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[quote=Anonymous]Think of middle school as prep for high school. Grades don't "count" yet, so make sure they learn how to study, be responsible for homework, be responsible for their own actions so that when they get to a place it does count, they're ready for it. So if they refuse to pack a backpack at night and then forget their homework, don't always bring it to them. Or if they phone it in with standardized tests one year and then don't get placed in the "highest" English class with their friends the next year, resist the urge to call the school to explain and try to get a switch.

It's hard for a 6th grader to think 3 yrs ahead, but see if they can think about one sport or activity they'd like to do in HS. Middle school often offers sports that elementary doesn't and that often aren't community sports like basketball or baseball or soccer; so if they think they'd like to do tennis or track down the road, have them do it for a yr or two in middle school. If they change their mind, they will still have been active and made friends. But if they end up sticking with it, it will be that much easier to get on a frosh or JV team in high school.[/quote]

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