Are You Ready for Middle School?

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Are You Ready for Middle School?

Check out these resources and tools to prepare for middle school!

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Middle School Supports: Who do I go to for help?

Click through to find out how each school support will help you in middle school!

Changes and Challenges in Middle School

Here are some of the main changes from elementary school when you enter middle school

Changes in Middle School

New Challenges

Having multiple teachers

All teachers are different, figuring out their expectations and staying organized from class to class. 

Having to change classes/passing period

Getting to class on time with all of the materials needed. Other kids being mean or bullying

Using a locker

Remembering my combination lock. Getting my locker broken into and my stuff stolen.

Having to change clothes for gym

Remembering my clothes (and remembering to wash them).  Changing my clothes (having enough time and feeling self-conscious about changing)

Sport teams

Meeting the requirements. Practice.

Lunch recess

Finding friends to hang out with. School food.
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What kind of learner are you?

Studying is going to be a challenge when entering middle school. This handout lists the different types of learning/studying styles called Multiple Intelligences. Check it out to find out which style works best with the way you learn!

Multiple Intelligences Handout(link is external)

Understanding Report Cards & GPA in Middle School

Middle School Report Card Scavenger Hunt

Learn about how to look at a report card through this scavenger hunt!
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Calculating My GPA Worksheet

Use this worksheet to learn how to calculate a GPA
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GPA Goal Setting Worksheet

Use this worksheet to help create and reach your GPA goal
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Intro to SFUSD Middle Schools

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The School Finder

Use The School Finder to explore schools in San Francisco. See what programs each school offers and check out their websites.
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Middle School Curriculum & Assessment

Learn more about what is offered and expected in SFUSD middle schools
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Enroll In an SFUSD School

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This page was last updated on October 17, 2024