Middle School » middle school http://www.clintsmallband.org Wed, 28 Jul 2010 21:00:42 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 en hourly 1 Why does high school and middle school start earlier in the morning than elementary school? http://www.clintsmallband.org/middle-school/why-does-high-school-and-middle-school-start-earlier-in-the-morning-than-elementary-school http://www.clintsmallband.org/middle-school/why-does-high-school-and-middle-school-start-earlier-in-the-morning-than-elementary-school#comments Wed, 28 Jul 2010 21:00:42 +0000 admin http://www.clintsmallband.org/middle-school/why-does-high-school-and-middle-school-start-earlier-in-the-morning-than-elementary-school It makes no sense. Don’t they no that high schoolers and middle schoolers are older and their bodies are going through A LOT of changes. They have more homework and have way less energy than a bouncing little kindergartner, and usually they have to do the chores in the house while their little brother or sister watches cartoons. So why in the world can’t the little kids wake up earlier to go to school since they have more energy to burn?

BASTARDS!

]]> http://www.clintsmallband.org/middle-school/why-does-high-school-and-middle-school-start-earlier-in-the-morning-than-elementary-school/feed 22 How is middle school and high school different when it comes to drama? http://www.clintsmallband.org/middle-school/how-is-middle-school-and-high-school-different-when-it-comes-to-drama http://www.clintsmallband.org/middle-school/how-is-middle-school-and-high-school-different-when-it-comes-to-drama#comments Sat, 17 Jul 2010 12:11:07 +0000 admin http://www.clintsmallband.org/middle-school/how-is-middle-school-and-high-school-different-when-it-comes-to-drama Our middle school had so much drama in it. If you sat with the preps, they would pretty much glare at you till you left. And thats just small stuff.

So interms of drama in high school is it different? or is it the same? Im a freshman this year, so i was mostly curious
I have heard the school im going to is way more laid back then my midddle school, but thats just with its rules.

I go to a performing arts high school, so pretty much all the drama is stuff like fighting over parts in upcoming shows and like being competitive.
But in regular high schools, it’s more like who’s the latest 16 year old to get pregnant, what drugs you took in the last weekend, why you got kicked out of your house. But not everyone’s like that.

]]> http://www.clintsmallband.org/middle-school/how-is-middle-school-and-high-school-different-when-it-comes-to-drama/feed 15 How do I make friends in Middle school and how do I prepare for Middle school? http://www.clintsmallband.org/middle-school/how-do-i-make-friends-in-middle-school-and-how-do-i-prepare-for-middle-school http://www.clintsmallband.org/middle-school/how-do-i-make-friends-in-middle-school-and-how-do-i-prepare-for-middle-school#comments Wed, 30 Jun 2010 04:48:04 +0000 admin http://www.clintsmallband.org/middle-school/how-do-i-make-friends-in-middle-school-and-how-do-i-prepare-for-middle-school 0k so I’m still in school but I’m out in 6 weeks n I’m nervous about middle school!!any tips?
o n should i change my style if so what kind of trend? p.s. im a girl so yea
o n should should i change my style if so what kind n what should i were?

Dont be nervous, there is nothing to be nervous about. Just talk to people in your classes and hang out with your friends from elementary school and you will meet new friends.

]]> http://www.clintsmallband.org/middle-school/how-do-i-make-friends-in-middle-school-and-how-do-i-prepare-for-middle-school/feed 8 What are some stereotypes of middle school? http://www.clintsmallband.org/middle-school/what-are-some-stereotypes-of-middle-school http://www.clintsmallband.org/middle-school/what-are-some-stereotypes-of-middle-school#comments Tue, 15 Jun 2010 21:08:14 +0000 admin http://www.clintsmallband.org/middle-school/what-are-some-stereotypes-of-middle-school I want to know what some stereotypes of middle school can be. Not exactly the people, just middle school. Not really stereotypes, just key elements. Like what middle-schoolers do. I need this for a poem I’m trying to write for 8th grade graduation.

there’s a stereotype that kids’ brains take a break from learning during middle school..

there’s a stereotype that middle school is nothing more than "high school preparation school"..

there’s a stereotype that middle school kids are the worst behaved of any age..

