Entering middle school is a major transition in the life of a student and his or her parents. That's why Gearing Up for Middle School offers educational classes that prepare parents and their student for success in school.

Parents will focus on:

• The physical, emotional, social and cognitive (brain/thinking) changes in their student.

• The importance of a home and school partnership to ensure academic (school) success.

• Their changing role as parents of an adolescent.

Students will focus on:

• Choices, opportunities and responsibilities that await them in middle school.

• The transition; people, places and expectations of middle school.

• Their new role as a middle school student.

Gearing Up for Middle School is currently a pilot program with limited ability for implementation. If you are interested in learning more about the program, or if you have questions, please contact: