Managing the Ups and Downs of Middle School
Families can use these strategies to better understand the unique mind and emotions of the middle school student to help them stay excited about learning and excel in the classroom and outside of it.

The changes children experience as they transition from elementary school to middle school are seismic—and it takes continued support from both school and home to help them succeed. Parents are the most influential people in their kids’ lives. In this Report to Parents, you’ll find strategies to help families better understand the unique mind and emotions of the middle school student to help them stay excited about learning and excel in the classroom and outside of it. Share it with your school families.
How to Use
A pdf of this resource—created with your school families in mind—is available for download below in English and Spanish. It’s also available in a social media graphic in English and Spanish so you can easily share it with your school families in print, in your e-newsletter, on your website, or on social media.
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