eighth grade is the final year of middle school, meaning that I have to go to high school next year. I'm honestly expecting high school to be a lot harder and frustrating, but hopefully I can power through it. I feel glad that I've gotten this far and that I get to go to high school, and maybe by the end of high school, I can get into college. Middle school was a good experience in my book, but it's really just middle school. My favourite thing during middle school was simply reading books in…
studies include elementary, middle and high school students from various areas in the United States. The research articles for the synthesis are: 1.) What happens? Relationship of Age and Gender with Science Attitudes from Elementary to Middle school by Carmen Sorge; 2.) Gender Achievement and Perception Toward Science Activities by Daniel P. Shepardson and Edward L. Pizzini; and 3.) Gender Differences in Science-Related Attitudes and Interests Among Middle School and High School Students by…
This time spent in American Middle Schools for our students is a vital time in the growth of their lives. Not only do students begin a transition to a new school, but this time marks a vast amount of growth in many areas of their lives. Students will be moving into early adolescence, developing their knowledge, skill and cognitive abilities. They will start to think critically as they explore more abstract questions or moral dilemmas as opposed to viewing answers as right or wrong (Nicholls,…
during my early school years. In middle school, I’ve decided to join my middle school band for three years and middle school orchestra program for two years, which I participated in city parades, competitions and concerts that help me understand music better. At the same time enrolling in United Middle, I was enrolled in my TexPREP from 2004-2006, during the summers I’ll learn about different subjects from Engineering to Math, which gave me a better understand on Math. In High School, I’ve…
Sometimes what hurts the most, is knowing the inevitable. It was during the warm summer days in the middle of August. School had just started back up and I was venturing on into the fifth grade. It was just your average elementary school year, getting ready to transition into middle school. But what I happen to remember most prominently, is the day after my sister's birthday. My parents happened to be split up, not divorced. So like most parents, they split the time they got with my sister and…
Middle school is the toughest school to go through both mentally and socially. People often dread going through middle school, or as my parents call it junior high, because at that time, people are in the balance between childhood and adult hood. Now, I was starting middle school, this should be great. (sarcasm) It was a cold crisp autumn day in York, PA when I was calmly standing at the bus stop waiting for the bus. Then out of the blue, I notice a yellow blob swerving towards me…
Have you ever wondered what are some things that will help students succeed in 7th grade? Some kids might find it hard in middle school so some parents might worry. Some things to do be successful in 7th grade is make good friend choices, be organized, and self advocate. First making good friend choices helps during middle school for a number of reasons. Friends help minimize negative impacts. In the text “Making good friend choices”(www.helpguide.org) it states that “Spending time with…
My biggest challenge in the middle school was my introvert nature. I was good in sports and academics, I even excelled in extracurricular activities but I was always working behind the scene. I was shy to lead or present my ideas. This led to a situation that prompted me to work hard to shed my shyness. In the 8th grade I had worked alone for the whole school year forgoing weekend fun with friends to design and build the model for the robotics competition. I also spent my time learning web…
Hall-Dale Middle School vs. Hall-Dale High School The transition from middle school to high school can be extremely difficult for some, as there are many differences between the two. “The switch to high school can be disastrous if a child doesn 't make the transition smoothly -- more kids fail ninth grade than any other grade.” There are similarities, but the differences outnumber the similarities greatly. Middle schoolers for the most part are partaking in a difficult and confusing time in…
ready to make that big commitment. I stayed with the flow of girls that decided to do volleyball too and went with it. I am super proud of my decision, because to this day, I know I would have regretted if I didn’t do it. Throughout my entire middle school career, I have had so many memories that have taught me so many lessons in life.…