MLMS Keys to Thrive
10 Keys to Help Survive and Thrive During Middle School
Middle school life comes with more academic and social responsibility, which at times can feel a bit scary or challenging. Whether the challenges of middle school are academic or social, students can use the following tips to help make the experience more productive and enjoyable.
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Get enough sleep - Teens should be getting 8 to 10 hours per night. Sleep plays a critical
role in helping your body and brain function well.
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Eat breakfast - Breakfast gives your body and mind energy to work well during the day.
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Stay organized - Organizing your notebooks, binders and backpacks and keeping everything
in one place will help you do better in your classes and get better grades.
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Attend School - Attendance is one of the greatest factors that can influence your academic
success.
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Be on time to your classes - Being on time helps you be prepared and ready to learn.
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Participate in class - Participation will help improve your understanding of the subject and
ensure you do not miss important concepts.
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Turn in your assignments on time - Your assignments help you practice what you are
learning and help you prepare for quizzes and tests.
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Ask for help - Whether you need academic, social or emotional help, there are adults ready
and willing to help you.
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Stay positive - Try to keep a positive attitude. You will have good days and bad days but
stay positive and know that you can do whatever you put your mind too.
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Choose supportive friends - Friends are an important part of the middle school experience.
Choose friends that will help you be happy and successful.