Middle School
Students in middle school are learning all kinds of new skills. Building confidence in their abilities and exploring their interests are key. Setting goals for academic, well-being and career exploration will provide motivation to engage in school and help students reach further.
Get Involved
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Explore activities and clubs offered through school.
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Get out of your comfort zone and try new things.
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Make efforts to connect with classmates.
Study Skills
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Schedule a regular homework routine and stick to it. I.e. every day after school study for 1-2 hours or right after supper from 7:00 to 9:00.
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Set up a quiet and comfortable study area.
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Review class material daily (notes, handouts, problems, etc.).
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Study in short segments (15-20 minutes with short 3-5 min. break in between). We tend to retain more in shorter intervals.
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WARNING: Be careful not to surf too much during that break! We all know how quickly one can get lost in hours of cat videos and pranks on YouTube!
Reduce Test Anxiety
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Good study preparation is the best way to reduce test anxiety.
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Get a good night sleep the night before the test.
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Eat a good breakfast.
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Wear comfortable clothing.
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Give yourself adequate time to get to your class so your not rushed.
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Breath! Taking deep breaths, holding them briefly and letting them out slowly can help reduce anxiety.
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Be positive! Tell yourself you’ll do fine.
Getting Organized
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Use assignment notebook/daily planner. Write down events, facts, deadlines etc. down and look at your planner each day so you don't miss anything.
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3-ring binder or color-coded notebooks/folders may be helpful
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Keep binder, locker, and book bag neat. Take out old papers and file them, keep current work in front as a reminder and to find easy.
Middle School students will use SDMyLife to explore career clusters and take assessments to help them better identify their interests and learning styles.
