5th Grade

I go into the classroom once a month and below is the topics I will cover:
August- Transition to Middle School/Study Skills
September- Respect/Kindness
October- Bullying
November-Career Awareness and Educational Planning
December-Community Pride and Involvement
January- Internet Safety
February-Multicultural/Diversity Awareness
March-Substance abuse education
April- Career Awareness and Educational Planning

Resources about Middle School

1.Here is a video to show you the easy steps to opening a combination lock. Be sure to practice!!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U5EB0iM7_Ro
2. Moving Up to Middle School
http://www.schoolfamily.com/school-family-articles/article/817-moving-up-to-middle-school
3. Smoothing your child's transition to middle school
http://www.greatschools.org/special-education/health/980-smoothing-your-childs-transition-to-middle-school.gs?page=all

6th Grade

I go into the classroom once a month and below is the topics I will cover:
August- Study Skills/ The Leader in Me
September- Respect/Kindness
October- Bullying
November-Career Awareness and Educational Planning
December-Community Pride and Involvement
January- Internet Safety
February-Multicultural/Diversity Awareness
March-Substance abuse education
April- Career Awareness and Educational Planning

Resources
1. Here is a video to show you the easy steps to opening a combination lock. Be sure to practice!!!http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U5EB0iM7_Ro
2. SOL Help
http://www.solpass.org/
3. Study skills for middle school and beyond
http://www.greatschools.org/students/homework-help/322-study-skills-for-middle-school-and-beyond.gs?content=322
4. Top 10 Study Tips from a Middle School Teacher
http://www.brighthubeducation.com/teaching-middle-school/3521-study-skills-for-middle-school-students/

7th Grade

Grade Eight Developmental Characteristics:

Seeking independence
Attempting more responsibility
Beginning to see the future as a reality and showing more active participation in development of future plans
Expressing feelings openly, especially regarding fairness
Seeking own identity and role models
Beginning to understand the importance of considering needs of others but somewhat self-absorbed
Refining organizational skills
Desiring solitude, as well as enjoying increased time with peers
Developing confidence when performing in front of peers

Resources
Success in Academics
http://www.schoolfamily.com/school-family-articles/article/10665-eighth-grade-academics-what-to-expect#.UGNI6SZFok0.email

Prince Edward County Middle School