I just want to know where can you buy text books like the ones that the jr. high or middle school teachers give there kids at school but online? I want him to have books from the school that he goes to from the teachers at school! But i also want the same books at home too! So he won’t have to carry 35+ in his backpack!

Wow.

…or do they just care about SAT/ACT scores and your high school grades?

Also, what would I need to get into an Ivy League school?

I’m only finishing up middle school but I still want to be prepared.

Ok so you mention that you are in middle school but you don’t say whether you are taking any classes for high school credit or even if you’re in 8th grade. Essentially, it depends as to which classes you are taking this year. When I was in 8th grade I took:
-English (A,A,A,A)
-Science 8 (A,A,A,A)
-HIstory 8 (A,A,A,A)
-Algebra (this one is important because this is technically a 9th grade class and I finished it in eighth grade so yes, if you are taking this it’ll appear on your transcript, it appeared on mine. (A -,A,A,A)
-Band (this is also important not grade wise, but remember to take a visual performing arts class, such as art in order to fulfill your A-G requirements to get into a UC but that comes into play later on)
For more information on your A-G click the link

http://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions/undergrad_adm/paths_to_adm/freshman/subject_reqs.html

-I was also a teacher’s aid/tutor for kids in a class
If you are taking a foreign language give yourself a pat on the back because this is important to colleges and yes it’ll probably end up on your transcript.
Don’t worry too much about grades now but don’t slack off, not trying hard in middle school can mess you up later on in high school because you might not be able to take necessary classes. You seem like someone who cares about their grades and works hard so this probably doesn’t apply to you. I hope that don’t stress to much, if you are in eighth grade any classes that you could get high school credit for would probably be for ninth grade anyways, which colleges don’t look at as closely as tenth and eleventh. This might all be new to you at this point but don’t stress out. I remember when I got my first A- I cried. Nobody is perfect and in middle school college may seem close but in actuality it’s still a long way off. You haven’t even gone into high school yet. As for your original question. It depends on the college. I would honestly say that almost all colleges would not so don’t freak out. To get into an Ivy league your going to want to take the hardest classes possible and get a very high GPA , test scores (SAT/ACT) and extra curiculers (volunteering, community service, stuff like that)

Ok a lot of information, I know but right now is meant for practicing good work habbits. Good Luck!

My friend went to a British school in U.A.E. and I believe it cost somewhere between $1500-2000 a month… pretty expensive

I am writing a story and I was wondering about how they are taught. I want to have this part of the story ready so I was wondering how are middle school and high school classrooms are taught.

I was also wondering what grade a fourteen year old would be in because she moves to Japan during 2004.
I would like as much detail as possible please.

Usually a 14 year old would be usually a 9th grader,
which is their 2nd year of middle school
Students who are in their 2nd year, is called chugaku ninensei which translates to 2nd grade middle school, or directly: middle school second grade.
In teaching of the classes, unlike America, the students stay in the classroom for most classes (ie: math, language, english). Usually they go to a separate room for like gym, science, home economics, art, etc. They get to be lazy and let the teacher move around.
Generally, they are only allowed to leave the classroom unless it is an extreme emergency. They are supposed to use the bathroom during their break time.
They’re usually required to join an activity, for after school matters. A very popular activity is baseball, for boys. I see boys on bikes with baseball gear all the time its really interesting.
High school is also generally the same,
the schools in japan, elementary is 1-6 grade, middle school is 1-3 grade, and high school is 1-3. they start over at each level.
also, after elementary school, they have to take entrance exams to get into middle school or high school of their choice, also for college. this is why they spend massive amounts of time at cram school, which is also a regular afterschool activity for japanese students.

I’m helping a school develop a website for personal and social resources for middle school students and their families. They want to be able to build a go-to place that students can visit for support in a variety of problems they could face. What resources, webpages, services should we include in this project?

You probably aren’t allowed to do this, but I think the most valuable thing for kids this age is proper sex ed classes! Not just the "this bit goes here" which they already know, but more of the emotional stuff. For example, a girl’s virginity does matter. If she says it doesn’t, she’s wrong and just doesn’t know it yet. What to look for in a partner, what to stay away from. How to ask someone out, how to refuse politely.
I daresay you can’t do this, but wouldn’t you have benefited if someone had taught you all this stuff instead of leaving you to make it up?

I taught 3rd grade for four years and am moving to middle school (was pink-slipped and saved) to teach social studies to 8th and 6th graders. I’m confident in the subject I’ll be teaching (was a history major) but need advice being a female in middle school/classroom management/relating to students of this age. Any advice? Thanks!

The first two posters have hit many good points!! They deserve gold stars!

I’m going to weigh in on this, too, even though I am not currently teaching. My last two teaching assignments were in grades 7 – 12 in disciplinary alternative schools, and prior to that, I’d taught junior high (7 – 9) for four years when I was a beginning teacher. Yeah, I’ve met middle/ junior high schoolers. They can be a lot of fun, but they can also make you just a little crazy. Be sure that your sense of humor is intact. Learn to keep a straight face no matter WHAT happens. It can be a wonderful tool.

Do re-familiarize yourself with your adolescent psychology and development. Hormones are raging in middle school…there’s a lot of interpersonal drama going on. It can be very wearing on you as you try to sort it out…and you will be asked to play "Dear Abby" at times. Do that very carefully…better to refer it to the counselor.

Be sure that you have clear and fair expectations and are scrupulously consistent about them. If you make a mistake, admit it, make it right, and go on. If you mistakenly call a student down in public, be sure to apologize both privately and publically. The kids will respect that. You’re not there to be a friend, but you don’t have to be the enemy, either. You need to establish a working relationship with them.

Remember that respect is a two-way street. At this age, it’s a big thing with them. You want to be respected, and so do they. It has to be reciprocal or it doesn’t work. You can demand all you want, but you won’t get it. You have to earn it. and that starts on day one. You have to show them that they will be respected in your room. Be clear about that in your classroom rules, procedures, etc. If you can, address them as Miss and Mr. most of the time. It’s amazing what that can do. For some, it will bother them, and they will ask you not to do it. Others think it’s really something. Since you expect them to address you as Mrs. or Miss or Ms., it’s only fair that you start off that way. You can always go to their first names or last names (for the boys only) later on.

Girls are probably the worst at this age because of their developmental phase. They can be sweet as anything one minute, and catty and vicious the next. They are competitive about the boys, and many of their dramas are because of them. (If ever there were a case for single-sex schools, middle/junior high school would be the perfect place to implement them across the board!) I would never, ever step into a fight between girls.

Boys tend to be a little goofy, but can also try to challenge you and your authority. A lot depends on how you present yourself. If you are no-nonsense, but fair and can show that you are interested and care about them, you will be okay. If they sense that you are afraid of them, you are sunk from day one.

The biggest thing is to care about the kids and be *real* with them. At this age, they are really attuned to any kind of favoritism, even the hint that you may not like them, or say one thing but do another. You have to remind them periodically that while you may not like the behavior, you still "love" them.

I think a lot depends on where your school is and what kind of students are there. I had a lot of at-risk kids who needed a lot of support–in every way conceivable. I learned a lot by just listening to their conversations as they came into the room or whenever there were a few minutes of "free time" when they talked to each other. Being in the hall is another source of information. Just listen and you will learn a lot about them. You don’t have to do anything with the information, but it can help you understand why so-and-so might be having a problem or why some students who were the best of friends this morning are at war this afternoon.

Be ready for any number of things. As a female teacher, you will probably have at least one or two young ladies who will need some assistance with "female matters". I learned to keep a small cosmetic bag in my desk drawer with a few items in it that could be surreptitiously handed to a student in need. I usually invented some sort of "mission" for that student to go on so that she could leave the room (deliver papers or a "package" to another teacher-with a note) without embarrassment. But that kind of thing is up to you and how comfortable you feel about it. I also kept hand sanitizer, funny band-aids, a tiny screwdriver for glasses repair, and a few other "oddments" in my desk that came in handy for those little instances that didn’t require a trip to the nurse or the office. You cannot give out any medication, but you can offer a peppermint to someone having a coughing fit.

The big thing is to look on this as an exciting adventure and a great opportunity. Yes, they will challenge you, they will make you want to scream, they will confound you, and they will drive you to utter distraction, but they will also amaze you, cause you great joy, and remind you of all the reasons you became a teacher.

Good luck with your new assignment. Have a great year and a lot of fun!

I’m just wondering which test i had to take: middle school math or elementary education content knowledge?

I’m not sure, but this link will probably have all the info you need for teacher certification in NJ: http://www.state.nj.us/education/educators/license/guide.pdf

My mother is trying to think of some good names or sayings to write on her 6th Grade Science Bulletin Board at school. The school theme is "Heating It Up In School". She has found pictures of suns w/ sunglasses. Thanks to anyone who posts something relevant!

I have one but not tied to the school theme..Lost in Space..
I think it’s commendable that your helping your Mom out. Brings back memories when I was in 6th grade my Mom taught 6th grade so I was the one who graded all her papers for her class

Next year my sister and i will be going to different schools. She will be going to middle school still and I am moving on to high school. I’m really excited but then I also found out she has a lot more time off than I do and she has a fewer total number of school days. Why is that? I thought that all schools has to be in session for the same number of days.

No, all schools must meet minimum standards of the number of days. They can exceed that number./

I need these Math word Problems with answers because im making an answer key for a project i have. LOng story, but if u can find any it would be the best help! thanks! =]

http://www.math.com/

go to this site and at the top look towards the right and you should see calculator click it and select which type of calculator you want to use. ex. Scientific calculator. Type in your problem then just key in your problem . Hope this helps