been going to Eagle Ridge Academy in Eden Prairie and really like it. It's a charter school with grades K-12. My son is in 9th and this is our first year so I ...
- Chanhassen elementary - I've heard awesome reports about it.
- Our kids attend Blessed Trinity (k-8) in Richfield. Lots of students go on to Holy Angels or other catholic high schools. BT has a challenging curriculum and really ...
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...
Getting Ready for Middle School
Asked by M.S. from Raleigh
on November 12, 2009
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My 10 year old is finishing 5th grade and will be going to middle school next school year. Since I've already done this once with my oldest, you might expect me to be ...
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- What an exciting time in his life!!! Moving to the next level of life and maturity and responsibility. He will be moving with forever friends he has made thru the ye...
- I felt this way when my now 18 year old son went into high school. I was remembering all my stress when I went to school. Don't let him feel that if this is somethin...
- I encouraged the kids to join in the activities the school offers. My son joined the band and my daugter the academic teams and orchestra. THat way they have an inst...
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 Friends and Changes
Asked by A.H. from New York
on October 6, 2009
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My daughter just started middle school this year and has opened up a little that she is sad because her best friend ignores her at school. The still hang out on the w...
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- Hi A., It is sad when this happens and painful for the kids. Middle school is a time of change - making new friends, discovering your interests and where you fit in. ...
- I feel your pain! I wouldn't go back to middle school for anything in the world!! I dread the day when my girls go. Thank goodness your daughter confided in you! Thats...
- I know all too well how desvastating it can be to not fit in. You are a great mom because you have an open dialog with her regarding this matter. I love the other post...
