Practical Tips for Success in Middle School
The middle school years are a notoriously tumultuous time
for parents and kids alike. Children begin to mature rapidly,
test their limits with authority and put an extremely high
priority on their social circle and the opinions of friends. In
the midst of all this change, parents can have a hard time
convincing their kids that school is still "job one."
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Are you communicating with your child's
teacher?
Parent involvement often declines during the
middle school years.
Here's a quiz to
see if you're staying in touch with your child's teachers.
Are you helping your child with homework?
Your child will have more homework in middle
school.
Here's a quiz to see if you are encouraging good homework
habits.
The New State Tests in Grades 6-8:
What families need to know
This school year, children in grades 6, 7 and 8
will take new state tests in English language arts and math.
Similar exams have been in place for eighth graders for a number
of years, as have tests in second languages, science, social
studies and technology.
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8th Grade
Parent Night
Jan. 26, 6:30 pm
High School Auditorium
Regents Exam
Dates
Jan. 24-27
June 15 - 22
Aug. 16 - 17
NYS English
Language Arts Assessments:
Grades 6-8
Jan. 17 - 20
NYS Math Assessments:
Grades 6-8
March 13 - 16
NYS Science 8
Performance Test
April 26-27
NYS Science 8
Written Test
May 3-4
NYS Social
Studies Test
June 7-8
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