Los Coyotes Middle School

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Tips for Parents of 6th Grade Students

A special welcome to our new 6th grade students and parents! We are excited to have you joining the LCMS family! Here are 10 ways to help your child enter middle school successfully…

1. Start talking about the differences between elementary and middle school early – and with honesty.
2. Give your child more responsibilities for decision-making tasks at home as preparation for increased deadlines in middle school.
3. Supplement schoolwork with additional reading and writing projects at home in readiness for lengthier school assignments.
4. Talk about the fun of changing rooms and teachers several times in a day. Explain that each classs is a separate subject.
5. Help your child understand that students have to adapt to different teachers, not the other way around.
6. Visit LCMS several times together to help your child become comfortable with the changes from his or her elementary school.
7. Attend all new school orientations. Make the transition seem like an adventure and a step forward in your youngster’s education.
8. Discuss the fact that your child is moving from being the “top dog” to the bottom of the ladder – preparation makes it easier.
9. Find out who your child’s teachers are and see if you can make appointments to meet them early in the school year.
10. Make a list together of your child’s expectations for middle school. Make a plan to ensure that the expectations are met.

Remember…Your enthusiasm and support can help make this BIG change in your child’s school life a positive one!