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[quote=Anonymous]OP, they have classes like Study Skills, Speech, Health, etc... to get girls over their fears, learn to manage time, decrease stress, have fun etc...  There is a wonderful guidance counselor there as well as a learning specialist.  They have candy and drinks and the kids are always coming and going.  Some to chat, some to talk, some to bring their planners and say "HELP".   Some will go and talk when they are having personal issues.

The middle school head is leaving (going overseas) and wow, he was just the best.  The school knows they have big shoes to fill so no doubt they will hire a fantastic head.

I love the fact that it is just 7/8th.  It isn't so overwhelming.  They have advisories - a group of kids to talk with twice a week with a teacher as an advisor, per say.  It is nice to vent and laugh with that group of kids.

Sports are mandatory in middle school (it is considered their PE) and for some kids that are high stress/introverts, that is hard.  But they have options for non-athletic kids like dance, badminton, indoor track, etc..  I also think it is a nice social and stress relieving activity to end the day.

They also do a block schedule which really cuts down on the amount of homework each night.

Has she shadowed there yet?  My daughter had this mentality of uptight, full of brains school before she shadowed.  Her mind was completely changed. So I highly recommend that.  There is one school out there that is right for yours. Good Luck! [/quote]

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