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

Explore activities and clubs offered through school.
Get out of your comfort zone and try new things.
Make efforts to connect with classmates.

Study Skills

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.
Set up a quiet and comfortable study area.
Review class material daily (notes, handouts, problems, etc.).
Study in short segments (15-20 minutes with short 3-5 min. break in between). We tend to retain more in shorter intervals.
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

Good study preparation is the best way to reduce test anxiety.
Get a good night sleep the night before the test.
Eat a good breakfast.
Wear comfortable clothing.
Give yourself adequate time to get to your class so your not rushed.
Breath! Taking deep breaths, holding them briefly and letting them out slowly can help reduce anxiety.
Be positive! Tell yourself you’ll do fine.

Getting Organized

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.
3-ring binder or color-coded notebooks/folders may be helpful
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.

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