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Here at the NACRC we have a few resources for middle school students. We provide learning style
inventories and career awareness inventories for middle school students to use. These resources
help you find out the way that you personally learn best so that you can adapt your studying style
in such a way that your grades will improve and stay strong throughout high school and college.
We also hope to expose students to their career interests to assist with high school course planning
around these interests. The more prepared middle school students are of the importance of grades
starting in the 9th grade they will be able to have a higher GPA and be better prepared for college.
Below are some tips for middle school students and links to documents specific for middle school
students discussing timelines and some tips for test anxiety and note taking.
7th Grade Students
(click for documents)
- Make a point to meet your counselors.
- Continue to visit them throughout the school year.
- Read your school's student handbook and learn about your school's:
- Rules and regulation - Classes
- After-school activities.
- Learn good study habits: Managing your time - Taking notes
- Reading class textbook - Studying for tests.
- You will especially need these skills in high school.
- Always be prepared for class.
- Remember to bring to class your: Book - Paper - Pencil
- Elective classes are available in areas such as:
- Business - Computers - English
- Foreign Language - Family Science - Consumer Science
- Industrial Arts - Art - Music
- Keep a record of your grades.
- It is important to be aware of your academic progress at all times.
- Plan ahead - make a list of short-term goals and long-term goals.
- Short-term goals can include doing well on a test or choosing an after-school activity.
- Long-term goals can include picking a career you would like to have someday.
- Check into summer-enrichment programs or summer school.
- Read, Read, and Read all you can.
8th Grade Students
(click for documents)
- Make a point to meet your academic counselors.
- Continue to visit them throughout the school year.
- Read your school?s student handbook and learn about your school?s:
- Rules and regulations - Classes - After-school activities.
- Learn good study habits: Managing your time - Taking notes - Reading class textbook
- Studying for tests. You will especially need these skills in high school.
- Always be prepared for class.
- Remember to bring to class your:
- Elective classes are available in areas such as:
- Business - Computers - English
- Foreign Language - Family Science - Consumer Science
- Industrial Arts - Art - Music
- Keep a record of your grades.
- It is important to be aware of your academic progress at all times.
- Plan ahead--make a list of short-term goals and long-term goals.
- Short-term goals can include doing well on a test or choosing an after-school activity.
- Long-term goals can include picking a career you would like to have someday.
- Check into summer-enrichment programs or summer school.
- Your school should have a High School Visitation Day
- Become familiar with the high school you will attend.
- Your high school requires completion of 21 to 28 credits in order to graduate
- Graduation requirements vary from school to school.
- Take computer classes.
- Read, Read, and Read
Study Smarter
Think class work and homework are a waste of your time?
Learning how to study smarter can give you a real edge by the time you get to college.
And it's not hard if you make these habits a part of your school life:
- Focus
- Find a quiet, organized space
- A study table at the library.
- Turn off anything that could possibly distract you.
- Plan Ahead
- If you have a big test or paper coming up, set aside plenty of time so you aren't cramming.
- Manage your time and study your most important assignments first.
- Pay Attention
- If you are actively contributing and listening in class, your studying will be easier and more interesting.
- Check Your Work
- After you've completed an assignment take a few minutes to look it over for any mistakes.
- You never want to turn in anything but your best effort.
- Don't Go It Alone
- Find a classmate, mentor, coach, tutor, or study buddy to help keep you going.
Check Out Our Test Taking Tips, Dealing with Test Anxiety, and Note Taking Tip Sheets here.
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