Preparing for Middle School
Every spring, Parmalee Elementary begins the exciting task of preparing our students for middle school. Mr. Shipp educates students about what to expect as they transition from the small elementary school to a much larger middle school setting. Our students engage in weekly lessons that include:
- Taking an online scavenger hunt researching their future middle school
- Watching videos produced both nationally and by Jeffco students to help lessen anxiety around the transition
- Practicing calculating grades
- Viewing tutorials for understanding the ins and outs of Infinite Campus
- Getting and staying organized with six different teachers in six different parts of the building
- Visiting middle school counselors help students sign up for electives, get answers to questions
And of course…Everyone’s absolute favorite! Learning how to open a locker and practice with combination locks.
Every student is guaranteed to learn how to open a locker before entering middle school, easing anxiety and helping students get excited for their next chapter.
Starting middle school can be an exciting time for students transitioning from elementary school. By definition, transition means the change from one place, state of being, or condition to another place, state of being, or condition. This transition is often complex.
As young adolescents are changing school buildings they are also changing hormonally, mentally, and physically. This transition affects young adolescents’ academic experiences, motivation, self-perception, and self-regulation. This process also affects parents and teachers.
Effective transition programs help students move to a new school and become a part of the new school. With the implementation of transition programs and the support of parents, teachers, administrators, and mental health professionals, this transition can positively impact students both socially and academically.
Contact Us
Bryan Shipp
Social Emotional Learning Specialist (SELS)
Gifted and Talented (GT) counselor
Direct Office Line: 303-982-6152
Email: bryan.shipp@jeffco.k12.co.us