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Urey Middle School |
Whether you want to be a firefighter, a doctor, a teacher or a builder or you don't know, it is never too early to learn about careers. The skills needed and developed at school, are the skills that you will use later in life in your job. The following kills are important for both school and on the job:
Attendance- Come every day.
Punctuality- Be on time.
Teamwork- Work well with others.
Communication- Talk and listen effectively.
Problem Solve- Be able to choose good solutions.
Leadership- Encourage others to do their best and reach their goals.
Attendance- Come every day.
Punctuality- Be on time.
Teamwork- Work well with others.
Communication- Talk and listen effectively.
Problem Solve- Be able to choose good solutions.
Leadership- Encourage others to do their best and reach their goals.
Your future is in your hands and there is no time like now, to start exploring your options!
Here are some tips to prepare for your future:
Tips For Middle School Students:
7th Grade
-Keep a hidden copy of your locker number in your folder, just in case.
-Try to keep your locker organized so you can find what you need easily, without any stress.
-Stay on top of your assignments. Use a planner and your sticker notes on your laptop to track daily assignments/tests/quizzes. Check Harmony every night!
-Study EVERY NIGHT for something...even if you don't have homework due. Read, look over notes, and check over your work.
-Try new things such as a club or a sport. Trying new things will help a student discover their natural gifts, skills, interests AND helps build a student to build a community for themselves.
-Try to eat lunch with friends, but be open to making new friends. Because of new classes, your group of friends may change a bit so try not to take it personal.
8th Grade
- Be sure you understand how high school credits work and how many you are required to take. Find out more about credits before the second semester.
-Explore student organizations, athletics, band, choir and other options that exist for you at high school so you can plan ahead and know how to incorporate them into your schedule.
-Be sure to complete your four-year plan. Ask questions if you don’t understand when meeting with your C&CR counselor.
-Remember, your friends are nervous about high school, too. Stick together, and you’ll find out that high school is not as scary as you once thought.
-Make sure you establish/maintain good study habits this last year of middle school...it will help your transition into high school.
By learning your way around in advance, you’ll feel more confident about high school, and the transition will be a smooth one. Start planning now. Answer the following questions to help you get ready:
-By December 20th (in grade 8), I am going to ask about … (examples: four-year plan, credits, how to locate a map of the school, etc.)
-By April Fool’s Day (in grade 8), I plan to learn about … (examples: orientation, FISH camp, summer camps for math/science, etc.)
-By June 1 (after grade 8), I plan to do the following… (examples: ask an older friend to give me advice about what they wish they had known before high school, introduce myself to a high school counselor, etc.)
For ALL STUDENTS...
-Learn to take a deep breath and try not to stress over the future. Learning to ask for help, seek information whenever it is available, and continuing to learn about yourself will help you make the right choices for your future...YOU GOT THIS! WE BELIEVE IN YOU!!
