Welcome to Middle School
Middle school brings a new schedule, new classes, new friends, and new responsibilities. Use the information below to help you get ready.
School Schedule
Six Classes - Six Different Classes
Typical Daily Classes
- English
- Math
- Social Studies
- Science
- P.E.
- Elective
P.E. Everyday
Physical Education
- You will do P.E. every day.
- You will be assigned a locker for your belongings.
- You will change into a P.E. uniform.
- Leave an extra pair of old tennis shoes in your locker.
- Leave deodorant in your locker.
Schedule Change Request
Reasons that may qualify for a schedule change
- I have a compelling educational reason with a parent note.
- I have an empty spot in my schedule.
- I took this already.
- I have the same class twice.
- I am missing a core academic class.
- I am not in the right level placement, such as Honors.
- My schedule says “See Counselor.”
- I did not take the prerequisite.
Reasons that usually do not qualify
- I want to take this at a different hour.
- I do not know anyone in that class.
- I do not want to take P.E. in the morning or afternoon.
- I do not like the teacher.
- I want to change my advisory.
- There is someone in my class I do not like.
- I want to be in the same class as my friend or significant other.
- I just do not like this class.
Making New Friends
Tips on How to Make New Friends
Friendship Tips
- Be friendly and approachable.
- Start a conversation.
- Ask questions to keep a conversation going.
- Sit at a new table during lunch.
- Chat with someone who is alone.
- Try out for a sports team.
- Join an after-school club.
- Sign up for electives that you enjoy.
- Become friends with your friend’s friends.
- Text or call people from school on weekends.
- Spend time with people who make you feel good.
Tips to be Successful in Middle School
Come to School Everyday
Be Organized
Complete your Classwork & Homework
Participate in Class
Study Smart
Goal Setting
Be Smart with Technology
Get Involved
Middle School Grades Count
Grading
Grading Basics
- Grades: A, B, C, D, F.
- D means at risk of failing a class.
- F means failing a class.
- There are two semesters.
- Final grades are recorded on your transcript.
- Grades are important for class placement, extracurricular activities, and school activities.
What is a G.P.A.?
G.P.A. Basics
- GPA stands for Grade Point Average.
- A = 4 points.
- B = 3 points.
- C = 2 points.
- D = 1 point.
- F = 0 points.
- Add the point values for all classes, then divide by the number of classes.
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