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Question: In the fall, my son will be making the transition from middle school to high school. Are there any things that he could do this summer to make this move easier? – Moving Onward
Answer: Your son like most children is likely to experience some anxiety about making this transition. Here are some suggestions that may make this move easier for him:
• Attend any orientation session to find out what high school will be like. This can also be an opportunity to become acquainted with the layout of the school.
• Observe an online high school class to familiarize himself with the way high school classes are taught.
• Talk to students who have been going to the school he will be attending. They should be able to give him a good picture of what the high school is like.
• Visit the dearteacher.com website to look at the list of 100 Words High School Freshmen Should Know in the Skill Builders: Reading section.
• Get a summer reading list if the school offers one.
• Spend time training if he will participate in a fall sport.
• Find out the date when fall activities that he wants to participate in will start. Many begin before the first day of school.
Parents should send questions and comments to dearteacher@dearteacher.com and to learn more about helping their children succeed in school visit the dearteacher website.
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