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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Address what she is worried about from changing classes to operating her locker.  Will the school offer tours so she can learn her way around?  When will she get her schedule? Will the school be open and available for kids to walk their schedule? Do you know any current students that could answer some of her questions?[/quote]

This helped my DD (who started MS this year) a lot.  Our school had an open house one day the week before school started and DD and I spent a lot of time there.  We got her schedule that day and walked it several times (her choice), starting from where they're dropped off by the bus in the morning, to her locker, to her first class, etc.  It really helped her grow comfortable with it.  We also put her lock on her locker that visit, and practiced it a lot.

It also helped to see friends that day and they compared schedules.  When she saw classes they shared, she was relieved.

I also think as others have said, if she has someone she knows who is in that MS, it's good to talk to them.  My DD has a neighborhood friend two years ahead of her in the same MS and she chatted her with some.  My DD was very concerned about changing classes, having enough time to get to the next class, changing for PE, etc.  It helped when our neighbor assured her there was plenty of time. changing for PE at first was weird, but you get used to it in two days.

Another thing that may be helpful is finding out how the girls in your MS dress.  You and DD could go shopping one day to buy new clothes and DD may feel excited about that.

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