Middle School Transition: Presented by Vivian Garlick, TL Counselor

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Middle School TransitionPresented by Vivian
Garlick, TL Counselor

• Middle School Development School Support

February 2003
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Agenda

• Introductions
• Middle School Developmental Characteristics
• 5th Graders Advice
• School Support
• QA
• Thank You!

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Introductions

• Tell us your name and give one question you would
  like answered tonight?

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Developmental Characteristics

• Intellectual
• Physical
• Psychological
• Social
• Moral Ethical

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5th Graders Advice

• Be prepared for more Homework
• Music, electives, etc.
• Switching periods - new and old friends will help
• Dress/Honor Code
• Some teachers are more strict
• Different desks (no tipping!)
• Detentions
• School Hours
• How lunch works
• Get organized
• Dont be afraid of older kids
• PE dressing/suiting
• Guided Study/After-school activities
• No ice cream milk at Lunch
• Lockers

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School Support

• Faculty Staff
• School Programs
• Community Resources

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Q A

• Any questions?

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THANK YOU!

• Contact
• Vivian Garlick, Counselor
• Tierra Linda MS
• 508-7370
• E-mail
• vgarlick_at_tl.sancarlos.k12.ca.us