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School-Connect in Middle School | School-Connect

School-Connect in:
MIDDLE SCHOOL
Many schools are using School-Connect Modules 1-6 with middle school students to help prepare them for the choices and challenges of high school. As middle school students enter adolescence, social dynamics can escalate while academic pressures go up as well. Some districts are finding it is easier to create a dedicated "high school prep" course in middle school before students' schedules are full with graduation requirements in high school.
The sooner students are able to start understanding and practicing social, emotional, and academic skills, the better. The foundations of School-Connect - e.g., stress/anger management, impulse control, goal-setting, self-motivation, organizational skills, empathy, and relationship building - are essential to proactive and responsible decision-making.
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What TEACHERS are saying…
“The lessons have been going well with our 7th grade students. The lessons and accompanying worksheets are clear, thoughtful, and accessible for all students.”
“I love the curriculum and It is great having the grounding of an evidence based SEL curriculum to use as the foundation of the work I do with students.”
“I wish that I had a course like this when I was in Middle/High school.”
— Will Harper, English and Special Education Teacher, Washoe CSD, Reno, NV

TIPS for a Successful Implementation in Middle School:

  • Know your students’ developmental needs and interests. Preview the lessons to determine applicability.
  • 6th Grade Recommendations: Modules 1, 2, and 3 are usually best for this age range. Later modules are better for 7th grade and older.
  • Consider modifying some of the hypothetical situations to make them a better fit for your students’ age and interests.
  • Look for supplemental videos (e.g., YouTube) that may have younger students and middle school scenarios.
  • Be sure to coordinate with local high schools so they're not using/duplicating the same School-Connect lessons.