What Changes in Middle School?

5th graders spent a morning in middle school shadowing an older student. Here is what they had to say about the experience:

What was the best part of shadow day?

• Getting to meet some of the teachers I will have next year.
• Being with my sister and getting to see what she does during the day.
• Seeing a new environment and teachers.
• Going to lunch and art, and hanging out with the sixth graders. They made my day! They were nice.
• Seeing what it is going to be like next year and seeing the best way to bring my stuff from place to place. I also loved having fun with all of the teachers.
• The teachers that we spent time with throughout the day

What is one thing you learned about middle school that you didn’t know?

• I learned that you have to time your homework so on the last day you don’t have so much homework.
• Middle school has more privileges than elementary school.
• The teachers are really nice and funny, and they are a little flexible if you are a little late.
• I learned about NJHS and what they do.
• You get to take an elective course.
• Middle schoolers have to be on top of things in order to not get in trouble or be late.
• They get to choose a few of their classes.
• The schedule is a lot different.
• The work load seems challenging.

What are you looking forward to in middle school?

• Having international students in my class.
• Being able to sit where I want at lunch.
• Being more independent and changing every class period.
• Getting new teachers and going from class to class.
• Being able to wear skirts (as opposed to jumpers).
• Bigger lockers in the 7^th grade.
• Looking forward to electives in the E-hour
• I’m excited for middle school because of the khakis.
• Looking forward to the clubs like chess