]]> http://www.clintsmallband.org/middle-school/what-are-some-stereotypes-of-middle-school/feed 2 What should I say to my middle school piers in youth group about making good choices? http://www.clintsmallband.org/middle-school/what-should-i-say-to-my-middle-school-piers-in-youth-group-about-making-good-choices http://www.clintsmallband.org/middle-school/what-should-i-say-to-my-middle-school-piers-in-youth-group-about-making-good-choices#comments Fri, 07 May 2010 20:20:51 +0000 admin http://www.clintsmallband.org/middle-school/what-should-i-say-to-my-middle-school-piers-in-youth-group-about-making-good-choices I am 14 in 8th grade preparing to talk to my whole youth group 6-8th grade about making good, Godly choices this coming school year. I am a little stuck right now. Any help would be really appreciated and will not only help me, but my fellow middle schoolers i will be speaking to.

Tell them about how special and unique they are and that all their choices would lead to success in life, they need to try to follow their dreams as much as possible. If they are involved with sporting activities, encourage them to continue. Also make sure that they always do have a choice, making the right choice is difficult but they need to learn to make good ones by first of all following instinct and rules. Using Positive energy and following your conscience is also very helpful in making good decisions.

]]> http://www.clintsmallband.org/middle-school/what-should-i-say-to-my-middle-school-piers-in-youth-group-about-making-good-choices/feed 1 MIddle School???????????? http://www.clintsmallband.org/middle-school/middle-school-7 http://www.clintsmallband.org/middle-school/middle-school-7#comments Mon, 03 May 2010 09:34:35 +0000 admin http://www.clintsmallband.org/middle-school/middle-school-7 Was middle school a good expirience for you? It was really cool for me. What did you like the most about it? What are some tips that you give to kids about it? If you ask, i’ll share mine. just wondering.

I’m just leaving middle school this year so i’m in th 8th grade. I loved middle school, i had awesome teachers, awesome classes and great friends. I’m kinda sad to be leaving. But happy because i’m starting a whole new year at a new school, A high school!

]]> http://www.clintsmallband.org/middle-school/middle-school-7/feed 4 What is the best clarinet for a middle school student? http://www.clintsmallband.org/middle-school/what-is-the-best-clarinet-for-a-middle-school-student http://www.clintsmallband.org/middle-school/what-is-the-best-clarinet-for-a-middle-school-student#comments Thu, 15 Apr 2010 09:24:10 +0000 admin http://www.clintsmallband.org/middle-school/what-is-the-best-clarinet-for-a-middle-school-student I am in 7th grade, but in the 8th grade band.My lessons teacher says I have more than high school talent, and I take lessons with high schoolers. I am good, but I have a bad clarinet. I have a vito, which is not the best. What would be the best clarinet for me? Not so much as a middle school student but a person with skills in clarinet.

If you want an intermediate clarinet, I would recommend the Buffet E11.

]]> http://www.clintsmallband.org/middle-school/what-is-the-best-clarinet-for-a-middle-school-student/feed 4 How is career planning situation in middle and high school in US? http://www.clintsmallband.org/middle-school/how-is-career-planning-situation-in-middle-and-high-school-in-us http://www.clintsmallband.org/middle-school/how-is-career-planning-situation-in-middle-and-high-school-in-us#comments Wed, 07 Apr 2010 09:14:49 +0000 admin http://www.clintsmallband.org/middle-school/how-is-career-planning-situation-in-middle-and-high-school-in-us I am from China. Now I am working to find out the advantages of adolescent career planning in the middle and high school in the U.S. I think this will benefit the development of Chinese students. Now I need some advice!
(1) Does the government play a positive role in adolescent career planning? Is there any website describing the detailed information?
(2) Does every middle school or high school have vocational counselors? If students go to ask for advice, what will the counselors do? Will they give personality assessment for the students?
(3) Will the students and parents go to specialized institutions for further advices?

Because our country basically turns education over to individual states there is not federal program for career planning in middle and high schools. Having said that there is a wonderful initiative called Making Middle Grades Work/High Schools That Work in which a key practice is Guidance.

In guidance teachers work with students during what is called Advisor/Advisee in which students do career research and other activities to help the student decide what a good choice for him/her as a vocation may be.

Once a student has an idea of what he/she may be interested, the school sets up a system called Acadamies. In acadamies there are courses of study and the suggested classes that a student should take. For example, if a student knows he or she is interested in the medical field, then they should take the classes suggested for those going into a medical field.

Many states, Ohio being one, have made this inititive a priority, therfore the state offers grant money to schools who implement the program.

As for parent involvement, under Advisor/Advisee, parents are to come to the school and talk with thier child’s advisor, along with their child, and then the parent’s signature is required for the student to register for classes.

Having been a part of HSTW in the past, I have knowledge of it, but you may get more information by visiting the following web site: http://www.hstw.org/index.html. However, let me just say that HSTW does not require that any school do all of the key practices, nor do they tell a school how to implement the key practices. Each school can taylor them to fit the school. Although, at workshops they give many examples of how other schools implement the different key practices.

]]> http://www.clintsmallband.org/middle-school/how-is-career-planning-situation-in-middle-and-high-school-in-us/feed 2 How likely are high school and middle school relationships to end in marriage? http://www.clintsmallband.org/middle-school/how-likely-are-high-school-and-middle-school-relationships-to-end-in-marriage http://www.clintsmallband.org/middle-school/how-likely-are-high-school-and-middle-school-relationships-to-end-in-marriage#comments Tue, 30 Mar 2010 06:06:00 +0000 admin http://www.clintsmallband.org/middle-school/how-likely-are-high-school-and-middle-school-relationships-to-end-in-marriage Im curious [:
I never dated when I was in school but from what I remember all my best friends in middle school , their boyfriends broke up with them after like a week LOLOL .In high school .. Ehh things are a blurry memory for high school .. All I remember was studying -.-

Even if they get married the likelihood that it will last is abysmal.
You think you’ve got the world figured out at that age and you refuse to listen to anyone who knows what the heck they are talking about. There is a reason there is a driving, drinking, voting and legal age to marry. We don’t let children make life changing decisions on their own.

]]> http://www.clintsmallband.org/middle-school/how-likely-are-high-school-and-middle-school-relationships-to-end-in-marriage/feed 8 How can a middle school student get a head start on becoming a science teacher? http://www.clintsmallband.org/middle-school/how-can-a-middle-school-student-get-a-head-start-on-becoming-a-science-teacher http://www.clintsmallband.org/middle-school/how-can-a-middle-school-student-get-a-head-start-on-becoming-a-science-teacher#comments Sun, 28 Mar 2010 08:16:48 +0000 admin http://www.clintsmallband.org/middle-school/how-can-a-middle-school-student-get-a-head-start-on-becoming-a-science-teacher I’m 13 years old and I really want to be a middle school science teacher. My best friend and I found a middle school that said they would take me as a science teacher and her as a music teacher. I really can’t wait to start for real and I want to know how I can get ahead and start my studies.(And if its possible, classes) I won’t be able to pay for anything at the moment, but I’d really like some help on this.

Sounds like you’re serious! Okay! Well, as far as your schooling goes–take ALL the science classes you can. This also goes for math classes. They go together. When you get to high school, continue this trend. Hopefully, that will include physics and calculus classes.

Over the summers, see if you can get into summer science camps–and eventually even work at these camps as a counselor in the summers. Also, get buddy-buddy with your science teachers (after they get to know you and your work ethic) and ask them if you can TA for them (my school only allows juniors/seniors to TA for teachers but it’s incredibly helpful). Also ask if they know of any programs you can get into or people that you should meet.

Eventually, you’re going to want to observe science teachers in the classroom after you leave high school. It’s hard to see the other side (the teaching side) and fully understand it until you leave your high school life/world behind (check out both middle and high school classes). Look into colleges and universities that have strong education and science departments. If they do their job to help you, you’ll be in and out of college in four years–and with two degrees.

I do want to note that it’s not a bad idea to keep your mind open to other things you love. Take fun classes in high school (while they’re free to you ;) and see what else interests you. Even if you’re set on teaching science, you’re going to need a break every so often. So take some time to find other things you enjoy. Good luck. Science rocks. ;)

Note: When you go to observe science classes, go to different schools. Each school (and district) is run a little differently. Get a feel for it. You’ll have an even better idea of what you like when you student teach. Science is going to be a big need area very soon, so when you’re ready, you could have some great choices to choose from.

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