This We Believe talks about students and their personal development and when their needs are met, their academic success will increase. The transition to middle school is different for middle school students. Some students may find themselves at a new location, while other students may only have to go to a different floor. These website are sites that will help students and parents who are making the transition from elementary to middle school.
http://schools.nyc.gov/Academics/EnglishLanguageArts/ParentResources/Helpful+Websites+for+Parents+of+Middle+School+Students.htm
http://www.sldirectory.com/virtual.html
http://pbskids.org/itsmylife/school/middleschool/index.html
I love the idea of meeting a students physical and emotional needs; why should a kid care about Pi or the capital of Kenya or what Michigan's chief industry if outside of school they are wondering if where they will sleep and where their next meal is coming fng from? I am very intrigued by full-service schools. That sounds like something I would love to be part of.
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