I am an undergrad right now studying English and I want to get a master’s in English Education. I don’t want to do Elementary School because I can’t deal with younger kids. I’m planning on doing secondary education but can’t decide between high school and middle school. What are the differences between teaching middle school and high school?

The students in middle school are much more energetic and difficult to control, you’re lucky to hold there attention for more than 20 minutes, they continually forget there homework and expect you to let them turn it in late yet they are still able to change and straighten up, given a teacher who is willing to work at it, at times you’ll feel more like a baby sitter than a teacher and will be the bad guy to all whenever you punish one.

High School students are more varied, some very dedicated to there work, some just want to goof off and get out and others are rebellious against the school. There minds are mostly made up so you would have trouble changing a students attitude toward something. High School students are also more likely to quiz you, if one knows something they think you don’t they’ll try to call you out on it and if they do the whole class will remember it.

So basically if you want to teach because you enjoy working with children middle school is the way to go, if you want to teach because you enjoy the subject and want others to learn it well then high school is the route to take.

I am in band at Pattengill Middle School, but in Music in the Parks last year, we beat a lot of high schools, we are really good. What are some cool songs we could play?
I don’t really want like movies
We are a concert band, flute, clarinet, trombone, tuba, euphonium, trumpet/cornet, saxophone, oboe, bassoon, french horn, and percussion

If you’re really good, you could play Pearl Harbor. We played it last year, and it’s such an emotional piece.

We also played a piece, I forgot the name of it, but it was a composition of a lot of famous Jazz songs, such as Puttin’ On the Ritz.

Well its been 7 weeks at my middle school and I’m really shy. I have friends IN class but between classes I’m all lonely. So what are some tips to help me get friends or in a group?
I’m 12 and I am more conferable around girls. I’m also gay.

WELLL
middle school if you haven’t figured out can be

the make or break point for many young adults.

this is when most of the friend making and bonding occurs which lasts into high school.

not some tips…..

So you have friends "in class" but when classes change there’s no one to talk to correct?

fidn a few people in a couple of your classes that possible go the same direction and you share a commom interests with.

the biggest problem for you is being REALLY SHY.
you gotta break right out of that and meet new people.

obviously you can’t be too shy if you post this question in a possibility of gettin a crappy answer to get embarassed over.

that’s all being shy is.. the fear of gettin embarassed.

you kindof have to just learn to get over it. talk to new people, make new friends, have "hang out" seesions after school.

oh that’s a good way to know people. if some of your class mates live near you. possibly try to get with them after schoola nd introduce you to their friends.

you just gotta get with a certain person to get into a group.

and when your walkin through the halls….
here’s a couple do’s & don’t

DON"T
* walk with your head down (lack of confidence)
* run or walk fast to class (makes a person look like a loser)
* carry a lot of books at once. make recent stops to locker and carry as few items as possible. avoid stuffin backpack. it looks funny. and when you get to hgh school nobody carries a backpack.

DO
* show confidence. approach new people & girls
* take time going to class ( stop at locker, go to water fountain) theres’ no rush.
* greet all your "buds" in the hallway at they walk by. but dont’ do it to everyoe cause then people will notice and it’s weird. just close friends
* also dress is important to be quite honest. idk how old you are exactly… but like don’t come to school with black finger nail polish stuff liek that. it looks weird. ya know dress normal with jeans & shirt.

hope i helped =)

At my middle school, someone stole 17$, a locket, and a white board. Me and 2 other girls I work well with are assigned to solve it. Any suggestions?

it’s kinda hard to find out…give us more details.Maybe you’ll see thw white board at someone and find out more..

I have no idea what to write in my middle school newspaper. And I dont need polls because i already did those. SO something Halloweenish.

where haunted houses are at, how much, hours of operation, good deals on candy, what to watch out for on halloween, what specials are listed in movies or on tv, horror film trivia. halloween historically, pagan customs, superstitions, white vs black magic, good websites for costumes, school parties, costume ideas, fright makeup, contests, requests for halloween stories, scary stories, jokes, pranks, did you pull a scary prank?, which stores will be marking down their candy prices after halloween, request halloween poetry, ask what students favorite halloween costume, character, or horror is and why.

The distance from the hoop to the free throw line, three line, for MIDDLE SCHOOL.

my answer is 15 feet to foul line , 21 1/2 feet for three point line…

I have to write a booklet on how to survive being in middle and high school. What advice would you give to the students entering middle school.
And the ones entering high school?
I have already written part of it. I just want to know your advice on what should ESE kids know
before entering middle and high school.

Just be yourself. Nobody likes posers, and try to make friends with everyone. If your fat be funny or be tough. Also have fun!

I am a middle school teacher looking to read a fiction or "story-like" nonfiction book that will lead into a classroom debate. We got into a discussion on the death penalty last week, so an 8th grade appropriate book involving the death penalty would be a possibility. Really any ideas of an appropriate novel that would we could then hold a debate over would be great.

The Giver by Lois Lowry. Has a lot of dystopian concepts in it. The whole idea of euthanasia would be a great debate.

The Burn Journals by Brent Runyon…true account of his attempted suicide by setting himself of fire. Brent tells the story of his recovery.

Tuck Everlasting by Natalie Babbit could spark an interesting discussion about the pros and cons of immortality.

The Face on the Milk Carton by Caroline B Cooney. Janie wakes up from her normal suburban life when she discovers her picture posted as a missing child on a milk carton.

Ender’s Game by Orson Scott Card…futuristic dystopian society where children are sent to battle school to defeat an alien threat.

The Death Penalty for Teens by Nancy Day….It’s an overview of the death penalty, but also enphasizes teen criminals. There’s always A Time to Kill by John Grisham…but that might not be entirely appropriate for 8th graders….it’s about the trial of a man accused of killing the men who raped his daughter.

My son middle school teacher had issued out her personal cell phone number to her class in case they need help academically. Is this type of thing professional, or ethical? If not, what measures should I take to correct this behavior?

i personally think it is. as a former police explorer, i had situations where personal information in public places can cause a type of offensive reaction between both parents and teachers, especially when it comes to personal interaction with your own children. my suggestion would be to go to the principal and express your concern over the matter. let him know that even though she may not have any type of intention toward the children, other parents wont see it that way. furthermore, offer some alternative means of communication like her school email address or classroom number as a contact. also, most schools have a voicemail program that will allow teachers to record a long message with information. if that school offers that, ask that she record the weekly assignments on there as well as provide her school email address and some website where they can also seek help. there are many website out there designed for every child of whichever grade level to seek help. hope this helps

what hours (7:30-3pm?) are middle school/high school teachers usually contracted to work, and what time do they usually end up leaving the school to go home for the day?

is it about the same for elementary school grades? or do middle school and high school teachers usually get to go home earlier?

Frequently, contractually, you will be required to be at school 20-30 minutes before and after the kids arrive and leave. However, if you are looking for a profession that only lasts for those hours you are looking at the wrong profession. Whether you do your work at school or at home, you will have a lot of work to do. Many people believe that teaching is a "nothing" job. That you work only from 8:00 — 3:00, then work only 9 months of the year. So untrue!!!!!!!! I don’t know of any teachers that are any good that work those hours/months. Each night they take home students’ work to grade. No, if you are a good teacher, you aren’t going to find much time during the day to grade papers. You are also going to need time to plan for lessons, prepare for them, make worksheets, tests, etc. Sometimes multiples of the same worksheet to fit the different levels of your students. Teaching is not a 40 hour per week job – it is much more.