We all now have expanded opportunities to participate in student activities and enrichment programs. While the major goal of middle schools is to provide high quality academic programs, they offer many more school learning opportunities appropriate for students this age who now have increased interest and curiosity. Students have the chance to learn to work together by participating in band, student council, cultural clubs, or sports programs. Developing the skills necessary to be part of a team will help prepare them for today’s workplace. Exploratory options allow students to find areas, such as music, that interest them and can become lifelong hobby. While there is much excitement attached to school resources that can expand a student’s learning opportunities, there are also questions that come into a young adolescent’s mind. Here is where parents can play a big role. Questions that students frequently ask as they approach this transition period are what will it be like going to school with older kids, will I be able to find my locker and remember the combination to my lock, will I have enough time to get to my next class between periods, will handle the tuff middle school lesson plans, can I manage the larger school.

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