Tips to Survive Middle School by Rayna, Age 11
In this article, National Advisory Committee member and real-life sixth-grader Rayna gives us some clever tips on how to make middle school that much more manageable.
In How to Survive Middle School by Donna Gephart, sixth-grader David deals with bullies, best friends (or lack thereof), and becoming an internet sensation. In this article, National Advisory Committee member and real-life sixth-grader Rayna gives us some clever tips on how to make middle school that much more manageable. Check them out below!
1. Be open to trying new things and meeting new people – many who are very different than yourself.
2. Come prepared and organized. Find a system that works for you and stick with it.
3. Try out for sports or clubs. It is a good way to get involved and make new friends.
4. If you have tests, study.
5. Find a way to minimize the amount of stuff you carry around. Use your cubby or locker, and don’t bring any stuff that you don’t need.
If you follow this advice, you’ll go from barely surviving to totally thriving! Do you have any tips for mastering middle school? Let us know in the comments!
Rayna is a member of PJ Our Way’s National Advisory Committee.