Encouraging often-distracted middle schoolers to keep up on school work can seem like an impossible task for many parents.
Students who did well in elementary school often find middle school challenging due to factors such as a more complex curriculum, social pressures, and cognitive abilities that are still developing. As a parent, the job won’t seem so difficult if you break it down into simple steps – and teach your student to do the same.
The faculty at Alsion Montessori, which seeks to promote the overall development of students, offers these suggestions to help your child keep up on school work:
Parents seeking the best educational value for their children must weigh the tradeoffs of affordable private middle schools such as Alsion Montessori versus tuition-free public schools.
Let’s look at why parents consider enrolling their students in a private middle school:
Read more: Tradeoffs for “Affordable” Private Middle Schools
When preparing kids for middle school, parents should keep in mind the social, academic, and practical concerns of their student.
Transitioning from elementary school to middle school can be daunting for an adolescent. Adjustments that seem minor to an adult, such as learning to use a locker, may be a considerable challenge to a young person entering their teenage years.
Alsion Montessori suggests parents consider each child’s personality when preparing their kids for middle school.
Many parents, concerned their children will forget school lessons over summer break, eagerly investigate activities that keep students academically engaged.
At Alsion Montessori Middle/High School, we view the time between school years as an opportunity for students to unwind while participating in activities that offer fun alternatives to classroom learning. Young people who enjoy a summer of pursuits markedly different than those they experience in school enter the fall semester better prepared physically and emotionally.
Choosing books for your middle schooler to read is a challenging task that can reap delightful rewards.
The faculty at Alsion Montessori Middle School emphasizes reading. Our curriculum requires each student to read a variety of books during their middle school years.
Reading should extend beyond the classroom, however. In general, youths who are enthusiastic readers are better writers, achieve higher grades, and have broader perspectives on life.
Read more: How to Choose Books for Your Middle School Student