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Middle School Guidance
Chris Daviau - Guidance Counselor
Barbara Page - Guidance Counselor
2008 Summer School Information
If students need to pass a class or two in order to be promoted to the next grade level, please be aware of our requirements. We will use your summer school grade to replace your lowest quarterly grade in that particular class. We will then average all of your quarterly grades for the year to determine if you will pass that class. This will determine whether or not you will move on to the next grade level.
Memorial Intermediate School
Fitchburg, MA.
For details and enrollment forms, contact your student's guidance counselor.
- Academic Summer School from July 7 - August 7, 2008.
- For 7th and 8th grade students.
- Classes available in English, English/reading, math, social studies and science.
- Registration by mail prior to July 2 (payable by money order only) or in person on July 2nd and July 3rd 8AM -1 PM at Memorial Intermediate School Lobby (payable by cash or money order only).
- Course fee= $175.00.
Pathfinder Regional Vocational-Technical High School
Palmer, MA.
For details call Mr. Croteau, Summer School Coordinator at 413-283-9701 X229 or email croteau@pathfindertech.org. The fax number is 413-284-0032.
- Summer school academic program from July 7th to August 1st for 8th grade students only.
- Courses available are math and English.
- Course fee = $150.00.
- Applications must be received by June 25th.
St. Peter-Marian Central Catholic Jr-Sr High School
Worcester, MA.
For details and enrollment forms, contact your student's guidance counselor.
- Academic Summer School from June 30 - July 18, 2008 (No school on July 4).
- For 7th and 8th grade students.
- Classes available in English Language Arts, math, science and social studies.
- Registration on site June 24-26, 2008 from 9 AM to 1 PM or by mail in advance.
- Course fee = $225.00.
Tantasqua Regional Junior High School
Sturbridge, MA.
For details call Mrs. Amy Polito (508) 347-7381 or e-mail her at politoa@tantasqua.org.
- Academic Summer School from June 23-July 25 (No school on July 4).
- For 7th and 8th grade students.
- Classes available in English, math, science and social studies.
- Registration by mail or in person on June 19 or June 20, 8-11 AM at Tantasqua Regional Junior High.
- Course fee = $210.00.
Online Course Available through Brigham Young University
For details check the website at http://ce.byu.edu/is/site/readme
The final exam must be ordered by August 6th and completed by August 15th. Students must pass the final (which has to be taken at Quabbin) in order to pass the course.
Course fee = $120.00
BYU Online Courses We Recommend
The following BYU online courses would be most appropriate for our middle school students.
English
Reading and Understanding Literature 1* (for both 7th and 8th graders)
English 2 (for Grade 7)
English 1 (for Grade 8)
*This course is the one we recommend most
Math
Math 31 Seventh Grade Mathematics 1 (for Grade 7)*
Math 47 Applied Math 1 (for Grade 8)*
Math 41 and 42 Basic Arithmetic 1 and 2 (for grades 7 and 8) (Students must take both courses)
*This course is the one we recommend most
Science
Part 1 Grade 7 science (for Grade 7)
Part 2 Grade 8 science (for Grade 8)
Social Studies
Survey of World History Part 1 (for Grade 8)
No geography or 7th grade course is available
8th Grade Career Exploration Workshops
Mrs. Page was in 8th grade math classes recently conducting career workshops. A Coin Educational Products workbook entitled, Career Targets, by Rod Durgin, Ph.D. and Kelli Michael was used. Students completed an interest inventory and participated in a discussion exploring the connections between interests, education and the world of work. Students were told about the skills that employers want their employees to have and how to acquire more of these skills by participating in various school activities, volunteer and/or work experiences. Ask to see your child's workbook and the careers that are aligned with his/her current interests.
Need homework help?
Check out these websites:
www.homeworkspot.com
www.factmonster.com
These are wonderful, well-organized resources for parents and students alike. There are many links to additional sites covering a wide range of information about a variety of school subjects.
For Your Information...
Adolescence can be a trying time for families. Parents often report that as soon as their children entered middle school, they changed dramatically. They are no longer the kind, thoughtful, fun children they were in elementary school. Their mood swings are tough to take and family members are frustrated and confused.
The following resources can be helpful in guiding families through this difficult period. It is comforting to know that one is not alone in the process. Additionally, a bit of humor often goes a long way. Check out these titles in your local bookstore and/or online.
Get Out Of My Life, but first could you drive me and Cheryl to the Mall?
A ParentÂ’s Guide to the New Teenager
By Anthony E. Wolf, Ph.D.
Grounded For Life?!
Stop Blowing Your Fuse and Start Communicating with Your Teenager
By Louise Felton Tracy, M.S.
How To Talk So Kids Can Learn At Home and in School
By Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish
The Roller-Coaster Years
Raising Your Child Through the Maddening Yet Magical Middle School Years
By Charlene C. Giannetti and Margaret Sagarese
New Titles!
There are many books addressing the trials and tribulations of middle school
students and how parents can help. Here are a few new titles that you may want
to check out for yourselves.
Not Much Just Chillin': The Hidden Lives of Middle Schoolers
By Linda Perlstein
Get a Clue! : What's Really Going On With Pre-Teens and How Parents Can Help
By Ellen Rosenberg
The Tween Years: A Parent's Guide for Surviving Those Terrific, Turbulent,
and Trying Times
By Donna G Corwin
The Everything Tween Book: A Parent's Guide to Surviving the Turbulent
Pre-Teen Years (Everything Series)
By Linda Sonna
Updated March 8, 2005
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